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Have you tried sketching for fun? Do you have a set of colored pencils, markers or even crayons? Gather with friends and explore the joy of being creative in a friendly, open environment. Work on your own project or participate in guided projects. Learn new techniques and skills through instruction in class or from other group members. All artistic skill levels are welcome, and no formal art education is needed. Bring your pencils, pens, markers, a coloring book, drawing paper, and your ideas to be creative. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Wednesday, October 15. Limit 25 members. To register, log in to your member account, then return to the program page to complete your registration. 

Registration is closed.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, in this hands-on workshop you'll explore fundamental techniques such as washes, glazing, wet-on-wet, and dry brush. Through guided exercises, shared ideas, and creative projects, you'll gain confidence in blending colors, creating textures, and correcting problems with watercolors. Bring your own art supplies. For a list of recommended supplies, please contact Robert Newbury (rnewbury@unr.edu).

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Monday, November 3. Limit 30 members. To register, log in to your member account, then return to the program page to complete your registration. 

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED. 

Learn about the historical, social, and legal issues connected to the history of immigration in the United States from its earliest migrants to the present via a comprehensive overview. Also, included will be an analysis of the origins of anti-immigrant sentiment throughout U.S. history. This is a three-part series: Mondays, 11/17–12/1 at 10:00 am.

Note: The presenter will be joining us via Zoom.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

FOUNTAINS OF LIFE 

The idea of National Parks is as original to the United States as the Constitution itself. And as this great national experiment of conserving and protecting these iconic landscapes evolved, so did the way they were managed. From martial law to jet age design, the many concepts and policies put in place over the years at these magnificent cathedrals of Mother Nature, are as varied and interesting as the purlieu itself. Join us in a 60-minute slide show, as a few of these curious and memorable experiments in land management are recounted.

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Potsdam: Confab with Consequences: the last Allied conference during World War II occurred July 17-August 2, 1945. Held in a historic German town, it occurred between Germany’s surrender in May and Japan’s surrender in September. Stalin, Truman, and Churchill/Atlee met to discuss the tricky remnants of the European war theater and the vagaries of the Pacific war theater still in process. It was Truman’s first international negotiation. Stalin’s power was at apogee. Churchill, defeated in a July Parliamentary election, was replaced by Clement Atlee, an international unknown, part way through the conference. The two Superpowers emerged. The Cold War germinated. The world shuddered.

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Forgotten films are those that are well-deserving of a second--or even a third--viewing but seem to have been overlooked. Such films are often "indies" (from independent film studios) or were produced outside this country. Films for this series are chosen for their cultural, social, or historical perspectives and will be presented with informative introductions, follow-up analyses, and lively discussions. The following movies will be shown and discussed:

• 11/19: A Walk in the Woods (2015)

Join Museum educator Bonnie Blair Lacy for a presentation and discussion about how people view art in Museums, and explore some kinds of thinking routines that help viewers look at and think about visual art.  

Location: Nevada Museum of Art, 160 West Liberty Street Reno, NV 89501  

Registration Required. To register, please visit: https://www.nevadaart.org/event/olli-art-at-the-museum-how-and-why-to-look-at-art/

These programs are free to OLLI members and are part of a new partnership between the University of Nevada, Reno and the Nevada Museum of Art. Programs are also open to the public.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED. 

Learn about the historical, social, and legal issues connected to the history of immigration in the United States from its earliest migrants to the present via a comprehensive overview. Also, included will be an analysis of the origins of anti-immigrant sentiment throughout U.S. history. This is a three-part series: Mondays, 11/17–12/1 at 10:00 am.

Note: The presenter will be joining us via Zoom.

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED. 

Learn about the historical, social, and legal issues connected to the history of immigration in the United States from its earliest migrants to the present via a comprehensive overview. Also, included will be an analysis of the origins of anti-immigrant sentiment throughout U.S. history. This is a three-part series: Mondays, 11/17–12/1 at 10:00 am.

