Lincoln City Libraries in Lincoln, Nebraska http://www.lincolnlibraries.org en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 16:53:42 Central Daylight Time Thu, 23 May 2013 16:53:42 Central Daylight Time Copyright 2013, All rights reserved. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. QCRSS On September 24, Lincoln City Libraries and El Centro de las Americas hosted its 3rd annual Hispanic Heritage Read In. This year, the event was held in the Bennett Martin Public Library courtyard. Our readers read poems in Spanish, which then were expertly translated by Brent Meier. The event also included performances by Echo Poetico, a partnershi... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/Hispanic_Heritage_Read_In_Review.htm Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:28:00 Central Daylight Time Join us Thursday, September 17 for World Day on the Mall. This event will take place on Centennial Mall located at 15th and M Streets in front of the State Office Building. The event is designed to honor the contributions of state employees and celebrate the diversity of cultures in Nebraska. Ethnic food, music and entertainment will be in abundanc... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/Upcoming_Event_World_Day_On_The_Mall.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:40:00 Central Daylight Time Bring out the Piatas and the tres leches; its time to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15 Americans celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Latin-American citizens. It is a good time to stop and appreciate Hispanic influences in your own life. What with my husbands virtually... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/National_Hispanic_Heritage_Month.htm Wed, 9 Sep 2009 14:52:00 Central Daylight Time As usual, a good time was had by all at the La Festival de las Americas (AKA) The Hispanic festival. The huge stage and abundant seating insured everyone had an excellent view of the performers. Many different dancers and musicians graced the stage, including several bands of children who danced skillfully and looked adorable in their bright colorf... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/Dancers_Tacos_and_Novellas.htm Wed, 2 Sep 2009 14:34:00 Central Daylight Time Festival de las Americas Are you attending the Nebraska State Fair this summer? Then why not go on August 30? This is the day that El Centro de las Americas will be hosing the Festival de las Americas on the State Fair Grounds. The annual Festival de las Americas event celebrates Latin American culture with culturally relevant entertainme... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/Festival_de_las_Americas_the_Nebraska_State_Fair.htm Mon, 3 Aug 2009 15:59:00 Central Daylight Time Be there June 19 at 6pm when the Parade of Nations kicks off the evening entertainment during the first day of the Celebrate Lincoln International Festival. Like the Parade of Nations featured in the Olympic Games, Celebrate Lincolns Parade of Nations introduces the festivals audience to the nations and cultures that sh... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/Parade_Of_Nations.htm Tue, 9 Jun 2009 16:20:00 Central Daylight Time World Refugee Day, June 20, is an international holiday that was initiated in 2000 by the United Nations General Assembly. It serves as reminder to educate ourselves about the plight of 31.5 million persons worldwide which UNHCR identifies as persons of concern. They include refugees, victims of human trafficking, asylum seekers, inte... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/World_Refugee_Day.htm Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:57:00 Central Daylight Time You are invited to Celebrate Lincoln! Celebrate Lincoln International Festival is a collaborative multicultural event, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation through live music, food, crafts, artwork, dance and activities from around the world. Complete with a marketplace and two stages, this two-day event in downtown Lincoln includes more... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/Celebrate_Lincoln.htm Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:25:00 Central Daylight Time The Clyde Malone Community Center will be hosting a Juneteenth event on Saturday, June 13, 2009, from 11am-5pm in Pentzer Park at North 27th and Potter Streets, (just North of the Salvation Army community center). This annual celebration attracts more than 2,000 people of all ages and backgrounds for food and live entertainment. Information on heal... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/Juneteenth.htm Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:01:00 Central Daylight Time The Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs is hosting a series of events in honor of Chief Standing Bear, the Ponca chief who advocated for Native Americans rights of habeas corpus in US District Court. On May 15, 2009, the commission will host two events.The forth annual breakfast will be held at the Embassy Suites, 1040 P St.... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/Chief_Standing_Bear.htm Wed, 6 May 2009 15:41:00 Central Daylight Time Join us Thursday, May 28, 2009at 12:00 at the Asian Community Cultural Center, 2615 O Street, for an Asian Read-Aloud event.Community members will read excerpts from works by or about individuals of Asian descent or about Asian culture.If you would like to meet people in the community who care about Asian heritage, thi... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/Asian_ReadIn_1.htm Tue, 5 May 2009 12:07:00 Central Daylight Time FEBRUARY February is African American History month, which has been celebrated in the United States since it began in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Following are two sites that are cholk-full of Black History month information: www.biography.com/blackhistory www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld _______... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/February_events.htm Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:49:00 Central Standard Time Lincoln is home for numerous immigrants and refugees. From January through April 2009, the Lunch and Learn Series will include speakers from around the world who will address an assortment of topics. Following is additional information about the series: Join us for a series of FREE cultural education lunch and learns. Thi... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/Fusion_Lunch_and_Learn_series.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:50:00 Central Standard Time Tet Festival Asian Community 2615 O St. ... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/Tet_Festival.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:26:00 Central Standard Time Cultural activities for January 2009 include the observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and the start of the Chinese New Year. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: is a national holiday honoring the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The holiday falls on the third Monday in January. In 2009, the day will be cele... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/Culturalistings/Martin_Luther_King_Jr_Day_and_Chinese_New_Year.htm Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:43:00 Central Standard Time