search articles:     from the issue of September 20, 2007         Award-winning bead exhibit at Hillestad through Sept. 28 The Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery is hosting an exhibit of award-winning beaded artworks through Sept. 28.     "Luna at Water's Edge," by Kimberlin Blackburn of Kapaa, Hawaii. The beaded works on display are selections from the Bead International 2006 juried exhibition held annually at the Dairy Barn Southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Center in Athens, Ohio. Selections from the 85 works juried for display in Athens are circulating as a touring exhibit from October 2006 through December 2008. The Bead International 2006 is the fifth biennial, international juried exhibition of contemporary artwork in which beads are a primary element. The entry form defines beads as any pierced object, and the work in the show includes everything from jewelry, small sculptures, wall hangings, and two-dimensional artwork.   "PMS Alert Bracelet," by Beth Blankenship of Anchorage, Alaska.   The Hillestad Gallery is on the second floor of the Home Economics Building. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free. For more information, go online to http://textilegallery.unl.edu. GO TO: ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 20 ARTS HEADLINES FOR SEPTEMBER 20 Award-winning bead exhibit at Hillestad through Sept. 28 American Life in Poetry Executive Steel Band opens 'Free at 6' series Sept. 25 Gallery dedication Sept. 28 OPENING NIGHT Sartore to offer Sept. 23 movie talk 'Sex in Heartland' focus of 'Great Plains Great Books' series Sheldon Poetry Reading Sept. 21 Tango Buenos Aires to play Lied Sept. 21 732939S37318X