This weekend
"The Foreigner," a comedy presented by the Grand Island Little Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Hornady Marshal Auditorium, College Park (continues Oct. 17-19). Tickets are $12.50; box office: 382-2586.
Anton Chekhov's "Three Sisters" presented by the University of Nebraska at Kearney theater department, 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Miriam Drake Theatre, UNK, Kearney. Tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for non-UNK students, seniors, and UNK faculty and staff; $3 for groups of 10 or more; and free for UNK students with a valid ID; box office: (308) 865-8417 or boxoffice@unk.edu.
"The Importance of Being Earnest," presented by the Kearney Community Theater, Thursday through Sunday (last weekend), 83 Plaza Blvd. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; show-only matinee, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $33 (dinner and show) and $15 (show only); season tickets available. Information: (308) 234-1529, e-mail boxoffice@kctonline.com or www.kctonline.com.
REACT Arts and Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Fonner Park concourse. Annual event features more than 30 booths of arts and crafts. Admission charged; information: 382-4515.
Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, 3133 W. Highway 34: Special exhibit: "The Nuts and Bolts of Art," featuring works by members of the Grand Island Art and Grand Island Sketch clubs, through Nov. 23. October events: All Hallows Evening, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Winter admission (Oct. 1 through April 30) $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for youth 6-12; children 5 and under admitted free. Information: 385-5316 or www.stuhrmuseum.org.
Prairie Winds Art Center, 112 W. Third: Annual National Miniature Show, through Oct. 31. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Information: 381-4001 or www.prairiewindsart.com.
L'eglise Art Center and Gallery, 1105 K St., Aurora. Special exhibit: "Art: Made in the U.S.A.," featuring works created by area artists, through Oct. 25. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment. Information: (402) 631-9578.
Plainsman Museum, 210 16th St., Aurora: Local and regional history, doll collection, iron toys, log cabin, sod house. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 1 through Oct. 31. Admission: $6 for adults, $4 seniors 62 and over, $2 for children 5 through 16; group rates available. Information: (402) 694-6531.
Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1330 N. Burlington. Special exhibit: "Rural Images," featuring the works of three cartoonists who show a humorous, insightful and poignant look into American agricultural life during the 20th century, through Nov. 20. October events: Preschool Playday, Saturday, Oct. 11; Morning at the Museum, Tuesday, Oct. 14; and Halloween Boo-seum Spooktacular, Saturday, Oct. 25. J.M. McDonald Planetarium: "The Sky Tonight," 1, 2:30, and 4 p.m. daily, through Nov. 21. Planetarium shows require museum admission. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday). Admission: $6 for adults, $5.50 for seniors over 60, $4 for children ages 3 through 12. Information: (402) 461-4629 or (800) 508-4629 or www.hastingsmuseum.
Hastings College Art Gallery, Seventh and Elm, Hastings: Hastings College Alumni Art Show, through Oct. 30 (reception: 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18). No admission charge. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays; gallery is closed during college holidays and vacations. Information: (402) 461-7325.
Museum of Nebraska Art, 2401 Central Ave., Kearney: Nebraska art and artists from early 19th century to present. Special exhibits: "Nebraska Now: Susan Knight, Paintings," through Oct. 12; "A Treasury of Murals: Nebraska's Post Office Legacy," through Oct. 12; "Voices of American Farm Women," Oct. 21 through Nov. 30; "Traces of Our Past: Artifacts by the First Nebraskans," through Dec. 7; "Stories Behind the Art," through Dec. 31; "Across the Lands and to Nebraska: The Photographs of Andrew Moore," featuring large format color photography by Andrew Moore, through Jan. 4; and "Nebraska Now: Marlene Mueller, Drawings," Oct. 18 through Jan. 4. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed major holidays. Docent-led, free tours offered the fourth Wednesday of the month. No admission charge, but donations accepted. Information: (308) 865-8559 or monet.unk.edu/mona.
Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, two miles east of the Kearney interchange on Interstate 80. Fall hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (through Oct. 28). Information: (308) 237-1000 or (877) 511-ARCH or www.archway.org.
1885 Opera House, 413 N. Webster: Red Cloud: Special exhibit: "The Rise of a Landmark," works by Lewis Wick Hines, through Oct. 27. Information: (402) 746-2641.
Columbus Art Gallery, 2504 14th St., Columbus (lower level of Columbus Public Library): Exhibit featuring paintings by David Dorsey and Wendy Hall and blown glass by Ray Schultze, through Nov. 15 (reception: 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12). Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Friday, and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; open evenings and Sundays by appointment. Information: (402) 563-1016 or e-mail gallery@megavision.com.
