Community coverage through the eyes and ears of KZUM staff and volunteers
NEWS
Make Your Year-end gift to KZUM
When you make your year-end gift today, you not only will help jumpstart KZUM's 2019, but we'll thank you with exclusive gifts, including brand new KZUM socks and, for the first time ever, KZUM cookie cutters! Plus, every donor giving $25 or more will be entered into a drawing for a Bourbon Theatre KZUMie Pass, giving the winner free entry to one show per month at The Bourbon! Donate here.
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.
Men With Dreams aims to inspire Lincoln’s youth to achieve their goals
Men With Dreams is a local nonprofit. Their goal is to encourage young men and women to achieve their goals.
Indigo Bridge Gun Safety Forum
Indigo Bridge bookstore brought together three ideologically diverse voices to debate and discuss the issue of gun safety before the public. Panelists were local author Nils McConnell; Nebraskans Against Gun Violence Vice President Melody Vaccaro; and Thunder Alley Indoor Shooting Range co-owner Cruze Lauer.
ART
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.
November First Friday Preview
First Friday in Lincoln is a night full of art, music and fun. Check out our list of events happening around downtown and in neighborhoods throughout the city, including a downloadable map. Be sure to keep up with @KZUM89.3 on Instagram and check back here next week for our coverage of what November's First Friday has to offer.
COMMUNITY
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!
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.