Apr 20 Saturday
Explore modalities for your well-being.
Reiki/Energy: Maki Fujisaki Guelcher
Feldenkrais & Essential Oils: Sherry Cash
Acupuncture: Charlie Selhorst
Reflexology: Sue Ferguson
**Registration suggested at Manzentaichi.com click under "schedule" Discover Healing 4 You.
Craft beautiful Textile Collages using fabric scraps, felt, ribbon, trim, and picture frames. These unique creations are perfect for gift giving and home decor.
Your ticket includes all materials for the project* and up to 2 hours of workshop time in the EE Makerspace located above the Art From Scrap Creative Reuse Store.
Tickets are $10 for advanced registration and $12 at the door.
This is an all-ages workshop, but please note the following hours:
11:30 – 12:30 Adult & Teen ONLY workshop time12:30 -2:00 All ages workshop time*If you desire additional materials than what is provided in the EE Makerspace, you may purchase them from Art From Scrap.
Apr 22 Monday
A former Beaux-Arts train station, the Musée d'Orsay was opened as a museum in 1986. Featuring mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, it holds the largest collection of Impressionist paintings by Monet, Manet, Pissarro, Morisot, and Renoir. In this two-part lecture, we explore the history of the building and the collection, as well as the major highlights of the 3000 art pieces on display.
Bio:Katherine E. Zoraster is an Art Historian and a Professor of Art History at several local colleges specializing in Western art from the Renaissance to the 20th century. She graduated with a double major in English Literature and Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles. Following her undergraduate degree, she received a Master’s Degree with Distinction in Art History from the California State University at Northridge.In addition to the courses Katherine teaches for other lifelong learning programs, she also works as an Art History Instructor for the full-time program at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts. Katherine also serves as a commissioner for the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and volunteers at the Burbank Animal Shelter. In her free time, Katherine is an avid runner and travels extensively.
The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50+ years of age, seeking intellectual stimulation through university level courses (without the pressure of grades) for the sake of learning and social engagement.
Apr 23 Tuesday
Relations between the United States and Russia have been at the center of Global Affairs for most of the past century, continuing to today. From 1946-1991, the struggle dubbed “The Cold War '' reached its apex, with thousands of nuclear tipped missiles and bombs on each side, a small percentage of which would have caused worldwide devastation. The course focuses on the political, technological, military, economic and cultural elements of this historic struggle, as well as the period’s key decision makers. It begins with a brief review of events before 1946, as well as those through present time.
Bio:From his childhood in a Lithuanian refugee family, Linas J. Kojelis, rose to positions in Washington D.C. including Special Assistant the President (OPL/Defense and Foreign Policy) at the White House and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, as well as service in the U.S. Senate, Pentagon and U.S. Naval Reserve (Lieutenant/Naval Intelligence). Later, he founded and headed the U.S.- Baltic Foundation. His articles on Soviet affairs have been published in the Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times. Later, he headed Kojelis & Company consulting in Vilnius, Lithuania for five years. He received his B.A. in History (highest departmental honors) from U.C.L.A., and a M.P.A. (International Relations) from Princeton University. He lives with his wife in Simi Valley, and his interests include cinema, travel, art and historic preservation.
Apr 25 Thursday
Transformed by King Louis XIV from a hunting lodge into one of the most spectacular examples A rock pioneer? Absolutely! The first of the singing Guitar Gods? You bet! An early hit songwriter? Of course! But despite all of the above, Chuck Berry's life and career was much different from his counterparts: Elvis, Fats Domino, Little Richard, & Buddy Holly. This two-part lecture will examine his music, songwriting, guitar playing, attitude, lifestyle and much more!
John Lennon once said: "If you tried to give Rock & Roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry." Bruce Springsteen also added, "He was Rock's greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest Rock & Roll writer who ever lived!" Come join us and learn why Chuck Berry mattered - REALLY mattered! As always, each lecture is independent of the other; and don't forget to bring your Rock & Roll shoes!
Bio:Tony Moon has spent 60 successful years in the music business. Beginning in 1960, he joined the L.A. group Dante and The Evergreens, which was managed and produced by Lou Adler and Herb Alpert. He later moved to Nashville, becoming the guitarist and conductor for Brenda Lee. Tony also began playing on recording sessions and was Nashville's first rock independent music producer, working with five major labels. He scored several big hits for The Vogues, including "5 O' Clock World." Tony has won several awards as a songwriter and music publisher. His songs have been released by artists as diverse as Porter Wagoner, Willie Nelson, Vickie Carr, Pearl Jam, and The Beatles. He currently administers several Music Publishing Companies and a New York Entertainment Company.
This is a free community workshop event that will cover estate planning and how to protect family. We will have an attorney who will be presenting as well as answering questions.
Apr 29 Monday
As the story goes: from 1960 to 1963 in a Yale basement, psychology researcher Stanley Milgram conducted an experiment on obedience that gave evidence to the idea of 'The Banality of Evil'. Normal citizens were apparently willing to shock other citizens when asked by authority. However, like many dramatic stories, important details have been left out. Milgram conducted 24 different experiments focused on different levels of obedience. Recent research and investigations by other psychology researchers such as Gina Perry reveal that the famous ‘Milgram’ experiments cited in every General Psychology classroom and documentary on obedience, may not be as Milgram actually reported. Come learn how obedient everyday people apparently were in the 1960s and how new research is challenging our view of these shocking set of experiments.
Bio:Wesley Tierney, M.S., is currently a PhD candidate in Neuroscience at Arizona State University. He studies the mechanisms of Herpes Simplex Virus infection of neurons. He has worked in various research labs for seven years ranging from social psychology, entomology, regenerative medicine, virology, and neuroscience.
Apr 30 Tuesday
Get hands-on with leather in our Leather Accessories Craft Workshop. Dive into the world of crafting while learning to make accessories like leather tassels, keychains, and earrings. No experience is necessary – just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity and crafting.
Your $20 ticket to the workshop includes two hours of instruction and work time and all materials necessary to make leather tassels, keychains, and earrings.
**Advanced ticket purchase required.
**Workshop takes place in the new EE Makerspace upstairs above Art From Scrap.
May 01 Wednesday
The Ashcan School was an artistic movement known for portraying the grittiness and realism of early twentieth century New York City. In this lecture, we explore the maverick group of artists who worked in this style; including Robert Henri, John Sloan, Everett Shinn, George Bellows. Some used the dirty streets of the city as a backdrop to the portrayal of the working class, while others painted images of working class diversions such as nightclubs, circuses, boxing matches, and trips to the beach. These were not topics considered to be appropriate subjects for high art at the time, and for this reason the historian Holger Cahill coined the term “Ashcan School,” as a tongue-in-cheek reference to other schools of art. Our discussion includes the social-political backdrop in which these artists emerged and their populist views towards the art world.
Bio:Eleanor Schrader is an award-winning educator, lecturer, and author. She lectures worldwide on art and architectural history, and leads art and architecture tours throughout the world. She has been named a Distinguished Instructor at UCLA Extension, where she teaches history of architecture, interior design, furniture, and decorative arts. She is also Professor Emeritus of Art and Architectural History at Santa Monica College. She has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby's Institute in London and New York. She has served as a Design Review Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the John Lautner Foundation.