IN SHORT: The Week of Dec. 18th – 24th

SUNDAY, DEC. 18^th – Winter Crafts Session

Want some free Christmas fun? The Gere Library branch will be hosting a winter crafts session where you can make bookmarks, snowmen and even your own mittens! You’ll also be invited to attend their Pageant matinee at The Playhouse. This is an excellent event for children and since its an all day event, you can join the fun whenever you want!

Cost: Free
Time: noon to close
Date: 12/18/11
Telephone: (402) 441-8560
Location: Gere Branch Library
Address: 2400 S 56th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA (View Map) 

MONDAY, DEC. 19^th – Poetry at the Moon

This special Poetry reading event will feature readers from the 2012 Nebraska Poets Calender! Every year Black Star Press releases a calendar that celebrates Nebraska with special artwork that offers a glimpse into the beautiful plains and the words to describe it. This reading is free and open to the public, so celebrate Nebraska in style.

Description: Open mic to follow at 8 pm
Time: 7 pm
Date: 12/19/11
Telephone: (402) 435-2828
Website: http://www.crescentmooncoffee.com
Location: Crescent Moon Coffee House
Address: 140 N 8th St, #10 (Lower Level), Lincoln, NE 68508, USA (View Map)
Phone:+1 (402) 435-2828

TUESDAY, DEC. 20^th - Christmas & All That Jazz

The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra inspires the holiday mood at this festive concert of seasonal favorites. The band will be performing arrangements written by NJO musicians Peter Bouffard, Mark Benson, and others. One of the most popular events of the year, you won't want to miss this special holiday performance!

Cost: $25 adults; $12.50 students
Time: 7:30 pm
Date: 12/20/11
Telephone: (402) 477-8446
Email: njo@artsincorporated.org
Location: Cornhusker Marriott
Address: 333 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA (View Map)
Phone: +1 (402) 474-7474

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21^st - DJ Nick the Quick and Amateur Dance Contest

If you’ve got those dancing feet than you can win some money for the holidays this Wednesday. $300 for First Place $200 Second Place $100 Third Place $50 for Fourth Place. Go get your John Travolta on at the Grove!

Cost: $5.00 to enter
Time: Doors open 8:30 pm
Date: 12/21/11
Telephone: (402) 474-7575
Location: The Grove
Address: 340 W. Cornhusker Hwy., Lincoln, NE 68521, USA (View Map)
Phone: +1 (402) 474-7575

THURSDAY, DEC. 22^nd - New Moon Songwriters Night 

Regular Lincoln performer Tony Church will be the featured singer at Crescent Moon’s New Moon Songwriters Night. Go to listen. Go to perform. Just go.

Description: Open Mic 8 pm - 10 pm (sign up at 7 pm)
Time: 7 pm
Date: 12/22/11
Telephone: (402) 435-2828
Website: http://www.crescentmooncoffee.com
Location: Crescent Moon Coffee House
Address: 140 N 8th St, #10 (Lower Level), Lincoln, NE 68508, USA (View Map)
Phone: +1 (402) 435-2828

FRIDAY, DECEMBER. 23^rd - Acoustic performance by Josh Hoyer of Son of 76

Josh Hoyer has a rich connection to the downtown music scene. Check out this article from the Lincoln Journal Star about his musical career. He’ll be doing an acoustic performance at Crescent Moon Coffee on Friday so don’t miss out! 

Time: 8 pm-10 pm
Date: 12/23/11
Telephone: (402) 435-2828
Website: http://www.crescentmooncoffee.com
Email: crescentmoon@inebraska.com
Location: Crescent Moon Coffee House
Address: 140 N 8th St, #10 (Lower Level), Lincoln, NE 68508, USA (View Map)
Phone: +1 (402) 435-2828