Lectures for Non-members
Interested in trying OLLI without a commitment?
Most OLLI programs require a membership to participate, but we identify a few lectures each semester that are open to non-members and groups too.
These Spring Semester lectures open for registration on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Non-members and groups should register by calling the OLLI office at 919-515-5782.
Spring Kick Off Lecture — A Community Guide to Creating Public Art
January 8, 2:00–3:00p.m.
Location: McKimmon Room TBD
Fee: $0
Instructor: Kelly McChesney
Have you ever seen public art that you wished was in your community? Do you want to enhance your neighborhood identity with public art? Are you an artist who doesn’t know how to move from a studio practice to a public practice? Are you interested in learning about how your community or organization can participate in public art? If these questions are meaningful to you, then be prepared to fly through a presentation on the ins and outs of creating public art guided by Raleigh’s Public Art Director. Attendees will learn about current public art processes and ways to become more involved. For artists and community members interested in creating public art, the course will guide you through the process for creating public art, working with fabricators, community engagement and impact (the positive and negative), and best practices. Recommended reading links are more for fun than required, but each story offers different points of view on controversy, celebration, law and policy. Time will be left at the end of the course for questions and candid conversations about public art in Raleigh. Refreshments will follow from 3:15 – 4:00pm
Note: This event is free and open to the public, but you must register.
The Elections are Over: Now What?
January 27, 3:00–4:30p.m.
Location: McKimmon Room TBD
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members
Instructor: David McLennan, B.A., M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; Professor of Political Science, Meredith College.
Now that the elections in the country and state are over, the work of governing must happen. In this lecture, we will explore the key policy issues facing the country and state and how those elected in November will approach these important issues.
From Center Stage to Center Office: The Journey from Broadway Performer to Theatre Producer
March 31, 3:00–4:30p.m.
Location: McKimmon Room TBD
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members
Instructor: Lauren Kennedy
Join Lauren Kennedy Brady, a seasoned Broadway performer turned successful theater producer, for an insightful and extraordinary journey behind the scenes of her exciting career. Learn about the transition from performing under the lights to leading productions and which skills, mindset shifts, and creative visions were needed to make the leap from performer to producer. Lauren will share firsthand stories, practical tips on the business of theatre, and lessons learned from both sides of the stage. Whether you’re an aspiring performer, future producer, or simply curious about the inner workings of Broadway, this class offers a unique perspective on what it takes to bring stories to life from every angle of the theater world.
Pursuing Justice: Conversations with the Wake County DA
April 3, 1:00-2:30p.m.
Location: McKimmon Room TBD
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members
Instructor: Lorrin Freeman
Lorrin Freeman was elected as the Wake County District Attorney in 2014, serving Prosecutorial District 10. She joins OLLI to discuss the myriad of factors that prosecutors consider in choosing which cases to pursue, how we as a community define justice and the limitations of the criminal justice system in achieving it.