In-Person Cultural Arts Trip – Santa Fe: Arts, Crafts, Operas & More!
Join us in a desert oasis for a stunning and delicious mix of opera, art, architecture, craft, cuisine & more. Spend 6-days/5-nights in a desert oasis where the earth climbs to the skies by way of adobe buildings and the Sangre de Cristo mountains – Santa Fe! The National JCC... »
Bay Area Excursion: Lunch & “Lady”
Board our private coach to head to San Francisco for a fun and fabulous afternoon! Begin with a bit of free time at Union Square. Browse, shop, or just enjoy the activity in the square. Next, walk one block to Corzetti for a delicious multi-course Italian lunch. Finally, stroll to San Francisco Playhouse for a revival... »
Cultural Arts Trip – Norwegian Fjords & Arctic Circle Cruise
Take a stunning “once in a lifetime” journey up the coast of Norway toward the top of the world! The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join our In-Person Cultural Arts Trip: Norwegian Fjords & Arctic Circle Cruise August 25 – (September 6), 2025 Roundtrip from Southampton,... »
In-Person Cultural Arts Trip: “Magical Morocco”
Join in this enriching “once in a lifetime” trip filled with interesting sites, off-the-beaten path experiences, sumptuous meals and more! The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join us for our Cultural Arts Trip: Magical Morocco October 18-(November 4), 2025 From seaside to mountain-top to desert, from... »
In-Person Cultural Arts Trip “Captivating Cuba: Art, Music, Dance & More!”
Join in an 8-night journey filled with great fun, delicious food, beautiful arts & crafts, interesting history, wonderful lectures and more! The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join our Cultural Arts Trip: Captivating Cuba: Art, Music, Dance & More! November 8-(16), 2025 In 1492, Christopher Columbus... »
Cultural Arts Trip – “Captivating Cambodia”
Take a “once in a lifetime” journey to discover stunning wonders from ancient artifacts to art & artisans! The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join our In-Person Cultural Arts Trip: Captivating Cambodia: From Ancient Artifacts to Art & Artisans January 4-(12), 2026 Join our 8-night, 5-star... »
Cultural Arts Trip – “Vibrant Vietnam”
Take a “once in a lifetime” trip to explore the arts & architecture, cuisine & crafts, history & traditions in this vibrant country! The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join our In-Person Cultural Arts Trip: Vibrant Vietnam January 12-(24), 2026 Join our 12-night, 5-star adventure to... »
Cultural Xperiences: “Magical Morocco”
From seaside to mountain-top to desert, from historical sites to modern wonders, from natural to man-made beauty, with a rich history of Berbers, Arabs, Christians & Jews. Morocco has it all! Travel on this adventure — created specifically for GenX’ers! — to this marvelous, magical North African country, so different... »
In-Person Cultural Arts Trip – “The Best of Broadway: Mostly Musicals”
Join in this delightful trip to enjoy seven of Bway’s hottest shows, “behind-the-curtain” meetings w/theater pros, sumptuous meals & more! Give your regards to Broadway with a musical journey to the “city that never sleeps!” Head to NYC which is bustling with the excitement of countless shows and with... »
In-Person Cultural Arts Trip – “The Best of Broadway: Mostly Musicals”
Join in this delightful trip to enjoy seven of Bway’s hottest shows, “behind-the-curtain” meetings w/theater pros, sumptuous meals & more! Give your regards to Broadway with a musical journey to the “city that never sleeps!” Head to NYC which is bustling with the excitement of countless shows and with... »
In-Person Cultural Arts Trip – “The Best of Broadway: Mostly Musicals”
Join in this delightful trip to enjoy seven of Bway’s hottest shows, “behind-the-curtain” meetings w/theater pros, sumptuous meals & more! Give your regards to Broadway with a musical journey to the “city that never sleeps!” Head to NYC which is bustling with the excitement of countless shows and with... »
In-Person Cultural Arts Trip – “The Best of Broadway: Mostly Musicals”
Join in this delightful trip to enjoy seven of Bway’s hottest shows, “behind-the-curtain” meetings w/theater pros, sumptuous meals & more! Give your regards to Broadway with a musical journey to the “city that never sleeps!” Head to NYC which is bustling with the excitement of countless shows and with... »
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Overview
Adult Education Programs
Virtual Morsels & Music
Bring coffee/tea & dessert to your computer, take your front row seat, and join us for a 1-hour live concert with a special guest artist who not only performa but also offers insights into the program’s pieces. Live Q&A enriches the experience! Your ticket purchase helps support our programs and our guest artist(s) whose schedule(s) and income(s) have been severely cut by this challenging period.
Terrific Tastings
Partnering with family-owned businesses, many of which may be struggling during this challenging period, we are delighted to create our live, online, educational tasting experiences. Each month features a different specialty and a different guest who brings unique insights to the tasting. Come for the treats, stay for the fun!
Still Traveling
Would you still like to travel? You can without leaving your home. Just stay still! Let us whisk you away for an interesting, educational, and fun live, guided group tour in a destination beyond your front door!
Exploring Opera
Whether an opera newcomer or a long-time fan, join us for a single session or a full series of our popular classes. Put down your opera glasses, take your front row seat, and explore this gorgeous (if sometimes intimidating) art form. Join James Sokol who started his career under Beverly Sills at NYC Opera and worked on projects with Opera Company of Philadelphia, and then moved to work at San Francisco Opera. With years of in-theater and teaching experience, backstage anecdotes, beautiful video performance clips, and down-to-earth perspectives, Sokol creates classes that always delight.
Broadway Backstage
Let us sneak you in through the Stage Door to go backstage on Broadway! A different, special guest theater professional who brings his/her unique expertise, experiences, and insights to our discussion will be featured at each of these exclusive, behind-the-scenes visits. Live Q&A and photos/video clips (when available) will enrich our experience. Your ticket purchase helps support this program and our special guests–theater professionals—-who are mostly or completely out of work.
Opera Behind the Scenes
Let former opera professional and instructor James Sokol pull back the curtain and take you on exclusive, behind-the-scenes visits to the opera. Meet a different special guest opera professional who brings his/her unique expertise, experiences and insights to our discussion. Live Q&A and video clips highlight our visit. Your ticket purchase helps support our programs and our guests. Come learn off stage what makes the magic happen on stage!
Exploring Broadway
Revel in James Sokol’s journey through musical theater treasures, peppered with audio and video performance clips which bring the delight of Broadway into the discussion.
Songs & Stories
Join songstress & storyteller Gilda Solve for a fun, live program filled with great music and interesting insights. She’s an international vocalist, recording artist, and musician, and she’ll sing to you live from France!
Cultural Arts Trips
Let us whisk you away on exciting trips filled with fun, interesting, and delicious experiences which–depending on the destination–may include private, guided walking tours & museum visits, exciting performances, sumptuous meals, and much more!
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