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LUCAS BOND DN The Daily Nebraskan: Is it hard to coordinate practices with 10 members? 9plus1: Yes, but mainly because every member of the band is a top-call musician in Kansas City. Plus, a couple of the guys live out of town. But the result is worth the effort! DN: The traveling, the playing, 10 members, there’s a lot of cool stuff going on, what’s the best part about being in 9Plus1? 9plus1: The best part for me about 9plus1 is the band can play anything. No matter what chart I throw in front of these guys, they can nail it and the musician-

ship is extraordinary. DN: Do you have a favorite memory from a concert or practice, or anytime you’ve played?

The best part for me about 9plus1 is the band can play anything.” 9PLUS1

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9plus1: One of my favorite memories is from the Junction City Opera House a few years back. The house was packed

and the band was on fire – a great night! DN: Any hints on who your special guest will be? 9plus1: A Lincoln local, Nebraska native who happens to teach at UNL. DN: What should the audience expect from your performance at Jazz in June? 9plus1: The audience should expect to hear a wide variety of jazz from the band, spanning from the ‘20’s to today. Classic tunes to modern pieces written for the band, with many of arrangements written by our band members. Looking forward to playing for Lincoln on Tuesday night!

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7 movies to see at the Ross next month RAFE PARKER DN

The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center is known for offering alternatives to commercial movies and television shows by presenting films that are not ordinarily offered in regular movie theaters. UNL students can get $5 tickets with a valid student ID for matinee and evening showings. Showtimes for the upcoming week are published online on Tuesdays. Here’s a look at five films to see in July.

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SUNSET SONG

Directed by Terence Davies, “Sunset Song” takes place during the early years of the 20th century, following the conflicts and choices a young woman experiences while reflecting on the struggle between tradition and change. It follows a young heroine Chris and her passion for life. We see Chris after World War I, a woman of remarkable strength looking toward the future. “Sunset Song” shows July 1 through July 7. It’s rated “R” for sexuality, nudity and some violence.

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THERAPY FOR A VAMPIRE

Set in Vienna during the 1930s, “Therapy for a Vampire” follows Count von Kozsnom as he attends therapy sessions from Sigmund Freud. No longer thirsty for life and with a marriage in shambles, Freud suggests the Count appease his wife by getting a portrait done of her by his assistant, Viktor. But it’s Viktor’s girlfriend Lucy, who intrigues the Count, proving to him that 500 years of marriage is enough. “Therapy for a Vampire” shows July 8 through July 14. The film is not rated, however, viewer discretion is advised.

Directors Alex Hammond and Ian Markiewicz offer an entertaining look at some of Lucha Libre performers: the “1000% Guapo” Shocker, the litter person mascot KeMonito, the Luchador heir Blue Demon Jr., hardcore wrestler El Hijo Del Perro Aguayo and American bodybuilder Jon “Strongman” Andersen. The documentary takes an exciting look at the stars of Lucha Librea, Mexico’s distinctly colorful brand of professional wrestling, going behind the mysterious mask to explore one of the most cherished traditions of Mexican culture. “Lucha Mexico” shows July 15 through July 21. The film is not rated, however, viewer discretion is advised.

WIENER

The winner of the 2016 Sundance Grand Jury Prize, this documentary follows the life of Anthony Wiener as he tries to make a comeback in his career as a politician following the sex scandal that ended it just two years prior. The documentary goes inside the damage control that Wiener and his aides try to deal with as new sexting allegations arise. “Wiener” shows June 24 through July 7. The documentary is rated “R” for language and some sexual material.

