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Thursday, October 10, 2019

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Ongoing	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. 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:... 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... Danish Children Growing Up American Exhibit Danish Children Growing Up American Exhibit Date: Sep 24 through Nov 1 Location: UNO Criss Library 6001 Dodge St. First Floor, Omaha, NE UNO Libraries and the Danish American Archive and Library, located in Blair, Nebraska, announce the opening of a photography exhibit on the first floor of the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library. The exhibit, “Danish Children Growing Up American,” features dozens of photographs from the Danish American Archive and Library (DAAL) along with artifacts from the Washington County Historical Museum’s collection. The exhibit runs from September 24 through November 1, 2019. The exhibit allows visitors to walk into the world of Danish... Natural World Natural World Date: Sep 5 through Oct 26 Location: Blue Cat Gallery & Studio 114 W. 3rd St. , Wayne, NE Natural World is an exhibit featuring textile artworks by area members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc., a group of thirteen artists who have interpreted the theme with their own vision of, and connection to, this amazing natural world whether abstract, graphic or representational. Issues of the environment concerning conservation, sustainability, preservation and threatened habitats are also addressed. An opening reception will be held Friday, September 6 from 5-7pm. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. Fall... Faculty Exhibit Faculty Exhibit Date: Oct 4 through Nov 14 Location: Nordstrand Visual Arts Gallery 1111 Main Street Conn Library, Wayne, NE October 4 - November 14 in the Nordstrand Visual Arts Gallery, Conn Library October 4 - Opening Reception: 3:30 pm Light Prints: Cyanotypes by Erin Cross, Matel Rokke, Toan Vuong Light Prints: Cyanotypes by Erin Cross, Matel Rokke, Toan Vuong Date: Oct 4 through Nov 9 Location: Constellation Studios 2055 O Street , Lincoln, Nebraska, NE October 4 – November 9, 2019 First Friday Reception October 4, 6-8pm Closing Gallery Event Tuesday November 5, 7-8pm Light Prints explores the natural intersection of prints and photography as a means to record “outside” information onto paper. Light-sensitive coatings onto paper are exposed with objects or transparencies blocking ultraviolet light leaving a silhouette image that seems to “capture” the moment and the ghost of the object. These artists have used this historic process to record collected objects, the shift of... Crescent Moon Pottery By Wes Galusha Crescent Moon Pottery By Wes Galusha Date: Oct 7 through Nov 17 Location: Chadron State College, Memorial Hall Main Gallery 1000 Main Street , Chadron, NE A Ceramics Show by Wes Galusha will be available to the public at Chadron State College's Memorial. Galusha grew up in Omaha Nebraska and studied ceramics at Northwest Missouri State University. He has worked in education for over 30 years and is now a private entrepreneur potter. This event is free and open to the public.
10am	NWU Elder Gallery Exhibit: “Low Form Frequency” NWU Elder Gallery Exhibit: “Low Form Frequency” Date: Aug 27 Repeats: WEEKLY, 20191012T045959Z times Location: Rogers Center for Fine Arts, Elder Gallery 50th Street & Huntington Ave. , Lincoln, NE NWU artists Josh Johnson and Allison Wade explore the possibilities of contemporary sculpture with a range of materials including wood, fibers, metal and clay. The exhibit will be featured from August 27th through October 11. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Free admission
4pm	Night at the Archives Night at the Archives Date: Oct 10 Location: History Nebraska 1500 R Street , Lincoln, NE Most of our collections sit outside of public view in special storage spaces. On October 10, we're throwing open the doors for a series of archives tours. Go behind the scenes with tours of the archives and reference room. Tables set up throughout the buildings will highlight rarely seen items like early maps of Nebraska, historic mugshots from the Omaha Police Court, and original glass plate negatives from the legendary Solomon Butcher Collection. There will also be demonstrations of the process for digitizing audiovisual materials. The...
6pm	Pure Inspiration - An Evening of Culinary and Artistic Expression Pure Inspiration - An Evening of Culinary and Artistic Expression Date: Oct 10 Location: Lied Learning and Technology Center 425 N. 30th Street , Omaha, NE Inspire your senses and experience an evening of culinary and artistic expressions! Enjoy beautiful art, live music, fine cuisine, exquisite wine tasting and silent auction, all benefiting the Center for Childhood Deafness, Language and Learning. View a special art exhibit created by the students who attend the preschool program at Boys Town National Research Hospital. Author Event - Kristin Gilger Author Event - Kristin Gilger Date: Oct 10 Location: Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street Suite 100 , Lincoln, NE Meet Kristin Gilger, co - author of There's No Crying in Newsrooms. Kristin Grady Gilger is Senior Associate Dean and Reynolds Professor in Business Journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. She spent the first twenty years of her career as a reporter and editor at newspapers that include The Arizona Republic; the Statesman Journal in Salem, Oregon; and The Times-Picayune in New Orleans, Louisiana. At Cronkite, she directs the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for...
7pm	Midland University Performing Arts Presents: “Radium Girls” Midland University Performing Arts Presents: “Radium Girls” Date: Oct 10 Repeats: DAILY, SU times Location: Kimmel Theater 900 N Clarkson St , Fremont, NE Kimmel Theater @ Midland University Tickets: $10 Adults/ $8 Seniors Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a luminous watch dial painter, as she fights for her day in court.
7pm	The Legend of Georgia McBride The Legend of Georgia McBride Date: Oct 8 Repeats: DAILY, SU EXDATE:20191011T050000Z times Location: Lied Center's Johnny Carson Theater 11th & Q streets west entrance, Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln, NE by Matthew Lopez A music-filled comedy with a huge heart He's young, he's broke, his landlord's knocking at the door, and he's just found out his wife is going to have a baby! To make matters even more desperate, Casey is fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a small, run-down bar. When the bar owner brings in a drag show to replace his act, Casey finds that he has a whole lot to learn about show business—and himself. Find out what happens when the 'The King' becomes a queen! Individual tickets: $39, $19.50 student/OLLI... Macbeth presented by Flatwater Shakespeare Company Macbeth presented by Flatwater Shakespeare Company Date: Oct 10 Location: The Swan Theatre at the stables at Wyuka 3600 "O" Street , Lincoln, NE Tickets: Adults: $20; Seniors (65+): 18; Students: $15 Shakespeare's tragedy of conscience, betrayal, and politics is boldly re-imagined in this production, directed by Flatwater Shakespeare founder Bob Hall and starring Matt Lukasiewicz (last seen as Hamlet in 2015) as Macbeth and Summer Lukasiewicz as Lady Macbeth. UNL Symphonic Band Performance: Cornerstones UNL Symphonic Band Performance: Cornerstones Date: Oct 10 Location: Kimball Recital Hall 1113 R Street , Lincoln, NE Join the Symphonic Band conducted by Tony Falcone for the opening concert of their 2019-2020 Season with a program titled, Cornerstones. Four seminal works for wind band will be featured: Emblems, by Aaron Copland; Gustav Holst’s Second Suite in F; Fanfare and Allegro by Clifton Williams; and Gordon Jacob’s William Byrd Suite. The Symphonic Band has the distinction of being the band program’s top symphonic ensemble. Its select mission is to provide instrumentalists with an opportunity to demonstrate and develop the techniques and...

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