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 Lincoln Ukulele Group 

The Lincoln Ukulele Group (LUG) of Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, is an all volunteer organization that produces, supports and encourages ukulele music and activities in Nebraska.

History

Founded by Bob Deschaine September 28, 2010 at the Bess Dodson Walt Public Library  as a ukulele jam group open to all. The group expanded and currently has over 143 members involved in various aspects of the organizations activities which include: Live performances, free beginning ukulele lessons, cooperative programs with city libraries, and the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

The Lincoln Ukulele Group is a Nonprofit 501(C)(3) Corporation in the State of Nebraska  organized exclusively as a public benefit corporation for charitable and educational purposes, within the meaning of Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States of America.

Performance

The "LUG Nuts" is the performance extension of the Lincoln Ukulele Group. This musical group performs an eclectic mix of music not usually associated with the ukulele. A combination of music and humor that usually entertains 20 or more audiences per year. Gearing their performance specifically to the audience, the LUG Nuts have performed for children, veterans, seniors, and everyone in between.

Educational Activities

"Fun-Da-Mentals" is a beginning educational experience offered monthly for anyone interested in playing the ukulele. Many people over the years have learned to play songs on the ukulele the very first time one was put in their hands.

"OLLI" is the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute  at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It is a membership-based lifelong learning program for adults 50 years plus. A cadre' of instructors from the Lincoln Ukulele Group teach the ukulele courses offered by OLLI.

Philanthropic Activities "Public Libraries" In cooperation with public libraries the Lincoln Ukulele Group purchases and maintains ukuleles used for check out to the public.

"Free Concerts" LUG Nuts regularly perform free concerts to the public in support of students, veterans, and other community service organizations.

Original Members (Still with the group)

Dick "Bach" Billesbach

Jeanie Crowley

Bob Deschaine

Judi Duerr

Garold Furse

Bob Guenzel

Riley Hamilton

Gary Kruce

Colbi Schuster

Bill Smith

Liz Tylander

Ron Wall