A to Z Printing, just North of 14th & Yankee Hill Rd

A to Z Printing presents “Color and Motion,” textile art by Mary Dittenber. Show runs May 1st through June 30th Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 5pm 8230 Cody Drive, Lincoln.

Reception – May 9th 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

* NEW * Bodhi Imports, 1645 S. 17th St, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

This is the first, First Friday at Bodhi on May 3rd from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Lori Allison will be performing.  Matt Bruck will be showing his work of unique recycled industrial iron lamps.  And Rachel Miller, creator of Natural Vanity, will be giving out samples of her homemade skincare products.  And, yes, there will be refreshments, including wine.  Please come enjoy yourselves and support the arts of Lincoln.  If you dig it, Bodhi will be sure to do it again in June.

The Gallery at Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Dr

The Gallery at Art & Soul presents “What the Hell am I Shooting Here?” selected Photographs by Maggie Osterberg from April 18, 2013 – May 16th. Maggie Osterberg’s portfolio is rich with a variety of beautiful photographs. Her photographic views reveal an honest sensitivity to her subject matter. She achieves balance and harmony in her compositions by masterfully unifying content within context. Osterberg skillfully articulates her vision through her compositins, which is evident among the litany of photographs that can be found on her blog, “What the Hell am I Shooting Here?” (MediaWench.Wordpress.com) where her work was discovered. Osterberg achieves a distinctive clarity, soft tonal variation, bold shapes, and recognizable color relationships that take her work to a higher level. Each photo leads the viewer further inside its visual landscape as the composition slowly reveals its inner workings and orchestration, creating an entertaining and thought provoking experience for every viewer.

Eisentrager-Howard Gallery & MEDICI Gallery, Richards Hall, 7th & Stadium St, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Eisentrager-Howard Gallery presents the work of this semester’s graduating seniors in the “BA/BFA Capstone Exhibition” April 29-May 3. This semester’s exhibition features work by 39 students in a variety of media. A closing reception will be held on Friday, May 3 from 5-7 p.m. in the Gallery.

Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Kiechel Fine Art, 5733 S 34 St, Ste 300

M-F 9-5, Sat 10-5

Kiechel Fine Arts is currently exhibiting “ALL NEW!”  by Dan Howard.  This exhibition embodies Dan Howard’s effort to intermix the representational with the abstract, trying to show the coalescence of the two visual factors looming over the majority of art work for the past 100 years.  The exhibition is opening to the public June 7.

Kiechel Fine Art is located at 5733 S. 34th Street, Suite 300, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Works from the exhibition can be found on their website, www.kiechelart.com.

Kruger Gallery, 133 Architecture Hall, 10^th and ‘R’ Streets, City Campus

The Kruger Collection, located in the College of Architecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present a new exhibition Diminutive Design: Modern Miniatures from the Vitra Design Museum, opening on April 5.

In this exhibition, visitors will see miniature replicas of modern furniture by significant designers of the twentieth century.  The licensed miniatures are made in Germany by the Vitra Design Museum, an institution that specializes in documenting the history of design.  Important objects by Charles and Ray Eames, Henry Bertoia, George Nelson, and others are represented in the exhibition.

Each miniature sits within a setting designed at the College of Architecture including work by the winners of the third-year interior design studio competition entitled The Residential Environment.  Following the competition objective, students analyzed the attributes of one Vitra miniature, along with the exterior of the Sheldon Museum, built by architect Philip Johnson.  Using this analysis, they created a miniature piece of outdoor furniture and for use within a specific site in the Sheldon Museum Sculpture Garden.

One competition winner, Erica Fredericksen designed an installation, Tulip Chair Reinvented. Erica “created a model bench which was inspired and informed by three existing features: Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Chair, the geometric forms of the Sheldon Art Museum, and the bridge overlooking the Sheldon’s sculpture garden.”  The two other competition winners are Allison Placzek and Sara Wolfe.

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

The Kruger Collection was founded in 1997.  The Kruger Gallery is located on the first floor of Architecture Hall-West on the UNL City Campus, 10th and ‘R’ streets. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed university holidays.

* NEW * PLAY Creative, 2124 Y St, #131 – 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. Artist Talk: 5:00

First Friday will feature the works of abstract artist Dana Oltman. A spotlight on artist Dana, the art show, and a crawfish boil are all part of May’s First Friday. So join us for crawfish, delicious beverages, art, family and friends.
Additionally, we have updated our online gallery with our latest works on eyecandyartshows.com. Artwork from previous First Friday artists are available for sale through this site.

