Upcoming LIVE Online Lectures: Lincoln Center + Monarch Butterflies + More

Register for our live virtual lectures to keep learning remotely. [Road Scholar]( Virtual Lecture Series: Our Upcoming Online Lectures See What’s on the Calendar Join us in October and beyond for our upcoming one-hour Online Lectures! Learn about the romance between artists [Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera]( how the [statues of Easter Island]( were moved and so much more — all live, all from brilliant Road Scholar experts and all without stepping out your front door. Look for your Online Lectures AND Zoom links in “[My Account]( See it live or watch the recording! Unless otherwise noted, all those who sign up for an online lecture will receive a recording to watch within two weeks following the live event. [See more] Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [The High Line, NYC’s Post-Industrial Promenade]( With John Kriskiewicz Architect & Educator Let’s stroll 30 feet above the streets of New York as we discover a newly transformed district whose catalyst was a reimagined abandoned elevated freight railway. Now a world-renowned aerial park, The High Line has become a much imitated symbol of urban renaissance which today serves as a promenade from the Meat Packing District, through Chelsea, to West Midtown. Explore New York’s largest and newest collection of buildings designed by an international contingent of the world’s most prominent architects. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) / 10:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [The Vel d'Hiv Round-Up]( With Dr. Eileen Angelini Professor & Fulbright Scholar On July 16-17, 1942 in Occupied Paris, more than 13,000 French Jews were arrested by French Police. The victims were held in deplorable conditions at the Vélodrome d'Hiver or Vel d'Hiv, an indoor cycling stadium until they were sent to detainment camps outside of Paris where they either died or were deported to concentration camps. Learn about the detailed planning by the Vichy Government behind this round-up and how the French government and people have since dealt with the pain and shame of this traumatic event. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Monday, October 18, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 9:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera: The Dove & the Elephant]( With Cristina Vannucci Educator Bold, irreverent and unforgettable, Frida Kahlo created intriguing and sometime disturbing works of art that speak of her vibrancy and tragedies and defy simplistic readings. She has become a symbol of often contradictory attributes: strength and tenacity before tragedy and pain, devotion to her country’s history, creativity in her artwork and in her vibrantly colored traditional Mexican dresses and passion in her difficult relationship with Diego Rivera. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Monarch Butterfly Migration & Conservation]( With Megan Epler Wood Educator What may be a common sight and source of delight in the summer months in the northeast area of the United States, the Monarch Butterfly’s migration is a fascinating journey filled with adversity and danger. The whimsical orange and black insect faces challenges at every stage of life and at every turn in the long trip southward. Our sustainable tourism and environmental expert will explore the life cycle of the species with an insider view of the battle to preserve their winter refuge in the spectacular Oyamel Forests of Central Mexico. This special presentation takes place as the Monarchs travel south, and is Megan Epler Wood’s second presentation in the Road Scholar Virtual Lecture Series focused on “Sustainability of Place.” One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Monday, October 25, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 9:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Moving the Giant Statues of Easter Island]( With Alex Searle Journalist & Naturalist Join us for an in-depth look at the different theories about one of the great mysteries of archaeology: the transportation of the giant Moai statues on Easter Island. How did the ancient Rapa Nui people move these heavy figures for miles to different areas of the island? We will explore the many theories presented by researchers over the years and learn more about this fascinating culture. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Lincoln Center, a West Side Story]( With John Kriskiewicz Architect & Educator Marked for demolition as a slum that inspired the 1957 play, “West Side Story,” scenes for the 1961 movie were filmed on this very site just as the district gave way to a glittering preforming arts center and a new high-rise neighborhood. The real story includes ethnic and racial tensions, urban renewal, the Cold War, and architectural and political rivalries that played out as the consensus of the 1950s gave way to the tumult of the 1960s. Let’s explore the dramatic story that brought Lincoln Center into being in the middle of the 20th Century, and watch as it is reimagined for the 21st Century. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( More lectures available in 2021! [See them ALL →]( Looking for MORE Online Learning? Check out our [multi-day Adventures Online]( which include several days of lectures like these, PLUS interactive discussions with other Road Scholars, live performances and virtual field trips! [Learn More →]( Please Note: The recordings for these exclusive lectures will be shared via email only with participants who are enrolled in the event. Recordings will expire two weeks following the event date. The Technical Details:This live online lecture will broadcast using Zoom. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email from Road Scholar with Zoom links to tune in, OR you can find your Zoom links in “[My Account]( !” [View online]( © 2021 Elderhostel Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. 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