Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
Spotlight On: Olga Stepanek
July 31 – November 4, 2018
Olga Stepanek, a late-in-life artist with no formal artistic education, found inspiration in places she visited and the books she read. An experimental artist, she utilized objects deemed worthless and without any further use. In her life time, Stepanek created over 1,500 metal collages, and several fabric pieces, and 275 metal cubes. Because she wanted art to be affordable for everyone, she priced her works inexpensively, which was possible in her case since she paid nearly nothing for...
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
Optical Chronicle III
August 14, 2018 – April 21, 2019
Author Henry M. Sayre in his book A World of Art discusses the various roles of the artist in society. He identifies four roles; the third is how artists make a visual record of the people, places, and events of their time and place. These identified roles provide the viewer with a touchstone through which they can then begin to interpret the work. This exhibition is the third in a series of four exhibitions, each dedicated to one of Sayre’s four guiding principles.
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
Kent Bellows and His Collectors
August 25, 2018 – January 6, 2019
The artworks of Kent Bellows are often explorations into the human nature of those around him and of himself, thereby giving an intimate glimpse into his subject’s lives. His obsessive attention to detail and hyper realism style effortlessly invite viewers into his artistic world. Loaned form Bellows’ collectors, the works are from people he knew – and who knew him well.
Sheldon Museum of Art
12th and R Streets University of Nebraska, Lincoln,
NE
The enduring relevance of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s 1941 “Four Freedoms” address— invoking freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear—is explored in an exhibition of artworks drawn from Sheldon Museum of Art’s permanent holdings and those of private collections.
This exhibition is part of the 50 State Initiative, a nonpartisan project organized by the artist-run For Freedoms Federation to advance art as a means of inspiring civic participation throughout the US.
Admission is free.
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
Adornment
September 29, 2018 – February 3, 2019
Adornment looks at how individuals and communities clothe, embellish, or alter their appearances through creative thought and artistic practices. The exhibition explores the ongoing need to create works as varied as filigreed jewelry, beaded traditional or contemporary Native American clothing, African American headdresses, tattoos, nail art, distinctive felt hats, fashion designs, and inspired opera and ballet costumes, among others. The work of over 35 individuals is presented including Cey...
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
Nebraska Now: Larry Gawel, Photographs
October 13, 2018 – January 6, 2019
Larry Gawel uses black and white film photography and tintypes, a traditional practice from the 1860s and ‘70s, to juxtapose the flora and fauna of Nebraska and Japan. Gawel specifically looks to hunting and harvest practices in the United States and the Japanese landscape to explore individual’s response to the land and the response to the imagery by viewers.
Artist Talk and Reception: October 13 • 1:30 p.m.
2018 Nebraska Now exhibitions are sponsored by...
SLICE, opening Friday, September 14th 6-9pm, features the work of Erin Foley (Omaha, NE) and Michael Willett (Birmingham, AL) for a dual exhibition that runs through November 4th. Foley builds surfaces where abstraction and representation meet in works inspired from the experience and pleasure of tennis. Calculation and play reduce to a frame or object where control is suggested, but never certain. Willett’s work uses collage to manipulate ArtForum exhibition advertisements into abstract compositions. Through deconstruction and clever...
Nebraska History Museum
131 Centennial Mall North , Lincoln,
NE
Plainview photographer and race car driver Harold Mauck lived life in the fast lane. His amazing collection of photos documenting northeastern Nebraska's post-World war II culture of stock car racing is featured in our new exhibit on the first floor of the Nebraska History Museum. The exhibit features a selection of Mauck's best photographs showing all aspects of Nebraska stock car racing history.
In addition to the photographs, the exhibit features cars and objects on loan from the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed, as well as items...
NWU Elder Gallery Exhibit: Restraint and Limitation
Oct 23 through Dec 9
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Elder Gallery, Rogers Center for Fine Arts, 50th Street & Huntington Ave. , Lincoln,
NE
Elder Gallery Exhibit: Restraint and Limitation
October 23-December 9
Exhibit features contemporary, abstract art by women at different points in their careers.
Elder Gallery, Rogers Center for Fine Arts, 50th Street & Huntington Ave.
Free admission
Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
402.465.2273
The International Quilt Study Center & Museum
1523 N. 33rd St. , Lincoln,
NE
Aug.29-Dec.15
Wood Quilts by Laura Petrovich Cheney
IInternational Quilt Study Center & Museum at Quilt House University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus
1523 N. 33rd St.
Lincoln, NE 68583
Phone: 402-472-6549
Email: info@quiltstudy.org
Admission
Adults: $8
Seniors (65+): $6
Child (5-18): $4
Child (under 5): Free
UNL Faculty/Staff and Guest: Free
UNL Student with NCard: Free
Family (up to two adults with dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under): $16
GALLERY TALK & WORKSHOP Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-4:00...
