Various themes will be explored through the connective tissue of poetry.

Tickets are required, and the price ranges from $20-$45, depending on student/member status and the inclusion of lunch. Click here for more information, and to purchase tickets.

KEYNOTE: Dr. Larkin Powell, “The Best of Intentions: the transformation of Nebraska’s landscape,”  historical photographs and ecological research

Dan Holtz, “Nebraska Through Song and Story” interweaves songs, accompanied on guitar and harmonica, with excerpts from works by Willa Cather, John Neihardt, Mari Sandoz and Bess Streeter Aldrich.

Nancy Gillis, “The Poet as Historian: John G. Neihardt and Gerard Manley Hopkins”

Mark Metcalf, “Poetic Style and Voice in Neihardt’s Heroic Poetry,” by Dr. Donovan Welch (deceased)

Jan Chism Wright, “The Barada Hills of Nebraska,” poet

EMCEE: Matt Mason