The exhibit “Frida Kahlo and the Blue House” presents a selection of over 60 color photographs of the architecture and interior spaces of the Blue House created by Cristina Kahlo as well as vintage black and white photographs taken by Diego Rivera, Antonio Kahlo, Lola Álvarez Bravo, Florence Arquin, and Juan Guzmán.
Before selected concerts in its 2023-24 season, Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra organizes a 20-30-minute conversation with LSO's Maestro Edward Polochick and a featured soloist or composer, hosted by Nebraska Public Media's Genevieve Randall. The pre-recorded chat for each classical concert is available to view online as well as via podcast the Monday before the concert, and […]
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. Plus, teachers and parents will receive a follow-up activity […]
Crane River Theater Company will tour a performance of “Pretty Fire” to high schools across Nebraska. Each performance will be followed by a talkback discussion with the actor and director about the themes and topics of the production. “Pretty Fire” is a one-woman show by Charlayne Woodard, set in the 1950s and 60s in the […]
Crane River Theater Company will tour a performance of “Pretty Fire” to high schools across Nebraska. Each performance will be followed by a talkback discussion with the actor and director about the themes and topics of the production. “Pretty Fire” is a one-woman show by Charlayne Woodard, set in the 1950s and 60s in the […]
All Writes Reserved (AWR) empowers young people, giving them instruction and resources to express themselves in classrooms and onstage. The Nebraska Writers Collective provides free spoken word poetry lessons and workshops with local writers and monthly all-ages open mics from August to April. At the end of the school year, the program culminates in a […]
Bright Lights provides unique, motivating, hands-on summer learning camps for K-8th grade students, including in humanities subjects like literature and writing, history, and world cultures and languages. Scholarships are available, and the deadline to apply for a scholarship is May 1. For more information, visit the Bright Lights scholarship page. The first camps begin June […]
The documentary film "Running Towards the Fire" - about World War II war correspondents, including one from Nebraska - will premiere at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, followed by a panel discussion featuring: director/producer Barney McCoy (Gilbert and Martha Hitchcock professor of journalism at UNL), assistant professor of practice and documentary videographer Kristian […]
This monthly online (Zoom) reading series called First Friday Readings features authors with Nebraska connections, national presence, and a newly published book. The hourlong event, moderated by Larksong director Karen Shoemaker, will include both the author’s reading and Q&A with the audience. The event is free, but registration is required to receive the link. Kat Higgs-Coulthard is […]
Immigrant and refugee youth in Lincoln have stories to share! Join the Asian Community and Cultural Center for an evening of cultural exchange and storytelling through art and digital media at the The LUX Center for the Arts' May First Friday event.
SOUNDSPARK is a public sound art event that coincides with Benson First Friday in the Benson Creative District. Six professional artists and 14 student artists will present a variety of sound-centric installations that invite audience participation. Visitors can expect everything from guitar-controlled robot battles to musical chalkboards to a keyboard-controlled car engine and more. The six professional […]
Dr. Goria Flores is a visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish and Latin American Cultural Studies in the Department of Modern Languages and Literature and is affiliated faculty in the Department of Dance at the University of Lincoln-Nebraska. Dr. Flores will present a Gallery Talk on the Feminine Image in Mexico and portraiture in the works […]
Dustin and Angela Twiss will speak about the influence of their Lakota culture on their artwork during the opening reception of the West Nebraska Arts Center's annual Native American show "Continuing the Tradition". Dustin Twiss, who is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, creates award-winning art based on the natural pattern found on the […]
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. The theme […]
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 […]
The free monthly Nebraska Poets Reading Series highlights the talent of Nebraska poets and invites discussion with audience members. All events are free online, but registration is required to receive […]
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. The theme […]
The Asian Community and Cultural Center in Lincoln offers a weeklong summer camp where kids grades K-5 can learn about the different cultures represented within their community through dance, music, […]
The NDE World Language Guest Speaker Series is a joint effort between NDE World Language, NIAL (Nebraska International Language Association), and CLTA SIG K12 (Chinese Language Teacher Association Small Interest Group K12). […]
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. Plus, teachers and parents will receive a follow-up activity […]
A monthly in-house reading series with new guests each month, beginning with social time at 5:30 pm followed by the reading/music from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Guests will include writers of all genres and (frequently) musicians. Thursday, May 16, 2024 features poets Julie Paschold and Kelly Weber. Julie S. Paschold (Tansy Julie the Soaring Eagle) is […]
Too often, poets segment our genre into "traditional page poetry" and "modern spoken word poetry," believing we are one or the other. This creates a divide and only grows the disconnect between page and stage poets. Join Kelsey Bigelow, a poet living in the spectrum between both styles, as she guides us through how to […]
"The Journey West" performance in the UNK Fine Arts Building Nebraska Recital Hall will bring to life American folklore surrounding post-Civil War westward expansion. Folk songs and Civil-war ear songs will be interspersed with commentary by cowboy poet R.P. Smith. There will be a talk-back session following the performance in the UNK Choir room led […]
The Johnson County Nebraska Historical Society's "Monday Night at the Museum" brings speakers each month to share educational and informative stories about personal and community experiences. Monday, May 20 will feature Dale Gilbert speaking about his book on Ishmael Hickey.
