Dateline October - December 2019 | Page 6

Educational Opportunities - Something for Everyone History Matters The Louvre, Notre Dame, and Delacroix Travel to Paris on a spring day and view the “Delacroix exhibit” at the Louvre. French painter Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863) produced an extraordinary, vibrant body of work, setting into motion a cascade of innovations that changed the course of art. Examine Delacroix’s painting style to understand the works of art that made him one of France’s great artists in the 19th Century. Also, look at the history of the Louvre and of Notre Dame, including the recent fire. Dan Hartman Date: Fri, Sep 27 Time: 1:00–3:00 pm Cost: $15 Class #: AEQ1 Location: Gladstone, 105 Stonehenge Dig in to the mysteries of this prehistoric monument that is one of the wonders of the world. Hear about the latest discoveries and theories that shed new light on the builders and purposes of the famous stone structures. Terry Kubista Date: Fri, Oct 18 Time: 1:00–3:00 pm Cost: $15 Class #: AEQ4 Location: Gladstone, 105 Avignon, Home of the Popes The Nissim de Camondo Museum in Paris Visit the most amazing home you have ever seen, the Nissim de Camondo Museum. Adorned with an extraordinary collection of 18th Century decorative arts, the de Camondo family home was also equipped with the technology and services of an ultra-modern early 20th century home. Discuss how this family of bankers, philanthropists, and art collectors lived and what happened to them. Dan Hartman Date: Fri, Oct 11 Time: 1:00–3:00 pm Cost: $15 Class #: AEQ2 Location: Gladstone, 105 6 Learn about modern day Avignon, France. Dan will share photos and stories of the city in which he has lived. Explore Avignon’s history and discover why it was the home of the Popes for about eighty years in the 1200’s AD. Learn why the Popes returned to Rome and learn of the Great Schism. Dan Hartman Date: Fri, Nov 8 Time: 1:00–3:00 pm Cost: $15 Class #: AEQ3 Location: Gladstone, 105 King Arthur Fact or folklore? Examine the ever-evolving saga of this legendary king, from old theories to new research. Terry Kubista Date: Fri, Nov 22 Time: 1:00–3:00 pm Cost: $15 Class #: AEQ5 Location: Gladstone, 105 Hidden Villages Explore hidden English villages seldom visited by tourists in this armchair travel experience that includes lighthearted commentary and photos galore. Terry Kubista Date: Fri, Dec 13 Time: 1:00–3:00 pm Cost: $15 Class #: AEQ6 Location: Gladstone, 105 Gladstone 55+ Center • 1945 Manton St, Maplewood, 55109 • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250