Porridge Papers, 1422 South Street, Seeking Submissions

Porridge Papers is gearing up for the 2nd season of First Fridays! They are excited to bring you another round of awesome art, so that means they are looking for some awesome artists! If you are interested in showing your work get in touch with lisa, 402.742.5415 or lisa@porridgepapers.com.

aorta, 116 N 14th Street, 2nd Floor

Aorta has a wonderful selection of vintage items, including apparel. Aorta has a focus on applique.

Robot Luv , 1410 O Street 2nd Floor

Robot Luv will be open showing a plethora of Carrie Masters work in a variety of media.

SP_CE Gallery, 1410 O Street 2nd Floor, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

SP CE Gallery presents a First Friday in SP CE. Kelsey Reifert’s chapbook I AM A NARWHAL is hitting the streets. Featuring readings by Rachael Wolfe, Amanda Huckins, and, of course, Kelsey Reifert.

SPATIVM, 1410 O Street 2nd Floor, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

SPATIVM Gallery presents Transparency + Landscapes – a painting exhibition by Chad M. Olsen.

“In a world that can be opaque, cynical or obscure at times, transparency can help elevate me to a higher state of being and understanding. There is fear in the subtlety of being vulnerable to another person. I admit, when I paint, I do not necessarily anticipate the outcome. What is important is the act of painting, because it allows me the opportunity to comprehend and understand the work. It is my meditation. It is when I’m most vulnerable.”

-Chad M. Olsen

About SPATIUM:
SPATIUM is a space for art. Art can be a somewhat subjective term outside of the academic world. But art is whatever a given person decides to call art. Others may disagree, but once a piece is labeled as “art” then the topic is up for discussion. Some may hold their ground, and others may change their minds. But once something is called “art” then it will always be “art” to someone. SPATIUM is a space for those discussions. SPATIUM is a space for artists, whether they are labeled: “academic”, “outsider”, “professional”, “amateur”, or anything else.  SPATIUM is a space for art. The name SPATIUM is Latin for “space” and is pronounced like the words “spa”, “tea”, & “um”.

Tugboat Gallery, (Gomez Art Supply) 116 N. 14th Street- second story, 7-10pm

Tugboat Gallery proudly presents “Physical Free Verse” featuring Jordan Buschur, Angeles Cossio and Victoria Hoyt – Opening First Friday May 3rd from 7:00-10:00 with DJ Ol’ Moanin’ and closing on May 31st.

“Physical Free Verse” risks the normal understanding between 2 and 3 dimensions utilizing digital prints, installation and oil paintings.

Artists on the Edge, Apothecary Lower Level

Artists On the Edge is an artist collective formed through a partnership between Open Studios, the Community Mental Health Center, and Lincoln Parks and Rec. The location for Artists on the Edge is the lower level of the Apothecary in the hallway of Crescent Moon and Sacred Heart Tattoo.

LPS Arts and Humanities Focus Program, 643 S. 25 Street

LPS Arts and Humanities Focus Program presents the final show of the 2012-2013 school year. “The Last Waltz” has a theme of Creativity. Join students and their families on Second Friday, May 10th from 5:50-7:30 PM.

Burkholder Project, 719 P Street, 7-9pm

MAIN GALLERY:  ‘Bits and Pieces’ – Assemblages by Julie McCullough

OUTBACK GALLERY:  Group Show featuring work by Alyssa Williams, Jay Gerber, Liz Shea, Matt Spilker, & Toney Redman

SKYLIGHT GALLERY:  Oil Paintings by Elizabeth Rieke Hefley

SPECIAL EXHIBIT:  Photographs by Pat Wendt

Regular Hours: Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM – 4 PM and Saturday from 9 AM – 3 PM.

County City Building, 555 South 10th St – 1st floor,  4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

First Friday Art Reception, May 3, 2013. Join Hildegard Center for the Arts as they honor Student Winners of the Heroes Among Us Visual Art Competition 4:30 – 6 p.m. Hosted by Mayor Chris Beutler and Hildegard Center for the Arts.

An introduction of Artists and Heroes and Artist Talk begins at 5:15 p.m. For further information, contact Liz Shea-McCoy at liz_shea@windstream.net or (402) 430-5923

Crescent Moon Coffee, 140 N. 8th St, 6:00 – 11:00 p.m.

