The Magic Of Motown (OOL)
Virtual /Online | Registration opens Tuesday, August 19, 2025 10:00 AM
Explore Motown’s golden era from the late 1950s to the 1970s, a period marked by groundbreaking songwriting, iconic artists, and profound social influence. Discover how Motown’s innovative production methods shaped its timeless sound, broke racial barriers, and adapted to shifting cultural landscapes to achieve worldwide acclaim. Featuring legendary artists and curated tracks and videos, this program concludes with a celebration of Motown’s transformative first 25 years. Join us to experience the enduring magic of Motown and its lasting impact on music and culture.
TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 28 THROUGH DECEMBER 2
10am CT | Each live session is 90 minutes
Tuesday, October 28
Tuesday, November 4
Tuesday, November 11
Tuesday, November 18
Tuesday, November 25
Tuesday, December 2
As this class is delivered by the National Resource Center for OLLIs (NRC) at Northwestern University, you will receive a welcome email from osheronline@northwestern.edu. The email will include your credentials (username & password) as well as a hyperlink to the Osher Online Website through which you will access your course website. Please save the link once you receive it.
Multi-session courses will use this same link each week.
Mike Agron
Michael Agron, a passionate music aficionado, grew up in Los Angeles, the heart of the recording and entertainment industry. While his early love for music inspired dreams of becoming a recording engineer, his career took a different path into entrepreneurship and high tech with companies like Apple and Oracle, including founding a webinar and digital marketing agency. Over the past fourteen semesters, Agron's deep passion for music and entertainment has led him to deliver distinct and engaging seminars for Sacramento State University’s Renaissance Society, as well as numerous lifelong learning organizations across the nation.