Spain: Land of Color and Contrast October 20, 2009

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Enjoy an overview of modern Spain, of interest to anyone who is planning a trip to Spain, travelers who have been there and armchair travelers who are curious about what life is like in this fabled land of sun and sea. Gene Gilliom, Professor Emeritus in Social Studies and Global Education at the Ohio State University, recently led a group on a far-ranging exploration of Spain, the second largest country in Western Europe. Using digital images, audiotapes and materials gathered during the trip, visit Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Jerez de la Frontera, Gibraltar, Priego de Cordoba, Granada, Malaga, Barcelona, Girona, Figueres, Bilbao and San Sebastian. Among the many highlights are the fabled Alcazar in Seville, the Sandeman Bodega in Jerez de la Frontera, an olive oil processing factory, the Alhambra in Granada, an evening of flamenco, a trek inside the Rock of Gibraltar, Gaudi’s Cathedral and the famous La Rambla in Barcelona, the mind-blowing Salvador Dali Museum in Figueres, and the unique Guggenheim Museum created by American architect Frank Gehry in Bilbao.
CLASS #: 444578 A
TIME: 7:00-9:00 PM, Tuesday
DATE: October 20
LOCATION: Lower Level Conference Room, UA Municipal Services Center

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