TICKETS: $15 | Begins 5pm | Contact Richard Reeves for tickets and more information
This unforgettable and thought-provoking performance will make you laugh and sigh. Experience a look at the past, the present, and glimpse the future while the Hannan Center Players perform original and classic poetry, short stories, music and more !!!
Embrace this colorful world of seasoned sisters and brothers…the elders.
We hope to see you there!
August 1 | Time: 5-7 PM | Location: Hannan Center Black Box Theater – Lower-Level | Cost: $15 | Billy Strayhorn — Music & *Film “Lush Life”
For this episode, we will focus on the vast musical impact of tremendously prolific composer, Billy “Sweet Pea” Strayhorn. We will examine his lifelong musical journey as an indispensable artistic counterweight to Duke Ellington. To supplement the discussion, there will be a showing of the documentary, Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life, which sheds necessary light on the complicated obstacles Strayhorn was forced to navigate as an openly gay Black man, as well as a preeminent musical artist. Live performances of his works will illustrate the profound and long-lasting nature of Strayhorn’s immense musical catalog.
September 12 | Time: 5-7 PM | Location: Hannan Center Black Box Theater – Lower – Level | Cost: $15 | Quincy Jones — Lecture & *Film “The Wiz”
The focus of this episode will be the incomparably influential Quincy Jones. We will discuss his plethora of original compositions and arrangements, as well as the many significant artists and projects he shaped as a vetted musical architect and guide. The lecture will be preceded by a showing of The Wiz, laying the groundwork for our discussion of its soundtrack composer’s expansive artist portfolio.
October 3 | Time: 5-7 PM | Location: Hannan Center Black Box Theater – Lower – Level | Cost: $15 | TBA — Lecture & *Film “Title”
November 7 | Time: 5-7 PM | Location: Hannan Center Black Box Theater – Lower – Level | Cost: $15 | TBA — Lecture & *Film “Title”
December 5 | Time: 5-7 PM | Location: Hannan Center Black Box Theater – Lower – Level | Cost: $15 | TBA — Lecture & *Film “Title”
If you could learn more about technology, what would it be?
Staying connected using technology is important for everyone!
Beyond U Spring/Summer Catalog
DRUMS ALIVE: GOLDEN BEATSThis class is a drumming and movement workout that is specifically designed to enhance physical, emotional and cognitive health.
Instructor: Meida Ollivierra l Time: 9AM – 10AM l Location: Zoom
Class Size: 10 min
Summer Sizzle – Tech Workshops
Each Tech Workshop will consist of a 30-minute lecture and a 30-minute hands-on, or Q &A.
Materials needed: A computer lab will be provided for computer workshops at Hannan Center.
Participants must have their own electronic devices for the Zoom workshops.
Anita T. Gibbs has over 25 years of experience in technology and computer science instruction at the Undergraduate and primary education levels. She has written computer courses, including a Capstone for a graduate student thesis argument. Ms. Gibbs has worked with The Hannan Center over the past 5 years providing instruction for older adults to assist in the foundation of technological ideas and principles. The courses provide the skills and knowledge needed for successful navigation, enabling a viable source of secure understanding and knowledge, for the ever-changing applied sciences and technological advances in today’s computer dynamics.
Show Me the Money
Saturday, May 18 | Time: 10 –11PM | Location: Hannan Center| Cost: $5
Students will review select financial applications to address usage as well as tips and tricks to secure personal data while in use. Bill payment options, auto pay, and paying by phone will be demonstrated.
Not Just TikTok and Instagram
Saturday, May 18 | Time: 12 –1PM | Location: Hannan Center| Cost: $5
Participants will learn basic photo and video creation, including cropping, filter use, colorization, black and white, shading, etc. Also visit platforms like Meta (Facebook) and X (formally Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok.
Internet Terms to Remember
Saturday, June 15 | Time: 10 – 11PM | Location: Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants the day before the workshop. | Cost: $5
Students will learn research methods, terms, and tasks for everyday use while using smartphones or computer devices.
Digital Messaging
Saturday, June 15 | Time: 12 – 1PM | Location: Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants the day before the workshop. | Cost: $5
Participants will navigate email, texting, and other online communication. Includes editing, erasing/attaching docs and or photos.
Artificial Intelligence: Real or Memorex?
Saturday, July 20 | Time: 10-11AM| Location: Hannan Center | Cost: $5
Participants will review what is artificial and what is real. What are the (positive or negative) implications of (AI created) Photos, illustration, tests, etc.
Computer Navigation: Tricks and Tips
Saturday, July 20 | Time: 12- 1PM | Location: Hannan Center | Cost: $5
Students will revisit some computer basics and review tips and tricks to better navigate Smart-phone and hand- held computer type devices.