Community coverage through the eyes and ears of KZUM staff and volunteers
NEWS
Unchain My Art festival bringing 27 performers to five downtown venues June 1
The benefit for KZUM will feature performers from across the state and region, including Chicago's First Jason. Your $5 cover gets you into all five venues and directly benefits KZUM.
Local Resale Shop Celebrates 40 Years
Omt! Divine Resale opened its doors for the first time in 1979 and is celebrating 40 years this year.
Photos: Big Red Worms Open House 5.18.19
Photos by Ty Hawkins May 20, 2019 [...]
New podcast, ‘Be You, Be Heard,’ highlights local Girl Scouts’ voices and paths to leadership
Listen to the first two episodes here or most places podcasts are available.
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.
ART
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.
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.
COMMUNITY
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.
Zipline House Party Closes Beer Week 2019
Lincoln Beer Week officially started last Friday with events happening all across the city. The week will end Saturday with a free Zipline House Party at Zipline Brewing’s parking lot.
CROPS annual plant sale running through Saturday afternoon
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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!