Community coverage through the eyes and ears of KZUM staff and volunteers
NEWS
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.
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!
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.
KZUM Selected for National Initiative as Part of Corporation for Public Broadcasting Grant
Community Counts is a yearlong initiative providing guidance on building sustainable content, engagement and revenue strategies. As part of 10-station cohort that will receive professional training through the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, KZUM will work toward producing new content that reflects Lincoln's cultural vibrance.
ART
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.
First Friday Calendar: Dec. 7, 2018
The year's final First Friday brings dozens of gallery openings, special exhibits, live music events more, from downtown to across Lincoln. Check out our rundown of happenings and a map to find your way.
KZUM Art Beat | Andrea Williams
Since a young age, creating has been a huge part of Williams’ life. Having her work entered into a competition hosted by a national children’s magazine and winning third place kind of sealed the deal. From then on, Williams entered her work in competitions through middle and high school. She has always loved to draw and lose herself in the creative process, acrylic painting has become a new love.
Photos: First Friday 11.2.18
Check out gallery photos featuring new exhibits, special openings and more from this month's First Friday. Plus, shots from the Aunt Bunnie's Parlor CD release and live shows by The Ambulanters, Katy G. and the Girls, Sebastian Lane, and more. November's cooler temperatures didn't deter the crowds from enjoying what the city has to offer. Photos by KZUM's multimedia interns.
COMMUNITY
Lincoln’s Asian Community Center to host Lunar New Year Celebration
Lincoln’s Asian Community and Cultural Center will transform the Lancaster Event Center into a fair of food, song, dance and New Year celebrations on February 23rd. The event runs from 1 until 4 p.m. and welcomes all people and cultures to celebrate the Lunar New Year together.
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 [...]
Photos: Great Plains Music Festival at 8.11.18
The Great Plains Music Festival, a benefit concert for Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, took place at Great Plains Cycle Supply on Saturday
Photos: “How’s It Growin’ – Big If You’re A Tree” at Prairie Pines 8.11.18
How's It Growin' - Big If You're a Tree is the latest in the Garden Talks and Nature Walks series. This event took place on Saturday at Prairie Pines.