Special OLLI EventsSpecial Events include celebrations, film premiers, author talks, special lectures, and other programs open to OLLI members. Opening OLLI Social 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008 at 8:45 AM – Multipurpose Room The Opening Event, which now replaces “OLLI Orientation,” is designed to acquaint members and enjoy morning coffee and light refreshments at the start of a new OLLI year. As OLLI moves into its third session and second full year, current members are encouraged to help acquaint new members with the UConn campus and OLLI programs. This year the Opening OLLI Social will feature a keynote address by Jonathan Kellogg, Executive Editor, Republican-American newspaper. Come and join the fun! Previous keynote speakers at a similar event have been Carl Rosa of Waterbury Main Street and Frank Tavera, Executive Director of The Palace Theater.
OLLI Appreciation Event
Friday, May 9, 2008 at 1:00 PM – Multipurpose Room This event is planned by OLLI Members for OLLI Members. The purpose of this event is to honor OLLI Presenters for their volunteerism, dedication, and creativity. OLLI members also are provided with the opportunity to highlight their new learning and overall experiences in the various courses. Another outcome of this event is a “preview” for potential member-enrollees in the future. Please come and show your appreciation with friends and fellow OLLI members!
OLLI HEADLINER EVENT! OLLI Headliner Events have been a tradition since the OLLI Kick-off Event in 2006. Former OLLI Headliners have included The Silver Belles, stars of the Connecticut Film Premier of Been Rich All My Life in 2006 and William J. Mann, author of KATE: The Woman Who Was Hepburn in 2007.  Fran Brill – "A Muppeteer’s Life on Sesame Street"
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 1:00 PM – Multipurpose Room Fran Brill, who performs Zoe and Prairie Dawn on SESAME STREET and was the first female puppeteer to be hired by Jim Henson, tells the story of how she stumbled onto Broadway and tripped and fell onto “THE STREET.” This adult-focused program will include a discussion by Fran Brill of her career as an actress, a brief history of how SESAME STREET was created in the late 60’s, the story of how she broke into the “boys club,” the anatomy of puppets, a quick lesson in puppetry, how SESAME STREET has progressed from low-tech to high tech, how puppet characters are created and evolve, how the feminist movement impacted her characters and the show, and finally her recollections of working with Jim Henson. This presentation will also include video clips of backstage scenes at SESAME STREET and highlights from the show. After the presentation there will be a Q & A. Sesame Street® and associated characters, trademarks and design elements are owned and licensed by Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved.
Partnership EventsOLLI members will receive ticket discounts for events sponsored by partnering organizations.
THE PALACE THEATRE Whatever your musical taste, the Palace Theater’s Spring concert line-up has something for all OLLI members to enjoy. The best part? OLLI members receive a special 10% discount off their tickets to any of the following events! Call the Palace Box Office at 203-755-4700. Come to the following shows: k.d. lang: Sunday, March 16 – 7:30 PM Bruce Hornsby & Ricky Skaggs: Thursday, April 10 – 7:30 PM Michael Amante: Tuesday, May 6 – 7:30PM Natalie Cole: Tuesday, May 13 – 7:30PM
"American Girl" Tea & Show Bring your favorite little “American Girl” lover and her favorite “American Girl” doll to see Addy: An American Girl Story coming to the Palace Theater on Saturday, March 29! Enjoy a post show tea and photo opportunity too! Based on the popular American Girl series by Connie Porter and adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West, this compelling tale of love and courage is the first ever to tour from the acclaimed Seattle Children’s Theatre. Addy’s story follows her devastating separation from her father and brother—who are sold away from their North Carolina plantation during the Civil War—and her daring journey to flee the life of slavery with her mother. Once free, Addy and Momma must bravely adjust to the challenges of being on their own—learning to read, write, and earn money—all the while trying to reunite their beloved family. Adapted by permission of American Girl, LLC
WATERBURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OLLI Members will receive a 20% discount. Call the Waterbury Symphony at 203-574-4283.  An Evening with Virtuosic Musicians
Saturday, March 8, 2008, 8:00 PM This virtuosic concert features two famous geniuses of classical music, Beethoven and Bartok. Beethoven’s Concerto for Violin has become one of the most popular and most recognizable violin concertos, which is performed in this concert by young violinist, Jennifer Frautschi. The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra is featured with Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra, a stunning piece that showcases the technical command of the WSO Musicians.
  Leroy Anderson Centennial Pops Celebration
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 8:15 PM The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra hosts the community celebration of the legendary pops composer, Leroy Anderson. Mr. Anderson lived in Woodbury, CT, and was often referred to as ‘a craftsman of genius’ in reference to his legendary pops compositions, including Sleigh Ride, Bugler’s Holiday, and Blue Tango. The concert features Simon Tedeschi performing Anderson’s Piano Concerto, and other favorites like Sandpaper Ballet (with the Woodbury Ballet), Blue Tango, and Buglar’s Holiday.
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