THE WITNESS

Kitty Genovese was repeatedly attacked on a street in Kew Gardens, Queens on March 13, 1964. A New York Times article was later published, asserting that 38 witnesses watched her being murdered from their apartment windows – and did nothing to help. “The Witness” follows Kitty’s brother Bill, as he launches his own investigation into the crime. In the process, he makes startling discoveries about the crime that change his life. “The Witness” shows July 8 through July 14. The film is not rated, however, viewer discretion is advised. JAZZINJUNE@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

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Innovation campus adds exhibition space RAFE PARKER DN The Nebraska Innovation Campus, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s research campus, has announced several art exhibitions, ranging from student art work to projects made by Lincoln-area community members. Currently on display in the Cooper Foundation Maker ’s Gallery in the Nebraska Innovation Studio is the exhibition “Member Made,” showcasing projects built by makerspace members. The gallery is open to the public from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; noon to 6 p.m. Thursday; and noon to 4 p.m. Friday. The exhibition closes July 23, with a closing reception being held from 4 to 7 p.m. Featuring multiple pieces such as a UNL Formula One team’s car, a coffee table, a flat pack stool and several print-making circles, the current exhibition at the Cooper Foundation Maker ’s Gallery focuses on what the makers create in the studio. Some part of every creation on display in the gallery was generated in the Nebraska Innovation Studio. Maker members have access to equipment such as a CNC router, several 3D printers and a laser cutter. Liana Owad, director of the Nebraska Innovation Studio, said everything created in the studio space is self-motivation. Anyone from the community can pay a membership fee and have total access to the studio space

and all its equipment. “Think of us as a rec center for tools,” Owad said. “Innovation Studio is exactly the same but for technology equipment and just equipment in general.” Currently, the gallery is the only way to showcase the work done by the makers that use the studio space. It allows people to see what opportunities the studio provides for making, as well as a diversity in what can be made. Owad said not all of the makers of the projects currently on display would consider themselves artists. While some students from UNL with art backgrounds will use the space and equipment for their projects, she said many makers are hobbyists from the community, or just interested in making in general. “I have a lot of people who come into the studio and they ask me ‘What do people make on the CNC router?’ and I think the exhibits in the front are really helpful for that,” Owad said. “They can see what somebody else has done in the studio with the laser cutter, with the 3D printers, then take an idea and create it, make it your own with those tools.” Owad said she encourages people to apply for a membership to the studio when they’re ready, making it easier for people to get access to equipment and training on how to use it on a regular basis. Kate Engel, director of communication and culture at Nebraska Innovation Campus, said the art exhibitions and gallery spaces

FILE PHOTO BY ZACH HENKE | DN help to enhance the creative energies at NIC. “The art offerings are an extension of the NIC mission,” Engel said. “Offering these

new art exhibition spaces does on a small scale what we hope the whole campus does

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Railyard movie series to feature ‘classics’ JACOB ELLIOTT DN Get ready for movie night. Every Wednesday this summer the Railyard will feature a movie on the Railyard’s Mega screen at 7 p.m. Admission is free, so bring the family. “We picked movies that people would consider classics: like ‘E.T.,’ ‘The Wizard of Oz,’” said Rachel Halbmaier, events and promotions director for the Railyard. “They’re super well-known, and everybody loves those movies. We picked out films that each person in Lincoln would come down to view at least one.” The event will start off on June 29 with “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial.” A young boy named Elliott, played by Henry Thomas, must help a crash-landed alien return home. However, he must deal with nosey neighbors, government agents and, worst of all, his younger sister. The “Wizard of Oz” will be featured on July 6. Join Dorothy and her dog, Toto, as they travel down the yellow brick road, through the Land of Oz in a grand journey to get back home to Kansas. Along the way, she must deal with the evil Wicked Witch of the West and her devious minions. However, Dorothy has the help of a bumbling scarecrow, a kind-hearted tin-man and a cowardly lion. July 13 features “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” In

Indiana Jones’ first outing, he must find the Ark of the Covenant before it is stolen by Nazis. Little does he realize that the myths about the Ark and its powers are true. On July 20 is the “Princess Bride.” A story within a story, “The Princess Bride” starts out with Buttercup, played by Robin Wright, sulking over her lover, who has been killed by the Dredd Pirate Roberts. A Prince falls in love with her, and is ready marry her when she is suddenly kidnapped by three strange men. Yet another man comes to her rescue, however, this man seems to be the Dredd Pirate Roberts! “Toy Story” will be next on July 27. A milestone marker in animation, “Toy Story” was the first full length 3D animated movie. Written by the legendary animation team Pixar, this animation focuses on the toys of a boy named Andy. Woody and Buzz, voiced by Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, find themselves on an adventure to return home to their owner after a misunderstanding gets them lost. The final movie will be the musical “Grease” on August 3. Some people want to be like Romeo and Juliet; others want to be like Sandy and Danny. A high school romance for the ages, follow these two lovebirds and they croon for those summer nights. JAZZINJUNE@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

