KZUM was live at the scene for National Night Out at the F Street Community Center. You can see photos from the event, below, and hear the Aug. 6 recording of the live broadcast featuring hosts Lou Braatz (Earth To Lincoln, Tues. 8-7 p.m.) and Slacker Dave (Thurs. 10-Noon) here.
Over the weekend, Bob Henrickson of How's It Growin'?, in partnership with Buy Fresh Buy Local and Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, hosted the Local Farm Tour. This tour covered Grow With The Flow, Robinette Farms and Brockley Farmaceuticals.
On Aug. 2, the annual KZUM Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash Benefit hosted by Bodega’s Alley, located on 1418 O St will be back for another year. Jerry Garcia was the lead guitarist and vocalist for The Grateful Dead and would have turned 77 years old, this year, on Aug. 1.This event brings the Lincoln community together to celebrate his spirit.
The ninth annual Sustainable Living Festival will be held in Lincoln’s Railyard on July 27th from 9 a.m. until noon. Lincoln Electric System will be the host of this free hands-on, family-friendly event.
This Saturday, the parking lot of a local motorcycle shop will be transformed into a Lincoln music venue that will blast tunes from new and well-established local acts at the second Great Plains Fest. This years fest is set to happen on Saturday, July 27, at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of Great Plains Cycle Supply on 2542 N. 27th St.
On Saturday, July 27, members of the community will have the opportunity to learn more about the obstacles and triumphs local farmers experience during growing process as well as the manner of how they grow on the Local Farm Tour presented by “How’s it Growin'?”
The annual two-day music festival, Zoofest, returns this weekend. The Zoo Bar has hosted the celebration of live national, regional and local music in downtown Lincoln for over 20 years. This year, the festival features great acts like Mike Zito, Empire Strikes Brass and Mavis Staples.
The life of Dr. John Walker, a longtime Lincoln musician, will be celebrated this Saturday at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln, 6300 A St.
Jay Douglass has been a photo contributor to KZUM for years. We wanted you to know a little bit more about the man behind the photos.
Every Tuesday of June celebrates the art of Jazz at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Jazz in June celebrates its 28th season this year with audiences expected to exceed 4,000 weekly.