ExplorationsCraven Community College Foundation

The Lifetime Learning CenterPrograms for 2017 - 2018

with an introduction to Craven Community College’s Adult Enrichment Program

About the Lifetime Learning CenterWe hope you’ll join us for adventures near and far.

This brochure is your invitation to join Craven Community College Foundation’s Lifetime Learning Center (LLC) for a wide variety of programs and activities.

Whether it’s a film that intrigues, a performance that inspires, a Broadway production that excites or a regional tour that delights, we hope you will find the LLC to be a resource that enhances your quality of life and satisfies your quest for adventures both near and far.

The LLC is a concept-based program that embraces accomplished adults who are seeking multiple and diverse opportunities in learning for the pure pleasure of it. We are keenly aware that our community is brimming with individuals, both natives and newcomers, who have completed their formal education, but are still active and hungry for interesting and diverse learning experiences. We hope you’ll join us for all we have to offer.

This year the LLC celebrates 10 years of quality programming and we would be remiss if we did not fully acknowledge and express our sincerest gratitude for the generous support of our corporate sponsors: Mr. Jon Tait, CFP and Ms. Ashley Martin, Financial Advisor of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. We are grateful for their support of Explorations programming and we thank them for their continued commitment to lifetime learning at Craven Community College.

Classroom Opportunties

In addition to the full LLC schedule of events and activities, we have included information in this publication about Craven Community College’s Adult Enrichment Program (AEP). The AEP offers a wide variety of course topics within the class schedule. See pages 16 to 18 for a listing of classes offered in the fall term and information about how to register for classes.

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International TravelExploring Greece and Its Islands

Featuring Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae, Mykonos and SantoriniMay 20 - June 3, 2018 - 15 days

The Lifetime Learning Center is pleased to announce Exploring Greece and Its Islands, an International Travel and Learn Adventure. This comprehensive journey explores Greece’s most important ancient monuments, including the famed Temple of Zeus, the incredible Acropolis in Athens, the archeological site of Olympia and ancient artifacts of Delphi.

During this 15-day tour we will also explore the excavations of the ancient city at Akrotiri. Described by many as the most important prehistoric settlement found anywhere in the Eastern Mediterranean. We’ll learn the history of this fascinating country from local experts on fully guided tours through Athens, Meteora, Delphi, Olympia and Corinth.

Exploring Greece – at a glance• Join a local expert to explore Athens and its famed sites. • Visit two breathtaking Byzantine monasteries in Metéora, built over 600 years ago.• Tour the Delphi Museum with its priceless collection of ancient artifacts.• Experience traditional Greek music with a delightful Greek dance class.• Explore the grandeur of Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games.• Journey through Mykonos, the jewel of the Cyclades Islands.• Feast on local food and wine at a traditional “taverna.”• Partake in a Mediterranean cooking experience followed by a traditional lunch.• Sample the finest wines in Greece during a winery tour in Santorini.

For complete details regarding our group tour, we invite you to join us on Tuesday, November 14, at 2 p.m. for a presentation that will reveal all the details. Representatives from the Lifetime Learning Center and AAA Members Choice Vacations will be on hand to share the complete itinerary, pricing details and inclusions for this trip. Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend. The capacity for this group tour is limited to 32 individuals.

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To learn about the complete itinerary, pricing and inclusions, please join us for this FREE

Travelogue and Information Session

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 - 2-3:30 p.m.. Naumann Community Room (#115)

Student Center - New Bern CampusRegister online for the

Travelogue and Information Session www.Cravencc.edu/LLC or leave a message: (252) 633-2618

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Explorations: The International Film Series

Friday, September 8

The Water DivinerAustralia (2014) Drama, War - 112 mins - Rated RLanguage: English

After the Battle of Gallipoli in 1915, an Australian farmer, Connor (Russell Crowe), travels to Turkey to find his three sons who are all missing in action. While staying at a hotel in Istanbul, he develops a relationship with its owner, Ayshe. He also struggles through the war-torn landscape with a Turkish officer and encounters those who would prefer he leave their country. Inspired by true events, Connor is determined to find his sons and bring them home. The Great War serves as the background for this powerful film about family and the meaning of a promise made – and kept.

Friday, October 6

2017The Man WhoKnew InfinityUK / USA (2014)Biography, Drama - 106 mins - PG-13 Languages: English / Tamil / Sanskrit

This absorbing biopic recounts the life of self-taught Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, who made his way to Trinity College at Cambridge in 1913 and rose to prominence under the tutelage of renowned math professor G.H. Hardy. From abject poverty in India, Ramanujan fights against racism and cultural differences to study, develop and publish his mathematical theories. His relationship with Professor Hardy grew from one of challenge to one of shared admiration as their worlds began to collide with the beginning of WWI. The Man Who Knew Infinity is an inspiring testament to professional talent and familial devotion.

