17 Nov 2023
Carson School to host world premiere reading of Kirk’s ‘A House Divided’
Lincoln, Neb.--The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film will host the world premiere reading of “A House Divided,” a new play by Professor of Theatre Christina Kirk, on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Admission is free and open to the public.
17 Nov 2023
Wind Ensemble presents “No. 31” on Dec. 2
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wind Ensemble presents their final fall concert, titled “No. 31,” on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Rm. 130 with a simulcast in Rm. 119 for overflow seating.
The concert is free and open to the public. It will also be available for remote webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the concert for the link.
16 Nov 2023
World AIDS Day event is Dec. 1
Lincoln, Neb.—The Glenn Korff School of Music, in collaboration with the UNL Gender and Sexuality Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center and International Quilt Museum, is organizing a special World AIDS Day Concert on Friday, Dec. 1 from 4-6 p.m. at the International Quilt Museum. The concert is free and open to the public.
15 Nov 2023
Korff School viola student performs with Michael Bublé
Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music student Andrea Alvarado Troncoso, a first-year DMA student in viola performance, crossed an item off her bucket list when she performed with Michael Bublé in Mexico City in October.
Troncoso was invited to perform with the four-time Grammy Award winner for a set of three concerts in Mexico City, Mexico, Oct. 12-14 that concluded his “Higher Tour,” which has been ongoing since the spring of 2022.
10 Nov 2023
Printmaker Terry James Conrad is next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist
Lincoln, Neb.— Terry James Conrad, assistant professor and program head of printmaking at the University of Iowa, will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. in Woods Art Building Rm. 11. The lecture is free and open to the public.
The School of Art, Art History & Design’s Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series brings notable artists, scholars and designers to Nebraska each semester to enhance the education of students.
08 Nov 2023
Applications sought for 2024 Nebraska Young Artist Awards
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is seeking applications for the 27th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards. The deadline for applications in all categories is Dec. 15.
The awards recognize 11th-grade students from Nebraska who are talented in visual art, dance, music, theater, and film and emerging media arts (which includes film, 3D models, interactive art, sound design and video games). These students exemplify the pinnacles of creativity in one of the fine and performing arts.
06 Nov 2023
Sturm’s book on Rabbath earns ARSC recognition
Lincoln, Neb.--Hixson-Lied Professor of Double Bass and Jazz Studies Hans Sturm’s book, “75 Years on 4 Strings; The Life and Music of François Rabbath,” has won a certificate of merit in the 2023 Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research in country, folk, roots or world music.
01 Nov 2023
McMullen presents faculty recital Nov. 12
Lincoln, Neb.--William McMullen, oboe, will present a faculty recital on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Rm. 119.
The concert is free and open to the public. It will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
McMullen will be joined by Catherine Herbener, piano; John Bailey, flute; and James Compton, bassoon.
01 Nov 2023
Becker, Clinton present recital Nov. 9
Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music professors Karen Becker, cello, and Mark Clinton, piano, will perform two of Ludwig van Beethoven’s sonatas for cello and piano at their faculty recital on Thursday, Nov. 9.
The concert is at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Rm. 119. The concert is free and open to the public. It will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
01 Nov 2023
Fritz to present book talk during Nebraska Research Days
Lincoln, Neb.--Hixson-Lied Professor of Art Dana Fritz will present a book talk during Nebraska Research Days on Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to noon at The Mill at Nebraska Innovation Campus.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Visit https://go.unl.edu/bets to register.