First Friday Artwalk with featured artist William Matchett

Local singer/songwriter Mark Lowe 8-10pm

Crescent Moon Coffee is located in the lower level of the Apothecary building. Crescent Moon Coffee has been at home in the Haymarket District since 2001. There are performances six nights a week and a monthly featured artist for First Friday Art Walks.

Regular Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 11pm, Saturday 7:00am – 11:00pm, Sunday 9:00am – 1:00pm

Cultiva Espresso and Crepes, 727 S. 11th St., 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Cultiva Espresso and Crepes will be open until 8:00 p.m. No information on First Friday artwork available.

Doc’s Place presents FIVE YEARS IN THE LIFE OF WHITNEY WILLIAMS. A new show from local artist Whitney Williams explores themes of gender, memory and the creative process with drawings and paintings spanning the past five years of her work. Different projects from the recent past collide in one exhibition. One body of work includes pieces which try to capture the ephemeral quality of polaroids in the more permanent medium of paint and another among them is a visual catalog of human ears. Also on display is a selection of drawings from Williams’ “One Drawing a Day” series. The show opens on Monday, April 29th and will continue through Monday, June 3rd. An opening reception will be held Friday, May 3rd from 6 to 10:00 PM.

Gallery 9, 124 N. 9th St, Suite 4, 6:30- 9:30 p.m.

Gallery 9 presents “In Cahoots” New Work By Judith Andre  & Su Harvey Individually, these two artists create beautiful work that audiences always find engaging, unique and eye catching. Join Kiln formed Glass Artist Judith Andre, and Mixed Media and Mosaic Artist Su Harvey as they join together to share their latest creations!

Regular Hours: Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sundays from Noon to 5:00 pm.

Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q Street

Great Plains Art Museum continues Spurs & Spitfire Humor of the American West.

Regular Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays, holiday weekends and between exhibitions.

Indigo Bridge Books, 701 P Street, Suite 102, 6-10 p.m.

Indigo Bridge presents fresh, new art and live music. Join them on your art walk to see some fabulous works in paint, photography, mixed-media and more. Indigo’s wall space is dedicated to a partnership with The 815 and Artists on the Edge. Each month the Wood Room has a new featured artist.

Live Yes Studio & Gallery, 330 S. 13th St., 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Live Yes Studio is doing some spring cleaning, which means all of our original works of art will be discounted for this event. Stop on down and show your support for these local artists. We hope to see you there.

Michael Forsberg Gallery, 100 N 8th Street, 12 noon to 8:00 p.m.

The Michael Forsberg Gallery has a variety of Michael’s work for display and sale. Michael is an award winning conservation photographer. Forsberg’s images are a dramatic witness to the awesome spirit of the wide open. The subjects of his photos include Plant Life, Wildlife, Birds, cranes and Landscapes.

METRO GALLERY, 1316 N Street, Suite 101, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Metro Gallery will be hosting an art FAC from 4:00 – 6:00 so you can catch all of the other galleries.

*NEW* MILESTONE GALLERY, 1001 O Street, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Milestone Gallery presents “Heroes & She-roes” Older Americans Month 2013 Exhibit by Sharon Aden “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our Heroes and She-roes!” . . . Maya Angelou. Join us as we unveil our window display of portraits in a variety of mediums that celebrate the beauty and resilience of our Aging Americans.

Opening reception: Friday, May 3, 2013 – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

The show will hang from May 1 – May 28, 2013

Located in the Aging Partners Downtown Senior Center

Noyes Art Gallery, 119 S. 9th St, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Noyes Art Gallery presents the art of  Brenda Scott, Franny Upp, Kris and Beth Anderzhon, Lisa Smith, Thurston Baker, and Jessica Taylor

Regular Hours: Monday – Friday  10:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday  10:00am – 5:00pm

Screen Ink – 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.

416 S. 11th Street

Screen Ink presents “Outside the LUX Box” a fundraiser for LUX Center for the Arts on Friday, May 3 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. One hundred artists, members of the media, small business owners, and artists from the Commission for the Blind have transformed a metal lunch box into a piece of art to support LUX Center for the Arts.  On this evening, each piece will be sold for $100 at Screen Ink, 416 South 11th Street in Lincoln, NE.   All proceeds support LUX Center for the Arts and its arts education programs in the community.  Major Sponsor:  Local Hero Design;  Supporting Sponsor: Play Creative, Screen Ink., and Porridge Papers.

Sheldon Museum of Art, 12th & R Streets, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sheldon Museum of Art presents “The Naked Museum.” Celebrate the return of the muses to the museum with performances by the Skyros Quartet, UNL piano students, and works by student composer Brittany Bydalek. They will also recognize Sheldon Art Association members.

