Check out this week's opportunities for learning

OLLI Movies that Matter Film Festival

Thought-provoking and inspiring portrayals of the lives of people from different  cultural backgrounds.Thursday, Nov 8
“The Boy Who Started the Syrian War”
“The Great Divide: Sunni vs. Shia”

The power of documentary films is used to draw attention to and bring greater understanding of the cultural, social and socio-economic issues of our time. Panel discussion follows. Free. Open to the public. Continue reading…

 

Dancing for an early November evening

The UNL Faculty Dance Club is open to all in the community. You do not need to be a member of UNL's faculty to participate. The UNL Faculty Dance Club offers fine dining, conversation, and dancing to a live band/orchestra between September and April.
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Abendmusik: We Will Rise!

Abendmusik concertSunday, Nov 4
3 p.m.

The Wartburg Choir from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, joins the Plymouth Choir in an uplifting program designed and conducted by Abendmusik's own Tom Trenney in celebration of his tenth anniversary at First-Plymouth Church, 20th and D Streets. Free concert.

 

Angels Theatre Company: Sedition

Examines the moral right to take a standOct 25-28
The period is World War I. Suddenly, University of Nebraska professors who disagree with the Wilson administration are charged with sedition by the Nebraska State Council of Defense. Playwright David Wiltse's grandfather, Andrew Schrag, is among those charged. Continue reading…

 

Nebraska Chamber Players

The Nebraska Chamber Players perform Johannes Brahms “Clarinet Trio Op. 114”; Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Trio Op. 10” and “Serenade Op 25.” Friday, Nov 2 and Sunday, Nov 4, 8-10 p.m., NET, Ron Hull Studio, 1800 N. 33rd St. Tickets at http://nebraskachamberplayers.org/ticket or at the door.

 
Originally published October 19, 2018 - Submit an Item