Welcome to Mission: Astronaut, a hands-on experience where visitors learn about space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to solve and focus on engineering, physics, teamwork, and fun! Mission: Astronaut is a traveling exhibition produced and toured internationally by Flying Fish, with support from The DoSeum and the Intrepid Museum. Exhibit Highlights: Welcome to Training: Meet your Astronaut Guides! Science in Space: Interact with space experiments and discover space research projects. Space Operations: Pilot a robotic [...]

Joslyn Art Museum Chief Curator & Willis A. Strauss Curator of European Art Taylor Acosta, PhD, will open an exploration of William Hogarth’s engravings "A Rake’s Progress" - the inspiration for Stravinsky’s opera and David Hockney’s iconic set design. Opera in Conversation is a series of three sessions surrounding Opera Omaha mainstage productions that features creatives, scholars, and other public figures. These FREE events exist to foster cross-disciplinary exploration of art, big questions, and community connections. Join Opera Omaha on Tuesday, January 28 at the Joslyn Castle Carriage House for the second The Rake's Progress Opera in Conversation. Admission [...]

Susan Aizenberg will read her third full-length poetry collection, “A Walk with Frank O’Hara: Poems, published in 2024 by the (University of New Mexico Press Mary Burritt Christiansen Poetry Series 2024). Ms. Aizenerg is Professor Emerita of Creative Writing and English at Creighton University and now lives in Iowa City. She has twice won Individual Artist Fellowships from the Nebraska Arts Council, the Nebraska Book Award in Poetry, and the Mari Sandoz Award from the Nebraska Library Association. Register at https://larksongwritersplace.org for a Zoom link.

A fable of fortune and fame. Long Description The Rake's Progress Composed by Igor Stravinsky Libretto by W.H. Auden and Chester Kallmane FEBRUARY 7 | 7:30 PM FEBRUARY 9 | 2:00 PM Embark on a journey through the perils of excess in The Rake’s Progress. This satire depicts the rise and fall of Tom Rakewell, a young man enticed by the promise of wealth and pleasure. Celebrating the 50th year of the iconic production by designer David Hockney, featuring some of the finest singing actors in opera, and with Stravinsky’s genius score at the forefront, join us and find [...]

Join us for a Valentine Market Sip & Shop! A star-studded collection of vendors will be on site with gifts a plenty for your Valentine, Galentine or to treat yourself! Skincare, candles, jewelry, decor, ceramics, sweets/treats, baked goods, art, crafts, clothing, bags, flowers & more! It's sure to be a good time! Come by, grab a coffee & shop!

"It’s like a yard sale, except everything is free!” --No criteria to meet. No forms to fill out. All are welcome. --Bringing a card table to display your giveaway items is helpful. --Please take your unclaimed items home with you. --No requirement to bring items in order to take items - take what you need. --Mask Friendly

Susan Aizenberg hosts an online generative workshop on February 8, 2025, from 11:00am to 1:30pm. We will write to prompts creating new work and share in no-pressure exchange We will consider work by other poets for inspiration and as models, with an eye to figuring out “how they do it” (as Faulkner said) and seeing what we can learn from them for our own work. Poets of all levels of experience are welcome! Charge is $40.00. Please register at https://larksongwritersplace.org to receive a Zoom link.

Opera in Conversation is a series of three sessions surrounding Opera Omaha mainstage productions that features creatives, scholars, and other public figures. These FREE events exist to foster cross-disciplinary exploration of art, big questions, and community connections. Join Opera Omaha on Tuesday, February 11 at the Joslyn Castle Carriage House for our final The Rake's Progress Opera in Conversation. This Opera in Conversation, After the Curtain Call, will open an artist response conversation with Omaha artists and creatives reflecting on their experience of the production and connections to their own artistic practice, while encouraging the audience to share their [...]

Take Charge of Your Health! Managing a chronic condition like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, or depression doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—or lead to costly, unexpected medical expenses. Join our FREE six-week Living Well ~ Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) -- a $250 value! -- and gain the tools to prevent financial strain and improve your health. Caregivers are welcome, too! In the workshop you'll: Discuss how to manage fatigue, pain, and stress effectively Learn tips for healthy eating, improved communication, and medication management Build confidence and independence in daily life Connect with a supportive group of peers Avoid costly [...]

Welcome to Poetry at the Lion! All poets and poetry fans are welcome! On the second Friday of each month, a featured poet will read from their works and shape the evening’s experience. Poetry lovers can stop on their way to eat out or bring a brown bag meal and stay for the whole evening. Light refreshments will be provided. The featured poet for February is John Philip Johnson. He is a published poet and writer, mostly of science fiction and fantasy. He has a master’s degree in poetry and teaches college English. If his wife would go with [...]

