You got a hint about this in our introductory post for this series. The 1960's was a time of great social change. Baby Boomers were coming of age in a country where young men were being conscripted to fight an inexplicable war in Vietnam, and traditional cultural values were being challenged, especially when they were overtly discriminatory. The largest group of discontented rebels were middle class and white. They formed a heterogeneous counter-cultural movement known as Hip

The Second-Wind Ensemble's annual showcase event on Sunday, May 18, 2025, was a fabulous success!   We took inspiration from the "Summer of Love," a pivotal moment in cultural history.  Most of our members have some memories of this era, mostly clear ones!   For those unfamiliar, the Summer of Love refers to the counter-cultural movement of the 1960s, which had a significant impact across the Western world.  Centered around San Francisco, it spanned from 1967 (marked by event

The English detective Fix makes sure that things catch up with our intrepid pair in Calcutta, and they must make amends for Passepartout’s Bombay indiscretion. Phileas pursuades the judge to accept bail (2,000 pounds) instead of imprisonment and fines, and so, in the nick of time, they board the Hong Kong-bound Rangoon, a Peninsular and Oriental Company screw steamer. Three thousand five hundred miles of sea journey lie ahead of them. "I Saw Three Ships" is a traditional (Chr