Friday, November 3

DoughHungary / UK (2015)Comedy, Drama - 94 mins - Not Rated Language: English

With his Kosher bakery business faltering badly, the feisty and elderly Jewish Nat is under increasing pressure from his son to close down the shop. However, the arrival of Ayyash, a young Muslim apprentice soon puts an unexpected charge in Nat’s sales. Though troubled, Ayyash develops an unlikely friendship with Nat as he learns the trade in Nat’s London bakery. Together, they find common ground through a love of baking and an unconventional recipe that ensures the business will flourish. Despite the differences in their age, race and religion, together, Nat and Ayyash humorously find redemption in Dough.

Friday, January 5

A Man Called OveSweden (2012) Comedy, Drama - 116 mins - PG-13Languages: Swedish / Persian

Despite being deposed as president of his condo’s resident association, 59-year-old misanthrope Ove continues to plague his neighbors with dictatorial demands. But when Ove’s new neighbor runs over his mailbox, the old crank finds he’s met his match. As Ove continues to try to enforce the community’s rules, and remain unhappy, he finds an unlikely friendship develop with his new neighbor. This is a heartwarming tale that teaches us all to try to better understand others, accept them for who they are and to live life together. Through humor and heart, A Man Called Ove tells a powerful story of friendship and acceptance.

www.CravenCC.edu/LLC

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Explorations: The International Film Series

Friday, February 2

New Zealand (2016) Adventure, Comedy, Drama - 116 mins Not Rated - Language: English

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Young misfit Ricky Baker, accustomed to the city and hip-hop music, is placed with foster parents in the New Zealand countryside in the hopes of a fresh start. He grows comfortable with his foster parents, loving Aunt Bella and cantankerous Uncle Hec, and his dog, Tupac. But when Bella’s death threatens to send Ricky back to child services, the irascible Hec heads for the bush with Ricky, setting off a national manhunt. They must either go down together or overcome their differences and survive as a team – a family. Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a comedic look at a most serious and challenging journey for a troubled teen and his newly widowed foster parent.

Friday, March 2

LionIndia / Australia (2016) Drama - 118 mins - PG-13 Languages: English / Hindi / Bengali

In 1986, five-year-old Saroo becomes trapped on a decommissioned passenger train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from a poor home and loving family. He must learn to survive alone in Calcutta; unable to identify himself or his family. Ultimately, he is adopted by a privileged and loving Australian couple and raised in Tasmania. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home. Based on a true story, Saroo struggles between two families and two worlds as he searches for where he truly belongs.

Friday, April 13The African Doctor France (2016) Biography, Comedy, Drama - 96 mins Not-rated - Language: English

The African Doctor is the true story of Seyolo Zantoko. As a new doctor of Congolese descent in France, Seyolo wanted to avoid the corruption of his country and turned down an offer to be the personal doctor to Zaire’s president, Joseph-Desire Mobutu. Instead, Seyolo moves his family to a small, rural French village. They struggle to adapt – the locals consider him a sorcerer and will not visit him, his children are bullied and his wife is outcast. Despite these challenges, the family perseveres and, in time, they all win the trust and support of their new village.

Due to the variety of languages and accents represented, as well

as accommodation for the hearing impaired, all films are shown

with English subtitles.

Orringer AuditoriumNew Bern Campus

Two screenings:Fridays

2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Admission is Free

Your donations support the series!

Each year, members of the LLC International Film Selection Committee watch over 30 movies. They take notes, share their impressions and rate each of the films. They bring great ideas to the process and create one of the most creative and diverse film series in the region. We wish to recognize and thank our very hard-working film selection committee:

Penny BelangerMary Jo FoxSue GordonRoy Jackson

Joel & Nancy KaplanLucy Laurens

Judi LloydGeorge & Betty OrsegaMary Beth Seidenfield

Rosalie Wood

THANK YOU!

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2017

The Best of BroadwayWith each registration for a Lifetime Learning Center Best of Broadway day trip, participants will receive a continental breakfast at check-in, comfortable motorcoach transportation, a three-course gourmet luncheon at a fabulous Durham restaurant and PREMIER seating at The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC). We invite you to leave the driving and planning to us and we’ll drop you off and pick you up at the front door. Snacks are served on the return trip!

All shows in this program are Saturday matinée performances (2:00 p.m.). We typically meet on the New Bern Campus, in the Orringer Auditorium Lobby, at 8:00 a.m. for check-in. We depart at 8:30 a.m. and return to campus at approximately 7:30 p.m. All participants will receive a letter and/or email message with complete instructions two weeks prior to each trip. To register, visit the website at www.CravenCC.edu/LLC or call (252) 633-2618.

Saturday, November 4

Love Never Dies

The ultimate love story continues in LOVE NEVER DIES, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spell-binding sequel to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.

The year is 1907. It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House and the Phantom has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak shows of Coney Island. In this new, electrically charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to soar, but he has never stopped yearning for his one true love and musical protégée, Christine Daaé.

In a final bid to win back Christine’s love, the Phantom lures her to the glittering and glorious world of Coney Island…

LOVE NEVER DIES is a dazzling new production, which takes audiences on a thrilling rollercoaster ride of intrigue, obsession and romance. Be seduced by the beautiful; sometimes magical and poetic; sometimes joyful; and occasionally melancholic score.

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told Lives On

$219 - Register Now! Deadline - Sept. 29 www.CravenCC.edu/LLC

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Saturday, February 3

Les MisérablesThe Timeless Musical about

Love, Courage and Hope

Cameron Mackintosh presents this new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway.

