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NEWS
Apply for KZUM’s new Podcast Partners program
The new initiative is seeking applications from prospective producers who will utilize KZUM's resources to create compelling and entertaining audio content.
New KZUM Listener Line Welcomes Your Voice Recording for On-air Spots
From IDs to unique lists to stories, we want to hear from you! Choose one of our open projects, call our new listener recording line at any time and record your submission for potential broadcast!
3rd annual Women’s March to take place on Jan. 27
After being postponed, the Third Annual Women's March is set to take place on Jan. 27 in Lincoln. KZUM Programs Earth To Lincoln and The Servative Hour featured organizers of The Women's March on their programs on Jan. 15.
KZUM Backtrack: Best of 2018
The year in review by KZUM programmers: albums, singles, live shows and more. With KZUM's 40th year coming to a close, we asked our programmers to submit their year-end lists of albums, songs, live shows and more from 2018. Compiled here are their responses, which also include top music videos and some momentous occasions. Thank you for supporting 40 years of community radio! We can't wait to bring you more in 2019. Happy New Year!
Programmer Spotlight – Lady Susan of “Thunder on the Plains”
Lady Susan discusses ambassadorship with Celtic musicians and the importance of Celtic Music at KZUM. He show, "Thunder on the Plains," is celebrating 10 years of great Celtic programming this year.
ART
Photos: March First Friday
Photos from the First Friday Artwalk from March 1, 2019.
Art Beat: Jimmy Lee Hill-Krug Finds Creative Release in Interpretations of Those They Idolize
KZUM's Art Beat shines a spotlight on one artist with a showcase or gallery during Lincoln's First Friday Art Walk. This Art Beat covers Jimmy Lee Hill-Krug and their showcase at Jake's Cigars.
First Friday Calendar: March 1
KZUM wants to support local art by providing a list of First Friday events happening in and around downtown on Friday Mar. 1.
Photos: February First Friday
Feb. 1 marked the monthly first Friday art walk that brought visual art, live music and more to downtown Lincoln and across the city. Check out shots from events at Tugboat Gallery, The Aliens, Gallery 23, Ill of Cups, Red Eye and more.
Photos: First Friday 12.7.18
The final First Friday of 2018 came on Dec. 7, featuring art, live music and more in downtown Lincoln and across the city. Check out shots from events at 1867 Bar, Hey May Photo, The Aliens, Tugboat, Six-16 and Ill of Cups.
COMMUNITY
Photos: How’s It Growin’? Nature Walk | Wilderness Park 4.13.19
Bob Henrickson of Hows It Growin'? hosted a hike through Wilderness Park as part of the How's It Growin'? Garden Talks and Nature Walks series.
KZUM’s Our Street interviews candidates for Lincoln’s Mayor and City Council
KZUM's Our Street hosted several of the candidates for Lincoln City Mayor and City Council. You can hear podcasts of these in-depth interviews before election day, April 9, 2019.
St. Patrick’s Day comes early at ‘Go Green for Crops’ benefit Thursday at Duffy’s
Community Crops will buy your first beer at Duffy's Tavern Thursday when you donate at the door to support their programs providing education, advocacy and experiences to grow local food.
Halloween Weekend in Lincoln
Unfortunately, Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year BUT there are plenty of events this weekend to celebrate early!
Photos: Vote For Change Rally at Nebraska State Capitol 10.11.18
Photos by Holly Barr Oct. 12, 2018 [...]
Rock for Respect to Benefit Voices of Hope Saturday
Freakabout, Uh Oh and Mannix will play The Bourbon Theatre Saturday to benefit the Lincoln nonprofit's work with victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
September First Friday Events
Check out our rundown and map of this week's first Friday happenings in art, music and more.
Photos: Nebraska Folk And Roots Festival at Riverwest Park 8.24.18
For the fifth year, Nebraska Folk and Roots Festival has brought a lineup of great musicians to Nebraska.
Photos: Honky Tonk Hoedown at Pla Mor Ballroom 8.11.18
The Honky Tonk Hoedown, a Folk & Roots Festival pre-party, featured music from Hangin' Cowboys, Clarence Tilton, and The Bottle Tops.
Photos: Jesse Dayton & Hangin’ Cowboys at The Bourbon Theatre 8.12.18
Photos by Kayla Solorzano August 1 [...]