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Sunday, October 13, 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.
2:00pm	The Legend of Georgia McBride The Legend of Georgia McBride Date: Oct 6 Repeats: DAILY, SU EXDATE:20191007T050000Z,20191008T050000Z,20191009T050000Z,20191010T050000Z,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... GILT's production of THE BATTLE OF SHALLOWFORD GILT's production of THE BATTLE OF SHALLOWFORD Date: Oct 13 Location: GILT is Located in College Park 3180 W US Hwy 34 , Grand Island, NE A comedy by Ed Simpson, THE BATTLE OF SHALLOWFORD,features some small town folk caught up in believing Orson Welles' historical "War of The World's" raido broadcast is real & martians are invading. Oct. 11, 12, 13 & 18th - Fri & Sat shows 7:30 pm/Oct. 13 & 20 - Sun. shows 2:00 pm admission $15 per person (children 12 & under $10)
2:30pm	23rd Annual Schoolhouse Fiddling Bee 23rd Annual Schoolhouse Fiddling Bee Date: Oct 13 Location: The Old Avoca Schoolhouse 504 Garfield St. , Avoca, NE Greenblatt & Seay proudly announce the 23rd ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE which will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2019 starting at 2:30 PM, downstairs in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. In the Open Division, fiddlers will play a hoedown, a waltz, and a tune of choice. For adventurous fiddlers there will also be a Twin Fiddler's Contest (two fiddlers playing melody and harmony) and a Fee-Fi-Faux Fiddler's Contest (fiddle tunes played on any acoustic musical instrument other than a fiddle). No electrical instruments. Acoustic...
3:00pm	Kevin Hanrahan, Voice with Guest Artist Ellen Rissinger Performance Kevin Hanrahan, Voice with Guest Artist Ellen Rissinger Performance Date: Oct 13 Location: Kimball Recital Hall 1113 R Street , Lincoln, NE Some of the richest art songs come from the early 20th century. Many of these composers’ songs are well known, like Fauré, Debussy, and Richard Strauss, but others like Lili Boulanger, Othmar Schoeck, Peter Warlock, and Castelnuovo-Tedesco are not as well known to American audiences. This recital, “On Love and Lost Contentment”, will showcase their art songs as well as others. It will feature vocal coach and accompanist Ellen Rissinger who has worked as a vocal coach for 10 years in Germany for such companies as Deutsche Oper am...
7:30pm	Macbeth presented by Flatwater Shakespeare Company Macbeth presented by Flatwater Shakespeare Company Date: Oct 13 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. GILT's production of THE BATTLE OF SHALLOWFORD GILT's production of THE BATTLE OF SHALLOWFORD Date: Oct 11 Repeats: DAILY, SU EXDATE:20191014T050000Z,20191015T050000Z,20191016T050000Z,20191017T050000Z times Location: GILT is Located in College Park 3180 W US Hwy 34 , Grand Island, NE A comedy by Ed Simpson, THE BATTLE OF SHALLOWFORD,features some small town folk caught up in believing Orson Welles' historical "War of The World's" raido broadcast is real & martians are invading. Oct. 11, 12, 13 & 18th - Fri & Sat shows 7:30 pm/Oct. 13 & 20 - Sun. shows 2:00 pm admission $15 per person (children 12 & under $10)
9:30pm	Sean K. Preston & The Loaded Pistols at The Otherside Sean K. Preston & The Loaded Pistols at The Otherside Date: Oct 13 Location: The Otherside 15 E 24th St, Kearney, NE 68847 , Kearney, MD Rusty Knuckles recording artist, Sean K. Preston, will be bringing his road seasoned band, "Sean K. Preston & The Loaded Pistols" to Kearney NE for a night of sharing stories told in the tongue of Americana, Punk Blues, Mountain Gospel and Rock'n'Roll. Sean's touring has gained momentum in the last two years, with both national and European tours. The new album "Forgive" by the band was released in November of 2018. The music of Sean K. Preston draws heavily on the influences of the classic heartbroken sounds of Country & Western music...

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