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Art in Practice: The Intersection of Poetry and Visual Art with Joshua Bennett and Cameron Shaw
Art in Practice: The Intersection of Poetry and Visual Art with Joshua Bennett and Cameron Shaw
Art in Practice: The Intersection of Poetry and Visual Art investigates and highlights the influence and collaboration of poets and artists and the intersections between their chosen mediums. Joshua Bennett is […]
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Art in Practice: The Intersection of Poetry and Visual Art (Bennett & Shaw)
Art in Practice: The Intersection of Poetry and Visual Art (Bennett & Shaw)
This virtual, lecture series investigates and highlights the influence and collaboration of poets and artists, and the intersections between their chosen mediums. Free admission. RSVP required to receive Zoom details. […]
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Up the Nebraska Cattle Trail and Songs of the West
Up the Nebraska Cattle Trail and Songs of the West
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by Heritage Crossings
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Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Cedar County Historical Society
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2 events,
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Omaha Lit Fest 2021
Omaha Lit Fest 2021
Omaha Lit Fest is a shared experience for readers and authors. This year’s gathering will be taking place on Friday, September 3 from 4 PM – 9:30PM. Details: https://omaha-lit-fest.com/
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Omaha Uncovered: Revealing History Through Art and Story” exhibition
The Durham Museum hosts "Omaha Uncovered" August 7 through Nov 21
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Nebraska’s Winding Road to Statehood: In the Footsteps of a Female Settler
Nebraska’s Winding Road to Statehood: In the Footsteps of a Female Settler
Speaker: Sara Crook Sponsored by the Wachiska Audubon Society
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Nebraska Spirit: The North Platte Canteen
Nebraska Spirit: The North Platte Canteen
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the Friends of the Alice M. Farr Library
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Sisters From the Outlaw Trail: Riders of the Hoot Owl Trail-Nebraska’s Outlaws
Sisters From the Outlaw Trail: Riders of the Hoot Owl Trail-Nebraska’s Outlaws
Speakers: Marci Broyhill and Teresa Orr Sponsored by the Custer County Historical Society
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5 events,
Omaha Uncovered: Revealing History Through Art and Story” exhibition
The Durham Museum hosts "Omaha Uncovered" August 7 through Nov 21
“The Cold War in Film”
“The Cold War in Film”
Open at the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Ashland. It will run through January 2
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Aprons, Skirts, Hats & Flirts: Women-Their Range of Status During the Western Movement
Aprons, Skirts, Hats & Flirts: Women-Their Range of Status During the Western Movement
Speakers: Marci Broyhill and Teresa Orr Sponsored by the Willow Tree Festival
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Sisters From the Outlaw Trail: Riders of the Hoot Owl Trail-Nebraska’s Outlaws
Sisters From the Outlaw Trail: Riders of the Hoot Owl Trail-Nebraska’s Outlaws
Speakers: Marci Broyhill and Teresa Orr Sponsored by the Willow Tree Festival
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Sisters From the Outlaw Trail: Riders of the Hoot Owl Trail-Nebraska’s Outlaws
Sisters From the Outlaw Trail: Riders of the Hoot Owl Trail-Nebraska’s Outlaws
Speakers: Marci Broyhill and Teresa Orr Sponsored by the Willow Tree Festival
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Aprons, Skirts, Hats & Flirts: Women-Their Range of Status During the Western Movement
Aprons, Skirts, Hats & Flirts: Women-Their Range of Status During the Western Movement
Speaker: Marci Broyhill and Teresa Orr Sponsored by the Willow Tree Festival
2 events,
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Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Oakland Public Library
2 events,
“The Cold War in Film”
“The Cold War in Film”
Open at the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Ashland. It will run through January 2
3 events,
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Courageous Mujer Podcast: Yolanda Nuncio
Courageous Mujer Podcast: Yolanda Nuncio
United by Culture Media an affiliate of the Lexington Community Foundation and in association with the Courageous Mujer Podcast are all coming together for Hispanic Heritage Month. During our Hispanic […]
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Up the Nebraska Cattle Trail and Songs of the West
Up the Nebraska Cattle Trail and Songs of the West
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by Country Lane Retirement Village
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Crossroads Event: Kimball Area Business Then and Now
Crossroads Event: Kimball Area Business Then and Now
Join us for an interesting discussion about how area businesses have adapted to social, demographic and economic changes over the decades.
