ADULT ACADEMY
The Quiz Show Scandals In the 1950s , “ quiz shows ” became the first television phenomenon . Americans , including the President himself , raced home each week to enjoy shows like The $ 64,000 Question and Twenty-One . The shows featured big stars and even bigger prizes . There was just one problem : they were all rigged . Learn about this scandal that rocked the nation and changed television forever . Eric Houston
Date : Mon , Jan 11 Time : 6:30 – 8:00 pm Cost : $ 10 Class #: AEQ10 Location : Online via Zoom
Escape to the Lake : Cabins of Minnesota Enjoy a relaxing and scenic journey to the heart of Minnesota lake country . See photos of some of Minnesota ’ s most interesting and unique cabins . Revisit those wonderful memories of spending time at your favorite getaway with your favorite people . Drink in the stories , history , and memories of this long-time Minnesota tradition . Doug Ohman
Date : Tue , Jan 12 Time : 6:30 – 8:00 pm Cost : $ 15 Class #: AEQ7 Location : Online via Zoom
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One Last Time : World War II Veteran Stories , Part 1 Presenter Jay Grammond spent years interviewing WWII players including Holocaust and Japanese American internment camp survivors , home front workers , Allied POWs , veterans from all branches and theatres , and even a German soldier who fought the whole war on the Eastern Front . This is part one of a series in which Jay will share the lives and stories of these members of the Greatest Generation , many whom are no longer around to tell the stories themselves . One veteran even stated , “ This will probably be my last time telling this story .” Jay Grammond
Date : Thu , Jan 21 Time : 6:30 – 7:30 pm Cost : $ 19 Class #: AEQ6 Location : Online via Zoom
Star Trek : Behind the Scenes of the Final Frontier Learn fascinating facts about the Star Trek franchise and view rare clips and videos . Discover the part Lucille Ball played in Star Trek history , see the original designs for the Enterprise , and more . Don ’ t miss your chance to go where no one ( well , okay , a few ) have gone before ! Eric Houston
Date : Thu , Feb 4 Time : 6:30 – 8:00 pm Cost : $ 10 Class #: AEQ11 Location : Online via Zoom
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USSR Russia : Myths , Mysteries and Spying Enjoy this fascinating discussion based on the instructor ’ s personal experience from over a 30-year time frame including 5 years lived in Moscow . The presentation features the three great mysteries of Russia , lessons learned from his encounter with the Russian Mafia , and so much more ! Henry Quinlin
Date : Fri , Feb 5 Time : 10:00 – 11:30 am Cost : $ 15 Class #: AEQ4Zoom ( online )/
AEQ4Glad ( in person ) Location : Online via Zoom / Gladstone , 105
Napoleon in Egypt and the Holy Land Ever since Alexander the Great conquered the Land of the Nile , Egypt has captivated the imagination of countless travelers , scholars and generals . In 1798 Napoleon suggested to the French revolutionary government that he should embark on a campaign of conquest in Egypt . He proposed to link the Red Sea with the Mediterranean and thus facilitate contact with France ’ s ally in India . He would endeavor to conquer both Egypt and the Holy Land in the name of France . Steven Derfler , Ph . D .
Date : Wed , Feb 10 & 24 ( 2 sessions ) Time : 10:00 – 11:30 am Cost : $ 29 Class #: AEQ3Zoom ( online )/ AEQ3Audio ( listen )/ AEQ3Glad ( in person )
Location : Online via Zoom / Dial in via phone / Gladstone , 105
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