Upcoming LIVE Online Lectures: Monarch Migration + North & South Poles + More

Register for our live virtual lectures to keep learning remotely. [Road Scholar]( Virtual Lecture Series: Our Upcoming Online Lectures See What’s on the Calendar Join us in October and beyond for our upcoming one-hour Online Lectures! Learn about [Monarch butterfly migration]( [Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass]( and so much more — all live, all from brilliant Road Scholar experts and all without stepping out your front door Look for your Online Lectures AND Zoom links in “[My Account]( 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. [See more] Monday, October 18, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 9:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera: The Dove and the Elephant]( With Cristina Vannucci Educator Bold, irreverent and unforgettable, Frida Kahlo created intriguing and sometime disturbing works of art that speak of her vibrancy and tragedies and defy simplistic readings. She has become a symbol of often contradictory attributes: strength and tenacity before tragedy and pain, devotion to her country’s history, creativity in her artwork and in her vibrantly colored traditional Mexican dresses and passion in her difficult relationship with Diego Rivera. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Monarch Butterfly Migration & Conservation]( With Megan Epler Wood Educator What may be a common sight and source of delight in the summer months in the northeast area of the United States, the Monarch Butterfly’s migration is a fascinating journey filled with adversity and danger. The whimsical orange and black insect faces challenges at every stage of life and at every turn in the long trip southward. Our sustainable tourism and environmental expert will explore the life cycle of the species with an insider view of the battle to preserve their winter refuge in the spectacular Oyamel Forests of Central Mexico. This special presentation takes place as the Monarchs travel south, and is Megan Epler Wood’s second presentation in the Road Scholar Virtual Lecture Series focused on “Sustainability of Place.” One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Monday, October 25, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 9:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Moving the Giant Statues of Easter Island]( With Alex Searle Journalist & Naturalist Join us for an in-depth look at the different theories about one of the great mysteries of archaeology: the transportation of the giant Moai statues on Easter Island. How did the ancient Rapa Nui people move these heavy figures for miles to different areas of the island? We will explore the many theories presented by researchers over the years and learn more about this fascinating culture. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Lincoln Center, a West Side Story]( With John Kriskiewicz Architect & Educator Marked for demolition as a slum that inspired the 1957 play, “West Side Story,” scenes for the 1961 movie were filmed on this very site just as the district gave way to a glittering preforming arts center and a new high-rise neighborhood. The real story includes ethnic and racial tensions, urban renewal, the Cold War, and architectural and political rivalries that played out as the consensus of the 1950s gave way to the tumult of the 1960s. Let’s explore the dramatic story that brought Lincoln Center into being in the middle of the 20th Century, and watch as it is reimagined for the 21st Century. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass]( With Gary Ginell Grammy-nominated Writer & Music Historian With his intoxicating blend of pop, jazz, and mariachi trumpets, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass were a phenomenon in the 1960s, at one point, selling more records than even the Beatles. This presentation traces the early years of his career, from a struggling musician operating out of his garage to pop music mogul and co-founder of A&M Records. A dramatic career that took off quickly in a matter of a few years. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. (ET) / 12:00 p.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Art and Religion in the Cyclades]( With Chris Adamson Archaeologist & Educator With small picturesque ports, lively tavernas, and blue-domed churches clustered alongside white sandy beaches, the Cyclades are many people’s idyllic vision of Greece. The islands have a long and rich history which is explored in this lecture through the religious art produced there over the last five millennia. The lecture will examine the iconic minimalist figurines of the prehistoric “Cycladic Culture,” known to have influenced modern artists such as Pablo Picasso and Henry Moore. We will look more closely at some familiar (and less familiar) masterpieces of Classical Greece produced in the islands, including the Venus de Milo, and navigate the development of Greek Christian art in the islands through to the modern period. 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. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email from Road Scholar with Zoom links to tune in, OR you can find your Zoom links in “[My Account]( !” [View online]( © 2021 Elderhostel Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. 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