26 Mar 2021
XR consultant Fink to speak at IGNITE April 2
Lincoln, Neb.--XR consultant, author and columnist Charlie Fink will speak at the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts’ IGNITE colloquium on Friday, April 2.
IGNITE begins at 12:30 p.m. CT via Zoom. It is a colloquium for all Carson Center students, which involves guest lectures, workshops and seminars around creative and professional development. The event is free and open to the public and accessible at https://go.unl.edu/ignitespring.
26 Mar 2021
MFA Thesis Exhibitions continue at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery
Lincoln, Neb.--The MFA Thesis Exhibitions continue in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall through April 16. Six graduating Master of Fine Arts students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design are presenting their work in the final three rounds.
The simultaneous solo shows are on display in three remaining rounds, with a new pairing of artists each week between March 29-April 16.
26 Mar 2021
Nebraska curator, artist, designer Damon is next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecturer
Lincoln, Neb.—Joel Damon, a curator, artist and designer from Nebraska, will present the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, March 31 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. His lecture is presented by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Access the lecture at https://unl.zoom.us/j/93925142986.
25 Mar 2021
Undergraduate Jazz Combos performance to feature three groups
On April 8 at 7:30 p.m. live from Westbrook Recital Hall, you will be hearing from all the undergraduate jazz combos at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music.
These three groups are coached by current DMA students Andrew Mell, Tetsuya Nishiyama, and Bryan Canonigo. You will be hearing these groups play mostly classic jazz standards and American songbook tunes, with a few originals and arrangements written by the undergraduate band members.
23 Mar 2021
Toth awarded Nebraska Alumni Association leadership award, scholarship
Lincoln, Neb.--Sapphire Skye Toth, a senior music composition major from Omaha, Nebraska, is one of five University of Nebraska–Lincoln students to receive a scholarship from the Nebraska Alumni Association for demonstrating outstanding leadership on campus and showing a promising future.
Toth will be presented the Howard and Judy Vann Student Leadership Award/Scholarship at the Cornhusker Experience Gala, hosted by the Student Alumni Association, on April 15 at the Nebraska Champions Club.
23 Mar 2021
Nebraska Rep presents livestream of 'Home'
Lincoln, Neb.--Nebraska Repertory Theatre, in collaboration with the St. Louis Black Repertory Company, presents Samm-Art Williams’ critically acclaimed play “Home.” “Home” is produced by the Black Rep and directed by its founder and producing director Ron Himes.
Performances are virtual and will stream April 7-10 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee performance on April 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are free but must be reserved at http://nebraskarep.org.
19 Mar 2021
2021-2022 Student Ambassadors announced
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has selected 18 undergraduate students to be Hixson-Lied College Student Ambassadors for 2021-2022.
The Student Ambassador program, under the direction of Director of Recruitment Alfonzo Cooper, Jr., consists of outstanding undergraduate students who promote pride and develop awareness of the Hixson-Lied College and its academic programs.
19 Mar 2021
Carson Center dedication events win CASE award
Lincoln, Neb.--The Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts multi-day dedication events in November 2019 received a CASE District VI Gold Award.
CASE is the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Each year their awards recognize the best practices in advancement.
The Carson Center Dedication won in the Special Events-Multi-Day category. The event was organized by the University of Nebraska Foundation, Chancellor’s Office, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts.
18 Mar 2021
Ceramic Artist Deborah Schwartzkopf to present Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture March 24
Lincoln, Neb.—Ceramic artist Deborah Schwartzkopf will present the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Her lecture is presented by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Access the lecture at https://unl.zoom.us/j/99934128248.
18 Mar 2021
GKSOM features Nederhiser Student Spotlight Webcast
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music has added a Student Spotlight to our webcast list of performances.