Upcoming Events
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August 12, 2026
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Fait la Force Brewing
Profs and Pints
Profs and Pints Nashville presents: “The Hospitals of Civil War Nashville,” on the city’s days as an epicenter of care for victims of strife, with Brandon Hulette, epidemiologist, historian, and associate professor at Vanderbilt University.
[Doors open at 6 pm. Talk starts at 7.]
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August 20, 2026
4:00 p.m. Online via Zoom
Broadway by Design: Inside the Creative Process with David Zinn
Go behind the curtain and into the creative world of theatrical production design in this engaging conversation with Tony Award–winning designer David Zinn. With over 40 Broadway credits and multiple Tony Awards Nominations for his scenic and costume design, Zinn will share how sets and costumes work together to shape storytelling on stage. Discover the artistic process, from concept to execution, and gain insight into the imagination and craftsmanship behind unforgettable theatrical experiences.
David Zinn is a costume and scenic designer based in Brooklyn. He has been nominated for 10 Tony Awards and is a 3-time Tony winner for his scenery (The Humans, The SpongeBob Musical, Stereophonic). He works in theater and opera across the country as well as internationally, working in Germany, Switzerland, and the UK where he was recently nominated for an Olivier for his work on the West End.
The presentation will be 60 minutes followed by Q&A. This is an OLLI member exclusive event. Event registration is available on the Members Resource Page:
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