Note: The presenter will be joining us via Zoom.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

Atomic Bombs and the Japanese Surrender: Living with the Mushroom-shaped Cloud. Was it necessary to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to force Japan’s surrender? Did the Japanese government want a negotiated peace? Did the US drop the atomic bombs to keep the Russians out of Japan? Was the destruction of the atomic bombs worse than high-explosive and napalm bombs dropped on Japan and Germany? Was one act more morally reprehensible than the other? Did the atomic bombs save more lives than they extinguished? How did the world find out what the effects of the atomic bombs were? Given the atomic bomb, was the hydrogen bomb inevitable?

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

The 1968 communist siege of the US Marine base at Khe Sanh marked the turning point in the Vietnam War. Heavily outnumbered by North Vietnamese Army forces, who hoped to bring a quick conclusion to that increasingly unpopular war by crushing the American garrison, the defenders were subjected to seven weeks of constant artillery fire, ground attacks, extreme adversity, and horrific casualties. Their survival largely hinged upon the success of a small band of bright, resourceful young officers who gambled on imaginative schemes during the ebb and flow of the battle swirling closely around them to save the combat base.

His book The Gunpowder Prince: How Marine Corps Captain Mirza Munir Baig Saved Khe Sanh will be available for sale after the program.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

"The Other Struggles for Independence: Native People and the American Revolution"

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Join local historians David & Gayle Woodruff, as they take a humorous (and extensively researched) look at the history of some of our favorite holiday traditions, including the much maligned and seldom praised fruitcake. From visits with Santa Claus to the world’s tallest Christmas tree…come celebrate a few special recollections and anecdotes of Christmas Past.

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Ice cores can be used to understand the environmental history of Earth, including past changes in natural processes and pollution. Ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica provide some of the most well-known records of environmental change, but ice cores from glaciers and other smaller ice features can also tell us about the climate history of a region. We will focus on exploring what can be learned from ice cores drilled into these more obscure ice features.

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Robin Holabird, film reviewer, Nevada traveler, and author of a book about the state's movies will present My Blueberry Nights with Natalie Portman and singer Norah Jones visiting Ely and Las Vegas. Robin's book Elvis, Marilyn and the Space Aliens, published by the University of Nevada Press, features the movie in a chapter about road pictures filmed in the state. The screening includes a brief presentation about the making of the movie.

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Enjoy exciting and informative sneak previews of the RCO's and Nevada Chamber Music Festival's upcoming concerts, including musical highlights featuring special guest artists. Executive Director, Amy Heald and Music Director, Kelly Kuo will share their insights into the music, composers and performers we will hear in upcoming Reno concerts.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

Join Patrick Turner, Chief Advancement Officer at The Discovery, for a first look at the exciting new partnership between the museum and OLLI. Patrick will share how the museum’s wide variety of science programs engage learners of all ages and interests. As part of this special program, attendees will also have the opportunity to explore Brick Masters Studio: Build with LEGO® Bricks Like a Pro, the museum’s current featured exhibition—perfect for sparking creativity and curiosity.

Location: The Discovery (Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum), 490 S. Center St, Reno, NV 89501

Come be part of this exciting first step in OLLI’s collaboration with The Discovery—where curiosity and lifelong learning come together!

Musicians Susan Mazer and Dallas Smith, performing on electro-acoustic harp and woodwinds, will perform compositions influenced by their recent travels to Sweden and India, as well as other world music inspirations.

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We will explore the basics of dentures, address common misconceptions, and discuss their limitations. We’ll highlight modern solutions such as overdentures and All-on-X systems, as well as the importance of oral hygiene and its impact on overall health. We will conclude with a look at current innovations and the future of dentistry.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

Robin Holabird, film reviewer, world traveler, and author of a book about bucket list destinations seen on screen, will present The Way with Martin Sheen walking Spain's Camino de Santiago. Robin's book Around the World in 80 Movies features suggestions of movies and television shows that highlight the travel experience to great locations. The program includes a brief presentation about movies filmed on The Way.

Enjoy exciting and informative sneak previews of the RCO's upcoming concerts, including musical highlights featuring special guest artists. Executive Director, Amy Heald and Music Director, Kelly Kuo will share their insights into the music, composers and performers we will hear in upcoming Reno concerts.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.