Thursday
"How Can We Be Silent" tour, featuring Barlowgirl, with special guest Jimmy Needham and Brooke Barrettsmith, New Life Assembly Church, 2715 W. 39th St., Kearney. Advance tickets are $15 (balcony) and $20 (main floor); $30 day of the show. Information/tickets: (308) 234-1881 or (800) 965-9324; or www.itickets.com.
"Art-Music-Justice" Tour, featuring Christian recording artists Sara Groves, Brand Heath, Derek Webb, Sandra McCracken and Charlie Peacock, 7 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church Elkhorn, 4200 N. 204th St., Omaha. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the show. Information/tickets: (402) 289-4440 or www.bethany-lutheran.com
José Porcel and his Compañia Flamenco, Latin and ballroom dancing, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln. Tickets range from $28 to $38 with student discounts available; box office: (800) 432-3231 or www.liedcenter.org.
Friday
"An Evening with Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby," 8 p.m., Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha. Tickets range from $19 to $58 and are on sale through Ticket Omaha online at TicketOmaha.org, by phone at (402) 345-0606.
Ramblin' Rounds round dancing (waltz, two-step, quick step and cha-cha), 8 p.m., Diamond D Ballroom, 611 W. Fourth. Cuer: Dick Busboom. Information: (308) 226-2420.
Saturday
"An Evening of Jazz," featuring Wes Hird, Vickie Nielsen and the Mac McCune Band, 7:30 p.m., Merryman Center, 300 W. 24th, Kearney. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (60 and older) and $10 for Kearney Area Arts Council members. Information/tickets: (308) 234-4949.
Amy Speace, singer/songwriter, 7:30 p.m., the Listening Room, 106 N. Denver (Knights of Pythias Hall, Hastings. Tickets are $12; information: (402) 463-6248 or listeningroom@alltel.net.
Palmer Celebration, Palmer. Information: www.merrickcounty150.com
Ravenna's Birthday Party, Ravenna. Information: www.ci.ravenna.ne.us.
Circle B Dancers square dance, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Circle B Hall, 508 Gold Road. Caller: Wes Mohling. Information: 381-8100.
Jim Gaffigan's "Sexy Tour," 7 and 10 p.m., Omaha Music Hall, Omaha. Tickets are $37.75; Ticketmaster.
Rascal Flatts, in concert with special guest Taylor Swift, 8 p.m., Qwest Center, Omaha. Tickets range from $49.75 through $70; Ticketmaster.
"The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires," presented by the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m., University of Nebraska at Omaha, Strauss Performing Arts Center, Omaha. Ticket information/box office: (402) 342-3560 or www.omahasymphony.org.
Solar observing, 11 a.m. (weather permitting), Hastings Museum (outside), 1330 N. Burlington, Hastings. No admission charge. Information: (402) 461-4629 or www.hastingsmuseum.
Observatory show, 8:30 p.m. (weather permitting), Sachtleben Observatory, three miles south of Hastings on Wabash Avenue. Information/observatory schedule: (402) 462-7378.
Sunday
"Burma & Cambodia: Lands of Conflict," a travel film presented by the Altrusa Club and narrated by Buddy Hatton, 2 p.m., Grand Theatre, 316 W. Third. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3.50 for students; season tickets are $25; information: Dixie Best, 382-7962.
"Fascinating Gershwin," featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin presented by violinist, pianist and vocalist Janice Martin, 7:30 p.m., Grand Island Senior High auditorium. A presentation of the Grand Island Concert Association, admission is by membership only (a limited amount of season memberships are still available). Information: Stanley Urwiller, 382-2309; Dixie Best, 382-7962; or http://giconcerts.org.
"Midsummer Night's Dream," presented by the Nebraska Shakespeare Festival, 7 p.m., Boone Central gym, Albion. Sponsored by the Albion Area Arts Council; Admission is $12.50 for adults and $5 for children; council members will be admitted free; information: Paul or Lori Hosford, (402) 395-6727.
UNK Choirs Concert, 7:30 p.m., University of Nebraska at Kearney Fine Arts Recital Hall. No admission charge.
"Over the River and Through the Woods," auditions for the Grand Island Little Theatre, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, and Monday, Oct. 13, 2401 E. Highway 30. Parts available for three women and three men. Performance dates are Dec. 9-14. Information: Jerry Poels, 390-3238; or Jeanne Mueller, 379-2015.
