Learning to play Mahjong seems daunting, but it really isn’t. Designed for the total beginner, this class will introduce participants to the American version of the game and provide some background on the history of Mahjong. Included are the basics of the game and National Mahjong League rules. Attendees will gain the confidence to join a group and play regularly.

Celebrating its 115th anniversary in 2025, the Morton Theatre is one of the first and the oldest surviving vaudeville theatres in the United States that was uniquely built, owned, and operated by an African-American businessman: Monroe Bowers Morton. Experience this structure firsthand via a tour of the building, with anecdotes and historical stories of many Black-owned businesses; efforts to save, renovate, and operate the historic site as well as its current function. Discover why "Hot Corner" still plays an important role in downtown Athens and the community as a whole. For this one-hour tour, wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to climb stairs.

Humans are inherently musical, so it is no surprise that musical experiences can significantly impact individuals. This seminar will explore how music affects humans socially, developmentally, cognitively, and culturally. We will investigate how our brains respond to music, how musical content can trick our brains into hearing things that are not present, how music can shape us as individuals from birth to death, and how cultural exposure affects our preference and understanding of musical information. Whether you enjoy music as a classically-trained musician, a pop-music fanatic, or a casual listener, you are likely never to consume music in the same way again.