AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Lincoln Nebraska. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:09:59 -0600 Perform in concert with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra and guest artist Paul Haar, saxophone. Dr. Paul Haar is Assistant Professor of Saxophone and... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/njo-announces-young-lions-all-star-band-auditions-234809 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/njo-announces-young-lions-all-star-band-auditions-234809 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Directed By: Paul Pearson By Victor Herbert Adapted by Ken Holamon Victor Herbert’s unforgettable tunes accompany Contrary Mary, Tom-Tom, and... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/babes-in-toyland-225894 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/babes-in-toyland-225894 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 The Perfect shows to escape the holiday blues. Unless one of the songs has verse about the holiday blues then just dig the music TADA's tradition of... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/rockin-christams-225902 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/rockin-christams-225902 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 In the 19th century, artists responded to a new narrative of an unbounded universal spirit. They moved away from the Enlightenment’s rationalism,... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/divine-abstractions-spiritual-expressions-in-art-228876 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/divine-abstractions-spiritual-expressions-in-art-228876 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 This year Sheldon is presenting artworks from its permanent collection categorized by subject matter. Five galleries offer visitors Still Life,... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/american-art-from-the-permanent-collection-228877 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/american-art-from-the-permanent-collection-228877 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 In the latter part of the 20th century, many American landscape photographers began to shed their 19th-century Romantic ideals about the natural... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/altered-land-photography-in-the-1970s-228879 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/altered-land-photography-in-the-1970s-228879 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 A small exhibition in the Print Study Gallery, Visionary Photography consists of 11 artworks from the Sheldon Museum of Art’s permanent collection.... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/visionary-photography-228881 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/visionary-photography-228881 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Agents of Change presents works from the 1920's and 1930's in the Museum's permanent collection by Mexican Muralists and artists in the United... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/agents-of-change-mexican-muralists-and-new-deal-artists-228882 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/agents-of-change-mexican-muralists-and-new-deal-artists-228882 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 This survey of paintings by Dan Christensen (1942–2007) documents his quest to understand the possibilities of color, paint, and pictorial space.... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/dan-christensen-forty-years-of-painting-228884 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/dan-christensen-forty-years-of-painting-228884 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 - Buy only fire resistant costumes - Provide children with lightweight flashlights in addition to costumes - Keep highly flammable decorations away... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/halloween-safety-tips-230349 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/halloween-safety-tips-230349 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Senior Airman Carl M. Eitzen will appear in the O'Donnell Auditorium at the Rogers Fine Arts Center. This concert is free and open to the public.... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/nationally-known-trumpeter-carl-eitzen-to-perform-free-lincoln-concert-230053 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/nationally-known-trumpeter-carl-eitzen-to-perform-free-lincoln-concert-230053 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Nebraska (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/bennet/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-lancaster-county-227435 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/bennet/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-lancaster-county-227435 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Join the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra for the exciting kick-off concert of its 2009-2010 season. “Plays Well With Others” will feature one of L.A.’s... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/plays-well-with-others-225719 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/plays-well-with-others-225719 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Join the Nebraska Brass for a special concert this Thursday, and the world premiere of "Soundtrack," a new piece by Nolan Schmit. The... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/nebraska-brass-to-premiere-new-piece-at-nmta-223127 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/nebraska-brass-to-premiere-new-piece-at-nmta-223127 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The mission of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is to serve and protect the public by providing humane care and program opportunities... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/governor-s-weekly-column-get-to-know-the-nebraska-department-of-correctional-services-222486 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/governor-s-weekly-column-get-to-know-the-nebraska-department-of-correctional-services-222486 Government and Politics Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Lancaster County, NE area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Lancaster... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/bennet/news/lancaster-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-lancaster-county-220938 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/bennet/news/lancaster-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-lancaster-county-220938 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Lancaster County Nebraska area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/bennet/news/lancaster-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-lancaster-county-221940 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/bennet/news/lancaster-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-lancaster-county-221940 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Join the Nebraska Brass as they blast into the new season with the exhilarating “Brass Blast!” concert series. “Brass Blast!” is sure to... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/nebraska-brass-announces-brass-blast-217635 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/nebraska-brass-announces-brass-blast-217635 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Lincoln, NE---Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy and ServeNebraska September 29, 2009 announced the winners of Nebraska’s 2009 Be Prepared awards, in conjunction... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/lt-gov-sheehy-presents-2009-be-prepared-awards-217767 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/lt-gov-sheehy-presents-2009-be-prepared-awards-217767 Government and Politics Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Nebraska Diplomats By Governor Dave Heineman September 28, 2009 I want to highlight an organization that plays an important role in our business... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/governor-s-weekly-column-the-nebraska-diplomats-217507 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/governor-s-weekly-column-the-nebraska-diplomats-217507 Government and Politics Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Nebraska corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/find-nebraska-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-nebraska-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217177 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/find-nebraska-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-nebraska-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217177 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is focused on serving two key goals: keeping young people in our state and growing Nebraska’s economy.... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/unl-contributes-to-education-and-business-development-by-governor-dave-heineman-215713 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/unl-contributes-to-education-and-business-development-by-governor-dave-heineman-215713 Government and Politics Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Lincoln, NE - On September 16, 2009, Gov. Dave Heineman sent a letter to Nebraska’s U.S. Senators and other congressional representatives... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/gov-heineman-sends-letter-to-nebraska-senators-on-health-care-reform-proposal-215133 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/gov-heineman-sends-letter-to-nebraska-senators-on-health-care-reform-proposal-215133 Government and Politics Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Lincoln, NE - Gov. Dave Heineman forwarded comments this week to the federal government in support of a free trade agreement that will expand markets... http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/gov-heineman-offers-comments-to-improve-agricultural-trade-with-south-korea-214596 http://www.americantowns.com/ne/lincoln/news/gov-heineman-offers-comments-to-improve-agricultural-trade-with-south-korea-214596 Government and Politics Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500