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Lady Bird Lake / Colorado River Walk with Optional Fareground Dinner After
Saturday, January 18 - 3:00 pm. All are welcome.
Meeting Point: In front of Fareground: 111 Congress Avenue - Austin.
Meet people, see beautiful Austin scenery, get some steps in, and then have a great dinner!
Join Robert, Michele, and a group of friendly people for a casual walk around Lady Bird Lake / Colorado River followed by dinner at the Fareground food hall.
https://www.faregroundaustin.com/
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Event Details ...
Cost: FREE for the walk and optional dinner afterwards at your own expense.
Weather: The event will take place light rain or shine. If it’s on our calendar then we’re proceeding as planned.
Parking: Many options throughout the area (mostly paid). If driving, please arrive in the area several minutes early so that you have plenty of time to find parking and walk to our meeting point.
Meeting Point: In front of Fareground: 111 Congress Avenue - Austin (across from the LINE Hotel). Look for your hosts Robert (wearing a fedora-style hat) & Michele (also wearing a hat), along with a group of friendly people.
Before the Event: Socializing from 3:00 - 3:10 pm and we’ll depart at approximately 3:10.
Icebreaker Introductions: We should have a good-sized group and so instead of everyone introducing themselves to the group we will get to know each other by distributing blank stickers and colored markers and we’ll ask everyone to write down on their sticker: 1). first name. 2). favorite food. 3). dream vacation. Example: “Michele - Strawberries - Kenya” or “Robert - Chocolate - Tokyo”.
Late Arrivals: If you arrive after 3:10 just catch up. We’ll be walking around the Four Seasons Hotel, then across the Congress Avenue Bridge to the Hyatt Regency Austin, and then west along Lady Bird Lake / The Colorado River.
Walking Distance: Approximately two miles with a few short breaks for photos, hydration, rest, etc. along the way.
Ending Point: Fareground (our starting point).
After the Event: Optional dinner at Fareground Austin (food hall).
https://www.faregroundaustin.com/
Additional Questions: Anything that can't be answered by the event description, Google, or common sense, please let us know.
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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.
Texas History & Culture
A non-profit community organization
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
Meetup - Austin:
https://www.meetup.com/AustinTexasHistoryAndCulture/
Meetup - Dallas-Fort Worth:
https://www.meetup.com/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
Eventbrite:
https://TexasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoryAndCulture/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasHistoryAndCulture/videos
We look forward to seeing you - thanks!
Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/
Stevie Ray Vaughan photo credit: Allen Beatty
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Ken Burns: The Civil War, Part 1 of 5 - Film History LivestreamLink visible for attendees
Ken Burns: The Civil War - Film History Livestream
We invite you to join us for a special screening of “The Civil War” by Ken Burns.
The full 1990 documentary series will be shown in weekly installments on Friday evenings in January (3, 10, 17, 24 & 31) - 8:00 pm est / 7:00 pm cst, with each film segment approximately 2-2.5 hours.Part 1 of 5 - Friday, January 3
Part 2 of 5 - Friday, January 10
Part 3 of 5 - Friday, January 17
Part 4 of 5 - Friday, January 24
Part 5 of 5 - Friday, January 31All screenings will use the same Zoom link, so as long as you sign up for at least one the dates you’ll be able to participate in any of the screenings.
The year 2025 is the 160th year anniversary of the end of the Civil War (1861-1865).
During and after the screening you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the series with your fellow viewers via Zoom.
If you miss any of the January screenings, or if you want to watch them again, we’ll potentially show the series again on a full Saturday in March or April.The Civil War by Ken Burns - YouTube
Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz2Gic5SZxg
Preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN2huQB-DmE***
The Civil War is a 1990 American television documentary miniseries created by Ken Burns about the American Civil War. It was the first broadcast to air on PBS for five consecutive nights, from September 23 to 27, 1990.
More than 39 million viewers tuned in to at least one episode, and viewership averaged more than 14 million viewers each evening, making it the most-watched program ever to air on PBS. It was awarded more than 40 major television and film honors. A companion book to the documentary was released shortly after the series aired.
The film's production techniques were groundbreaking for the time, and spawned film techniques such as the Ken Burns effect. Its theme song, "Ashokan Farewell" is widely acclaimed. The series was extremely influential, and serves as the main source of knowledge about the Civil War to many Americans. However, some historians have criticized the film for not delving into the subsequent, racially contentious Reconstruction era, and having an all-white production team.
