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Wednesday, October 16, 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.
11am	Benefit Art Auction Exhibition Benefit Art Auction Exhibition Date: Oct 12 Repeats: DAILY, SU EXDATE:20191013T050000Z,20191014T050000Z,20191015T050000Z,20191020T050000Z,20191021T050000Z,20191022T050000Z times Location: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 724 , Omaha, NE The Benefit Art Auction Exhibition will be on view, October 12–25, during public hours, Wednesday–Saturday, 11 AM–5 PM and until 9 PM on Thursdays. Free admission. The Benefit Art Auction unites local and national artists with the organization's community of art patrons to support participating artists and raise critical resources for Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts. All artwork is available for purchase prior to the Benefit Art Auction at "Buy it Now" prices.
1pm	Dating and Domestic Violence Dating and Domestic Violence Date: Oct 16 Location: Chadron State College Student Center Ballroom 1000 Main Street , Chadron, NE Chadron State College will be hosting a Dating and Domestic Violence event on October 16th from 1-4 pm. Keynote Speaker Kathy O'Neal will talk about what Dating and Domestic Violence is and what you can do about it from 1-2 pm. From 2-4 pm there will be a discussion panel and more from survivors. This event is free and open to the public. Dating and Domestic Violence: What Is It and What Can I Do About It? Dating and Domestic Violence: What Is It and What Can I Do About It? Date: Oct 16 Location: Chadron State College, Student Center Ballroom 1000 Main Street , Chadron, NE Chadron State College will be presenting a Dating and Domestic Violence seminar on October 16, 1-4 pm in the CSC Student Ballroom. The event will first begin with Keynote Speaker, Kathy O'Neil who will speak from 1-2 p.m. and then a Domestic and Dating Violence Panel will talk from 2-3 p.m. The conference will end with Keynote Speaker Ron Blake who will share his experiences from 3-4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
5pm	Drop In Journal Club with Catherine Griesen Drop In Journal Club with Catherine Griesen Date: Oct 16 Location: Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street Suite 100 , Lincoln, NE Catherine Griesen is a local book artist! She makes beautiful handmade journals that many of you have seen in the shop. Our first Journal Club was such as success, we've made it a regular event. Join us every third Wednesday, 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Catherine will be here showcasing her talents for personalizing and creating a memorable piece of art that is your story and your journal. Journals available for purchase or bring your own!

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