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Sunny skies this morning will give way to occasional showers during the afternoon. High 63F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%..
Tonight
Cloudy with periods of rain. Low 43F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Updated: April 9, 2021 @ 4:48 am
On this special Daily Nebraskan podcast, COVID-19 section co-editors Zach Wending and David Berman sit down with 2019-2020 editor-in-chief Karissa Schmidt, current editor-in-chief Grace Gorenflo and general manager Allen Vaughan
Ajijaak, the puppeted whooping crane who makes an incredible journey through North America, will soon be flying its way to the Lied Center for Performing Arts.Â
On March 4 at 7:30 p.m., the Lied Center for Performing Arts will interview the creators of âAjijaak on Turtle Island,â along with showing a preview of the show as part of their Lied Live Online series. The panel will consist of puppeteer Heather Henson, author and director Ty Defoe and composer Dawn Avery. After the panel, a short preview of the showâs premiere event in New York City will be shown to the audience. The event is free and available to be livestreamed with a ticket reservation.Â
Lied Center Announces 2021 Spring Season Featuring Kelli O Hara, Michelle Ellsworth and More
Tickets for spring shows go on sale to the public February 9 at 11 a.m.by BWW News Desk
The Lied Center is presenting one of the most diverse programs of events in the nation this spring, featuring the world s top artists. Responding to the COVID19 pandemic, nearly all spring season events will feature both in-person and virtual attendance options. From Tony Award-winning Broadway stars to virtuosic musicians and headline entertainment, the Lied Center s 2021 Spring Season provides something for everyone in a time when we all need the arts more than ever.
Events
Opening of âLove Looks Like This â A Magical Christmas Drive By Experience,â 6-9 p.m., First Plymouth Church, 2000 D St., Lincoln. This Christmas wonderland will provide a drive-by option for those who enjoy Christmas lights and music. The church will be lit for viewing from all sides, nightly from Dec. 18-24. The display also will feature human-scale animal puppets roaming the forest of trees and musicians performing outside the church. A transmitter will be used to allow viewers to tune in the music on a car radio. This event is free and open to the public. One hundred percent of freewill donations will go to support CEDARS Home for Children.