Arlene Smelson, certified art instructor, professional artist Whether a beginner or beyond, explore the magic of acrylics in a relaxed, supportive setting. Learn how to build a painting from the ground up – developing strong composition, mixing colors, creating texture, and adding movement and value to bring your artwork to life. Discover a variety of […]

Wondering how tools like Chat GPT can write essays, answer questions, or carry on a conversation? This easy-to-understand session introduces the basic mathematical and statistical ideas behind “generative” AI – with no advanced math required. Learn how text-based AI systems recognized patterns in language to create human-like responses, and why they sometimes get things wrong […]

Explore the tense moments, miscommunications, and political power plays that nearly brought the world to disaster during The Cold War (1947-1991). Instead of fighting each other directly, the U.S. and the Soviet Union often supported opposing sides in conflicts around the world. The Cold War extended into space exploration, with both superpowers competing to achieve […]

A look at Reconstruction following the American Civil War and its effects on our country, felt immediately and today. Examine life in the post-war South, Jim Crow laws, the mythology of the Lost Cause and its reflection in the popular films The Birth of a Nation and Gone with the Wind. The portrayal of African […]

Janet Woods, instructor Discover the transformative power of vibrational sound therapy to restore balance, relaxation, and wellness in body, mind, and spirit. Experience a hands-on workshop teaching the history and techniques of tuning forks, including how to hold, strike, and apply them—both standard and weighted – to promote energy flow and alignment. No prior experience […]

Mighty Craic Music, History, Dance! Celebrate the spirit of Ireland with a full day of storytelling, traditions, and song. The Cook College Ramblers return, joined by three of our favorite Irish historians, for a festive program you won’t want to miss. Featured Talk Include: Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way – Maureen Dunphy Brady The Life and Times […]