With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly re-imagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck, cheering “Les Miz is born again!” (NY1).

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Featuring the thrilling score and beloved songs such as “I Dreamed a Dream,” LES MISÉRABLES is still the world’s most popular musical, breaking box office records everywhere in its 32nd year.

$229 - Register Now! Deadline - Dec. 15

Saturday, April 7

The Color Purple“One of the greatest revivals ever”

New York Magazine

THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic has conquered Broadway in an all-new “ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times) directed by Tony winner John Doyle.

With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story.

Don’t miss this stunning re-imagining of an epic tale about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South. It’s the musical sensation that New York Magazine calls “one of the greatest revivals ever.” Experience the exhilarating power of this Tony-winning triumph!

$229 - Registration begins October 15

Saturday, April 21

The Sound of Music “Sparkling, fresh and lively.”

Los Angeles Times

A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming to DPAC. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and “Edelweiss.”

THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp.

$219 - Registration begins November 15

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Explorationsin The ARTS

The Gospel JubilatorsFriday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. - Orringer Auditorium

Using “only the instruments God gave them,” the Gospel Jubilators have kept the Jubilee tradition alive and well in North Carolina for over 40 years. Although Jubilee singing may have peaked in popularity in the 1930s and 1940s, the Jubilator’s founder William P. Conner rejuvenated the style in 1972 when he founded the ensemble as a response to the growing commercialization of gospel music.

The Gospel Jubilators now consist of the second generation of performers faithful to the Jubilee tradition set by Daniel Massenburg. They are Don Adair, Frederick Tyson, Fulton Waddell, Robert Sherrill and Harry Leak, and they now carry the torch of the Jubilee tradition. This all-male vocal group performs acappella music with rare purity and soul, highlighting vocal traditions of the golden age of ‘30s and ‘40s gospel.

Feeding off the energy of Holiness congregations, historically these groups worked to turn out performances that were powerful, swinging and divinely inspired, and by the 1930s and ‘40s, jubilee quartet singing was arguably the most popular form of black gospel music in America. Many gospel devotees, including the members of the Jubilators, consider the jubilee years to be a golden era of gospel music.

2018Molasses CreekSaturday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. - Orringer Auditorium

Back by popular demand, Ocracoke Island’s own Molasses Creek returns to the Explorations series this January. As phenomenal songwriters and interpreters of song, Molasses Creek concerts run the gamut from traditional to contemporary acoustic folk, from sweet ballads with ensnaring vocal harmonies to truly hot instrumentals.

Since their last Craven CC visit in 2013, band regulars Fiddler Dave Tweedie, Gary Mitchell and Gerald Hampton have been joined by Kim France. Kim’s captivating command of the bass, beautiful harmonies and lead vocals, organically blend with Dave, Gary and Gerald, and create a spark for the next generation of Molasses Creek.

The band performs frequently throughout the eastern seaboard and New England, and as far west as Oklahoma and New Mexico. They own and operate Deepwater Theater on Ocracoke, performing and hosting shows there and touring off the island extensively October-May. Their 14 recordings have received airplay around the world, including releases in 2012 and 2014 reaching the top 5 in the National Folk Charts. They have won awards on “A Prairie Home Companion” and have also received a nomination for European Country Music Association Band of the Year.

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Molasses Creek

North Carolina Youth Tap EnsembleFriday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. - Orringer AuditoriumRhythm…funk…innovation…excitement: that’s the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble (NCYTE). One of the best youth tap ensembles in the world, NCYTE features 40 dancers, ages 8 to 18, who hail from throughout North Carolina. Don’t let the word “youth” fool you. These dancers tear up the floor with poise, passion and professionalism. NCYTE honors the traditions of this unique American form while infusing it with youthful energy, contemporary music and innovative dances from some of the world’s most talented choreographers.

Founded by JUBA award winning artistic director Gene Medler in 1983, NCYTE entertains audiences with cutting-edge contemporary choreography along with traditional rhythm tap. The list of choreographers who have created the company’s repertory reads like a who’s who in the tap world, including the legendary Savion Glover. NCYTE has toured throughout the U.S. and the world, with performances in Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany and Mexico. The company has toured or collaborated with the Greensboro Symphony, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Mallarme Chamber Players and the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, among others.

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Carolina BalletThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Haunted Tales Saturday, October 14 - Day TripA WORLD PREMIER BALLET FLETCHER OPERA THEATRE / RaleighWashington Irving’s bone-chilling tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, recounts Ichabod Crane’s doomed courtship with Katrina Van Tassel. After a party ends in heartbreak, Ichabod heads for home. As he passes a Haunted church, he comes “face to face” with the terrifying specter of the Headless Horseman. At daybreak, Ichabod is gone, and the only thing the citizens can find is his tri-corner hat. Choreographer in Residence Zalman Raffael brings this classic tale to the stage with a brand new ballet that has just the right mix of fright and delight.

Join the Lifetime Learning Center as we travel to Raleigh to enjoy this premier ballet experience presented by one of America’s finest arts organizations, the Carolina Ballet.