Regular Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Ten Thousand Villages, 140 North 8th Street, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Ten Thousand Villages has a drum circle in the store every First Friday. Bring your own drum, or use ours, but most importantly, have some fun! Drumming will take place between 8-9pm.

Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit Fair Trade store which works with artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or  underemployed in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. This income helps pay for food, education, health care and housing.

Regular Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Closed Sunday

*NEW* Warehouse #4 Opening – Coming in JUNE!

Warehouse #4 will be opening a new gallery space in June. Look here next month for more details. This is a graphic design focused location.

Workspace Gallery,  440 N 8th Street, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

WORKSPACE GALLERY opens Vivian Spiegelman’s Refuse Encore. This group of photograms was created from a variety of packaging materials – mostly plastic containers and utensils. Our world has been transformed by plastic. It is a dominant substance in our material world of commerce. Reception for Refuse Encore by Vivian Spiegelman: Friday, May 3, 6:00-8:00 pm; Gallery talk with the curator at 7:00 pm.

Lancaster Event Center – Spring Plant Affair

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

What do plants have to do with the university? Well, the Spring Plant Affair, the midwest’s largest gardening event, is sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This sale is huge and takes lots of helping hands to put it on. It is definitely worth checking out. If you have spring fever – you can find a solution. Here it is in their words, “More than 500 different varieties of plants will be offered at the day-long plant sale, with educational talks, “Talk-abouts” and garden vendors all under the same roof. Plants are selected for regional suitability, uniqueness and demand and are provided by Bluebird Nursery, Inc. of Clarkson, NE. Gardeners will find perennials, herbs, native plants, temperennials, vines and a variety of trees and shrubs—something for everyone.”

University Place Art Festival – Between 47th & 48th on St. Paul Avenue

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Speaking of something for everyone, here is another twist on our University theme. University Place – near Wesleyan University is located at approximately 48th & St. Paul Avenues. This weekend you will find a plethora of exhibitors, artists, local businesses and musicians all in one place trying to raise awareness of University Place and the contributions UniPlace makes to the Art & Cultural environment of Lincoln. I have it on good authority that a great time to show up will be around 1:00 p.m. There will be fun performances throughout the day including music, dance, and art demonstrations. Neighborhood businesses shown in this post will have “Art Festival” sales.

Lied Center – UNL’s School of Music presents Verdi’s Requiem

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

One final benefit a great university brings to the community is performance. This one will be hard to beat. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students, but it will be worth the price – guaranteed. According to the Lied Center website, “Around 350 members of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Symphony Orchestra and combined choruses will perform Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem in honor of the 200th anniversary of the composer’s birth. ‘It’s also a piece that has not been heard in this location for a very long time, so that, in itself, makes it really extraordinary.’  The piece was last performed at UNL in 1968 in the Coliseum.”

Friday, April 26th, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  * * UNL Clay and Print Sale * * Richards Hall * * Art & Raffle tickets for sale

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. * * Common Good Farm * * Spring Plant Sale

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. * * Solid Rock Gymnastics * * Parent Supervised Preschool Playday * * $5 per child

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. * * Bethany Branch Library * * Inspiring Reading – Books to Improve Your Life Presenter – Kim* * Free

10:30 -11:30 a.m. * * Barnes & Noble South Pointe * * Meet Curious George Storytime * * Free

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. * * International Quilt Study Center * * Public Lecture – “Domesticating Quilts: Furnishings and Folk Art” * * Free

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. * * Lancaster Event Center * * Spring Affair Preview * * Tickets $25

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. * * Haymarket Theater * * Grease * * Tickets $10 call 402-477-2600

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Nebraska Wesleyan – McDonald Theater * * Mother Courage * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * JOYO Theater * * Call 402-466-2441 for Show Info  * * $5 admission

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * TADA Theater * * Pageant * * Tickets $18 * * Call 402-438-8232

7:30 – 11:30 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Teen Night * * $6 + Skate Rental

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. * * Crescent Moon Coffee * * Roots Rock ‘n Roll with The Resonators * * Free

Saturday, April 27th, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. * * Lancaster Event Center * * Spring Affair Plant Sale * * Admission: Free

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. * * University Place Art Festival * * 48th & St. Paul * * Free

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  * * UNL Clay and Print Sale * * Richards Hall * * Art & Raffle tickets for sale

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. * * Common Good Farm * * Spring Plant Sale

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. * * Indigo Bridge Books * * Bilingual Children’s Storytime * * Free

