Thu, Dec 11, 2008
December 11, 2008
Ceramics Professor Wins National Teaching Award
Gail Kendall, Hixson-Lied professor of art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has received the 2009 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts' Excellence in Teaching Award. The award will be presented at the council's national conference April 8-11 in Phoenix.
The Excellence in Teaching Award places Kendall in the elite company of the finest educators in the country, recognized for their many years as extraordinary teachers, demonstrated excellence in their own work and continuing accomplishments among students. more...
STUDIO THEATRE, TEMPLE BUILDING, 7:30PM
UNL's Nebraska Repertory Theatre Presents The Santaland Diaries
The Nebraska Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, presents Executive Director Paul Steger in David Sedaris's biting comedy The Santaland Diaries. Based on an essay of the same name, the play is built around the musings of a single character on his ultimate nightmare: working as a Santaland Elf at Macy's in New York City
The production, directed by Artistic Director Virginia Smith, will have performances December 11 at 7:30 pm, December 12 at 7:30 and 10:00 pm, December 13 at 7:30 and 10:00 pm and December 14 at 2:00 pm in the Studio Theatre, first floor of the Temple Building at 12th and R Streets. Tickets are $20, $18 faculty/staff and senior citizens, and $10 students with ID. Tickets are available from the Lied Center Ticket Office, 301 N. 12 Monday through Friday 11 AM to 5:30 PM and one hour prior to the performance in the Temple Theatres Lobby, or by telephone at 472-4747 or 800-432-3231.
NEBRASKA REPERTORY THEATRE
MARY RIEPMA ROSS MEDIA ARTS CENTER
The Secrets and Happy-Go-Lucky Play at the Ross
UNL's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center presents The Secrets and Happy-Go-Lucky. The Secrets will have play through December 11, while Happy Go Lucky will show through December 21.
In The Secrets, two young women discover their own voices in a repressive orthodox culture where females are forbidden to sing, let alone speak out. Naomi, the studious, devoutly religious daughter of a prominent rabbi, convinces her father to postpone her marriage for a year so that she might study at a Jewish seminary for women in the ancient Kabalistic seat of Safed. Naomi’s quest for individuality takes a defiant turn when she befriends Michelle, a free-spirited and equally headstrong fellow student. When the pair encounters a mysterious, ailing foreigner with a disturbing past named Anouk (the iconic French actress Fanny Ardant) they begin a risky journey into forbidden realms. In the hopes of easing her suffering, Naomi and Michelle secretly lead Anouk through a series of Kabalistic cleansing rituals. The process opens up overwhelming new horizons for the girls who find themselves caught between the rigid male establishment they grew up in, and the desire to be true to themselves, no matter the cost.
In the effervescent new comedy from writer/director Mike Leigh (Vera Drake, Secrets & Lies), Sally Hawkins stars as Poppy, an irrepressibly free-spirited school teacher who brings an infectious laugh and an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters. Poppy's ability to maintain her perspective is tested as the story begins and her commuter bike is stolen. However, she enthusiastically signs up for driving lessons with Scott (Eddie Marsan), who turns out to be her nemesis--a fuming, uptight cynic. As the tension of their weekly lessons builds, Poppy encounters even more challenges to her positive state of mind: a fiery flamenco instructor, her bitter pregnant sister, a troubled homeless man and a young bully in her class. How this affects not only Poppy's world view but also the outlook of those around her begs the question "glass half full or half empty?" - Moviefone
More information is available at the Ross website.
