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| Press Release: Nebraska Brass Announces 2009-2010 Concert Season (8/18/2009)
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 2009
NEBRASKA BRASS ANNOUNCES 2009-2010 CONCERT SEASON
Contact: Nebraska Brass, (402) 477-7899
nb@artsincorporated.org
Lincoln, NE — The Nebraska Brass announces its 2009-2010 season of concerts, with new performances, new music, and a new Nebraska Brass musician. The Nebraska Brass is pleased to announce it has expanded its outreach to Nebraska and will be giving 22 performances throughout the state, including Lincoln, Omaha, Elkhorn, Grand Island, Cozad, Hastings, Blair, Minden, Seward, Fremont, Bellevue, Aurora, Wahoo, and Beatrice.
This season offers a varied repertoire of music from Baroque to Renaissance and Classical, as well as 20th Century works and new compositions for brass quintet. Some of the Nebraska Brass’s popular selections are featured on its latest Christmas release, “Season of Wonder,” and three more new CDs are in the works, with release hopeful in the next 12 to 18 months. Other season highlights will be our popular Christmas series and a set of concerts featuring guest Jami Fristo.
The Nebraska Brass is also pleased to welcome the first new member to the ensemble in over a decade, tubist Ken Kielniarz. Ken was born in Gary, Indiana and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He received the Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music degrees from the School of Music at Northwestern University. He has studied tuba with renowned tubists Arnold Jacobs and Harvey Phillips, among others. Ken has been a high school educator for 27 years, directing band programs in suburban Chicago and Omaha. He serves on the Music Faculty of Dana College and Creighton University, is the Music Director of the Omaha Brass Ensemble, and is currently teaching elementary instrumental music for the Omaha Public Schools.
The Nebraska Brass is offering the Season Brass Pass for the 2009-2010 season. The pass entitles you to a total of six (6) admissions, which may be used to attend any concert in any city. Bring five friends with you to one concert, or use your six admissions to attend any combination of performances. The cost is: Adults $65 and Seniors $50. Season Brass Passes are offered to new subscribers at 50% off the regular price.
General single admission tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting the Nebraska Brass business office at (402) 477-7899. Tickets are also available for purchase at the door before each concert. Single ticket prices for Lincoln and Omaha are: Adults $15, Seniors (65+) $12, Students (18 & under) FREE. Single admission tickets in other communities are Adults $12, Seniors $10 and Students FREE. Tickets to the concert, "A Nebraska Brass Christmas" at the Minden Opera House are $15 and are only available by contacting the Minden Opera House at (308) 832-0588. |
For more information please see the NB Home Page. |
| Press Release: For Immediate Release: Meetings Upcoming for ANPE (7/24/2009)
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 2009
ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT EXECUTIVES ANNOUNCES UPCOMING MEETINGS
Contact: 402-477-8446, anpe@artsincorporated.org
The Association of Nonprofit Executives (ANPE) would like to announce upcoming meetings during 2009.
Thursday, August 6, 2009, hosted by Del Smith of RBC Wealth Management.
Meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. at RBC Wealth Management, 6940 O Street, Suite 400.
Guest speaker will be Del Smith.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009, hosted by Barbara Zach, Executive Director of Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra.
Meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. at Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra office, 233 S. 13th Street, Suite 1702.
Guest speaker will be Barbara Zach, Executive Director of Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009, hosted by Phyllis Ericson and Joyce Halverson of Nebraska Community Blood Bank.
Meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. at Nebraska Community Blood Bank, 100 North 84th Street.
Guest speaker will be Phyllis Ericson, CEO of Nebraska Community Blood Bank.
Thursday, November 5, 2009, hosted by Pastor Tom Barber of People’s City Mission.
Meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. at People’s City Mission, 110 Q Street.
Guest speaker will be Pastor Tom Barber, Executive Director of People’s City Mission.
Reservations or regrets are not necessary, and sack lunches are welcome at ANPE meetings. For more information contact (402) 477-8446 or anpe@artsincorporated.org.
The Association of Nonprofit Executives is a networking and educational organization for local nonprofit leaders. Its purpose centers primarily on bringing nonprofit executives together on a regular basis to discuss, promote and share topics of mutual interest and benefit to nonprofit organizations and leaders.