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. * * Michaels Kids Club * * Mother’s Day Memory Frame * * $2 per child

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Tiny Tots (10 & under only) * * $4 + Skate Rental

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. * * Urban Legends Art Studio * * Family Open Studio * * Fee varies

10:00 – 3:00 p.m.   * * Sheldon Museum of Art * * Slow Art Day * * Free admission

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. * *  Barnes & Noble South Pointe * * Storytime * * Free

12:00 – 4:30 p.m. * * Lancaster Event Center * * UNL Rodeo – Kids Day * * 12 & under free

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Matinee * * $5 + Skate Rental

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * A Planet for Goldilocks  * * Admission $8/$5.50

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * TADA Theater * * Pageant * * Tickets $18 * * Call 402-438-8232

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * Haymarket Theater * * Grease * * Tickets $10 call 402-477-2600

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * A Planet for Goldilocks  * * Admission $8/$5.50

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. * * Urban Legends Art Studio * * University Place Art Days Participant – Stop in!

7:00 – 10:00 p.m. * * Pershing Center * * No Coast Derby Girls * * Tickets $12

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * JOYO Theater * * Call 402-466-2441 for Show Info * * $5 admission

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Lied Center * * UNL Presents Verdi’s Requiem * * Tickets $20 call 402-472-4747

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Auld Pavillion * * Doeden Dance * * Call Henry for more information 970-692-4208

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * TADA Theater * * Pageant * * Tickets $18 * * Call 402-438-8232

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Nebraska Wesleyan – McDonald Theater * * Mother Courage * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384

7:30 – 11:30 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Teen Night * * $6 + Skate Rental

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. * * Crescent Moon Coffee * * Local Acoustic Musicians Ace and Dan

8:00 – 11:00 p.m. * * Hyde Observatory * * Star Gazing * * Free

Sunday, April 28th, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. * * Common Good Farm * * Spring Plant Sale

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. * * Old Cheney Farmer’s Market * * First Week!

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * Spring Creek Prairie * * Kite Flying * * $2 per person

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Matinee * * $5 + Skate Rental

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * A Planet for Goldilocks * * Admission $8/$5.50

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. * * International Quilt Study Center * * Don Beld Public Tour of Exhibits * * Regular admission applies

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. * *  Nebraska Wesleyan – McDonald Theater * * Mother Courage * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * A Planet for Goldilocks * * Admission $8/$5.50

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. * * Kimball Recital Hall * * UNL Big Red Singers and Vocal Jazz * * General admission $5 at the door

4:00 – 8:00 p.m. * * JOYO Theater * * Ladies Night Out at the Movies – Fresh Start Benefit * * Special Showing of “Lincoln” * * Tickets $25 at the door

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. * * South Branch Library * * Family Film Night * * Free

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Family Night * * $5.00 each or $12.00 for up to 5 members in a family + Skate Rental

Mueller Planetarium & Morrill Hall

Astronomy Day

9:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Morrill Hall and the Mueller Planetarium are a cool place to visit any weekend. There you will find fun exhibits, interesting facts, and hands-on experiences. But, this weekend is special. This is Astronomy Day. According to a UNL press release, “Attendees will learn about planets, optics, telescopes, physics, robotics, space travel, nanotechnology and more. Many organizations will be presenting activities and demonstrations. The event features prizes, educational laser shows, and activities about space, science and more. Regular museum admission will be required. Museum members are free.”

Showings of “Lasers in Astronomy” by Prismatic Magic are also available for an additional fee in the Mueller Planetarium. This educational laser show explores how state-of-the-art laser technology is helping astronomers better understand the universe. Show times are 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Evening performances are also available – “Laser Beatles” (which is 40 minutes long) shows at 8 p.m. “Laser Led Zeppelin” (50 minutes) shows at 9 p.m.  The Led Zeppelin show is not intended for children.

Tickets, available at the museum’s front desk the day of the show only, are $8 general admission and $7 for members (with a valid ID card).

UNL Rodeo – Kids Performance

Lancaster Event Center

Noon – 4:00 p.m.

If stars aren’t your thing, perhaps you are a bit more into animals? Well, if so, you should mosey on out to the Lancaster Event Center. There you will find 250 college rodeo athletes from Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota who will be trying to earn their way to the College National Finals in Casper, Wyoming. They will compete in 9 different events composed of Bareback Riding, Break Away Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Goat Tying, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Come and help support your Husker Rodeo Team!

