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Fall Courses 2024

Musica Intima

Exploring the Inner Workings

of Music! 

With Ian Douglas

 

6 Thursdays 7-9pm

Sept.19th - Oct. 24th

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The Night Sky

Looking Up with Wonder

Since Ancient Times

With Rick Scholes

 

3 Mondays 7-9pm

     Oct. 21-Nov.4

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 An Anecdotal History of Ottawa

With Phil Jenkins

 

3 Wednesdays 1:30-3:30pm

Nov.6-20th

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Have you ever fallen in love with a song, soundtrack, or symphony - and wondered why?  Over the course of six interactive lectures, we will explore some of the hidden elements that are built into the music we love.  Participants will listen to samples of music from around the world, watch music performances, and try listening ‘experiments’ to gain new insights about how we hear and respond to music.  

Ever wondered why those objects in the night sky look and move as they do? When humans first figured out the structure of the universe? If “supermoons” are really super? How telescopes work? Where to find the North Star? What the difference is between astronomy and astrology? This course will answer these questions, and plenty more, using photos, diagrams, illustrations, and perhaps an equation or two.

Many see the history of Ottawa as it was taught to them in school; dull and political. It's current reputation does little to alleviate those perceptions. In the deft hands of Phil Jenkins however, rich anecdotes about compelling events, suspect decisions and a cast of eccentric characters unwind a timeline taking us through pre-settlement to the current status as a national capital of almost 1.5 million people.

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