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SUMMARY:Ollie Webb Center's Short Film Screening & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Ollie Webb Center\, Inc.’s Art of Imagination program\, in collaboration with University of Nebraska Omaha professor and screenwriter Todd Richardson\, has created two short films based on excerpts from two Willa Cather novels. \nThe first film\, “Tom Outland’s Story\,“ is from Cather’s novel The Professor‘s House and is about discovering an ancient cliff city. The other is excerpted from My Ántonia. This film chronicles the difficulties living through Nebraska winters in the 19th century. \nMade in partnership with WhyArts\, the films are co-directed by Ollie Webb Center\, Inc.’s education director David Ackermann and artistic director\, Jim Hoggatt\, with director of cinematography Matt Bross. Individuals enrolled in Ollie Webb Center Inc. courses act in the films and served as the film crew on the project. \nLocated in Omaha\, the Ollie Webb Center\, Inc.’s mission is to enrich the lives individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through collaboration\, advocacy\, relationships\, and education. The center’s Art of Imagination program works to empower develop and encourage self expression in adults with disabilities through professional opportunities in the visual and performing arts. Classes offer artistic opportunities in traditional art forms such as painting\, writing\, drawing\, photography\, and more. Theater classes include improvisation play writing\, scripted pieces and radio drama culminating in rehearsals and public performances. \nThis event is free to attend thanks to the generosity of Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. 
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/ollie-webb-centers-short-film-screening-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:The National Willa Cather Center\, 413 N Webster St\, Red Cloud\, Nebraska\, 68970
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:Page to Stage Little Mermaid: Winside
DESCRIPTION:Using nationally-acclaimed actors from Crane River Theater’s upcoming production of The Little Mermaid\, the page transforms into a stage in an interactive and engaging hour-long performance. Join Ariel\, Sebastian\, Scuttle\, Ursula\, Prince Eric\, and all your favorite characters as they read\, perform\, and interact with students in this one-hour workshop “under the sea”!
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/page-to-stage-little-mermaid-winside/
LOCATION:Lied Winside Public Library\, 417 Main St.\, Winside\, NE\, 68790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:Willa Cather\, My Ántonia and the Life of a Writer with Author Jane Smiley
DESCRIPTION:Jane Smiley’s talk on Willa Cather\, My Ántonia and the Life of a Writer will mark the conclusion of a year-long celebration of Cather’s 1918 novel as a title selected by the National Endowment for the Arts’ 2024-2025 Big Read program. \nJane Smiley is the author of numerous novels\, including A Thousand Acres\, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize\, and other novels\, most recently Lucky. She is also the author of several works of nonfiction and books for young adults. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters\, Smiley has also received the PEN Center USA Lifetime Achievement Award for Literature. She resides in Northern California. \nThis event\, part of the 70th annual Willa Cather Spring Conference\, is free to attend thanks to the generosity of Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. The talk will be broadcast live on YouTube\, and a recording will be available for two weeks.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/willa-cather-my-antonia-and-the-life-of-a-writer-with-author-jane-smiley/
LOCATION:Red Cloud Opera House\, 413 N. Webster St.\, Red Cloud\, NE\, 68970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:70th annual Willa Cather Spring Conference (registrants only\, apart from free public events)
DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley will give a talk on “Willa Cather\, My Ántonia and the Life of a Writer” to mark the conclusion of a year-long celebration of Cather’s 1918 novel as a title selected by the National Endowment for the Arts’ 2024-2025 Big Read program. Additional conference programs will celebrate the 100th publication anniversary of Cather’s 1925 novel The Professor’s House. This year’s theme invites Cather scholars and enthusiasts to explore not only the literal landscapes and rooms her characters inhabit\, but also the cultural\, historical\, and environmental realities that do\, or in some cases\, do not\, inform her work. \nThe conference will begin Thursday\, June 5th with a plenary talk about Cather and Mesa Verde by interpretive ranger Ann Lundberg. Author Jane Smiley will speak on Friday\, June 6th\, and the spring conference banquet (additional fee) will take place on Saturday\, June 7th. \nConference registration is $150 ($75 for students). For more information\, visit https://www.willacather.org/events/70th-annual-willa-cather-spring-conference.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/70th-annual-willa-cather-spring-conference-2/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Red Cloud\, Red Cloud\, NE\, 68970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:Creative Panel: The Kilbanes in Conversation with Peter Cipkowski
