In the center of Europe, Prague has been one of Europe's great cultural capitals for a thousand years. Learn about Prague's fascinating history, amazing sites and culture. See how a thousand years of often turbulent history have created this beautiful and captivating cultural capital.
This class is designed for travelers, history enthusiasts or anyone interested in timeless beauty. We will discuss travel tips, key sites and the history behind the great monuments and cultural treasures. Get practical advice for making the most of a visit to Prague.
Experience an immersive travel talk exploring the vibrant ports, sun-drenched coastlines, and rich cultural heritage of the Western Mediterranean. Ideal for both seasoned cruisers and first-time travelers, this engaging session highlights the best of cruising from Barcelona to Rome, with stops in iconic destinations such as Marseille, Florence, Naples, and Palma de Mallorca. The presentation covers unique shore excursions, local cuisine, historical landmarks, and expert tips for maximizing on-board amenities and port days. Attendees will also learn about the optimal times to set sail, how to select the right cruise line to match their travel style, and what to pack for this unforgettable journey. Time has been alloted to answer any questions.
Instructor:Dianna MillerMembers: $5; General Public: $10
Course #:TRV274 | Room:Live Oak Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time: Th | 3/12/2026 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Seats Available:44
Whisky maturation by distillery offers an opportunity to appreciate the changes in flavor associated with the aging process. Participants will sample three single malt whiskies from the same distillery beginning with a 12-year-old, then progressing to a 15-year-old and concluding with an 18-year-old expression. Participants will have a chance to describe, contrast and rate each expression. This course will include a tasting of three-one-ounce single malt scotch whiskies.
Students must be 21 years of age or older to attend the course. All registered participants are fully aware alcohol will be distributed in the classroom for possible consumption and will accept full responsibility for transportation to and from the classroom. Participants are asked not to wear perfume or cologne to class.
Day of Week | Date | Time: W | 3/18/2026 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Seats Available:1 Supply Fee: $45. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
This is a Remote Instructor Distance Learning Course. Hover over or tap this text for more details.
Registering for a remote instructor class means the student will attend in a classroom at MTP, but the instructor(s) teach(es) from a remote location. These classes are scheduled for a specific date and time. The instructor's presentation is displayed for students to see and hear in the classroom. Questions to and interaction with the remote instructor is usually available.
Over the course of eight years, Architect Frank Lloyd Wright built an impressive hotel for the Emperor of Japan. Through hundreds of historic photos and eyewitness accounts, Master Storyteller Timothy Totten recounts the origins of the project, reveals the extensive design work that detailed the enormous hotel, and reconstructs with a digital artist this masterpiece of Tokyo architecture lost to history and the wrecking ball. The instructor will be teaching remotely.
Instructor:Timothy TottenMembers: $20; General Public: $25 Course #: ARH135 | Room:Cypress Hall Day of Week | Date | Time:Th | 3/19/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Seats Available:11
This is a Remote Instructor Distance Learning Course. Hover over or tap this text for more details.
Registering for a remote instructor class means the student will attend in a classroom at MTP, but the instructor(s) teach(es) from a remote location. These classes are scheduled for a specific date and time. The instructor's presentation is displayed for students to see and hear in the classroom. Questions to and interaction with the remote instructor is usually available.
What Americans eat has changed drastically in the past 100 years. Award-winning historian Allen Pietrobon will lead a visual journey through the culinary history of the United States during the past 100 years.
Explore watershed moments and crises, such as Prohibition, World War II and the urban riots of 1967-68, that radically changed how and what we eat. These moments had unintended consequences that flooded the American food landscape with cheaper, faster, and more highly-processed foods. The speaker will be presenting remote.
Instructor:Allen Pietrobon, Ph.D.Members: $8; General Public: $13 Course #: SPE296 | Room:Live Oak Hall Day of Week | Date | Time:W | 3/25/2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seats Available:56
Kimono is a traditional garment and the national dress of Japan. In this class, you will learn how to wear a kimono using various accessories from simple ties to silk Obi sash. Then you will learn how to fold a kimono properly for storage. We all also explore specific kimono for specific occasions.
A controversial design for an unusual art collection, the Guggenheim Museum took famed American Architect Frank Lloyd Wright more than 2 decades to realize, with his death coming 6 months shy of the unique building's completion. Storyteller Timothy Totten will bring to life the tortured and unique story of the controversial museum through 100+ pictures and more than a dozen fascinating accounts by the players involved.
Instructor:Timothy TottenMembers: $20; General Public: $25
Course #:ARH134 | Room:Room 3
Day of Week | Date | Time: Th | 4/9/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Seats Available:9
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Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.
Instructor:Erika Sue Ritter Course #: TRI137 | Room:Field Trip Day of Week | Date | Time:F | 3/20/2026 - 3/20/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
This class is full. Click the "Add to Wait List " button below to be placed on a wait list.
Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.
Instructor:Erika Sue Ritter Course #: TRI137 | Room:Field Trip Day of Week | Date | Time:F | 3/20/2026 - 3/20/2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
This class is full. Click the "Add to Wait List " button below to be placed on a wait list.
Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.
Instructor:Erika Sue Ritter Course #: TRI137 | Room:Field Trip Day of Week | Date | Time:Sa | 4/18/2026 - 4/18/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
This class is full. Click the "Add to Wait List " button below to be placed on a wait list.
Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.
Instructor:Erika Sue Ritter Course #: TRI137 | Room:Field Trip Day of Week | Date | Time:Sa | 4/18/2026 - 4/18/2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
Over the course of eight years, Architect Frank Lloyd Wright built an impressive hotel for the Emperor of Japan. Through hundreds of historic photos and eyewitness accounts, Master Storyteller Timothy Totten recounts the origins of the project, reveals the extensive design work that detailed the enormous hotel, and reconstructs with a digital artist this masterpiece of Tokyo architecture lost to history and the wrecking ball. The instructor will be teaching remotely.
Kimono is a traditional garment and the national dress of Japan. In this class, you will learn how to wear a kimono using various accessories from simple ties to silk Obi sash. Then you will learn how to fold a kimono properly for storage. We all also explore specific kimono for specific occasions.
Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.
