“Parallel Circuits,” an exhibition that evolved from a graduate seminar course, Design Perspectives and Issues, is on display at the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery. With an emphasis on the evolution of “Do It Yourself” movement and advancements in technology, students explored the DIY culture examining historical and contemporary texts, including how-to instructional magazines, online video […]

Long before Pinterest or Martha Stewart, the do it yourself culture thrived in the United States. The International Quilt Study Center and Museum’s newest exhibition, “Perfecting the Past: Colonial Revival Quilts,” explores a movement from 1880-1940, when Americans looked to antique objects for inspiration and used patterns from newspapers to make goods inspired by the […]

A new nanoscience in nature exhibition, sponsored by the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience, is featured at the Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington Ave. The exhibit, “Nanoscience: Natural Beauty and Incredible Functions,” is on display through January. “Nanoscience: Natural Beauty and Incredible Functions” introduces nano-scale science through snowflakes, lotus leaves, butterflies and […]

The work of 20 graduating seniors in Art and Art History is featured in the BFA Capstone Exhibition, open through Dec. 14 in the Eisentrager•Howard Gallery in Richards Hall. A closing reception is 5 to 7 p.m., Dec. 14 in the gallery. The gallery is open 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 12:30 […]

Peter Nick’s documentary “The Waiting Room” opens Dec. 14 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. The film is showing as part of a national theatrical release by International Film Circuit. “The Waiting Room” showcases one 24-hour span at Highland Hospital in Oakland, Calif. The hospital has one of the busiest emergency rooms in […]

The University of Nebraska State Museum’s Sunday with a Scientist program explores the Platte Basin Time-lapse Project on Dec. 16. The family-friendly program is 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and will include information on where water comes from and how it is affected by natural events and human engineering. Presenters include Michael Farrell, television production manager […]

Among the most ancient uses for language are descriptions of places, when a person has experienced something he or she wants to tell somebody else about. Some of these get condensed and transformed into poetry, and here’s a good example, by Susan Kolodny, a poet from the Bay Area of California. Koi Pond, Oakland Museum […]

“Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas” will play three performances at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, Dec. 7-9. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, and 2 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9. Tickets, $30 for adults and $15 for youth, are available at the Lied box office, www.liedcenter.org or 402-472-4747. […]

The University Theatre season continues with Steven Dietz’s timely play “Paragon Springs.” Performances are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16 and 2 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Temple Building’s Studio Theatre. “Paragon Springs” is based on the Henrick Ibsen play “An Enemy of the People.” The healing waters of the American heartland town Paragon Springs have been […]

New York–based pianist Adam Tendler performs John Cage’s landmark work for piano, “Sonatas and Interludes,” 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Sheldon Museum of Art. A preconcert talk with Tendler, moderated by NET Radio host Genevieve Randall, begins at 7:30 p.m. A reception in Sheldon’s Great Hall follows the concert. The event is free and […]