It was a turbulent decade filled with contrasts and the Broadway musical was no exception. The 1960s saw such diverse shows as Hello, Dolly! and Hair, Bye Bye Birdie and Fiddler on the Roof, and Mame and Man of La Mancha. We will be looking at such hits as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 1776, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Funny Girl, and Camelot, as well as several lesser known works. The class is part lecture, part watching scenes from these musicals and listening to some of the most memorable songs that came from them.

Thomas Hischak is a retired Professor of Performing Arts from the State University of New York College at Cortland. He is the author of over thirty books on theatre, film, and popular music.

Class sessions will be on Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 and Dec. 7 from 9:30 to 11 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

NO CLASS SESSIONS on Nov. 23 and Dec. 14, 21, 28.

For ages 18 and up.

"Come and join others as we enjoy singing beloved Christmas Carols and maybe a Thanksgiving song or two."

This class may be taken alone or as preparation for the four-session November/December Christmas Caroling class that will conclude on Tuesday, December 8th with performances of the carols at local rehabilitation and memory care centers. 

No prior singing or choral experience needed. 

Bring a pencil.

Abby is a graduate of Vassar College (BA) and Columbia University (MA, M.Phil., Ph.D.), and the Mannes College Wagner Theater Program.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Nov. 10, 17 and Dec. 1, 8 from 10:15 to 11:15 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

NO CLASS SESSIONS on Nov. 3, 24 and Dec. 15, 22, 29.

For ages 18 and up.