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THE ANVIL ORCHESTRA
OCT 29 → OCT 30, 2026
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Featuring musicians Terry Donahue (Alloy Orchestra, Concussion Ensemble) and Roger Clark Miller (Alloy Orchestra, Mission of Burma, Trinary System), The Anvil Orchestra – formerly The Alloy Orchestra – performs unique live musical accompaniment to silent films, transforming the viewing experience for audiences across the United States and abroad.

A perennial hit with Ross audiences, Anvil Orchestra returns in 2026 to perform live accompaniment for THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED on Thursday, October 29 and UNDERWORLD on Friday, October 30. Both screenings begin at 7:30pm.

Presented with support from Friends of The Ross.

TICKETS: $35 General Admission / $30 Seniors & Military / $20 Friends Members & Students / $5 UNL Students (with student ID).

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  • Anvil Orchestra

The Adventures of Prince Achmed

  • NOT RATED
  • 1926
  • 1 HR, 6 min
  • OCT 29, 2026
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UNDERWORLD

  • NOT RATED
  • 1927
  • 1 HR, 21 min
  • OCT 30, 2026
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The Price of Admission

Matinee Before 6pm
Members $10.00 $6.00
Adults $10.00
College and High School Students $9.00
UNL Students (with student ID) $5.00
Children (12 and under) $8.25
Military $8.00
Seniors (over 60) $8.25 
Evening After 6pm
Members $12.00 $6.50
Adults $12.00
College and High School Students $9.50
UNL Students (with student ID) $5.00
Children (12 and under) $8.75
Military $8.50
Seniors (over 60) $8.75
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