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STORIES BEHIND 6 UNL SCULPTURES THERE’S A STORY BEHIND EVERYTHING, AND THE SCULPTURES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKALINCOLN’S BOTANICAL GARDENS HAVE THEIR FAIR SHARE OF HISTORY. HERE IS A BIT OF BACKGROUND FOR A FEW OF THE SCULPTURES STREWN ABOUT THE 624 ACRES OF UNL CAMPUS. MAURA GILLAN DN

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“Old Glory” by Mark Di Suvero was installed in 1986. Di Suvero creates works that require viewer interaction, describing his work as “painting in three dimensions.” “Old Glory” invites the viewer to lie beneath it and look up at the sky. On a mostly clear day, with just a little bit of cloud and the red bars running the length of the sky, it reminds the viewer of the American flag.

“Torn Notebook” by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen was fabricated in 1996. The loose pages strewn about are made to look like they were blown by the wind, which there’s a lot of in Nebraska. The words within the pages are notations of observations the artists made while driving to the university site.

“Sandy: in Defined Space” by Richard McDermott was brought to the campus temporarily in 1970 but never left. The sculpture came on loan from New York when the Vietnam War was in full force and student protests at Kent State had led to four students’ death. Sandy’s position inside the box seemed to perfectly describe the feelings of the students. Captivated by “Sandy,” the students raised $12,000 to buy her.

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“Breach” by Roxy Paine is a stainless steel sculpture camouflaged to look like a tree. Installed in 2004, “Breach” is part of a collection of contemporary art by Paine. Her work “Maelstrom,” is of similar construction, which was first installed in Central Park but has now been moved to a private collection.

“Fallen Dreamer” by Tom Otterness is a bronze head installed in 1995. Otterness worked as a guard at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, where he was inspired by giant Olmec heads of ancient Central American cultures. The head is thought to represent fallen heroes or icons.

“Wind Sculpture III” by Yinka Shonbibare was installed 2013 and is one of the university’s most recent additions. The 20-foot-tall fiberglass sculpture was shaped to look like billowing fabric. The work represents the sails of Dutch ships that transported wax fabrics. Despite being a colonial invention produced in Southeast Asia, the colorful patterns have become a sign of cultural pride and identity for Africans. JAZZINJUNE@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

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College of Law, Mueller Planetarium to host Asteroid Day BRITTANY HAMOR DN

