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Category: "Language Arts 1.1"

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Poking Fun: Political Puns and Social Satire in the Genre Paintings of William Sidney Mount

Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan, St. James
Subtle humor injected into scenes of country life by this world-renowned 19th century Long Island artist brought smiles to the lips of those in the know.

George Washington's Long Island Spy Ring

Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan, St. James
This colorful PowerPoint presentation reveals how Patriot spies gathered British military information, from Long Island to Manhattan, and delivered it to George Washington despite constant danger.

Gatsby's "West Egg" and the "Slender Riotous Island" in the 1920s

Natalie Naylor, Uniondale
F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby created the literary image of Long Island, but what was the historical reality of Long Island life in the 1920s?

Brooklyn's Waterfront: The Maritime Provinces of Brooklyn

John B. Manbeck, Brooklyn
As island nations have grown into commercial centers because of water, so Brooklyn capitalized on its extensive deep harbors to develop into a major American port offering a diverse assortment of opportunities and experiences.

America's Nine First Ladies From New York State

Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan, St. James
One saved Lafayette’s wife from the guillotine. Another was the "Rose of Long Island." Learn about these and seven other fascinating women from New York State who became First Ladies.

"Washington Crossing the Delaware": The Story Behind the Painting

Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan, St. James
This lecture provides an in-depth analysis of events culminating in Washington's pivotal victory at Trenton early in the morning of December 26, 1776, linked to Leutze's iconic painting.

Where Comedy Went to School

Joseph Dorinson, Brooklyn
Catskill comedy spelled relief, recovery, and reform. Comedians formed a line of defense against a hostile world, while providing merriment for the masses seeking relief from the melting pot.

Political Humor: A Look Back in Anger Mixed with Mirth

Joseph Dorinson, Brooklyn
Can Tina Fey impede the political ascent of Sarah Palin? Did H.L. Mencken destroy the reputation of Presidents Harding and Coolidge? How did comedians in America contribute to Nixon's resignation? For answers to these and other knotty questions, stay tuned.

Maggie Fox, Victorian America's Reluctant Spiritualist

Nancy Rubin Stuart, East Sandwich
How did a beautiful, upstate New York teenager becomes a national celebrity as co-founder of America's first Spiritualist movement?

The Quest for Porcelain: Art, Alchemy and the Transformative Power of Fire

Nicholas Zumbulyadis, Rochester
Trace how artisans, alchemists, and early chemists working across three continents and since the dawn of civilization, jointly created the first artificial material -- one that is both commonplace, and the stuff of legend.

Pink Elephants and Black Holes

Curtis Finney, Syracuse
Looking back and forward at how black composers, performers, and teachers have been, and are, involved in classical music.

From Tummler to Top Banana: The Influence of Yiddish Humor on American Culture

Kenneth Libo, New York
Sholom Aleichem, Boris Thomashefsky, and Molly Picon are great figures in Yiddish culture who have profoundly influenced American English, especially through classic comedy routines Dr. Libo shares with the audience.

From Pack Peddler to International Banker: The Rise of 'Our Crowd'

Kenneth Libo, New York
This lecture tells the story of Joseph Seligman, who went from pack peddling to establishing America's first international banking house: J. Seligman & Brothers.

Westward Oy! Pioneer Jews in America

Kenneth Libo, New York
In this lecture, Jewish cowboys, sheep ranchers, and cattle punchers take their rightful place in history alongside other Americans of pioneering spirit.

American-Jewish Music & African-American Music: Shared Visions and Dreams

Robert L. Cohen, Fresh Meadows
Consider cross-fertilization and mutual inspiration between American-Jewish and African-American music: We listen in on the ongoing musical conversation between blacks and Jews.

Klezmer Music: From Old World to New World to Our World

Robert L. Cohen, Fresh Meadows
A musical journey through American and worldwide klezmer music - from the traditional style and repertoire to eclectic contemporary fusions with diverse American and world musical styles.

"Oh What a Charming City": New York City in Folk and Popular Song

Robert L. Cohen, Fresh Meadows
Take a musical guided tour in song of life and love in New York City, from the 18th century to today.

"They All Sang on the Corner": The Roots of "Doo-Wop" Rock 'n' Roll

Robert L. Cohen, Fresh Meadows
Explore the roots of street-corner group harmony singing ("doo-wop"), and hear how this music - from all five New York City boroughs - conveyed the poetry of inner-city life.

Brooklyn Bridge Forever: A Monument in Stone and Steel

John B. Manbeck, Brooklyn
The first bridge to connect the cities of Brooklyn and New York, the Brooklyn Bridge is a majestic work of art in stone and steel. It is also a practical conduit that proved crucial to New York City's growth and prosperity.

Rebels in Red Kerchiefs: East European Jewish Women and the Founding of the Jewish Bund

Harriet Davis-Kram, New York
A significant number of Jewish women were involved in Russian struggles for democracy during the end of the 19th century. Their active roles led to the emergence of Zionism as well as the Social Democratic Bund.

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