On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory at Washington Square in New York City burned, killing 145 workers. It is remembered as one of the most infamous incidents in American industrial history as the deaths were largely preventable – most of the victims, young immigrant women, died as a result of neglected safety […]

Explore balance improvement techniques to reduce falls with Tai Chi instructor Glenn Eisen. The likelihood of falling increases as we get older, and the fear of falling can actually increase the probability that a fall will occur. Glenn Eisen will provide helpful information and movement exercises that focus on balance improvement in accordance with The […]

From colonial times to the present day, African American artists have had an impact on the art world. This course covers the artists of the Harlem Renaissance including famous names like Jacob Lawrence, Augusta Savage, Faith Ringold, and Romare Bearden, and several self-taught or outsider artists. Also included are some contemporary standouts like Kehinde Wiley, […]

World Folklore and Folktales Join us for a presentation about all the different folklore and folktales from around the world!   About the presenter: Actor/entertainer and acclaimed storyteller Richard Mann has performed at the New Jersey Storytelling Festival and was featured at the Morris World Storytelling Festival. His programs embrace many cultures and languages. He […]

Join us for a live performance that takes you on a journey through the music and history of a bygone era but one whose effects are still felt today. Native Yiddish speaker, Dr. Diane Cypkin, will sing and discuss the wonderful songs made famous by legends like Molly Picon and Menasha Skulnik, while discussing the […]