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Alfred Gourdji Distinguished Lectures Series: Fall 2024   

Programs will be available in person and live through Zoom

OLLI’s Distinguished Lecture Series has been renamed as the Alfred Gourdji Distinguished Lectures Series in memory of our friend and colleague who was the heart and soul of the series for many years. The Series features prominent, engaging speakers from “town and gown.” It consists of eight lectures, four in the fall session and four in the winter/ spring session. Learn from well-known experts about an array of fascinating topics. Each lecture is just the beginning; a stimulating question-and-answer period follows each session.

The Alfred Gourdji Distinguished Lecture Series was planned by Bernard Banet, Ron Bogdasarian, Ron Frisch, Beverley Geltner, John Kelly, Leo Shedden, Marie Vitale, and Katherine Woo, and co-chairs Gerald Gardner and Frances Schultz
 
  • NON-MEMBER Alfred Gourdji Distinguished Lecture Series: (12/10) Ann Arbor and Dexter Bicentennials: Two Cities Bound By History and Circumstance
  • Fee: $20.00
    Dates: 12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Morris Lawrence Building- Washtenaw Community Coll
    Room: Towsley Auditorium
    Instructor:

    In February 1824, the site for “Annarbour” was staked out by two scoundrels: John Allen and Elisha Rumsey. That same year Samuel Dexter, an impressive individual from a prominent early-American family, also settled land on the Huron River. Both Ann Arbor and Dexter sought to be the home of the University of Michigan. Now, in the 21st Century, Dexter and Ann Arbor are wonderful places to live and work. My talk will relate this surprising tale of two cities for the bicentennial.

    Russ Collins has served for over 40 years as the Executive Director/CEO of the non-profit organization, now known as Marquee Arts, which restored and operates Ann Arbor’s treasured Michigan Theater and State Theatre. In 2008 Collins founded a national association for independent cinemas – the Art House Convergence. In 2012 he started Ann Arbor’s Cinetopia Film Festival. Collins was raised and educated in Ann Arbor. His honors include recognition for “Outstanding Contributions to Historic Theater Preservation” by the League of Historic American Theatres. Collins is on the air locally as co-host of Cinema Chat on WEMU radio.



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