Doug Clarke, celebrated jazz guitarist, adjunct faculty, Brookdale Community College Through listening and discussion, explore the blues influence on the evolution of jazz, rock, country, soul, and even classical music. […]

Edoardo Mungiello, PhD Explore influential ideas about art and aesthetics, from Plato and Aristotle to modern and contemporary thinkers. Using The School of Athens as a starting point, ground yourself […]

Lyndell O’Hara, PhD Elizabeth Griscom Ross Ashburn Claypoole, born in 1752, was the seventh of eleven children and part of Philadelphia’s vibrant artisan community. Apprenticed to an upholsterer, she became […]

John Miraglia, instructor, Kean University Reconsider the American Revolution not as a regional rebellion, but as part of a global conflict involving powerful nations and competing interests. Examine diplomatic strategy, […]

Gerard St-Cyr, Author Take charge of your financial future with this practical and build a solid foundation in saving and investing. Whether you’re building an emergency fund, planning for a […]

John Rossi, New York University Lecturer Sail into the world of pirates and uncover the truth behind legendary figures such as Blackbeard and Anne Bonny. Were they rebellious adventurers or […]

Joshua Green, PGA Level 2 Associate, Titleist staff professional, former golf professional at Navesink Country Club and Colts Neck Golf Course Experience the perfect way for beginners to get comfortable […]

Maureen D. Brady, MA, NYU Glucksman Irish House An intriguing exploration of 3-4 Irish short films will be presented with a short intro to each film followed by viewing and […]

Diane Lang, MA, author, therapist Movement sparks Ideas. Writing makes them real. Blending gentle movement with expressive writing intervals, light stretching, and guided journaling prompts encourage clarity, creativity, and self-connection. […]

Russell Dutcher, MA, military historian Step into the hidden world of espionage during the American Revolution through the story of John Taylor, scholar, soldier, and intelligence operative under George Washington. […]

Vincent Dicks, author, photographer, researcher Explore the life of Robert Field Stockton, a naval leader, innovator, and political figure whose legacy reflects the contradictions of early America. A champion of […]

Rachael Goldman, PhD New Jersey, at the crossroads of the American Revolution and home to the Lenni Lenape, provided fertile ground for artistic expression and craft traditions. Explore folk art […]

Greg Caggiano, author Following the Battle of Gettysburg, a small town of 2,000 was left to recover from one of the Civil War’s most devastating encounters. Explore the civilian experience […]

Michael Norris, PhD From a 2,600-year-old Etruscan chariot to Athenian vases, Roman mosaics, 19th-century sculpture, and 20th-century paintings, the Trojan War (ca. 1200 B.C.) inspired them all. The story of […]

Olga Polites, State Advocate Lead & NJ Advocacy Leader, Media Literacy Now How does social media shape our happiness – and what can we do about it? Drawing on insights […]

Lesley Schierenbeck, MA history, founder of the History Chick Tours Explore the lesser-known history of the Jersey Shore through the lives of women who challenged social norms and were often […]