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In 2016 this program was brought to the OSHER community and now will revisit old favorites in addition to new stories and music in this mixed media, music and storytelling presentation. Our storytellers Judy Boland and Meg Laughon will join Pianist Dr. Charles Staples, Cellist Arowyn Almeida and Singers Dennis King & Amy Barefoot. Afterwards you can enjoy a slice of pie while visiting with the presenters.


Thursday, May 9, JAC, Robins Pavilion 151
An Osher member has coordinated a docent-led tour of the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk. There is no cost for the tour, but it is limited to 12 members. No transportation is provided. Everyone is invited to stay after the tour and enjoy lunch (pay on your own) in the Zinnia Cafe.


Friday, May 17, Chrysler Museum of Art ( No seats currently available )
The geological evolution of the American West is a tale of continental collisions, volcanoes, earthquakes, and upheaval. This lecture will explain how the map of today can be explained by the paroxysm of the past in a fast-moving introductory overview of the power of geological processes to shape our modern landscape.


Monday, May 6 (rescheduled from May 7th), BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162
FIELD TRIP Attendees will visit Shalom's Powhatan farm location to learn all about Shalom Farms' food justice initiatives. We'll discuss Shalom's mission, purpose and programming with the beautiful farm as our backdrop and then segue into an in-depth tour of our fields (complete with tasting opportunities, of course!) where we can dig in to Shalom's crop selection and agriculture practices.


Tuesday, May 7, Shalom Farms ( No seats currently available )
Join Martha Wright, Assistant Curator of Academic and Public Engagement with UR Museums, to discuss the two new student-centric initiatives beginning this academic year. We will explore the student-curated exhibition of student-sourced artworks in the Booth Lobby of the Modlin Center, followed by the reimagination of Pickels Gallery as a curricular gallery. There will also be some general discussions about how art can represent life, challenge us to think differently, and invite close looking observation.


Tuesday 4/30, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )
Take a walking tour of the UR campus, named the nation's most beautiful campus in the Princeton Review's most recent college guide. Learn about the history of the University, enjoy the beautiful landscaping and architecture, and hear some stories along the way. The walk will be about 2.5 miles in length and will require climbing steps and walking on various surfaces. Walking shoes and water are recommended.


Tuesday, May 14, THCX, Sculpture outside Modlin Center ( No seats currently available )
FIELD TRIP Join this on-site tour for a walk through the museum, along with a comprehensive overview of the history of the Holocaust incorporating the stories of survivors who made Richmond their home.


Friday, April 26, VA Holocaust Museum