A grouping of objects from the exhibition, left to right:  Casey Beck, Etruscan Oinochoe; Sarah Rady, Nazca Achira Root Stirrup Vessel; Marina Kushner, Mangbetu Double Vessel; Sarah Rady, Thin Orangeware Dog Effigy Vessel from Teotihuacan, Mexico; Christopher Williams, Cypriot Terra Cotta Horse and Rider; and Charlotte Middleton, Han Dynasty Cocoon Vessel. Marina Kushner’s Mangbetu Double Vessel from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

20 Nov 2023    

‘Making History’ exhibit opens Nov. 27

Lincoln, Neb.--The fourth triennial “Making History” exhibition will be on display in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery Nov. 27-Dec. 1.

The gallery is located on the first floor of Richards Hall on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln city campus. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 12:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment for groups larger than 10. A closing reception will be held on Friday, Dec. 1 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery.

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Left:  Christina Kirk; Right: A world premiere reading of Christina Kirk's new play, "A House Divided," will take place on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2p.m. in the Studio Theatre.

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.

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The UNL Wind Ensemble will perform Saturday, Dec. 2.

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.

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The World AIDS Day Concert is Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. at the International Quilt Museum.

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.

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Andrea Alvarado Troncoso backstage at the Michael Bublé concert in Mexico City in October. Troncoso was principal violist of the strings section at his three Mexico City concerts. Courtesy photo. Andrea Alvarado Troncoso (2nd row from top, far right) on stage with Michael Bublé at his concerts in Mexico City in October. Courtesy photo.

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. 

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Terry James Conrad Terry James Conrad, “Biomarker” 2018-2019, found object printing press.

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.

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The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is seeking applications for the Nebraska Young Artist Awards, which recognize 11th grade students in Nebraska who are talented in the arts. Applications are due Dec. 15.

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.

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Hixson-Lied Professor of Double Bass and Jazz Studies Hans Sturm (right) with François Rabbath. Courtesy photo. Hans Sturm’s “75 Years on 4 Strings: The Life and Music of François Rabbath,” a biography of the legendary bassist, received a certificate of merit in the 2023 Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research. Courtesy photo.

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. 

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William McMullen

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.

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Karen Becker and Mark Clinton

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.

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