19 Feb 2018 By Sean Hagewood, University Communications
Elliott excited for 'brilliant opportunity' to mentor, learn, network in Berlin
Lincoln, Neb.--Megan Elliott, founding director of the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is in Berlin serving as a mentor at Berlinale Talents. The event is an annual summit and networking event tied to the Berlin International Film Festival.
The summit includes 250 audio-visual creatives participating from Feb. 17-20. The film festival is Feb. 15-25.
15 Feb 2018
Theatrix continues its season with 'Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom'
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 2017-2018 season with Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom, written by Jennifer Haley and directed by University of Nebraska student, Kaitlin Triplett.
31 Jan 2018
The Ross, Lied Center present Q&A with composer Danny Elfman
Lincoln, Neb.--The Ross Media Arts Center and the Lied Center for Performing Arts present a special free screening of A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS followed by a Q&A with composer Danny Elfman.
The film screening will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20 with the Q&A immediately to follow.
23 Jan 2018
Carson Center team tours spaces in California
Lincoln, Neb.--As the opening date for the new Johnny Carson Center for Emeging Media Arts rapidly approaches in fall 2019, the team responsible for turning the former Nebraska Bookstore into the home for the new center, went to San Francisco and Los Angeles in December to tour spaces and be inspired.
23 Jan 2018
Ross schedule included several Oscar nominated films
Lincoln, Neb.--Programming at The Ross fared very well indeed with the Oscar nominations announced this morning. Ten movies currently playing, already played, or will be playing at The Ross received 30 nominations.
26 Nov 2017
Applications sought for Nebraska Young Artist Awards
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is seeking applications for the 21st annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.
21 Nov 2017
Nebraska Rep begins new holiday tradition with 'The Holiday Cabaret'
Lincoln, Neb.--The Nebraska Repertory Theatre begins a new holiday tradition this December with “The Holiday Cabaret.” Enjoy holiday standards performed by past Rep performers, emerging artists and our special guests and Chicago’s premiere, sweet-singing female trio, The Lakeshore Dolls.
17 Nov 2017
Theatrix continues its season with 'Stupid F##king Bird'
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 2017-2018 season with Stupid F##king Bird, written by Aaron Posner and directed by University of Nebraska–Lincoln student Paul Schack.
26 Oct 2017
Clarinetist Banks returns for Masters Week
Christy Banks (B.M. 1996; D.M.A. 2005), assistant chair and associate professor of music and coordinator of woodwinds at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, is this year’s Masters Week candidate from the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.
“I am thrilled,” Banks said. “This is such an honor.”
20 Oct 2017
Nebraska Repertory Theatre presents 'The Serpent'
Lincoln, Neb.--The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film with the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts announces the second production of the 2017-2018 Nebraska Repertory Theatre season. The state’s only regional professional theatre opens The Serpent by Jean-Claude van Itallie directed by Wesley Broulik with movement direction by guest artist Morgan Barbour beginning November 3.