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Get ready to experience history in the making with the world premiere of “Tightrope” by LSO’s Composer- in-Residence Elena Ruehr, praised by the New York Times for writing music “full of soaring melodies and piquant harmonies.” After intermission, pianist Simone Dinnerstein dazzles with Brahms’ majestic “Piano Concerto No. 2.” LSO also welcomes the Lincoln youth Symphony to the stage for a side-by-side performance of Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture.”

Tired of leftovers for lunch? Ready for a new eating adventure? Join us for lunch at the Great Plains Culinary Institute at Southeast Community College. In addition to a delicious buffet lunch prepared and served by the students, learn about the culinary program by taking a tour of the facility and observing a food preparation demonstration. Past participants are welcome to attend again. This facility is fully accessible; parking information will be provided prior to this event.

David Drake’s unforgettable chronicle of self- discovery takes us with him as he awakens to gay pride and answers the call to action. We travel with him through the height of the AIDS crisis and into a dream of the future where anyone can walk anywhere, hand-in- hand, without condemnation or fear. We will never stop fighting for the freedom to love. We will never forget those we have lost. Join the production team for a pre-show talk and backstage tour.

Dr. Janet Sellon, MD, serves as a team physician for the Nebraska athletic department. Janet earned her undergraduate degree at UNL while starting for the Husker volleyball team. She was a three-year starter and Nebraska’s first three-time All-American and an NCAA Woman of the Year, twice leading Nebraska to the NCAA Tournament semi-finals. She went on to earn her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed her residency at Lincoln Medical Education Partnership. She has practiced family medicine in Lincoln since 1999 and joined the Husker staff in 2021.

“Jeopardy: The Team Edition” is a fun and engaging game designed in a group setting. Players are divided into teams, each consisting of members who bring their wealth of life experience and knowledge to the table. The game follows the classic format of the beloved TV show with a full-size electronic game board. Teams take turns selecting categories and point values from the game board, with each category representing a different topic of interest. Once a category and point value are chosen, the team is presented with a question. Instead of responding individually, team members collaborate to come up with the correct answer. This fosters teamwork, communication, and lively discussion among players. The team with the most points at the end of the game is crowned the Jeopardy champions, but the real prize is the camaraderie and memories shared during this delightful journey through knowledge and nostalgia.

At the Joslyn Art Museum, see classic paintings, beautiful Chihuly glass sculptures, and experience the magical sculpture gardens. Dinner will be catered in a private room at Joslyn. At the Luminarium, take the opportunity to participate in several exhibits and experiences. Enjoy “Catch Waves”, which is a hands-on exploration of motion, light, sound, and heat; “Dig Deeper” by exploring land, water, structures, and tools. Plus, “Explore the Human Experience,” including cells, life, and the community. “Play” with so many more patterns, towers, and structures to help expand knowledge and spark joy.

At the Joslyn Art Museum, see classic paintings, beautiful Chihuly glass sculptures, and experience the magical sculpture gardens. Dinner will be catered in a private room at Joslyn. At the Luminarium, take the opportunity to participate in several exhibits and experiences. Enjoy “Catch Waves”, which is a hands-on exploration of motion, light, sound, and heat; “Dig Deeper” by exploring land, water, structures, and tools. Plus, “Explore the Human Experience,” including cells, life, and the community. “Play” with so many more patterns, towers, and structures to help expand knowledge and spark joy.

Register for the performance in the company of fellow OLLI members in a reserved section of the theatre or attend the production at a different time that works with your schedule by purchasing a ticket on your own. The same OLLI discount on ticket prices applies either way you attend.

Ride over the trails and journey into the heart of the orchards and forest on a tractor-pulled wagon. See and learn from an experienced tour guide about Arbor Day Farm’s native trees and animals, tree research, orchards, and history. Discover the rich history of the area, including the grand home of the Morton family where the idea for the first Arbor Day holiday was conceived. Begin with a self-guided tour with a short video relaying the history of the Morton family and their magnificent home. Explore the 52-room mansion, see the carriage house and grounds, and be inspired to plant a tree. Enjoy lunch with Porter’s. View apple orchards in bloom. Learn about apple development. Peek into the world of honeybees and how flowers are pollinated. Enjoy Wine Tasting before our final tour. End the day with a tour of Lied Lodge.

Ride over the trails and journey into the heart of the orchards and forest on a tractor-pulled wagon. See and learn from an experienced tour guide about Arbor Day Farm’s native trees and animals, tree research, orchards, and history. Discover the rich history of the area, including the grand home of the Morton family where the idea for the first Arbor Day holiday was conceived. Begin with a self-guided tour with a short video relaying the history of the Morton family and their magnificent home. Explore the 52-room mansion, see the carriage house and grounds, and be inspired to plant a tree. Enjoy lunch with Porter’s. View apple orchards in bloom. Learn about apple development. Peek into the world of honeybees and how flowers are pollinated. Enjoy Wine Tasting before our final tour. End the day with a tour of Lied Lodge.

One of Nebraska’s greatest attractions is the annual arrival and departure of thousands of Sandhill Cranes and other Migratory Birds to replenish their fuel as they graze and roost in and around the fertile fields along the Platte River. Enjoy this phenomenon by going on a day trip that will entail a self-guided tour at the Audubon Visitor’s Center and accompanying trails in Gibbon, followed by a dinner at the Railside Diner. You will then have the opportunity to travel to Wood River and enjoy the guided Footbridge Evening Tour at the Crane Trust Viewing along the north channel of the Platte River before returning to Lincoln. Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk up to a mile between the Footbridge and the trails at the Audubon Center. Tour includes Love’s Travel Shop in Aurora, lain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary, the Railside Grill in Gibbon, and the Footbridge Tour in Wood River.