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Art of Driving Raffle

Husker Auto Group proudly "Drives for the Arts".  In addition to Co-Event Sponsorship for this year's Lincoln Arts Festival, Husker Auto Group is generously donating a Free One Year Lease on a 2009 BMW 328i.   Experience the "Art of Driving" and help the Lincoln Arts Council sustain the arts.  Sales tax and license fees paid by Husker Auto Group, Inc. Income tax attributable to the car lease value shall be paid, withheld and reported by the Lincoln Arts Council on behalf of the winner.

Call us today at 434-2787 to purchase $20 tickets to win (only 1250 available) or mail your check to LAC at 920 O Street, Lincoln, Nebraska  68508.

Join us at the Lincoln Arts Festival at SouthPointe Pavilions on September 26th and 27th.   The drawing will take place at 4:00 p.m. on September 27, 2009 at the Festival. Winner need not be present to win.  Purchaser must be at least 21 years of age.  Visit our raffle page for detailed rules.

Thanks Husker Auto Group for recognizing the importance of art!

Issue #20
September 2009


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In This Issue
The Art of Driving Raffle
The 2009 Lincoln Arts Festival
Lincoln Arts Festival Bookfair
Artist Opportunities
Focus on Performing Arts
Focus on Visual Arts
Your Moment of Artistic Zen

The 2009 Lincoln Arts Festival

2009 Lincoln Arts Festival
Let the ARTS carry you away at the ninth annual Lincoln Arts Festival on September 26 and 27 at SouthPointe Pavilions located at 27th and Pine Lake Roads.  The Festival offers fabulous art works by nearly 100 artists perfect for you - work or at home - or for a unique gift.  Toe-tapping music performed by No Better Cause, Release Time, and others provides great free entertainment while shopping and relaxing.  New this year is a kid's interactive art area where budding artists can create refrigerator masterpieces.  Festival hours are from 10 - 6 on Saturday (9/26) and 10 - 5 on Sunday (9/27).  Thanks to our event sponsors Husker Auto Group, EyeCare Specialties, and Woods & Aitken LLP.  Visit our Lincoln Arts Festival page for more information.

Barnes & Noble supports the Lincoln Arts Council

Join us September 27th at Barnes & Noble SouthPointe Pavilions location where you'll hear professionals like Melissa Lewis and Sasha Dobson share their talents on stage in the children's section. Besides enjoying all the fantastic art outside at the Lincoln Arts Festival, you can help support the arts.  Simply mention your interest in helping the LAC at Barnes & Noble bookstore and Starbuck's (at no extra cost to you) and they donate a portion of their proceeds to help us fulfill our mission of keeping people's hearts in the arts.

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Artist Opportunities

LUX Center for the Arts and Nebraska Wesleyan University present, Art of Fine Craft: [kuh-nek-tiv], October 1-2, 2009. This biennial conference provides an opportunity for students, educators, artists, and collectors to learn about emerging and historical craft traditions through exhibitions, demonstrations, and lectures. Early bird registration ($85 two day pass and $65 student two day pass) ends September 4. Register at www.artoffinecraft.org or by calling (402) 466-8692.  More...

Artist James Tyler will be broadcasting live video of his work on "The Colossus", a giant brick head that will be placed in Union Plaza.  You can see the stream on the Lincoln Parks and Recreation website.

Focus on Performing Arts


Flatwater Shakespeare
They practice politics by every means possible.  They are men and women consumed by the demands of loyalty, power, and violence.  Their stories will unfold as The Flatwater Shakespeare Company presents the tragedy of "Julius Caesar" in the open-air Swan Theatre at Wyuka Cemetery and Park, 3600 O Street in Lincoln, beginning Thursday, September 10, at 7:30 p.m.  Performances continue Friday - Sunday, September 11-13; and Thursdays - Sundays, September 17-20 and 24-27.

Bob Hall's modern day production features Brad Boesen as Brutus, one-time ally of Caesar, who must decide whether to turn against his friend and mentor.  Nathan Weiss plays Cassius, the sly but passionate defender of the old order.  Rob Burt is Antony, Caesar's underestimated but charismatic supporter.  Julie Kinkennon appears as Portia, Brutus's wife, and Mary Bolin as Calpurnia, wife to Caesar.  Dick Nielsen plays the flawed and magnificent figure at the center of it all, Julius Caesar.  More...


Plainsong Folk Festival
The PlainSong Folk Festival celebrates it's 8th year
at the Sprague Community Center 17490 SW 14th Street, Martell NE (click here for map) on Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 1 to 9 p.m.

This year, PlainSong is excited to feature the talent of renowned singer/songwriter Christine Lavin, who will also host a songwriting workshop.  Other performers this year include Small Potatoes, Lou and Peter Berryman, Michael Murphy, and Lye Soap.  Other events include an authentic Native American Tee-Pee and live flute music, face painting, story telling and artistic activities for children, and a jam-space for those who wish to create their own music.

The mission of the PlainSong Folk Festival is to encourage the performance and presentation of folk music in Nebraska, to educate the public on the unique cultural and artistic value of folk music, and to create and promote venues for folk music performances.  To learn more, be sure to visit PlainSong's website at www.plainsongfestival.com.  You can also download a copy of the program here.

Focus on Visual Arts

LUX Center for the Arts
LUX Center for the Arts presents, "Bound Together", curated by art collector, Karen Duncan and LUX Center board president, Anne Pagel, September 4 - 26.  An opening reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 4.  To coincide with this exhibition, Karen Duncan loaned an eclectic selection from her basket collection for "Selections from the Karen Duncan Basket Collection" that includes pieces from eleven international artists.
On September 15 at 6:30 p.m., Karen Duncan will talk about her choices for this exhibition and her experiences collecting baskets.  This will be followed by a talk by participating artist, C.A. Michel.

LUX Center for the Arts also presents, Slidemeister and Man of Titanium, by woodworker Michael Bauermeister and glass blower Sam Stang.  These long time friends have established a reputation as expert craftsmen in their respective media and will exhibit two bodies of work that compliment each other.

Fruits of Their Labor, a celebration of artists and their work, is Lux's most important fundraising event of the year.  It is a perfect opportunity to support LUX Center for the Arts, which has helped thousands of people embrace their inner artist and welcome art into their life. Guest will receive a handmade gift.  The event will be held September 20th from 6 pm to midnight at the Venue Restaurant and Lounge at 70th St and Pioneers Blvd.  Suzanne Wise, Executive Director of Nebraska Arts Council will MC the event, and the auctioneers for the evening will be Chip Stanley and William Stibor.  Click here for the auction preview.


Lentz Center for Asian Culture
The Lentz Center for Asian Culture is pleased to announce its autumn exhibition, "The Arts of Buddhism" (August 14-December 18, 2009).  The exhibition will include a wide range of Buddhist materials from Japan, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan.  It will showcase the Lentz Center's large collection of sculpture, textiles, paintings, and ritual objects.  There will also be examples from private collections.
 
The purpose of the exhibition is to show the different kinds of Buddhism, the varied images of the Buddha and other important Buddhist figures.  There will be a handout to give general information and explain terms.  Illustrative photographs will also be included.
 
Buddhism is the primary religious expression of most of East Asia, of Northeast and of Southeast Asia.  It has spawned a wealth of images and sacred spaces for the faithful to visit and worship.  The Lentz Center exhibition will offer an opportunity to see some of this rich body of art.  The opening reception will be held on September 4, 2009, 5:00pm-7:30pm.


Be sure to visit our Gallery Happenings page for additional gallery events.

And Now, Your Moment of Artistic Zen.

The Joy of Driving

See you at the festival!

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