“Running Towards the Fire – A War Correspondents Story” will make its debut statewide broadcast on Nebraska Public Media (NE-PBS) on Thursday, May 23, at 8 p.m. central. Rebroadcast times (central time) include: Sunday, May 26, 05:00 pm on NE-PBS Monday, May 27, 04:00 am on NE-PBS Tuesday, May 28, 08:00 pm on NE-PBS Wednesday, […]
Music played a pivotal role in connecting homesteaders to each other and the homes they left. By experiencing fiddle traditions, guests have a unique opportunity to connect to this important part of the homestead story. There will be fiddle competitions for juniors and seniors, a picking competition, and an acoustic band competition featuring stringed instruments. […]
The 19th Annual New Play Conference will feature top national and local theatre artists, staged readings of ten new plays, panel discussions, workshops, and performances - all free and open to the public! The New Play Conference was founded in 2006 by Metropolitan Community College, and continues, now that the GPTC is its own nonprofit, […]
“Running Towards the Fire – A War Correspondents Story” will make its debut statewide broadcast on Nebraska Public Media (NE-PBS) on Thursday, May 23, at 8 p.m. central. Rebroadcast times (central time) include: Sunday, May 26, 05:00 pm on NE-PBS Monday, May 27, 04:00 am on NE-PBS Tuesday, May 28, 08:00 pm on NE-PBS Wednesday, […]
“Running Towards the Fire – A War Correspondents Story” will make its debut statewide broadcast on Nebraska Public Media (NE-PBS) on Thursday, May 23, at 8 p.m. central. Rebroadcast times (central time) include: Sunday, May 26, 05:00 pm on NE-PBS Monday, May 27, 04:00 am on NE-PBS Tuesday, May 28, 08:00 pm on NE-PBS Wednesday, […]
The 19th Annual New Play Conference will feature top national and local theatre artists, staged readings of ten new plays, panel discussions, workshops, and performances - all free and open to the public! The New Play Conference was founded in 2006 by Metropolitan Community College, and continues, now that the GPTC is its own nonprofit, […]
The Asian Community and Cultural Center in Lincoln offers a weeklong summer camp where kids grades K-5 can learn about the different cultures represented within their community through dance, music, food, and games led by representatives of each culture.
The 19th Annual New Play Conference will feature top national and local theatre artists, staged readings of ten new plays, panel discussions, workshops, and performances - all free and open to the public! The New Play Conference was founded in 2006 by Metropolitan Community College, and continues, now that the GPTC is its own nonprofit, […]
“Running Towards the Fire – A War Correspondents Story” will make its debut statewide broadcast on Nebraska Public Media (NE-PBS) on Thursday, May 23, at 8 p.m. central. Rebroadcast times (central time) include: Sunday, May 26, 05:00 pm on NE-PBS Monday, May 27, 04:00 am on NE-PBS Tuesday, May 28, 08:00 pm on NE-PBS Wednesday, […]
The Asian Community and Cultural Center in Lincoln offers a weeklong summer camp where kids grades K-5 can learn about the different cultures represented within their community through dance, music, food, and games led by representatives of each culture.
The 19th Annual New Play Conference will feature top national and local theatre artists, staged readings of ten new plays, panel discussions, workshops, and performances - all free and open to the public! The New Play Conference was founded in 2006 by Metropolitan Community College, and continues, now that the GPTC is its own nonprofit, […]
With Table Talks, Inclusive Communities offers everyone a space to build community through dialogue. The intent of Table Talks is to bring together community members and a panel of individuals who can offer their expertise or share their lived experiences to raise awareness and deepen understanding. Omaha Table Talk (OTT) was one of the first […]
“Running Towards the Fire – A War Correspondents Story” will make its debut statewide broadcast on Nebraska Public Media (NE-PBS) on Thursday, May 23, at 8 p.m. central. Rebroadcast times (central time) include: Sunday, May 26, 05:00 pm on NE-PBS Monday, May 27, 04:00 am on NE-PBS Tuesday, May 28, 08:00 pm on NE-PBS Wednesday, […]
The Asian Community and Cultural Center in Lincoln offers a weeklong summer camp where kids grades K-5 can learn about the different cultures represented within their community through dance, music, food, and games led by representatives of each culture.
The 19th Annual New Play Conference will feature top national and local theatre artists, staged readings of ten new plays, panel discussions, workshops, and performances - all free and open to the public! The New Play Conference was founded in 2006 by Metropolitan Community College, and continues, now that the GPTC is its own nonprofit, […]
“Running Towards the Fire – A War Correspondents Story” will make its debut statewide broadcast on Nebraska Public Media (NE-PBS) on Thursday, May 23, at 8 p.m. central. Rebroadcast times (central time) include: Sunday, May 26, 05:00 pm on NE-PBS Monday, May 27, 04:00 am on NE-PBS Tuesday, May 28, 08:00 pm on NE-PBS Wednesday, […]
The Asian Community and Cultural Center in Lincoln offers a weeklong summer camp where kids grades K-5 can learn about the different cultures represented within their community through dance, music, food, and games led by representatives of each culture.
The 19th Annual New Play Conference will feature top national and local theatre artists, staged readings of ten new plays, panel discussions, workshops, and performances - all free and open to the public! The New Play Conference was founded in 2006 by Metropolitan Community College, and continues, now that the GPTC is its own nonprofit, […]
The 19th Annual New Play Conference will feature top national and local theatre artists, staged readings of ten new plays, panel discussions, workshops, and performances - all free and open to the public! The New Play Conference was founded in 2006 by Metropolitan Community College, and continues, now that the GPTC is its own nonprofit, […]