Chadron State Hosts “Landscape, Place, and Identity: Two Visual Artists Respond to the Plains” Art Show
Oct 1 through Nov 9
Chadron State College
1000 Main Street Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center, Chadron,
NE
“Landscape, Place, and Identity: Two Visual Artists Respond to the Plains” is located in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. It is an exhibit in conjunction with the 2018 Mari Sandoz Symposium. CSC Visual Art Professors Laura Bentz and Mary Donahue share, through their art, how they respond to the landscape they call home. The art exhibit runs until Friday, Nov. 9.
The new hours of the Sandoz Center are Mon.-Thurs., 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm, Friday 10 am to 12 pm.
At a Crossroads: The Political Future of Chuck Hagel
Sep 10 through Dec 21
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
6001 Dodge St. Archives and Special Collections, first floor, Omaha,
NE
A new exhibit, At a Crossroads: The Political Future of Chuck Hagel, opens September 10, 2018 and runs through December 21, 2018, on the lower level of UNO's Criss Library.
Learn about the political future that was facing Chuck Hagel in 2007 in a new exhibit from Archives & Special Collections’ U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel Archives. Letters, photographs, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia trace Senator Hagel’s path from early in his first term and involvement in the 2000 presidential election, through the years of speculation about his...
Blue Cat Gallery & Studio
114 W. 3rd Street , Wayne,
NE
Under Two Hundred features over 25 artists from around the state, region, and country. Visitors will be treated to a visual array of paintings, drawings, mixed-media works, jewelry, sculpture, fiber art, encaustic painting, photography, printmaking, and more in this salon-style exhibit. A variety of styles, from traditional to whimsical to edgy, will be included, and is sure to please a wide range of tastes. An opening reception will be held Thursday, Nov. 1 from 5-8pm, free and open to the public.
International Quilt Study Center & Museum
1523 N 33rd St , Lincoln,
NE
Go behind the scenes of the world’s largest publicly held quilt collection at Noon. Spend an hour touring the Dillow Conservation Work Room and Collections Storage with one of our team members. Cost: $30. Please call 402-472-6549 to reserve a spot on the tour.
Film Streams: Ruth Sokolof Theater & Dundee Theater
4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132 , Omaha,
NE
Our Fall 2018 family-friendly series launches Saturday, October 6 with The Book of Life. The vibrant fantasy-adventure tells the legend of Manolo, a conflicted hero and dreamer who sets off on an epic quest through magical, mythical and wondrous worlds in order to rescue his one true love and defend his village. Featuring the voice talents of Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Diego Luna, and Ice Cube.
The series will also deliver 80s nostalgia (The Goonies), one of the most inventive films of the silent era (Sherlock Jr.), and a collection of...
Lied Center for Performing Arts
301 N 12 St , Lincoln,
NE
The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, begins its search for the Holy Grail in the Fall of 2018. This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the GRAMMY®Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen, and show-stopping musical...
Chadron State College
1000 Main Street Memorial Hall, Chadron,
NE
As part of the celebration of the centennial of Claude Debuss's death, CSC Accompanist Bobby Pace and guest artist Nicole Lemoine Johnson give a recital of works written for 4-hand piano by Debussy. Free and open to the public, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall's Auditorium.
Album Release Party and Benefit Concert supporting DIBSforKids
Nov 3
the Well @ Sozo Coffeehouse
1314 Jones St , Omaha,
NE
Come and join us for a unique multi-media benefit concert at The Well to celebrate the release of the Stars are Watching Me by composer and pianist Robert Peckyno.
His 10th album release, Peckyno's The Stars Are Watching Me runs the genre gamut from progressive electronic compositions reminiscent of Massive Attack and John Carpenter (with hints of Trans-Siberian Orchestra), through Stevie Wonder-esque pop grooves, and even orchestral soundtrack-ish tearjerkers. From folktronic to symphonic, this concept instrumental album is an emotional...
Auld Pavilion (Auld Rec Center)
1650 Memorial Dr , Lincoln,
NE
Live music. Contra dance is the melting pot of folk dance. It's like American folk dance.
All are welcome; from age 6 to 106; any experience level. No partner necessary.
A caller walks us through each dance before we dance it.
It's so much fun you won't even realize you're also getting a workout. ;-)
$8 for adults or $20 for families; $5 for students.
The first Saturday of each month, 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Free lesson at 7:15 p.m.
Auld Rec Center, 1650 Memorial Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508
Lied Center for Performing Arts
301 N 12 St , Lincoln,
NE
The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, begins its search for the Holy Grail in the Fall of 2018. This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the GRAMMY®Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen, and show-stopping musical...
Nebraska Wesleyan University
McDonald Theatre, 51st Street and Huntington Ave , Lincoln,
NE
Come see Julius Caesar performed by the NWU Theatre Department! Showing October 25-27, November 1-3, at 7:30 p.m. and October 28, November 4, at 2 p.m. in McDonald Theatre, 51st Street and Huntington Ave.
Tickets: $10 adults, $7.50 seniors and children
Purchase: www.nebrwesleyan.edu/theatre-tickets, or call 402.465.2384.
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