Guthrie’s “A Christmas Carol” Wednesday, December 19 Course # 8056-FSA Experience Crispin Whittell’s 2010 adapataion of the Guthrie’s perennial holiday favorite, as it continues the Theater’s holiday tradition for the 38th year. Relive the story of a cranky old miser who learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve. J.C. Cutler returns for a second consecutive year in his acclaimed performance as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Trips and Tours
Trips and Tours
Guide: S. Mansee Fee: $53. Fee includes: performance, motorcoach transportation and guide. Registration due by November 13th. Pick up Times and Sites: 11:40 a.m. Conway Rec Center, 2090 Conway St. 12:00 p.m. Oxford Community Ctr, 270 N. Lexington Pkwy Approximate Return Time: 4:30p.m. “Nellie” at History Theater Thursday, January 31 Course #8051-FSA Civil rights and labor activist Nellie Stone Johnson is a Minnesota hero. Her feisty spirit and drive to succeed made her a political force to be reckoned with on issues of social justice, labor rights, and equality. Renowned playwright Kim Hines tells the remarkable story of this young African-American woman who moved from a farm in northern Minnesota to Minneapolis to attend the U of MN. In the face of discrimination at her job, Nellie fought back by organizing workers to form a union, breaking numerous race and gender barriers along the way. A discussion of the performance to follow. This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund. Lunch on your own at the River Room. Guide: S. Mansee Fee: $10. Fee includes: admission, school bus transportation, and guide. Registration Due by January 2nd.
Senior Programs
Pick up Times and Sites: 9:00 a.m. Conway Rec Center, 2090 Conway St. 9:25 a.m. Oxford Community Ctr, 270 N. Lexington Pkwy Approximate Return Time: 3:15 p.m. To register for classes, call Community Education Senior Programs at 651-744-3072 or sign up online at www.commed.spps.org
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