CCR Talks: Let’s go to… Pompei! - February 2, 2021

Recent archaeological and other research into the Vesuvius eruption of 79 B.C. has given us important new insights into Roman Campania’s history, as new areas of Pompei are explored by specialists from many fields. During our next CCR virtual lecture, we will examine these recent advances and discoveries, including how multimedia may help (or hinder) our perceptions of them. We will also touch upon which spots you might consider seeking out during your next in-person visit to Pompei.

When: Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Time: 6 p.m. (lecture duration is approx. 75 minutes)

Meeting Place: on Zoom

Cost: €10 for members and €15 for non-members.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Joe by Saturday, January 30, 2021. You are financially responsible for your reservation.

CCR Remote Lectures: Fit for a Queen - January 12, 2021

Queen Elizabeth II is the lucky owner of a fantastic collection of 7,000 paintings. As a result of necessary renovations to the state rooms of Buckingham Palace, 65 first-rate masterpieces went on show for the first time in a gallery exhibition, but few people got to see them because of COVID restrictions. Using our CCR super-powers, we will focus on a few of these breathtaking treasures. Join us as we (figuratively) transport ourselves into the Queen’s realm and tiptoe through a unique collection, including famous Flemish, French, and Italian artists and savour some really outstanding works of art.

When: Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Time: 6 p.m. (lecture duration is approx. 75 minutes)

Meeting Place: Your Place!

Cost: €10 for members and €15 for non-members.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Joe by Saturday, January 9, 2021. You are financially responsible for your reservation.

CCR Remote Lecture: Aubrey Beardsley - December 15, 2020

Picasso, Klee, Münch, and many other 20th century artists owe so much to Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898), a young English artist who died of tuberculosis aged 25. An original, solitary, sickly genius, Beardsley shocked Victorian society with an ambiguous and entrancing world of his own creation. In the 1960s, his works briefly enjoyed a second wave of popularity and this year an exhibition at the Tate in London and another at the Musée d’Orsay were meant give him back the limelight he so rightly deserves. Join us for the next CCR virtual lecture as we delve into Beardsley, his art, and his times.

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Time: 6 p.m. (lecture duration is approx. 75 minutes)

Meeting Place: Your Place! Online meeting platform.

Cost: €10 for members and €15 for non-members.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Joe by Saturday, December 12, 2020. You are financially responsible for your reservation.

CCR Remote Lecture: Romanesque Wanderings - November 24, 2020

In the 13th century, a woman died and was buried in Palermo. Her gravestone provides a starting point for a fascinating, digressive, meandering journey which weaves together many different ethnic, cultural, and economic ties. Glass in hand, we will examine Italy's ties to Muslim, Byzantine and Northern European cultures, supplying inspiration for the Romanesque style of the 12th and 13th centuries.

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Time: 18:00 (lecture duration is approx. 60-75 minutes)

Meeting Place: Your Place!

Cost: €10 for members and €15 for non-members.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Joe by Sat., Nov. 21, 2020. You are financially responsible for your reservation.

CCR Remote Lecture: Torlonia Marbles - November 11, 2020

An ill-fated but much awaited exhibition has just opened in Rome. After years of preparation, rumours and contretemps, the famous Torlonia collection is on show at the Capitoline Museums. Want to get to know about the wonders of the Torlonia collection before you visit, with the added benefit of being able to sip on your favorite cocktail in the virtual company of your CCR friends? Then come join us for our first CCR “virlectail” (virtual lecture/cocktail) of the season!

When: Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Time: 6.00 p.m. Central European Time

Where: at your home (and where the lecture takes you).

Cost: €10 for members and €15 for non-members. Advance payment required payable by transfer to the CCR bank account.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Joe by 1 p.m. Central European Time on Sat. Nov. 7, 2020. You are financially responsible for your reservation.

