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02/18/2014
Great Plains Seminar to cover changing ideas on population growth
Great Plains residents and boosters have often welcomed and promoted population growth in the region. And yet the ideas of British pastor Thomas Malthus -- who famously argued at the turn of the 19th century that population growth …
02/26/2014
02/20/2014
'Japan and Fashion' opens Monday at UNL's Hillestad Gallery
"Japan and Fashion: Influence and Impact" will open Feb. 24 in the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The exhibit, curated by Barbara Trout, professor of textiles, merch…
02/24/2014
02/13/2014
Morrill Hall's Sunday with a Scientist explores snakes Feb. 23
The University of Nebraska State Museum's next Sunday with a Scientist program for children and families will explore snakes of the past and present. The program will be 1:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Morrill Hall, south of 14th and Vin…
02/23/2014
02/10/2014
'Titanoboa: Monster Snake' slithers into Morrill Hall Feb. 22
Slithering in at 48 feet long, a realistic replica of the world's largest snake will be on exhibit Feb. 22 through Sept. 7 at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Morrill Hall. Titanoboa lived 60 milli…
02/22/2014
02/14/2014
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper tribute at Lied Center Feb. 22
"Nebraska's Home for the Arts," the Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will honor rock and roll legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper by bringing to the stage John Mueller's Wint…
02/22/2014
02/10/2014
Tony-nominated 'Rock of Ages' to rock the Lied Center on Feb. 15
"Nebraska's Home for the Arts," the Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is preparing for the mind blowing, face-melting, five-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical, "Rock of Ages." …
02/15/2014
02/6/2014
Lied Center hosts biggest bluegrass event of the year
Legendary bluegrass artists Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn will join the Del McCoury Band at "Nebraska's Home for the Arts," the Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13. …
02/13/2014
01/22/2014
E.N. Thompson dialogue will explore American military's role
After more than a decade of fighting against terrorism in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the United States faces tough questions about the role of its military, the costs of maintaining troop numbers, developing new weapo…
02/11/2014
02/6/2014
Activist Wu to address U.S./China relations in 21st century
The University Program Council at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present "In the Mouth of the Dragon: U.S./China Relations in the 21st Century" with human rights activist Harry Wu on Feb. 10. Wu wil…
02/10/2014
12/19/2013
Friends of Lied hosts 12th biennial 'Emerald Nights' gala on Lied main stage
Dinner, dancing and a live auction will take center stage on Feb. 8 when the Friends of Lied hosts the 12th biennial gala, this year titled "Emerald Nights." The Friends of Lied is a group of volunteers who …
02/8/2014
01/27/2014
'Dinosaurs and Disasters' Feb. 8 at Morrill Hall
The University of Nebraska State Museum and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences will host the 10th annual "Dinosaurs and Disasters" family fun day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Mo…
02/8/2014
02/3/2014
Tet festival celebration is Feb. 8 at Sheldon Museum of Art
The Asian Community and Cultural Center of Lincoln and Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host a Tet festival Vietnamese New Year celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Sheldon, 12th and R streets. The event …
02/8/2014
01/28/2014
First Friday events set Feb. 7 at UNL museums, galleries
Several University of Nebraska-Lincoln museums and galleries will offer visitors extended hours, free admission and activities on Feb. 7 in conjunction with Lincoln's First Friday festivities. From City Campus to East Campus, art l…
02/7/2014
01/29/2014
Classic rock laser shows return to Mueller Planetarium
Mueller Planetarium at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Morrill Hall will light up with laser light shows on Feb. 7 and 8. Brilliant laser graphics and abstract images set to the hits of the Beatle…
02/7/2014
01/7/2014
Iraq war veteran to speak at Prairie Schooner winter launch event
Poet and Iraq war veteran Brian Turner will speak at a Feb. 4 event at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln celebrating the launch of Prairie Schooner's winter issue, with readings by contributors Ted Genoways, Eduardo Halfon and Mih…
02/4/2014

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