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NEWS
Hear Nebraska FM – Uh Oh talks about new album, “Stay Close”
Omaha power-pop band Uh Oh appeared on Hear Nebraska FM on Aug. 12, 2019 to talk about their first LP, "Stay Close." Listen to them chat with the Hear Nebraska FM hosts and debut two unreleased tracks.
KZUM Podcast, “Be You, Be Heard,” Aims to Elevate Girls’ Voices
Elevating girls’ voices and showing their unique paths of leadership is the topic of the newest podcast by Renae Ninneman. Featured as part of KZUM’s Podcast Partners project, this is the first year “Be You, Be Heard” is being produced.
KZUM Profile: James Dean
James Dean began his venture into music photography around 2009 with the pairing of a film camera and a house show. And thanks to a friend, he was able to borrow a digital camera on and off in 2012 to shoot more live music. Since then, James Dean has become one of Lincoln's most well-known concert photographers, and has contributed to KZUM on multiple occasions.
How’s It Growin’? Garden Talk series continues Sept. 21 with A Celebration of Herbs
Held during Lincoln Calling at the Lincoln Community Foundation Gardens, the talk and potluck will focus on how to use homegrown herbs for culinary uses, herbal healing and harvesting for meal planning.
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
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.
Rise Up!: The Star City Pride Festival returns Friday and Saturday
This year marks the 13th year of Star City Pride here in Lincoln. Every year Star City Pride puts on a celebration in support of the LGBTQA+ community. Pride brings together Lincoln’s community whether allies or members to raise awareness of equality.
Big Red Worms open house to be hosted by ‘How’s It Growin’?’ this Saturday
Meet the worms and get a firsthand look at the vermicomposting operation while learning more about composting and sustainable farming, as well as techniques to improve your garden soil fertility, water retention, and soil warming.
Lincoln Calling to hold Give To Lincoln Day Party at Duffy’s Backlot
The Lincoln Calling Duffy’s Backlot Party will be held May 18 at Duffy’s Tavern in Lincoln to help the nonprofit festival, Lincoln Calling, raise money for Give to Lincoln Day.
Shirts 101 celebrating 25 years on Thursday with ribbon cutting, open house
Production facility tours and free T-shirts will be offered for guests who attend the anniversary ceremony, which is open to the public.
Photos: Lincoln Unites 5.10.19
A celebration of Lincoln's cultural diversity, the event welcomed the public to enjoy international food, a film festival, booths, a citizenship ceremony, live music and dance performances.