Next week
Ken Medema, Christian musician and songwriter, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Mid-town Holiday Inn. No admission charge.
"Connecting with the Masters," presented by the Kearney Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Ron Crocker, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, University of Nebraska at Kearney Fine Arts Recital Hall. Admission is $8; for more information, call (308) 865-8417.
"Keepin' It Country 2008," the 28th annual Nebraska Country Music Festival, sponsored by the Nebraska Country Music Foundation, Tuesday, Oct. 14, through Sunday, Oct. 18, Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 So. Baltimore, Hastings. Event includes songwriter workshops and competitions, seminars, performances and an awards banquet featuring a performance by Michael Martin Murphey (seating is limited to 650; tickets range from $35 to $100). Admission charged to some other events. Information/schedule: www.necmf.com
Mary J. Blige, the "Dream Tour," 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Qwest Center Omaha. Tickets range from $45 to $75; Ticketmaster.
"The Pirates of Penzance," presented by Opera Omaha, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Orpheum Theater, Omaha. Tickets range from $19 to $99 and are available through Ticket Omaha; (402) 345-0606 or www.ticketomaha.org.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream," presented by the Nebraska Shakespeare Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Minden Opera House, 322 E. Fifth St., Minden. Tickets are $15; information: (308) 8323-0588 or www.mindenoperahouse.com.
"Billy McGuigan's Yesterday and Today (a Beatles tribute), a presentation of the Merryman Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 300 W. 24th St., Kearney. Single show and season tickets are now on sale; (308) 698-8297 or www.pickmytickets.com.
Leesha Harvey Trio, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, the Listening Room, 106 N. Denver (Knights of Pythias Hall, Hastings. Tickets are $12; information: (402) 463-6248 or listeningroom@alltel.net.
Rodney Carrington's "King of the Mountains" tour, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Pershing Center, Lincoln, Reserved tickets are $39.75; Ticketmaster.
"The Songs of David Byrne & Brian Eno," featuring David Byrne, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha. Tickets range from $48 to $53 and are available through Ticket Omaha; (402) 345-0606 or www.ticketomaha.org.
All Hallows Evening, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18, Stuhr Museum. Event includes ghosts in Railroad Town, scary tales and the treat trail. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Information: 385-5316 or www.stuhrmuseum.org.
"The Foreigner," a comedy presented by the Grand Island Little Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Hornady Marshal Auditorium, College Park. Tickets are $12.50; box office: 382-2586.
Melody Round-up Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, downtown Hastings.
"Grandma's China," a Weekend Friendship Gathering Event sponsored by the Wood River Performing Arts Foundation, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Wood River Rural High School Performing Arts Theater. Susan Kolbo will explore "Grandma's China Closet" and those old pieces of china so beloved. No admission charge, but freewill donations accepted. Information: Georgene Smidt, (308) 583-2606.
"Dancing with the Stars," to benefit the Grand Island Area Cancer Endowment (GRACE), 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Midtown Holiday Inn. Event includes cocktails, dinner and dancing featuring Cindy Johnson, president of the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce President; Ray Aguilar, former state senator; Steve Joel, 2007 Man of the Year, and Sue Pirnie, 2007 Woman of the Year and GRACE Foundation board member; assisted by local dancing professionals Larry and Gloria Craven and Don and Esther Amick. Tickets are $35; information: Lisa Willman, 381-4711.
Circle Squares square dancing, 7:30 to 10 p.m. (plus tips from 7:30 to 8 p.m.) Saturday, Oct. 18, Diamond D Ballroom, 611 W. Fourth. Caller: Dick Busboom. Information: (308) 226-2420 or (308) 687-6343.
Alcoholics Anonymous "Freedom Group" Dance, 7 to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, Fonner Park concourse. Admission charged.
"Rock Band Live," on tour, featuring Panic At The Disco and Dashboard Confessional, with special guests Plain White T's and The Cab, Saturday, Oct. 18, Pershing Center, Lincoln. Tickets: Ticketmaster; information: www.rockbandlivetour.com.
Roberta Flack, in concert with the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha. Ticket information/box office: (402) 342-3560 or www.omahasymphony.org.
