20 Apr 2018
Come enjoy ‘In the room where it happens’
LINCOLN, Neb.— The 18th annual spring Musical Theatre Showcase will take place on Friday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall.
IN THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS is fast-paced look inside an audition room where sixteen young performers are auditioning in hopes of booking a job to perform on the stage. The stage manager tries to keep them in line, but her best efforts sometimes fail as the young artists have unique ideas of how to get the director’s attention!
18 Apr 2018
Nebraska student art sales are April 27-28
Lincoln, Neb.— The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design is hosting the Clay Club’s Spring Sale and the Fine Art Photo Club’s Photo Sale on April 27-28, 2018, in Richards Hall.
Hours for both sales are Friday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both sales are in Richards Hall. The pottery sale will take place in Rm. 118, while the Photo Sale will take place in the drawing studio in Rm. 112.
18 Apr 2018 By Troy Fedderson, University Communication
Nebraska Steel prepares for debut performance
Lincoln, Neb.--Warm rhythms of the Caribbean are aligning with robin song and daffodil blooms to sweep away remnants of winter chill at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Launched in January by the Glenn Korff School of Music, Nebraska Steel — the university’s first student ensemble dedicated to playing steel drum music — debuts April 24. The ensemble, led by Dave Hall, assistant professor of percussion, includes 22 Huskers grooving on four styles of pans and other percussion instruments to drive the distinctive, laid-back beat of steel drum music.
17 Apr 2018
Hixson-Lied College Alumni Winners on campus
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Alumni Achievement Award recipients will be in classes this week, prior to the Honors Day Awards Dinner on Sunday, April 22. The dinner is by invitation only.
The Alumni Achievement Awards honor alumni from each academic area of the college who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and overall professional excellence.
17 Apr 2018
ChamberFest, Honors ChamberFest Concerts coming at end of April
Reception to honor Chiara String Quartet following Friday performance
LINCOLN, Neb.— Groups formed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music perform at ChamberFest and Honors ChamberFest performances during the last week of April. All of the performances are free and open to the public. It’s all part of the UNL Chamber Music program.
ChamberFest takes place on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall.
17 Apr 2018
Souto’s solo exhibition opens April 20 at Kiechel Fine Art
Lincoln, Neb.--University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design Director Francisco Souto has a solo exhibition, “Dicotomias,” opening April 20 and continuing through May 26 at Kiechel Fine Art in Lincoln.
An opening reception for the exhibit will take place this Friday, April 20 from 6-9 p.m. at Kiechel Fine Art, which is located at 1208 O St. Souto will present an artist talk at 7 p.m.
13 Apr 2018
Alumni Board awards announced
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Alumni Board has selected the recipients of this year’s Alumni Board Awards. The awards will be presented at the College’s Honors Day Dinner on Sunday, April 22. The dinner is by invitation only.
The Alumni Achievement Awards honor alumni from each academic area of the college who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and overall professional excellence.
12 Apr 2018
Garrett named Assistant Professor of Music in choral activities in Korff School
Marques Garrett has been named as assistant professor of music in choral activities at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music following a competitive search process.
12 Apr 2018
Campus Bands present ‘Hemispheres’, ‘Through Time and Space’ Also to include Campus Bands Bingo Night
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Campus Bands will perform a two-part concert featuring the music of Balmages, Gómez, Grainger, Spittal and many others Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 pm in Kimball Recital Hall.
12 Apr 2018
Nebraska Repertory Theatre concludes season with William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'
Lincoln, Neb.--The Nebraska Repertory Theatre, the state’s only regional professional theatre, associated with the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, concludes its first year-round season April 13, 2018 with William Golding’s LORD OF THE FLIES adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams.
The Nebraska Rep production is directed by Kevin Rich, music direction/percussion by Aimee Bass, fight choreography by Ian Borden, and choreography by Susan Ourada.