The Arts Across Nebraska connects Lied artists to Nebraska communities throughout the state. The program provides up to three tours every year, which are offered to presenting partners and communities in the state at an affordable rate. The Lied Center is responsible for contracting with the artist(s), routing and providing technical assistance on tour. The artist(s) usually provide a public performance, and/or student matinee or workshop in each community.
2018-2019 ARTS ACROSS NEBRASKA SEASON SCHEDULE
CIVIL WAR VOICES, a theatrical concert
Nebraska City | November 5, 7:00pm, Nebraska City High School, Free Admission
McCook | November 7, 7:00pm, Nebraska City High School, Free Admission
Crete | November 9, 7:00pm, Doane University, Heckman Auditorium, Free Admission
Civil War Voices tells the compelling and passionate true stories of real people who lived through the conflict, using the actual words the characters left behind in diaries, letters, and other writings. All new arrangements of traditional melodies of the period by renowned composer Mark Hayes advance the narrative and sharpen the emotional impact of the stories.
My Ántonia
Kearney | February 11, 7:00pm, Merryman Performing Arts Center
Scottsbluff | February 14, 7:30pm, Midwest Theater
Red Cloud | February 19, 7:30pm, Red Cloud Opera House
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Willa Cather’s novel, this new theatrical adaptation of My Ántonia is told through the memories of narrator Jim Burden. Jim returns to Nebraska after 20 years to see Ántonia, the immigrant girl who shaped his understanding of life. Experience Cather’s tale of the people and land of the Great Plains.
Passing it Forward: The American Dream?
Scottsbluff | April 24, 7:30pm, Midwest Theater
This piece of tap dance theatre by Tapestry Dance Company explores the rich and complicated history of our country. The performance encourages the audience to reflect on the role of immigration in creating the rich diversity of cultures that make up our American heritage. Through historical traditions and new works of tap dance set to a diversified musical score of spoken-word poetry, hip-hop, jazz, and American classics, Tapestry sets a rhythm of communication, hope, and healing.
2018-2019 ARTS ACROSS NEBRASKA is made possible with the support of: Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Friends of Lied, Richard P. Kimmel and Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation. Artist transportation is provided by Sid Dillon
If you are interested in finding out more about the Arts Across Nebraska tours, please contact Erin Poor by phone, 402.472.3215, or email, erin.poor@unl.edu.
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