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.
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...
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
A River Runs Through It
February 26 – July 21, 2019
In Paul A. Johnsgard’s book, Crane Music: A Natural History of American Cranes, the author writes, “There is a river in the heart of North America that annually gathers together the watery largess of melting Rocky Mountain snowfields and glaciers and spills wildly down the eastern slopes of Colorado and Wyoming. Reaching the plains, it quickly loses its momentum and begins to spread out and flow slowly across Nebraska from west to east. As it does so, it cuts a sinuous tracery through...
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
Compelled To Tell: Form
January 29 – May 19, 2019
During the making process, multiple visual possibilities are resonating in the mind of an artist. Simultaneously, instinct and conscious thought compel the artist. Ideally, the artwork soon has an independent energy. Visually, the term form can be applied to an entire artwork, identifying the work as either a painting or a sculpture for example. Within an artwork, form refers to actual shapes and spaces in a sculpture or the illusion of three-dimensional shapes in a painting. How an artist...
Museum of Nebraska Art
24001 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
Reece Crawford: Visions of a Community
January 22 – April 7, 2019
From the late 1980s to the mid ‘90s, self-taught artist Reece Crawford awoke to “visions” of the people in her North Omaha community and felt compelled to make small sculptures of them. Created over the span of a few short years, the resulting vibrant, colorful, animated works are an ode to the artist’s “hood,” as she called it. Crawford found inspiration from African and American history as well as her imagination. This exhibition brings together 18 of her works...
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
MONA Archives
January 29 – March 31, 2019
This exhibition features items from MONA’s archival and ephemera collection. While not often on view, these objects, letters of correspondence, and photographs give a broadened view of artists in the collection.
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Avenue , Kearney,
NE
Nebraska Now: Michael James, Quilts & Photographs
January 12 – April 7, 2019
In his most recent body of work, Michael James focuses on the immersive colors, textures, and feel of India, looking to its “vernacular architecture” and the intricacies of the buildings, alleys, and courtyards. A leader in the art quilt movement of the 1970s, James is the Chair and Ardis James Professor of Textiles in Merchandising and Fashion Design at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Red Cloud Opera House
413 North Webster Street , Red Cloud,
NE
Photography exhibit featuring the work of Red Cloud-area artists Liz Rasser and Linda Brinda. Artists' reception Friday, Feb. 8 from 5-7 p.m. Free of charge and open to the public.
Film Streams: Ruth Sokolof Theater
1340 Mike Fahey Street , Omaha,
NE
Film for the family and friends! Admission for kids 12 and under just $2.50! Showtimes include Saturday, Sundays, and Thursday matinees. These films will be hosted at both Ruth Sokolof Theater and Dundee theater.
Cotner Center Condominium
1540 N Cotner Blvd , Lincoln,
NE
“Women Who Changed the World”
Featuring Pippa White
From health care to child labor to education to scientific discoveries, the contributions of women have been numerous, invaluable, and overlooked! With no staging and the simplest props – some hats, a scarf and a sweater – Pippa brings these amazing women from American history to life. Her powerful storytelling and amazing acting skills will leave you wanting more.
$10 Dinner & Show fee (Dinner at 5:30 p.m.)
$5 Show-only fee (Show 6:30-&:30 p.m.)
Call 402-441-7158 for...
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
MONA Showcase
MONA Showcase is a six-program evening series featuring talented visual, performing, and literary artists held once a month in October, November, December, February, and March. Each program is 7:00-8:00 p.m., followed by conversation, art viewing, and light refreshments. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, March 14, 2019 – UNK Thornton String Quartet
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged
Mar 14
The Mill at Innovation Campus
2021 Transformation Drive, #1350 , Lincoln,
NE
Flatwater Shakespeare Company presents an irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays. Join the madcap antics of 3 actors as they weave their wicked way through Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride.
Lied Center for Performing Arts
301 N 12 ST , Lincoln,
NE
Under the direction of trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis and anchored by Dirty Dozen Brass Band founder Roger Lewis on baritone sax, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra sings and swings with confidence and soul . . . all night long! Direct from New Orleans, the band performs blues and standards that keep the old-school jazz traditions alive.
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