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...
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
Winterscapes
November 13, 2018 – January 20, 2019
In celebration of the season, the exhibition Winterscapes showcases selected recent acquisitions along with longstanding collection works. Winter has its unique beauty – which has always inspired artists from photographers to painters. When it’s cold outside, experiencing winter scenes in the warmth of a MONA gallery is an opportunity to effortlessly appreciate the splendor of this time of year in Nebraska.
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...
GILT is located inside of College Park
3180 W US Hwy 34 , Grand Island,
NE
A Holiday Comedy by Norm Foster set a week before Christmas...a young, reclusive widower/egg farmer/artist, Ethan Claymore, meets a woman who could turn his life around. Things are shaken up when he receives a visit from his estranged, recently deceased older brother. A heartwarming story of a man who finds a meaning to life and love, just in time for the holiday season. Admission: $15 (kids 12 & under $10) Dec. 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th All shows start at 7:30 except for Sunday's show that starts at 2:00 p.m.
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.
The Sounds of the Season will showcase the talent of local choral groups that include talented youth to professional performers. The Gene Leahy Mall and the Old Market will be filled with delightful holiday music during the five-week program (every Saturday).
William Wolfram and Richard Wiegmann: Between Surface and Time
Nov 4 through Dec 12
Concordia University – Marxhausen Gallery of Art
800 North Columbia , Seward,
NE
O c t o b e r 28 – De c e m b e r 1 2
Organized in conjunction with the 125th Anniversary of Concordia University Nebraska, Between Surface and Time celebrates the art and ministry of Emeriti Professors William Wolfram and Richard Wiegmann. A selection of Wolfram’s digital drawing, painting and liturgical art is paired with forty print editions created by Wiegmann during his service at Concordia. In presenting these two artists, the exhibition highlights Concordia's deep visual art tradition that has shaped more than a half century of art...
Deck the Holidays: Guild Holiday Luncheon featuring Bill Quade
Dec 6
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft Street , Omaha,
NE
Save the date to celebrate the holiday season with the Lauritzen Gardens Guild and Bill Quade, Landscape Manager at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. A marvel of elegance and charm, learn about the estate's gardens and grounds and find out how the historic property comes to life with fresh evergreens, holiday décor, magnificent Christmas trees and colorful holiday blooms.
For more information, visit lauritzengardens.org or call Tim at (402) 346-4002, ext. 267.
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...
Auditorium, Nebraska Union, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1400 R St., Lincoln,
NE
“Dawnland,” the untold story of Indigenous child removal in the United States, will be screened at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6 in the Auditorium of the Nebraska Union at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1400 R St.
The free event is presented by NET, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR Stations, in partnership with UNL. A popcorn bar will be available during the film, and a panel discussion will follow.
A Dickens Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts
Dec 6 through Dec 9
The Olde Glory Theatre
348 Jackson Avenue , Seward,
NE
A stuffy old traveling troupe embarks on their fifteenth annual farewell tour of the Dickens's tale. Mayhem ensues as the troupe scrambles to keep the show going and everything that could possibly go wrong does, to hilarious results! See website for showtimes and ticket information or call 402-304-5392.
A Dickens' Christmas Carol: a traveling travesty in two tumultuous acts
Dec 6 through Dec 9
Olde Glory Theatre
348 Jackson Ave , Seward,
NE
From the bonny shores of England comes the Styckes-Upon-Thump Repertory Theatre Company, a stuffy old traveling troupe embarking on their fifteenth annual farewell tour of the Dickens' tale. Sweet Cynthia Imbry, the general understudy, suddenly finds herself thrust onstage to perform a role she's ill-prepared for! Bettina, the company diva, pretends to be ill, certain the production will be cancelled. However, much to her shock and rage, the show does go on without her! Roles are shuffled at the last minute and poor Cynthia finds herself...
Tassel Performing Arts Center
1324 Tilden Street , Holdrege,
NE
The premier American doo-wop revival group in the nation, and 7-year opening act for Jay Leno's live standup comedy show, the Alley Cats serve up a perfect blend of 50's and 60's hits and hilarious comedy, including Christmas carols remade in their own matchless doo-wop style.
McDonald Theatre
51st Street and Huntington Ave , Lincoln,
NE
NWU is among the first universities granted the rights to produce this Broadway smash.
Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 6-8, 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 2 p.m.
McDonald Theatre, 51st Street and Huntington Ave.
Tickets: $17.50 adults, $12 seniors and students
Purchase: www.nebrwesleyan.edu/theatre-tickets, or call 402.465.2384.
Sophie wants nothing more than to have her father walk her down the aisle for her traditional Greek wedding. But which one is he?
Blue Barn Theatre
1106 South 10th Street , Omaha,
NE
An Act of God
The supreme being Himself finally returns, and just in time for the holidays! In this hilariously holy limited engagement, God descends upon the Bluebarn stage along with his angels, Michael and Gabriel. He’ll answer the eternal questions. He’ll set the divine record straight. He’s got ten new commandments, and He’s got jokes.
$35 for adults/$30 for Seniors/$28 for Military & Educators.
Additional performances are on Sunday, November 25th (6:00 pm), Sunday, December 2nd (6:00 pm), Sunday, December 16th at 2:00...
Symphonic Band Performance: Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Dec 6
Kimball Recital Hall
1113 R Street , Lincoln,
NE
Join the Symphonic Band for its program Eat, Drink and Be Merry on Thursday, December 6. Professor of Trombone Dr. Scott Anderson joins the ensemble as soloist for Johann de Meij’s T-Bone Concerto. Works by Warren Benson, Zachary Friedland, Serge Prokofiev, Julie Giroux and John Mackey will also be featured. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Prof. Tony Falcone with a guest appearance by Graduate Assistant Conductor Christopher Brandt.
The Symphonic Band has the distinction of being the band program’s top symphonic ensemble. Its select...
Kearney Community Theatre Presents "Nuncrackers," The Nunsense Christmas Musical
Dec 6
WEEKLY, 20181217T055959Z times
Kearney Community Theatre
83 Plaza Blvd , Kearney,
NE
Picture a unique Christmas Special – filmed in the Cable Access TV Studio – otherwise known as the Mount Saint Helens Convent Basement. Rousing Christmas carols, dueling Sugar Plum Fairies, Secret Santa drawings, stolen gifts, and injured nuns. A little too much rum in the cake and just in time for Christmas, the “Catholic Home Shopping Network” is born. Along with Jesus. What more could you ask for at Christmastime? By Dan Goggin. Suitable for older youth and adults.
Thursday Dec. 6-8 at 7:30, Sunday December 9th at 2:00, Thursday,...
Are any interesting ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS happening in your area? Promote them here on our Events Calendar and get the attention your events deserve. It's free and easy! Just click the "Submit" link below.
