An internationally recognized hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Amirah Sackett explores and embodies her Muslim American identity through combining hip-hop movement and Islamic themes. She is widely known for her creation of the choreography and performance group known as, “We’re Muslim, Don’t Panic”, which reached viral video fame. Sackett was honored to be a TEDx […]
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by Aging Partners-Bennet Senior Center
This workshop with Yesenia Montilla, recommended for ages 16+, is part of the Touring Artist Series of the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival. The event is free, but registration is required. HONING THE MUSE How to find inspiration through the concept of modern day muse. Yesenia Montilla is an Afro-Latina poet & a daughter […]
Jillian Hernandez will discuss her book, Aesthetics of Excess, examining how bodies of women and girls of color are racialized through cultural discourses that mark them as sexual “others,” and how in turn, aesthetic value is generated through the presentation of their bodies. Through innovative relational readings, she shows how notions of high and low […]
Enjoyed by viewers across the state for its feature-based, character-driven storytelling, “Nebraska Stories” covers art, science, history, sports, performance, nature and more. New episodes air Thursdays at 8 p.m., repeating at 9 p.m. Mondays on Nebraska Public Media and at 8:30 a.m. Fridays on World, and are also viewable online at https://nebraskastories.org/. The March 30 episode […]
Enjoyed by viewers across the state for its feature-based, character-driven storytelling, “Nebraska Stories” covers art, science, history, sports, performance, nature and more. New episodes air Thursdays at 8 p.m., repeating at 9 p.m. Mondays on Nebraska Public Media and at 8:30 a.m. Fridays on World, and are also viewable online at https://nebraskastories.org/. The March 23 episode […]
LINCOLN – Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. at Pius X High School conference room, 6000 A Street (west entrance 11) Facilitators: Tom Seib and Sara Hollcroft April 1 with guest speaker Kelly Madigan April 15 with guest speaker Todd Robinson May 6 with guest speaker Kevin Clouther May 13 with guest speaker Tom Phillips
This free, cross-cultural community event celebrates the return of rain, thunder, spring, and bird migration. This family-fun "something for everyone" event celebrates the time of year many Native peoples give thanks to the Thunder beings for providing rebirth with rain & thunder. It is also a time we celebrate the return of many migratory birds […]
Each Salon Reading Series event features a reading of a play followed by a moderated discussion of the play's themes and how these themes apply to the community. Oct 2, 2022 Abraham’s Daughters by Emma Goldman-Sherman Nov 6, 2022 HUMAN(E) By Desireé York Dec 4, 2022 Clyt; or, The Bathtub Play by Elisabeth Giffin Speckman […]
Speaker: Thomas King Sponsored by the Bellevue Public Library
Every Monday during the school year, The Durham Museum hosts a weekly 30-minute Museum Live! program online. This broadcast-style show includes segments featuring guest speakers from the Smithsonian network, a behind-the-scenes look at museum exhibits and artifacts, cultural connections to the community, and even currents events. Registration is required, but participation is free. Click here to […]
Enjoyed by viewers across the state for its feature-based, character-driven storytelling, “Nebraska Stories” covers art, science, history, sports, performance, nature and more. New episodes air Thursdays at 8 p.m., repeating at 9 p.m. Mondays on Nebraska Public Media and at 8:30 a.m. Fridays on World, and are also viewable online at https://nebraskastories.org/. The March 30 episode […]