Kids day will start at noon on Saturday. There will be FREE family friendly activities to participate in promoting agriculture and rodeo awareness. Children 12 and under will get in free for the Saturday 1:30pm performance ONLY. Tickets are $8 for adults in advance or $12 at the door.

Neat Repeatz – 8400 Cody Drive

9:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Last week we featured an event at the Lancaster Event Center – if you didn’t make it to the Northeast part of Lincoln, perhaps you can venture down into the Southwest corner. Neat Repeatz is in a new location this year – 8400 Cody Drive. And, while it is a bit of drive, it can be worth your time to pick up in season items for your kids that are in great shape at even better prices. Get brand names and save a bundle. Many of the items on Saturday will be 25% off – for an even better sale – check it out Sunday where lots of items will be 50% off.

**Special Sunday Event**

Lincoln’s Earth Day Celebration

Antelope Park

Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Earth Day is officially Monday, April 22nd. However, Lincoln will celebrate on Sunday, April 21st. You can find the majority of the kid friendly events at Antelope Park. From Noon – 5:00 there will be a Party in the Park with farmer’s market vendors, expo booths, and earth-friendly demonstrations. Some of the activities are yet to be announced, so if you are feeling like an adventure, bike on over to Antelope Park on Sunday and check out the many unique Earth Day offerings.

Friday, April 19th, 2013

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. * * Solid Rock Gymnastics * * Parent Supervised Preschool Playday * * $5 per child

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. * * Bethany Branch Library * * Presenter – Erin * * Free

10:30 -11:30 a.m. * * Barnes & Noble South Pointe * * Meet Curious George Storytime * * Free

11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. * * Neat Repeatz * * Children’s Consignment Sale * * Admission Free

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. * * Haymarket Theater * * Grease * * Tickets $10 call 402-477-2600

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. * * Lied Center * * The Spencers Theatre of Illusion * * Tickets Call 402-472-4747

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Nebraska Wesleyan – Miller Theater * * Spoon River Anthology * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * JOYO Theater * * Call 402-466-2441 for Show Info  * * $5 admission

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * TADA Theater * * Pageant * * Tickets $18 * * Call 402-438-8232

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * UNL Theater * * Taming of the Shrew * * Tickets Call 402-472-4747

7:30 – 10:30 p.m. * * Lancaster Event Center * * UNL Rodeo * * Tickets $12 at door

7:30 – 11:30 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Teen Night * * $6 + Skate Rental

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. * * Crescent Moon Coffee * * Acoustic Roots/Folk with The McGovern String Band * * Free

Saturday, April 20th, 2013

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. * * Lancaster Event Center * * Spring Fling Flea Market * * Admission: $2.50

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. * * Neat Repeatz * * Children’s Consignment Sale – 25% off Day * * Admission Free

9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. * * Morrill Hall * * Astronomy Day * * Regular Admission Applies

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. * * Indigo Bridge Books * * Bilingual Children’s Storytime * * Free

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. * * Williamsburg Hy-Vee * * Kids Club – Earth Day Treats * * $7 per child

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. * * Michaels Kids Club * * Trash to TREEsure * * $2 per child

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. * * South Pointe Pavillion * * Rain Barrel Auction * * Lincoln Children’s Zoo Fundraiser

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Tiny Tots (10 & under only) * * $4 + Skate Rental

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. * * Urban Legends Art Studio * * Family Open Studio * * Fee varies

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. * * Sheldon Museum of Art * * Encounters Workshop * * Call 402-472-4524 to register.

10:00 – 3:00 p.m.   * * International Quilt Study Center * * Quilts for Community Demonstration by Loose Threads * * Regular Admission Applies

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. * *  Barnes & Noble South Pointe * * Storytime * * Free

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * Lasers in Astronomy  * * Admission $8/$5.50

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * Lasers in Astronomy  * * Admission $8/$5.50

12:00 – 4:30 p.m. * * Lancaster Event Center * * UNL Rodeo – Kids Day * * 12 & under free

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Matinee * * $5 + Skate Rental

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * Lasers in Astronomy  * * Admission $8/$5.50

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * Lasers in Astronomy  * * Admission $8/$5.50

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * TADA Theater * * Pageant * * Tickets $18 * * Call 402-438-8232

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * Haymarket Theater * * Grease * * Tickets $10 call 402-477-2600

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * Lasers in Astronomy  * * Admission $8/$5.50

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. * * Urban Legends Art Studio * * Call 402-470-0331 * * $30 per painter

