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Commonly listed by film historians and critics as a nearly perfect movie, Casablanca is an American classic for good reason. A wonderful cast, intrigue, murder, enduring dialogue, Nazis, and even a love story. What's not to like? Relive the best parts in film clips and learn some behind-the-scenes trivia. "You played it for her, you can play it for me."
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Jerry Davis
Capacity Remaining: -36
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Dates: 9/2/2026 - 9/2/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Location: UNT Support & Services Building (opens in new tab)
Room: SSB 102
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Commonly listed by film historians and critics as a nearly perfect movie, Casablanca is an American classic for good reason. A wonderful cast, intrigue, murder, enduring dialogue, Nazis, and even a love story. What's not to like? Relive the best parts in film clips and learn some behind-the-scenes trivia. "You played it for her, you can play it for me." -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Jerry Davis
Capacity Remaining: 73
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Start Date - End Date: 9/17/2026 - 9/17/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
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Location: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)
Room: Auditorium
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The youngest student ever admitted to the Julliard School of Music would go on to write the music for "The Way We Were," compose a James Bond theme, and win three Oscars in one year. He was the pianist for Groucho Marx and Barbra Streisand. And he wrote the music for "A Chorus Line," the Broadway smash hit that ran over 6,000 performances. Members will be dazzled and entertained by the autobiography of Marvin Hamlisch, "The Way I Was." -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Kathleen Cunningham
Capacity Remaining: 74
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Start Date - End Date: 9/3/2026 - 9/3/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Th
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Location: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)
Room: Auditorium
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At 63, Jill Chalsty boarded a ship alone, grieving her husband's death and battling cancer. What began as a voyage around the world became far more than a trip. In this lecture, Jill shares the story behind her memoir "Packets of Hope," inviting participants to travel alongside her through the ports she visited, the people she met, and the reflections that transformed personal adversity into strength and global impact. Jill demonstrates how one person's courage can create ripples that span continents. Participants are encouraged to read her memoir, available free at www.packetsofhope.com, before the presentation. -
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Fee: $0.00
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Instructor: Jill Chalsty
Capacity Remaining: 61
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Start Date - End Date: 11/6/2026 - 11/6/2026
Time: 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: F
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Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom
Room: Zoom Meeting
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Many of us are addicted to reading mysteries, and can't wait for the next novel about our favorite characters. In this session, we will speculate about what fuels this addiction. Our examples will center on three contemporary American novelists who publish a new novel every 24 months or so: William Kent Krueger, Deborah Crombie, and Donna Leon, but we also won't ignore the classic mystery novelists and characters from the past. The intention of this session is to share insights on mystery series in general, with specific examples to support our speculations. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: LaDonna Womochel
Capacity Remaining: 45
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Start Date - End Date: 11/24/2026 - 11/24/2026
Time: 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Tu
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Location: Robson Ranch Clubhouse (opens in new tab)
Room: Ballroom
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of one of the longest running TV shows, "Gunsmoke," this presentation will focus on the rarely discussed personalities, qualities, and habits of the show's main characters and actors who portrayed them: Matt, Miss Kitty, Doc, Chester, Festus, Quint and Newly. Rarely known facts, like who was offered the role of Marshall Dillon before James Arness (John Wayne) will be shared. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Tom Pryor
Capacity Remaining: 11
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Start Date - End Date: 10/6/2026 - 10/6/2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Tu
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Location: Keller Senior Activities Center (opens in new tab)
Room: Multipurpose Room
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Many OLLI members have eagerly attended classes on Texas history. Looking at the facts is critical to understanding what Texas is about. But looking at how contemporary Texas authors bring to life the facts and/or myths about 19th century Texas provides a different kind of awareness of what we think Texas is. This session will examine four novelists: Steve Harrigan, Paulette Jiles, Elizabeth Crook, and Larry McMurtry. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: LaDonna Womochel
Capacity Remaining: 82
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Start Date - End Date: 10/8/2026 - 10/8/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Th
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Location: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)
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Most of us read Great Expectations in high school, but we were mere adolescents. Join Dr. J. Don Vann for this presentation, now that you have adult perspective, and you will be amazed at how much you did not comprehend back then.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: J. Don Vann
Capacity Remaining: -22
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Dates: 10/12/2026 - 10/12/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
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Location: UNT Support & Services Building (opens in new tab)
Room: SSB 102
