Capitol Celebration

Nebraska’s 149th birthday is being celebrated with the arts. This week, the Nebraska Art Teachers Association and the Nebraska Music Educators Association are presenting Capitol activities featuring Nebraska’s youth celebrating the arts. The Music Educators are sponsoring a series of noon time concerts in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol February 29 – March 4, and the Art Teachers are displaying selected artwork by students from across the state in the 1st floor rotunda. The art exhibit and noon concerts are free and open to the public.  Monday, February 29th
12:00-12:30pm Cardinal Youth Choir (Alma) – Michelle Fritz
12:30-1:00pm Badger Singers (Bennington) – Courtney Homan Tuesday, March 1st
12:00-12:30pm Irving Middle School 8th Grade Chorus (Lincoln) – Mike Robb
12:30-1:00pm Sotto Voce (Pius X Catholic High School) – Todd Krier Wednesday, March 2nd
12:00-12:30pm Adams Central Jr. High Band – Tom Jaworski
12:30-1:00pm Ashland-Greenwood Sr. High Concert Band – Jonathan Jaworski Thursday, March 3rd
12:00-12:30pm Cozad High School Choir – Stacie Blackmore
12:30-1:00pm Malcolm High School Concert Choir – Michael Beach Friday, March 4th
12:00-12:30pm Ashland- Greenwood Elementary Choir – Sharon Bebout
12:30-1:00pm Gretna Middle School Quintets – Chris Tucker On March 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda the Nebraska Art Teachers Association will present awards to the top young artists in the state. This event is free and open to the public.