R.H. “Doc” Cook, a photographer who enlisted during World War I, served with the 88th Division, 313th Engineers and captured the company’s experiences with his camera. A century later, local […]
Before selected concerts in its 2024-25 season, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra organizes a 20-30-minute conversation with LSO’s Maestro Edward Polochick and a featured soloist or composer, hosted by Nebraska Public Media’s Genevieve Randall. The pre-recorded chat for each classical concert is available to view online as well as via podcast the Monday before the concert, and for […]
Drawn from Sheldon's collection, this exhibition centers artwork by Native American artists and photographs that demonstrate the everlasting presence of Native American communities. These works illustrate the spirit of visual […]
The 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 fee for non-members. Students, minors and others for whom the registration fee is prohibitive may request a free membership. How do the landscapes we've lived […]
An Open Mic begins at 7 p.m. followed by a reading from Kansas Poet Laurate Emeritus Huascar Medina at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Registration is requested at bit.ly/nwc-register This event is part of the Nebraska Writers Collective’s Visiting Writers Series. Kansas Poet Laureate emeritus (2019-2022) and Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow, Huascar […]
Kansas Poet Laureate Emeritus Huascar Medina will lead a free writing workshop (recommended for ages 16+) for anyone from seasoned to beginning writers. Space is limited to 30 participants. Register to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/nwc-register. This workshop is part of the Nebraska Writers Collective’s Visiting Writers Series. Kansas Poet Laureate emeritus (2019-2022) and Academy of […]
The People's Recorder is a national podcast on the 1930s Federal Writers' Project: what it achieved, where it fell short, and what it means for Americans today. An episode about Nebraska is now available. Episode Summary In the 1930s, the notion of making an incubator for creativity in a region devastated by the Great Depression […]
Each Salon Reading Series event features a reading of a play followed by a moderated discussion of the play’s themes and how these themes apply to the community. The theme for 2024-25 is “Hold On.” This theme will explore concepts of holding on and letting go. The Salon Reading Series is free and open to […]
The 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. These readings explore […]
At the Kearney Area Storytelling Festival, professional storytellers—along with area tellers—present the art of storytelling in many area venues. On February 4, Geraldine Buckley will present Stories for All Ages at the Kearney Public Library. Geraldine Buckley, known for her wit, warmth and humor, is an internationally known and award-winning storyteller and educator. With 30 […]
