Seeking a New Common Ground: The 2016 Presidential Election and the Future of America Margaret Hoover and John Avlon
As the election draws near, join us for an evening of political banter and argumentation with Hoover & Avlon.
Caution Before Voting! Lampooning & Laughs with P.J. O’Rourke
Laugh and learn when P.J. O’Rourke brings his sharp satire to the Open VISIONS Forum.
What is a Republican to Do? Robert A. George Open VISIONS Forum: Espresso
Notable columnist Robert George gives insight on the GOP in the midst of changing political landscape.
‘Truckin’ with The Grateful Dead: Hippies to Highbrows
Celebrate the Grateful Dead, America’s greatest road band with a musical performance and rock-inspired conversation
Timothy P. Shriver, PhD: Overcoming the Fear of Difference
An exemplar of public service, Timothy Shriver joins us to discuss his work for the Special Olympics.
Open VISIONS Forum: James Blake
Blake returns to Fairfield to discuss his journey to the US Open and race relations in America
Open VISIONS Forum: Refusing to be Silenced: My Nomadic Journey from Islam to the West Ayaan Hirsi Ali
A story of courage, passion, and persistence at great personal risk, Ayaan Hirsi Ali shares her story.
Media and Democracy: The Press, Public Opinion and the 2016 Presidential Election Instructor: Dr. David Gudelunas
Begins October 13 – Ends November 10, 2016 Thursday afternoons: 12:00 P.M. – 1:45 P.M.
Behind the Curtain: Mozart to Saariaho: The Met Opera Season in Depth Instructor: Dr. Orin Grossman
Begins September 20 - Ends October 18, 2016 Tuesday mornings: 10:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
Power, Prestige and Piety: Art in the Venetian Renaissance Instructor: Fiona Garland
Begins October 19th - November 16th Wednesday mornings: 10:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
You On the Aisle: What Made Those Films So Memorable?
Instructor: Peter J. Fox Begins February 22 – ends March 22 Wednesday afternoons: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
