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- Leisure Travel
- Leisure Travel (day trips)
- Wicked the Musical – The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Thursday, July 16, 2009
- Peel Mansion Museum and Heritage Gardens,
- Eureka Springs, Victorian Village Nestled in the Ozarks, September 25, 2009
- A Trip Back in Time – Clayton House and National Historic Site, September 28, 2009
- Art Tour of Tulsa, Cherokee Art Market & International Cherokee Film Festival, Cherokee-Hard Rock Resort, Tulsa, October 10, 2009
- Subiaco Abbey, Relax and Renew, October 30, 2009
- Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, and Remington Park, Veteran's Day, November 11, 2009
- Amish Farm, Christmas Lights at Rhema Bible College & Honor Heights Park, Muskogee, December 3, 2009
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Leisure Travel
UA Fort Smith tours are entertaining, informative, and offer a variety of activities for everyone. All tours (unless otherwise noted) include transportation on air-conditioned coaches that are in first-class condition, with drivers who are courteous and willing to assist passengers to ensure their comfort. Brochures are mailed twice each year, spring and fall, with detailed information about each trip.Leisure Travel (day trips)
Wicked the Musical – The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Thursday, July 16, 2009
Once upon a time, two girls meet in the Land of Oz. The one born with emerald green skin is smart, fiery, and misunderstood. The other is beautiful and very popular. The Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch conjure up a spellbinding show. The New York Times called Wicked “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster.” Take a magical journey BEYOND the Yellow Brick Road and sign up before tickets run out to see one of the most anticipated shows of the year. Hurry before that naughty one puts a spell on you! We will grab a bite to eat in Tulsa (not included) before the show. | CRN | Date | Day | Time | Location | Instructor | Cost |
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| 6088 | July 16 | Thurs. | 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m | Tulsa | J. Stetson | $119 |
Peel Mansion Museum and Heritage Gardens,
Bentonville Wal-Mart Five and Dime Visitor Center
Colonel Peel built a marvelous brick Italianate mansion that was once a working farmstead. Fine antiques showcase its Victorian era interior from the 1870’s. The site is also an outdoor museum of historic roses, perennials, and native plants. Enjoy a catered lunch and tour during their Garden to Table Festival. See the birthplace of Wal-Mart at its nostalgic 5 & Dime Visitor Center.
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Location | Instructor | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5042 | Sept 10 | Thurs. | 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Bentonville | J. Stetson | $71 |
Eureka Springs, Victorian Village Nestled in the Ozarks, September 25, 2009
Artworks of stained glass, woodcarving, painting, pastels, printmaking, pottery, jewelry, photography, scrimshaw, weaving, handmade beads, mosaic, and sculpture offer a glimpse into the creative process. Artists will have their works on display with demonstrations and Q & A during the Annual Artists Studio Tour. After lunch we’ll listen to music at Basin Spring Park. In the afternoon, we’ll head to the Passion Play site and visit inspiring exhibits of the Museum of Earth History, the Tabernacle, the Sacred Arts exhibits, and the Bible exhibits.
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Location | Instructor | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5043 | Sept 25 | Friday | 8:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. | Eureka Springs | J. Stetson | $77 |
A Trip Back in Time – Clayton House and National Historic Site, September 28, 2009
Discover connections between two of Fort Smith’s most provocative, important historical figures—Judge Isaac C. Parker and William Henry Harrison Clayton, through examination of the restored court room at the National Historic Site, the former Clayton home, and the burial sites of both men at the National Cemetery. Through hands-on experience at these sites, observation of photographs and documents, and guided discussion, participants will discover associations between Fort Smith’s provocative past and recognize ways in which Parker and Clayton still affect our community. Lunch, tour, and shuttle transportation included.
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Location | Instructor | Cost |
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| 5113 | Sept 28 | Monday | 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Fort Smith | J. Stetson | $25 |
Art Tour of Tulsa, Cherokee Art Market & International Cherokee Film Festival, Cherokee-Hard Rock Resort, Tulsa, October 10, 2009
Celebrate creations by Native American artists featuring exceptional beadwork, painting, sculpture, and crafts. The film festival showcases the finest in Native American filmmaking. Travelers will have free time to experience the excitement and entertainment at the resort. Guests at the art market are given round trip shuttle service to the Gilcrease and Philbrook Museums. The bountiful buffet features a tempting array of fresh and delicious selections ($10 lunch voucher included).
