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Dive into the compelling and inspiring history of Celia and Eliza Grayson, two enslaved Black women who made a daring escape from Nebraska Territory in 1858. Explore the Grayson sisters’ remarkable journey to freedom and the broader context of Black enslavement in the antebellum Midwest.

Dive into the compelling and inspiring history of Celia and Eliza Grayson, two enslaved Black women who made a daring escape from Nebraska Territory in 1858. Explore the Grayson sisters’ remarkable journey to freedom and the broader context of Black enslavement in the antebellum Midwest.

Anyone can get dementia, and many worry about that. Learn about dementia vs. normal brain aging, including what changes we should and shouldn’t worry about when we see them in ourselves or loved ones. We’ll discuss what might prevent dementia, and address risks diagnosis, treatment and dementia’s impact on families and society.

What if this season of life could feel joyful, intentional, and beautifully alive? In this empowering and perspective-shifting class, create your own Personal Palooza — a meaningful, doable plan to bring more passion, purpose, and pizzazz into everyday living. Through guided reflection and honest conversation, rediscover what lights you up, what may be holding you back, and design ways to celebrate the life you’re already living. Be open. Be inspired. Be brave. The life you want is closer than you think.

Go nose-to-beak with more than 80 Antarctic penguins! Become a penguin expert and learn about penguins all over the world, including the three types of cold-weather penguins housed inside the Scott Aquarium. Witness their unique behaviors and amazing adaptations from a front row seat at one of the world's premier penguin exhibits. Led by a former penguin keeper, learn about these amazing birds and the conservation issues they face world-wide.

Explore this 2020 addition to the National Register of Historic Places and learn about the infamous and notorious Robber’s Cave. Tour the cave (which is 55 degrees year round) and discover its fascinating past, including the cave’s ownership through the past century and beyond as well as hear about the legends who used the cave. Learn about not only the geological and man-made origins of the cave but hear entertaining anecdotes along the way.

Explore this 2020 addition to the National Register of Historic Places and learn about the infamous and notorious Robber’s Cave. Tour the cave (which is 55 degrees year round) and discover its fascinating past, including the cave’s ownership through the past century and beyond as well as hear about the legends who used the cave. Learn about not only the geological and man-made origins of the cave but hear entertaining anecdotes along the way.

Big stories can come in the smallest packages! Join us as we discover remarkable artworks from the Joslyn Museum that are rich in detail, beauty, and imagination. From sparkling portraits and charming still lifes to intricate sculptures and treasured devotional objects, these miniature masterpieces invite us to look closely and see more. Together, we’ll explore how artists use scale to create wonder, stir emotions, and make tiny works leave a lasting impression.

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. Parking information will be provided prior to this event.

Join us at Saro Cider, a Lincoln-based cidery, and discover a history of hard cider in the U.S. Take your taste buds on an adventure through a curated cider flight, showcasing the variety of Midwest cider, including cider from apples grown at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City. A snack will be provided during sampling and you will enjoy a short trek through the production facility to learn the art of cider making.

Though gospel references are brief, Mary Magdalene has captivated the Christian imagination for centuries. A key figure in Gnostic texts, medieval legends, and diverse visual arts, she symbolizes evangelism, repentance, and contemplation. Modern portrayals often cast her as Jesus’ closest companion, reflecting evolving spiritual desires. Through weekly readings and discussions, we will explore these multifaceted interpretations to understand what this enduringly fascinating figure reveals about our own hopes and needs.

Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese game. Learning the game can be fun and challenging. This class will introduce you to the card, the tiles, the Charleston and the game itself.

In celebration of the bicentennial (and continuing relevance) of Gilbert Murray’s “Five Stages of Greek Religion”, we will consider the changing ways our Greek forebears described and celebrated ultimate issues of human existence. From prehistoric roots, through Hellenic flowering and Hellenistic reconsiderations, to their reaction to the appearance of Christianity, we will focus on exemplary original texts (translated), their fundamental nature, and their implications for Western civilization.