Leading Men: Historic Lancaster, PA, is a six-session series. Dr. Robert Frick, historian and presenter, will share the lives and times of 22 Historic Downtown Lancastrians. Grouped into six categories - Initiators, Pennsylvania’s Only U.S. President, Ministers, Proponents, Merchants, and Artists and Inventors - the brief biographies will demonstrate the critical roles these figures played in making Lancaster great. Participants should prepare for lively presentations filled with interesting facts and peppered with humor. Dr. Frick’s goal is education with a smile.

Come learn how to make a pair of delightful “snow people” from socks. After forming the body, we will have the added fun of dressing them in hats and sweaters to make each snowperson unique. No crafting experience is necessary. This handcrafted item makes an excellent gift for the person who has everything.

In 1998, the American Film Institute (AFI) polled over 1,500 artists and film industry leaders to gather their votes for the top 100 American films of all time. These “arbiters of excellence” chose from a list of 400 nominated films. The criteria included critical recognition, major awards won, popularity over time, historical significance, and cultural impact. Controversy ensued as often happens with any list of excellence. The AFI produced a revised list in 2007, and films were dropped, others added, some moved up, and others dropped down. This 2007 list will serve as the basis for the course. In Part 1 we will count down from #100 to #51. For each film, we will examine the historical and cultural context, the impact of each film on the art of feature narrative films, and discuss why this film found its way onto this exalted list. Clips will be shown for each film. Part 2 will be offered in Spring 2022.

In 1998, the American Film Institute (AFI) polled over 1500 artists and film industry leaders to gather their votes for the top 100 American films of all time. These “arbiters of excellence” chose from a list of 400 nominated films. The criteria included critical recognition, major awards won, popularity over time, historical significance, and cultural impact. Controversy ensued as often happens with any list of excellence. The AFI produced a revised list in 2007, and films were dropped, others added, some moved up, and others dropped down. This 2007 list will serve as the basis for the course. In Part 1 we will count down from #100 to #51. For each film, we will examine the historical and cultural context, the impact of each film on the art of feature narrative films and discuss why this film found its way onto this exalted list. Clips will be shown for each film. Part 2 will be offered in Spring 2022.

Do you receive lots of scam calls? How about robocalls? Are you afraid of having your identity stolen? Do you receive solicitations in the mail for charity contributions or information about lotteries or sweepstakes? Attend this session and learn about the latest scams and how to protect yourself. Become informed while entertained!

Sacred calligraphy… oriental carpets… the glittering domes of the Taj Mahal… the lively details of Persian court painting – all show the beauty and diversity of Islamic art and architecture. Our own eyes are accustomed to Western artistic traditions: portraits, landscapes, historical drama, religious allegory. The anonymous craftsmen of the Islamic world offer a different perspective on the form and function of art. Come with an open mind, and you’ll gain a new appreciation for the achievements of this brilliant, thousand-year tradition.