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Location | Instructor | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5044 | Oct 10 | Saturday | 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Tulsa | J. Stetson | $66 |
Subiaco Abbey, Relax and Renew, October 30, 2009
An Arkansas Historical Landmark, Subiaco offers a haven in the heart of mountainous western Arkansas. Farmland, lawns, gardens, and vineyards add to the beauty. The monks of the abbey are Benedictines and trace their monastic history back to 5th century Italy where St. Benedict lived as a hermit in a cave. Escape to a place of peace. Tour and lunch included.
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Location | Instructor | Cost |
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| 5053 | Oct 30 | Fri | 10:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Subiaco | J. Stetson | $58 |
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, and Remington Park, Veteran's Day, November 11, 2009
Oklahoma City is the destination on Veteran’s Day, a trip that includes stops at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, Remington Park, and the Oklahoma City National Memorial. Named the 2008 Best New Attraction in Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association, the Gaylord-Pickens Museum’s high-tech, interactive exhibits provide visitors the opportunity to “meet” both famous and everyday Oklahomans whose lives have impacted our state, country, and world. The Remington Park stable tour gives a glimpse of where trainers and horses are managed for quarter horse and thoroughbred racing. Remington Park buffet voucher included. The Oklahoma City National Memorial takes those who visit back to April 19, 1995 when a bomb tore through a federal building and forever changed those touched directly and indirectly by the event.
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Location | Instructor | Cost |
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| 5054 | Nov 11 | Wed | 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. | OK City | J. Stetson | $89 |
Amish Farm, Christmas Lights at Rhema Bible College & Honor Heights Park, Muskogee, December 3, 2009
Our annual trip to the Amish Farm kicks off the holiday season. Enjoy an absolutely delicious family style banquet at the Amish Farm. This is country cooking at its best with TWO servings of melt-in-your-mouth pies. We will walk off the calories at Woodland Hills Mall while we wait for nightfall. From there we will tour the million lights of the Rhema Bible College and the “Fairy Tale Lights at Honor Heights Park.” Lunch is included.
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Location | Instructor | Cost |
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| 5055 | Dec 3 | Thurs. | 9:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Tulsa | J. Stetson | $74 |
Leisure Travel (overnight trips)
Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum, Mansfield, MO Island Fire Show, Branson, MO, October 20-21, 2009
Wilder once said the reason she wrote her books was to preserve the stories of her childhood for today's generation and to help us to understand how much America had changed during her lifetime. Exhibits include artifacts spanning the pioneering history described in the “Little House” books. Relax overnight in nearby Branson. The following day the Island Fire expert Polynesian dancers and world champion fire knife dancers will not only captivate you with entertainment, but will transport you to a Pacific island paradise with authentic dance, beautiful costumes and amazing tropical sets including full size palm trees. Your trip includes overnight accommodations, breakfast, admission to the museum, and Branson show, and transportation in a passenger van.
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Location | Instructor | Cost |
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| 5045 | Oct 20-21 | Tues & Wed | 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Mansfield, MO | J. Stetson | $198 |
New York City Christmas Extravaganza, December 13 - 16, 2009
Experience Christmas in New York! Nothing is more magical than the holiday season in the Big Apple, from the ice-skaters at Rockefeller Center to the celebration at majestic St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Come with us as we take a stroll through the fabulous window displays and attend a Broadway show. Immerse yourself in New York style as we visit Radio City Music Hall and see the Rockettes perform their unparalleled Christmas Spectacular. You’ll even have the chance to sneak a peek backstage! Your trip includes all of this, plus hotel, breakfast, and transportation. It’s Christmas time in the City!
A $100 deposit will secure your spot. Deadline: September 14.
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Location | Instructor | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5056 | Dec 13-16 | Sun-Wed | NYC | R. Timmons | $1475 |