Finding Your Roots: A Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, United States

Join us at Omaha's Holland Center for Performing Arts or via livestream for the 26th Annual Governor's Lecture in the Humanities! Livestreaming hosted by Nebraska Public Media. Register now! All the details here.

Governor’s Lecture: Candice Millard

Lied Center for Performing Arts 301 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE, United States

Best selling author Candice Millard will deliver the 2022  Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities. The lecture is presented by Humanities Nebraska in partnership with the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues. It also will kick off the Thompson Forum’s 2022-23 series on Creativity to Solve Global Challenges. **Please plan to arrive early to allow time […]

Humanities After Hours

Lied Center for Performing Arts 301 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE, United States

After the 27th Annual Governor's Lecture in the Humanities, stop by the main lobby (second level) for book signing by Candice Millard, conversation and a cash bar.

“A Clear and Steady Eye” Rebroadcast

Statewide on Nebraska Public Media Radio

Listen again to the 27th Annual Governor's Lecture in the Humanities on Nebraska Public Media! Author Candice Millard and NPM's William Padmore share a fascinating conversation about storytelling and our shared history.

2023 Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities

Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, United States

Free and open to the public! Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha and live-streaming to wherever you are! Register for a free livestream link at Eventbrite. Full details here.

“An Evening with Amor Towles” Governor’s Lecture Rebroadcast

Statewide on Nebraska Public Media Radio

Listen to "From Moscow to the Lincoln Highway: An Evening with Amor Towles" on Nebraska Public Media radio stations! Amor Towles appeared in Omaha for the 2023 Governor's Lecture in the Humanities. His delightful conversation with William Padmore was recorded for audio rebroadcast.   Listen on NPM's website.

A Conversation with Amy Tan

Lied Center for Performing Arts 301 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE, United States

Join Humanities Nebraska and the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues for A Conversation with Amy Tan Tuesday, September 24, 2024 7:30 p.m. Lied Center for Performing Arts More information here.