ART-TASTIC SATURDAY
Music and Storytelling for all ages
Sat. August 2 // 11am-2pm // The Joslyn
Since opening the Joslyn Hawks Pavilion, Nebraska’s premiere art museum is setting attendance records – Don't miss Art-tastic Saturdays with Nebraska Crossroads on August 2 at The Joslyn!
Crossroads joins forces with the The Joslyn for a day of creativity and connection for the whole family. Enjoy a fun-filled children’s concert, two performances by the enchanting Nordic-folk duo ííS, live poetry with Nebraska State Poets, current and former, Jewel Rodgers and Matt Mason, and an interactive storytelling-through-poetry workshop with Matt Mason. It’s a perfect way to experience music, stories, and art–together.
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Co-presented by:
Featuring:
Erik Higgins
Lincoln native and double bassist Erik Higgins is the founder and Artistic Director of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, where his globally inspired musical vision
ííS
Intimate, nature-inspired soundscapes meet Nordic folk in ííS, the evocative duo project of flutist Marie Sønderskov and bassist Erik Higgins. Known for their minimalist textures
Jewel Rodgers
Making her Crossroads debut, Jewel Rodgers brings powerful interdisciplinary artistry as Nebraska’s new State Poet. A TEDx speaker and award-nominated performer, she blends poetry, performance,
Marie Sønderskov
Flutist and composer Marie Sønderskov returns to the Crossroads Festival with her signature blend of sound exploration, extended techniques, and cross-genre collaboration. A frequent festival
Matt Mason
Making his Crossroads debut, poet Matt Mason joins the festival to lead writing workshops and perform readings from his award-winning work. A former Nebraska State
Olga Smola
Olga Smola is a founding artist and Executive Director of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival. A globally touring violinist and UNO professor, she blends classical,
Oscar Rios Pohirieth
A founding artist and festival board member, Oscar Rios Pohirieth has appeared at every Crossroads Festival since 2019. Through his performances and workshops, he invites