The University of Alabama Closed for Winter Holidays

The University of Alabama, the OLLI Office, the Office of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning, and the Insurance Testing Office will be closed Monday, December 22, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the Winter holidays. Business operations will resume Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Email messages and voicemail will be returned at that time. Thank you!

Instructor: John McFarland

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Classes By This Instructor

GAD182 How Did the Piano Get to Gadsden?

All aboard for John's cruise along the rivers once dominated by the boats that carried cargo and passengers to all points north, south, east and west. We will learn the history of the riverboat, including historical tidbits, as well as the important people and places that have become legendary in the annals of riverboat lore. So how did the piano get to Gadsden? Come find out!
Thursday, January 29, 2026, Church of the Holy Comforter

GAD185 The Unspeakable Radio

Before TV and streaming, families gathered around the radio for news, drama, comedy and music. In the Golden Age of Radio, it was the main source of home entertainment. From big floor models to pocket-sized transistors, radio shaped how we listened - and connected. Come explore its unforgettable legacy!
Thursday, February 19, 2026, Church of the Holy Comforter