Each year the Association of Nonprofit Executives recognizes the ‘Nonprofit Executive of the Year.’ This award recognizes leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, direction, and vision. The winner of the award receives $500, and the nonprofit organization they represent also receives $500.
Past winners of the ANPE Executive of the Year Award include Susanne Blue, Matt Talbot Kitchen; Robert Downey, Capital Humane Society; Jonathan Krutz, Nebraska Hospice & Palliative Care Partnership; Susan Scott, YWCA Lincoln; Wayne Svoboda, Volunteer Partners; Deb Weber, Lincoln Arts Council; René Ferdinand, ARC of Nebraska; Nancy Ferneau, LMEF Cancer Resource Center; John Chapo, Folsom Children’s Zoo; Renee Johnson, Community Services Fund; Mala DeBerg, Fresh Start; Dean Haist, Nebraska Jazz Orchestra; Gayle Andres, University Place Art Center and Marilyn Gorham, Lincoln Children’s Museum.
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For more information please see the ANPE Home Page. |
| Press Release: Dancing with the Stars Tickets are available now! (7/17/2009)
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The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company is pairing local stars with Lincoln’s dance studios for a fun-filled evening fundraiser!
"DANCING WITH THE STARS OF LINCOLN"
FRIDAY/ AUGUST 28, 2009
Embassy Suites
1040 P Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
6:30 PM DOORS OPEN
7:00 PM DINNER
8:00 PM SHOW
Tickets for Open Seating $50
Reserved Table $800
Cash Bar
Our Lincoln Stars include:
* Tom Henning | Assurity
* Aaron Hilkemann | Duncan Aviation
* Adam Ickes | Former Husker Football Star
* Jim Keck | First Plymouth Congregational Church
* Kim Robak | Mueller & Robak
* Deb Schorr | Lancaster County Commissioner
* Will & Robert Scott | WRK
* Lauren Silverman | KLKN
* Dr. and Mrs. Otis Young, retired | First Plymouth Congregational Church
If you are interested in tickets for this fun-filled evening of dance please contact an LMBC Board Member or:
Michael Dowd at michael_dowd_29@hotmail.com or
Dale Miller at dmillerpac@aol.com
We would also like to thank our participating dance studios:
* Anderson-Hoxie Dance Project
* Basically Ballroom
* Cheer & Dance Express
* Conservatory of Contemporary Dance
* Delray Ballroom
* Karen McWilliams School of Dance
* Studio 2
* True Dance Academy
*Dancers and dance studios subject to change.
Proceeds will be used to support the activities of the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company including the production of the Nutcracker Ballet at the Lied Center. |
For more information please see the LMBC Home Page. |
| Press Release: Limited space available at Summer Dance Camp & Jump Start discount! (7/14/2009)
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Friends of the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company,
The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company's Summer Dance Camp is filling up fast. Thanks to everyone who has registered, and keep an eye out for your schedule in the mail soon!
If you have not yet registered, there are still a few spots open. However, we must have your registration before July 20th to guarantee a spot in your class level.
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Also, we are offering a special rate for the next generation of dancers!
Print the attached coupon or mention it with your registration before July 20th and receive $50 off the registration fee for our Jump Start half-day program.
The Jump Start program is a half-day aimed toward giving dancers, ages 8 and under, the opportunity to learn from the same world-renowned instructors as our full-day camp, but with classes specially geared toward young campers.
Previous LMBC participation not required, so invite a friend!
Registration forms are available for download at www.artsincorporated.org/lmbc/camp.asp
For more more information about the LMBC Summer Dance Camp or studio scholarships, please contact the LMBC Business Office at (402) 477-8446 or lmbc@artsincorporated.org. |
For more information please see the LMBC Home Page. |
| Press Release: Capital Jazz Society Announces Performances July 20 and 23! (7/13/2009)
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 2009
CJS IS BACK FOR TWO EVENTS JULY 20 AND 23!
