composer, interdisciplinary artist, scholar

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Quarantine Date Night w. Liz Gre
Jun
20
7:00 PM19:00

Quarantine Date Night w. Liz Gre

So many of us are trying to keep the sparks in our relationships (with others and with ourselves) kindled. I have really valued the intentional time my Wife and I have carved for each other and for ourselves over the last few months. I imagine that so many of you are crafting incredibly creative romantic date nights and self-date nights for your partner(s). Because love doesn't have to stop in isolation, I'd like to share some of my love with you. Join me for an evening of romantic, sensual, and loving songs.

The event will take place via a private Zoom link with all participant cameras and microphones off so that you can listen while connecting. ALL lovestyles welcome.

I hope to see you there <3

June 20, 2020
6pm CT, 7pm ET, 12am UK time
Tickets: $15/Computer


xoxo, liz

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Dec
12
7:00 PM19:00

Whispered Like the Wind

If we tell the stories of our mothers' mothers, will we remember their laughs? Their cries? Their lessons? "Whispered Like the Wind" is an experimental composition exploring motherhood, daughterhood, and the magic of the God of each generation.

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After gathering stories from Black women in Omaha, 2019 The Union for Contemporary Art Fellow Liz Gre has composed a new work and will be sharing it in collaboration with the Omaha Symphony.

This community program is presented by the Omaha Symphony in partnership with The Union for Contemporary Art.

Liz refers to her composition style as “ethnographic” rooted in a sense of place and the product of interviews. This piece contemplates motherhood, daughterhood, and spirituality and came from interviews of women-identifying individuals in North Omaha. This new piece is in 4 themes in 5 movements, with the Flight theme occurring as movement 1 and 4.

"Whispered Like the Wind" tackles a sense of self and an ancestral sense of place. The evening's performance will begin with Dvořák's The American Quartet, selected as a compliment to the rooting in history and African American spirituals and work songs. Charles Ives' The Unanswered Question follows this and bridges styles between the Dvořák and the Gre, while also asking the greater question of “why.” Gre’s piece also features a solo cellist she brings with her on the project. Omaha Symphony's Ian Passmore conducts.

As part of a commitment to making "Whispered Like the Wind" accessible to all, regardless of financial means, this performance follows a Radical Hospitality ticketing model. If the cost of a $5 General Admission ticket is prohibitive, a limited number of cost-free tickets are also available on a first-come-first-served basis on the day of the performance.

Purchase of a ticket at any of the 5 supporting levels (General Admission – Patron) directly contributes to Liz Gre's work and the time and talent of those artists collaborating with her. If you are unable to attend but would still like to support this work, a donation option is also available.

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Oct
11
7:00 PM19:00

Omaha Girl's Rock Presents the 90s

Help us celebrate women in music and the impact of Omaha Girls Rock in developing the confidence, identity and future of youth throughout the metro area. 100% of event proceeds will directly benefit OGR's Instrument Instruction, Band Lab and Gear Programs. Event will feature Raffles, Adult Beverage Ring Toss, Photo Booth and more! Break out your best combat boots and choker necklace. 90s attire *IS* encouraged!

7:00PM: VIP Early cocktail hour & special performance by Liz Gre
8:00PM: General Admission doors open
8:30PM: Remarks/Youth Testimonies
9:00PM: Live concert! [featuring As If (formerly The Best) covering female hits of the 90s]

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Sep
1
6:00 PM18:00

Poetry Crawl, Songbirds and Storytellers

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Verse, Inc. presents...

Poetry Crawl &
Songbirds and Storytellers

 

Dinner at Emery’s Cafe at 6:00pm with poetry entertainment, then move on the 4 other locations along 24th Street! Enjoy music and poetry and see the organizations and businesses in the area! Close out your evening with Songbirds and Storytellers featuring Liz Gre!

Tickets $30 with meal $15 without meal
Entry includes 2 drink tickets for Songbirds and Storytellers

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Malcolm X Sōl Food + Music Festival
Aug
25
1:00 PM13:00

Malcolm X Sōl Food + Music Festival

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Omaha has shown the desire for a festival where culture, creativity, and community meet. Saturday August 25th, 2018, 1-8pm our committee has put forward plans to host such a festival.

The Malcolm X Sōl Food + Music Festival will feature performances by:

Wakanda One
Ras Takura
Lite Pole
Shanketta Newsom
Sleep Sinatra
3gypt
Buddi3 Da Gawd
MrDame Lamont
Geovauni X
Liz Gre
AND MORE...

Activities for kids ages 12 and under will be provided in areas of arts & crafts, dance and education.

Special Notes:
Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Service animals welcome.

No outside vendors will be allowed to sell. If you want to be a vendor, please contact us at 402-704-7550.

Parking is available for free on both the street and handicap accessible parking closer to the building entrance.

Security will be present.

Tickets can be purchased at the Aframerican Bookstore & Homers Music. Also call (402) 704-7550.

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