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This presentation illuminates the Jewish roots of one of the most misinterpreted “monsters” popularly represented in horror film: the Golem. The Golem, born from Jewish folklore, was spoken into existence to serve as protector for the vulnerable. He has since taken many forms, fluctuating between monster and hero. From "The Golem" (1915) to "Oddity" (2024), the Golem is almost as old as horror film itself and remains a preoccupation for filmmakers and audiences. Every culture holds intention behind the monsters they make, demanding acknowledgement of their cultural origins. In a time of such vulnerability, what language are we placing in our Golem’s mouth? As part of a broader project highlighting Jewish influence in horror, this presentation traces the Golem’s Jewish roots, how Jewish and non-Jewish filmmakers historically wield his potential for retributive monstrosity, and how new meaning is ultimately found in the language behind this often culturally muted monster that many still crave. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Kerry Goldmann
Capacity Remaining: 82
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Start Date - End Date: 10/22/2026 - 10/22/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Th
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Location: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)
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Have you ever noticed how much dialog is in best-selling fiction books? Open any novel and you'll find it's often 50% or more. In this session, you'll learn how to develop the foundational skills to write great dialog. It's not about transcribing real-life conversations. Members will come out of this course armed with practical tools to help make their manuscripts sing. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Linda Paul
Capacity Remaining: 63
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Start Date - End Date: 9/23/2026 - 9/23/2026
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: W
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Location: Flower Mound Senior Center (opens in new tab)
Room: Shirley Voirin Ballroom A
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Have you ever noticed how much dialog is in best-selling fiction books? Open any novel and you'll find it's often 50% or more. In this session, you'll learn how to develop the foundational skills to write great dialog. It's not about transcribing real-life conversations. Members will come out of this course armed with practical tools to help make their manuscripts sing. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Linda Paul
Capacity Remaining: 42
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Start Date - End Date: 9/29/2026 - 9/29/2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Tu
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Location: Keller Senior Activities Center (opens in new tab)
Room: Multipurpose Room
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In this session, members will learn all about the long history of the vampire, from its roots in 18th century Eastern European folklore through the literary tradition of the 19th century, and into the visual arts of the 20th and 21st centuries. From Dracula to Twilight and beyond, this session will explore the myth and the metaphor of the vampire.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Megan Bryan
Capacity Remaining: 52
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Start Date - End Date: 10/26/2026 - 10/26/2026
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: M
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Location: Flower Mound Senior Center (opens in new tab)
Room: Shirley Voirin Ballroom A
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In this session, members will learn all about the long history of the vampire, from its roots in 18th century Eastern European folklore through the literary tradition of the 19th century, and into the visual arts of the 20th and 21st centuries. From Dracula to Twilight and beyond, this session will explore the myth and the metaphor of the vampire.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Megan Bryan
Capacity Remaining: 45
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Start Date - End Date: 10/27/2026 - 10/27/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Tu
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Location: Robson Ranch Clubhouse (opens in new tab)
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In this session, members will learn all about the long history of the vampire, from its roots in 18th century Eastern European folklore through the literary tradition of the 19th century, and into the visual arts of the 20th and 21st centuries. From Dracula to Twilight and beyond, this session will explore the myth and the metaphor of the vampire.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Megan Bryan
Capacity Remaining: 90
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Start Date - End Date: 10/29/2026 - 10/29/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
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Location: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)
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In this course, members will go behind the scenes of a live jazz performance and uncover how musicians actually communicate. Members will learn both verbal and non-verbal forms of communication, from common bandstand “lingo” to subtle cues like eye contact, body language, and musical signals. With live demonstrations, members will hear how a group stays connected, navigates a tune, and creates a cohesive performance in real time. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Quincy Davis
Capacity Remaining: 81
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Start Date - End Date: 11/10/2026 - 11/10/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Tu
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Location: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)
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In this course, members will go behind the scenes of a live jazz performance and uncover how musicians actually communicate. Members will learn both verbal and non-verbal forms of communication, from common bandstand “lingo” to subtle cues like eye contact, body language, and musical signals. With live demonstrations, members will hear how a group stays connected, navigates a tune, and creates a cohesive performance in real time. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Quincy Davis
Capacity Remaining: 3
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Start Date - End Date: 11/17/2026 - 11/17/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Tu
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Location: Robson Ranch Clubhouse (opens in new tab)
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Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, known also as author Lewis Carroll, is remembered for writing stories for children, but he also taught math at Oxford and took up photography in its early days. His stories have remained popular in various forms, such as movies, and the characters he created continue to become familiar to new generations. This session will provide a glimpse into Carroll's creative writing and impressive photography.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: John Neal
