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Ira Epstein, Ph.D., co-author of “The Proficient Reader,” served as professor and chairperson of the Communication Skills Department at LaGuardia Community College, C.U.N.Y. and directed the college’s Technology Learning Center. In addition to his academic life, he worked as a musician performing in the Catskills, recorded with Tayku, a Hebrew jazz/rock ensemble, taught music to children in summer camps, and toured with Theodore Bikel and Herschel Bernardi in the ’70s as part of a UJA program. Most recently, he has been lecturing to adults on comedy, music and the music of Israel. He continues to speak at synagogues, senior centers, JCCs, libraries and elderhostels and at meetings of national organizations such as The National Council of Jewish Women, Hadassah and B’nai B’rith. He earned his B.A. and M.A. from Brooklyn College, C.U.N.Y. and his Ph.D. from Fordham University.
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- “Wonderful evening that followed the course
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- “On an extremely frigid evening, when most of
us had probably toyed with staying home under
our blankets, he delighted and entertained.”
The Observational Humor of Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld is one of the most successful and
influential comedians of his generation. His ability to
observe things that we just take for granted is his
source of superior comedy and his material holds a
truly timeless quality. This lecture will trace his
development and analyze his comedic style with
numerous audiovisual clips that will demonstrate
that he remains a master of his domain.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # W1T1 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Tuesday, January 17 2017 |
| Time: | 7 - 8:30 PM |
| Fee: | $25 / member; $35 / non-member |
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