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * JOYO Theater * * Call 402-466-2441 for Show Info * * $5 admission

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * UNL Theater * * Taming of the Shrew * * Tickets Call 402-472-4747

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Auld Pavillion * * USA Dance * * Call Henry for more information 970-692-4208

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * TADA Theater * * Pageant * * Tickets $18 * * Call 402-438-8232

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Lancaster Event Center * * UNL Rodeo * * Tickets $12 at door

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Nebraska Wesleyan – Miller Theater * * Spoon River Anthology * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384

7:30 – 11:30 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Teen Night * * $6 + Skate Rental

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. * * Sheldon Museum of Art * * American Chamber Players * * Tickets Call 402-435-5454

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. * * Crescent Moon Coffee * * Acoustic music with Orion Walsh, Rich Confer, and Jordan-Morgan Lansdowne

8:00 – 11:00 p.m. * * Hyde Observatory * * Star Gazing * * Free

Sunday, April 21st, 2013

10:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * Lancaster Event Center * * Spring Fling Flea Market * * Admission: $2.50

11:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. * * Neat Repeatz * * Children’s Consignment Sale – 50% off day * * Admission Free

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Matinee * * $5 + Skate Rental

1:30 – 4:30 p.m. * * Morrill Hall * * Sunday with a Scientist – Stormwater Management: Running Rain * * Regular Admission Applies

1:30 – 4:30 p.m. * * Lancaster Event Center * * UNL Rodeo – Military Veterans & Senior Day * * Tickets $12 at the door

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * Dark plus Curiosity Mars Rover & Night Sky Update  * * Admission $8/$5.50

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. * * Indigo Bridge Books * * INDILearn – Anti-bullying & Diversity * * Free

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * TADA Theater * * Pageant * * Tickets $18 * * Call 402-438-8232

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * UNL Theater * * Taming of the Shrew * * Tickets Call 402-472-4747

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. * *  Nebraska Wesleyan – Miller Theater * * Spoon River Anthology * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * Dark plus Curiosity Mars Rover & Night Sky Update  * * Admission $8/$5.50

4:00 – 8:00 p.m. * * JOYO Theater * * Ladies Night Out at the Movies – Fresh Start Benefit * * Special Showing of “Lincoln” * * Tickets $25 at the door

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. * * South Branch Library * * Family Film Night * * Free

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Family Night * * $5.00 each or $12.00 for up to 5 members in a family + Skate Rental

Lincoln Children’s Museum

Lincoln Logs Event

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Exciting doesn’t begin to describe this event on Saturday! First, admission to the Children’s Museum is FREE all day Saturday. The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and many business partners are planning to break two Guinness World Records on Saturday. The Lincoln Log build event will be in the center of the museum, however there will be tons of great kid activities throughout the entire building. You can have a free lumberjack photo taken in the FOTObrations FOTObooth. Or, you can build your own Lincoln Log structure or other fun activities based on this weekend’s big goal! This is certainly one for the record books!

Take 2 Consignment Sale

Lancaster Event Center

10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

‘Tis the season where the weather changes, repeatedly, and as it warms up you realize just how much your children have grown in just a few months. There are several consignment sales – this one kicks off the season. Take 2 will be at the Lancaster Event Center. The sale opens Thursday and runs through Sunday. Stop out there and peek at the next larger size for your kiddos. We have always found great bargains there.

Nebraska Wesleyan – Spoon River Anthology

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

If you aren’t familiar with Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology, let me encourage you to attend this show. A bit dark and twisted at times, this is a bunch of epitaphs of the community’s most upstanding and down in the gutter citizens. Plus, you get the perspectives of everyone in between. I think seeing this show staged would be a great experience – especially if you have read a few of the stories of the people from this small Illinois town. Tickets are $10 and the show will be performed in the Miller Theater on the Wesleyan Campus.

UNL Theatrix – Taming of the Shrew

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

If you haven’t been to a UNL Theatrix production lately, this would be a great one. Not only is it a great show, being one of Shakespeare’s early comedies, but I have it on good authority that this is an exceptional cast. The show runs this weekend and next, so if your calendar is full this week, you may want to get your tickets now. You can call the Lied Center box office at 402-472-4747 or get them online at the link above.

Friday, April 12th, 2013

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. * * Solid Rock Gymnastics * * Parent Supervised Preschool Playday * * $5 per child

10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. * * Lancaster Event Center * * Take 2 Consignment Sale * * Free admission

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. * * Bethany Branch Library * * Presenter – Rebecca * * Free

10:30 -11:30 a.m. * * Barnes & Noble South Pointe * * Fun & Silly Poems Storytime * * Free

6:00 – 8:30 p.m. * * Sheldon Museum of Art * * Joy Harjo in Concert * * Free and open to all.

