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[Oasis] Women and Surrealism
Join Oasis for this class that looks at Surrealist artists such as Dali, Magritte, Man Ray, Cahun, Carrington, Fini, Varos, and gender as a defining feature of Surrealist expression.
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[Oasis] Covers and Crossovers: How Songs Travel Through Time
Join Oasis! What’s the difference between a crossover and a cover? From Elvis bringing R&B to pop audiences to Taylor Swift moving from country to pop—and Whitney Houston covering Dolly Parton’s classic “I Will Always Love You.” —these songs and artists have shaped music in big ways. Join us to explore how the terms came to be and why they still matter today.
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[Oasis] Guided Meditation for Body & Mind: Heart
Join Oasis! In these busy and disruptive times meditating periodically is known to quiet the body, focus the mind and promote feelings of tranquility. We will practice several short guided meditations while sitting comfortably in a chair. This series will also include a reflective meditation on a particular theme, this session’s focus will be heart. Meditation may also reduce stress, enhance sleep quality, and support physical health. You may enroll in one or more of these individual meditation classes.
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[Oasis] Women and Surrealism
Join Oasis for this class that looks at Surrealist artists such as Dali, Magritte, Man Ray, Cahun, Carrington, Fini, Varos, and gender as a defining feature of Surrealist expression.
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[Oasis] Painting History: Old Masters and New Voices
Join Oasis! In this talk we’ll look at why history painting was considered by Italian Renaissance painters the highest genre, how artists like Jacques Louis David infused new moral and political power into that tradition, and why modernists rejected it.
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[Oasis] Environmental Currents: Microplastics
Join Oasis! Microplastics in the natural and human environment is one of the potential hazards discovered in recent years, particularly as they may impact human health. This is a consequence of our universal use of plastics. They have been found everywhere geographically, as well as everywhere in the human body. So we will clarify what they are and where they come from, how they are formed, their discovery in the environment and in us, what the potential health impacts are, and what is being done to address the issue.
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[Oasis] Medical Ethics and Frankenstein’s Monster
Join Oasis! Understand how far we have come from the time of Dr. Frankenstein’s monster, how far we may go, and how developments in medical ethics can help us understand the ensuing debates. Understand how far we have come from the time of Dr. Frankenstein’s monster, how far we may go, and the ways in which developments in medical ethics can help us understand the ensuing debates.
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[Oasis] Photography as Art: The History of Daguerreotype Photography
Join Oasis! In this program, Historian and Curator Nick Sacco will discuss the history and science behind the world’s first commercial form of photography. He will highlight numerous daguerreotype photographers and their work, including several daguerreotypes by St. Louis photographers from his personal collection.
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[Oasis] Jazz: American Creativity Front and Center!
Join Oasis! This hour will sample the fabulous melodies, rhythms and creativity of America’s foremost musical invention: Jazz. The approach will bring to the foreground the evolution of jazz. Featured artists will include Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. Come and experience 125 years of gorgeous and soulful music.
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[Oasis] Visiting A Loved One In Memory Care
Join Oasis! This presentation will provide essential guidance for families visiting loved ones in memory care communities, and address common challenges families face, such as improving the quality of visits and setting realistic expectations. Practical advice includes planning visits around constructive activities, bringing items of interest, managing sensory overload, and maintaining effective communication.
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[Oasis] Women and Surrealism
Join Oasis for this class that looks at Surrealist artists such as Dali, Magritte, Man Ray, Cahun, Carrington, Fini, Varos, and gender as a defining feature of Surrealist expression.
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[Oasis] Common Sense Solutions to Taxes
Join Oasis! If you feel anger or exasperation over the U.S. tax code, you have good reason to. It is riddled with unfair loopholes, seemingly unreasonable provisions and complicated calculations too challenging for the average citizen. This lecture looks at how we got here and some commonsense reforms to make the tax code more coherent and fairer based on our ability to pay. You will have an opportunity to weigh in with your opinion on the best proposals.
