The Lincoln Municipal Band will continue its 2011 Summer Concert Series on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., with a concert entitled "March Madness." This concert, conducted by Bob Krueger, will feature marches by Henry Fillmore, Karl King and John Philip Sousa.
In addition the band will perform Percy Grainger's "Children's March" and Victor Herbert's "Naughty Marietta Overture." Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a beautiful evening of music, family, and friends! The Lincoln Municipal Band will also be joined by trumpet soloist Dean Haist, trumpet professor at Nebraska Wesleyan University. He will be performing "Trumpeter's Lullaby" and "At the Beach."
All Lincoln Municipal Band concerts are held at the John Shildneck Memorial Bandshell in Antelope Park and are FREE and open to the public.
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Feeling the pinch on your pocket? Check here every Friday morning for a guide to weekend activities and events that cost $5 or less. Have a suggestion for the list? Send it to events@starcityblog.com with subject line "On the Cheap."
FRIDAY, Feb. 18
Book talk: "The Librarian’s Bookbag": Kathryn K. from Bennett Martin will bring a selection of her favorite books.
Rock concert: J.V. Allstars, A No Coast November, Learning To Fall
When: 6 p.m. Where: Knickerbockers, 901 O St. Cost: $5, all ages
Film screening: Nebraska Wesleyan University's International Film Festival presents "Micmacs a tire-larigot": First it was a mine that exploded in the middle of the Moroccan desert. Years later, it was a stray bullet that lodged in his brain. Bazil doesn't have much luck with weapons. Released from a hospital after an accident, Bazil is homeless. Luckily, he is quickly taken in by a motley crew of junkyard dealers living in a veritable Ali Baba's cave. One day Bazil recognizes the logos of the weapons manufacturers that have caused him misfortune and he sets out to take revenge.
When: 7 p.m. Where: Olin B Lecture Hall, 50th and St. Paul streets Cost: Free and open to the public
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FRIDAY, Feb. 11
IndiZOO: Monthly interactive storytime that allows children to learn about animals face-to-face. For February, Sweetie the Turtle from the Pioneers Park Nature Center will be featured, as we explore turtles with a chance to ask questions. After the presentation, the children will hear three stories as well as make a turtle-themed craft before they leave. Presented by representatives from the Pioneers Park Nature Center and the Lincoln Children's Zoo.
When: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Where: Indigo Bridge Books, 701 P St. Cost: Free
Book talk: "All Things Neil Gaiman": Never read anything by him before? Sarah from Gere will tell you why you should!
Double Reed Day concert: Double Reed Days kicks off with the concert featuring guest clinicians Charles "Chip" Hamann and Jeffrey Lyman with faculty artists William McMullen and Jeffrey McCray.
Concert: Daniel Christian is a Nebraskan singer-songwriter who blends pop/rock sensibilities with country/folk roots. He weaves hooky, stick-in-your-head melodies backed by big harmonies with thought-provoking lyrical content. The result is an entertainment style that audiences have dubbed organic "thought rock," which, according to fans, "sounds like cinnamon rolls taste!" So of course we will serve delicious cinnamon rolls from Thé Cup for everyone to enjoy that night.
When: 8 p.m. Where: Indigo Bridge Books, 701 P St. Cost: Free
Concert: Tony Church
When: 8 p.m. Where: Crescent Moon Coffee, 8th and P streets Cost: Free
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FRIDAY, Feb. 4
Concert: The Resonators
When: 8 p.m. Where: Crescent Moon Coffee, 8th and P streets Cost: Free
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FRIDAY, JAN. 28
Book talk: "Short and Sweet": Erin is, and she’s bringing some books that are, too.
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FRIDAY, JAN. 21
Book talk: War, What is it Good For? Marcy from Anderson and Bethany branches brings fiction books set against the backdrop of war.
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FRIDAY, JAN. 14
Book talk: War, What is it Good For? Marcy from Anderson and Bethany branches brings fiction books set against the backdrop of war.
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FRIDAY, DEC. 10
IndiZOO: An interactive storytime that allows children to learn about animals face-to-face. The morning event will consist of a show-and-tell of Huggie Bear, a hedgehog from the Lincoln Children's Zoo. Children will explore the life of a hedgehog with the chance to ask questions. After the presentation, children will hear three stories, as well as make a hedgehog-themed craft before they leave.
When: 10 a.m. Where: Indigo Bridge Books, 701 P St. Cost: Free
Rock concert:Sons Of Voorhees, Fearsight
When: 6 p.m. Where: Knickerbockers, 901 O St. Cost: $5, all ages
Holidays in the Haymarket: Experience the festive ambiance in the Haymarket. See Santa strolling the street, enjoy entertainment by the Creamery Building and enjoy a horse and carriage ride.
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Where: The Haymarket, around 7th and P streets Cost: Free
Handel's Messiah: Union College’s Division of Fine Arts will present part one of George Frederic Handel’s Messiah for its annual Christmas concert. The concert will feature Union’s Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Cynthia Stokes, instructor of music, and the Unionaires, Chamber Chorale and soloists directed by Daniel Lynn, professor of music.
When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Union College, 3800 S. 48th St. Cost: Free
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FRIDAY, DEC. 3
Holidays in the Haymarket: Experience the festive ambiance in the Haymarket. See Santa strolling the street, enjoy entertainment by the Creamery Building and enjoy a horse and carriage ride.
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Where: The Haymarket, around 7th and P streets Cost: Free
Rock concert:A Summer Better Than Yours, Sheridan Breakdown, Topper Go!, Victory Lap
When: 6 p.m. Where: Knickerbockers, 901 O St. Cost: $5, all ages
Concert: The Jazz
When: 8 p.m. Where: Crescent Moon Coffee, 8th and P streets Cost: Free
Hear Nebraska Benefit: Shaun Sparks & the Wounded Animals, Bandit Sound and Orion Walsh
When: 9 p.m. Where: Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O St. Cost: $5 suggested donation, 18+
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