study by NASA and ESA, respectively.” These are just two of the current missions being developed to better understand asterThe Nebraska College of Law and Mueller oids. Mapping the structure of asteroids alPlanetarium are teaming up to host Asteroid lows time to determine how we may stop one on a collision course. Day on June 30. According to its website, “Asteroid Day Held at Morrill Hall and beginning at 6:30 is a global awareness campaign where peop.m., the free event will include video footage of the Nebraska College of Law’s space, ple from around the world come together to cyber and telecommunications law professor learn about asteroids and what we can do Frans von der Dunk and will feature a speech to protect our planet, families, communities by executive director Elsbeth Magilton about and future generations from future asteroid impacts. Asteroid Day is observed each year how countries are protecting the Earth. Mueller Planetarium will show “Fire- on June 30th, the anniversary of the largest fall” and “B612 Sentinel Program” after the impact in recent history, the 1908 Tunguska speeches. Intended for all audiences ages event in Siberia.” “The most important focus currently is on four and older, the event will also include detection,” Magilton said. “With our current snacks and beverages. Magilton and the College of Law’s main telescope capabilities, we are only able to detect a very small number of asteroids that focus is the logistics. may be near Earth. We Magilton poses the can’t protect ourselves question “If research Our future depends from what we don’t funded by the European know exists.” Space Agency (ESA) on our ability to Asteroids are the leads to the prevention only natural disaster of a major impact in identify, characterize and we know how to predict China, what are the in- ultimately travel to these and prevent. It is crititernational implications cal to bring awareness financially, politically asteroids.” to Asteroid Day because and legally?” DANTE LAURETTA there is a possibility of “The ESA is curprofessor, university of arizona more than 1 million asrently developing a teroids that can impact preliminary mission the Earth, according to called the Asteroid Impact Mission (AIM.),” Magilton said. “AIM the Asteroid Day website. Scientists have would travel to a binary asteroid system and discovered only about one percent of the asperform high-resolution visual, thermal and teroids using all of the worldwide telescopes. “Asteroid represents humanity’s growing radar mapping of the build detailed maps of surface and interior structure. If approved, awareness of the opportunities and hazards AIM would also be Europe’s contribution that exist in near-Earth space.” said Univerto the larger Asteroid Impact & Deflection sity of Arizona professor of planetary science Assessment mission: AIDA. AIDA is a col- Dante Lauretta, in a press release. “Our fulaboration between ESA and NASA. It is a ture depends on our ability to identify, chartechnology demonstration of the kinetic im- acterize and ultimately travel to these asteroids.” pactor concept to deflect a small asteroid and The power of the voices not only builds to characterize its physical properties. AIDA public space programs, but will boost investis composed of the projectile called DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) and an ments toward private space companies. “Space policy and governance matters,” observer satellite called AIM, each under said Magilton. “As we deal with very real

COURTESY PHOTO and very immediate political issues every day, it is easy to push space to the back of our minds as less important. The reality is, it’s of the utmost importance to human sur-

vival. The next earth altering impact could come in 2 million years or in 2 minutes – are we ready?” JAZZINJUNE@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

ZOOFest celebrates 43rd anniversary with live music KENDALL DICKINSON DN Jazz in June is coming to an end, but the live music doesn’t stop there. ZOOFest, an annual two-day music festival on July 8 and 9, is just around the corner. This year the ZOO Bar is celebrating its 43rd anniversary. The celebration will begin indoors July 4 to 7 with special performances each night, just days before the music gets taken outside for the 18th year of ZOOFest. This year’s ZOOFest lineup has performers that new and recurring crowds are excited about. Additionally, there will be all types of vendors selling food, drinks and merchandise. “There are only a few things I look forward to all year, and ZOOFest is one of them,” said

country fans. one festival goer. Come 9 p.m. will be Lee Fields and The ExWith two nights, and nine performers, the pressions, an R&B artist who has been playing festival will kick off at 5 p.m. on July 8 with a with music legends alike since the ‘60s. From Denton, Texas-based quintet, Brave Combo. James Brown-style funk to lo-fi blues, the North Brave Combo will set the bar high for the Carolina native can do it evening with a wide all. variety of music that inThere are only a few After 30 years and 2 cludes salsa, merengue, things I look forward Grammy’s later, one of rock, cumbia, conjunto, the most accomplished polka, zydeco, classical, to all year, and ZOOFest is American Roots Music cha cha, the blues and one of them.” artists will close out the more. first night of ZOOFest, Next in line, at 7 FESTIVAL-GOER beginning at 11 p.m. Terp.m., is a country music rance Simien and The singer-songwriter, and Zydeco Experience have performed all over a member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame. the world, teaching new generations the sigDale Watson, country music extraordinaire, is said to be picking up “where Waylon Jennings nificance of Southern-black, Creole music tradileft off.” Watson is an essential listen for true tion.

On July 9 at 3 p.m., a well-known Nebraskan Music Hall of Famer Brad Cordle will commence day two of ZOOFest. Cordle will be playing a little soul, funk and blues with his band, The Mighty Jailbreakers. For nearly 20 years, the B.B. King, Beatles and Ray Charles influenced band is one of the most respected throughout the Midwest, when it comes to R&B horn bands. Next up at 5p.m., Mike Zito – singer, guitarist, songwriter – and his hand-picked band, The Wheel, will continue to grace ZOOFest with their award-winning Blues music. “His music flows into the veins and moves the body in ways that can only be described as free and wild…” the Jazz Times has said of Zito. At 7 p.m. The Derailers will take the stage.

