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Sunday, August 25, 2019

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Ongoing	Start Your Engines Exhibit Start Your Engines Exhibit Date: Aug 25 through Aug 31 Location: 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... Sculpture Garden Series: Les Bruning Sculpture Garden Series: Les Bruning Date: May 17 through Oct 6 Location: Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Ave. , Kearney, NE Sculpture Garden Series: Les Bruning May 17 – October 6, 2019 The 2019 featured artist for MONA’s Sculpture Garden Series is Les Bruning, a nationally recognized sculptor who works in metal casting and welding. The focus for this exhibition is his large, totemic works, some that emit sound as well as light. Based in Omaha, Bruning’s career spans over 40 years. Optical Chronicle IV Optical Chronicle IV Date: Aug 20 through Apr 19 Location: Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Ave. , Kearney, NE Optical Chronicle IV August 20, 2019 – April 19, 2020 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 fourth is how artists make functional objects and structure more pleasurable and elevate them or imbue them with meaning. These identified roles provide viewers with a touchstone through which they can then begin to interpret the work. This exhibition is the fourth and last in a series of exhibitions, each dedicated to one of Sayre’s four guiding... The Lundeens: A Divine Collaboration The Lundeens: A Divine Collaboration Date: Aug 9 through Jan 5 Location: Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Ave. , Kearney, NE The Lundeens: A Divine Collaboration August 9, 2019 – January 5, 2020 In 2015, the Lundeen studio was commissioned to create several sculptures for Cloisters on the Platte, a religious and silent retreat center conceived by philanthropist Joe Ricketts and located on the Nebraska prairie. The bronze figures consist of some of the most complex representations of the Stations of the Cross in the world today. The exhibition showcases the process to create these monumental works ranging from drawings and sketches to maquettes (smaller scale... Spotlight On: Leonard Thiessen Spotlight On: Leonard Thiessen Date: Jul 26 through Oct 27 Location: Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Ave. , Kearey, NE Spotlight On: Leonard Thiessen July 26 – October 27, 2019 Leonard Thiessen, most remembered as an art critic for the Omaha World-Herald and the first director of the Nebraska Arts Council, left a lasting impact on Nebraska’s art scene. Spotlight On: Leonard Thiessen showcases many of his seldom-seen works in MONA’s collection. From paintings to prints, drawings to experimental artistic musings, the Museum of Nebraska Art has over 100 pieces by the artist in addition to an extensive archive of his papers and ephemera. Nebraska Now: Jen Bockelman, Fiber Art Nebraska Now: Jen Bockelman, Fiber Art Date: Jul 13 through Oct 6 Location: Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Ave. , Kearney, NE Nebraska Now: Jen Bockelman, Fiber Art July 13 – October 6, 2019 Using traditional embroidery techniques, Jennifer Bockelman “addresses themes of power and cultural identity as filtered through language.” Her work questions contemporary norms of what communities find important and how they’ve been conditioned to respond to the world and each other. Bockelman is an Adjunct Professor in the Art Departments at Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Artist Talk and Reception: Saturday, August... Dwayne Wilcox: Contemporary Lakota Ledger Art Dwayne Wilcox: Contemporary Lakota Ledger Art Date: Jun 11 through Sep 15 Location: Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Ave. , Kearney, NE Dwayne Wilcox: Contemporary Lakota Ledger Art June 11 – September 15, 2019 Renowned artist, Dwayne Wilcox, uses ledger paper to examine contemporary culture through a 19th century practice. Begun in the 19th century by Plains Indians in forced confinement during the Reservation Era, ledger artworks include paintings and drawings of Native American figures rendered on 19th century ledger paper. Wilcox, an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota, is a self-taught artist who has been creating work since 1984. Compelled To Tell: Drawing Compelled To Tell: Drawing Date: May 28 through Sep 22 Location: Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Ave. , Kearney, NE Compelled To Tell: Drawing May 28 – September 22, 2019 In today’s technologically advanced world, sketching is still the best way to bring an idea to life. Artists draw what their minds see, whether it’s solving a design problem or communicating how they perceive the world around them. The process of drawing allows an artist to develop an idea, freely with no fear, since there are no rules. A sketch may take one minute to complete, while a drawing is usually a more complex approach. Drawing is the most helpful and fundamental approach... Voices Of Conscience Exhibit Voices Of Conscience Exhibit Date: Jul 13 through Sep 14 Location: Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park and Museum 720 Road B , Henderson, NE, NE "Voices of Conscience - Peace Witness in the Great War" tells the story of peace minded people's opposition to U.S. entry into World War I. It is a traveling exhibit produced by Kauffman Museum, affiliate of Bethel College in N. Newton, KS, a Mennonite affiliated college. The exhibit immerses visitors in the historical experience of witnessing for peace during the war. It will be on display at the Mennonite Heritage Museum and Park located 1 mile south of I-80 at exit 342 Henderson, Nebraska (720 Road B). Exhibit dates are July 13 -... Signs of Rural Life Juried Exhibit Signs of Rural Life Juried Exhibit Date: Jul 10 through Aug 31 Location: Blue Cat Gallery & Studio 114 W. 3rd St. , Wayne, NE Blue Cat Gallery & Studio will celebrate its second year of operation with the juried