Day-trip participants will enjoy a continental breakfast at check-in, comfortable motorcoach transportation, a three-course gourmet luncheon at a fabulous gourmet restaurant and PREMIER ORCHESTRA seating at Fletcher Opera Theatre for this Saturday matinee performance.

$169 - Register Now! Deadline - Sept. 29

Exhibition on SCREENMICHELANGELO - LOVE AND DEATHFriday, February 16, 2018A film by SEVENTH ART PRODUCTIONS LTD / EnglandOrringer Auditorium - Two screenings at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. FREE Admission - Suggested donation $5

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance genius? Who was this ambitious and passionate man?

Spanning his 89 years, Michelangelo – Love and Death, takes a cinematic journey from the print and drawing rooms of Europe, through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to explore the tempestuous life of Michelangelo. We go in search of a greater understanding of this most charismatic figure, his relationship with his contemporaries and his valuable artistic legacy. Through expert commentary and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at an enigmatic man whose life is celebrated in every mark and every stroke he made.

A virtuoso craftsman, Michelangelo’s artistry is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the deeply moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.

A giant artistic force and universally loved, discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance – and perhaps of all time.

New Film Program!

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Art, History and Seagrove Pottery FestivalsThursday-Saturday, November 16, 17 & 18, 2017A three-day adventure to Winston-Salem, Old Salem and SeagroveOur three-day tour will center around four very unique venues. Destination number one is the Foothills Brewery and BrewPub in Winston-Salem. Here we will participate in Beer School. Yes, you read that right—school. With beer. We’ll spend an afternoon getting an education on the subtle nuances of craft beer brewing, tour the brewery, taste several beers and enjoy a fabulous lunch.

Our second tour stop will be Reynolda House Museum of American Art, the country home of tobacco magnate R.J. Reynolds. The home is an iconic example of the American Country House movement, and is houses a fabulous collection of American Art. You’ll also see a very special exhibit: Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern. The exhibit explores how O’Keeffe’s modern sensibility saturated her art, her life, her homes and her carefully fashioned public (and private) personas.

On day two we visit Old Salem. Participants will have passes to the historic sites, admission to a special “Hands on History” experience, and dinner at The Flour Box Tea Room and Café. Our day will end with the Old Salem Christmas Candlelight Tour.

The grand finale of our trip will be a full day spent at two of North Carolina’s most prestigious pottery festivals. In the morning we’ll visit the old Luck’s Cannery for the Celebration of Seagrove Pottery. In the afternoon it’s on to the grounds of the Seagrove Elementary School for the Seagrove Pottery Festival.

Tour highlights• Foothills Brewery - Beer School and Tour• Foothills BrewPub Luncheon (L) • Reynolda House and Gardens • Georgia O’Keeffe Exhibit• Two night-stay at the Historic Brookstown Inn

Breakfast included (B/B)• Old Salem “Hands on History” Experience • Dinner at The Flour Box Tea Room & Café (D)• Old Salem Christmas Candlelight Tour• Celebration of Seagrove Pottery• Seagrove Pottery Festival

Registration (per person, double) $459 Registration (per person, single) $599Friday, Oct. 20 registration deadline

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USA AdventureCape Cod & the Islandsfeaturing Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket & Newport

June 10 - June 16, 2018 - 7 days This summer we’ve planned a USA adventure to explore coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our exploration will begin on June 10, with a flight to Boston where we’ll be met by a professional tour director with Premier World Discovery. Our guide will lead us on a fabulous journey and provide insight into the rich American history of the region.

From Plymouth Rock to the Mayflower II, from the Islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket to the city of Boston, we’ll enjoy a comprehensive look at the area. Oh and don’t forget the Lobster Dinner!

Featuring• 6 Nights at One Hotel• Nantucket Island Visit• Nantucket Whaling Museum • Boston City Tour• Plimoth Plantation• Plymouth Rock • Mayflower II• Hyannis• Martha’s Vineyard Tour• Newport’s Ocean Drive• Breakers Mansion Tour• Heritage Plantation• Sandwich, Cape Cod's oldest town• New England Lobster Dinner• Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Inclusions• Roundtrip Airfare• 6 Nights First Class Hotel• 9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners• Daily Sightseeing• Admissions per Itinerary• Professional Tour Director• Deluxe Motorcoach• Baggage Handling

Registration (per person, double) $2,495Registration (per person, single) $3,195

To learn about the complete itinerary, pricing and inclusions, please join us for

this FREE Information Session

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 - 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Naumann Community Room (#115)

Student Center - New Bern Campus

To register online go to:

www.Cravencc.edu/LLC or leave a message: (252) 633-2618

baerj@cravencc.edu

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Let’s Talk About ItA Book Reading and Discussion Series

Let’s Talk About It is a library discussion series that brings scholars and community members together to explore how selected books illuminate a particular theme. The Havelock-Craven County Public Library and Lifetime Learning Center are partners in presenting this nine-week series. The Thursday night programs include an opportunity to read five books and interact with five visiting scholars to learn more about the authors and to discuss the themes of each book.