CCR Remote Lecture: the Pantheon and the Sun - June 19, 2020

For centuries people have marveled at the Pantheon, and its purpose. One theory is the design is connected to the sun’s cycle. Was this the only monument like this, or were there others? As the summer solstice draws closer we look at ways in which the solar cycle has been celebrated in Rome through the centuries.

When: Friday, June 19, 2020,
Time: 6.00 p.m. Rome (Central European) Time.
Where: at your home (or where the remote lecture takes you).
Cost: €10 for members and €15 for non-members. Advance payment required payable by transfer to the CCR bank account.
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Joe by 1 p.m. Central European Time on Wed. June 17, 2020. You are financially responsible for your reservation.

CCR Remote Lecture: Venice at the Crossroads - June 5, 2020

As the 15th century was ending, Venice faced many external pressures and had to decide what its future would be: remain an independent maritime power or become a regional Italian presence. This dilemma, and its eventual resolution, was reflected in the art and architecture of the time. 

Join us on a virtual tour of the city, its paintings, and its people just over five centuries ago.

When: Friday, June 5, 2020,

Time: 6.00 p.m. Rome (Central European) Time.

Where: at your home (and where the lecture takes you).

Cost: €10 for members and €15 for non-members. Advance payment required payable by transfer to the CCR bank account.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Joe by 1 p.m. Central European Time on Wed. June 3, 2020. You are financially responsible for your reservation.

CCR Remote Lecture: Venus de Milo - May 22, 2020

The ancient marble sculpture known as the Venus de Milo is today a prized possession of the Louvre in Paris. Although the work has achieved iconic status, visitors are not always aware of the many dramatic events in the work’s history, or why this became a work which for many defines the idea of classical Greek art.

Let’s spend a lazy evening (or morning, as the case may be), sipping on something refreshing, as we trace the statue’s history, which now spans over two thousand years and involves interesting ideas about identity, culture, nationhood, and gender.

When: Friday, May 22, 2020,

Time: 6.00 p.m. Rome (Central European) Time.

Where: at your home (and where the lecture takes you).

Cost: €10 for members and €15 for non-members. Advance payment required payable by transfer to the CCR bank account.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Joe by 1 p.m. Central European Time on Wed. May 20, 2020. You are financially responsible for your reservation.

CCR Remote Lecture: Boccaccio's Decameron - May 8, 2020

Summer 1348 -- seven young ladies and three young men escape plague-stricken Florence and take refuge in a deserted villa where they pass the evenings telling each other... one hundred stories! Written by Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375) during the Black Death epidemic (1348-1349), this is one of Italian literature’s defining works. Its mix of wit, licentiousness, lyrical and tragic aspects make it an unforgettable read, inspiring countless works ever since its first appearance up to modern times.

Join us in our very own virtual deserted villa as we retrace the genesis of stories which have fascinated people through the centuries.

When: Friday, May 8, 2020,
Time: 6.00 p.m. Rome (Central European) Time.
Where: at your home (and where the lecture takes you).
Cost: €10 for members and €15 for non-members. Advance payment required payable by transfer to the CCR bank account.
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Joe by 1 p.m. Central European Time on Wed. May 6, 2020. You are financially responsible for your reservation.

CCR Remote Lecture: A Virtual Tour of the Acropolis Museum - April 24, 2020

A lucky mining project, a far-sighted political leader, a 50-year-old still-tentative democracy and a looming invasion. In the 5th C. BCE, this was the backdrop prior to Athens achieving cultural and military domination in the Mediterranean and its greatest glory.

Join us as we cross the Adriatic for a virtual visit (using slides, video clips and street views) of the Acropolis Museum in Athens and its stunning treasures.

When:  Friday, April 24, 2020,

Time:  6.00 p.m. Central European Time

Where: at your home (and where the lecture takes you).

Cost: €10 for members and €15 for non-members. Advance payment required payable by transfer to the CCR bank account.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Joe by 1 p.m. Central European Time on Wed. Apr. 22, 2020. You are financially responsible for your reservation.