exhibit, “Signs of Rural Life,” opening July 12 and continuing until August 31, 2019. The exhibit will feature artwork in a variety of mediums exploring rural themes created by artists from Nebraska, Kansas, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Iowa. An opening reception will be held Friday, July 12 from 5-7pm during Henoween of the Wayne Chicken Show. An award of Best of Show will be announced at the reception. All are welcome to this free and... Melodramas at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Melodramas at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Date: Jul 5 through Oct 21 Location: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W. Park Hwy , Ashland, NE Get your popcorn ready for this hilarious family-favorite! Eugene T. Mahoney State Park in conjunction with Popcorn Productions will be serving its 27th year entertaining Omaha family crowds. Audiences are encouraged to “boo” and throw popcorn at the Villain, “cheer” on the Hero, and “aww” for the Heroine. They feature three rotating melodramas during the summer months (May-August) and a Harry Potter-themed production August- October. Tickets are $7 adults, $5 children. For a full schedule visit:... Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War Date: Jul 16 through Sep 13 Location: Henderson Mennonite Heritage Museum and Park 720 Road B 1 1/2 miles south of I-80 exit #342, Henderson, NE This traveling exhibit lifts up the stories of religious conscientious objectors—Amish, Quakers, Hutterites, and Mennonites, as well as secular pacifists. It remembers the witness of peace-minded people against the First World War and immerses visitors in the historical experience of witnessing for peace during the war. Showing the prophetic insights and the personal courage of WWI peace protestors suggests parallels to the culture of war and violence we encounter today. The exhibit, developed by Kauffman Museum in North Newton KS, premiered... A Demonstration in Democracy: The Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam Exhibit A Demonstration in Democracy: The Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam Exhibit Date: Aug 2 through Nov 1 Location: UNO Criss Library 6001 Dodge St. First Floor, Omaha, NE Photographs of the October 15, 1969 Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam demonstration in Omaha taken by Dr. Sam Walker are on display in UNO Libraries’ Archives & Special Collections through November 1, 2019. The exhibit features reproductions of over 20 of the photographs shot by Walker when he was a UNO graduate student in the history department. The first national Moratorium Day demonstration against the war in Vietnam was held on October 15, 1969, with protests in cities and towns across the country, including Omaha. The photographs of...
1pm	Summerfest at the LUX Summerfest at the LUX Date: Aug 25 Location: Lux Center for the Arts 2601 N 48th St , Lincoln, NE Join us on Sunday, August 25th from 1-4pm for Summerfest, our biggest community event of the year! Enjoy a day of fun free activities for the whole family. Art Activities: Balloon Sculptures Paper Marbling Spin Art Wire Jewelry Air Dry Clay Tasty Fare: Grilled Burgers + Hot Dogs Shaved Ice (food must be purchased) More Fun: Face Painting Henna Tattoos Pottery Wheel Demo Partners: Penguin Pit Stop Lincoln Libraries Bookmobile Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Ayars + Ayars Summerfest is a FREE event and open to the public!...
2pm	Nebraska Wesleyan Theatre presents Musical: Footloose Nebraska Wesleyan Theatre presents Musical: Footloose Date: Aug 18 Repeats: WEEKLY, 20190826T045959Z times Location: McDonald Theatre 51st Street & Huntington Ave. , Lincoln, NE This year's season starts with a production of Footloose, the '80s smash hit movie of teenage rebellion. But that's just the beginning. Mark your calendars for more incredible performances. There’s never been dancing in the town of Bomont. Nor has there been a kid like Ren McCormack. Something’s got to give. New York artist Alan Bennett returns to NWU (“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “South Pacific”) to choreograph this movie-turned-musical. Performance dates Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 7:30pm Friday, August 16, 2019 - 7:30pm... Lincoln Lutheran Choir Fall Season Retreat Lincoln Lutheran Choir Fall Season Retreat Date: Aug 25 Location: Messiah Lutheran Church 1800 S. 84th St , Lincoln, NE The Lincoln Lutheran Choir will kick off the fall season of rehearsals and concerts with a retreat at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1800 S. 84th, Lincoln on August 25th, 2-5 p.m. All interested singers are welcome and encouraged to contact choir leadership at lincolnlutheranchoir@gmail.com to express their interest. Ms. Julia Marble continues as our artistic director and conductor and has chosen the theme for this season to be: "Hope, Love, Joy and Peace", an Advent Choral Meditation.
5pm	Film Streams' FEATURE 8 with Paul Giamatti & Alexander Payne Film Streams' FEATURE 8 with Paul Giamatti & Alexander Payne Date: Aug 25 Location: Film Streams: Ruth Sokolof Theater 1340 Mike Fahey Street , Omaha, NE Paul Giamatti in conversation with Alexander Payne On Sunday, August 25, 2019, Film Streams welcomes acclaimed actor Paul Giamatti for Feature VIII, the latest fundraising gala in support of our nonprofit’s mission and programs. Joining him in conversation at the Holland Performing Arts Center will be Film Streams Board Member Alexander Payne, reuniting the pair on the 15th anniversary of Sideways, their Oscar-winning collaboration. Honorary Chairs: Gerry & Bruce Lauritzen and Emily & Clark Lauritzen Sunday, August 25, 2019 Holland...
7pm	August Script Club August Script Club Date: Aug 25 Location: Lofte Community Theatre 15841 Manley Rd , Manley, NE Come see a staged reading for a musical dramedy. Free Admission!

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