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Music in a Valentine's Day Mood
This presentation will feature vocal renditions of love songs from the Great American Songbook (1920's through 1960), with some additional material from the Folk/rock tradition. Musicians appearing with Roy are pianist Jim McKillip, bassist Chris Enghauser, and guitarist Brian Smith. The focus will be on music, with some comment on the cultural and historical context of most selections.
Show Description
Fee: $33.00

Capacity Remaining: 33

Dates: 2/14/2023 - 2/14/2023

Times: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: Roy Martin Luncheon

Building: Trumps Catering

What's up at the supreme court? A summary of pending cases and why they are important
Presenter Tom Eaton will discuss three or four cases that are currently before the court, explain their implications, and why they are important to you.
Show Description
Fee: $33.00

Capacity Remaining: 41

Dates: 2/28/2023 - 2/28/2023

Times: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: Tom Eaton

Building: Trumps Catering

Birds and the Native Plants that Attract Them: What's Right for your Yard?
Do you love watching Birds and Nature? Join us for a stunning look at dozens of Georgia's most common (and uncommon) birds through the eyes of a photographer and naturalist, who will provide important insights into the native plants that provide critical shelter, habitat and food sources. The course includes practical tips on bird identification and features a how-to demonstration of the National Audubon Society's online Native Plant database tools. Diversity of habitat brings diversity in birds, so including native edible and larval host plants in your garden will result in more birds and more enjoyment!
Show Description
Fee: $33.00

Capacity Remaining: 48

Dates: 3/14/2023 - 3/14/2023

Times: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: Gary Whiting

Building: Trumps Catering

Will Leitch's Fascinating Backstory of his Athens-based Mystery Novel, How Lucky
Our fellow Athenian Will Leitch has written a highly acclaimed novel titled How Lucky, set in our hometown. It has been called "as suspenseful and funny as it is moving--an unforgettable story of a fiercely resilient young man, Daniel, living with a physical disability, and his efforts to solve a mystery unfolding right outside his door." Daniel lives on Agriculture Drive! Will Leitch will discuss his book and his remarkable writing career, which spans the worlds of fiction, journalism, and broadcasting. He'll also make some jokes and answer every question anyone has. You might want to pick up a copy of How Lucky at Avid and bring it to the luncheon for Will to sign.
Show Description
Fee: $33.00

Capacity Remaining: 45

Dates: 4/18/2023 - 4/18/2023

Times: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: Will Leitch

Building: Trumps Catering

Thinking Outside the Box: Why Conventional Liberal and Conservative Approaches to Public Problem-Solving Won't and Can't Work, and Why Fresh Approaches Are Needed
A large majority of Americans across the political spectrum are concerned about the future of American democracy. Somewhat paradoxically, a large majority also question American democracy&'s present ability to address the country's fundamental challenges and the needs of ordinary citizens. Bob will present the case that conventional liberal and conservative approaches to public policy that have guided America since the end of WWII are both hopelessly exhausted. They will sketch fresh approaches and also suggest what fresh approaches could be too dangerous.
Show Description
Fee: $33.00

Capacity Remaining: 54

Dates: 5/9/2023 - 5/9/2023

Times: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: Bob Grafstein

Building: Trumps Catering

Georgia O'Keeffe: The Abstraction of Place
Georgia O'Keeffe, most well known for her flower paintings, is called the "mother of American Modernism" for her innovative abstractions of the distinct places she has lived and visited. We will examine O'Keeffe's extraordinary distillations of her experiences in Texas where she first taught, New York City where she lived with photographer Alfred Stieglitz, and Lake George and Hawaii where she vacationed. No place, however, sparked her imagination and touched her soul as much as New Mexico. We will look at her first encounters in 1929-30, and how its varied topography never ceased to inspire until her death at 98.
Show Description
Fee: $33.00

Capacity Remaining: 43

Dates: 5/23/2023 - 5/23/2023

Times: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: Janice Simon

Building: Trumps Catering

Ghosts of Athens and Beyond: History and Haunting of North Georgia
Join author Tracy Adkins to delve into haunted locations across North Georgia to uncover captivating historical details of their past as well as hear the spine-tingling accounts of supernatural activity as told by the souls who lived and worked in these places. From humorous to heartwarming to hard-to-believe, these intriguing tales are more than just Halloween fun. Join this excursion through the vibrant history of North Georgia and meet the spirits who can't seem to say goodbye. You can bring your own copy of Adkins' books (Ghosts of Athens,Ghosts of Athens and Beyond) for autographs.
Show Description
Fee: $33.00

Capacity Remaining: 57

Dates: 6/6/2023 - 6/6/2023

Times: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: Tracy Adkins

Building: Trumps Catering

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