Haunted Hallow, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, and 1 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Happy Jack Chalk Mine, near Scotia. Evening performances are for those age 8 and older; matinee performances are open to all ages. Admission is $6 (evenings); park in Scotia and get tickets at the Community Hall. Matinee admission is $5; park at the chalk mine. Information: (308) 750-3874 or www.happyjackchalkmine.com
"Teddy Bear Concert," a concert for children presented by the Grand Island Senior High Orchestra, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, GISH auditorium. Children are encouraged to bring a teddy bear or other stuffed animal with them to the concert. Selections will include music from the movies "Harry Potter" and "Happy Feet," "The Pink Panther," "Variations on Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," a fiddle tune "The Arkansas Traveler," "Teddy Bear's Picnic," and more. Admission for the concert is $5 for adults and $3 for children 11 and younger. Information: Christa Speed, 385-5950 or e-mail to cspeed@gips.org.
"Organ Vesper Series," featuring organist Andrew Henderson, 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, First Presbyterian Church, 621 N. Lincoln Ave., Hastings. No admission charge; information: (402) 461-7448.
Fall Bridal Show, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Fonner Park concourse. Admission charged; information: Heather Roy, 384-6203; or http://NebraskaWeddingGuide.com.
Polka dance, featuring the Dean Hansen Band, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, the Platt-Duetsche, 1315 W. Anna. Admission charged; information: Sheryl Kosch, 382-0586.
On film
Grand Theatre, 316 W. Third: "The Dark Knight," 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Batman, Gordon and Harvey Dent are forced to deal with the chaos unleashed by an anarchist mastermind known only as the Joker, as it drives each of them to their limits. Starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, this film is rated PG-13. Tickets are $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12. Information: 381-2667 or www.grandmovietheatre.com.
Lied Super Screen Theater, Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington, Hastings: "Alien Adventure," 2 and 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. and 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday; "Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure," 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 2 and 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 3 p.m. Sunday; "Wolves," noon daily; and "Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa," 1 p.m. daily Admission is $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors and $5.50 for children. (Special screening: "Mamma Mia," 7:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10-12.) Admission is $4.50.) Museum is closed Mondays. Information: (800) 508-4629 or www.hastingsmuseum.org.
A look ahead
Golden Oldies Cruise Night, featuring music from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Grand Theatre, 316 W. Third. Event will feature the band Revival, Elton Flodman and Pat Boilsen. Tickets are $12 and are available at Howard's Jewelry, 303 W. Third, or at the door. Proceeds will benefit Chad, Brittney and Brooklyn Djernes of Central City. Information: (402) 747-3201 or (308) 940-0625.
Nicole Narboni, classical pianist, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, Boone Central Gym, Albion. Presented by the Albion Area Arts Council; tickets are $12.50 for adults and $5 for students; council members admitted free. Information: Paul or Lori Hosford, (402) 395-6727.
k.d. lang, in concert, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha. Tickets range from $26 to $66 and are available through Ticket Omaha online at www.TicketOmaha.org or by phone at (402) 345-0606
The Capitol Steps, just in time for the 2008 presidential election, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Orpheum Theater, Omaha. Tickets range from $19 to $25 and are available through Ticket Omaha; (402) 345-0606 or www.ticketomaha.org.
Bloodfest 2008, featuring 14 bands and a "Night of Mayhem," 3 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, D&N Event Center, 501 E. Walker Road, North Platte. Event will include Grand Island bands Dreaming of a Nightmare and Oh Tragedy; Hastings bands A Plague Filled Skey and Grow Room; Mortal Dezire and Transcending Zero of Kearney; Aftermath of Burwell and bands from North Platte, Norfolk, Alliance, Lincoln, McCook and Des Moines, Iowa. Pre-sales tickets are $10, available online at htp://bloodfest.memoriesfromtomorrow.org. Day-of-show tickets are $12; information: Allen Kohtz, Electric Sky Entertainment, (308) 258-3381.
Ron White, stand-up comedy, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Orpheum Theater, Omaha. Tickets are $42.75 and are available through Ticket Omaha; (402) 345-0606 or www.ticketomaha.org.
Michael W. Smith & Steven Curtis Chapman, "The United Tour," 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha. Tickets range from $55 to $65 and are available through Ticket Omaha; (402) 345-0606 or www.ticketomaha.org.
Knights of Pythias Haunted House, 10th annual, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Saturday, Oct. 25, Thursday, Oct. 30, and Friday, Oct. 31, 110 N. Denver, Hastings. Admission is $5; information: Lois Van Boening, (402) 462-5727 or (402) 460-9067.
Haunted Hallow, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, and 1 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Happy Jack Chalk Mine, near Scotia. Evening performances are for those age 8 and older; matinee performances are open to all ages. Admission is $6 (evenings); park in Scotia and get tickets at the Community Hall. Matinee admission is $5; park at the chalk mine. Information: (308) 750-3874 or www.happyjackchalkmine.com.
