Monthly Talks
Our Monthly Talks at HGS U3A are open to members AND non-members. Members can bring a carer free of charge. The venue, HGS Free Church (North Square, NW11 7AG), is accessible with a ramp and toilet facilities. Doors open at 2.30 pm for socialising before the 3.00 pm start, with time to mingle afterward.
Next Talk:
Monday 17 November 3pm to 4pm
George Gershwin—Bridging Jazz and Classical Genius
George Gershwin (1898–1937) was a musical genius of the 20th century who seamlessly blended classical music with the rhythms of jazz. A prolific composer, conductor, and pianist, he created over 500 songs with his lyricist brother Ira, contributing to iconic films and musicals such as A Star is Born and An American in Paris.
Judith Kasriel is a music enthusiast, currently passionate about Gershwin, though her only formal qualification is an O-level in music. During lockdown, she began giving talks on composers like Bernstein, Shostakovich, and Gershwin, inspired by invitations from Belsize Park U3A.
To book a free ticket click on this link:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hgsu3a/1711116
Recordings of Some Previous Talks
- Alan Morton: Climate Change – What Next? https://youtu.be/B1CTguk-8E
- Eleanor Levy: Charlemagne
- Vicky Fox, CEO of the Supreme Court of the UK: Behind the Scenes of the Supreme Court
- Professor Lynne Cox, Oriel College: Preparing for Ageing Well
- Amanda Weinberg: Tears of Monterini, based on events during Mussolini’s fascist era
- Anne-Marie O’Connor: The Saga Behind Klimt’s Painting of the Lady in Gold
“In Conversation” – Zoom interviews with Eleanor Levy
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- 2021
- November: Richard Abramson
- 2022
- February: Myke Jacobs
- March: Michael Berg
- April: Catherine Budgett-Meakin
- May: Malcolm Brahams
- July: Sidney Lightman
- August: David Powers
- September: Eric Wilton
- October: Tony Korn
- November: Diana Brahams
- 2023
- February: David Powers (on Bhutan, Brazil & Argentina)
- March: Cyril Ruttenberg
- April: Carole Spiers
- 2021
Meet Other Members
If you’d like to meet other members of HGS u3a in a social environment, why not give Sunday Elevenses a try? Join others for coffee (or whatever you fancy) and a chat fortnightly at a local venue. Contact Marion Sipser for details.
London Regional Events
For details of events organized by the London Region of u3as, just click the link below: