ActivAge Classes & Events
Dinner & A Show Series (April through September)
Stretch your evening entertainment dollar with a delicious meal and great show! The perfect “dollar-wise” solution for the frugal fan! All shows are held at the Cotner Center Condominiums, 1540 North Cotner (North 66th at Cotner & Holdrege) and sponsored by the LAAA ActivAge Centers and HUMANA. Reservations (and cancellations) must be made by 10 a.m. on the Tuesday before that week’s event by calling 402-441-7158. The meal is served at 5:30 p.m., with entertainment following. Price is $7 for people over 55; and $8 for people under 55. Van is an additional $2 fee. Payment(s) is due prior to the event(s). No Refunds. Show only is $4. Checks are payable to “Lincoln Area Agency on Aging” with a notation in the memo of “Dinner & a Show.” Payments are sent to: Lincoln Area Agency on Aging ATTN: Dinner & a Show 1005 "O" Street Lincoln, NE 68508.
A Season of Personal Favorites... best expresses the 2009 "Dinner and a Show Series." We’ve got a great group of entertainers lined up for your enjoyment! With special thanks to our friends at HUMANA!
April 9 - "Terry Smith"
"A Songwriter with a different touch." It’s his first time on our D&S line up, but he’s no stranger to music and
entertaining. This Nashville recording artist was voted by the Traditional Music Association, it’s Songwriter of
the year award in both 1995 and 1996. His memorable song "Far-Side Banks of Jordan" was recorded by Johnny and
June Carter Cash, The Cox Family, and Alison Krauss, and was featured in the Robert Duvall film "The Apostle." He’s
written songs for The Statler brothers, Roy Acuff, and The Oak Ridge Boys. And this month he’ll share his
"Personal Favorite" tunes!
Menu: Baked Ham, Creamed Peas, Breadstick, Apple Pie
May 21 - "Jimmy Mack"
Jimmy took us back to the "Elvis Years" last time he was here and everybody wanted more. So, he’s back and this
time he’ll be doing his personal favorite Love Songs from the artists of the 50's & 60's. Don’t miss this exciting
performer with over 40 years of experience pleasing audiences.
Menu: Chicken Enchilada, Fruit Salad, Cupcakes
June 18 - Charlie "The Chaz Singer" Glasgow
He’s new this year to our D&S Stage, but he’s performed for years in casinos, concerts and corporate shows in
25 states and Canada! Working with such notables as The Grass Roots, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, and Bobby Vee,
just to name a few. This vocalist/multi-instrumentalist will share his personal favorites with a tribute from the
song books of Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash and Elvis!
Menu: Lasagna, Toss Salad, Breadstick, Carrot Cake
July 16 - Joe Taylor "Mr. Memories"
You enjoyed his Sinatra tribute so much that we asked him back again! This time Joe will perform his personal
favorite tunes from the Boomer Years, 1946 to 1964. You can count on Joe to bring you an evening of favorite
musical memories!
Menu: Meat Loaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Pears & Cookie
August 20 - Elaine Peacock
Elaine Peacock is a full time vocalist and entertainer who performs a variety of styles and musical genres, but her
personal favorite is Patsy Cline. Elaine has admired and emulated Patsy Cline and her songs since she was 11 years
old, and sang "Faded Love" in a neighborhood talent show. Join us this month as Elaine performs a tribute to the
music of Patsy Cline. Folks everywhere say it’s just like having Patsy back again!
Menu: Chicken Breast, Corn, Roll, Marble Cake
September 17 - "Free - 4 - All"
Back by popular demand, this exciting new vocal quartet will share all their personal favorites from the world of
50's & 60's classics, spirituals, show tunes, beloved barbershop ballads and more! All with some good natured
humor thrown in. If you missed them last year, now’s your chance to catch up with "FREE - 4 - ALL!"
Menu: Roast Beef, Mixed Vegetables, Roll, Chocolate Pie
Day Tripper Tours!
Call: (402) 441-7158 to Register
The Durham Museum
April 22, 2009 - $25 per person
The Durham Western Heritage Museum is housed in Omaha Union station. It was built by the Union pacific Railroad as a showpiece in the city of their headquarters. In its heyday, as many as 64 trains and 10,000 passengers passed through Union Station daily. Life-sized sculptures are on display in the Museum's Main Waiting Room. These interactive sculptures allow visitors to hear about life in the 1930's, 40's and 50's. The Museum is now home to the Union Pacific railroad collection. An enormous model train layout of Omaha in the 1930's measures 70 feet long. The history of Omaha is the focus of three permanent exhibits at the Museum.
Currently features is Chocolate: The Exhibition created by Chicago's Field Museum. A unique tree in a lush tropical environment. A seed so precious it was used as money. A spicy drink and a sweet snack. Chocolage is all this...and much more. Explore the relationship between human culture and this rainforest treasure. Lunch is on your own in the Durham's nostalgic Soda Fountain, where old fashioned phosphates, malts and shakes are still a big hit!
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Michael Martin Murphey
May 16, 2009 - $50 per person
An acclaimed recording star, and Western Music Association Hall of Fame inductee, Michael Martin Murphey has six gold albums, including Cowboy Songs, the first album of cowboy music to achieve gold status since the career of Marty Robbins. He has recorded the hit singles "Wildfire", "Carolina in the Pines", "What's Forever For", "A Long Line of Love", "What She Wants", "Don't Count the Rainy Days", and "Cowboy Logic". Murphey is also the author of New Mexico's state ballad, "The Land of Enchantment". Nowadays, he is recognized in parts of the continent as "America's singing cowboy poet.” Don’t miss this opportunity to see him in concert and as a special bonus, some fantastic Double D Ranch vittles for the true cowboy. BBQ Beef Brisket served on Nebraska Toast, Cowboy Beans, Ranch Potatoes and a seasonal desert with coffee or cold iced tea to quench your thirst! All included in this special price!
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Ashfall Fossil Beds & Elkhorn Valley Museum
May 21, 2009 - $110 per person
Travel with your friends for a fun, one-day adventure. You’ll travel north today and your first stop will be the Elkhorn Valley Museum in Norfolk, home of the interactive exhibit featuring Johnny Carson and the “The Tonight Show”, as well as other fascinating exhibits. After lunch at a local restaurant, it’s off to the Ashfall Fossil Bed State Historical Park. The fossils were discovered in 1971 when heavy rains uncovered the fossil of an elephant jaw in Melvin Colson’s cornfield. A later dig discovered a whole herd of rhinos that perished very suddenly when Nebraska was a sub-tropical grassland where camels, rhinos and other animals roamed. A volcanic eruption spewed ash hundreds of feet thick over the area and these animals were perfectly preserved in their natural state. Finally, take a taste of the vine at the Cuthill Vineyards before heading home.
Lofte Theatre – “Crazy for You”
July 26, 2009 - $81 per person
Join your friends for a fun-filled afternoon this summer as you travel to the Lofte Theatre in Manley, Nebraska. Spend the afternoon with laughter and suspense as you are entertained by the performance of “Crazy for You”, the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930’s playboy whose dream in life is to dance. Despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be ex-fiancée, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable tunes include Bidin’ my Time, I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Embraceable You, and Someone To Watch Over Me. It’s high-energy comedy that includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic music. Following the performance, enjoy dinner with your fellow travelmates before heading home.
Bridges of Madison County & John Wayne Birthplace
September 22, 2009 - $95 per person
Discover the magic and romance of Winterset, Iowa, home to the novel “The Bridges of Madison County” by James Waller. Some of the oldest covered bridges in the nation are still in use here. Visit many of the sites that Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep brought to life in the movie version. Your first stop will be the John Wayne Birthplace, built in the 1800’s. This four-room house has been restored to its 1907 appearance, the actor’s birth year. Then, after lunch at the Northside Café (one of the film’s locations.) your local guide will take you on a storybook tour of Madison County to include some of the movie’s covered bridges, as well as enrich you with the history of the area. Also, visit Howells Greenhouse and Floral and see the process of drying flowers and the creation of beautiful arrangements. Then it’s time to head home.
Sights and Sounds of Christmas at Dana College
December 5, 2009 - $69 per person
Each year since 1973, Dana College comes alive with the joy and spirit of the Christmas season. Come spend the day to usher in the holidays with an emphasis on the customs and foods of Scandinavia. Enjoy various musical groups, folk dancers, ornament demonstrations, the marketplace, enjoy a drama, and of course, what would a Scandinavian festival be without a plentiful Danish smorgasbord! Top off the day with a performance of the Dana College Concert Band and Chorale. It’s a festive way to celebrate the holiday season with your friends!
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