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The Art of Flamenco: Stories, Steps and Sounds of Spain

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Flamenco, an iconic art form from Southern Spain, emerged from the rich fusion of Gypsy, Arab, Christian, and Jewish cultures. Known for its emotional depth, it weaves together music, song,...

$55

Unconquered: The Seminole Tribe of Florida

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

The only tribe that has never signed a so-called peace treaty with the United States, the Seminole Nation, has perhaps the most unique history of any tribe in North America....

$25

Turkiye: Religion, Identity and Conflict

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Through these presentations, we will explore the cultural, sociological, and psychological characteristics of the people of modern-day Turkiye. Although select tourist destinations are included, the course is not designed to...

$55

Chair Yoga: Enhance Your Flexibility, Balance and Mobility

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

This gentle and mindful practice brings the benefits of yoga to those who may have mobility challenges or prefer a seated experience. You will be encouraged to move at your...

$51

A History of the Barrier Islands in Pinellas County

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

The barrier islands of lower Pinellas County including Egmont Key have a little known but rich history about them. This includes homesteading, hotels, famous people who frequented them, a hermit,...

$25

A Curator Shares Artwork from Raymond James

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Join Sarah Etkorn, Assistant Curator of the Raymond James Corporate Art Collection, as she discusses how Tom and Mary James collect art. She will detail their predilection for living artists...

$25

The Cold War 1950-1963

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

This three-session class will analyze key events from 1950 to 1963 as the Cold War escalated. Brinkmanship and mutually assured destruction became real-life scenarios as the U.S. and USSR vied...

$45

African American Military History: The Lesser Known Contributors

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Join Dr. Hubert C. Jackson, Jr., a retired US Army Master Sergeant with 24 years of service, as he explores the significant yet often overlooked contributions of African Americans in...

$45

Writers Circle

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

So many writing projects! Memoirs, essays, plays, poetry, short stories, screenwriting, novels and non-fiction books. Writing can be a lonely process. But with a supportive group, it isn't near as frustrating....

Free

Essentrics: Aging Backwards

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

This dynamic, full-body stretching and strengthening program is designed to improve joint mobility, increase muscle flexibility, relieve pain, and boost energy, vitality, and immune health. Set to music, it combines...

$60

Mahjong – Chinese Shared Interest Group (SIG)

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Chinese Mahjong is played like a game of gin rummy. A game consists of 4 rounds (hands) of play. Each round ends when one player can build a completed hand...

Free

A Journey to Compassion

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

In this course, we will be exploring the idea of compassion and what it means to start to cultivate a compassionate heart towards ourselves and others. There is a connection...

$55