The series was rebroadcast in June 1994 as a lead-up to Burns's next series Baseball, then remastered for its 12th anniversary in 2002, although it remained in standard definition resolution. To commemorate the film's 25th anniversary and the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and Lincoln's assassination, the film underwent a complete digital restoration to high-definition format in 2015.***
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+1 719 359 4580 US***
Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.
Texas History & Culture
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
Meetup - Austin:
https://www.meetup.com/AustinTexasHistoryAndCulture/
Meetup - Dallas-Fort Worth:
https://www.meetup.com/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoryAndCulture/
Eventbrite:
https://TexasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.com
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasHistoryAndCulture/videosDonations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: DCHistoryAndCulture@gmail.com
Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0We look forward to seeing you - thanks!
Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only) - Ken Burns: The Civil War, Part 2 of 5 - Film History LivestreamLink visible for attendees
Ken Burns: The Civil War - Film History Livestream
We invite you to join us for a special screening of “The Civil War” by Ken Burns.
The full 1990 documentary series will be shown in weekly installments on Friday evenings in January (3, 10, 17, 24 & 31) - 8:00 pm est / 7:00 pm cst, with each film segment approximately 2-2.5 hours.Part 1 of 5 - Friday, January 3
Part 2 of 5 - Friday, January 10
Part 3 of 5 - Friday, January 17
Part 4 of 5 - Friday, January 24
Part 5 of 5 - Friday, January 31All screenings will use the same Zoom link, so as long as you sign up for at least one the dates you’ll be able to participate in any of the screenings.
The year 2025 is the 160th year anniversary of the end of the Civil War (1861-1865).
During and after the screening you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the series with your fellow viewers via Zoom.
If you miss any of the January screenings, or if you want to watch them again, we’ll potentially show the series again on a full Saturday in March or April.The Civil War by Ken Burns - YouTube
Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz2Gic5SZxg
Preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN2huQB-DmE***
The Civil War is a 1990 American television documentary miniseries created by Ken Burns about the American Civil War. It was the first broadcast to air on PBS for five consecutive nights, from September 23 to 27, 1990.
More than 39 million viewers tuned in to at least one episode, and viewership averaged more than 14 million viewers each evening, making it the most-watched program ever to air on PBS. It was awarded more than 40 major television and film honors. A companion book to the documentary was released shortly after the series aired.
The film's production techniques were groundbreaking for the time, and spawned film techniques such as the Ken Burns effect. Its theme song, "Ashokan Farewell" is widely acclaimed. The series was extremely influential, and serves as the main source of knowledge about the Civil War to many Americans. However, some historians have criticized the film for not delving into the subsequent, racially contentious Reconstruction era, and having an all-white production team.
The series was rebroadcast in June 1994 as a lead-up to Burns's next series Baseball, then remastered for its 12th anniversary in 2002, although it remained in standard definition resolution. To commemorate the film's 25th anniversary and the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and Lincoln's assassination, the film underwent a complete digital restoration to high-definition format in 2015.***
Zoom Connection Link
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Meeting ID: 830 8528 2382
Passcode: 775956
Dial by your location
+1 719 359 4580 US***
Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.
Texas History & Culture
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
Meetup - Austin:
https://www.meetup.com/AustinTexasHistoryAndCulture/
Meetup - Dallas-Fort Worth:
https://www.meetup.com/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoryAndCulture/
Eventbrite:
https://TexasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.com
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasHistoryAndCulture/videosDonations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: DCHistoryAndCulture@gmail.com
Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0We look forward to seeing you - thanks!
Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only) - Monet and Impressionism: Metropolitan Museum of Art - Art History LivestreamLink visible for attendees
Monet and Impressionism: Metropolitan Museum of Art - Art History Livestream
You are invited to join us for an online/virtual tour of one of our favorite places, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where we'll explore their amazing art collection.
This particular program, one of a series we're hosting on the Met, will feature Claude Monet and Impressionism.
Come learn about Claude Monet and Impressionism through the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Claude Monet & Impressionism – Metropolitan Museum of Art
YouTube Slideshow Preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef14a_YNgMIYouTube Recordings of Previous Monet Programs …
Claude Monet & The National Gallery of Art
Slideshow Preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bglS99S0x3o
Full Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEJJfU1phvkClaude Monet & The Art Institute of Chicago
Slideshow Preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkzezeQWtOw
Full Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r0HPC5rSpI***
Oscar-Claude Monet (November 14, 1840 - December 5, 1926) was a French painter, a founder of French Impressionist painting and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of the movement's philosophy of expressing one's perceptions before nature, especially as applied to plein air landscape painting. The term "Impressionism" is derived from the title of his painting Impression, soleil levant (Impression, Sunrise), which was exhibited in 1874 in the first of the independent exhibitions mounted by Monet and his associates as an alternative to the Salon de Paris. Monet's ambition of documenting the French countryside led him to adopt a method of painting the same scene many times in order to capture the changing of light and the passing of the seasons.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City, colloquially "the Met", is the largest art museum in the United States. Its permanent collection contains over two million works. The main building at 1000 Fifth Avenue, along the Museum Mile on the eastern edge of Central Park in Manhattan's Upper East Side, is by area one of the world's largest art galleries. A much smaller second location, The Cloisters at Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan, contains an extensive collection of art, architecture, and artifacts from medieval Europe.