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The History of Trick Roping and the Wild West Show
The History of Trick Roping and the Wild West Show
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Peterson Senior Activity Center
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Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Verdigre Public Library & Foundation
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Stories from Nebraska’s Agricultural History: Water
Stories from Nebraska’s Agricultural History: Water
Speaker: Jody Lamp Sponsored by the Plains Historical Society
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Saving a Legacy: Japanese and Japanese Americans in Nebraska
Saving a Legacy: Japanese and Japanese Americans in Nebraska
Speaker: Vickie Schaepler Sponsored by the Plains Historical Society
5 events,
Omaha Uncovered: Revealing History Through Art and Story” exhibition
The Durham Museum hosts "Omaha Uncovered" August 7 through Nov 21
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Buffalo Bill’s Nebraska
Buffalo Bill’s Nebraska
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park
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Courageous Mujer Podcast: Valeria Rodriguez
Courageous Mujer Podcast: Valeria Rodriguez
United by Culture Media an affiliate of the Lexington Community Foundation and in association with the Courageous Mujer Podcast are all coming together for Hispanic Heritage Month. During our Hispanic […]
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No Time on My Hands: The Story of Grace Snyder
No Time on My Hands: The Story of Grace Snyder
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the Pierce Old Time Threshers Bee
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Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Grand Island Public Library Foundation
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Virtual Live Lecture: The Perfect Latino
Virtual Live Lecture: The Perfect Latino
Javier Avila is professor of humanities and social sciences at Northampton Community College, 2015 Pennsylvania Professor of the Year honoree, 2016 Hispanic Leader of the Year and 2021 recipient of […]
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“The Cold War in Film”
“The Cold War in Film”
Open at the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Ashland. It will run through January 2
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Plum Creek Literacy Festival
The Plum Creek Literacy Festival will be hosted in Seward at Concordia University September 24 & 25.
6 events,
Omaha Uncovered: Revealing History Through Art and Story” exhibition
The Durham Museum hosts "Omaha Uncovered" August 7 through Nov 21
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Nebraska Territory Stories
Nebraska Territory Stories
Speaker: David Seay Sponsored by the Weeping Water Valley Historical Society
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Courageous Mujer Podcast: Beatriz Reyna
Courageous Mujer Podcast: Beatriz Reyna
United by Culture Media an affiliate of the Lexington Community Foundation and in association with the Courageous Mujer Podcast are all coming together for Hispanic Heritage Month. During our Hispanic […]
2 events,
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Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the John G. Neihardt Foundation
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The History of Trick Roping and the Wild West Show
The History of Trick Roping and the Wild West Show
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Nebraska Cowboy Church Association
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Four Blue Stars in the Window: A Story of WWII
Four Blue Stars in the Window: A Story of WWII
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the David City Public Library Foundation
2 events,
“The Cold War in Film”
“The Cold War in Film”
Open at the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Ashland. It will run through January 2
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Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Friends of the Alice M. Farr Library
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3 events,
Omaha Uncovered: Revealing History Through Art and Story” exhibition
The Durham Museum hosts "Omaha Uncovered" August 7 through Nov 21
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Courageous Mujer Podcast: Carmen Montes
Courageous Mujer Podcast: Carmen Montes
United by Culture Media an affiliate of the Lexington Community Foundation and in association with the Courageous Mujer Podcast are all coming together for Hispanic Heritage Month. During our Hispanic […]
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The Dream Switch – Thayer County
The Dream Switch – Thayer County
Please join all of us on Sunday, October 3rd at 1 pm for The Dream Switch - Thayer County. For the health and safety of everyone, these events will be […]
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