BLIXT ARTS LAB

12/27/2024

Don't miss these special performances by our friends at OmniArts Nebraska! Tonight and tomorrow at the Arts Lab in University Place Creative District!

11/16/2024

Today Not Too Far Distant is at the Fremont Opera House with performances at 1 PM and 7 PM. Please join us for a story of love, hope, and humanity!

11/10/2024

Last week we met a surviving WWII veteran who knows first hand the dangers of fascism and the toll of hate. Like Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams, we choose love and democracy. We are so grateful to all who have served. Thank you, veterans!

11/08/2024

We're very thankful to Mid-America Arts Alliance for the wonderful coverage of Not Too Far Distant by Becky Boesen! We are having amazing experiences in the communities where we are touring this month!

Playwright Becky Boesen shares that message from Not Too Far Distant, her play about a Nebraska veteran’s experiences in World War II.

09/14/2024

Fall is here and Not Too Far Distant by Becky Boesen is back. Join us for this spectacular production based on the experience of Sgt. Clarence Williams - a Nebraskan soldier who helped liberate Dachau.

It's not too late to bring NTFD to your community. In 2025 we're touring to Sidney and Alliance, Nebraska. Reach out if you'd like us to make a stop in your town.

08/25/2024

Join us for First Friday on September 6th! Mocktails, arts activities and games! Welcome!

08/23/2024

We are thrilled to share the trailer for our production of Foster by Summer Lukasiewicz. Foster was met with wonderful community conversation on the importance of quality early childhood education in Nebraska. Stay tuned with BLIXT to hear more about how this exciting new work can continue to engage with communities near you in the future!

Original play by Summer LukasiewiczSpanish Translation by Maricela Novoacommissioned by BLIXT ARTS LAB"A tenacious, experienced teacher has developed an earl...

08/13/2024

It's been a busy summer! Here are some photos from our summer camp in Red Cloud! We're so honored to have been there for five years in a row!

05/30/2024

It's our FAVORITE day of the year - GIVE TO LINCOLN DAY!!
Aren't we lucky to be part of Lincoln's amazing nonprofit community, and to have the support of Lincoln Community Foundation, Firespring and all the wonderful match sponsors to make this day of giving possible! We at BLIXT ARTS LAB would love your donation today! Every dollar makes a huge difference! Thank you!
Come see us at Tower Square until 1:30pm!

https://www.givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/blixt-locally-grown

05/29/2024

We had another awesome performance of FOSTER by Summer Lukasiewicz at The Village Events in Kearney last night! So happy to be working with our friends Alexandra Dillon, Maricela Novoa and Amy Sjoholm at Central Region Early Learning Connection on this event! After the performance, the wonderful JR Giron from First Five (Nebraska) led an advocacy training session for early childhood educators in
the area.

05/17/2024

We had a wonderful opening of the staged reading performances of FOSTER by Summer Lukasiewicz last night! Thank you to everyone who joined us!

There are three more chances to see this new, impactful work:
Tonight, Friday, May 17 at 7pm
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 18 at 2pm and 7pm
Location: The Lied Commons, 12th and R Streets

These performances are free and open to the public (donations welcome).

See you there!

Photo credit: Jenny Gegg Photography

05/15/2024

Thank you to Taryn Vanderford at 10/11 News for helping us share information about the play FOSTER by Summer Lukasiewicz happening this week! FOSTER explores the value of quality early childhood education and why this issue is relevant to ALL of us! Come see the free staged reading performances on Thursday, Friday or Saturday at the Lied Commons!

10/11 First at Four

05/13/2024

We're so excited to share the new play FOSTER by Summer Lukasiewicz with you this week, starting Thursday!

You can listen to Summer talk with Friday LIVE host Genevieve Randall about the production via the link below! Start listening to Summer at 50:59

https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/series-media/friday-live-audio/standalone-audio-15896/larksong-bob-hall-constellation-yorkshire-playhouse-and-more-50024259/

05/11/2024

We would like to introduce you to the cast of FOSTER! These talented individuals have been working for the past two weeks to deliver a powerful and heart-warming production May 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Lied Commons!

05/06/2024

As part of our AWESTRUCK Fundraising Campaign, BLIXT will be hosting a variety show May 24th and 25th! We are looking for talented and creative individuals to showcase their work. We are open to all forms of entertainment such as singing, dancing, monologues, sketch comedy, short film, and much more! To participate, please fill out this short submission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCVjaIpvQzyJQoMf6npSJCmOSX5Ur994BVc8GPQP6BrD5HvA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

05/05/2024

Think of BLIXT this Give to Lincoln Day! With your help we can continue to create more AWESTRUCK moments through the power of the arts in your community!

05/03/2024

Join us TONIGHT 5:30-8pm at the BLIXT space for our May First Friday event! It will be a night filled with fun and creativity! Check out the kind of activities we'll be offering!

05/01/2024

We are proud to announce the cast list of FOSTER by Summer Lukasiewicz! Staged reading performances are happening at the Lied Commons on May 16, 17 and 18!