Lincoln: The Constitution & The Civil War Events

Opening ceremony 2 p.m. Oct. 25 in Rotunda. Displayed weekdays 8-5 in State Library. Quilt display and lecture 2 p.m. Nov. 1 in Library. Gettysburg Address ceremony Nov. 21 in library. All events free and open to the public.

Preserving Your Family Photographs

Join us for a two hour seminar covering what to do with all of those photographs stored in your attic or basement. Topics include: identification, preservation and digitization tips. Please call 451-1013 for reservations.

DivorceCare

DivorceCare is a 13-week video seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation. Pre-registration is requested. Call 557-5514 to register. Cost: $20, which includes a workbook.

Art Classes for children

Art Classes for children, following this schedule:
Ages 5 - 8 on Monday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages 9 - 13 on Monday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages 5 - 8 on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Ages 9 - 13 on Satruday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

R. Austin & K. Thomas @ The Fred Simon Gallery

Jeweler Richard L. Austin and photographer Kimberly Thomas are featured in a dual show at the Fred Simon Gallery.

Mid-America Council Centennial Photo Contest

Show off your photography skills in the Mid-America Council Cenennial Boy Scouts of America Photo contest. This competition is open to all individuals ages 6 and up. Winners will have their artwork displayed.

"42nd Annual Grand Island Art and Sketch Show"

Exhibit through Nov. 22.

"The Soloist"

A screening of “The Soloist” and a panel discussion will help mark Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, which is Nov. 15-21.

UNL's Sheldon Museum of Art

"Dan Christensen: 40 Years of Painting" runs through Jan. 31. "Agents of Change: Mexican Muralists and New Deal Artists" runs through Jan. 17. "Altered Land: Photography in the 1970s" runs through Jan. 3.

"Idle Hands"

Exchange sculpture exhibit runs through Nov. 19.

Gregory Walter @ The Governor's Residence

Blair painter Gregory Walter exhibits this month at the Nebraska Governor's Residence. Viewing by appointment or during the Thursday tours from 1-4 pm. Call 402-471-3466 for more information.

"New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music"

The sixth and final stop of the statewide tour. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Service. Roots music embraces folk, country, blues, gospel, jazz, bluegrass, rock 'n' roll, rap and more.

"Academia Invitational"

Exhibit runs through March 7.

"Grimm Again: A New Look at Old Tales"

Paintings by Paula Wallace, Victoria Hoyt, and John Dennison. Exhibit ends Dec. 12.

Russ Duerksen Nature Art Exhibit

Exhibit runs through Nov. 20.

"Jane Scott Retrospective: Mid-America Impressions"

Exhibit runs through Nov. 29.

One Iowa Public Forum

It's been six months since the Iowa Supreme Court issued their unanimous decision to allow same-sex couples the freedom to marry. But the struggle to protect marriage equality has only just begun.

Parkinson's Empowerment Program/ Teleconference

"1st Person Parkinson's Perspective Panel" Five people with Parkinson's as well as a care partner talk about their own personal journey with the disease.

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

“Abraham Lincoln: Full Circle,” through 2009.

Omaha Public Schools 150th Anniversary Exhibit

In honor of Omaha Public Schools’ 150th Anniversary, an exhibit at the Durham Museum will take visitors on a journey back to the 1860s to learn what school was like for students and teachers when Omaha was a newly-found frontier town.

Parker Museum

“Reliving the 1920s in Clay County” and “Photography by Art Bates,” through Nov. 30.

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation Short Story Contest

Original short stories by Nebraska authors are being accepted through Feb. 17, 2010. Send to: Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation, P.O. Box 167, Elmwood, NE 68349. Web site has rules.