DESCRIPTION:Join Peter Cipkowski for a conversation with Kate Kilbane and Dan Moses of The Kilbanes\, the acclaimed musical duo currently adapting Willa Cather’s My Ántonia into an original stage musical. Commissioned by Theater Latté Da in Minneapolis\, their adaptation reimagines Cather’s masterpiece through their distinctive blend of storytelling and music. The panel will explore the Kilbanes’ creative process\, their decision to bring My Ántonia to the stage\, and how their musical style shapes the emotional and narrative contours of the work. \nThe discussion will also consider the creative challenge of adaptation itself: what it means to transform a beloved literary classic into a new form\, and what questions arise when a masterpiece known as one thing becomes something entirely new. \nThis event is free to attend thanks to the generosity of Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. \nThe Kilbanes (Kate Kilbane and Dan Moses) are a married composing and performing team and recipients of the 2024 Jonathan Larson Grant. Their rock musical Weightless (WP Theater\, A.C.T.\, Public Theater’s Under the Radar) was nominated for Lucille Lortel (Best Musical\, Drama Desk (Best Music)\, and Off-Broadway Alliance (Best New Musical) awards in 2023. Other works include A Whynot Christmas Carol (A.C.T.\, Pam McKinnon dir.)\, The Code (A.C.T.)\, My Ántonia (Next Generation Commission\, Theatre Latte Da in Minneapolis – upcoming)\, As You Like It (San Francisco Shakespeare Festival)\, and Eddie the Marvelous (American Music Theater Project (AMTP) O’Neill National Music Theater Conference; Berkeley Repertory Theater’s Ground Floor).
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/creative-panel-the-kilbanes-in-conversation-with-peter-cipkowski/
LOCATION:The National Willa Cather Center\, 413 N Webster St\, Red Cloud\, Nebraska\, 68970
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:The Passing Show: What Makes a House a Home?
DESCRIPTION:Architectural and interior styles\, powerful landscapes\, and domestic scenes all feature prominently in Willa Cather’s writing. These important backdrops to her novels were illuminated through her gift for idyllic description and acute observation. Join Claire Schmidt\, John Swift\, and Steve Tamayo for this popular and engaging panel discussion that focuses on the theme of the 70th annual Willa Cather Spring Conference. \nThis event is free to attend thanks to the generosity of Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. \nClarie Smith is a folklorist and associate professor of English. John Swift taught English at Occidental College in Los Angeles from 1981 until his retirement in 2019. Steve Tamayo draws upon his family history as a member of the Sicangu Lakota tribe.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-passing-show-what-makes-a-house-a-home/
LOCATION:Red Cloud Opera House\, 413 N. Webster St.\, Red Cloud\, NE\, 68970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:ESU 11 Summer Honors Program (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Honors Program is a two-week\, summer school program designed to help students learn as much advanced subject matter in their areas of study as possible. It is designed to help students find out exactly how far they can go in two weeks in one subject area if they are allowed to progress as fast as they can. During November each year\, teachers are asked to nominate their best students in the areas of Architecture\, Art\, Creative Writing\, Computer Science\, Film\, Office Intern\, Logic\, Psychology\, Drama\, Math and Medical Science. These students were given a test or asked to submit a portfolio of original work in order to qualify for the program. There were 277 student nominations for SHP 2025 from the six-county area served by Educational Service Unit #11 and 103 of those students were selected as finalists for the program based on their test scores\, written work or portfolios and registered.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/esu-11-summer-honors-program-registered-students-only/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:Holdrege High School\, 600 12th Ave\, Holdrege\, NE\, 68949
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T120000
