OLLI ACTIVITIES SPRING 2015
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OLLI Membership is required to participate in OLLI Activities. 

Purchase Memberships at www.olli.fsu.edu 

Activities are coordinated by OLLI members and payments for these activities are processed by the OLLI Activities Group. Purchases are non-refundable and include processing fees. Space is limited for most activities.

Swamp Gravy: Lost and Found

 Sat 3/7 @ 2pm   Deadline 2/20

Cost: $22.80     Max: 30

While steeped in Southern tradition, Swamp Gravy presents stories about life and death, about family, about community. A crowd-pleasing blend of comedy, drama, and music with a cast and crew of over 100 people. Charles Conaway cconaway@fsu.edu

  Tour of the Basin of the Wakulla River

Fri 3/13 @ 9am   Deadline 2/20

Cost: $18.74    Max: 30

Biologist Jim Stevenson will guide us from Cascades Part to Wakulla Springs State Park with stops and walks along the way to see the system of lakes, sinkholes, streams, and springs that feed the Wakulla River. Charles Conaway cconaway@fsu.edu 

Florida A&M University Black Archives Research Center

Fri 3/27 @ 10am   Deadline 2/20

Cost: Free      Max: 30

We will have a guided tour of the FAMU Archives and additional exhibits about the African-American experience in the beautiful Carnegie Library building, and afterward the opportunity to see other parts of the campus. Charles Conaway cconaway@fsu.edu.

2015 Spring Trip 

4/15-17    Deadline 2/28

Cost: Approx. $615 Single, $470 Double

A motor coach excursion to Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach. Refundable until 3/1 $88 deposit required to register. Glenn Hosken glenn.hosken09@comcast.nett

Backstage with Ragtime

Fri 2/13 @ 2pm       Deadline 2/6

Cost: Free       Max: 35

See costumes for characters of 3 disparate families and set reminiscent of an early 1900's factory during the stage tour. Joanne Clark jcclark@admin.fsu.edu

The Human Experience Artifacts of WWII

Sat 2/21 @ 2 pm   Deadline:  2/13

Cost: Free           Max: 30 

In conjunction with FSU’s World War II Institute, the museum's exhibit at the FSU MOFA, focuses on letters, photographs and artifacts documenting the war. Joanne Clark jcclark@admin.fsu.edu

Bob Margolin @ Bradfordville Blues Club

Fri 3/6 @ 9pm        Deadline 2/13

Cost: $18.73          Max:20  

 With his laid back sense of humor, Bob Margolin and his old style blues band promise  to be be lots of fun.   Wine, beer and soft drinks are sold as well as heavy snacks.    Cheryl Naylor  cherylanaylor@gmail.com

FSU Ragtime Performance

Sun 3/1 @ 2pm        Deadline 2/21

Cost: $18.72            Max:50

The musical Ragtime follows the struggles of three diverse American families in NYC whose intersecting lives are influenced by the social upheaval as the 20th century dawns.  Candace Hundley cghollifsu@gmail.com

Allesio Bax, Concert Pianist 

Sun 3/1 @ 4pm      Deadline 2/7

Cost: $20.80         Max: 20

This promises to be a WOW! concert experience presented by the Artist Series at Opperman Music Hall. OLLI members receive a discount through a collaboration with the Artist Series. Fenn Cawthon lafenn@nettally.com 

 

The Rake's Progress Opera

Sun 3/29 @ 3pm       Deadline 3/20

Cost: $15.60         Max: 30 

Stravinsky's opera is the story of the rise and fall of a son of a wealthy merchant in18th century London. A lecture in Lindsay Recital Hall occurs one hour prior to curtain call. Diane Olsen m.diane.olsen@gmail.com

Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah

Sun 4/26 @ 4pm         Deadline 4/17

Cost: $15.61            Max: 50

Led by Andre Thomas, TCC Chorus and Orchestra performs Mendelssohn’s epic oratorio, which draws on the great choral traditions of Bach and Handel.  Diane Olsen m.diane.olsen@gmail.com

Dedman Dinner

Thur 3/5 @ 6:30pm

 Cost: $41.60 Member/$46.80 Guest         Max: 70 

The FSU School of Hospitality student chefs do everything from planning the themed meal to creating a signature drink.  Come enjoy an amazing dining experience.

 OLLI Spring Picnic at FSU Reservation

Fri 4/10 @ Noon 

Cost: $10 or $5 with covered dish/$10 Guest

We are having a picnic in lieu of the Spring luncheon. Members will hear from our current scholarship student, meet our new scholarship student and welcome our OLLI president for the next year. 

Social Coordinators: Mary Hopping 850-386-1287 Maryhopping@embarqmail.com  OR Robin Brinkmeyer 850-545-3791 robinbrinkmeyer2@gmail.com