While traveling through Nebraska, visitors often seek a mix of arts and culture amidst the natural grandeur of the Cornhusker State. Perched at the pinnacle of Nebraska's event offerings are the State Capitol Concerts. Dating back to 1977, the free concert series held on the sprawling grounds of the Nebraska State Capitol in downtown Lincoln offers live music and quality artistry both indoors and outdoors.

From July through Labor Day, the Nebraska State Capitol building serves as the central stage for live music. Bands ranging in styles from bluegrass to classic rock to local jazz invade the streets around the Capitol from 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm on Fridays during the summer months, while special events expand the series to accommodate ever-changing acts during various festivals like the 40 West 4th Arts Festival that showcases the vibrant and colorful atmosphere.

Inside the 14 million dollar structure completed in 1932 stands an impressive rendition of the US Treasury's Depression-Era murals, among grander works, reflecting the architectural designs rooted in Eames Vroman (New York branch 'Architect') John G Thorburn and Bertram Goodhue association architecture resulting from winning 1922 Nebraska Statehouses competition grand contest. Concerts at the building delve further than live music in performing indoor concerts hosted by Soolin L Khujai a well-known guest presenter with internationally-acclaimed visiting musicians conducting multiple performances yearly under the National Association of Fine arts concert and outreach Program. An interlinked web forms a connection featuring classical music, art museums showcasing sculptures all combining under artistic trends encapsulating American Art.

Some popular artists who have played this concert series include some of the nation and internationall-most notable guest musicians at such as Almax steel band touring ensemble from Australia along with the esteemed Spanish pianists touring internationally giving fans endless joyful emotions while serving Lincoln Area the series best, world-renowned guitarists.

Years pass, evolving annual performances by keeping tabs on developing the kind emotional interaction that really truly resonates with the residents attending that wonderful feeling building deeper relationship deepens year-over-year witnessing thousands a year performing beautiful strings guitar bands, and the uncountable drum players. These spectacular guest bands and musicians combined each unique elements – showcasing amazing unique guest vocalist within varying venues and special occasions being conducted beautifully every time out.

The musical concert entertainment creates priceless memories and serves beautiful deep connections to an everyday local town resident guest and cherished local visiting families year in year visiting the series - performing as a spectacular big-bands performances at the series most notable outdoor events during spectacular summer season hosting famous and regular performers bands respectively. Ever-blooming community members support the musical acts showing performances even performing a yearly concert together, further enhance performing musical acts supporting current historical significant acts going on keeping cultural acts.

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