Community coverage through the eyes and ears of KZUM staff and volunteers
NEWS
The Bay is Set to Host the Fifth Annual Skate Art Music Festival Oct. 12
This year marks the fifth year of the Skate Art Music Festival at The Bay. The free and family-friendly event will be held Saturday, Oct. 12 from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This year welcomes the pro-skater Ryan Sheckler and The Sheckler Foundation to the annual gathering which will make it an unforgettable day.
The Annual Harvest Moon Festival to Take Place At Antelope Park Bandshell Sept. 22
The annual Harvest Moon Festival is an event celebrating Asian culture with live music and dancers. It will be held Sunday, Sept. 22 at Antelope Park Bandshell.
2019 Garden Talks and Nature Walks Series Concludes Sept. 21 with A Celebration of Herbs
Every Summer, KZUM’s How’s It Growin’? features a series of events called the Nature Walks and Garden Talks series. This Summer, the series featured a tour of Sunken Gardens and a Local Farm Tour. The 2019 series concludes this Saturday with A Celebration of Herbs at the Lincoln Community Foundation Gardens.
7th Annual Art in the Garden returns to Sunken Gardens, Sept. 14
This year marks the 7th Annual Art in the Garden presented by Noyes Art Gallery. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lincoln’s Sunken Gardens.
Ghosts of Lincoln Bus Tour Tickets Guided by Scott Colborn of Exploring Unexplained Phenomena Now Available
This year marks the 21st year of the Ghosts of Lincoln tour. Scott Colborn and his daughter Melissa have operated the bus tour as a father-daughter business since she was 9-years-old.
ART
Photos: August 2019 First Friday
Every first Friday of the month in Lincoln, all the art and music venues put their best foot forward. Our intern was out on the scene and got some photos from many of our favorite galleries as well as music from The Bourbon and the Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash.
First Friday Calendar: August
First Friday is held on every first Friday of each month. It’s to showcase local businesses and art galleries around downtown Lincoln. Here is a list of upcoming events that are happening throughout the day on August 2nd, 2019. Be sure to use #LNKFF when you post pictures to share your night and don't forget about the awesome Bike LNK stations along the art walk as an alternative to walking!
Photos: First Friday July 2019
The First Friday of every month is a buzz in Lincoln. From several art galleries to concerts, there is no shortage of things to do. KZUM was out on First Friday and we were able to get some photos from the Parrish Studios.
First Friday Calendar – July 2019
First Friday is held on every first Friday of each month. It’s to showcase local businesses and art galleries around downtown Lincoln. Here is a list of upcoming events that are happening throughout the day on July 5th, 2019.
June 2019 First Friday Calendar
First Friday is a night each month full of great art and music. We have compiled a list of upcoming shows you might enjoy as part of your First Friday art walk.
COMMUNITY
Photos: Skate Art Music Festival | The Bay 9.12.19
This year marks the fifth year of the Skate Art Music Festival at The Bay. The free and family-friendly event was held Saturday, Oct. 12 from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This year welcomed the pro-skater Ryan Sheckler and The Sheckler Foundation to the annual gathering.
Community Crops: Feast on the Farm to be at Prairie Pines for an Evening of Local Food
The annual Community Crops Feast on the Farm will be held Saturday, August 24 from 5-8 p.m. at Prairie Pines. This will be the sixth year celebrating the best of local foods, prepared by the best of local chefs.
Ignite Lincoln returns Thursday with 11 speakers for 11th year
Five local nonprofits will benefit from the local speaking and ideas event. Photo: Ignite Lincoln Facebook.
Photos: Sunken Gardens Tour presented by ‘How’s It Growin’?’
Check out shots from Saturday's tour of the historic gardens.
Photos: National Night Out | F Street Community Center 7.6.2019
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.
KZUM’ 2020 Stransky Park Concert Series Performer Application
Apply by Dec. 31 to play the our summer concert series in 2020!
KZUM’s How’s It Growin’? presents local farm tour July 27
Join us on a local farm tour to ex [...]
First Friday Calendar – July 2019
First Friday is held on every first Friday of each month. It’s to showcase local businesses and art galleries around downtown Lincoln. Here is a list of upcoming events that are happening throughout the day on July 5th, 2019.
Clyde Malone Center’s Juneteenth Celebration to feature food music and fun on June 15.
Juneteenth began as a holiday to commemorate the announcement on June 19, 1865, that slavery was abolished. This holiday sparks many celebrations all across the country, including right here in Lincoln.
Downtown Lincoln Association to hold first ever Downtown Family Day on June 15
On June 15 the Downtown Lincoln Association is holding the first ever Downtown Family Day. This free event is held at Tower Square, where families will be able to enjoy the day with fun activities.