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Upcoming Events
Events
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Vision Maker Media: Everything is Connected Online Film Festival
Virtual ProgramVision Maker Media is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a full year of film programming featuring powerful American Indian and Alaska Native films, both in person at the Mary Riepma […]
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Exhibition: Tajimal K’in La Fiesta del Sol / Festival of the Sun
El Museo Latino 4701 South 25 Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesTAJIMAL K'IN La Fiesta del Sol / Festival of the Sun A Collective Photography Exhibit Cristina Kahlo, Marcos García, Marco Girón Museum hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. […]
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How We Celebrate
Gage County Museum North 2nd Street, Beatrice, NE, United StatesThe Gage County Museum will join the nation in commemorating 250 years of American independence with a special summer exhibition. This exhibit will highlight how our communities have celebrated patriotism, […]
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Sorting Out Race exhibit
Every day thrift stores across America receive donations of objects that display racial imagery— antique advertising cards, collectible salt-and-pepper shakers, vintage children’s books, and mugs with sports team mascots. Are […]
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SPARK! Places of Innovation
Custer County Historical Museum 445 South 9th Ave., Broken Bow, NE, United StatesExplore the story of human history through rural American inventions and innovations. "Spark! Places of Innovation" is based on a Smithsonian exhibition. It will be at the Custer County Historical […]
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Remember the Ladies: Stitching Together a Revolution
First United Methodist Church-Omaha Cass Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Janie York Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church
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2026 Roots to Rise Youth Summer Camp (registered students only)
Lincoln NE Lincoln, NERoots to Rise is a multi-dimensional cultural art, humanities, and environmental land connection studies program designed to reach, ignite and uplift all children and youth in our community. Providing de-colonizing, […]
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2026 North Platte Pow Wow
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd., North Platte, NE, United StatesDive into a world of vibrant Native American singing and drumming, electrifying contest dancing, and special honoring ceremonies. This Pow Wow offers a fascinating insight into the rich traditions of […]
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2026 North Platte Pow Wow
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd., North Platte, NE, United StatesDive into a world of vibrant Native American singing and drumming, electrifying contest dancing, and special honoring ceremonies. This Pow Wow offers a fascinating insight into the rich traditions of […]
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George Custer and the Great Plains: History, Landscape, and Legacy
Schoolhouse Art Gallery and Nature Center 427 Main St., Brownville, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Brownsville Fine Arts Association
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Nebraska Poetry Society Workshop: Allisa Cherry
Virtual ProgramThe Nebraska Poetry Society is offering monthly Saturday morning online poetry workshops. Registration is required, and registration information may be found on the Nebraska Poetry Society webpage. Free with annual membership; nominal […]
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Remember the Ladies: Stitching Together a Revolution
Columbus Community Building 2500 14th St., Columbus, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Janie York Sponsored by the Columbus Public Library
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