Contact: Capital Jazz Society
cjs@artsincorporated.org
(402) 477-7899
Join the Capital Jazz Society as it presents two special performances to coincide with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's 2009 Nebraska Jazz Camp. The Monday Night Big Band will perform Monday, July 20 2009, 7:30 pm and the Jim Williamson Trio will perform on Thursday, July 23 2009, 7:30 p.m. at Brewsky's Jazz Underground in the lower level of Brewsky's Food & Spirits in the Haymarket.
These Capital Jazz Society Events are being presented as a part of the 2009 Nebraska Jazz Camp. This annual camp includes 43 students from Eastern Nebraska, and CJS is presenting the events as part of their educational experience.
Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for students with valid I.D.
The Nebraska Jazz Camp will also be presenting concerts of their own showcasing the learning that has taken place during the week of Nebraska Jazz Camp, July 20-24. A Big Band concert will be held Thursday, July 23, at 4:30 p.m. and a Jazz Combo concert will be held Friday, July 24, at 2:00 p.m. Both performances are free and will take place in O'Donnell Auditorium on the Nebraska Wesleyan University campus. Parking is available on nearby streets or parking lots on the Nebraska Wesleyan University campus. For a detailed map of Nebraska Wesleyan go to www.nebrwesleyan.edu/university/CampusMap-BW.pdf. |
For more information please see the CJS Home Page. |
| Press Release: Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company Brings World-Class Instructors to Lincoln (7/2/2009)
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LINCOLN MIDWEST BALLET COMPANY BRINGS WORLD-CLASS INSTRUCTORS
TO LINCOLN FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL SUMMER DANCE CAMP
JULY 27- AUGUST 5, 2009
Contact: Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company
402-477-8446
lmbc@artsincorporated.org
The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company will be bringing internationally renowned dancers to Lincoln as instructors for their annual Summer Dance Camp. Christina Patchell and Michelle Alana bring their expertise to Nebraska for a 10-day camp for all dancers 18 and under. This is a great opportunity for area dance students to receive an unrivaled level of instruction, without having to travel out of state.
Christina Patchell attended the Joffrey Ballet School and is an instructor at The Rock School for Dance Education, where she has been on faculty for six years. Her choreography was recently featured in the opening for the Kimmel Center as well as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Christina began her professional career at the age of 16, and has performed with artists such as Will Smith, Mariah Carey, and Boys II Men. Christina also serves as a Ballet Mistress and Rehearsal Coach for The West Chester Ballet Theater.
Michelle Alana is a dancer and choreographer who has been dancing for 16 years and has been a part of the professional dance industry for the past 7 years. She was a captain of the Phoenix Coyotes dance team, "The Pack", the first NHL dance team to dance directly on the ice. Michelle is the artistic director of the hottest dance competitions in the country, Celebrity Competitions, whose instructors have included Jessica Starr of MTV’s "Moves" and Nick Gonzalez of "So You Think You Can Dance?".
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The 20th Annual Summer Dance Camp will be held July 27 - August 5, 2009 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dancers will learn a varied curriculum that includes ballet, Pointe, variations, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, and tap. Applications are available by calling (402) 477-8446.
Prior dance experience is recommended, but not required. Classes are formed by age with no auditions or placement classes. The 10-day camp concludes with a culminating performance on Wednesday, August 5th, 2009. Cost is $325.00 for Jump Start dancers, ages 8 and under, part-time; $585.00 for dancers ages 9 and up, full-time. Scholarships are available through area dance studios. Interested dancers, studying privately, should consult their teachers to learn more or call the LMBC business office.
2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the Summer Dance Camp. "High quality instruction, individualized attention, and connections to the professional and college dance worlds are the strengths of our Summer Dance Camp," says Shari True, Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company artistic director.
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For more information please see the LMBC Home Page. |
| Press Release: Register now--Deadline for Nebraska Jazz Camp is Tomorrow! (7/1/2009)
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Time is running out to register for Nebraska Jazz Camp!
You won't want to miss this year's camp. Held July 20-24 on the Nebraska Wesleyan University campus, Nebraska Jazz Camp is an outstanding experience where you can work on your jazz skills, play in large and small bands and combos, learn jazz theory and history, and attend fun jazz events this summer!
Download the attached camp flyer to get all the details of camp classes, ensembles and activities, then just complete and return the registration form by July 2.
If you have any questions or would like information on need-based scholarships, please feel free to contact the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra business office at (402) 477-8446 or njo@artsincorporated.org.
