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OLLI Originals
OLLI Originals are exclusive talks with local leaders
and businesses from the community and beyond.
1. OLLI at the Movies: In the Shadow of the Stars
Friday, January 31
10:30 a.m. 3 12:30 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Continuing Education9s very own Dan Stanley,
former opera singer with the San Francisco Opera,
will share his insights on In the Shadow of the
Stars. Winner of the 1991 Academy Award for Best
Documentary Feature, this 昀lm is a hilarious and
affectionate look at the path to stardom inside
the competitive world of opera. Dan was with
the Opera during the last season they 昀lmed this
inspiring documentary that presents an inside look
at the San Francisco Opera Chorus members9 lives
as they balance artistry with the personal sacri昀ces
required to be part of such a prestigious ensemble.
$5 3 includes moderated discussion prior to the
start of the 昀lm screening. Transportation not
provided 3 meet us there!
2. Peoria Chautauqua Literary and
Scienti昀c Circle
Friday, February 7
9:00 3 10:30 a.m.
Peoria Women9s Club,
301 NE Madison Ave., Peoria
In collaboration with the Peoria Women9s Club,
OLLI invites you to join the Peoria Chautauqua
Literary and Scienti昀c Circle, which is considered
the oldest continuous book club in the United
OLLI members Marguerite Ross and Rhonda
Dameron are ready for an adventure on the water!
States. Lynette Steger, professional educator,
content strategist, and Peoria Women9s Club
board member, will moderate.
Friday, February 7: The Heartbeat of Wounded
Knee: Native America from 1890 to Present by
David Treuer
$10 3 per person includes the discussion, snacks,
and coffee. Transportation not provided 3 meet
us there!
3. Spotlight on Local Businesses
Monday, February 10
1:00 3 2:30 p.m.
Peoria Next Innovation Center
There are amazing stories of successful businesses
in the Peoria area. Join us to hear the story of two
of these businesses. Foster Jacob is the largest
electrical contractor in Central Illinois. Emily
Jacob-Rudesill, the fourth generation of the Jacob
family to run the business, will talk about the rich
history of the business. The second business, Bard
Optical, was founded by Diana Hall and today her
son, Mick, is president. Bard Optical started as a
single store and today is one of the largest optical
companies in the United States with operations
throughout Central Illinois. Mick Hall will tell the
story of how his mother started the company and
how it has grown.
FREE 3 includes presentation and snacks.
Transportation not provided 3 meet us there!
OLLI members dive into the rich history and art of
tamale-making during the OLLI Original event.
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