You can enroll for one of Glenn's ten lifelong learning classes. Glenn's popular course "Understanding Opera" is sponsored by colleges and universities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Classes scheduled for Fall, 2018 include the following (click on the links to go to any program's website for more information):
- Christopher Newport University's Lifelong Learning Society. Meets Thursdays from 2:30-3:45 PM for five consecutive weeks beginning January 30, 2020 at the Yoder Barn Theater, Newport News.
- The College of William and Mary's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Meets Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 AM for three consecutive weeks beginning January 30, 2020 at the Sadler Center,Williamsburg.
- Old Dominion University's Institute for Learning in Retirement. Meets for two classes on Wednesday, January 29 and Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 1:00-3:00 PM at Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach campus
- The University of Richmond's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Meets Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00 PM for three consecutive weeks beginning January 21, 2020
- The Lifelong Learning Institute of Chesterfield. Meets Tuesdays from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM for three weeks beginning February 19, 2020 in Midlothian.
- The University of Virginia's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Meets Fridays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM beginning February 14, 2020 at Homewood Suites by Hilton in Charlottesville.
- George Mason University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Meets Mondays from 1:30-3:30 PM for four consecutive weeks beginning January 27, 2020 in Fairfax.
- The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia. Meets Mondays from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM for three consecutive weeks beginning January 27, 2020 in Annandale.
- The Lifelong Learning Institute of Manassas. will meet for two classes beginning Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas
- The Encore Learning program at Paul D. Camp Community College will offer single classes on Friday, January 24 and Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM in Franklin
- Don't want to enroll for a classroom experience? Glenn will come to your group. Each season, dozens of organizations ask Glenn to share his special insights about opera as a guest speaker, including:
- Kiwanis
- Rotary
- Church groups
- Corporations
- Book study clubs
- High school music or theater students
- Music clubs
- Men's or Women's clubs
- Civic League groups
- Retirement communities
- Academic societies
- and many more!
Going to a performance of Virginia Opera? Make a point to arrive 45 minutes prior to curtain time to hear Glenn's brilliant Opera Up Close pre-curtain lectures. Opera Up Close is presented at each performance, whether at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, the Carpenter Theater in Richmond, or the Center for the Performing Arts on the GMU campus in Fairfax. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your opera-going enjoyment!
Operation Opera is on the air! Glenn is proud of his partnerships with local public radio stations. Again this year, his hour-long broadcast previews of Virginia Opera productions will be featured on WHRO 90.3 FM at 90.3 in Norfolk and WCVE 88.9 FM in Richmond. Listen live on your radio, via streaming audio at your computer, or anytime as a podcast.
Follow Glenn on Twitter! You'll find him on the Twittersphere as @operaglenn. You never know what he'll be tweeting about - it might be opera, food, or even sports!
