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Arts and culture
CommonSpace Studio
CommonSpace Studio is a natural light photography studio located in Lincoln, Nebraska, designed for creatives and events. The studio is available for hourly bookings, providing a space for various activities and projects. The studio is curated with the user's creativity in mind, offering a range of furnishings and backdrops that can be utilized during shoots. This allows for a variety of settings and styles to be achieved, from elegant to cozy. CommonSpace Studio aims to empower local artists, photographers, and businesses by providing an inspiring space for them to expand, create, and grow. The studio's natural light and luxurious furniture make it an ideal location for photography sessions, including family photos and engagement photos. The studio is located at 8444 Executive Woods Dr, STE A, Lincoln, Nebraska 68512, and can be contacted through their email or phone number. They also have a presence on social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, where users can get in touch and stay updated on the studio's activities.
Theatre venue
Silver Hawk Theatre
Silver Hawk Theatre is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is part of Lincoln Southwest High School. The theatre is open to all LSW students, and its productions are extracurricular, meaning students do not have to be enrolled in theatre classes to audition. The theatre has a student organization called Drama Club, which is open to anyone interested in being involved in any aspect of LSW theatre. Students can join the club by attending a meeting or visiting the Black Box, where they can find more information about cast and crew opportunities. Silver Hawk Theatre has a history of producing successful seasons of outstanding productions and delivering students with fine theatre education and training. The theatre has been recognized for its excellence, with several of its productions being selected for main stage performances at the International Thespian Festival. The theatre offers various productions throughout the year, with auditions open to all students. Students can also participate in the theatre by joining a crew, and applications are available during audition windows. The theatre's calendar is subject to change, but it typically includes a range of productions, from musicals to plays. Silver Hawk Theatre is located at 7001 S 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512, and can be contacted through email at staff@silverhawktheatre.com or by phone at (402) 436-1335. The theatre has a strong commitment to providing high-quality theatre education and training to its students, and it continues to be a vital part of the Lincoln Southwest High School community.
Glass blowing venue
Lincoln Hot Glass Studios
Lincoln Hot Glass is a glassblowing community located in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was established by Marc Kornbluh and has grown to become the city's premier glassblowing community. The studio offers a fun and safe environment for people to learn and develop their glass art skills. It provides classes for beginners and intermediate glass artists, with projects that are fun and approachable. The classes offered include flamework and furnacework, where students can create items such as pendants, marbles, beads, paperweights, flowers, and vessels. Some classes are seasonal, with flamework classes focusing on ornament making from November to December. The studio also offers private furnace classes, where up to four participants can work with the studio owner to create a unique piece. Additionally, Glaskolben ornament classes are available from October to December, where participants can create their own ornaments. The studio is located at 500 W South St, Suite #5, Lincoln, NE 68522, and can be contacted at (402)429-2726 or lincolnhotglass@gmail.com.
Music venue
The Gala
The Gala is a reception hall and event center located in Lincoln, Nebraska, offering a unique space for various events such as wedding ceremonies and receptions, birthday and anniversary parties, and fundraisers. The venue features a beautiful bar, rustic wedding decor, high ceilings, and an outdoor cocktail garden, providing a friendly and clubby atmosphere for guests. The Gala's staff, including private event planners, DJs, and bartenders, work together to ensure that events run seamlessly and are enjoyable for all guests. The venue offers various services, including catering, decorations, DJ services, and a photo booth, as well as a full bar with over 100 different liquors, beers, wine, and seltzers. The Gala is located at 2602 Park Blvd in Lincoln, Nebraska, and can be contacted at 402-817-4159 for more information or to book an event.
Art gallery
Gallery 9 Professional Artist
Gallery 9 is an independent cooperative gallery located in the historic Mission Arts Building in Lincoln, Nebraska. The gallery features solo, two-person, small group, and all-member shows throughout the year on a monthly schedule, with a permanent group sales space allowing constant visibility for members’ work. Gallery 9 is home to a diverse group of artists, including Judith Andre, Mark Coyle, Kelley Dachtler, and many others, showcasing a wide range of mediums such as paintings, sculpture, glass, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and more. The gallery has an opening reception on the First Friday of each month and is committed to serving and educating the public in the arts, with all work available for sale. Gallery 9 can be found at 124 S 9th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, and can be contacted at 402-477-2822 or info@gallerynine.com.
Band orchestra symphony
Nebraska Jazz Orchestra
The Nebraska Chamber Players is an organization of professional musicians dedicated to playing chamber music in Lincoln, Nebraska. They are committed to nurturing both musicians and audiences while maintaining a personal connection between the two, and believe in the true spirit of chamber music, performed in a relatively intimate space without the separation of a large concert stage. The Nebraska Chamber Players have a repertoire of several hundred works, including several premieres of commissioned works from composers across North America, and are best known for creative programming and excellent artistry. Their current performance home is the Unitarian Church of Lincoln, 6300 A Street, where musicians mingle and visit with audience members before and after concerts, as well as during intermission, making their concerts family-friendly events, welcoming music lovers of all ages. Season passes and single tickets are available in advance or at the door, and children 10 & under are admitted for free.
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