The Pershing Mural Curriculum Committee has created an academic curriculum in the areas of art, art history, language arts, history, and historic preservation using the Pershing Mural mosaic as a focus. The lesson plans and accompanying teaching materials contain Nebraska Standards, Learning Objectives, Direct Learning, Guided and Independent Practice, and Evaluation Standards that are written […]
Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiché through Illustration is an exhibit that features a series of illustrations by artist Jaime Arredondo, with the hope of restoring the former glory of the Popol Vuh and its authors to its deserved place in human history. The artist’s hope is that this will lead to a […]
R.H. “Doc” Cook, a photographer who enlisted during World War I, served with the 88th Division, 313th Engineers and captured the company’s experiences with his camera. A century later, local resident Mollie Anderson purchased a case that had belonged to Cook. The case contained his original photographic negatives. After researching Cook’s life and displaying some […]
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 an event link. Registration links for each poet’s event and additional details about each poet are available on the Nebraska Poetry Society’s website. February 6, […]
On Friday, December 6 Kiewit Luminarium is honored to welcome Robin Wall Kimmerer – author and world-renowned botanist – as our inaugural Holland Talks speaker. Wall Kimmerer’s work explores Indigenous and scientific practices of sustainability, […]
During the Richardson County Historical Society Museum's Christmas tea event, Rayma Volkmer of Indian Creek Historical Fashions from Wymore will give a presentation on the evolution of women's clothing while demonstrating the involved process of dressing a properly clothed lady. Admission is $10 per person. Seating is limited, so registration is required. See the Richardson […]
Immigrant and refugee youth in Lincoln have stories to share! Young people involved with the Asian Community and Cultural Center will present evening of cultural exchange and storytelling through art, digital media, and cultural performances.
The Nebraska Poetry Society is offering monthly Saturday morning online poetry workshops. Registration is required, and registration information may be found on the Nebraska Poetry Society webpage. Free with annual membership; nominal fee for non-members. Students, minors and others for whom the registration fee is prohibitive may request a free membership. December 14, Julia Guez "Mapping […]
The “OurStory: Creating Aging-Ready Housing” exhibition by the University of Nebraska College of Architecture’s FACT Studio, takes aim at the housing crisis and aging population with a new concept for infill housing and accessory dwellings in the Omaha metro and beyond. The exhibition focuses on a new housing product, also called OurStory, that was designed […]
The “OurStory: Creating Aging-Ready Housing” exhibition by the University of Nebraska College of Architecture’s FACT Studio, takes aim at the housing crisis and aging population with a new concept for infill housing and accessory dwellings in the Omaha metro and beyond. The exhibition focuses on a new housing product, also called OurStory, that was designed […]
As part of its Voices AMPLIFIED! series, Omaha Performing Arts is partnering with No More Empty Pots for a virtual cook-along program with a side dish of cultural conversation. Learn […]
Architect Jeffrey L. Day, FAIA, will give a gallery talk during BFF Omaha’s First Friday art walk on the OurStory exhibition. The “OurStory: Creating Aging-Ready Housing” exhibition by the University of Nebraska College of Architecture’s FACT Studio, takes aim at the housing crisis and aging population with a new concept for infill housing and accessory […]
