b'LIRFine Arts & LiteratureValdosta Symphony Orchestra Book Review: Preview A Better Man:A Chief Inspector Get the inside scoop on what it takes toGamache Novelmake an orchestra come to life. Have youCatastrophic spring flooding, ever wondered what the conductor reallyblistering attacks in the media, does? The Maestro will clear up mysteries,and a mysterious disappearance let you in on some secrets of the musicgreet Chief Inspector Armand world, and give you a preview of whatsGamache as he returns to the coming up for the VSO this semester. Sret du Qubecin this 20SLIR610 novel by #1 New York Times Wed, Jan 29 |11 AM - 12 PM bestselling author Louise Penny.Dr. Howard Hsu, Instructor 20SLIR615| Mon, Apr 20 |2 - 3 PM Mary Helen Watson, ReviewerAcrylic Painting: Animal Portraits Drama ProductionLearn the basics of acrylicParticipants will collaborate in writing a play which will be painting with animal imagery! performed by them at the wrap-up luncheon. Attendance Bring photos of your petsat all sessions will be key to the success of the play.or other animals, and use20SLIR604| 15 Fri, Jan 31 - May 8|1 - 3PMthe images to create loose,Marie Sooy, Facilitatorcolorful, painterly works of art. Supply list sent with registraton confirmation. $15A Morning at the Opera:extra fee. Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni20SLIR613|4 Tues, Mar 3 - 24|1 - 2:30 PM|Hunter Pope, Instructor Passion and betrayal in a Sicilian village! Cavalleria Rusticana is a one act opera with exquisite music that Having Fun with the Ukulele Strum reflects the intense emotions of the story.From passion to betrayal to retribution, this is regarded as Mascagnis Absolutely no musical knowledge needed! Have funbest opera.accompanying vocal melodies with the strummed chords20SLIR609|Wed, Feb 19 |11AM - 12:15 PMof the soprano, concert, tenor, or baritone uke. If you alreadyRoberta Magnasco, Instructorhave a ukulele, great; but there is no need to own or purchase a ukulele before taking this class. Loaner and for sale ukuleles of all sizes will be available to help you decide which size suits you. Music provided; $4 charge for music notebook (if you do not already have one) to be paid directly to instructor.20SLIR611|16 Wed, Jan 29 - May 13|2 - 3:30 PMJoan Shepard, InstructorOpen Art StudioDrop in and join your fellow LIR artists and crafters in our open art studio. The art room will be open each Monday morning for those who want to work on their own artwork while enjoying the company of others! This is not a class, just a time for you to work on your own projects. Bring your supplies and inspiration; we have a sink and jars for water if you are painting. Come every week or just a few times during the semester.20SLIR616|16 Mon, Jan 27 - May 11|9:3011:15 AMReminder: Be sure to display your LIR parking permit.30 THE BRIDGE'