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Jackie Allen performs with her husband, Hans Sturm – who teaches at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln – at last week’s Jazz in June concert Tuesday, June 21.

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Swing Fever to kick off Tower Jazz series BRITTANY HAMOR DN As one door closes, another one opens. Once again we have to say goodbye to Jazz in June, but Tower Jazz is just around the corner. “Jazz in June strives for National and International acts, whereas Tower Jazz is regional and young talent.” said Spencer Munson, Jazz in June coordinator and co-producer of Tower Jazz. “We just want to keep the Tuesdays in summer momentum.” Starting July 5, Tower Jazz’s free summer music series will appear at Tower Square on 13th and P streets. This year ’s outdoor concerts will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9 p.m. Tower Jazz performances will include established jazz musicians, while also featuring up-and-coming local talent. Audience members should bring a chair and pocket change to help support the artists. “Jazz is such a big part of original American roots music, a subject I am fascinated by and think people should appreciate more,” Munson said. “It provides culture for our growing city, bringing all walks of life together. It is difficult to be successful producing a jazz concert at a bar in Lincoln other than maybe the Zoo (Bar). Having an outlet like Tower Square gives us freedom to promote to a wider audience of families and age groups.” Tower Jazz is A collaboration with JazzTimeSmoothRadio.com, Nebraska’s largest smooth jazz internet radio, and its founder James Terry, and this is its second annual concert series. “James has been an integral part of keeping a jazz scene alive in Lincoln,” Munson said. “He spent a number of years helping foster our community radio, KZUM and continues to do so working with the University and various venues around town.” Kicking off Tower Jazz will be a local band by the name of Swing Fever. Swing Fever includes Lincoln natives Jerry Renaud on guitar and vocals, Eric Toombs on drums and percussion, and Gene Davis on bass and vocals. Pance Zaev, from Macedonia, plays the clarinet and saxophone.

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COURTESY PHOTO The band was formed six years ago when the group realized they had similar interests in playing jazz music. Swing Fever started playing for their own enjoyment, but over the past few years they have found much success in Lincoln. The band has appeared at Jazz in June, as well as Wilderness Ridge, The Zoo Bar and several wineries. Their ultimate goal is to perform more in Lincoln and eventually move on to other areas too. The audience can expect an enjoyable performance from Swing Fever at Tower Jazz. “We want the audience to have a good time, and that is what we expect from our performance at Tower Jazz,” Zaev said. “It’s a great opportunity for us to show what we can do for a fairly large crowd, and it helps continue to bring jazz to the city of Lincoln. We believe we have a unique style as we will perform some original music along with some jazz standards and some interesting jazz takes on some popular songs. We want

the audience to have fun. We hope if they have not been familiar with jazz that they enjoy and appreciate it. If they are already jazz lovers we hope that they will enjoy our take on some standard and popular songs.” Other performances will include Nicaulis Alliey, O Street Brass Band, Ed Archibald featuring Darryl White, CJ Mills & Guitars and Saxes and Bill Wimmer Trio. This year Munson said the series will be adding more vendors in hopes of building the audience from the previous year and giving the audience a quality experience that is consistent from the year prior. “I want (the audience) to fall in love with the music and with Downtown Lincoln.” said Munson. “This is the heart of this city, and I want Tower Jazz to be an event that knocks down musical and cultural barriers. We should celebrate the diversity, not only in the music scene, but also Lincoln’s cultural rainbow.” JAZZINJUNE@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

Workshop to focus on bee education JACOB ELLIOTT DN While small in stature, bees are a vital part of the world’s ecosystem. The Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center is hosting a bee workshop on June 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The speaker for the event will be Warren Nelson, owner of the Valhalla Bee Farm. Admission to the event is $5 per person. Nelson will not be bringing any live or preserved bees to the workshop. Instead, the workshop will focus on how to handle bees and proper bee maintenance through proper equipment usage. The workshop will teach a basic