"Arsenic and Old Lace," presented by the Hastings Community, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26; and 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, Good Samaritan Village, Hastings. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors and are available at the theater, (402) 463-1500, or by e-mail at hctheatre@windstream.net; Heritage Bank, Hastings State Bank, Wells Fargo, Stamps & More in Landmark Center, and at the Good Samaritan Village Senior Center.
Arts and Crafts Show. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Conestoga Mall. Information: Melissa Griffith, 382-4210.
"Murder at a Mansion Wedding," an interactive murder mystery, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, Grand Island Women's Club, 1109 W. Second. Tickets are $25 and seating is limited to 50 for each performance; proceeds will benefit the Grand Island Women's Club and will be used to maintain the mansion. Tickets are available at both Skagway locations. Information: Louise Zimmerman, 395-8352.
Fall Festival of Crafts Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Buffalo County Fairgrounds, Kearney. No admission charge; information: Marlene Hadwiger (308) 234-4671.
Circle B Dancers, special Halloween square dance (costumes optional), 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Circle B Hall, 508 Gold Road. Callers: Marlin and Jackie Spellmeyer. Information: 381-8100.
"Disney Live! Winnie the Pooh," 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Omaha Civic Auditorium; tickets range from $15 to $36; and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Pershing Center, Lincoln; tickets range from $15 to $26; Ticketmaster.
Gun Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Fonner Park concourse. Admission is $3; information: Sharon Dahl, 383-4605.
Trick or Treat in downtown Grand Island, Saturday, Oct. 25, times to be announced. Look for the signs in the windows of the participating downtown businesses. Information: Sharon Mankin, 382-9210.
Cirque de la Symphonie, presented by the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha. Ticket information/box office: (402) 342-3560 or www.omahasymphony.org.
Hastings Symphony Orchestra, featuring guests Betsy Bobenhouse and Heidi Huenefeld, performing Mozart's "Flute and Harp Concerto" and Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 4," 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Masonic Center Auditorium, Hastings. Tickets are $13 for adults and $5 for students; season tickets are available for families (two adults and children) are $90; single parent families (one adult and children) are $50; students (children through traditional college age) are $15. Information: (402) 469-9396 or http://hastingssymphony.com.
Hastings College student recital, featuring pianist Elliott Lockwood, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Perkins Auditorium, Fuhr Hall of Music, Hastings. No admission charge; information: (402) 461-7448.
Big Band Dancing with the Lou Arnold Orchestra, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, the Liederkranz, First and Walnut. Admission charged; information: Gloria Otradovsky, 382-9337.
"Chicago: The Musical," Sunday, Oct. 26, FirsTier Event Center, Kearney. Tickets/information: (308) 338-8011 or log on to www.kearneyevents.com.
Punkin chunkin', 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, one mile east of Petersburg. No admission charge; information: (402) 386-5551.
"Symphony spooktacular," presented by the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha. Ticket information/box office: (402) 342-3560 or www.omahasymphony.org.
Hastings College faculty recital, featuring Marc LaChance, trombone, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Perkins Auditorium, Fuhr Hall of Music, Hastings. No admission charge; information: (402) 461-7448.
Stone Temple Pilots, in concert with special guests the Meat Puppets, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Pershing Center, Lincoln. Tickets range from $38 through $63.50; Ticketmaster.
"Behind the War of the Worlds," a live showing of the historic broadcast by Orson Welles, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Grand Theatre, 316 W. Third. Event to raise funds for the theater's facade and lobby will continue after the show with dancing at the Liederkranz. Tickets are $12.50 in advance or $15 at the door (includes the show and entertainment at the Liederkranz). Information: John Lincoln, 379-7498 or ford_theater_productions@yahoo.com
"Halloween Funfest," sponsored by the Third City Christian Church, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Heartland Events Center. A Halloween alternative for children, event will include carnival games and entertainment, candy and prizes to be given away. No admittance after 7:30 p.m. No admission charge; information: 384-5038.
"Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique," presented by the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha. Ticket information/box office: (402) 342-3560 or www.omahasymphony.org.
"Revival," a four-piece band playing music from the 50s, 60s and 70s, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Wood River Rural High School Performing Arts Theater, Wood River. No admission charge but freewill donations accepted. Information: Georgene Smidt, (308) 583-2606.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, in concert, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Qwest Center, Omaha. Ticket range from $20 to $43; Ticketmaster.
