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Gallery 9 Presents 'Galaxy Nine' -- New Work by The Vangobot and Member Artists of Gallery Nine.

On Friday, August 6th from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Gallery 9 will feature the work of The Vangobot, the unique brain child and creation of Doug Marx and Luke Kelly.  Vangobot implements a formalization of artistic technique using robotics to create real paintings from a full assortment of brushes, an onboard paint mixing system and 3D spatial awareness.

Also on view will be new work by Gallery 9 member artists, inspired by science fiction, science fact and fantasy.

Special Gallery 9 Event: Q&A With The Vangobot -- Friday, August 27, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

Mueller Planetarium Sets Schedule Through Sept. 30

Mueller Planetarium in the University of Nebraska State Museum's Morrill Hall will change its fulldome schedule beginning Aug. 2.

The planetarium's updated schedule for Aug. 2-15 (no shows Mondays):

* "Earth, Moon, and Sun" -- Tuesday through Sunday at 2 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 3 p.m.

* "Natural Selection" -- Wednesday and Sunday at 3 p.m.

* "Touching the Universe" -- Thursdays at 6 p.m.

* "Dark Side of the Moon: The Fulldome Experience" -- Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Against the Wall Gallery Presents 'Art Gong: Sound Infinitum'

Against the Wall Gallery presents in August, a new exhibit entitled Art Gong: Sound Infinitum. The show will run August 6-31, 2010 with a First Friday reception on Friday, August 6 from 7-9 p.m.  The gong is an ancient sound instrument, looking much like the cymbal seen on the modern drumset, but instead, it is struck with a mallet and usually suspended. The gong has taken many forms and has been made and used by many different cultures, in one form or another, throughout the world. 
 
The Gallery has asked Andrew Borakove, owner of Gongs Unlimited based here in Lincoln, to share a sliver of his extensive collection of gongs and bells from all over the world. There will be gongs from Nepal, China, Thailand and also from European artisans.  Gongs Unlimited imports and then sells gongs all over the globe not only to musicians, but also businesses and spiritual healers.

Parades, Clowns, Cotton Candy and Creative T-shirts This Weekend at the Lincoln Children's Zoo

On Saturday, July 31st, Lincoln Children’s Zoo guests will learn how the delightful, delicate and oh so tasty treat, cotton candy, is made during Cotton Candy Day. From 1-3 p.m., freshly made cotton candy will be available for purchase.

Come Clown around at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo for Parade Day on Sunday, August 1st.  Lincoln’s own Calliope Clown Alley #40 will be at the Zoo to entertain the crowds from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.  The highlight of the day will be a parade through the Zoo at 2 p.m.  Everyone is invited to design their favorite parade float and head to the Zoo to join the fun.  The parade starts and ends at Zooville Square, where judging will also take place.  Grand prizes will be awarded to Best in Show, Most Creative and Best Animal Theme.  All entrants will receive a free train ticket and other small prizes for their efforts.

'Seductive Subversion: Women Pop Artists' to Open July 30 at the Sheldon

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Sheldon Museum of Art presents "Seductive Subversion: Women Pop Artists," the first major exhibition devoted to the work of female Pop artists, opening July 30.

Pop art, more than any other post-World War II art movement, is defined by a small group of American and British male artists. This show, featuring some work that hasn't been exhibited in more than 40 years, explores the important contributions of women Pop artists.

These female artists found inspiration in many of the same subjects as men, including advertising, celebrities and commercial culture, but they also brought their own experiences to the movement, creating collaborative works, emphasizing handcrafted objects and developing new mediums, such as soft sculpture.

PODCAST: Blog Talk Live: Interview with Eric S. Petersen, Editor of Light & Liberty

By Dennis Kornbluh

Tune in to the very last live episode of Blog Talk Live, tonight at 6pm Central on KZUM. Our guest this evening will be Eric S. Petersen, an attorney whose avocation is "The vision and achievements of Thomas Jefferson". His devotion to Jefferson has yielded a book entitled "Light and Liberty: Reflections on The Pursuit of Happiness", which is published by Random House.  

This collection of thirty four original essays, all of which were penned by Jefferson himself, are a distillation of great writings that reveal the depth of wisdom of one of America's greatest political minds.  On the show we'll discuss many of Jeffersons ideas and ideal.  As always, we will welcome calls from listeners.

PODCAST:

Light and Liberty, Part 1

Light and Liberty, Part 2

Blog Talk Live airs every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. Central on KZUM 89.3 FM, KZUM-HD, and on the web at kzum.org.

Featured Business: Anonymous Men's Apparel

By Indigo Zgud

Lucky, Anama, Tommy Bahamas, Silver. While these brands are widely recognized favorites, they’re also known for their limited availability outside of malls and chain stores. 

And while the former locales offer an acceptable amount of variety, the stores themselves lack that certain “tailored-for-you” feel that usually defines the perfect shopping experience. 

But before you lament that Lincoln doesn’t “do” men’s apparel, you might want to take a closer look at Anonymous. 

Science Odyssey: What Made Us Human? Cooking!

The program returns from a summer break with a full-length interview with author Richard Wrangham (at left), who has an astonishing thesis. According to the Harvard biological anthropologist, what made hominids into humans was not walking or talking, but cooking. The art of putting food into the fire utterly transformed our species, Wrangham says, more than a million years ago. Wrangham's ideas are set forth in full detail in his book Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human.

Cooking, Part 1

Cooking, Part 2

Clay Farris Naff is (claynaff.com) is a science author and blogger whose weekly radio program, Science Odyssey, airs Saturday mornings from 8:30 - 9:00 Central Time on KZUM, Lincoln's community radio station. You can hear it over the air at 89.3 FM or on the web live at kzum.org. Clay's science-and-religion blog on the Huffington Post can be seen here.

Sheldon Museum of Art Seeks Docents, Applications Due August 15

Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites volunteers to become museum docents this fall. By leading visitor tours and sharing information about the Sheldon and its outstanding exhibitions, docents enjoy the rewards of assisting others while developing their knowledge about American art.
    
To apply for this fall's docent training course, volunteers must complete an application by Aug. 15. The course will begin Aug. 30, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Sheldon. Ongoing monthly training sessions will be held throughout the school year.

North Lincoln Art Crawl Presents 'Due North: A Celebration of the Arts'

On Friday, August 6, 9 Muses Studio, Against the Wall Gallery, Heart of Gold Jewelers, International Quilt Study Center & Museum, LUX Center for the Arts, Mo Java Café, Salt Creek Potter’s Workshop, and the lichen will participate in “North Lincoln Art Crawl presents: Due North: A Celebration of the Arts.”  This special “Crawl” will give attendees the opportunity to see visual art, listen to live music, view a screening of a film, and watch jugglers and dancers.  

LUX Center Membership and Marketing Coordinator, Carlos Guerrero says, “As a group of galleries, we decided it would be exciting to add other creative elements to our exhibitions this month.  This should be fun for everyone.”

Gallery maps will be provided at each of the galleries.