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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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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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Welcoming New Nebraskans: A Celebration of “The Lives of Immigrants & Refugees”
Sheldon Museum of Art Lincoln, Nebraska, United StatesThis event at the Sheldon Museum of Art will feature moderated discussion with contributors and editors of "The Lives of Immigrants and Refugees: Tales of Migration, Hope, Grief and Finding Home in Nebraska," followed by audience discussion and questions. Registration is requested to attend this event: https://sheldonartmuseum.org/welcoming-new-nebraskans-celebration-lives-immigrants-refugees/ About the book: Human beings have always migrated. […]
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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 […]
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Threads of Wisdom: Vintage Czech Wall Cloths – Beauty, Inspiration, Advice
St. Edward Public Library 302 Beaver St., St. Edward, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Janet Jefferies Sponsored by St. Edward Public Library
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Diaries & Letters of Early Nebraska Settlers
Lexington Public Library 907 N Washington St, Lexington, NESpeakerL Lucy Adkins Sponsored by the Friends of the Lexington Public Library
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