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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

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

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

Visiting Yosemite National Park

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

Journey through this iconic park of nearly 1,200 square miles. We'll explore Half Dome, the Yosemite Valley, Hetch Hetchy, Glacier Point, Wawona, the Mariposa Grove of the big trees, Tuolumne...

$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

Patti LuPone: America’s Diva

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

A look at Broadway and film actress Patti LuPone, whose tempestuous characters on screen and off have immortalized her. From Evita Person to Norma Desmond and dozens of other characters,...

$25

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