From Washington Irving Bishop to The Amazing Kreskin, “Mind Readers” have performed feats that were so extraordinary that those who witnessed the demonstrations were dismissed as foolish or even insane. The mystery proved so difficult to solve, it challenged science, disturbed religion, and bewildered experts in legerdemain. You’ll learn about the utterly remarkable lives of these "psychic" performers and you’ll experience some of their most baffling feats.
Sports historian Charles Billington discusses the 1959 "Go-Go" White Sox. He examines the team from an economic, legal, and social perspective and analyzes the team’s on-field activities. Bitter family feuding and conflicts between new and old ownership are also explained, which, unfortunately, ties to the team’s current problems.
Learn the basics of using a computer! We will practice using a mouse and keyboard, accessing saved files, opening computer programs, and more. This is a course for complete beginners. No computer experience is required. This class is in-person and will take place in the computer lab using our Windows desktop computers.
When pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew, some consider him a hero while others think he was reckless. Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes
Learn the fundamentals of navigating, sharing, and staying safe on YouTube, a massive video-sharing site. Basic computer skills are needed for this class.