The five meeting dates for this year’s programs are all on Thursdays: February 8 & 22, March 8 & 22 and April 12. All sessions take place at the Havelock-Craven County Public Library from 6 to 8 p.m.

The program is FREE and books are provided on loan. Please call the library at (252) 447-7509 to register for the program. The schedule for our speakers and the order in which we will read the books will be confirmed in January.

This year’s topic… Law and Literature: The Eva R. Rubin SeriesBlaise Pascal once wrote that “Justice is what is established.” In this series, writers who demonstrate the powerful interaction of law and human affairs invite readers to ponder the difference between what is established and what is just. This series is named for Eva Rubin, a leading scholar on public policy and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Billy Budd, Sailor, Herman Melville

The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson, Mark Twain

A Lesson Before Dying, Ernest J. Gaines

Snow Falling on Cedars, David Guterson

The Emperor of Ocean Park, Stephen L. Carter

If you are unable to attend all five sessions, please don’t hesitate to register for the program. You can attend selected programs as per your schedule. Books are available for pick-up two weeks prior to the events.

Special Note: This program is sponsored each year by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council in cooperation with the North Carolina Center for the Book. At press time for this brochure the funding for this year’s program is pending and will continue with grant approval. www.CravenCC.edu/LLC

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Great Smoky Moutain Railway and Cherokee, NC

Tuesday - Friday, May 1 - 4, 2018 A four-day Mountain Adventure!

Plans are now underway for a four-day excursion to the Mountains of Western North Carolina. Our travel dates are Tuesday, May 1 through Friday, May 4. An exciting line-up of museums, attractions and inter-actions for our LLC travellers will be finalized in the coming weeks.

The tour will include:

The Great Smoky Mountain Railway - Steam Locomotive - Day ExcusionEnjoy the sights and sounds of the Great Smoky Mountains while travelling along the Nantahala River as you are powered by the historic #1702 Steam Engine. The Fontana Trestle takes you across Fontana Lake and into the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Arrive at the Nantahala Outdoor Center for a one-hour layover where you can relax by the river or enjoy sightseeing! Our First Class tickets will feature seating at a dining table in a climate controlled car with large picture windows. Enjoy breath-taking scenery while chugging through Western North Carolinas’ diverse setting.

Cherokee, North Carolina A culture, a people and a place that’s actually a sovereign nation, Cherokee is located right in the heart of Western North Carolina. It’s also base camp for the Great Smokies, arts and crafts shopping, native elk herd viewing and home to a history that spans millennia.

The Museum of the Cherokee IndianNamed “One of the top ten native sites east of the

Mississippi” by Cowboys & Indians Magazine, The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is “A Model for Museums.” And like the Cherokee people themselves, it’s entirely unique. Experience the 11,000-year-old Cherokee story vividly through interactive video, intriguing displays, and a full sensory experience.

Oconaluftee Indian VillageAs you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported to the 1760s. Participants will be led by a Cherokee cultural expert on an interactive journey through Cherokee lifestyle and history.

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino ResortThe 21-story, four-star, luxury hotel is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

To learn about the complete itinerary, pricing and inclusions, please join us for

a FREE Information Session

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at 4 - 5:30 p.m. Naumann Community Room (#115)

Student Center - New Bern Campus

To register online go to:

www.Cravencc.edu/LLC or leave a message: (252) 633-2618

baerj@cravencc.edu

LLC Program Participation & RegistrationDay and Regional Trip Registration Enrollment space for LLC day trips and regional travel programs is limited to the capacity of our motorcoach, the availability of tickets and other booking factors associated with group admissions. To reserve a place on any of these trips, ALL fees must be paid at the time of registration. Early registration is highly recommended as the trips tend to “sell out” very quickly.

To register and pay fees online, visit our website at www.CravenCC.edu/LLC. From the left column select “Registration and Tickets,” then scroll down the page until you find the event that interests you. Follow the instructions to enter your payment information.

If you have questions about the online process, or would prefer to register by telephone or send a payment by check, please call us at (252) 638-7351 for assistance. Our office hours are Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

USA Adventures and International Travel Registration deposits, fees and final payments for out-of-state or out-of-country travel where the LLC contracts with a tour company will follow a payment schedule specific to each trip. Many of the payments for these trips are paid directly to one of our group travel partners. Rules for refunds and the specific details for each trip will be posted on our website.

Please note that Craven Community College requires that each person participating in an extended trip must sign a liability waiver and purchase cancellation and post-departure emergency insurance. We offer a reasonably priced option with each trip that we sponsor. Participants who have other travel insurance coverage may opt-out of our offer, but they are required to provide Craven Community College with proof of insurance that specifically documents insurance coverage equivalent to our minimum standards.

Refund PolicyTickets purchased for Explorations in The ARTS events or our Performance Day Trips are not refundable. However, the tickets or registrations are transferable. If you are unable to attend an event that you have registered and paid for, you are welcome to share your tickets or transfer the registration to another person.

One-to three-day trip registration fees are not refundable. These are the only exceptions: 1) the predetermined minimum enrollment is not met, and the trip is canceled due to low enrollment; or 2) the college, or the performance, or exhibit venue determines that due to threatening weather or unsafe conditions we must cancel a trip or performance. No refunds will be offered if a new date is selected and the program is completed as advertised.

