Mothers and daughters attend a Victorian-style tea party at the Hargis House on Saturday, Sept. 23. The event was hosted by the Grand Island Public Library to celebrate the 147th birthday of Edith Abbott, a local historical figure.
New exhibit opens Friday at Studio 10
Missouri artist Robert Klausing will be the featured artist for October at Studio 10 Art Gallery in downtown Grand Island.
An opening reception to meet the artist is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the gallery, 112 W. Third St.
“Deepwater — View Northwest,” by Missouri artist Robert Klausing, will be on display through October at the Studio 10 Art Gallery in downtown Grand Island. An opening reception is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the gallery, 112 W. Third St.
From Butler, Missouri, Klausing retired from 27 years of teaching and coaching in the Lee’s Summit R-7 school district and has served as an adjunct art instructor for Longview Community College in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He received Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Education degrees from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and a Master of Arts in Painting from the University of Central Missouri.
Klausing
Klausing works in a variety of media including acrylic, pastel, watercolor and oil. The bulk of his current artwork focuses on the land and environment where he lives. He considers the French and American Impressionists, John Singer Sargent and Neil Welliver, as primary influences on his work.
“Unrealized Dreams,” by Missouri artist Robert Klausing, will be on display through October at the Studio 10 Art Gallery in downtown Grand Island. An opening reception is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the gallery, 112 W. Third St.
Recent awards and recognition include Best of Show at the Heartland Annual Juried Invitational in Merriam, Kansas, Merit Award at Prairie Village State of the Arts in Prairie Village, Kansas, Silver Medal Award, Anniversary Award and Signature Status designation in Red River Watercolor Society, Merit Award Winner at Southwest Pastel Society 2021, and inclusion in Watercolor USA 2022, National Watercolor Society Online Exhibit 2022 and Mid-South Watercolor Society National Juried Exhibit 2021 and 2023.
Studio 10 is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 308-381-4001.
University Theatre at Kearney is presenting “The Tempest” through Sunday at UNK’s Miriam Drake Theatre. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
UNK Theatre presenting Shakespeare classic ‘The Tempest’
KEARNEY — University Theatre at Kearney is opening the 2023-24 season with a William Shakespeare classic.
“The Tempest,” a captivating tale of magic, love, family and forgiveness, will be presented this week at Miriam Drake Theatre on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
University Theatre at Kearney is presenting “The Tempest” through Sunday at UNK’s Miriam Drake Theatre. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Running approximately 2-1/2 hours, including a 10-minute intermission, “The Tempest” recounts the tale of Prospero and his daughter Miranda as they find their way back from years of isolation on a deserted island. It is a true journey of discovery, set into motion when fate brings Prospero’s enemies past his island home. Though Prospero endeavors to use magic and manipulation to exact his revenge, he ultimately realizes what truly matters in life.
University Theatre at Kearney is presenting “The Tempest” through Sunday at UNK’s Miriam Drake Theatre. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Area cast members include: Charlotte Hajda (Miranda), of Broken Bow; Isabelle Stroot (Stefano), of Hastings; and Laura Rozema (Ariel), of Kearney.
Area students who are part of the artistic and production staff include: Lainey Schmeits (stage manager), Naomi Chavez (assistant stage manager), Carroll Moore Raine LaClair (assistant technical director), and Jaden Longfellow (sound designer), all of Kearney.
General admission tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for non-UNK students and seniors; $7 per person for groups of 10 or more; and free for UNK students with a valid ID. The UNK Theatre Box Office is open 12:30 to 5 p.m. weekdays and one hour prior to each performance. All ticket purchases are payable by cash or check only. For reservations, call 308-865-8417 or email boxoffice@unk.edu.
The World-Famious Glenn Miller Orchestra swings into Ord’s Golden Husk Theatre for a two-hour performance at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8.
Ord theater hosts World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
ORD — The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra swings into Ord’s Golden Husk Theatre for a two-hour performance at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8.
One of the most sought after big band in the world since 1938, director Eric Stabnau and the 16-member ensemble will play many of the favorite original Miller arrangements, including “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo-Choo,” “Tuxedo Junction” and more, as well as more modern selections arranged and performed in the Miller style and sound. Along with the orchestra, vocalist Jenny Swoish, will perform individually and as part of The Moonlight Serenaders vocal group.
Opening performances by the Central Valley Schools Choir, directed by Julie Baker, and the Midplains Community College Jazzy Knights, directed by Jennifer Winder, will start at 3:45 pm. Also, students will perform the finale piece, “In The Mood,” on stage with the Orchestra.
Doors at the Golden Husk, 129 S. 16th St., open at 3:30 p.m.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $12 for youth or $75 per family; call 308-730-8122 or purchase online at goldenhuskarts.org
Church hosts popular piano-violin duo
Grace Covenant Church will sponsor a piano and violin concert by Kevin and Heidi Cheng at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1304 N. Custer Ave.
Grace Covenant Church will sponsor a piano and violin concert by Kevin and Heidi Cheng at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1304 N. Custer Ave. The duo will perform a wide variety of music, including sacred, folk and classical genres.
The duo will perform a wide variety of music, including sacred, folk and classical genres.
Find them on Facebook and YouTube at Kevin and Heidi Cheng.
Freewill donations will be accepted.
GILT tickets now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the Grand Island Little Theatre’s fall production, “Love … Or Best Offer,” which opens Oct. 13 at College Park.
This romantic comedy focuses on Cheryl, a widow of two years, and Stan, who is newly divorced. After failed blind dates, their best friends, Lori and Dave, convince them to try online dating with the new dating website, “Friends, Love or Whatever.” With the worst dating advice in the world from their friends, Cheryl and Stan set out to find happiness and true love … online. All the trials and tribulations of online dating come to the forefront, including overcoming heartbreak and rejection, all in an effort to find love … or best offer.
Cast members include Ron Jelinek as Stan, Scott E Miller as Dave, Julie Miller as Cheryl and Cheryl O’Curran as Lori.
Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13-15 and Oct. 20-22.
Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for students 12 and under (includes tax and processing fee); call the box office at 308-382-2586 or oder online at githeare.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Student tickets must be purchased at the box office. Season tickets and group discounts are available.
For more show information, call Jeannee Mueller Fossberg, producer, at 308-379-2015.
This weekend at the Grand …
“A Haunting in Venice” is showing this weekend at the Grand Theatre, 316 W. Third St. Showtimes are 7:15 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a séance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer.
This film is rated PG-13 for some strong violence, disturbing images and thematic elements. Running time is one hour, 43 minutes.
Admission is $5 for adults, and $4 for children and seniors. For more information, call 308-381-2667 or visit grandmovietheatre.com.
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