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LINCOLN ARTISTS’ GUILD ANNOUNCES NEW ART AND MUSIC SERIES FOR 2015!
The Lincoln Artists’ Guild is excited to announce its 2015 Art and Music Series with a free new opportunity for art and music lovers in the Lincoln area.
Enjoy new art openings and live music each month at Out of the Box, 366 N 48th Street on the fourth Friday of the month from January through October and the third Friday of the month in November and December. Art openings will start at 5 p.m. with live music from 6-8 p.m. This is a unique series with musical performances as varied as the many visual artists in the Guild.
Out of the Box is a 20,000-square-foot store selling high-end building products at affordable prices and offering many products recycled from custom upscale homes. The Guild’s gallery partnership with Out of the Box allows more than 60 artists to display their work.
The Guild encourages the public to come to Out of the Box for a little art, music, culture and shopping. Musical performances for the 2015 Lincoln Artists’ Guild Art & Music Series are listed below.
Jan. 23 — Jive Merchant, a soul, jazz, organ trio from Lincoln.
Feb. 27 — The Lincoln Irish Dancers, a traditional dance troupe from Lincoln and The Lincoln Celtic Sessions Players, a small acoustic ensemble of the Lincoln Celtic Jam.
Mar. 27 — Celticas Spiritus, a varied performance delighting in the spirit of the Celts from the British Isles and beyond.
Apr. 24 — The Alligator String Choir, an all-woman acoustic group celebrating life through Cajun, swing, folk and novelty tunes.
May 22 — Native American Traditional Performance, a demonstration of traditional Native American instruments, music and dance.
June 26 — The Shoestring Band, an American string band playing old time and folk music.
July 24 — The Southeast Nebraska Bohemian Bagpipe Band, musicians from southeast Nebraska perform Bohemian music with the traditional Czech dudy (bagpipe).
Aug. 28 — LUAU, Lancaster Ukulele Aficionados United, a ukulele group that performs in Lancaster County and hosts public strum-a-longs for people of all skill levels.
Sep. 25 — Ephemeral Gift, a hammered dulcimer duo with flute and percussion performing music from the 1400-1700s.
Oct. 23 — The Lincoln Early Music Consort, a chamber ensemble specializing in music before 1750 playing early instruments including recorders, viols, cornamuse, krumhorns and more.
Nov. 20 — Nebraska2Nashville, area songwriters share their original songs.
Dec. 18 — Tis the Season, area musicians share songs of the seasons and sell their CDs.