The museum's permanent collection consists of works of art from classical antiquity and ancient Egypt, paintings, and sculptures from nearly all the European masters, and an extensive collection of American and modern art. The Met maintains extensive holdings of African, Asian, Oceanian, Byzantine, and Islamic art. The museum is home to encyclopedic collections of musical instruments, costumes, and accessories, as well as antique weapons and armor from around the world. Several notable interiors, ranging from 1st-century Rome through modern American design, are installed in its galleries.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 to bring art and art education to the American people and is one of the most-visited art museums in the world.***
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When all else fails please read and follow the directions. : )***
Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.
Texas History & Culture
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
Meetup - Austin:
https://www.meetup.com/AustinTexasHistoryAndCulture/
Meetup - Dallas-Fort Worth:
https://www.meetup.com/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoryAndCulture/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasHistoryAndCulture/videos
Eventbrite:
https://TexasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.comDonations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: DCHistoryAndCulture@gmail.com
Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0We look forward to seeing you - thanks!
Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/ - Frank Sinatra in Palm Springs - Music and Film History LivestreamLink visible for attendees
Frank Sinatra in Palm Springs - Music and Film History Livestream!
Let’s take an online/virtual trip to one of my favorite places, Palm Springs, California, to learn about the life and legacy of Frank Sinatra.
This will be a two-part program. Part one, approximately 25 minutes, will be a brief overview of Palm Springs yesterday and today. Part two will be a full screening of the excellent 95-minute documentary film “Sinatra in Palm Springs”.
During the program we invite you to discuss the music with your fellow attendees via Zoom.Palm Springs, a small desert oasis 100 miles East of Los Angeles was Frank Sinatra's true home for 50 years. During his brief yet turbulent marriage to Ava Gardner his Palm Springs home was center stage. For the rest of his life, the Rancho Mirage compound on Frank Sinatra Drive, was the home he called "My Heaven". Palm Springs still feels the ghost of Frank Sinatra.
Frank Sinatra (December 12, 1915 - May 14, 1998) was an American singer, actor and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide.
Born to Italian immigrants in Hoboken, New Jersey, Sinatra began his musical career in the swing era with bandleaders Harry James and Tommy Dorsey. Sinatra then found success as a solo artist becoming the idol of the "bobby soxers".
Sinatra released a string of successful albums and was also the recipient of eleven Grammy Awards. Using his Las Vegas shows as a home base, he toured both within the United States and internationally until shortly before his death in 1998.
While Sinatra never learned how to read music, he worked very hard from a young age to improve his abilities in all aspects of music. A perfectionist, renowned for his dress sense and performing presence, he always insisted on recording live with his band. His bright blue eyes earned him the popular nickname "Ol' Blue Eyes".
Sinatra also forged a highly successful career as a film actor and led a colorful personal life, including turbulent affairs with many women.
Frank Sinatra continues to be seen as iconic figure in music, film and popular culture.Palm Springs is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, within the Colorado Desert's Coachella Valley. The city covers approximately 94 square miles (240 km2), making it the largest city in Riverside County by land area. With multiple plots in checkerboard pattern, more than 10% of the city is part of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians reservation land and is the administrative capital of the most populated reservation in California.
The population of Palm Springs was 44,575 as of the 2020 census, but because Palm Springs is a retirement location and a winter snowbird destination, the city's population triples between November and March.
The city is noted for its mid-century modern architecture, design elements, arts and cultural scene, and recreational activities.Sinatra in Palm Springs - Film Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5LPOax0xsk***
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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.
Texas History & Culture
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
Meetup - Austin:
https://www.meetup.com/AustinTexasHistoryAndCulture/
Meetup - Dallas-Fort Worth:
https://www.meetup.com/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoryAndCulture/
Eventbrite:
https://TexasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.com
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasHistoryAndCulture/videosDonations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: DCHistoryAndCulture@gmail.com
Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0We look forward to seeing you - thanks!
Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
