Winter-Spring Courses Open for Registration!

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Will Di Novi
November 21, 2024


Lectures. Talks. Ideas.


Dear Friends,

I’m delighted to announce that registration has just begun for the first season of The Speakers Annex, our new lecture series at the Al Green Theatre, co-presented by the Miles Nadal JCC!

Scroll below for the five courses we’re excited to offer this winter-spring and click the “REGISTER NOW” buttons to find more info on each course and sign up.

Customer support contacts are at the bottom of this email, along with registration help sheets, a deal on MNjcc memberships and info on another fun MNjcc program.

Please feel free to reach out with questions and to direct friends and fellow “Curious Minds” to the sign-up link for this newsletter and our Speakers Annex home page.

I can’t wait to connect with you all at our first courses this winter!

Will Di Novi
Host and Organizer
The Speakers Annex

The Speakers Annex is proud to be presented in partnership with 

WINTER COURSES


Tuesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Jan. 21-Feb. 25, 2025

MNjcc Members: $99
Non-Members: $119

Great Buildings of the 20th Century: Architecture in An Age of Transformation 

Fresh off his popular series on 21st Century Architecture, former Toronto Star architecture critic Christopher Hume leads this spirited survey of the most stunning and thought-provoking buildings of the 20th Century: a period of unprecedented architectural innovation.


Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Jan. 22-Feb. 26, 2025

MNjcc Members: $99
Non-Members: $119

Friends, Lovers & Rivals:
Iconic Duos That Changed the Course of History

After delighting Toronto audiences with her lectures on “Power Couples” in history, Dr. Laura Carlson leads this new series exploring the iconic friendships, love affairs and rivalries that transformed the worlds of politics, arts, science and popular culture.

SPRING COURSES


Tuesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Mar. 25-May 6, 2025

MNjcc Members: $99
Non-Members: $119

The Soul of the City:
Six Writers and Scholars on Their Favourite Cultural Landmarks

Six of Canada’s leading writers and lecturers explore the rich history and cultural significance of their favourite civic landmark in a great world city. Featuring Lisa Pasold, Julia Zarankin, Peter Harris, Ira Wells, David Sax and more!


Wednesdays, 10:30 AM-12 PM
Mar. 26-May 7, 2025

MNjcc Members: $99
Non-Members: $119

The Photographs That Defined the Modern Age

Inspired by a recent New York Times survey of the most influential photos in history, U of T Art Historian Jordan Bear assesses the creation and cultural legacy of the most indelible images of the past century, including stunning photos by Robert Frank, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Diane Arbus and more!


Fridays, 10-11:30 AM
Mar. 28-May 9, 2025

MNjcc Members: $99
Non-Members: $119

Anthems: Six Songs That Shaped the World We Live In

Acclaimed musician and music scholar Dr. Andrew Scott examines the genesis, and pop-cultural impact, of six iconic songs, taking us on a thrilling musical journey from Beethoven to the Beatles, from Bob Marley to Joni Mitchell to Leonard Cohen and beyond!

Mondays, 1-2:30 PM
Nov. 25-Dec. 16

Setting the Scene: The Roots of Toronto Theatre

Starting this Monday, November 25th, our pals at the MNjcc are pleased to offer this fun 4-part series with theatre critic Lynn Slotkin exploring the vibrant history of Toronto’s theatre scene. From Royal Alex, Elgin and O’Keefe touring productions, to the 1960s explosion of groundbreaking companies Toronto Free, Passe Muraille, Tarragon and Factory, to independents who gave voices to specific communities like Nightwood, Obsidian and Buddies in Bad Times. Learn more HERE and email Lisa Roy ([email protected]) for more information!

  • If you need any assistance with registration, please contact the MNjcc customer support team at 416-924-6211 x0 or email them at [email protected].

  • We have also prepared this detailed, step-by-step registration guide that you can consult if you hit any snags.

  • If you are new to the MNjcc, you’ll be prompted to set up a free account with its online registration system while registering for your first course. You can also do this here at any time and consult this account set-up guide.

  • For more on our programs, see this FAQ Help Sheet and you can contact me, Will Di Novi, at [email protected]. I love to hear from you!

  • And finally: the MNjcc is offering Speakers Annex attendees a special deal on MNjcc memberships, which aren’t required to attend these programs but get you discounts. Ask to speak to the Membership team, tell them “The Speakers Annex at the J sent me” and you can become a MNjcc member with no enrolment fee, for a savings of $85! Contact the membership team at 416-924-6211 x6510 or [email protected]

    Thank you again! I’ll be in touch again as we get closer to the holidays.