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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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In Search of the Signers Exhibition
The Durham Museum 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesOn July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. Collectors of early United States history long pursued a complete set of signatures of the 56 men […]
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SPARK! Places of Innovation
Haigler Cornerstone Center 251 E Norman Street, Haigler, NE, United StatesOpen on Saturdays, 11 am to 3 pm MDT Opening Reception Saturday, September 26 5-7 pm MDT
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Nebraska Poetry Society Workshop: H. G. Dierdorff
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 fee for non-members. Students, minors and others for whom the registration fee is prohibitive may request a free membership. Explore how poetry can meet environmental […]
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Nebraska Warrior Writers – Omaha Workshops Fall 2026
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Center conference room 9777 M Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesSaturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Center conference room, 9777 M Street. Option to attend via Zoom. Facilitators: Jen Stastny and Cindy Cronn More information here. August 22 – Speaker: Matt Mason September 5 – Speaker: Rachel Bash September 19 – Speaker: Vanessa Kalil October 3 – Speaker: Kevin Clouther October 17 – Speaker: John Price October 31 – […]
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Exhibit: Walk Through Memory Lane with African American Activists
Saratoga History- Arts-Humanities Multicultural Center 4401 North 21st Street, Omaha, NEThe "Walk Through Memory Lane with African American Activists" exhibit includes photos of people who made local contributions in the fields of civil rights, education, sports, media, and business. The exhibit is now open to the public on Saturdays by appointment from 1-4 p.m. To book a tour, please email ewclibrary4402@gmail.com.
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The Life and Drive of Mari Sandoz
John G. Neihardt State Historic Site 306 W. Elm St., Bancroft, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Peg Gilbert Sponsored by the John G. Neihardt Foundation
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Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra 2026-2027 Season Pre-Concert Chat Posted Online
Virtual ProgramBefore selected concerts in its 2026-27 season, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra organizes a virtual conversation with LSO’s Maestro Edward Polochick and guest artists or composers, hosted by Nebraska Public Media’s Genevieve Randall or Penelope Morrow. The pre-recorded chat for each concert is available to view online as well as via podcast the Monday before the concert, and […]
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The Hills We Share Exhibit
Jetter’s Depot 3031 Upland Parkway, Omaha, NEThe Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace, Jetter’s Depot, and South Omaha through historic documents, photographs, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper, correspondence from the Housing Authority, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together, […]
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Myths of Women’s Madness on the Plains
Lexington Public Library 907 N Washington St, Lexington, NESpeaker: Nancy Johnson Sponsored by the Friends of the Lexington Public Library
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Nebraska Poets Reading Series” Greg Kosmicki
Virtual ProgramThe free monthly Nebraska Poets Reading Series highlights the talent of Nebraska poets and invites discussion with audience members. All events are free online, but registration is required to receive an event link. Registration links for each poet’s event and additional details about each poet are available on the Nebraska Poetry Society’s website. From family and […]
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The Hills We Share Exhibit
Jetter’s Depot 3031 Upland Parkway, Omaha, NEThe Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace, Jetter’s Depot, and South Omaha through historic documents, photographs, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper, correspondence from the Housing Authority, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together, […]
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