There are no refunds offered after an event has occurred. A refund of fees to a registered participant will only occur when a cancellation is made in advance of the event AND a replacement from the waiting list registers for the open spot. We understand that “life happens,” so please contact us as soon as possible if last-minute circumstances arise. We often have an extensive waiting list for each day trip and we will attempt to fill a spot if we are notified.

Online registration, tickets and additional information are all available through our website:

Questions?Jennifer BaerDirector of the Lifetime Learning Center and Community OutreachCraven Community CollegeBrock Administration Building #109New Bern, NC 28562(252) 633-2618 | baerj@cravencc.edu

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About the Adult Enrichment ProgramDiscover, Learn and Grow!

The Adult Enrichment Program is designed to provide a wide array of affordable non-credit, non-graded classes for adults to increase their knowledge, explore new interests and offer opportunities to make social connections with people of similar life experiences and interests. Fun, not performance.

Classes are taught in a relaxed atmosphere. They may be offered as a one-day workshop or a series of weekly meetings, with a maximum of eight weeks. Classes in nine categories are offered at various times throughout the year:

• Arts• Crafts• Music & Language• Recreation & Wellness• Kitchen & Cuisine• Home & Garden• Money Matters• Enrichment & Special Interest• Technical & Devices

Daytime and evening classes, based on community input, are held in New Bern and Havelock on the Craven Community College campuses and in community locations. Fees vary based on class duration and materials and may require a minimum enrollment of students which will be included with the class listing on this website.

In choosing a class, you can be practical, serious, find new passions or just fill in a knowledge gap. With as many as 50+ classes offered in the fall, winter and spring, and hundreds of students participating, this program is bound to offer a class that is right for you!

Anyone who has suggestions for future courses or is interested in teaching a class, should go to cravencc.edu/aep/suggest-an-adult-enrichment-class/ and submit their ideas through the online form.

ARTSBeginner Oil Painting – 6 Weeks – ORR 116 – Fee: $95; Instructor: J. Hoppe – Tuesdays, Sept. 12 – Oct. 24 (No class Oct. 3rd); 10 a.m.–Noon

Metal Jewelry Class – 4 Weeks – TBD – Fee: $200; Instructor Jonathan Burger – Thursdays, Sept. 21 – Oct. 12; 6–9 p.m.

Painting: Concept & Composition – 6 Weeks – ORR 116 – Fee: $150; (Min. 4; Max 5) Instructor Jill Eberle - Tuesdays, Sept. 19 – Oct. 24; 1–4 p.m.

Watercolor Painting (Beginners) – 6 Weeks – ORR 116 – Fee: $125; Instructor: E. Macomber – Fridays, Sept. 22 – Oct. 27; 10 a.m.–Noon

Watercolor Painting (Intermediate) – 6 Weeks – ORR 116 – Fee: $125; Instructor: E. Macomber – Fridays, Sept. 22 – Oct. 27; 2–4 p.m.

CRAFTSKnitting - Just Two Sticks and Yarn – 4 Weeks – TBD – Fee: $60; (Max. 10); Instructor: Sharon David – Fridays, Sept. 22 – Oct. 13; 10 a.m.–Noon

Needle Art: Surface Embroidery & Crewel – 6 Weeks – BIT 218 Fee: $80; (Min. 5) Instructor: C. Huestis – Mondays, Sept. 11–Oct. 16; 4:30–6 p.m.

Shibori Dyeing – 2-hour Workshop – TBD – Fee: $40; Instructor: Julia McDonald – Friday, Sept. 29; 10 a.m.–Noon

Twining on a Hula Hoop – 4 Weeks – TBD – Fee: $60 (includes $20 materials fee); Instructor: Julia McDonald – Fridays, Sept. 29 – Oct. 20; 1–4 p.m.

Woodworking Shop Class – 3 Weeks – DIY 406 Guion St. – Fee: $180; (Max. 5); Instructor: J. Clay – two sessions - Mondays, Sept. 11 – Sept. 25; 8 a.m.–Noon Mondays, Oct. 9 – Oct. 23; 8 a.m.–Noon

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ENRICHMENT & SPECIAL INTEREST Introduction to Model Railroading – 7 Weeks – Coastal Railroaders Clubhouse – Fee: $70* (Includes model kit); Instructors: Members of Carolina Coastal Railroaders – Saturdays, Sept. 30 – Nov. 11; 11 a.m.–Noon

Of Foxes and Fools, Heroines and Harlots: A Second Look at Six Couples in the Old Testament – 6 Weeks – BROCK 100 – Fee: $80; Instructor: G. Schraud – Mondays, Sept. 18 – Oct. 23; 1–2:30 p.m.

Tracing Your Roots – 4 Weeks – BIT 108 – Fee: $80; Instructor: M. West Tuesdays, Sept. 5 – Sept. 26; 6:30–8 p.m.

Woman! Know Your Place! True Images and Accepted Illusion of the Roles of Thirteen Biblical Women – 6 Weeks – a.m.C 104 – Fee: $80; Instructor: G. Schraud – Wednesdays, Sept. 20 – Oct. 25; 11–12:30 p.m.

