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Today’s continuation of the Cunard Line Queen Mary 2’s list of 101 things to do on a transatlantic crossing covers the cultural affairs category. If you missed part 1 of the series, you can view it here. Each day, I’ll be adding to the list that was originally published in the Cunard Line 2008 Crossing brochure. Interesting and fun reading, and thought provoking from the perspective that you are only limited by your own imagination as to what you can do onboard.

Without further delay, the Cultural Affairs list of things to do:
-Capture memories by snapshot, and have them developed at the onboard photo lab.

-Attend a presentation of the acclaimed BBC Series “A History of Britain”.

-Brush up on your Excel spreadsheet skills at a computer learning class in ConneXions.

-Sit in on a reading by mystery author P.D. James followed by a book signing.

-Be inspired to start your own tome at a workshop with a published novelist.

-Strap yourself into your seat and enjoy a virtual ride through space in Illuminations-the only Planetarium at sea.

-Head to Deck 2 to begin a Cunard history lesson with the Maritime Quest Exhibit. The 10 historical “pathways” located throughout the ship include A Great History, On the Bridge, Stars Aboard and more.

-Attend a lecture about Beethoven’s Fidelio and find out why it was his only opera.

-Enjoy the classic works of the great 20th Century masters such as Dali, Chagall, Erte, and Picasso in the Art Gallery.

-Email from the interactive TV in your suite. Another opportunity to remind those back home what a great time you’re having.

-Listen to the dramatic reading of The Old Man and the Sea in Illuminations.

-Shiver me timbers. Sit in on a lecture about piracy with English diplomacy expert, Vincent Strudwick.

-Brush up on your Russian, French, Spanish, or even mandarin. Parlez vous chinois?