Osher Special Events with Fees
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Fall 2025 Section 11, Starting on: 09/08/2025

A Relaxing Sound Bath Experience: ($12 Special Fee) What is a Sound Bath? A sound bath is a deeply relaxing meditation experience where you're immersed in soothing sound vibrations. For the first time ever, Osher is offering you a unique sound experience with Russ Jones, a well-known Native American flute player and composer. Russ was recently accepted as a voting member of the Recording Academy -- the GRAMMYs. Sound baths are known to promote deep relaxation, reduce stress, ease muscle tension, and enhance overall body awareness. Instruments typically used include crystal singing bowls, Tibetan metal bowls, tuning forks, gongs, and chimes. But thanks to Russ Jones, this session (located in downtown SLC) will be uniquely complemented by the beautiful and soothing sounds of the Native American flute. Dress comfortably (PJs are fine!), plan to relax -- you might even fall asleep (snoring is welcome!). Please bring a yoga mat and whatever you need to feel comfortable, eg pillows and blankets. Take advantage of this rare opportunity! Russ usually charges over $30 per person for this immersive experience at his tipi in Heber. For Osher members, he's offering it at a deeply discounted rate of just $12 per person, payable directly to him on (cash or venmo only) the evening of the session. Please, no last-minute cancellations. Russ will be making a special trip to Salt Lake City and transporting all his instruments -- your commitment helps us honor his time and effort. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sept 2

Instructor: Staff

Fall 2025 Section 8, Starting on: 09/11/2025

Pioneer Theatre Company's "Behind the Curtain" & Preview Performance of 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative team, themes, and creative choices behind the production before seeing a Preview Performance of it! Pioneer Theatre Company's exclusive class is only offered to Osher members. Refreshments provided. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sept 9

Instructor: Staff

Fall 2025 Section 2, Starting on: 09/12/2025

Exploring the Bear River Massacre Field Trip: In January 1863, U.S. Army forces from Camp Douglas attacked a village of Northwestern Shoshone, resulting in what has been described as the largest loss of native life in American history. Visit the massacre site and explore this traumatic event through the perspectives of three different instructors: Darren Parry is the former chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation and author of "The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History" (2019). Brad Westwood previously served as director of the Utah State Historical Society and Utah's State Historic Preservation Officer. Ephriam Dickson is the former curator at the Fort Douglas Museum and later with the U.S. Army Center of Military History.

Instructor: EPHRIAM DICKSON

Fall 2025 Section 4, Starting on: 09/19/2025

Bewitched by Alpacas - A Weaving Adventure: Located in Bluffdale, experience a weaving class in a shady pasture surrounded by alpacas, goats, and chickens. Beginner to experienced weavers welcome! The looms are warped and ready to go. Instruction and all materials provided, but feel free to bring your own yarns, fabric scraps, feathers, or let your creativity run wild. You'll leave with a finished wall hanging or table runner.

Instructor: Staff

Fall 2025 Section 5, Starting on: 09/19/2025

Bewitched by Alpacas - A Weaving Adventure: Located in Bluffdale, experience a weaving class in a shady pasture surrounded by alpacas, goats, and chickens. Beginner to experienced weavers welcome! The looms are warped and ready to go. Instruction and all materials provided, but feel free to bring your own yarns, fabric scraps, feathers, or let your creativity run wild. You'll leave with a finished wall hanging or table runner.

Instructor: Staff

Fall 2025 Section 7, Starting on: 09/20/2025

Take in the Utah Sunset From 200 Feet Above Main Street: ($36 special fee) The tour begins at the front doors of the Walker Center in downtown SLC. Once inside, you'll learn a little about the city's premier historic office tower including its ties to Utah's mining industry and WWI. You'll also hear about Harry Houdini's visit and a true crime caper which played out at the Walker long ago. The tour moves to the rooftop just in time for sunset! Here your guide will point out other city landmarks and there will be time for photos. After dark, the iconic Walker Center sign lights up! You'll hear the history of the sign and see its modern capabilities. This tour is recommended for residents, history buffs, and anyone else wanting to experience the most photogenic rooftop and all of Salt Lake City at the most magical time of day. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 15. The $36 special fee is due upon arrival. Please plan enough travel time to allow yourself time to check in and pay as part of the Osher group.

Instructor: Staff

To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-581-6461.

Fall 2025 Section 9, Starting on: 10/23/2025

Pioneer Theatre Company's "Behind the Curtain" & Preview Performance of DEAR EVAN HANSEN: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative team, themes, and creative choices behind the production before seeing a Preview Performance of it! Pioneer Theatre Company's exclusive class is only offered to Osher members. Refreshments provided. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Oct 21

Instructor: Staff

Fall 2025 Section 3, Starting on: 10/29/2025

Let Them Eat Cake! Mozart's "Gran Partita" LIVE with Orchestra XPLOR: Around 1781, Mozart penned his Serenade No. 10 in Bb Major for winds and string bass. Orchestra XPLOR will bring this joyous multi-movement work to the ears and hearts of the Osher audience with a LIVE performance! The seven-movement work will be accompanied by seven different types of desserts; each dessert is modeled off of the musical form that Mozart wrote the movement with. Enjoy your sweet treat as Luca de la Florin leads you through each movement and Orchestra: XPLOR performs the entire work for you. As you journey through the piece, we will learn more about Mozart, and his relationship to Vienna, and see images of his original manuscripts to the Serenade known as the "Gran Partita".

Instructor: LUCAS FLORIN

Fall 2025 Section 10, Starting on: 12/04/2025

Pioneer Theatre Company's "Behind the Curtain" & Preview Performance of NOISES OFF: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative team, themes, and creative choices behind the production before seeing a Preview Performance of it! Pioneer Theatre Company's exclusive class is only offered to Osher members. Refreshments provided. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Dec 2

Instructor: Staff