DESTINATION LECTURER: Dr. Jim Rowe
Dr. Jim Rowe holds a Phd. in Cultural Anthropology and a Masters degree in Integrated Ecology. He designs study abroad programs with Outward Bound Costa Rica where he is the Executive Director but still takes time to teach courses in the rainforests, rivers and reefs of Costa Rica and Panama. His work with Outward Bound International also takes him to spectacular natural settings. During his free time, Jim loves to scuba dive, surf, wakeboard, white water kayak, climb, and paraglide. He is passionate about sharing unique insights of the colorful cultures, customs, nature and local lore of ports of call worldwide. His dynamic presentations are specific to the destinations of each voyage and are designed to enrich and deepen your experience both onboard and in our wonderful ports of call.

Lectures given:

"Bahamas: Culture, Customs, Lore and Lifestyle with Highlights of San Salvador Island and Great Exuma"

"Bahamas: A Nature Lover’s Paradise"

"Bimini and Nassau Highlights"

"Whales, Dolphins and other sea life of the Caribbean and the world"

SPECIAL INTEREST LECTURER: MUSICAL THEATER Mr. Steve Friedman
Steve Friedman is an internationally-recognized Broadway musical historian. His lecture series provides a three-dimensional experience as he enhances the presentations with live song. As the author of the best-selling “The Ultimate Broadway Musical List Book”, he has solidified his reputation as an expert on the Broadway musical. Steve believes that music and historical perspective create an emotional reaction and he prides himself on helping audiences enjoy the relevance of time and era on musical theatre history.
With a background as a trained classical tenor, Steve attained the passion to present lectures from a vantage point of once having performed, many in musical theatre pieces such as “Camelot” and “Damn Yankees” to “Sweeney Todd”. His current lecture series has become popular and sought out regularly in the Metro DC area where he is adjunct faculty, focused on lifelong adult learning in two Washington-area colleges, including Johns Hopkins University.

Lectures given:

"First it was a Play, Then it Became a Musical"

"Sondheim On View and His Partnership with Hal Prince"

"Sex in the Musical"

"Love Songs in the Musical"

GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL - Bruce Murray
ACBL BRIDGE INSTRUCTORS - Brenda Montague