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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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I Got the Blues, and I Can’t Be Satisfied
Morton-James Public Library 923 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE, United StatesSpeaker: C.A. Waller Sponsored by the Morton-James Public Libray
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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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George Custer and the Great Plains: History, Landscape, and Legacy
Harrison VFW Hall 165 E. 2nd St., Harrison, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Sioux County Public Library
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An evening with Dr. José Valentino Ruiz
El Museo Latino 4701 South 25 Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesJosé Valentino Ruiz will give a pre-concert talk on “Rhythms of the Americas.” This will explore the history of composers and musical styles of North America, Mexico, Central America, 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 – […]
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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 […]
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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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