Writing Poetry – 6 Weeks – BIT 210 – Fee: $85; Instructor: J. Julian Wednesdays, Oct. 4 – Nov. 8; 6–7:30

HOME & GARDEN Basic Garden Design – 5 Weeks – BIT 218 – Fee: $60; Instructor: M.J. Kirk Wednesdays, Sept. 13 – Oct. 11; 10 a.m.–Noon

Design or Tweak Your Landscape – 6 Weeks – BROCK 100 - Fee: $30; Instructors: Master Gardeners – Wednesdays, Sept. 20 – Oct. 25; 10 a.m. –Noon

Interior Design: Love Where You Live – 6 Weeks – BIT 218 - Fee: $80; Instructor: M. Costandy – Thursdays, Oct. 12 – Nov. 16; 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Paper Organization: Attack the Stacks – 2 Weeks – BROCK 100Fee: $50; Instructor: P. Barnes – Thursdays, Nov. 9 – Nov. 16; 6:30–8:30 p.m.

KITCHEN & CUISINECheck out www.CravenCC.edu/AEP for upcoming class offerings.

MONEY MATTERS A Random Walk Down Wall Street – 5 Weeks – AMC 104 – Fee: $100; Instructor: S. Smith – Mondays, Sept. 11 – Oct. 9; 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Selling on eBay – 6 Weeks – BIT 110 – Fee: $80; Instructor: J. Lawrence Thursdays, September 14 – October 19; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

MUSIC & LANGUAGE Drum Set & Percussion Workshop – 5 Weeks – ORR 127 – Fee: $100; Instructor: M. Jacobs – Wednesdays, Sept. 27 – Oct. 25; 4–5:30 p.m.

French For Travel – 6 Weeks – BIT 218 – Fee: $80; Instructor: C. Huestis Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 11 – Oct. 18; 6:30–8:30 p.m.

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TECHNICAL & DEVICESBeginner Computer: Access the Internet with Confidence 2 Weeks – BIT 214 – Fee: $50; Instructor: John Leys Wednesdays, Sept. 13 – Oct. 20; 11–1:30 p.m.

Excel Spreadsheets (Beginners) – 3 Weeks – BIT 108 – Fee: $60; Instructor: C. Morris - two sessions - Tuesdays, Sept. 12 – Sept. 26; 6–8 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 5 – Oct. 19; 4–6 p.m.

Excel Spreadsheets (Intermediate) – 3 Weeks – BIT 108 – Fee: $60; Instructor: C. Morris - two sessions: Wednesdays, Sept. 13 – Sept. 27; 6–8 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 1 – Nov. 15; 4–6 p.m.

Intermediate Digital Photography – 8 Weeks – BROCK 205 – Fee: $86* (Min. 4) Instructor: T. McCabe Wednesdays, Sept. 6 – Oct. 25; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. *Registration includes Student Accident Insurance

Mail Merge – 2 Weeks – BIT 108 – Fee: $40; Instructor: C. Morris two sessions: Thursdays, Sept. 14 – Sept. 21; 6–8 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 2 – Nov. 9; 4–6 p.m.

Microsoft PowerPoint – 4 Weeks – BIT 108 – Fee: $80; Instructor: C. Morris – two sessions: Tuesdays, Oct. 3 – Oct. 24; 4–6 p.m.Thursdays, Nov. 16 – Dec. 14 (No class Thanksgiving); 6–8 p.m.

RECREATION & WELLNESS

Beginners Golf Swing – 8 Weeks – Emerald Golf Course – Fee: $125; Instructor P. Buzzelli – Saturdays, Sept. 9 – Oct. 28; 9–11 a.m.

Beyond Basics, Dance of the Carolinas – 4 Weeks – ORR LOBBY Fee: $40; Instructor: M. Burchfiel; two sessions:Mondays, Sept. 11 – Oct. 2; 8–9:15 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 9 – Oct. 30; 8–9:15 p.m.

Hiking in Eastern NC – 3 Weeks – BROCK 100 – Fee: $36; Instructor: D. Whitlow – Wednesdays, Oct. 18 – Nov. 1 & Saturday, Nov. 4 (Hike); 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Intermediate Golf Swing – 8 Weeks – Emerald Golf Course – Fee: $125; Instructor: P. Buzzelli – Saturdays, Sept. 9 – Oct. 28; Noon–2 p.m. (Sept. 30, 1:30–3:30 p.m.)

Shag Basics, Dance of the Carolinas – 4 Weeks – ORR LOBBY Fee: $40; Instructor: M. Burchfiel; two sessions:Mondays, Sept. 11 – Oct. 2; 6:30–7:45 p.m.Mondays, Oct. 9 – Oct. 30; 6:30–7:45 p.m.

AEP Class RegistrationAll Adult Enrichment Program (AEP) courses are self-supporting and pre-paid. Participants must register for the program a minimum of three days in advance of the start date. Courses may require a minimum enrollment, which will be included with the class listing. If the minimum number of students is not reached and the course is canceled, the fee will be refunded.

