Music Sampler October 13: Estrella Sejin Hong, Doctoral Student at Mason’s School of Music, Presents Pioneering Analysis for Synesthetic Visualization to Combine Music, Geometry, and Chemistry
OLLI Personal Computer User Group (OPCUG) meets Saturday, October 17 (tomorrow), at 1:00 via Zoom (click this link to join the webinar).
The last issue of E-News featured an article on the OLLI Photography Club taking photos of a rehearsal for Rags, produced by the Mason School of Theater last autumn. For a direct link to the club’s gallery of more than 150 Rags photos, click here.
The next issue of OLLI E-News will be published Friday, October 23; regular deadline for submission of items is Tuesday, October 20, at 6:00.
By Nancy Scheeler and Luci Martel, Reston Book Club Coordinators
The Reston Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 22, at 4:00, via Zoom (a direct link and other information can be found by signing in at the member portal and clicking on ZOOM CLASS LINKS in the list at the left side of the resulting screen). The selection will be Olive Again by Elizabeth Strout, a follow-on to the previously successful book Olive Kitteridge—that tart, crotchety, but nonetheless beloved, curmudgeon. While helpful, it is not necessary to have read the first book. Olive Again is a wonderful and sometimes comical commentary on the aging process. Those planning to attend should make sure they are signed up for the Reston Book Club to ensure they receive the member sign-in and password to access.
The October 2020 Photo of the Month theme was books. We selected Lou Mazzatenta's photo "Family Treasures", which may also be viewed at this page. To view other photos by members of the Photography Club, visit the club's photo website.
We are very grateful for your support of our Jazz students and faculty!
Established in 2001 by Fairfax attorney Edward L. Weiner, Esq., and founder of Mason Jazz Studies, Jim Carroll, Jazz4Justice is an award-winning annual concert presented by Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) and Mason Jazz Studies. This year's celebration concert will be a virtual highlight of Mason Jazz students and faculty.
Jazz4Justice is a truly unique event where attorneys, judges, students, and members of the Northern Virginia community gather to celebrate their love of jazz. Proceeds from the evening benefit LSNV's mission of service to the Northern Virginia community and provide financial support for the Mason Jazz Studies department for trips, recordings, and student projects.
For more information about this wonderful community collaboration, click here.
Although Mason’s campus is shut down, online entertainment continues for us to access and enjoy. Dr. Linda Apple Monson produces a periodic “Notes from the Director.” This email is full of interesting online performances by the students and faculty of the School of Music. If you would like to receive these bulletins, just send an email to Brianna Schoen atbschoen@gmu.edu. Also, the Center for the Arts has a websiteMason Arts at Home, which has a calendar of online events and access to many past performances. Information can also be found atCFA ticket purchase pageor theHylton ticket purchase page.
Please note: Physical meetings for clubs and activities are canceled until further notice in accordance with Mason’s guidelines. OLLI is conducting its classes and activities online. Refer to the university's coronavirus website for official university updates and check the OLLI Calendar for revised information.
The following list covering the next two weeks is extracted for your convenience from the master online calendar maintained by the office. The list is accurate as of mid-week but for the most up-to-date information, please view the latest forecast of coming events on our website (News/OLLI Calendar). Note: All OLLI members are welcome at, and encouraged to attend (online), meetings of the Board of Directors, committees and resource groups, kick-off coffees, etc. (bolded below). The OLLI office has sent (or will send) emails with meeting passwords to club members; you may also log in at the member portal and click on ZOOM CLASS LINKS.
Sat Oct 17
10:30 am
1:00 pm
Tai Chi Club
Personal Computer User Group
Mon Oct 19
4:00 pm
New Members Advisory Committee
Tue Oct 20
4:00 pm
Tai Chi Club
Wed Oct 21
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
Mah Jongg Club
Ethnic Eats Lunch Club
Thu Oct 22
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
Reston Book Club
Tai Chi Club
Fri Oct 23
9:30 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 noon
Craft & Conversation
Classic Literature Club
Homer, etc.
Photography Club
Sat Oct 24
10:30 am
Tai Chi Club
Tue Oct 27
4:00 pm
Tai Chi Club
Wed Oct 28
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
Memoir and More Writing Group
Spanish Club
Theater Lovers’ Group
Thu Oct 29
4:00 pm
Tai Chi Club
Fri Oct 30
9:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
Craft & Conversation Grab ‘n’ Go Coffee Klatch
Classic Literature Club
Homer, etc.
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