Apr 24 Wednesday
Marilyn Heifner will lead class members as they explore Arkansas and the Ozarks through four well-written books by regional authors. Book Selections: March 6 - Brooks Blevins, Up South in the Ozarks; April 3 - Eli Cranor, Ozark Dogs; May 1 - Jerry Hogan, Forgotten Fayetteville; and June 5 - Molly Giles, The Home for Unwed Husbands.
Participants are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the books each month, and to have read the selection in time for a class discussion. (Recommended...Pearl’s Books will give 20% off if you mention OLLI Book Club).
This class is open to current members only
How do you spend your five-to-nine?
We know that the nine-to-five grind takes dedication. But, the interesting part of your day doesn’t have to end at the office door. Make the most of your after-work hours and recharge in style with MoPros—curated experiences for creative professionals. Meet other young professionals, master new skills, and sample some of the best menus and experiences the area has to offer as we highlight the makers, entrepreneurs, and innovators making a difference in Northwest Arkansas.
This month, Kaleidoscope Collective and Momentary are joining forces to bring you the art of silversmithing with local artist Rebecca Lynn Hewitt! You will form, solder, and texture two of your very own sterling silver ring bands while exploring a handful of metalsmithing techniques.
Tickets are $45 ($38/members), reserve your spot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.Must be 16+ years of age to attend.
Apr 25 Thursday
“Connect Northwest Arkansas” is the 10-Year Transit Development Plan for Northwest Arkansas. Developed by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) the plan serves as a blueprint for improving and expanding transit in the region. Tim Reavis, Multimodal Transportation Planner for the NWARPC, will present the details of the plan and discuss why transit matters, what is needed for effective transit, and how local jurisdictions can support it. Participants will learn about the future of public transit in the region and what the NWARPC, Ozark Regional Transit, and Razorback Transit are doing to prepare.
Apr 26 Friday
Safety & Awareness is not a self-defense or firearm class. It is a seminar that will help you develop and improve your personal safety strategies before you need them. Criminals are looking for vulnerable and easy targets. This class provides valuable information you can apply in every area of your life from home, banks, online, travel, vehicles, to even understanding the psychology of a criminal. Tamie Greg, a former US Navy Veteran and NRA Instructor for Refuse to be a Victim curriculum will provide tips and techniques that will help you be alert and avoid criminal confrontations.
Apr 29 Monday
Plunge into the chaos of Arkansas’ Civil War experience. Dr. Georgena Duncan, retired history professor, will lead the class through the Secession, battles at Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove, and then the slow, sure Union occupation of Little Rock, Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley. Focus will center on how this led northern Arkansas and the River Valley to destruction by guerillas, and Confederate operations still proceeding in southern Arkansas. Participants will see what a major impact the war had on population and economic development for the state.
Class will get an introduction to several systems of mindful movement and how to integrate these practices into ones daily life to obtain a greater sense of empowerment and balance
ARTS LIVE THEATRE is gearing up for fall! Classes are available for ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 12-18 years old in PINKALICIOUS AND PETERRIFIC, THE WIZARDING WAY, MAGIC SCHOOL BUS ON THE ROAD, ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE ADVENTURES, 10-MINUTE PLAY PRODUCTION CLASS, PODCAST THEATRE, BLUE’S CLUES, and MORE!! This fall, Arts Live Theatre is ALSO offering a PRODUCTION CLASS for Homeschooling students 10-18 years of age. Classes begin the week of September 18 and run for 8 weeks. Teaching artists are theatre professionals and educators. Also … be on the lookout for our weekend workshop offerings! For more information and to register please visit, www.artslivetheatre.com today! Space is limited so register now!
Theology On Tap is an exploration of current events and/or social issues - grappling with the bigger questions over a cold beer. Come willing to listen, explore, and share, over a cold beer. Topic rotates monthly. We share, listen, contemplate, and ponder the questions/ideas that arise.Join us as we explore these questions with Rev. Blake Lasater (and sometimes co-host Wendy Reese Hartmann) while enjoying a cold beer, wine or nonalcoholic beverage.This month's topic is based on the book: TBD
Apr 30 Tuesday
Have you ever wanted to wander through a haunted historic castle, complete with a dungeon and prisoner-of-war cells? Join world traveler Doug Talbott, a retired University of Arkansas Academic Advisor, for a tour of the Pythian Home of Missouri. The Pythian Castle in Springfield, Missouri was built in 1913 by the Knights of Pythias. Learn about the history of the Knights and hear tales of the famous visitors to the castle before the military takeover during WWII, when it was used to house German and Italian prisoners-of-war. Find out why it is a popular stop for ghost hunters and paranormal investigators. Study the beauty of the architecture, including the ballroom, the tower room, and the gargoyles watching over the grounds. The castle was listed on the U.S. register of Historic Places on October 7, 2009, and today it is privately owned (although the laundry room is still owned by the U.S. Army).
Cost of admission to the museum is included in the class fee. Lunch is on your own.
With the continued changes in news coverage and consumption in this country, from print media to social media feeds, You-Tube videos, and tweets - what is the future for public radio? KUAF General Manager, Leah Wood and News Director, Kyle Kellams, will explore the ways in which public radio is positioned to help fill the gap of local journalism with the decline of hometown newspapers.
Learn how public radio is transforming media in becoming a leader for inclusion, diversity, accessibility, and in amplifying voices and lived experiences that public radio has historically excluded. Discover how public radio is on the forefront of media in the 21st century and how it’s changing the narrative about who is a public radio listener and how this news source can lead the way in reflecting our communities in the 21st century.