Opportunities To Ignite Your Mind
Fall Courses 2024
Musica Intima
Exploring the Inner Workings
of Music!
With Ian Douglas
6 Thursdays 7-9pm
Sept.19th - Oct. 24th
The Night Sky
Looking Up with Wonder
Since Ancient Times
With Rick Scholes
3 Mondays 7-9pm
Oct. 21-Nov.4
An Anecdotal History of Ottawa
With Phil Jenkins
3 Wednesdays 1:30-3:30pm
Nov.6-20th
Have you ever fallen in love with a song, soundtrack, or symphony - and wondered why? Over the course of six interactive lectures, we will explore some of the hidden elements that are built into the music we love. Participants will listen to samples of music from around the world, watch music performances, and try listening ‘experiments’ to gain new insights about how we hear and respond to music.
Ever wondered why those objects in the night sky look and move as they do? When humans first figured out the structure of the universe? If “supermoons” are really super? How telescopes work? Where to find the North Star? What the difference is between astronomy and astrology? This course will answer these questions, and plenty more, using photos, diagrams, illustrations, and perhaps an equation or two.
Many see the history of Ottawa as it was taught to them in school; dull and political. It's current reputation does little to alleviate those perceptions. In the deft hands of Phil Jenkins however, rich anecdotes about compelling events, suspect decisions and a cast of eccentric characters unwind a timeline taking us through pre-settlement to the current status as a national capital of almost 1.5 million people.