18 Sep 2016
New CAST announced for Hixson-Lied College
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts announces its 2016-2017 CAST.
The six members of the CAST will share their stories with prospective students this year through online videos, social media and special appearances. They also serve as Hixson-Lied College Student Ambassadors.
This year’s cast includes:
13 Sep 2016
Theatrix opens season with 'The Baltimore Waltz'
Lincoln, Neb.--Theatrix, the student-run theatre company within the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, will open its 2016-2017 season with "The Baltimore Waltz," written by Paula Vogel.
12 Sep 2016
Fischer, Hawley combine talents for Time Pieces
LINCOLN, Neb.— Time Pieces is a new music and multi-disciplinary performance program performed by violinist Rebecca Fischer and visual artist Anthony Hawley. The performance will take place on Sunday, September 25 in the Lied Center’s Carson Theater at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 General Admission/$3 Students/Seniors.
12 Sep 2016
Souto's 'A Memory in Peril' exhibition responds to his native Venezuela
Lincoln, Neb.—University of Nebraska–Lincoln Professor of Art Francisco Souto opens a solo exhibition titled “A Memory in Peril” at the Kiechel Fine Art Gallery in Lincoln on Sept. 16.
The exhibition runs Sept. 16-Nov. 1 at the gallery, located at 1208 O St. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 16 from 6-9 p.m.
“A Memory in Peril” is a compilation of works in response to the current reality that is affecting Souto’s native land of Venezuela.
11 Sep 2016
Q&A with Carson School alum Jessie Graff from 'American Ninja Warrior'
Lincoln, Neb.--Carson School Alumna and former Husker Pole Vaulter Jessie Graff (B.A. 2007) made history when she became the first woman to ever complete stage one of the "American Ninja Warrior" finals on NBC-TV. Known for her "Wonder Woman" costumes, Graff has become a fan favorite. On Monday, Sept. 11, she will compete in stage two. The two-hour season finale airs Monday at 7pm CST on NBC.
There were only 17 finishers of stage 1, and Graff finished 5th overall.
We visit with our own Husker Ninja Warrior ahead of the finale in this exclusive Q&A:
07 Sep 2016 By Brian G. Reetz
Anderson plans upcoming trombone recital in Kimball
Scott Anderson will perform a recital of trombone music drawing on the strength of works by composers who were not disposed to write for the instrument on Wednesday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public and will also be live webcast (visit music.unl.edu the night of the performance for the link).
01 Sep 2016
Chamber Singers performance time at Sheldon Museum of Art changed
LINCOLN, Neb.— The time of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Chamber Singers Friday, December 2 performance at the Sheldon Museum of Art has been changed to a 6 p.m start.
The performance is a part of the Sheldon’s First Friday event in December.
For a full listing of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music events, visit music.unl.edu.
31 Aug 2016
Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Series begins Sept. 15
Lincoln, Neb.--Photographer Deborah Luster and Ceramist Shoko Teruyama will give consecutive public lectures as the first speakers in the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Rm. 119 on the University of Nebraska city campus.The Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series of the School of Art, Art History & Design brings notable artists, scholars and designers to campus each semester to enhance the education of students.
31 Aug 2016
UNL Graphic design exhibition "Impetus" to have closing reception Sept. 14
Lincoln, Neb.--A closing reception for the exhibition “Impetus” will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor link at Nebraska Innovation Campus. In addition, guided tours of Nebraska Innovation Studio (the Maker Space) will be available at 5 and 6 p.m.“This is a terrific time to get out to Nebraska Innovation Campus and explore this fabulous new facility and discover tools to create with,” said Assistant Professor of Graphic Design Stacy Asher.
31 Aug 2016
Big Red Singers & Vocal Jazz performance rescheduled for Dec. 10
LINCOLN, Neb.— The Big Red Singers and Vocal Jazz performance has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. The original date was Sunday, December 11.
The performance is General Admission $5 and Students/Seniors $3.
For a full listing of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music events, visit music.unl.edu.