December 23, 2003

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Expand your cultural horizons by taking music, art, or literature courses offered this spring by the Oakton Community College Emeritus Program.

Topics in Humanities Great Moments in Opera II (HUM 290-001) studies the work of famous opera composers including Mozart, Donizetti, Wagner, Verdi, Bizet, and Puccini. The 17-week class meets 9 - 11:50 a.m. on Fridays, starting Jan. 23 at the Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie.

The Klezmer Story (MUS S66-71) explores the origin of klezmer, the ancient secular Jewish folk music that originated in Central and Eastern Europe and played at Jewish celebrations. This six-week course meets 10 - 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, starting Jan. 13 at the Skokie Chamber of Commerce, 5006 Oakton St., Skokie.

Other Emeritus cultural classes offered during the spring 2004 semester include Topics in Literature: Chicago Writers (EGL 290-001) and Great Portraits (SOC S64-71).

Students age 60 and over who reside within Oakton's district pay half-tuition for Emeritus noncredit classes. Those who have registered for an Oakton credit class within the last three years or an Alliance for Lifelong Learning noncredit class within the last five years may register using the Touch-Tone system by dialing 847-635-1616. Touch-Tone registration requires payment using a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).

For more information, call 847-635-1414 or 847-982-9888, press 3. For a complete listing of Emeritus classes, course fees, seminars, and events visit www.oakton.edu/emeritus.

Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806

Register Now for January Emeritus Programs at Oakton

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