:: Original Skit Wanted ::

Via Van Bloom Travel agency is doing a promotional touring spotlight on March 13 at The Savannah Pines theater on 38th and Pine Lake Road at 7:00pm. This month they're spotlighting Walt Disney World, and are looking for a group of actors to come up with a 5-15 minute skit (keeping it tasteful--Karen statham!) involving the disney favorites, (ie cinderella, snowhite, lion king etc) to give the audience some entertainment. This could be a lot of fun, and get your creative juices flowing! Let me know via email -- usmvb14@aol.com, or call 499-8784.
Thanks!
Shelly Griess


:: picks by ani (the coolest girl i know) ::

> i would just like to let you know about all the fun shows coming up in the
> next couple of weeks. ok? i can't help it if i'm a groupie.
>
> 2-19 Kris Lager band @ Bodega's $? (my friend plays base for the band -
> don't know if they suck or not :) i heard they are blues.)
> 2-19 Mezcal Bros, Tijuana Gigalos & Bonepecker @ Duffy's $? (Mezcal
> Bros=rockabilly, Gigalos claim to be great members of old bands from
> lincoln and Bonepecker is just a sweet name.)
> 2-23 Magic Slim @ Zoo $6 (he ain't slim, but he shonuff is MAGIC. he
> plays good blues...that is...before he's totally wasted. Last time i saw
> him, he sorta fell off his chair when he was "trying to get up". NOW
> THAT, is a good show!)

:: Lied Center to host "Rambleshoe" collaboration - wednesday, feb 19 ::

On February 19, 2003 at 7:30 p.m., Rhythm in Shoes & the Red Clay Ramblers
will present "Rambleshoe" at the Lied Center. Rhythm in Shoes is an
Ohio-based dance company that specializes in traditional forms of American
dance. Its current musical partner is the Red Clay Ramblers, a North
Carolina string band whose repertoire reveals roots in old-time mountain
music but also a broader interest in country, rock, Dixieland, bluegrass,
gospel, and the American musical.
Tickets: $36/30/26 (half price for UNL students)
http://www.unl.edu/lied

:: Boy Gets Girl - this weekend ::
submitted by paul pearson (cultitem@hotmail.com)

I really hope you have some time this coming weekend. UNL Theatrix Studio Theatre is presenting BOY GETS GIRL and it really will be worth your time, I feel. I was not that nuts about the script when we first started although I did say I thought it would play better than it read --- and that seems very much the case. It is sort of a thriller, but not the kind with big jumper-scary scenes, but rather one that involves you because the characters are so well drawn and you find you really care about their stories and their place in this chain of events.
The other thing of great interest is the quality of the cast: this is a strong group of actors, and it has been adapted to fit into their real ages closely enough that there is none of that jarring young-as-older that can happen in a student production. Most of these are grad students and over 25. The leading lady, Joan Lauckner, might well be one of those people we can say "we saw her when ...." and the supporting roles are exceptionally well acted and detailed.

BOY GETS GIRL has been the number one script played in theatres all over the country this year (Laramie Project number two), and I can see why now that we have worked on it: it has a fine story but it also raises so many issues about relationships between the sexes, yet it never seems preachy to me. The words really can come to life with hard working actors.

Plus you have a unique opportunity: UNL's production plays this weekend and then another production of it opens at Wesleyan the next week. Here is a chance to see a good play in the hands of two different groups.

Details: BOY GETS GIRL
UNL - Theatrix / Studio Theatre -- Temple 3rd Floor
Thursday - Saturday Feb. 20-22 @ 7:30 p.m. (also: 10:30 p.m. show Friday only)

No reserved seats and tickets go fast: selling begins one hour prior to curtain -- seating one-half hour before curtain. Tickets are really cheap for Theatrix, but I don't know the exact admission: $10 or under I believe.

And if you are kind enough to just show up to see my work you will enjoy this character! But you will be so glad you got to see this talented group. Adult situations and some adult language (good for mature high school kids and up.)

:: Congresso (latin jazz) - friday feb 21 ::
submitted by Singoutpam@aol.com

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE WELCOME World Reknown Chilean Jazzers --

CONGRESSO -- Latin Jazz with a World Music Beat --
Friday, February 21
7:30 pm
7th Street Loft
504 South 7th Street, Lincoln

Tickets are available for a $10 donation at the door / $5 for students and
seniors --
Refreshments available too!
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS SPECIAL EVENT WILL SUPPORT Friends of Arts Are Basic!
-- we are trying to raise matching funds for a generous challenge grant!

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH ALL MUSIC LOVERS! Thank you!

If you can't come, but want to help AAB!, please contact Judith Hart,
judithkhart@aol.com


:: Lied Center brings Los Angeles Guitar Quartet to Kimball stage - feb 22 ::

John Dearman, William Kanengiser, Scott Tennant, and Andrew York are the
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet - popularly known as LAGQ. LAGQ will be
performing on February 22 at 7:30 p.m. on the stage of Kimball Recital
Hall as part of the Lied Center's 2002/03 season. LAGQ is recognized as
one of the world's premier instrumental ensembles, and will be
showcasing Latin-themed works for this performance.
Tickets: $32 ($16 for UNL students)
http://www.unl.edu/lied

Hear the Grammy nominated LAGQ on St. Paul Sunday this weekend!
February 16, 2003 (check your local listings for time) or log in to
http://sunday.mpr.org/listings/shows03_02.htm#0216 and listen on-line.
Featured on the program is an eclectic mix of music from around the world.

You can also hear the LAGQ live - visit www.lagq.com or
www.franksalomon.com for a complete tour schedule.



:: vagina monologues - this coming sunday-tuesday ::
from pat tetreault (ptetreau@unlnotes01.unl.edu)

Greetings all,

Plan on attending this year's benefit performances -- there will be a new
monologue as well as community monologues on envisioning a world without
violence. This year's performance is being directed by Judith K. Hart.

Tickets for the 4th annual performances of The Vagina Monologues are now
available at the Lied Center Box Office! Tickets/accomodations/requests can
be directed to the Box Office, 472-4747.

Three benefit performances of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues will take
place at the Lied Center Johnny Carson Theatre (11th & Q Street) on:
Sunday, 2/23 at 3 pm
Monday, 2/24 at 7:30 pm (interpreted for the hearing impaired)
Tuesday, 2/25 at 7:30 pm

Proceeds to benefit Rape Spouse Abuse Crisis Center and Fresh Start.
Tickets now available. Call and reserve yours today!!!

For more information about VDay and The Vagina Monologues go to
www.vday.org or call Pat at 472-7447.

Sponsored by: UHC Sexuality Education eXchange & PERSUNL, Lied Center for
Performing Arts with a grant from the Woods Charitable Fund. Additional
contributors include: AtoZ Printing, PFLAG-Cornhusker, Iguanas Pub, Planned
Parenthood, NOW-Lincoln, UNL Committee on GLBT Concerns, Psychology Dept.,
Sociology Dept., Women's Studies Program, Student Involvment and the
Women's Center.

www.landisarts.com

twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by
the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
so throw off the bowlines. sail away from the safe harbor.
catch the trade winds in your sails. explore. dream. discover.
-mark twain