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Lincoln's Art Celebration

Mayor's Arts Awards on June 12, 2013Do you enjoy smart, creative people? Join us for a great evening as we celebrate the people who make Lincoln such a great arts destination. There's nothing like the Mayor's Arts Awards, a fabulous evening with great food and merriment, for reminding us that it's the people who make Lincoln special.

Wednesday, June 5th is the deadline for reservations for this June 12th event. Reservations can be made by check, credit card or PayPal, up until Wednesday at 12:00 PM. There will be limited open seating the night of the event if you would like to pay at the door. Come join us and celebrate the arts in Lincoln.

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Jazz in June featuring Jackie Allen

Jazz in June has become more than just a tradition. It's a summer standard. The free Tuesday evening series is one of Lincoln's summer delights. Enjoy the Jazz in June Market at 12th & R Streets, then stroll onto the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus to listen to great jazz.

Jackie Allen will close out the 2013 season of Jazz in June on Tuesday, June 25. Allen, a critically acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and educator, has been described as “utterly distinctive and even innovative” by Billboard Magazine.

Allen has toured the world, including trips through Brazil, Germany, Italy, Morocco, the Netherlands, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and China, where she was the only jazz artist to headline at the Beijing Music Festival. Stateside, she’s made appearances in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and more.

Allen is joined by Hans Sturm on the bass, Tom Larson on piano, Dane Richeson on percussion, and John Moulder on guitar. Her latest release, “Sleepin’ Bee,” was released this spring.

For more information about Jazz in June, visit www.jazzinjune.com.
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Exhibits change monthly - check out the June shows!

MAIN GALLERY & SKYLIGHT:  'Passages' - Paintings by Laron McGinn, Photographs by Anne Thomas, and Tapestries/Paintings by Roberta Barnes

OUTBACK GALLERY: 'Black and White Photography' - by Randy Mittan

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Triple Amputee Pilot to Speak at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital

Modified Flight Plan authors Brian Thomas and Lisa Kovanda will speak at an event hosted by Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital on Friday, June 21. Modified Flight Plan, tells the story of Brian, a pilot and mechanic, whose dreams are put in danger because of a rare bleeding disorder. After enduring a spleen removal and chemotherapy in attempts to cure the disease, he is left with a weak immune system. In April of 2009, Brian left his job at Duncan Aviation, where he was an aviation mechanic, to go home with what he thought was the flu. Four hours later, he is comatose and on life-support. His hands, feet, and face develop gangrene, and ten days later when he wakes up, he must face the prospect of becoming a quadruple amputee. Surgeons are able to save his left hand, but he faces a long road to recovery, and regaining his life. Facing his situation with great courage, he overcomes these enormous setbacks and is able to regain his life through rehabilitation at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital.

Today, Brian is not only flying again, he also uses his experience to help others. In addition to being a writer, he is a Certified Peer Visitor with Amputee Empowerment Partners and a member of Pilots of America. And, he has returned to work at Duncan Aviation in Lincoln. Brian's co-author Lisa Kovanda is an award-winning writer and current President of the Nebraska Writers Guild. She is also a charter member of the Nebraska Film Association. She has penned Reckless Abandon, The Hunt, and Cedar in Seattle.

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In 2009 the Lincoln Arts Council received a generous gift from the estate of Ken Good, a portion of which was used to redevelop our website and establish an endowment. We offer our heart-felt thanks to Kenneth J. Good for his generosity and vision for a beautiful future.

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