Arts And Theatre
Five facts about Jim Brickman
Popular pianist Jim Brickman returns to Lincoln for the first time since 2005 when he performs at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
Nov 19, 2009 | 11:35 pm | Loading…
Colum McCann novel wins national award for fiction
The evening’s host, Andy Borowitz, joked that the meaning of publishing was “a lot of hard work. Then nothing.”
Nov 19, 2009 | 11:25 am | Loading…
Hundreds cheer Palin in Michigan for book tour
College students ditched class, employees skipped work and some huddled in the cold overnight just to make sure they get an orange wristband Wednesday that would let them meet Sarah Palin.
Nov 19, 2009 | 11:10 am | Loading…
Terrorists seeking Nazi secrets in ‘Collision of Evil’
An American tourist staying at a Bavarian inn decides to take a day walk into the nearby Alps and is clubbed to death. A fast-paced mystery follows.
Nov 18, 2009 | 10:30 pm | Loading…
George Carlin's autobiography is outrageously funny and filled with words you can’t say on television
‘Final Words’ reads much like Carlin’s fast-paced routine always sounded.
Nov 18, 2009 | 2:00 pm | Loading…
McCain’s debut novel, ‘An Honorable German,’ is stirring drama
Here’s a World War II novel with a big difference.
Nov 18, 2009 | 11:35 am | Loading…
Doane takes on the fun -- and fake blood -- of 'Evil Dead: The Musical'
Blood, guts and campy fun will take the stage later this week.
Nov 16, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
'Rogue' joins a shelf of books about Sarah Palin
From coloring books to even-handed biographies, there are lots of options for learning about the former vice presidential candidate.
Nov 16, 2009 | 11:40 pm | Loading…
Book Report: Stores get sales bump, a great blog
Also: A new 'Alex Cross' and the return of Vladimir Nabokov.
Nov 16, 2009 | 11:25 pm | Loading…
Sarah Palin’s memoir a mostly tame affair
Book is less revealing autobiography and more campaign speech — more lipstick, less pit bull.
Nov 16, 2009 | 5:00 pm | Loading…
Review: So far, 'Under the Dome' satisfies
We're only halfway through the book, but at this point, King seems to be offering more of what he does well.
Nov 16, 2009 | 3:15 pm | Loading…
Review: Shaolin Warriors perform an impressive display
Nov 14, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
L. Kent Wolgamott: Jacobshagen is among top painters working today
Lincoln painter honored to be included on the roster with internationally acclaimed artists.
Nov 14, 2009 | 10:30 pm | Loading…
‘Black Friday’ mixes fictional drama, real-life scenarios
Nebraska author Alex Kava’s newest Maggie O’Dell book is a brilliantly executed page-turner.
Nov 14, 2009 | 2:00 pm | Loading…
Playhouse tackles 'Reefer,' an irreverent look at marijuana
Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, "Reefer" is a raucous musical comedy that takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused by smoking marijuana.
Nov 12, 2009 | 11:55 pm | Loading…
'Reefer Madness': From warning to cult classic
Back in 1936, when "Reefer Madness" was originally set for release, it was called "Tell Your Children." Financed by a church, the movie was designed to scare God-fearing, upstanding parents into keeping their teenagers away from the heathen devil weed.
Nov 12, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
University Theatre brings 'King Lear' to stage
University Theatre will present Shakespeare's "King Lear," with professional New York actor Steven Patterson in the title role.
Nov 12, 2009 | 11:40 pm | Loading…
Cool jazz comes to Lied Center
Latin Grammy Award winners Pablo Ziegler and Nestor Torres will blend sizzling classic tango rhythms with cool jazz in a performance of Pablo Ziegler's Quartet for New Tango at 7:30 tonight at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St.
Nov 12, 2009 | 11:25 pm | Loading…
Review: UNL Opera's version of 'Our Town' is impressive
Come with an open mind and you'll appreciate a version much different from the stage play.
Nov 12, 2009 | 5:45 pm | Loading…
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