Nebraska Food Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, Stuhr Museum. Event will features food produced in Nebraska. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for children 6-12; children 5 and under admitted free. Information: 385-5316 or www.stuhrmuseum.org.
Neil Young, in concert, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Qwest Center, Omaha. Tickets range from $48 to $175; Ticketmaster.
Metallica, in concert with Down and The Sword, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Qwest Center, Omaha. Tickets range from $55 to $75.50; Ticketmaster.
Larry the Cable Guy, stand-up comedy, 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Heartland Events Center. Tickets are $44.25 and are available at the Fonner Park ticket office and through Ticketmaster. Information: 382-4515.
"The Rat Pack: Live at the Sands," recreate a legendary evening at the Sands Hotel with the most famous performers of our time: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin presented by Broadway Across America, Friday, Nov. 7, through Sunday, Nov. 9, Orpheum Theatre, Omaha. Tickets range from $28 to $58; Ticket Omaha, (402) 345-0606 or www.ticketomaha.org. Information: www.TheRatPackLiveAtTheSands.com or www.omahaperformingarts.org.
The Eagles, in concert, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Qwest Center Omaha. Tickets range from $40.50 to $147.50; Ticketmaster.
New Kids on the Block, in concert, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Qwest Center, Omaha. Tickets range from $27.50 to $67.50; Ticketmaster.
Bill Gaither and Friends, in concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Qwest Center Omaha. Tickets range from $19.50 to $39.50; Ticketmaster.
Mercy Me, the "All That is Within Me" tour, with special guest Bebo Norman, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St., Lincoln. Tickets are $25 and $30; information: (800) 595-4849 or (402) 483-6512.
Celine Dion, in concert, Monday, Nov. 17, Qwest Center, Omaha. Tickets range from $47.50 to $135; Ticketmaster.
"Creation Festival: The Tour," 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs. Event will feature Kutless with special guests Thousand Foot Krutch and Pillar. Tickets are $20 and $30 and are on sale through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com or iTickets.com (www.itickets.com/tours/663.html. Information: www.creationfesttour.com.
Toby Mac's Winter Wonder Slam with Relient K and Family Force 5, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Pershing Center, Lincoln. Tickets range from $25 to $35; Ticketmaster.
Nine Inch Nails, in concert, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Tickets range from $37.50 to $43 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20; Ticketmaster.
"Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic," a live ice show, Dec. 3 through Dec. 7, FirsTier Event Center, Kearney. Information: www.kearneyevents.com.
Moscow Ballet's "Great Russian Nutcracker," 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Omaha Music Hall, 17th and Davenport, Omaha. Tickets range from $23 to $63; Ticketmaster.
The Cheetah Girls, in concert, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Qwest Center, Omaha. Tickets range from $33 to $43.
“The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis," 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, and Tuesday, Dec. 23, Orpheum Theatre, Omaha. Tickets range from $37 to $77; Ticket Omaha, (402) 345-0606 or www.ticketomaha.org. Information: www.mannheimsteamroller.com.
AC/DC, the "Black Ice" world tour, Jan. 15, Qwest Center, Omaha. Tickets are $89.50 go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11; Ticketmaster.
"Disney Live! Winnie the Pooh," 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, FirsTier Event Center, Kearney. Tickets range from $15 to $40; box office: (308) 338-8011 or to www.kearneyevents.com.
Venue & ticket info
- Heartland Events Center: 700 E. Stolley Park Road, 382-4515, www.HeartlandEventsCenter.com.
- FirsTier Event Center: 609 Platte Road, Kearney; office: (308) 338-8144; ticket office: (308) 338 -8011, www.kearneyevents.com.
- Pershing Center: Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln; (402) 441-8744, www.pershingcenter.com.
- Lied Center for Performing Arts: 12th and R streets, Lincoln; (800) 432-3231, www.liedcenter.org.
- Qwest Center: 455 N. 10th St., Omaha; (402) 341-1500, www.qwestcenteromaha.com.
- Orpheum Theater: 409 S. 16th St., Omaha; box office: (402) 345-0606 or www.omahaperformingarts.org.
- Holland Performing Arts Center: 13th and Douglas; Omaha; box office: (402) 345-0606 or www.omahaperformingarts.org.
- Omaha Music Hall: 17th and Davenport, Omaha; (402) 997-9378.
- Mid America Center: One Arena Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa; (712) 323-0536, www.midamericacenter.com.
- Ticketmaster: (402) 475-1212, (402) 422-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com.
