The popular Timeless Melodies series returns in 2026. Enjoy lively multimedia lectures celebrating music that set the standard for generations. Through captivating storytelling, rare film clips and cherished songs, beloved music historian Larry Maurer brings the past to life.
Four lectures are scheduled January through April at 1:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center.
January 27 – Irving Berlin
An inspirational self-taught legend who wrote more than 3,000 songs without any formal musical training. Aside from singing with his father in the temple, Irving Berlin was a songwriting powerhouse whose life spanned 101 years.
February 24 – Love Songs for Your Valentine
Hear the greatest love songs from the masters, including George Gershwin (“But Not for Me”), Irving Berlin (“Cheek to Cheek”), Rodgers and Hart (“Isn’t It Romantic?”), Cole Porter (“I’ve Got You Under My Skin”) and more of the timeless great standards.
March 24 – Oscar’s Best Songs 1935 – 1959
“Over the Rainbow,” “Thanks for the Memory” and “Three Coins in the Fountain” are three beloved songs that earned the coveted Oscar, but who wrote them? Enjoy an engaging hour of music and history as the envelope is opened and the winner is announced.
April 28 – ‘I Gotta Be Me’ – Sammy Davis Jr.
A revealing look into the life of this trailblazing performer who confronted racism with brilliance, versatility and unmatched talent. A singer, dancer, actor and comedian, Davis was always “quick on the draw.”
Tickets are on sale now at $5 for each date, or $16 for all four if purchased before January 26 in the PAC box office or at tickets.lagunawoodsvillage.com.
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