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Spring Term

The French and American Presidents from WWII to Today

Tuesday, April 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Presented by French-American journalist Guillaume Serina

De Gaulle-Kennedy, Pompidou-Nixon, Mitterrand-Reagan, Chirac-Clinton, Macron-Trump... the relationships between the two oldest allies are not always easy going. This presentation, rich in anecdotes, tells a complicated but fascinating love/hate story between America and France from World War II to today. Serina, a teacher, and five time published author will lead us through the history. Tickets will be available at the door, space permitting. This one-time only program will be in-person and will not be recorded. Reservations are suggested. Please use the registration button to register.

For more information please contact Annie Laskey at (626) 685-6702 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Cost:
$12 – Members
$15 - Non-members


Spring Term

Behind the Scenes: The Films and Filmmakers That Changed Hollywood

Tuesdays, April 16 – May 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. via Zoom

Presented by Emmy-nominated documentarian and author Steven C. Smith

This series will reveal the compelling human stories behind classic movies and their makers. We’ll discover how these storytellers changed Hollywood, and why their films remain vital today. Weekly topics include The Making of Casablanca, Hollywood Sci-fi and the Soviet Scares in the 1950s, Hollywood Rebels: Orson Wells and Otto Preminger, Mel Brooks and the Art of the Movie Parody, Screwball Comedy, and the Era of Musical Blockbusters. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Recordings of sessions are available to registered participants. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please use the registration button to register.

For more information please contact Annie Laskey at (626) 685-6702 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Cost:
$75 – Members
$90 - Non-members