There are two ways you can sign up for a class:1) On-line – www.CravenCC.Click the “Register Now” button and fill out the information. Our staff will contact you for confirmation.2) In-person – Go to the Workforce Development office in the Brock Administration Bldg., Room 114, on the New Bern campus and our staff will register you for the class.

Credit card, checks and cash payments are accepted. For personal checks, please write the student’s name and student ID# (if available) on the memo line. Mail to: Craven Community College, Student Accounts Office, 800 College Court, New Bern, NC 28562 Contact Information: aep@cravencc.edu 252-638-7248

Susan Moffat-Thomas, Adult Enrichment Program Coordinatormoffat-thomass@cravencc.edu

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LLC Calendar of Events2017

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SEPTEMBER 8 - Friday - International Film Series -The Water Diviner (Australia - 2014) Orringer Auditorium - 2:30 and & 7:30 p.m. (free) 15-23 - USA Adventure - Western Frontiers Tour (registration closed) OCTOBER 6 - Friday - International Film Series - The Man Who Knew Infinity (UK / USA - 2014) Orringer Auditorium - 2:30 and & 7:30 p.m. (free) 14 - Saturday - Carolina Ballet Day Trip - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow A world premier ballet - Fletcher Opera Theatre, Raleigh ($169) 21-31 International Travel & Learn - Spain’s Classics (registration closed) NOVEMBER 3 - Friday - International Film Series - Dough (Hungary / UK - 2015) Orringer Auditorium - 2:30 and & 7:30 p.m. (free) 4 - Saturday - Best of Broadway Day Trip, DPAC - Love Never Dies ($219) 8 - Wednesday - Travel Information Session - Cape Cod & The Islands A USA Adventure, Student Center - Naumann Community Room (#115) New Bern Campus - 4 p.m. (free) 10 - Friday - Explorations in The ARTS, The Gospel Jubilators Keeping the Jubilee tradition alive and well in North Carolina! Orringer Auditorium - 7:30 p.m. (tickets $18 & $12) The discounted 3-event series tickets are on sale through November 10. 14 - Tuesday - Travel Info Session - Exploring Greece and Its Islands An International Travel and Learn Adventure, Student Center - Naumann Community Room (#115) - New Bern Campus - 2 p.m. (free) 16,17 & 18 - Thursday to Saturday - Art, History and the Seagrove Pottery Festivals - A Travel and Learn Adventure Departs early a.m. on Nov. 16 and returns late p.m. on Nov, 18 Registration $459 (double occupancy) - $599 (single occupancy) JANUARY 5 - Friday - International Film Series - A Man Called Ove (Sweden, 2012) Orringer Auditorium - 2:30 and & 7:30 p.m. (free) 27 - Saturday - Explorations in The ARTS, Molasses Creek Back by popular demand, the best musicians of Ocracoke Island return! Orringer Auditorium - 7:30 p.m. (tickets $22 & $12)

FEBRUARY 2 - Friday - International Film Series - Hunt for the Wilderpeople (New Zealand - 2016) - Orringer Auditorium - 2:30 and & 7:30 (free) 3 - Saturday - Best of Broadway Day Trip, DPAC - Les Misérables ($229) 7 - Wednesday - Travel Information Session - Great Smoky Mountain Railway and Cherokee, NC - Explore North Carolina Student Center - Naumann Room (#115) - New Bern Campus - 4 p.m. (free) 8 - Thursday - Let’s Talk About It - Reading and discussion series Havelock-CC Public Library - 6 p.m. (free) 16 - Friday - NEW PROGRAM! EXHIBITION ON SCREEN Michaelangelo Love and Death Orringer Auditorium - 2:30 and & 7:30 (free) - Suggested Donation $5 22 - Thursday - Let’s Talk About It - Reading and discussion series Havelock-CC Public Library - 6 p.m. (free)

MARCH 2 - Friday - International Film Series - Lion - (India / Australia - 2016) Orringer Auditorium - 2:30 and & 7:30 (free) 8 - Thursday - Let’s Talk About It - Reading and discussion series Havelock-CC Public Library - 6 p.m. (free) 9 - Friday - Explorations in The ARTS, North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble Orringer Auditorium - 7:30 p.m. (tickets $18 & $12) 22 - Thursday - Let’s Talk About It - Reading and discussion series Havelock-CC Public Library - 6 p.m. (free) APRIL 7 - Saturday - Best of Broadway Day Trip, DPAC - The Color Purple ($229) 12 - Thursday - Let’s Talk About It - Reading and discussion series Havelock-CC Public Library - 6 p.m. (free) 13 - Friday - International Film Series -The African Doctor - (France - 2016) Orringer Auditorium - 2:30 and & 7:30 (free) 21 - Saturday - Best of Broadway Day Trip, DPAC - The Sound of Music A brand new production of a beloved musical story. ($219)

MAY 1 - 4 - Tuesday - Friday - Explore North Carolina Trip - Great Smoky Mountain Railway and Cherokee, NC 20 - June 3 - International Travel & Learn Exploring Greece and Its Islands

JUNE 10 -16 - Sunday to Saturday - USA Travel & Learn Adventure Cape Cod & the Islands

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