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Thousands of quilts are stored at the International Quilt Museum. Go behind the scenes to tour the climate-controlled storage area and learn how staff and volunteers care for the world’s largest public quilt collection. Afterward, explore the galleries and current exhibitions at your own pace.

Visit one of the most popular exhibitions at The Durham Museum, with newly added objects from The Rosemary Clooney House and the collection of Stephen and Heather French Henry. Hear the music of Irving Berlin while viewing the costumes of Edith Head, props, sheet music and archival photos. Join us and make new holiday memories.

Explore how physical spaces impact productivity, stress, and well-being. Discover how clutter causes distraction and learn actionable, simple strategies to clear excess belongings. Learn from real-life examples to help you build time-saving systems, organize for efficiency, and design an environment tailored to your goals. Take control of your space, boost your daily focus, and spend less time managing belongings so you can focus on what matters most.

Explore how physical spaces impact productivity, stress, and well-being. Discover how clutter causes distraction and learn actionable, simple strategies to clear excess belongings. Learn from real-life examples to help you build time-saving systems, organize for efficiency, and design an environment tailored to your goals. Take control of your space, boost your daily focus, and spend less time managing belongings so you can focus on what matters most.

Take a tour of Nebraska Innovation Studio, a 16,000-square-foot community makerspace featuring a full metal shop, wood shop, rapid prototyping room, and art studio. Innovation Studio is open to university faculty, students, staff and community members for a monthly membership. Following the tour, participants will learn how to use a wood lathe to transform a wood blank into a handcrafted pen to take home. This hands-on woodworking process requires patience, focus, and creativity.

She was the longest-serving war correspondent in the Vietnam War. Few Americans know the name of Beverly Deepe Keever, a Nebraska native and NU grad. This course offers a deeper, more personal look at the Pulitzer Prize-nominated correspondent who often ruffled Pentagon feathers with her factual Vietnam War reporting.

She was the longest-serving war correspondent in the Vietnam War. Few Americans know the name of Beverly Deepe Keever, a Nebraska native and NU grad. This course offers a deeper, more personal look at the Pulitzer Prize-nominated correspondent who often ruffled Pentagon feathers with her factual Vietnam War reporting.

Join us for a holiday celebration unlike any other at Show Stoppers. Enjoy delicious dining, festive entertainment, and joyful moments with OLLI friends. With live performances and holiday spirit around every corner, it's the perfect way to celebrate the season and create memories worth remembering.

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.

Camille Saint-Saëns' grand opera “Samson et Dalila” dramatizes the biblical tale of a heroic Hebrew leader whose divine, superhuman strength makes him the ultimate threat to the oppressive Philistines. However, he is seduced by the cunning Philistine woman Dalila, who uncovers the secret of his power and betrays him, leading to a tragic climax where a blinded Samson invokes God one last time to collapse the temple upon his enemies. We'll listen to highlights, discuss the opera's history, structure, musical elements, and explore how it fits into the broader world of opera.

Relax the body and soothe the mind from the comfort of your own home in a remote yoga experience. All you need is a chair with no arm rests and some comfy clothes or pajamas. Expect gentle mobility, breathing techniques, and mindful movement to improve sleep quality, reduce stress and enhance overall well-being.

Why do citizens say "no" to war? Explore the history of organized opposition to American military conflicts from the Revolution to the modern era. Discover the complex motivations behind dissent—from religious pacifism and isolationism to political ideology and racial justice—and examine how anti-war movements have profoundly redefined American foreign policy and civil liberties.

Why do citizens say "no" to war? Explore the history of organized opposition to American military conflicts from the Revolution to the modern era. Discover the complex motivations behind dissent—from religious pacifism and isolationism to political ideology and racial justice—and examine how anti-war movements have profoundly redefined American foreign policy and civil liberties.

A low-impact class specifically designed for those over age 50. Discover how to build strength, improve flexibility, and move with greater confidence. Learn to practice simple yet effective exercises, both seated and standing, loosening and supporting healthy joints with slow, guided movements to enhance balance, mobility, posture and functional strength for everyday living. Perfect for all levels, even beginners. Class will use an armless chair, tennis ball and strap or stretch band.

This course is co-sponsored by the UNO Alumni Association. UNO Alumni members should register at https://unoalumni.org/OLLI

A low-impact class specifically designed for those over age 50. Discover how to build strength, improve flexibility, and move with greater confidence. Learn to practice simple yet effective exercises, both seated and standing, loosening and supporting healthy joints with slow, guided movements to enhance balance, mobility, posture and functional strength for everyday living. Perfect for all levels, even beginners. Class will use an armless chair, tennis ball and strap or stretch band.

This course is co-sponsored by the UNO Alumni Association. UNO Alumni members should register at https://unoalumni.org/OLLI

Join in meditation, breathwork, balance, and mindful movements to reconnect your mind, body, and spirit. This class is designed for all levels of experience, and poses will include a variety of positions requiring students to get on/off the floor. The instructor will provide modifications as needed. Learn some yoga tidbits to use in your future practice both on and off your mat. No equipment is needed, but a yoga mat is encouraged. Consult with your physician prior to participating.

This course is a continuation of the Introduction to Bridge I course and is designed for the student with very limited prior knowledge of bridge. Learn how the game is played, bridge vocabulary, basic Standard American bidding, and basic card play. There will be ample opportunities to play hands that will illustrate class concepts. The students will dictate the pace of the course, so all can grasp the basics of the game.