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Topics > General Interest
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Advanced Stand-Up Comedy Workshop
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$69.00 (1 section available)
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So, you made it through the intro class and want to continue your comedy journey? The advanced stand-up comedy workshop is for anyone who has performed stand-up comedy before and is looking for a place to work out new material or polish up what you already have. This class will continue where the CCAC introductory stand-up comedy class left off. This course will offer feedback from professional comedians who share their expertise in a workshop-style format. Learn more about the craft as we dig deeper into developing your comedic style.
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Amateur Astronomy--Understanding & Observing the Night Sky
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$69.00 (1 section available)
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Explore the scope of the universe, immense distances, stargazing equipment, the solar system, deep space, seasons and constellations. The grand finale will be "in the field," an actual observation of the night sky using various types of telescopes.
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ChatGPT for Beginners
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$49.00 (1 section available)
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Are you hearing of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence? Want to learn more? This beginner's workshop will give you the basics in understandable terms and how to use it appropriately. We'll learn what it is, what it does and how it can help you in your daily life.
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Gettysburg Part I-Intro to 19th Century And Gettysburg Day 1
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$69.00 (1 section available)
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This is part 2 of a two-part course covering the Gettysburg Campaign of
June-July 1863, during the War of the Rebellion. Part 2 will continue the
coverage of the battle that was begun in Gettysburg Part 1, presenting
the events of the rest of the battle on July 2-5, as well as the Confederate
retreat and the US pursuit, and the legacy of Gettysburg in America’s
history.
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History of Christianity
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$59.00 (1 section available)
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Christianity has helped shape the modern world as we know it for almost 2 millennium. Yet there are many things about which people are still curious. How did early Christians worship compared to Christians today? What were the causes of the splits that occurred amongst various Christian groups...and, what is the difference between all of the denominations that exist today?
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Introduction to Genealogy
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$69.00 (1 section available)
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Discover who your ancestors were and where they lived and provide your family with a legacy they will appreciate and cherish. Basic methods to conduct genealogical research will be reviewed to assist you in tracing your family tree.
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Slavic Pittsburgh Our Immigrant Catholic Churches
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$39.00 (1 section available)
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The rich Catholic heritage of Pittsburgh is inextricably linked to mass immigration from South and Central Europe. Let us share and celebrate the city's ecclesiastical and immigrant history through a survey of Czech, Croatian, Polish, and other ethnic Slavic parishes from the turn of the 20th Century.
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Stand-Up Comedy
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$69.00 (1 section available)
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For those who have thought about doing stand-up comedy but never quite got up the nerve to try, this course will introduce you to the world of stand-up comedy. Participants will learn how to write various types of comedic material and will have the opportunity to develop and perform their own comedy routine. Dealing with stage fright and getting started in the comedy business will also be covered.
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The History of Ireland - Legend and Literature
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$89.00 (1 section available)
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Let's learn about the history of Ireland as seen through the literature, history, and legends. We will read the greatest Irish writers and see how they tell the history of Ireland. We will look at the origins of legends, the invasion by the English, and the potato famine that led to the great migration to America.
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The Vanka Murals: Seminar & Private Tour
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$49.00 (1 section available)
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Join us in collaboration with the Society to Preserve the Murals of Maxo Vanka for a very special seminar and visit one of Pittsburgh's most unusual and sacred treasures. The first class will be held at North Campus by a member of CCAC's History faculty. The second class will be privately led docent tour of the Vanka Murals at St. Nicholas Church in Millvale. An additional $15 fee is required for church entry and benefits mural conservation. Second class location; St. Nicholas Church at 24 Maryland Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15209
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Toilet Tech
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$59.00 (1 section available)
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Learn how to fix your toilet without hiring a plumber! We'll cover tips to make your toielt work better as well as fixing leaks and clogs.
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VanLife: How to Build and Travel in a Campervan.
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$49.00 (1 section available)
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An overview of how to build your own campervan, from planning the layout, learning what key systems you'll need to incorporate in your build, and where to find the resources to help you along the way. Take a tour of the instructor's campervan and hear real life advice on how to travel safely and have fun in a tiny home on wheels.
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Walking Homewood Cemetery
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$49.00 (1 section available)
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This outstanding cemetery of 205 acres sits on land of former Judge Wilkins. We'll check out the tombs, mausoleums, and burial sites of a who's who of Pittsburgh. Michael Benedum, Henry Frick, Ed Bigelow, Errol Garner, HJ Heinz, Senator Heinz, James Mellon, George and Pearl Mesta, Jock Sutherland and a lot more. A different, but great way to spend a spring Sunday afternoon.
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Western Pennsylvania Folklore
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$59.00 (1 section available)
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We've all heard of legendary places like Roswell and Shangri-la or such creatures like Bigfoot and Leprechauns. What about the local myths and legends? Come explore various legends unique to Western Pennsylvania, including: Joe Magarac, the Green Man, Kecksburg with its infamous extraterrestrial acorn, and General Braddock and his missing gold. Also, feel free to offer your own take on these local legends or to share your own personal addition to our regional folklore. We'll also touch upon these Pennsylvanian legends within a wider national/international context as applicable.
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