MOSAIC 2019-2020 Brochure

IDEA-DRIVEN, CURIOSITY FUELED, RADICALLY INCLUSIVE

The Lied Center’s MOSAIC Series spotlights the Lied’s commitment to artistic excellence, education and social responsibility. The Series advances understanding and awareness around issues of diversity, equity and inclusion through collaboratively curated performances and public engagement programs. Presenting diverse perspectives on today’s most vital issues, MOSAIC is a creative platform facilitates opportunities to discuss, learn, challenge and empathize. Campus and community partnerships are the backbone of MOSAIC. Through this commitment to partnership, we leverage one another’s expertise, resources and networks, maximizing our ability to develop diverse audiences and strengthen our community.

ALL MOSAIC PERFORMANCES OFFER FREE TICKETS FOR UNL STUDENTS THROUGH THE LIED CENTER’S ARTS FOR ALL PROGRAM. VISIT GO.UNL.EDU/ARTSFORALL

“What if you don’t need a passport to go see the world?”

We have the luxury to be in a country where cultures and diversity live among us. All it takes is to be open a little more, listen a little more, and welcome a little more. MOSAIC promotes and celebrates the diversity of our world in a myriad of aspects: diversity in cultures and backgrounds, diversity in the possibilities and diversity within our own selves. I hope our students, our staff and faculty, and our Nebraska community will take this precious chance to “see the world” together. And guess what? No passport needed.”

– Thao Duong Education & Community Engagement Intern Class of 2021

A NIGHT OF CHINESE ARTS

Saturday, October 12, 2019, 7:30 pm | Kimball Hall Experience the culture of China, featuring excerpts of Beijing Opera, vocal folk songs, dance and traditional Chinese instrumental music. Celebrate an incredible evening of Chinese arts created through a partnership with the National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts, Confucius Institute of Chinese Opera (Binghamton University) and the UNL Confucius Institute.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Lecture & Demonstration on Chinese Arts, Fri. Oct. 11, 4-5:30 pm | Lied Commons Participants can engage in conversation with visiting expert performer/practitioners and participate in a martial arts demonstration.

STEFON HARRIS & BLACKOUT

Friday, October 18, 2019, 7:30 pm | Rococo Theatre

Heralded as “one of the most important artists in jazz” (The Los Angeles Times), Stefon Harris and his ensemble, Blackout, will perform selections from their latest album Sonic Creed. Their music belongs to the long history of socially and engaged jazz.

The music of Harris and Blackout belong to the long history of socially engaged jazz. Praised by many for its effortless blending of genres, Sonic Creed is described by Harris as a portrait of African-American life in modern day. In addition to his prolific jazz career, Harris is an advocate for jazz education and accomplished speaker on the topic of leadership. The discography of Harris and BLACKOUT pays homage to the roots of jazz while taking the genre to new heights.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

The Music of Social Change, A Conversation with Stefon Harris Friday, October 18, 2019, 3:30pm | The Crib - UNL Student Union

LEMON ANDERSEN, I TOO SING AMERICA

Thursday, November 21, 2019, 5:00 pm | Hudl, floor 4.

Friday, November 22, 2019, 12:00 pm | UNL City Union Auditorium

Tony Award® winning writer, actor, and Nike brand ambassador, Lemon Andersen works with UNL students of diverse backgrounds to develop spoken word performances that tackle the identity crisis in “their” America. Each narrative will be focused on giving the reader and listener a direct insight into the student’s cultural ties to the county, state, city, and campus.

The theme of “Integration” will be explored with the hopes of bringing diverse students closer together by celebrating what unites us, rather than what divides us. * This is an unticketed event. It is free and open to the public.

MARTHA REDBONE, BONE HILL

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Thursday, January 23, 2020, 7:30 pm | Kimball Hall Renowned blues and soul singer Martha Redbone — with her all- star band — explores her Appalachian family’s history in an epic that spans generations and music genres. Using her unique, award- winning blend of Native American elements and her deep roots in Appalachian folk and Piedmont blues, Redbone reveals a great untold American story. Bone Hill is an interdisciplinary theater work that brings to light an important piece of American mining history. The music is radically wideranging: from traditional Cherokee chants and lullabies to bluegrass to blues, gospel, jazz, Rock & Roll, R&B, and funk. The story is simply radical: uncompromising in its desire to be honest about uncomfortable subjects and especially the subject of race in America.

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BILL T. JONES/ARNIE ZANE COMPANY ON THE WATER

Thursday, February 27, 2020, 7:30 pm | Lied Center Main Stage

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

A master of modern dance, Bill T. Jones is a charismatic performer whose personal style draws on contact improvisation, African and Afro-Caribbean dance, and various modern dance techniques.

Through his company he has grappled with major social issues like racism and AIDS, presenting them in highly theatrical formats that found an enthusiastic international following. His work On the Water explores the relationship of loneliness and isolation as it relates to group identity. This performance will feature local dancers representing diverse movement traditions and experiences.

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THE SECOND CITY: SHE THE PEOPLE

Saturday, February 29, 2020, 7:30 pm | Lied Center Main Stage

We’ll bet you 72 cents on the dollar (or much, much less!) you’ll cheer for this sketch show entirely created, designed and performed by the fearlessly funny women of The Second City!

This show roasts the patriarchy, taking on everything from having it all…to having that sick feeling your government is trying to send you back to the Middle Ages. It’s time for women everywhere to collectively reclaim comedy!

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

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FOR QUESTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Ann Chang

Artistic Director | achang@unl.edu