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Nebraska Wesleyan – Studio Theater * * Cabaret * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Nebraska Wesleyan – Miller Theater * * Spoon River Anthology * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * JOYO Theater * * Call 402-466-2441 for Show Info  * * $5 admission

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * TADA Theater * * Pageant * * Tickets $18 * * Call 402-438-8232

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * UNL Theater * * Taming of the Shrew * * Tickets Call 402-472-4747

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Johnny Carson Theater * * Evenings of Dance * * Tickets on site – $12

7:30 – 11:30 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Teen Night * * $6 + Skate Rental

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. * * Crescent Moon Coffee * * Rockabilly music with The Mezcal Brothers * * Free

Saturday, April 13th, 2013

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. * * Indigo Bridge Books * * Bilingual Children’s Storytime * * Free

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. * * Lowe’s Build & Grow * * The Crood’s: Planter * * Free

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. * * Michaels Kids Club * * Earth Friendly Fox * * $2 per child

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Tiny Tots (10 & under only) * * $4 + Skate Rental

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. * * Urban Legends Art Studio * * Family Open Studio * * Fee varies

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. * * Sheldon Museum of Art * * Encounters Workshop * * Call 402-472-4524 by April 12 to register.

10:00 – 3:00 p.m.   * * International Quilt Study Center * * Quilts for Community Demonstration by Lincoln Quilters Guild * * Regular Admission Applies

10:00 – 5:00 p.m. * * Lincoln Children’s Museum * * Lincoln Logs Event * * Free admission

10:00 – 5:00 p.m. * * Hobby Town USA * * Grand Opening Event * * Free

10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. * * Lancaster Event Center * * Take 2 Consignment Sale * * Free admission

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. * *  Barnes & Noble South Pointe * * Storytime * * Free

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Matinee * * $5 + Skate Rental

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * Dark plus Curiosity Mars Rover & Night Sky Update  * * Admission $8/$5.50

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * TADA Theater * * Pageant * * Tickets $18 * * Call 402-438-8232

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * Dark plus Curiosity Mars Rover & Night Sky Update  * * Admission $8/$5.50

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. * * Urban Legends Art Studio * * Tuscany * * Call 402-470-0331 * * $30 per painter

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * JOYO Theater * * Call 402-466-2441 for Show Info * * $5 admission

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * UNL Theater * * Taming of the Shrew * * Tickets Call 402-472-4747

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Johnny Carson Theater * * Evenings of Dance * * Tickets on site – $12

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * TADA Theater * * Pageant * * Tickets $18 * * Call 402-438-8232

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Nebraska Wesleyan – Studio Theater * * Cabaret * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Nebraska Wesleyan – Miller Theater * * Spoon River Anthology * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384

7:30 – 11:30 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Teen Night * * $6 + Skate Rental

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. * * Crescent Moon Coffee * * Singer/Songwriter Gerardo Meza

8:00 – 11:00 p.m. * * Hyde Observatory * * Star Gazing * * Free

Sunday, April 14th, 2013

10:00 – 3:00 p.m. * *  Lancaster Event Center * * Take 2 Consignment Sale * * Free admission

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Matinee * * $5 + Skate Rental

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * Dark plus Curiosity Mars Rover & Night Sky Update  * * Admission $8/$5.50

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * TADA Theater * * Pageant * * Tickets $18 * * Call 402-438-8232

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * Nebraska Wesleyan – Studio Theater * * Cabaret * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. * *  Nebraska Wesleyan – Miller Theater * * Spoon River Anthology * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. * * Mueller Planetarium * * Dark plus Curiosity Mars Rover & Night Sky Update  * * Admission $8/$5.50

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. * * Bennett Martin Branch Library * * Ames Reading Series – Kwame Dawes * * Free

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. * * Lincoln Organ Showcase (Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 6001 A Street, Lincoln) * David Pickering * * Tickets online

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. * * Johnny Carson Theater * * Evenings of Dance * * Tickets on site – $12

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. * * South Branch Library * * Family Film Night * * Free

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. * * Skate Zone * * Family Night * * $5.00 each or $12.00 for up to 5 members in a family + Skate Rental

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. * * Nebraska Wesleyan – Studio Theater * * Cabaret * * Tickets $10 * * Call 402-465-2384