This exhibition explores themes of flight, journey, and migration through Samuel Bak’s oeuvre. His work, informed by his experiences as a forced migrant and refugee in the aftermath of World War II, offers a potent reminder of the humanity of migrants, their dreams of freedom, their flight from oppression, their search for home, and the […]
August 29 – October 7, 2023 Saunders County Historical Society & Museum Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Learn more here.
For the last 3+ years, our world has undergone a traumatic sea change. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced individuals, communities, and entire countries to shift their perspectives, policies, and priorities. And we have also experienced a new wave of interest in quilts and quiltmaking, as individuals and groups turned to home craft as both a […]
Closing days: October 6 & 7, 2023 Saunders County Historical Society & Museum 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Learn more here.
This monthly online (Zoom) reading series called First Friday Readings features authors with Nebraska connections, national presence, and a newly published book. The hourlong event, moderated by Larksong director Karen Shoemaker, will include both the author's reading and Q&A with the audience. The event is free, but registration is required to receive the link. Kevin […]
Mark your calendar to attend virtual and in-person events this week as we celebrate 50 years of HN.
In partnership with the Nebraska Writing Project and the Veterans Administration, Humanities Nebraska launched a new writing program in 2014 designed to help veterans and active duty military personnel express their thoughts and […]
A history-making return of the Pawnee to Fort Kearny will be celebrated at a "Share the History, Share the Harvest" event at Fort Kearny State Historical Park and the nearby State Recreation Area. The focus will be a long-overdue recognition of the Pawnee Scouts' U.S. military service at Fort Kearny from 1864-1871. Overall, an estimated […]
Closing days: October 6 & 7, 2023 Saunders County Historical Society & Museum 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Learn more here.
Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason will lead you in exercises to write a poem, even if you've never written one before. Conversation will include what makes poetry meaningful in today's […]
Speaker: Christopher Krampe Sponsored by the Grand Island Public Library Friends
Every Monday during the school year, The Durham Museum hosts a weekly 30-minute Museum Live! program online. This broadcast-style show includes segments featuring guest speakers from the Smithsonian network, a behind-the-scenes look at museum exhibits and artifacts, cultural connections to the community, and even currents events. Registration is required, but participation is free. Click here […]
As part of its Hispanic / Latino Heritage Month events, Metropolitan Community College is presenting an in-person and online presentation with Javier Ávila. The event is free and open to […]
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the Mead Public Library
Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Oct 12-Nov 16 To recommend a student/family, send email.
The National Willa Cather Center is hosting an author series as a way to connect Cather to contemporary writers as well as provide an accessible and inclusive space where readers can talk directly with writers about their work. Participating authors discuss how they create their work, thematic connections within and outside of their texts, and […]
This year Hemingway & the Lost Generation are being honored through the presentation of dramatic excerpts from works by Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Viginia Woolf, and Gertrude Stein. The evening includes performances throughout the historic Castle, providing a fittingly dramatic background to iconic pieces including excerpts from "The Sun Also Rises," “Bernice Bobs Her […]
Register here! Jose Garcia and Linda Garcia-Perez will join us for a special Curiosity Connections in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. José and Linda Garcia will open the journal of their lives in the United States for in-depth look at what it's like to be members of one of the nation's fastest growing minority populations. […]
U.S. Youth Poet Laureate Salome Agbaroji will present a poetry reading, with local openers Amelia Escalante, Isabella Mitchell, Isabelle Ohlson, and Jules Wuestewald. Registration is required. Visit the Nebraska Writers Collective event website for more information and to register. Salome Agbaroji is the National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States 2023-2024, making her the […]
This year Hemingway & the Lost Generation are being honored through the presentation of dramatic excerpts from works by Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Viginia Woolf, and Gertrude Stein. The evening includes performances throughout the historic Castle, providing a fittingly dramatic background to iconic pieces including excerpts from "The Sun Also Rises," “Bernice Bobs Her […]
A series of free lectures will be presented at the Joslyn Castle prior to "Hemingway and the Lost Generation" ticketed productions. Registration is not required. Doors will open at 5:45pm […]
This year Hemingway & the Lost Generation are being honored through the presentation of dramatic excerpts from works by Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Viginia Woolf, and Gertrude Stein. The […]
October 16 – November 20, 2023 Legacy of the Plains Museum Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Learn more here.
Opening Day: October 16 Legacy of the Plains Museum 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Learn more here.
Every Monday during the school year, The Durham Museum hosts a weekly 30-minute Museum Live! program online. This broadcast-style show includes segments featuring guest speakers from the Smithsonian network, a behind-the-scenes look at museum exhibits and artifacts, cultural connections to the community, and even currents events. Registration is required, but participation is free. Click here […]
Mondays at 6 p.m. Sept 18 - Oct 30 (except October 9) To recommend a student/family, send email.
A series of free lectures will be presented at the Joslyn Castle prior to "Hemingway and the Lost Generation" ticketed productions. Registration is not required. Doors will open at 5:45pm […]
A series of free lectures will be presented at the Joslyn Castle prior to "Hemingway and the Lost Generation" ticketed productions. Registration is not required. Doors will open at 5:45pm […]