03 Oct 2016
‘Lift Up Your Hearts’ with the University Singers
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska’s historic flagship choral ensemble, the University Singers, fresh still off of a triumphal performance last spring at Carnegie Hall, will perform a one-hour set of new literature on Thursday, October 13th, at 7:30 p.m. in the glorious acoustics of the new Newman Center. The concert is free of charge and open to the public.
03 Oct 2016
Nebraska ceramics alumni featured in exhibition
Lincoln, Neb.—“Nebraska Ceramic Alumni Exhibition” will be on display in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Eisentrager-Howard Gallery from Oct. 7-21.
A First Friday reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 7 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery. The reception is free and open to the public.
The exhibition consists of artworks from 35 ceramics alumni of the former UNL Department of Art & Art History. It was organized to coincide with the American Craft Council Conference, “Presence Tense,” that will occur Oct. 13-15 at Kaneko in Omaha.
03 Oct 2016
Upcoming Performance Canceled
LINCOLN, Neb.— The Contemporary Music Ensemble performance scheduled for Friday, October 21, 2016 in Kimball Recital Hall and listed on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Calendar of Events calendars has been canceled.
For a full listing of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music events, visit music.unl.edu.
30 Sep 2016
Alloy Orchestra returns to the Ross Oct. 7
Lincoln, Neb.--The world renown Alloy Orchestra returns to The Ross on Friday, Oct. 7 to perform their original score with VARIETÉ. Further details are available at www.TheRoss.org, by consulting your newspaper or by calling the MRRMAC film information line at (402) 472.5353. This program is being presented with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
SYNOPSIS: VARIETÉ
Germany / 1925/ 95 minutes / DCP & Blu-ray
A film by E.A. Dupont
30 Sep 2016
Photographer Ron Jude presents ‘Those Are Not Mountains You See’ Oct. 11
Lincoln, Neb.--Photographer Ron Jude will present the next lecture of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture Series, titled “Those Are Not Mountains You See,” on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Sheldon Museum of Art’s auditorium on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln city campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Jude’s visit is sponsored by Sheldon Museum of Art and the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture Series.
29 Sep 2016
From UNL Theatre to mom to web star, Hensley returns for popular #IMomSoHard live shows
Lincoln, Neb.--Their online videos feature casual conversations about school picture day, good lies to tell your kids and friends, the challenges of finding summer activities for your kids, wearing Spanx, removing body hair from various locations on your body, and the lack of sleep that mothers endure.
Kristin Hensley (B.A. Theatre 1998) and Jen Smedley are two Los Angeles-based mothers originally from Nebraska, who created the highly successful web series #IMomSoHard.
29 Sep 2016
UNL Jazz Orchestra and Big Band take to the Kimball stage Oct. 12
LINCOLN, Neb.— The UNL Jazz Orchestra and Big Band will kick off the 2016-2017 concert season with an evening of great big band jazz music highlighting events from this upcoming year on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Selections will include works by Clare Fischer, Thad Jones, Victor Lewis, Anthony Newley and more.
29 Sep 2016
Symphonic Band to explore Percy Aldridge Grainger’s works
LINCOLN, Neb.— Innovative Australian-born pianist, composer and arranger Percy Aldridge Grainger was an early champion of the Wind Band and left an indelible mark on its literature and history. For our first program of the season, the Symphonic Band, under the direction of Tony Falcone, will explore his rich and varied output for the medium at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11 in Kimball Recital Hall.
28 Sep 2016
UNL Symphony Orchestra opens its concert season
LINCOLN, Neb.— On Sunday, October 9 at 3:00 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Symphony Orchestra opens its 2016-17 concert season with a program of music by Haydn, Kodály, and Enescu. The concert, under the direction of Director of Orchestras Tyler Goodrich White, opens with one of the most famous and beloved of Joseph Haydn’s “London” symphonies, the Symphony No. 101 in D major (“The Clock”).
28 Sep 2016
Wind Ensemble performance inspired by sights and sounds of Paris
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Wind Ensemble will open their concert season with a program inspired by the sights and sounds of Paris throughout the ages on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.