calendar november/december 2014
GREATER NEBRASKA HAPPENINGS
NOVEMBER Shea Wilkinson and Travis Apel. Through December 19 at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center in Nebraska City, Neb. Textiles by Shea Wilkinson and sculptures by Travis Apel. Both artists currently reside and work in Omaha, Nebraska. 10am–5pm. 402–874–9600. – khncenterforthearts.org Celebrate. November 1 through December 30 at Prairie Winds Art Center in Grand Island, Neb. Prairie Winds is very proud to present renowned Nebraska painter, Hal Haloun, as the featured artist for our holiday celebration this year. Hal’s newest creations will be in the gallery for two months along with the works of many special holiday artists. 308–381–4001. – prairiewindsart.com John Dennison and William Holland Exhibit. November 6–December 27 at the Norfolk Arts Center in Norfolk, Neb. Exhibit featuring John Dennison's pottery and William Holland's street art watercolors and drawings. 1–4pm. Free. 402–640–0744. – norfolkartscenter.org Escher & Chiara String Quartets. November 8 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln. The Lied Center and Sheldon Friends of Chamber Music celebrate their joint anniversaries with a spectacular program entitled 2,4,6,8! The Escher Quartet makes their Lied Center debut joining the Chiara Quartet and guests performing a program of duos, quartets and sextets, culminating with the remarkable Mendelssohn Octet. 7:30pm. 402–472–4747. – liedcenter.org Tree City Half Marathon. November 8 at Lied Lodge and Conference Center in Nebraska City, Neb. Enjoy a scenic, fall season run through one of Nebraska’s most picturesque communities. 9am. Entry $50, register online. 402–873– 8733. – completetiming.com
Whether it’s Thanksgiving dinner trimmings or holiday gifts, Sarpy County is the place for all your shopping adventures. Between Shadow Lake Towne Center and the Nebraska Crossing Outlets, each can be a one-stop shopping experience for the special people in your life. Or try both and buy yourself a gift too!
Family Tinsmithing Class. November 8–9 at Stuhr Museum in Grand Island. Participants will make cookie cutters, cups, boxes, or a lunch pail. Learn how to handle tools and create your own pieces that will be great in your home. This class is specifically designed for couples or a parent and child to take together and is taught by Railroad Town Tinsmith Loren Miller. 9am–4pm. Members, $95 for 2; nonmembers, $115. 308–385–5316 ext. 200. – stuhrmuseum.org American Indian Heritage Month Program. November 9 at Homestead National Monument of America in Beatrice, Neb. Learn about Native American history and culture. 2pm. Free. 402–223–3514. – nps.gov
Holiday Splendor Craft & Trade Show. November 10 at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds EXPO Building in Kearney, Neb. Take in over 200 booths of handmade crafts, health and skincare, delicious baked goods and a multitude of home–based businesses and trades. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity for your Christmas shopping in our 9th annual celebration. 9am– 6pm. 308–440–0153. – kearneyhub.com Foreigner. November 14 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, Neb. Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with ten multi–platinum albums and some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems. 7:30pm. Admission $65–$85. 402–472–4700. – liedcenter.org
Hometown Teams, a Smithsonian Exhibition. November 9–December 13 at Dawson County Historical Museum in Lexington, Neb. This exhibit explores how sports have shaped American culture. 308–324–5340.
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