06 Nov 2018    

Change of date for Women’s Choir Festival

LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Women’s Choir Festival date has been moved to Monday, April 8, 2019. It was previously scheduled for April 2, 2019.

 

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Kami Cooper (left) and Michaella Deladia star in Theatrix's "Dry Land."

31 Oct 2018    

Theatrix continues its season with 'Dry Land' Nov. 1-4

Lincoln, Neb.--Theatrix, the student-run theatre company within the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, continues its 2018-2019 season with "Dry Land," written by Ruby Rae Spiegel and directed by University of Nebraska student, Kaitlin Triplett.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1-3 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 4. All performances take place in the Lab Theatre in the Temple Building at 12th and R streets. "Dry Land" contains mature content that may not be suitable for all audiences.

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Simon Levin, “Butterfly Plate,” 9” x 9” x 1”, wood-fired stoneware, 2013. Kim Dickey, “The Impossibility of Letting Go,” glazed stoneware and powder-coated steel, 59”x20”x20”, 2016.

31 Oct 2018    

Ceramists Dickey, Levin present next Hixson-Lied Visiting Scholar Lectures Nov. 7

Lincoln, Neb.—Ceramists Kim Dickey and Simon Levin will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lectures on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lectures are free and open to the public.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 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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Tyler Butterfield

31 Oct 2018    

Passing of Butterfield saddens Glenn Korff School of Music, Cornhusker Marching Band

Cornhusker Marching Band member Tyler A. Butterfield died Friday, October 26, 2018 as the result of a traffic accident in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Funeral service for Butterfield, 20, of Lincoln, formerly of Norfolk will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the First Christian Church in Norfolk with Tim DeFor officiating. Interment will be at the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk is in charge of the arrangements.

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University of Nebraska Brass Quintet

29 Oct 2018    

University of Nebraska Brass Quintet presents ‘A Lost Dream’

LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska Brass Quintet will present its fall recital titled “A Lost Dream” on November 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. The title is a reference to the World Premiere of Thomas Larson’s quintet ‘Requiem for a Lost Dream’. The Requiem is a politically powerful work that reflects our divisive times. Other works on the program include Golden Suite by Henri Sauguet. The suite was commissioned by America’s original brass chamber ensemble, The New York Brass Quintet.

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29 Oct 2018    

Musical forces combine for performance on November 11

LINCOLN, Neb.— University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s Jamie Reimer, along with Christie Beard, and Stacie Haneline will combine forces on Sunday, November 11 to present A Blonde, a Brunette, and a Redhead, a recital of chamber music for soprano, flute, and keyboard. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.

The program features works from the 17th through 21st centuries, anchored by Henry Mollicone’s Songs of the Human Spirit, set to Native American texts.

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Associate Professor of Art Santiago Cal discusses the sculpture program with students from Lincoln Public Schools. Photo by Justin Mohling.

29 Oct 2018    By Kathe C. Andersen

School of Art, Art History & Design hosts Lincoln Public Schools high school art students

Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design opened its doors to approximately 150 juniors and seniors from art programs in the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) on Oct. 26 for a special art day at Nebraska to allow students the opportunity to explore the specific disciplines offered in the School.

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A scene from "Negative Spaces," a film by Michaela Wadzinski. Michaela Wadzinski

26 Oct 2018    

Carson School senior’s animated film wins awards at area film festivals

Lincoln, Neb.--Michaela Wadzinski’s advanced project, “Negative Spaces,” has been winning recognition at several film festivals recently. Wadzinksi is a senior film and new media major in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film.

The film won the Best in Animation Award from Ron Clements at the Sioux City International Film Festival in September. Clements, who is originally from Sioux City, has worked at Disney for 45 years and co-directed and co-wrote “Moana,” as well as other Disney films such as “Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Hercules.”

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University Singers

25 Oct 2018    

University Singers to bring vast array of styles to life

LINCOLN, Neb.— The University Singers proudly present a concert in collaboration with the Glenn Korff School of Music keyboard and string departments on Thursday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.

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Scott Watkins

25 Oct 2018    

Guest Artist Watkins to perform in Westbrook

LINCOLN, Neb.— Scott Watkins, Professor of Piano at Jacksonville University in Florida, presents a recital program on Sunday, November 11 at 3 p.m. in the Glenn Korff School of Music’s Westbrook Recital Hall, which includes Franz Schubert’s Four Impromptus, Op. 90, and Franz Liszt’s “Legend of St. Francis Walking on the Waves,” Petrarc Sonnets 123 & 104, and “Valleé d’Obermann.”

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