Register now--and don't forget to share this with all who may be interested!
Nebraska Jazz Camp
315 South 9th Street, Suite 110
Lincoln, NE 68508-2283
Phone: (402) 477-8446
FAX: (402) 477-8222
njo@artsincorporated.org |
For more information please see the NJO Home Page. |
| Press Release: Summer Dance Camp is just around the corner! (6/25/2009)
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Friends of the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company,
The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company's Summer Dance Camp is coming up fast. Don’t miss your chance to learn from renowned dancers and dance instructors from around the world. Limited space available, so send in your registration today!
We have an amazing faculty this year, including Christina Patchell, Michelle Alana, Mia Brown, and Rachel Vickrey. Classes will include ballet, Pointe, variations, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop.
The camp will be held July 27 - August 5 on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and is open to dancers 18 and under.
To register or for more information, contact the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company at (402) 477-8446 or lmbc@artsincorporated.org. |
For more information please see the LMBC Home Page. |
| Press Release: Save the Date! (6/18/2009)
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Friends of Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company:
Save the Date!
The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company will be hosting a “Dancing with the Stars” dinner & fundraising event on the evening of August 28th. You won't want to miss local celebrities in a 90-second performance choreographed by one of Lincoln’s dance instructors. All proceeds will go towards future ballet productions.
Dancing with the Stars
August 28, 2009
6:30 Doors Open
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Dancing
Tickets for Open Seating $50
Reserved Table $800
If you are interested in tickets for this fun-filled evening of dance please contact:
Michael Dowd at michael_dowd_29@hotmail.com or
Dale Miller at dmillerpac@aol.com
Watch for more details.
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For more information please see the LMBC Home Page. |
| Press Release: Lincoln Municipal Band News and 2009 Summer Concert Line Up! (6/12/2009)
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Friends of the Lincoln Municipal Band,
The Lincoln Municipal Band is proud to announce the 2009 Summer Pops
Series! Performances are held Sunday evenings in July and August at
7:00 p.m. at the John Shildneck Memorial Bandshell in Antelope Park,
Lincoln, Nebraska. Admission is FREE. The Lincoln Municipal Band
invites you to bring a picnic dinner, blanket, lawn chairs, and enjoy
the beautiful evenings in the park with family and friends! The 2009
summer lineup is packed with some old favorites and new surprises.
July 12 - Star Spangled Spectacular - All American Salute
Conductor: Bob Krueger
Soloist: Winner of the John Shildneck Young Artist Competition, Jamie
Tyser, trumpet
July 19 - Sunday Night at the Movies - Popcorn & Pics
Conductor: Bob Krueger
Soloist: Dean Haist, trumpet
July 26 - Cool Cars and Hot Music - Classic Cars on Display
Conductor: Carolyn Barber
Soloist: Malley Keelan, vocalist
August 2 - Young at Heart - In Honor of Seasoned Music Lovers
Conductor: Terry Rush
Soloist: Jana Holzmeier, vocalist
August 9 - Music from Around the World - Recognizing Diversity
Conductor: Tony Falcone
Soloist: Deborah Bouffard, trumpet
August 16 - Back to School - Honoring Teachers
Conductor: Bob Krueger
Soloist: Terry Rush, trombone
August 23 - Salute to Veterans - Showing our Appreciation
Conductor: Bob Krueger
Soloist: Ric Ricker, horn
Come and join the Lincoln Municipal Band as it continues one of
Lincoln's finest traditions of over one hundred years. The first
concerts were held in 1907 at State Fair Park and then moved to
Antelope Park in1911. These concerts in the park are the most popular
events of the Lincoln Parks and Recreation summer performance series
and boast regular crowds of more than 1500 citizens from Lincoln and
its surrounding communities.
Please take a moment to view the first edition of the Lincoln
Municipal Band newsletter and also the 2009 summer concert schedule.
Learn about the John Shildneck Young Artist Competion winner, read a
letter from board president, Don Gill, and also the latest updates on
our fundraising campaign. We are getting closer to our goal!
Thanks for your support, and we hope you enjoy the newsletter.
See you on July 12th!
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For more information please see the LMB Home Page. |
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