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Opera Talk

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

Join Dr. Susan Robinson for a discussion of an opera. What is the story? Who was the composer? Who were the collaborators and what was their musical and dramatic approach...

$25

Sherlock Holmes: The Mind Behind the Mysteries

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

In 1887 a struggling British physician attempted to supplement his income with a story he submitted to a British Magazine. It was called 'A Study in Scarlet' and introduced the...

$45

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

This Land is Your Land: National Edition

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

Learn all about the different types of national public lands throughout the Sunshine State. From national parks to remote islands, Florida's public lands are worth exploring in every corner of...

$25

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

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

Donald O’Connor: A Centennial Celebration of Song and Dance

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

Born to Vaudevillian parents in 1925, Donald began singing and dancing at an early age, paving the way for a remarkable career. This centennial tribute celebrates the life and legacy...

$25

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

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

Adventures in Europe

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

Pack your bags and explore more than 1,000 years of history. Culinary centers, the winding streets of medieval Europe, the remarkable architecture of Gothic and baroque churches, the vineyards of...

$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