11 Nov 2021 By Kathe C. Andersen
Dion engages with art students in visit
Lincoln, Neb.--Conceptual artist Mark Dion visited the School of Art, Art History & Design Oct. 25-28 as part of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Lecture Series.
Dion’s work examines the ways in which dominant ideologies and public institutions shape our understanding of history, knowledge and the natural world. He frequently collaborates with museums of natural history, aquariums, zoos and other institutions mandated to produce public knowledge on the topic of nature.
10 Nov 2021
Three Korff School students win MTNA state competitions
Lincoln, Neb.--Three graduate students in the Glenn Korff School of Music won the state MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) competitions in piano, brass and woodwinds in October.
Rebekah Stiles, a second-year master’s student in piano performance, studying with Marguerite Scribante Professor of Piano Paul Barnes, won the MTNA Steinway & Songs Young Artist Piano Competition in Nebraska.
08 Nov 2021
Big Band and Jazz Singers to perform Nov. 22
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s Big Band and Jazz Singers will be performing Monday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
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.
05 Nov 2021
Faculty Recital Nov. 11 features Sturm, Larson
Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music faculty members Hans Sturm and Tom Larson will present a faculty recital on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall 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.
05 Nov 2021
Faculty Jazz Ensemble performs Nov. 8
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s Faculty Jazz Ensemble will perform Monday, Nov. 8 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.
The ensemble includes Suna Gunther, vocals and alto sax; Paul Haar, tenor sax; Dave Hall, drums; Tom Larson, piano; Greg Simon, trumpet; Hans Sturm, bass; and Darryl White, trumpet.
29 Oct 2021
Carson Center presents guest artists Jennifer and Kevin McCoy
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts will present two events with guest artists Jennifer and Kevin McCoy Nov. 11-12. Their visit is a collaboration between the Carson Center and Fiendish Plots.
29 Oct 2021
Theatrix presents 'The Revolutionists'
Lincoln, Neb.--Theatrix, the student-run theatre company in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, presents “The Revolutionists” by Lauren Gunderson.
Performances are Nov. 4-5 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. in the Lab Theatre, located on the third floor of the Temple Building at 12th and R sts. Tickets are $7 general admission and $5 for students, available at https://unltheatretickets.universitytickets.com or at the door (cash only).
29 Oct 2021
Applications sought for 2022 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 25th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.
The awards recognize 11th-grade students from Nebraska who are talented in visual art, dance, music, theater, and film and emerging media arts. These students exemplify the pinnacles of creativity in one of the fine and performing arts.
27 Oct 2021
Open Studios event Nov. 5
Lincoln, Neb.--Graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Master of Arts (MA) in Art History programs in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will be hosting an Open Studios event on Friday, Nov. 5 from 5-7 p.m. in Woods Art Building and Richards Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
25 Oct 2021
Trans-Nebraska Players perform Nov. 4
Lincoln, Neb.--The Trans-Nebraska Players will perform Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Rm. 119. The concert is free and open to the public.
Founded in 2008, the Trans-Nebraska Players include Glenn Korff School of Music Professor of Violin David Neely (violin) and Professor of Viola Clark Potter (viola), as well as Lecturer of Flute Franziska Brech and Associate Professor of Cello Noah Rogoff from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and James Margetts, Dean of Liberal Arts and professor of piano at Chadron State University.