Deadline Approaches for Arts Awards Nominations

The Lincoln Arts Council reminds the community that there are only about two weeks remaining to submit nominations for the 30th annual Mayor's Arts Awards.  The awards will be presented by the LAC the evening of Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.  The Mayor's Arts Awards program formally recognizes artistic contributions and achievements in the Lincoln area.  Union Bank and Trust Company will again be the presenting sponsor.

Nomination forms are available by calling the LAC at 434-2787 or printing a form from the LAC Web site.

The nomination deadline is February 15, 2008.

The year's award will be created by jewelry artist Sydney Lynch, who won the 2007 Mayor's Arts Award for Artistic Achievement - Visual Arts.

The public also is encouraged to submit names of members of the Lincoln arts community who have died since the last awards ceremony in June 2007 for memorial recognition at the event.

Free at 6: echopoetico

The Lied Center's Free at 6 Program presents echopoetico, Friday, February 8th, at 6:00 pm at the Lied Center.  Award-winning slam poet Dominique Garay and multi-talented musician Oscar Rios bring together performance poetry and traditional South American music in a stunning fusion. More...


Stop by Smokey Joe's Cafe

Make your reservation now for TADA's production of Smokey Joe's Café, opening February 14th at the Loft at the Mill.  Smokey Joe's Cafe ran in New York for 2,036 performances, making it the longest running musical revue in Broadway history. The high caliber production showcases the superb music and lyrics of rock legends Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller. Featuring nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded, this performance promises to get the joint jumpin'. More...

Jackie Tice at Auld Pavilion February 9

LAFTA presents Jackie Tice, winner of the 2006 Best American Indian Music of the Year award, at the Auld Pavilion on February 9th, at 7:30 pm. Jackie is an eloquent storyteller whose songs have universal recognition and appeal, many of them based upon her personal experiences. She blends Celtic, Native American, tribal and folk music; simply put, expect to hear folk rock with Native American spirituality. More...

Modern Arts Midwest: Big Works Show

February 1 - March 22, 2008

Featuring large scale works by: James Bockelman, Roger Bruhn, Judith Burton, Stephen Dinsmore, Larry Ferguson, Sunny Gibbons, Michael Godek, Michael James, Jacqueline Kluver, Marjorie Mikasen, Michael Morgan, Melanie Parke, Joe Ruffo and Larry Roots.

Opening Reception February 1, 7-9pm.

Haydon Art Center: Duality

January 31 - February 23, 2008

Current UNL MFA graduate students address the issue of "dualities" as a conceptual challenge within their work.  Eleven artists present multiple works that 'draw out' or elicit questions and responses of opposition, contrast, and dualism -- either aesthetically or conceptually. Media represented: ceramics, oil & acrylic, screen print, wood cut, and more.
Opening event is Friday February 1, from 6-8pm.

For gallery locations, hours and links, visit our gallery happenings page.

This months First Friday gallery walk is Friday, February 1st.

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