Kirkwood OASIS
We thank the city of Kirkwood and the Kirkwood Parks & Recreation staff for inviting OASIS into the Kirkwood community. We now invite you to discover more with us in Kirkwood this spring.
Building a Love that Lasts: The Seven Surprising Secrets of Successful Marriage
Drs. Charley and Liz Schmitz, Official PsychologyToday.com Marriage Experts
& award-winning authors
Award-winning authors and marriage experts discuss their newest book. Dr. Charles
Schmitz is the Dean of the College of Education at UMSL.
Kirkwood OASIS 320
Wednesday, Feb 24, 10:30-12:00
Fee: $5
Hoecakes, Hambone, And All That Jazz: African
American Traditions In Missouri
Rose M. Nolen, author
Explore the ways in which African Americans in Missouri developed cultural,
musical and religious traditions that enabled them to retain customs from their
past while adapting to the circumstances of the present. Nolen traces the African-
American presence in Missouri from the early colonial period, through the Civil
War and Reconstruction, up to the struggles of the civil rights movement and integration.
Kirkwood OASIS 303
Monday, Apr 19, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $15
Understanding Contemporary Art
Kathryn Adamchick, art educator
Gain a greater understanding of contemporary art in this introduction to the artists,
movements and ideas of the 20th century that pushed boundaries and changed
definitions of “art.”
Kirkwood OASIS 309
Thursday, Mar 18-Apr 1, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $40; Sessions: 3
The Best Annuals for Missouri with June Hutson
June Hutson, Missouri Botanical Garden, Kemper Home Demonstration Gardens Supervisor
From the Missouri Botanical Garden to your home garden come expert tips on which annuals are best suited for the St. Louis area. In this special presentation just for OASIS, Hutson will show how to enhance the beauty of your summer garden with annuals. During her more than 30-year career at the Garden, Hutson has been recognized as one of the top names in hands-on gardening. She was named the Aurelia Schlapp Curator of Perennials, the only horticulture curatorship awarded in the history of the Missouri Botanical Garden. She is the author of
Annual Gardening for the
American Garden Guide series and numerous articles in such magazines as
Fine Gardening, Midwest Living and
Better Homes and Gardens.
Kirkwood OASIS 304
Tuesday, Apr 13, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $15
Drawing Fundamentals
Eugene Ruble, Illustrator
This in-depth study of the fundamentals of sketching and drawing disciplines introduces the use of tools for rendering techniques.
Kirkwood OASIS 311
Monday, Mar 8-Apr 12, 10:30-12:30
Fee: $42; Sessions: 6
Watercolor Painting
Mary Beth Flynn
Learn how to paint with watercolor. This class will teach you the basics to begin working with watercolor. Students purchase supplies.
Kirkwood OASIS 312
Wednesday, Mar 3-Apr 7, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $60; Sessions: 6
Early Rock n’ Roll
Bob Lord, entertainment history specialist
Good golly, Miss Molly! Join us as we rock around the clock and revisit the early days of rock and roll when Bill Haley, Elvis, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry and others were inventing the music that started it all. So, put on your bobby sox and blue suede shoes and join us for a discussion supplemented with video clips and audio examples of these influential artists from the 1950s.
Kirkwood OASIS 313
Thursday, Feb 25, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $9
Route 66
Joe Costantino, media history specialist
Cruise down America’s Main Street, Route 66 in this multi-media experience. Learn how the route developed from cow trails, farm and gravel roads into a legend.
Kirkwood OASIS 314
Tuesday, Mar 16, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $9
The Golden Age of Radio
Rick Langdon, historic radio specialist
From 1935 to 1950, radios were the primary medium in the United States. Families gathered around their radios each day to hear the news and also to be entertained by stories of mystery, drama and intrigue. Step back into the golden age of radio in this multi-media presentation.
Kirkwood OASIS 315
Thursday, Apr 15, 10:00-11:30
Fee: $15
The 1950s: The Good Old Days?
Tom St. John
Come and recall, discuss and laugh (or cry) at the way we were and ask if the 1950s
were “the good old days.” Explore the changes that erupted from this period as
traditional styles in family and community were being reshaped and new ways of
thinking were beginning to surface.
Kirkwood OASIS 308
Monday/Thursday, Mar 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29, 1:00-3:00
Fee: $52; Sessions: 5
News That Matters: The Beacon Public Insight
Discussions
Discuss the news that matters with seasoned journalists from
The St. Louis Beacon, an online newspaper founded with the goals of challenging conventional wisdom and exposing corruption, prejudice and nonsense. Join
The Beacon journalists in conversations about what is happening in your community.
Kirkwood OASIS 321
Thursday, Apr 22, 10:00-12:00
Fee: $10
Midtown Alley Renaissance
Jassen Johnson, Renaissance Development Associates,
owner
The Midtown Alley area of Locust Street in St. Louis, once known as “Auto Row” from the 1920s through World War II, is making a strong comeback with restaurants and other businesses. Renaissance Development Associates is developing the area and has high hopes for the continued growth of the area.
Kirkwood OASIS 323
Wednesday, Mar 24, 1:00-2:30
Fee: $10
History of Chinese Medicine
Patrick Kennedy, D.C., NCCAOM
See a demonstration of needle acupuncture as Dr. Patrick Kennedy presents the history of Chinese Medicine, including Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and other Asian forms of healing, in this class just for OASIS members. Discuss the unique philosophy of Asian Medicine, and the many ways that it both differs and is similar to Western Medicine.
Kirkwood OASIS 300
Thursday, Mar 25, 1:00-2:30
Fee: $8
Line Dancing
Gerry & Marlene Strait
Learn line dancing moves while having fun. No partner required!
Kirkwood OASIS 317
Tuesday, Mar 2-Apr 13, 11:30-12:30
Kirkwood OASIS 318
Tuesday, Apr 20-May 18, 11:30-12:30
Fee: $38; Sessions: 6