Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery

On Thursday, Lincoln will come together to support our nonprofit organizations through Give to Lincoln Day, sponsored by the Lincoln Community Foundation. We need YOU to join us. This unprecedented, 24-hour giving event is your chance to help the arts in Lincoln. www.givetolincolnday.org

Homestead Express is a weekend of family activities at sites throughout Lincoln in celebration of the Free Land Chautauqua. On Sunday May 20th, the Sheldon Museum of Art will host storyteller Matthew Sitting Bear Jones at 1 and 3 p.m. and a hands-on workshop with video artist Michael Burton from noon to 5 p.m. Pick up a game board at any of the sites, participate in the family weekend events, and collect stamps at the various locations. Turn in the completed game board at Homestead National Monument during the Chautauqua May 20-25 or anytime through May 31 to receive a special commemorative coin. Family event sites include Bennett Martin and Bess Dodson Walt Branches of the Lincoln Public Libraries, Lincoln Children's Museum, Lincoln Children's Zoo, Nebraska History Museum, Michael Forsberg Gallery, Pioneer Park Nature Center, and Sheldon Museum of Art. Saturday, May 19th: 10:00- 5:00 Children's Museum Children's Zoo Lincoln City Libraries 1:00-4:00 Nebraska History Museum Pioneer Park Nature Center Sunday, May 20th: 10:00- 5:00 Children's Zoo 12:00-5:00 Sheldon Museum of Art Lincoln Libraries The Nebraska Humanities Council (NHC) has provided funding for Homestead Express. The NHC receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Nebraska State Legislature, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and private donations.

Create a strung bracelet with glass beads inspired by "The Studio Glass Movement: Selections from the Esterling-Wake Collection" exhibition.

Jazz in June has become more than just a tradition. It's a summer standard. The free Tuesday evening series is one of Lincoln's summer delights. Enjoy the Jazz in June Market at 12th & R Streets, then stroll onto the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus to listen to great jazz.