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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Featuring:
Aisslinn Nosky
Aisslinn Nosky returns to Nebraska Crossroads in 2026 as a featured soloist in the award-winning La Folia Global Project
Amado Espinoza
Bolivian multi-instrumentalist Amado Espinoza joins Crossroads for his debut appearance in a collaboration with Nebraska’s own Oscar Rios
Emmanuel Hovhannisyan
World renowned Duduk virtuoso Emmanuel Hovhannisyan returns to the Crossroads Music Festival for his third appearance.
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
Gabe Shuford
Harpsichordist Gabe Shuford joins the La Folia Global Project in his Crossroads Debut during the 2026 Festival.
Gunner Jules
Rosebud Sioux Hip Hop artist Gunner Jules returns to Crossroads in 2026 as part of the Dream Warriors residency and performances.
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,
Karen Becker
Karen Becker joins the Nebraska Crossroads Festival Orchestra for a second year, highlighting the fruitful collaboration between local and visiting artists.
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
Mic Jordan
Mic Jordan returns to Crossroads as part of the multi-year Dream Warriors Project, a collaboration with the Indigenous Hip-Hop collective, Dream Warriors
Mixed Harmony
The original Cuban band Mixed Harmony returns to Crossroads for a third appearance.
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
Rajib Karmakar
Sitar virtuoso Rajib Karmakar returns to Crossroads for a second appearance with Tabla master Sandeep Das during the 2026 festival.
Sandeep Das
Sandeep Das returns for his third Crossroads appearance with his virtuosic and multi-faceted music-making.
Tall Paul
Anishinaabe rapper Tall Paul returns to Crossroads for another recording residency & performance with the Festival’s Dream Warriors Project.
TONE
Minnesota MC TONE returns to Crossroads for another recording residency and performance with the Dream Warriors Project
Valeri Tolstov
Valeri Tolstov returns as a guest composer to for the 2026 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival with works featured in multiple festival performances.