Upcoming LIVE Online Lectures: Cycladic Architecture + French Music + More

Register for our live virtual lectures to keep learning remotely. [Road Scholar]( Virtual Lecture Series: Our Upcoming Online Lectures Join us in July and beyond for our upcoming one-hour Online Lectures! [Learn about Rockefeller Center]( [sustainability in Vermont]( and so much more — all live, all from brilliant Road Scholar experts and all without stepping out your front door. See it live or watch the recording! Unless otherwise noted, all those who sign up for an online lecture will receive a recording to watch within two weeks following the live event. Look for your Online Lectures AND Zoom links in “[My Account!]( [See more] Monday, July 12, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 9:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [The Development of the Cycladic Architecture]( With Dionysios Flevotomos Educator & Archaeologist The Cyclades, the group of islands that form a circle (kyklos) around the sacred island of Delos ,where Apollo was born, have been central in the Greek psyche since antiquity. Located in central Aegean Sea, this group of islands have played a significant role in Greece’s rich history. The extreme weather conditions and the historical circumstances urged the local builders to develop a folk architecture with unique architectural features: settlements with little alleys, cubistic whitewashed houses and churches with blue domes. With island-studded azure waters as a backdrop, the beauty of the islands inspired the modernist movement in architecture. In the simple geometric forms, their plasticity and moderation, the famous Swiss-French architect, Le Corbusier found the archetypes of modern architecture. In this lecture we will explore how the diverse climatic conditions and the historical circumstances gave birth to the unique Cycladic architecture and shaped its people. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Rockefeller Center: America’s Town Square]( With John Kriskiewicz Educator Iconic and timeless are the words that best describe this oasis of harmonious architecture and public space in Midtown Manhattan. Derided by early critics, Rockefeller Center has been embraced by natives and visitors alike as both a physical and virtual town square. Let’s explore its storied history, conceived in the boom of the “Roaring Twenties”, realized in the depths of Great Depression. What was to be a new home for the Metropolitan Opera, thrives today as locus of publishing, news, radio and television. Discover the Center from its innovative underground shopping concourses to the top of its storied observation deck. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (ET) / 4:00 p.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [La Vie Parisienne, Music Legends of the Chanson Francaise]( With Cary Ginell Grammy-nominated Writer & Music Historian It’s Bastille Day! Let’s listen to some French music and learn more about the distinctive sound of chanson française. It is the style of popular music born in the cafes and cabarets in the Montmartre district of Paris. Influenced by literary realism, the singers of chanson francaise created the romantic image of Paris that is still felt today by all those who visit. In this lecture, we will hear representative songs by some of the giants of the early to mid-twentieth century, including Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, and others. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Monday, July 19, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 9:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Vermont’s Heart and Sustainable Soul]( With Megan Epler Wood Educator & Sustainability Expert In the first of a 'Sustainability of Place' series, Megan Epler Wood explores the earliest stories of beautiful Windham County where the historic monument villages of Newfane and Grafton charted a path which created a paradise of both architecture and the arts. Once the railroad came in, Newfane and its neighboring village Grafton began to attract famous writers such as Rudyard Kipling as early as the 1890s, and a cast of famous politicians including Ulysses S. Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson. This episode will also explore how central Vermont became an artist’s retreat and retains an extraordinary devotion to the arts of place. This “centered” piece of Vermont’s historical soul maintains a signature quest to keep commerce and the arts local and of the highest standards - to allow local people to both prosper and live in harmony with their place. This is the definition of sustainable development and certainly makes Vermont one of the more sustainable places to visit in the world. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Tableaux Vivants, a Feast for the Eyes at Pageant of the Masters]( With Donna Granata Artist & Educator Our art-expert, Donna Granata, will present the history of the Pageant of the Masters, with a behind-the-scenes-view of how the “tableaux vivants”, where real people recreate faithful likenesses of famous art works, are produced. Treat your eyes to the living art of The Pageant of the Masters, a summer-time spectacle that has been sparkling under the Southern California stars for generations. A key component of Laguna Beach’s annual Festival of Arts, audiences have packed the amphitheater since 1932. The stage brings art to life with intricate sets, sophisticated lighting, live narration, an original score played by a professional orchestra, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Among the highlights of this online presentation are objects featured in former pageants. Once you know about The Pageant of the Masters, you’ll want to add it to your “bucket list”. For those that know about it, this lecture will provide a deeper appreciation for this one-of-a-kind event.! One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Monday, July 26, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 9:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [The Development of Islam under Islamic Empires]( With Volkan Yazici Educator In this lecture, we will briefly look at the origins and history of Islam and how it branched off as it spread with the empires that were ruled by Muslims. We will then take a closer look at the similarities and differences of the denominations and their subdivisions. Through this, we will focus on the Golden Age of Islam and its impact on science, philosophy and the world culture in general. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( More lectures available in 2021! [See them ALL →]( Looking for MORE Online Learning? Check out our [multi-day Adventures Online]( which include several days of lectures like these, PLUS interactive discussions with other Road Scholars, live performances and virtual field trips! [Learn More →]( Please Note: The recordings for these exclusive lectures will be shared via email only with participants who are enrolled in the event. Recordings will expire two weeks following the event date. The Technical Details:This live online lecture will broadcast using Zoom. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. 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