Music Appreciation
Paul Offenkrantz, D.M., a native of
Brooklyn, attended Oberlin College,
where he earned his Bachelor of Arts
degree. After pursuing graduate studies
at the Yale School of Music, he entered
Hebrew Union College-School of Sacred Music, where
he pursued cantorial studies and was the recipient of
numerous awards for outstanding achievement. Paul
received his Cantorial Ordination and Master of Sacred
Music Degree in 1989. In his long and distinguished
career, Paul has proudly served congregations in New
York, Philadelphia, Chicago and West Palm Beach.
Hebrew Union College awarded Paul a Doctor of
Music degree (honaris causa) in 2014. After an
extensive period of study, Paul recently added the title
of “Rabbi” to his credentials, receiving his Rabbinic
Ordination from the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute
of New York.
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Stephen Sondheim
Revered Icon of American Musical Theater
With the passing of Stephen Sondheim last Thanksgiving, America and the world lost one of its most beloved and revered composers and lyricists – one who changed the face of American Musical Theater and redefined the boundaries of what a Broadway musical could express and the way it expressed it. Earning recognition initially as a brilliant lyricist for West Side Story (music: Leonard Bernstein) and Gypsy! (music: Jule Styne), Sondheim then went on to write both music and lyrics for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Teaming up with producer/director Harold Prince, the 1970s brought a string of groundbreaking shows including: Company; Follies; A Little Night Music; Pacific Overtures; and Sweeney Todd. The 1980s brought Merrily We Roll Along; Sunday in the Park with George; Into the Woods – the last two of which were collaborations with director and playwright, James Lapine. Sondheim’s works have stood the test of time because they explore the human condition with all its ambiguity and frailty. This series will explore Sondheim’s unique genius with many musical illustrations and video clips.
Four Lectures
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| Course # F4R1 — Full 4 Weeks
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursdays, October 13, 20, 27; November 3 2022 |
| Time: | 9:30 - 11 AM |
| Fee: | $60 / member; $80 / non-member |
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Larry King
From the Streets of Brooklyn to CNN Headliner
Lawrence Harvey Zeiger (aka Larry King) became one of the 20th Century’s most recognizable faces and unlikely celebrities. By his own admission, no one would ever pay to see him act, sing, dance, tell jokes, or play sports. It was his innate curiosity about people and his ability to listen (combined with personal
drive and hard work) that propelled him to the spotlight — first in radio, and then on a fledgling cable television network which eventually made him a household name. For twenty years, millions of people tuned into Larry King Live! as the bespectacled, suspender-wearing host would interview prominent
figures from the world of politics, entertainment, science, and sports. King’s nonconfrontational approach and conversational style attracted many guests that rarely granted interviews. This lecture will present an overview of Larry King’s fascinating life and career utilizing video clips throughout the decades.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # F1M6 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Monday, December 12 2022 |
| Time: | 2:30 - 4 PM |
| Fee: | $30 / member; $35 / non-member |
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