Southern Ingenuity in Life and the Arts

FIVE Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. - JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

SERIES FEE: $50
In this series (inspired by the Emeritus Program's popular Bluestem Festival), we'll look at a group of 20^th century American authors and artists whose lives began south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Their originality and individuality stunned audiences the world over. Was the South their muse? Join us to find out!
HUM S86-43, OC/SK, 5 Tue., 6/1-6/29, 10-11:30 am     CRN 50135

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Tuesday, June 1
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS   FEE: $15
Tennessee Williams exploded onto the scene with The Glass Menagerie and went on to establish himself as one of America's great dramatic writers. Explore the life, times, and works of this talented yet tragic genius with Virginia Gibbons, a member of the English faculty at Oakton and discussion leader at Chicago's Irish American Heritage Center.
HUM S86-44, OC/SK, 1 Tue., 6/1, 10-11:30 am   CRN 50136

Tuesday, June 8
THE COMPLEX AND HUMANE MISS EUDORA WELTY    FEE: $15
“To capture transience was the greatest need I had,” said Eudora Welty, one of the 20th century’s most important writers. She was born and died in Mississippi, yet sent across all borders the transience she captured so glowingly. To celebrate her life is to examine what we have rather than what we want, and who we are rather than who we might want to be. Join Emeritus favorite Jim Rooney and dramatist Georgie Ellis as they bring Welty to life.
HUM S86-45, OC/SK, 1 Tue., 6/8, 10-11:30 am    CRN 50137


Tuesday, June 15
WOODIE GUTHERIE:
A PROPHET FOR OUR TIME    FEE: $15
"I come with the dust and I go with the wind," said Woody Guthrie (1912-1967). And while Guthrie wrote songs that helped make sense of the Great Depression, his lyrics could easily be sung today by America's unemployed. Join Bucky Halker for a stirring presentation of Guthrie's working class protest music.
HUM S86-46, OC/SK, 1 Tue., 6/15, 10-11:30 am    CRN 50138

Tuesday, June 22
CAPOTE                 
Truman Capote's Alabama roots are reflected not only in his speech but also in his view of life. Although he abandoned the South for the glitter of New York, his "jet set" status never overpowered his Southern vision. Join Emeritus favorite Tricia Kessie to reflect on Capote's early short story, "A Christmas Memory."
HUM S86-47, OC/SK, 1 Tue., 6/22, 10-11:30 am   CRN 50139

Tuesday, June 29
JAMES EARL JONES: AMERICAN MASTER         FEE: $15
Known for his extraordinary character portrayals, James Earl Jones has built a legacy as one of America's master actors. Born in "Jim Crow" Mississippi and raised in Michigan, he has won many accolades (including two Tony Awards) for his work on stage and in such films as Dr. Strangelove, Star Wars, and Field of Dreams. Join actor Razz Jenkins for an overview of Jones' career.
HUM S86-48 OC/SK, 1 Tue., 6/29, 10-11:30 am   CRN 50305

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