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DESCRIPTION:Join us as we look at how the art of puppetry has evolved from 
 its beginnings over three millennia ago until now. We'll see how its uses 
 in entertainment\, enticement\, religion and social influence have changed
 . Sharing videos that range from the earliest examples of entertainment to
  current political commentary\, we'll see how it has adapted to the circum
 stances. We will visit old friends we've forgotten and never realized how 
 they reflected their times. We'll witness surprising new technology and ho
 w it works to tell stories. From traditional to contemporary forms\, it al
 l comes back to the basic goal - presenting the story to the intended audi
 ence. Warning: we may come across some Muppets in the process! \n\n \n\nIn
 structor bio: Alexander Levin has a theater degree from George Mason Unive
 rsity and has served as technical director for several universities across
  the country. He was in the original "Muppet Movie" (1979) and was subsequ
 ently involved in various television shows and commercials. His large and 
 extensive collection of puppets\, acquired during his travels\, formed the
  basis of his book\, "In Search of Puppetry Around the World." Alex believ
 es puppetry is an art form that can bridge languages and cultures like no 
 other. \n\n\n An Osher membership fee of $25 is required to enroll in this
  class. If you have not paid your membership fee\, please click  on Osher 
 Membership Fee - Shopping cart to add the membership fee to your shopping 
 cart. Then continue shopping to select your courses and/or events. If you 
 have questions about whether or not you have paid your member fee\, please
  call 785-864-6779.
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LOCATION:Regnier Hall (KU Edwards Campus)\, 163
SUMMARY:All Puppets Ain't Necessarily Muppets: Puppetry Through the Ages
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.ku.edu/event/all-puppets-aint-necessarily-mu
 ppets-puppetry-through-the-ages
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DESCRIPTION:Join us as we look at how the art of puppetry has evolved from 
 its beginnings over three millennia ago until now. We'll see how its uses 
 in entertainment\, enticement\, religion and social influence have changed
 . Sharing videos that range from the earliest examples of entertainment to
  current political commentary\, we'll see how it has adapted to the circum
 stances. We will visit old friends we've forgotten and never realized how 
 they reflected their times. We'll witness surprising new technology and ho
 w it works to tell stories. From traditional to contemporary forms\, it al
 l comes back to the basic goal - presenting the story to the intended audi
 ence. Warning: we may come across some Muppets in the process! \n\n \n\nIn
 structor bio: Alexander Levin has a theater degree from George Mason Unive
 rsity and has served as technical director for several universities across
  the country. He was in the original "Muppet Movie" (1979) and was subsequ
 ently involved in various television shows and commercials. His large and 
 extensive collection of puppets\, acquired during his travels\, formed the
  basis of his book\, "In Search of Puppetry Around the World." Alex believ
 es puppetry is an art form that can bridge languages and cultures like no 
 other. \n\n\n An Osher membership fee of $25 is required to enroll in this
  class. If you have not paid your membership fee\, please click  on Osher 
 Membership Fee - Shopping cart to add the membership fee to your shopping 
 cart. Then continue shopping to select your courses and/or events. If you 
 have questions about whether or not you have paid your member fee\, please
  call 785-864-6779.
GEO:38.899957;-94.726031
LOCATION:Regnier Hall (KU Edwards Campus)\, 163
SUMMARY:All Puppets Ain't Necessarily Muppets: Puppetry Through the Ages
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.ku.edu/event/all-puppets-aint-necessarily-mu
 ppets-puppetry-through-the-ages
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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DESCRIPTION:Join us as we look at how the art of puppetry has evolved from 
 its beginnings over three millennia ago until now. We'll see how its uses 
 in entertainment\, enticement\, religion and social influence have changed
 . Sharing videos that range from the earliest examples of entertainment to
  current political commentary\, we'll see how it has adapted to the circum
 stances. We will visit old friends we've forgotten and never realized how 
 they reflected their times. We'll witness surprising new technology and ho
 w it works to tell stories. From traditional to contemporary forms\, it al
 l comes back to the basic goal - presenting the story to the intended audi
 ence. Warning: we may come across some Muppets in the process! \n\n \n\nIn
 structor bio: Alexander Levin has a theater degree from George Mason Unive
 rsity and has served as technical director for several universities across
  the country. He was in the original "Muppet Movie" (1979) and was subsequ
 ently involved in various television shows and commercials. His large and 
 extensive collection of puppets\, acquired during his travels\, formed the
  basis of his book\, "In Search of Puppetry Around the World." Alex believ
 es puppetry is an art form that can bridge languages and cultures like no 
 other. \n\n\n An Osher membership fee of $25 is required to enroll in this
  class. If you have not paid your membership fee\, please click  on Osher 
 Membership Fee - Shopping cart to add the membership fee to your shopping 
 cart. Then continue shopping to select your courses and/or events. If you 
 have questions about whether or not you have paid your member fee\, please
  call 785-864-6779.
GEO:38.899957;-94.726031
LOCATION:Regnier Hall (KU Edwards Campus)\, 163
SUMMARY:All Puppets Ain't Necessarily Muppets: Puppetry Through the Ages
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.ku.edu/event/all-puppets-aint-necessarily-mu
 ppets-puppetry-through-the-ages
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
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