Arts Spotlight | 2013 Mayor's Arts Awards
May 20th 2013 | Posted in: Mayor's Arts Awards | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
Morris "Magic Slim" Holt
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We are less than two months away from the 35th Annual 
Every First Friday of the month is an event that many communities across the nation celebrate. In Lincoln's Art Community, it allows a chance for local art galleries and establishments to open their doors to the public and have open house events where the public can come and see what is new in the art world. Here on the Lincoln Arts Council website, we offer a complete guide to all of open houses for Lincoln's First Friday Art Walk. If you know of an event that is happening, that is not listed in our guide, please feel free to email "Events" at 
Never hide your talent! The National Arts Program® is designed to give all visual artists - at all skill levels - an uninhibited opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional manner, and also to compete for cash prizes. Sponsored by the National Arts Program Foundation in support and cooperation with the City of Lincoln and Lincoln Public Schools, the exhibit is judged by professional artists and visual art professionals in Amateur, Intermediate, Professional, Teen and Youth classifications, and it is free to all who qualify. Don't miss this chance to be recognized for your creativity, and be proud of your art!Latest Events
Bess Dobson Walt, Lincoln Library Branch
May 20th 2013 | Posted in: Music | Posted by: Kokyo Taiko, Japanese drummers
Lincoln Libraries summer program
Bess Dobson Walt, Lincoln Library Branch
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Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company Dance Camp
May 20th 2013 | Posted in: Dance | Posted by: Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company
Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company for some summer dancing under the direction of our 2013 Faculty. Dance camp will be held Monday, July 29 through Saturday, August 3, 2013 at the Temple Building on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln city campus. The camp schedule is: 9 am–3 pm, Monday through Friday and Saturday, August 3, 9 am–12 pm. These times are approximate and will be finalized following registration.Camp curriculum includes ballet, pointe, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, turns, jumps and leaps,and acting. A special “How to Audition” workshop will be held Saturday, August 3, to prepare dancers for any audition. A professional accompanist will provide live piano music in ballet classes. Camp is open to all dancers ages 8 and up (age on July 29, 2013). All students and a parent/guardian must attend the Orientation Meeting on Monday,July 29, at 8:30 am. Audition workshop: Saturday, August 3, 9 am–12 pm. 2012 camp on YouTube
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Nutcracker Ballet
May 20th 2013 | Posted in: Dance | Posted by: Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company
There's no place like the ballet, especially at Christmastime. Join us for our 29th year of presenting the Nutcracker to the Lincoln community. Performances will be held Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 2pm, at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, 12th and R streets. Nearly 200 dance students from southeastern Nebraska star in our performance that also features a live orchestra and nationally-known guest artists. The classic story of The Nutcracker comes to life with the finest choreography, costumes, and scenery, making this production a treasured community tradition.
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Nutcracker and Snow White Auditions
May 20th 2013 | Posted in: Dance | Posted by: Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company
Ready for your dancing dreams to come to life? The Nutcracker Ballet is one of the longest-running and most prestigious performing arts events in Lincoln, and we’d love for you to be a part of the magic!
Nutcracker auditions will take place Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm inside Mabel Lee Hall (14th and Vine) on the UNL City Campus. A one-time audition fee of $20 is payable when you register online.
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Constructing History: Structures and Silhouettes
May 14th 2013 | Posted in: Visual | Posted by: Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery
Period dress speaks of the wearer and the decades past. Recreating historical garments allows us to learn about sewing and design. This exhibit features both original historical garments and reproductions, telling the story of fashion in the Midwest. Molly McPherson curates Constructing History: Structures and Silouetttes in partial fulfllment of her thesis work.
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