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Learn to Make a Beautiful Holiday Wreath

Award-winning floral designer from famed Longwood Gardens shows you how

   

Movies

Film Explores Rise and Fall of the ‘Father of Claymation’

‘Claydream’s portrait of Will Vinton — creator of the California Raisins — is inspired and poignant

Available through February 16

Fitness

Pilates Practice: Grounding and Balance

Grab a mat, tennis ball and chair for this standing class, which teaches how to move more efficiently

Movies

How Comic Book Characters Became Cinema Stars

Fun documentary ‘Rise of the Superheroes’ follows films from ‘Batman’ to ‘X-Men’

Available through February 16

   

Food

Cooking Class: Make Savory Sweet Potato Gratin

Chef April Dodd returns to show you how to whip up this tasty addition to your dinner menu

Available through March 1

Health & Self

Learn Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping

Unique practice blends modern psychology and Chinese medicine to help lower stress

Available through February 14

Food

The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Cookbooks

Virtual talk looks at America's history through the lens of recipes; plus, try buttermilk biscuits and more

Available through February 13

   


Documentaries

   

Orca Film on the Plight of Captive Creatures

‘Long Gone Wild’ picks up where ‘Blackfish’ left off while telling uniquely different story

Available through January 5

The ‘Battle of Dunkirk’ Highlights Heroes

Documentary shares veterans' stories of bravery in a battle that changed the course of World War II

Available through February 9

Watch a Documentary Worth Your Time

‘Keeper of Time’ captures the brilliance and art of watchmaking and contemplates the notions of time itself

Available through December 29

    


Fitness

Pilates Anytime

Build Strength

Grab your hand weights and join instructor Amy Havens for the final class in her Spine Health series

Pilates Anytime

Core and Spine

Class 1 of Amy Havens' Spine Health series focuses on strengthening your abdominal and back muscles

Pilates Anytime

Healthy Spine

Grab a chair and join Amy Havens for Class 2 in her Spine Health series

   

Pilates Anytime

Centering Awareness

Class 1 of Erin Wilson’s 'Begin Pilates' series will start your practice off right

Pilates Anytime

Expand With Breath

Learn how proper breathing can benefit exercise and ease tension

Pilates Anytime

Mind and Body

This class focuses on melding the mind-body connection

   

Interval Training

Build Strength, Energy

The first video in this workout series with David Drew focuses on squats, step-ups, planks and lunges

Interval Training

Power Movements

Class 2 in this workout series features squat thrusts, push presses and penguin jumps

Interval Training

Building Muscle

Class 3 is an arm-centric workout focusing on Arnold presses, rows, tricep kickbacks and front raises

Interval Training

Lift Yourself Up

Final class in David Drew's workout series includes PVC clean, front squats, back squats and plank holds

  


Author Conversations

Delia Owens

‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ has been turned into a major motion picture

Stephen Perrine and Heidi Skolnik

'The Whole Body Reset’ focuses on protein timing to stop weight gain

Matt Paxton

AARP book 'Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff' lays out decluttering tips

Brad Meltzer

Learn some secrets to building a best-selling novel from the writer of ‘The Lightning Rod’

   

Lisa Genova

‘Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting' on how to protect our memories

W. Bruce Cameron

Rescue pup joins best-selling author to discuss ‘A Dog’s Courage’

Jake Tapper

How he came up with the fascinating plot for 'The Devil May Dance'

    


Learn Something New

Be Awed by Autumn In This Tour of Longwood Gardens

Feast your eyes on fiery foliage, 800-pound pumpkins, a festival of chrysanthemums and more

Available through January 31

Enjoy a Perfectly Prepared Presentation on Pasta

Food historian Francine Segan will bowl you over with delicious stories, recipes and guide to pasta shapes

Available through January 9

Dill, Parsley, Cilantro, Basil, Lemongrass, Mint, Oh My!

Get tips for growing outstanding herbs from a Longwood Gardens horticulturalist

Available through January 5

   

This Merengue Dance Class Will Get You Moving

Learn easy-to-follow, low-impact moves that can help improve balance and cardiovascular strength

Available through December 15

Learn to Use Meditation in Your Daily Life

Class covers the basics and benefits, including enhanced feelings of purpose, happiness, creativity and levity

Available through January 17

Get Into Your Groove With a Salsa Dance Class

Fun video featuring one of the top Latin choreographers can help you feel more joy

Available through December 22

   

Hand Lettering for Beginners With Molly Jacques

In this class, you'll learn easy steps to make a beautiful "Home Sweet Home" sign

Gird Your Loins for This Talk on Medieval Meals

Hear the stories behind dragon’s brew and sea serpent stew, and get recipes for Tuscan soup and lavender jelly

Available through December 19

Watercolor Basics for Journaling With Stan Fellows

Easy-to-follow class covers materials and techniques, and demonstrates how to paint a mini masterpiece

    


Music

Salsa del Soul Performance Will Get You On Your Feet

Orchestra lights up the stage with Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban dance numbers; plus Q&A with Shai Hayo

Stylish and Soulful Vocal Jazz Group Moore By Four

Watch them perform popular classics and complex harmonies; plus Q&A with singer Ginger Commodore

Charmin Michelle Sings Etta James, Ray Charles and More

Vocalist puts her personal spin on the classics onstage at The Dakota; plus check out our Q&A

Singer Maud Hixson Featured in Minnesota Jazz Fest Live

She'll serenade you with Great American Songbook tunes and her cool, light style; plus Q&A

   

  


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