Classes, Programs & Events

Thursday, May 15
1:00 – 2:00 pm (free & in person)

Discover the haunting beauty of this world-premiere opera, set in a historic Harlem brownstone, that explores the depths of familial history over 100 years of one family’s residency. Kathy Sitzer, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis docent, will share the story, provide historical context, and feature excerpts from a previous collaboration between composer Ricky Ian Gordon and Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and her daughter Ruby Aiyo Gerber. This House, created by the same team, is part of the OTSL 50th Anniversary season.

No cost to register, but RSVP required. To register, click here, call (314) 733-9813, or email program@mirowitzcenter.org.

Tuesday, May 20
1:00 – 2:30 pm (free & in person)

Rediscover The Beatles with speaker Neil Davis! In October 1965, The Beatles were faced with an impossible task: produce a new album of original music for a Christmas release. Within one month, the band emerged with their sixth studio album and what many consider one of their best: Rubber Soul. Rolling Stone magazine has ranked it as one of the greatest albums of all time.

No cost to register, but RSVP required. To register, click here, call (314) 733-9813, or email program@mirowitzcenter.org.

Thursday, May 29
1:00 – 2:30 pm (free & in person)
Medical advancements have prolonged life expectancies and changed what was once considered the natural progression of death. Dr. Erin Bakanas, Washington University’s Division of Palliative Medicine, discusses the ethical difficulties families may face when deciding on treatments such as resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, and artificial nutrition/hydration, while respecting a patient’s desires.

No cost to register, but RSVP required. To register, click here, call (314) 733-9813, or email program@mirowitzcenter.org.