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 […]
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 for 2024-25 is “Hold On.” This theme will explore concepts of holding on and letting go. The Salon Reading Series is free and open to […]
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, […]
Speaker: David Marsh Sponsored by the Faith Westwood United Methodist Church
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 for 2024-25 is “Hold On.” This theme will explore concepts of holding on and letting go. The Salon Reading Series is free and open to […]
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, ecological restoration, and plant ecology. An enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Wall Kimmerer is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and […]
Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. at Pius X High School conference room, 6000 A Street (west entrance 11)* Facilitator: Tom Seib More information here. August 31 September 14 September 28 *this event only, location Larksong Writers Place 1600 North Cotner in Lincoln October 12 October 26 November 9 November 16 December 7
Speaker: Jolene McLaughlin Sponsored by the Ebenezer United Methodist Church
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Lexington Grand Generation Center
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 […]
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 to cook creamy southern sweet potato grits with red beans and spinach/kale while Chef Meya Hill and Annette Crowder explore how soul food connects to Black […]
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 […]
