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...
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...
Jackson Dinsdale Art Center-Hastings College
700 East 12th Street Hastings College, Hastings,
NE
JDAC Gallery Hours:
Monday-Friday 9-5pm
Plus Tuesdays 5-8pm
Saturday 10-1pm
JDAC Gallery Physical Address:
700 E 12th Street
Come meet the artist!
Lecture: October 13th 2:30-3:30pm
Reception to follow in the JDAC until 5:00 pm
Ghislaine Fremaux creates large-scale figurative drawings that simultaneously invite and challenge the viewer's notions of the nude human body. Ghislaine's work seeks to "...enable a seeing of naked bodies that is difficult, intersubjective, and ethical, and to explore the polysemy and polyvalence of...
Exhibit: Mapping Nebraska: From Nations to Statehood
Nov 18 through Dec 19
UNO Criss Library
6001 Dodge St. , Omaha,
NE
The H. Don and Connie J. Osborne Family Gallery will host the exhibit “Mapping Nebraska: From Nations to Statehood” from November 18, 2019 – December 19, 2019. This exhibit uses maps to illustrate the numerous political, cultural, and technological shifts that occurred in the Nebraska region during the 18th and 19th centuries. The maps offer a visual exploration of the varied histories, providing a snapshot of the impact these changes had on Native Nations, European settlers, and the natural landscape.
Film Streams: Forever Young Family & Children Series
Oct 26 through Dec 26
Film Streams: Dundee Theater
4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132 , Omaha,
NE
Admissions for kids 12 and under just $2.50! Generously supported by WoodmenLife
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Oct 26, 27, 31, Nov 2, 3 & 7
The Kid: Nov 9, 10, 14, 16, 17 & 21
Annie: Nov 23, 24, 28, 30, Dec 1 & 5
The Muppet Christmas Carol: Dec 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19
It’s a Wonderful Life: Dec 21, 22, 24, 25, 26
***SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE"!!!
December 21,22,24 will be at DUNDEE THEATRE
December 25 & 26 will be at RUTH SOKOLOF THEATRE
UNO Criss Library
6001 Dodge St. University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha,
NE
The undefeated 1954 Omaha University football team played in the ninth annual Tangerine Bowl on January 1, 1955. Lloyd Cardwell coached the team to a 7-6 victory over Eastern Kentucky State. The team was the first from the Midwest to play in this bowl. The Tangerine Bowl was subsequently renamed the Citrus Bowl.
Photographs documenting events leading up to the Tangerine Bowl, activities in Florida, and the celebration and events after the victory are available online from UNO Libraries Digital Collections. The Tangerine Bowl game film and...
Nebraska History Museum
131 Centennial Mall North , Lincoln,
NE
Many thousands of people lived their lives in Nebraska. They left no written records and we don't know their names or stories.
But they left clues.
Starting November 22nd, the Nebraska History Museum explores Nebraska's deep past with our newest exhibit, Piecing Together the Past: An Exhibit Exploring 13,000 Years of History with Nebraska's Archeologists.
Archeologists are like detectives, finding clues that tell a meaningful and compelling story. Piecing Together the Past will take you on an incredible journey through Nebraska's history,...
International Quilt Museum
1523 N 33rd St , Lincoln,
NE
Do your holiday shopping with local artists and support the museum during the Friends of the International Quilt Museum's Sixth Annual Art Market at the International Quilt Museum! We hope to see you Friday, November 22 from 1-7 p.m. and Saturday, November 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. as we support the museum and local artisans.
Enjoy FREE museum admission. Credit cards accepted!
Visit https://www.internationalquiltmuseum.org/friends-iqm/news for more information.
Nebraska History Museum
131 Centennial Mall North , Lincoln,
NE
Join us at the Nebraska History Museum on November 22nd for a free event celebrating the opening of Piecing Together The Past: Exploring 13,000 Years of History with Nebraska’s Archeologists, our newest exhibit that explores Nebraska's deep past through the lens of archeological discoveries.
At 5:30 pm, Rob Bozell, Lynne Ireland, and Lance Foster will give a speech welcoming visitors.
In addition to being the first to see the new exhibit, those who join us will be able to:
*See archeological artifacts spanning thousands of years
*Uncover...
The Balcony
10775 Clifton St. E. HWY 23, Loomis,
NE
Kyshona Armstrong uses her emotional intelligence to create her unique bluesy and soulful style of music. Her latest album, "The Ride", shows off vocal stylings that are reminiscent of Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Al Green.
www.kyshona.com
Rehmsworld Concert Series, celebrating 15 yrs of folk 'n great music!
Miller Theatre
51st Street & Huntington Ave. , Lincoln,
NE
Join the Wesleyan Theatre Company for Now.Here.This, a student-directed production. The relationships of four funny friends are on exhibit at the natural history museum. Tackle life’s big questions in this experimental musical that weaves through time.
Performance dates
Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 7:30pm
Friday, November 22, 2019 - 7:30pm
Saturday, November 23, 2019 - 7:30pm
Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 2:00pm
Tickets: $7.50
Purchase: nebrwesleyan.edu/theatre-tickets, or call 402.465.2384.
Nebraska Wesleyan Theatre presents 48th Street Fall Cabaret
Nov 14
WEEKLY, 20191124T055959Z times
Studio Theatre
2710 N. 48th Street , Lincoln,
NE
Join the Wesleyan Theatre Company for the Fall Cabaret! This charming compilation of foot-tapping classics will transport you to those places only musical theatre can lead.
Performance dates
Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 7:30pm
Friday, November 15, 2019 - 7:30pm
Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 7:30pm
Sunday, November 17, 2019 - 2:00pm
Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 7:30pm
Friday, November 22, 2019 - 7:30pm
Saturday, November 23, 2019 - 7:30pm
Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 2:00pm
Tickets: $7.50
Purchase: nebrwesleyan.edu/theatre-tickets, or call...
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