Capacity Remaining: -22
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Dates: 10/5/2026 - 10/5/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Location: UNT Support & Services Building (opens in new tab)
Room: SSB 102
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Marcel Duchamp (1887 - 1968) wiped clean and rewrote the definition of what art can be. His "Nude Descending a Staircase (1912)" created a scandal when exhibited at the 1913 Armory Show in New York, itself a ground-breaking introduction of modern art to Americans. Duchamp challenged the role of the artist as creator, proposing that a functional object could be selected by the artist and declared to be art by simply renaming it and assigning a new thought to that object - works that he called "readymades." This course will explore the arc of Duchamp's career from his earlier paintings through his final secret project that occupied the last 20 years of his life. -
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Instructor: Lane Banks
Capacity Remaining: 80
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Start Date - End Date: 9/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Tu
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Location: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)
Room: Auditorium
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Step into a world where the canvas meets the kitchen, a unique foodtainment experience that explores the flavors behind the world's greatest masterpieces. Have you ever wondered what fueled the creative fires of history's most iconic visionaries? This class bridges the gap between art history and gastronomy, recreating the authentic dishes and historical diets of artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, and Andy Warhol. From the rustic, vegetarian-leaning fare of the Renaissance to the lush, garden-grown flavors of French Impressionism, we dive into how geography and personal taste influenced the strokes of a brush. -
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Instructor: Larry P. Canepa
Capacity Remaining: 90
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Start Date - End Date: 9/17/2026 - 9/17/2026
Time: 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Th
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Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom
Room: Zoom Meeting
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While quilting typically comes from community practices and fashion is grounded in industry, the two forms of cultural production have intersected frequently over the past sixty years. By examining moments when quilting and fashion have come together, we can see ways that ideas about the handmade, Americana, and textile arts have been negotiated. Join Dr. Annette Becker for thought-provoking examples of quilt fashion, all drawn from the UNT Texas Fashion Collection! -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Annette Becker
Capacity Remaining: 87
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Start Date - End Date: 9/8/2026 - 9/8/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
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Location: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)
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While quilting typically comes from community practices and fashion is grounded in industry, the two forms of cultural production have intersected frequently over the past sixty years. By examining moments when quilting and fashion have come together, we can see ways that ideas about the handmade, Americana, and textile arts have been negotiated. Join Dr. Annette Becker for thought-provoking examples of quilt fashion, all drawn from the UNT Texas Fashion Collection!
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Annette Becker
Capacity Remaining: -3
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Dates: 11/11/2026 - 11/11/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
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Location: UNT Support & Services Building (opens in new tab)
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By a lovely coincidence, two beautiful villanelles celebrate birthdays this year: Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle" was published in 1951, and Elizabeth Bishop's "One Art" was published in 1976. This course will discuss these poems in detail (please read prior to attending) and the complex weaving of the villanelle form in general. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: LeeAnn Derdeyn
Capacity Remaining: 87
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Start Date - End Date: 9/22/2026 - 9/22/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Tu
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Location: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)
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By a lovely coincidence, two beautiful villanelles celebrate birthdays this year: Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle" was published in 1951, and Elizabeth Bishop's "One Art" was published in 1976. This course will discuss these poems in detail (please read prior to attending) and the complex weaving of the villanelle form in general. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: LeeAnn Derdeyn
Capacity Remaining: 66
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Start Date - End Date: 11/12/2026 - 11/12/2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Th
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Location: Robson Ranch Clubhouse (opens in new tab)
Room: Ballroom
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The history of western wear is filled with fascinating stories. Want to know how John B. Stetson came to create “The Boss of the Plains”? And there is Jack A. Weil who went from traveling the west to sell ladies garters and garments to creating the snap-button western shirt. Levi Strauss followed the gold rush to make sturdy pants for miners. From there came the iconic 501 jean, still in production today. We also have Texas’ own H.J. Justin, creator of the western boot. Come dressed in your own western wear and learn of its history. -
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Instructor: Jean Greenlaw
Capacity Remaining: 88
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Start Date - End Date: 10/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
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Location: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)