Welcome to Poetry at the Lion! All poets and poetry fans are welcome! Each month, a featured poet will read from their works and shape the evening’s experience. Poetry lovers can stop on their way to eat out or bring a brown bag meal and stay for the whole evening. Light refreshments will be provided. The featured poet for February is John Philip Johnson. He is a published poet and writer, mostly of science fiction and fantasy. He has a master’s degree in poetry and teaches college English. If his wife would go with him, he would live on [...]

Join us for our annual fundraiser benefiting Star City Chorus! Enjoy a fabulous brunch buffet, a silent auction featuring unique items, and dazzling performances to keep you entertained while you nosh. Event Highlights: Brunch Buffet: Breakfast casseroles, vegan/vegetarian options, and coffee, tea and pastries Silent Auction: Bid on exclusive items and experiences, many handmade by our own chorus members Live Entertainment: Solo acts and dazzling drag performances, with showstopping performances by Star City Chorus All proceeds support Star City Chorus. Don’t miss out on a morning of fun, food, and philanthropy! Tickets: $15 at the door

The Clyde Malone Community Center is excited to invite you to our 2nd Annual Black History Dinner & Program! Join us for an enriching evening that honors our heritage, shares in our community's journey, and inspires one another to continue the fight for justice and equality. We are deeply honored to welcome our keynote speaker, Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., Pastor and District Superintendent of the Argo Temple Church of God in Christ in Summit, Illinois. A devoted advocate for accountability and justice, Rev. Parker has dedicated his life to preserving the legacy of his cousin, Emmett Till, while advancing [...]

Join us for STUFF’s first fundraising pop-up at Sower Books on February 16th from 12 to 4! Hang at our epic collage table to make your own cards, planners, bookmarks, or whatever your heart desires—we have all the supplies! Everyone is welcome, but please leave a $$ donation if you can . Located at 914 N 70th St. Please note that we will not be accepting physical donations at this event, but our regular drop-off sites can be found on our website! stuffcreativereuse.com STUFF creative reuse store is a registered 501(C)(3) non profit in Lincoln Nebraska. Our storefront will open in [...]

Each Third Thursday, Writers in Conversation invites two writers, at different stages in their writing careers, to share their work and engage in conversation about the craft of creative writing. Readings are in-person at Larksong Writers Place. There is no charge. On February 20, 2025, Larksong welcomes Twyla M. Hansen and Karla Hernandez Torrijos (she/her). Twyla Hansen is the author of Feeding the Fire, 2023 Winner, Nebraska Book Award and Finalist, WILLA Literary Award. She is Humanities Nebraska Speaker’s Bureau creative writing presenter, and was Nebraska State Poet from 2013 to 2018. Karla Hernandez Torrijos (she/her) is a poet [...]

Larry Fleet will be performing in Lincoln as part of his Earned It Tour, which celebrates his latest album and showcases his authentic blend of country music. Hailing from Tennessee, Fleet has quickly made a name for himself in the country genre with his heartfelt songwriting and powerful vocals. His breakout hit, "Where I Find God," has garnered significant acclaim, earning gold certification and millions of streams, while his previous albums, including Workin' Hard and Stack of Records, have solidified his reputation as a rising star in traditional country music. Fleet's dedication to storytelling and blue-collar themes resonates deeply [...]

The Lincoln Civic Orchestra will present the second concert of their 2024-2025 season on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 4:00pm in the Fine Arts Building at Nebraska Wesleyan, 50th and Huntington Ave. Celebrating a theme of “Vive la France”, this all-ages, open to the public, symphonic concert features Nebraska Wesleyan University’s solo competition winner, Addison Duensing, playing Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042, I. Allegro”. The orchestra will also be performing Jacques Offenbach’s “Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld”, “Music from Ratatouille” by Michael Giacchino and arranged by Stephen Bulla, “L'Arlésienne Suite No.2, IV. Farandole” by [...]

Sheridan Lutheran Church Hosts Community Night of Service on February 26 Lincoln, NE — Sheridan Lutheran Church invites the community to its upcoming Community Night on Wednesday, February 26, at 6:30pm in the Family Life Center. This intergenerational event will focus on caring for others through hands-on service projects supporting local ministries, including Lutheran Family Services: Refugee Services, Lincoln Hygiene Network, Barnabas Community, Lincoln Humane Society, Clinic with a Heart, Matt Talbot, and Lutheran World Relief Quilting. Dinner will be served from 5 to 6 p.m. at a cost of $7 for adults and $4 for children. Worship will [...]

Welcome to Potluck Possibilities! Join us on 4th Fridays for a potluck meal at 5:30 pm followed by a “potluck” of presentations at 6:30 pm. Presentation topics will range from serious informative to fun informative. In February, members of the local Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA) group will tell us about their hobby. As a history club, SCA members explore many aspects of life in the Middle Ages, including combat, archery, fiber arts, calligraphy, illumination, costuming, cooking, and leather working. Any aspect of the Middle Ages and Renaissance is fair game for research and -- potentially -- hands [...]