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understanding of bee equipment and how to properly care for and manage bees. “We’ll have bee keeping equipment to show them what everything looks like, how everything comes together, what the purpose is of each particular item.” Nelson said, “We’ll be answering a lot of questions, because any time who wants to talk about bees, they normally have many many questions.” According to Nelson, bees are important to the world’s agriculture. Without the pollination that bees provide, humanity would lose more than 90 commonly eaten agricultural crops. As well, the honey itself helps as both a monetary assistance to the farmer and an edible good. Unfortunately, bee populations face a number of threats. Pesticides and chemicals used by

gardeners and farmers have resulted in a declining bee population. Bee farmers must also be diligent against Varroa mites, which can carry diseases into the hive and cause malformations within bee’s brood. Nelson has had an interest in bees since he was a young teenager; however it wasn’t able to pursue this interest until 1992, when he was able to take a class on bee keeping. Now, Nelson owns one of 250 bee farms that can be found around Nebraska. For more information on Valhalla Bee farms and their services, check out their Facebook page, or go to http://www.valhallabeefarm. com/ JAZZINJUNE@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

As jazz music plays around the city this summer, more and more venues are hosting concert series. Presented by the Capital Jazz Society, Friday Live at Five, hosted at the Railyard’s VEGA, features local jazz groups from 5-7 p.m. on Fridays, with some exceptions. For $6 at the door, concert-goers can enjoy performances from The Lightning Bugs (July 22), Jim Williamson (Aug. 5) and the Jesse McBee Quartet (Aug. 19). Mitch Dunham, the coordinator for the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Capital Jazz Society, Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble, FCLT Brass and Association of Nonprofit Executives, is currently working on more dates for this fall. “Vega is a great location in the Haymarket that supports live music,” Dunham said. “The owners, Eli and Carrie, are wonderful to work with and are eager to help us keep providing jazz music to the people of Lincoln.” The most recent concert featured The Jazzocracy on June 24. “I just think that it’s so awesome of Vega and the Capital Jazz Society to put these events on to support local jazz,” said Tommy van den Berg, leader of the band. “I love playing this event. It really depends on a lot of things but in general we get a pretty decent crowd.” The series is presented during happy hour, so customers can enjoy both great jazz as well as $1 off beer and well drinks. JAZZINJUNE@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

ZOOFEST: FROM 11 In a band made up of well-crafted original songs and cover songs, “their music celebrates the legacies of Buck Owens, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich and the Beatles, while still being on the edge of today’s country music.” “The Southern Fireball,” Nikki Hill, is an up-and-coming artist with an unforgettable voice. Hill has a unique voice made up of rock and soul – a blues shouter with tight rhythm that mimics fast-paced American roots music. Don’t miss out her one-of-akind performance at 9 p.m. ZOOFest will go out with a groove, with one of Lincoln’s own: A Ferocious Jungle Cat, also known as Nebraskan Thunderfunk. The “crispy six-piece noise machine,” playing at 11 p.m., is a must-see. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $17 at the ZOO Bar, O’Rourke’s Tavern, Sportscaster’s and ETIX.COM. Tickets bought the day of the show will be $20. Two-night tickets are also being sold in advance for $30. JAZZINJUNE@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

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NIC: FROM 6 – encourage diverse backgrounds, skill sets and people to interact, connect and have conversations.” As Innovation Campus continues to expand, Engel said there will be more areas for exhibitions. Other exhibitions include “Impetus,” featuring artwork made by students in a Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts course. The designs featured examine water, food and fuel in the changing environment. “Impetus” is on display weekdays in Innovation Commons. Images of quilts housed at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum can

also be found in Innovation Commons: one made by Michael James, professor and chair of textiles, merchandising and fashion design in UNL’s College of Education and Human Sciences. A water droplet sculpture is also on display. Created by artist Matthew Dehaemers, the sculpture was part of a larger piece for “Water,” an exhibition that showed at the Kaneko gallery in Omaha. JAZZINJUNE@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

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