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This course examines the Beatles' use of the recording studio as a creative instrument. Spotlighting key recordings, it focuses on how the band and their collaborators experimented with the technologies available to them. In the end, these innovations not only made the Beatles' music stand apart from their contemporaries, they also fundamentally redefined the sound of popular music. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Brian Wright
Capacity Remaining: 62
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Start Date - End Date: 10/6/2026 - 10/6/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
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Location: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)
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This course will involve key scenes and early film clips from Frankenstein films, as well as Frankenstein in political cartoons across the spectrum, to engage members in a discussion about the popularity of this literary creation across time.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Jacqueline Foertsch
Capacity Remaining: 0
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Dates: 11/4/2026 - 11/4/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
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Location: UNT Support & Services Building (opens in new tab)
Room: SSB 102
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This course will involve key scenes and early film clips from Frankenstein films, as well as Frankenstein in political cartoons across the spectrum, to engage members in a discussion about the popularity of this literary creation across time. -
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Fee: $0.00
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Instructor: Jacqueline Foertsch
Capacity Remaining: 105
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Start Date - End Date: 11/10/2026 - 11/10/2026
Time: 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Sessions: 1
Day(s) of Week: Tu
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Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom
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This course will cover the music of Hayden, Elgar, Debussy, and Ravel, and the paintings of Neo-classicism, Romanticism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, and Symbolism, as well as a collection of paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Gustav Klimt.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Max Morley
Capacity Remaining: -14
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Dates: 10/26/2026 - 10/28/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: M W
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Location: UNT Support & Services Building (opens in new tab)
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This course will cover the music of Hayden, Elgar, Debussy, and Ravel, and the paintings of Neo-classicism, Romanticism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, and Symbolism, as well as a collection of paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Gustav Klimt. -
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Instructor: Max Morley
Capacity Remaining: 56
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Start Date - End Date: 11/19/2026 - 11/24/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 2
Day(s) of Week: Tu Th
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Location: Robson Ranch Clubhouse (opens in new tab)
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The 1920's was a heyday for piano, especially the genre commonly known as "novelty rags." This presentation combines historical background along with live piano performances by Dr. Steven Harlos. -
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Instructor: Steve Harlos
Capacity Remaining: 83
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Start Date - End Date: 10/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
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Location: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)
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The 1920's was a heyday for piano, especially the genre commonly known as "novelty rags." This presentation combines historical background along with live piano performances by Dr. Steven Harlos. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Steve Harlos
Capacity Remaining: 17
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Start Date - End Date: 10/22/2026 - 10/22/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
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Location: Robson Ranch Clubhouse (opens in new tab)
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Historic cemeteries are filled with fascinating symbols. In this photo-filled class, author and cemetery symbolism expert Tui Snider explains the meanings behind angels, clasped hands, obelisks, flowers, tree-stump gravestones, and other historic cemetery symbols found in North Texas and beyond. Participants will learn how to recognize and interpret headstone symbolism while discovering how burial grounds serve as outdoor museums that preserve art, architecture, cultural traditions, and community history.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Tui Snider
Capacity Remaining: -27
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Dates: 10/21/2026 - 10/21/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Location: UNT Support & Services Building (opens in new tab)
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Historic cemeteries are filled with fascinating symbols. In this photo-filled class, author and cemetery symbolism expert Tui Snider explains the meanings behind angels, clasped hands, obelisks, flowers, tree-stump gravestones, and other historic cemetery symbols found in North Texas and beyond. Participants will learn how to recognize and interpret headstone symbolism while discovering how burial grounds serve as outdoor museums that preserve art, architecture, cultural traditions, and community history. -
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor: Tui Snider
Capacity Remaining: 8
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Start Date - End Date: 10/29/2026 - 10/29/2026
Time: 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Sessions: 1
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Location: Robson Ranch Clubhouse (opens in new tab)
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If you love creative writing or want to give it a try but maybe you haven't written songs because you're not musical or don't have access to musical equipment or computer software, this course is for you. You don't have to be musical to use Suno to set your lyrics to music. -
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Instructor: LeeAnn Derdeyn
Capacity Remaining: 100
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Start Date - End Date: 11/5/2026 - 11/5/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
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