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- American Private Art Museums and Their Collections
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
This course will focus on private art collections and their histories, including the Frick in New York City, the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, the J. Paul Getty Museum and others. We will learn about the people who amassed these collections and how they were able to acquire these pieces of art at the time they did. We will also look at the buildings these art collections are housed in and the relationship of this distinctive architecture to the collectors.
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- From Doo-Wop to Woodstock: The Music of the 60's
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: 25-26ACOR136301
Dates: 9/16/2025 - 10/21/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
Building: Twin Pines Christian Church
Room: Adult Study
Instructor: Dan Crabtree
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
In this class we will dive into the music of the 60s and examine its impact on a generation. There will be a lot of listening as we explore the wide variety of the decade's music. But we'll not just listen. We will also discuss how the music helped shape the culture, with some of it focused locally on changes taking place in Lexington. The course will encompass many facets of the music industry. We anticipate lively interaction as we listen to and discuss the music of this exceptional decade.
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- It's Only Rock & Roll
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: 25-26ACOR136401
Dates: 10/16/2025 - 11/20/2025
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: BCTC
Room: M-133
Instructor: Jon Novak
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
This course is tailored to the interests of people who lived through the 1960’s with its social upheaval of civil rights, Vietnam war, social revolution. We will visit San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City bands. Learn about their members’ successes and failures. Listen to their music. Just a fun time for all.
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- Jacques-Louis David: Leading European Painter of the French Revolution and First Empire
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Maximum Enrollment: 25
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) died exactly 200 years ago, right when the Romantic era was flowering. But his new radical style was revolutionary in the 1780s and effectively replaced the Rococo, associated with the ancien régime. David's politics were equally radical--he was, in fact, allied with Robespierre and directed the various Revolutionary arts organizations. He designed Revolutionary pageants and glorified leaders like Jean-Paul Marat. After the Revolution, David the opportunist courted Napoleon, became his First Painter, and helped create the Empire style. We will follow David's training in the French Academy, which he eventually abolished, and his studies in Rome. In many ways, he became a sort of despot in the art world, and dominated the whole scene.
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- Japan-The History, Aesthetics, Religions, Culture and Arts
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Students should come away from this class with a general overview of the important events in Japanese history, the religions of Japan including the influence of Christianity, Japanese culture and a basic understanding of Japanese aesthetics. It will also provide an introduction to the popular arts of Japan. Time will be allotted at the end of each class for discussion, questions and answers. This course will also be helpful for anyone planning a trip to Japan.
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- Lifelong Philosophy SIG Zoom Only
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 9/5/2025 - 12/5/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 13
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Maryann Wellman
Maximum Enrollment: 25
The Lifelong Philosophy SIG is a discussion group addressing contemporary issues which incorporate historical philosophical concepts. Members meet weekly and dialog informally about a social, ethical or humanist topic selected by the group within certain broad categories such as art, science, medical advances, technology, etc. Additionally, members periodically share their experiences with books, film and other media that convey a particular philosophical theme and/or stimulate deeper thinking. SIG members who so choose gather socially from time to time to strengthen the bonds of friendship among members and share ideas in a relaxed setting.
No Class November 28
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- Lovers, Spies and Voyeurs: The Best of Hitchcock, Part 2 Zoom Only
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 10/7/2025 - 10/28/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Jay Sherwin
Maximum Enrollment: 100
In the 1940s and 1950s, Alfred Hitchcock was at his artistic and professional peak as a filmmaker. In this four-week online course, we’ll discuss eight Hitchcock films from that era, focusing on two films each week that share a common theme. Students should watch the films on their own; in class, we’ll look at brief film clips and discuss key motifs. Join us for another lively trip into the fascinating, unsettling world that Hitchcock created on film. (If you didn’t attend Part 1, no worries! That’s not required for this course.)
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- Modigliani and His Milieu
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Maximum Enrollment: 32
Amadeo Modigliani (1884-1919) was among the many artists who resided and made art in the Montparnasse district of Paris in the early 20th Century. We will look at Modigliani's life and art, as well as the art of many of his peers, including Constantin Brancusi, Chaim Soutine and Jacques Lipchitz.
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- The Bible and Handel's Messiah
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: 25-26ACOR137001
Dates: 10/28/2025 - 11/25/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Building: Lexington Theological Seminary
Room: 3rd floor
Instructor: Doug Hahn
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Take a deep dive into the several passages of Hebrew and Christian scripture that Charles Jennens selected and ordered for George Frideric Handel, and explore how Handel breathed musical life into them, creating one of the great artistic works of Western Civilization.
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- Who the Devil Made It! Movie Directors Showcase Hybrid In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 25
Enter the captivating world of cinema as we explore the distinctive artistry of renowned directors. Hollywood was known for its rigid studio system, but a select few filmmakers managed to break free, crafting films that reflected their unique artistic styles. Outside the United States, directors enjoyed greater artistic liberty. Throughout this course, we will delve into 11 exceptional films—6 by American directors and 5 by international masters. The lineup includes iconic works such as Charlie Chaplin's "City Lights," Susan Seidelman's "Desperately Seeking Susan," Akira Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood," and James Cameron's "The Terminator." Watching each film, we will analyze how it embodies the artistic vision and style of its director. Join us in this cinematic journey, where artistic genius and technical virtuosity converged to create unforgettable masterpieces. (Films shown with subtitles.)
No class September 26
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- Who the Devil Made It! Movie Directors Showcase Hybrid Zoom Only
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 9/5/2025 - 11/21/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 11
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Ed Reeves
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Enter the captivating world of cinema as we explore the distinctive artistry of renowned directors. Hollywood was known for its rigid studio system, but a select few filmmakers managed to break free, crafting films that reflected their unique artistic styles. Outside the United States, directors enjoyed greater artistic liberty. Throughout this course, we will delve into 11 exceptional films—6 by American directors and 5 by international masters. The lineup includes iconic works such as Charlie Chaplin's "City Lights," Susan Seidelman's "Desperately Seeking Susan," Akira Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood," and James Cameron's "The Terminator." Watching each film, we will analyze how it embodies the artistic vision and style of its director. Join us in this cinematic journey, where artistic genius and technical virtuosity converged to create unforgettable masterpieces. (Films shown with subtitles.)
No class September 26
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