Wick O’Rya is a nomadic singer-songwriter from Lincoln, Nebraska, whose music captures the highs and lows of life with timeless storytelling and a powerful voice. Driven by a deep love for travel and music, Wick aims to share songs that resonate with as many people as possible.
The Lumpenball is the last of the last Parties of Fasching!
-and arguably the best of the Fashing Parties!
In German, Lumpen is translated as “rags” or “Ragamuffin”…. and a Ball is, well, a Ball, with dancing.
A Lumpenball, in translation, is a Ragamuffin Ball or a dress down to raggy clothing ball- no need to dress fancy ball.
Playing Live for the Liederkranz Lumpenball is Angie Kriz and The PolkaToons who plays mostly Czech polkas and waltzes, but also add lots of variety and fun to their parties! They are a three piece band consisting of primarily Angie on button accordion and vocals, Craig Falls on Tuba, and usually Justin Patrick on Drums
Come Escape the winter blahhhhs and welcome the Tropics!
Tropical Hawaiian Shirts a must
or Grass Skirts
We are currently seeking volunteers for three crucial positions:
Food Servers:
Admissions:
Clean-up:
Game Judge:
Spring is in the air and so is Bockfest.
The Liederkranz Bockfest (Bier Poke), the most awaited cultural festival of the Spring, is just around the corner, and we need your attendance to make it a grand success. Join us for an unforgettable Spring celebration!
come join us for a fun filled day of food, drinks, dancing, beer poking, and Polka! Live music by the Polka Police.
Spring is in the air and so is Bockfest.
The Liederkranz Bockfest (Bier Poke), the most awaited cultural festival of the Spring, is just around the corner, and we need your attendance to make it a grand success. Join us for an unforgettable Spring celebration!
“Shanna in a Dress combines witty, heartfelt songwriting with great musicianship guaranteed to deliver a memorable experience for anyone lucky enough to hear her. From the incredibly moving “Daddy’s Little Girl” to the super funny "Mmm That’s Hot” she hits home on every level taking her listeners on a delightful roller coaster ride of laughter, tears and everything in between.”
— Steve Seskin, Grammy-nominated songwriter
Joslyne DeBonis started her comedy career in Omaha, Nebraska. Since her start in comedy she’s been traveling the Midwest and connecting with the thriving local scene. Her comedy ranges from embarrassing stories from childhood to embarrassing stories as a young adult.
A working class soul.
A ten pound steel guitar.
A voice dripping of nostalgia.
Writing and recording as a solo artist since 2014 has led to the release of albums including Medicine (2020), Live. In House (2021) and recent studio release, Rust Don’t Shine.
Every live performance exposes parallels between his personal journey and the American experience, no matter the size of stage.
Each song, a story to further develop the focus on the benefits and struggles that come with small town rural life.