Nibbles and Knowledge: The Beach Boys: The Sound of Surf, Sun, and Genius A FREE OPEN HOUSE EVENT!

Nibbles and Knowledge: The Beach Boys: The Sound of Surf, Sun, and Genius A FREE OPEN HOUSE EVENT!

Event | To register, please call us at: 305-919-5900.

FIU Biscayne Bay Campus 3000 NE 151st Street, ACI-224 North Miami, FL 33181-3000 United States
AC1-194
anyone
8/12/2025 (one day)
6:00 PM-7:30 PM EDT on Tue
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Nibbles and Knowledge: The Beach Boys: The Sound of Surf, Sun, and Genius A FREE OPEN HOUSE EVENT!

Event | To register, please call us at: 305-919-5900.


Join Us for a Grand Summer Extravaganza at our BBC campus! 


OLLI at FIU Presents: Nibbles & Knowledge – An Open House Event


This free event is open to the entire community—bring your friends, your curiosity, and your OLLI spirit!

Enjoy delicious refreshments, connect with fellow lifelong learners, and hear all about the exciting courses and programs coming up in our Fall and Winter terms. Help us grow our vibrant OLLI community—because learning is better when we do it together.

Please RSVP if you would like us to cover your parking.

The Highlight of the Event:

The Beach Boys: The Sound of Surf, Sun, and Genius - a lecture by Professor Thomas Cimarusti 

Considered one of the greatest bands in rock history, The Beach Boys burst onto the national scene with their 1963 hit album Surfin' U.S.A. Their signature "California Sound"—a blend of catchy harmonies, innovative studio work, and sun-soaked lyrics—helped define an era and gave rise to what became known as Surfer Rock. But behind the fun-in-the-sun image was a story of creative brilliance, personal challenges, and musical revolution. Join Dr. Tom Cimarusti, Professor of Music History at FGCU, as he dives into the life and legacy of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys. Come ready to tap your toes and sing along—we may even catch a wave or two!

 

  • Please RSVP if you would like us to cover your parking.
Thomas Cimarusti

Dr. Thomas M. Cimarusti is a Professor of Music History at Florida Gulf Coast University. He has lectured at various campuses across the country including Florida State University, Utah Valley University, and Texas Tech University. With an interest in 18th- and 19th-century music, Dr. Cimarusti has presented his research at conferences in Asia, Europe, and the USA on topics concerning Mozart, Beethoven, Italian opera, and chamber music. In 2018 he founded the Naples Center for Public Musicology, an organization which promotes community engagement through public lectures at retirement communities, Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Artis-Naples, Opera Naples, and other community organizations. His current research interest concerns the musical culture of the Koreshan Unity.