David Wells: Christmas in Wartime
Wednesday, November 20 • 2:00 p.m.

The holiday season during wartime has weathered many changes as a direct result of the pressures of war. This program explores how Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions have evolved through the American Revolutionary War, American Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, into the familiar rituals we know today.

Independent historian David Wells attended Northeast Community College, the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, and University of Nebraska – Omaha. He has completed extensive research on Nebraska’s connection with the American Civil War and the Nebraska Department of the Grand Army of the Republic. His work on soldiers’ monuments and memorials in Nebraska was given a Certificate of Commendation by the American Association for State and Local History in 1997, and he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Civil War Veterans Museum in Nebraska City since 1993.

MONA Showcase

MONA Showcase is a six-program evening series featuring talented visual, performing, and literary artists held once a month in October, November, December, February, and March. Each program is 7:00-8:00 p.m., followed by conversation, art viewing, and light refreshments. Free and open to the public.

Martha Pettigrew - The Art of Sculpture
Russel Erpelding - The Lundeen's: A Divine Collection

Yoga at MONA with Marsha Yeagley, RYT 500, 200, YACEP Yoga Alliance Certification

Combine the unique energy of the visual arts with a physical and spiritual experience. For this progressive yoga, no previous experience is required, and all levels are welcome. Participants must be able to move from standing to floor poses without difficulty. Practice basic yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation. Marsha is also certified in yoga for heart disease, meditation, and trained in strengthening bones through yoga. Please provide your own yoga mat and props.

Friday’s: November 22 – December 13, 12:00-12:45 p.m. (no yoga November 29)
Age: 18+
Cost: $25 for three-class session (MONA members), $30 (non-members); $10 drop-in rate for a single class
Register by: Thursday, November 21

And be on the lookout for MONA pop-up yoga!

Yoga at MONA with Marsha Yeagley, RYT 500, 200, YACEP Yoga Alliance Certification

Combine the unique energy of the visual arts with a physical and spiritual experience. For this progressive yoga, no previous experience is required, and all levels are welcome. Participants must be able to move from standing to floor poses without difficulty. Practice basic yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation. Marsha is also certified in yoga for heart disease, meditation, and trained in strengthening bones through yoga. Please provide your own yoga mat and props.

Friday’s: November 22 – December 13, 12:00-12:45 p.m. (no yoga November 29)
Age: 18+
Cost: $25 for three-class session (MONA members), $30 (non-members); $10 drop-in rate for a single class
Register by: Thursday, November 21

And be on the lookout for MONA pop-up yoga!