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CREATED:20250422T202253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T202253Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Loper Launch Summer Enrichment Camps (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:Loper Launch Enrichment Camp is a fun\, engaging way for kids entering grades 1-8 to continue learning during the summer while connecting with the UNK campus.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2025-loper-launch-summer-enrichment-camps-registered-students-only/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Building-University of Nebraska Kearney\, 2506 12th Ave.\, Kearney\, NE\, 68849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:2025 Bright Lights summer camp (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:Bright Lights provides unique\, motivating\, hands-on summer learning camps for K-8th grade students\, including in humanities subjects like literature and writing\, history\, and world cultures and languages. \nThe camp application deadline is at least one week before each week’s camps begin (subject to availability). For details about camps\, visit the Bright Lights camps list.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2025-bright-lights-summer-camp-registered-students-only/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:Lincoln – multiple locations\, Lincoln\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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GEO:40.813616;-96.7025955
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T170000
DTSTAMP:20250604T144553Z
CREATED:20250604T144420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T144553Z
UID:10004811-1749544200-1749574800@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:ESU 11 Summer Honors Program (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Honors Program is a two-week\, summer school program designed to help students learn as much advanced subject matter in their areas of study as possible. It is designed to help students find out exactly how far they can go in two weeks in one subject area if they are allowed to progress as fast as they can. During November each year\, teachers are asked to nominate their best students in the areas of Architecture\, Art\, Creative Writing\, Computer Science\, Film\, Office Intern\, Logic\, Psychology\, Drama\, Math and Medical Science. These students were given a test or asked to submit a portfolio of original work in order to qualify for the program. There were 277 student nominations for SHP 2025 from the six-county area served by Educational Service Unit #11 and 103 of those students were selected as finalists for the program based on their test scores\, written work or portfolios and registered.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/esu-11-summer-honors-program-registered-students-only/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Holdrege High School\, 600 12th Ave\, Holdrege\, NE\, 68949
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T120000
DTSTAMP:20250422T202253Z
CREATED:20250422T202253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T202253Z
UID:10004647-1749546000-1749556800@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:2025 Loper Launch Summer Enrichment Camps (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:Loper Launch Enrichment Camp is a fun\, engaging way for kids entering grades 1-8 to continue learning during the summer while connecting with the UNK campus.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2025-loper-launch-summer-enrichment-camps-registered-students-only/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Building-University of Nebraska Kearney\, 2506 12th Ave.\, Kearney\, NE\, 68849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T160000
DTSTAMP:20250422T202525Z
CREATED:20250422T185616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T202525Z
UID:10004624-1749546000-1749571200@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:2025 Bright Lights summer camp (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:Bright Lights provides unique\, motivating\, hands-on summer learning camps for K-8th grade students\, including in humanities subjects like literature and writing\, history\, and world cultures and languages. \nThe camp application deadline is at least one week before each week’s camps begin (subject to availability). For details about camps\, visit the Bright Lights camps list.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2025-bright-lights-summer-camp-registered-students-only/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Lincoln – multiple locations\, Lincoln\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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GEO:40.813616;-96.7025955
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T110000
DTSTAMP:20250602T162412Z
CREATED:20250602T162412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T162412Z
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SUMMARY:Page to Stage Little Mermaid: Fremont
DESCRIPTION:Using nationally-acclaimed actors from Crane River Theater’s upcoming production of The Little Mermaid\, the page transforms into a stage in an interactive and engaging hour-long performance. Join Ariel\, Sebastian\, Scuttle\, Ursula\, Prince Eric\, and all your favorite characters as they read\, perform\, and interact with students in this one-hour workshop “under the sea”! \nSponsored by Keene Memorial Library.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/page-to-stage-little-mermaid-fremont/
LOCATION:Fremont City Auditorium\, 925 N Broad St\, Fremont\, 68025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="Crane River Theater":MAILTO:info@CraneRiverTheater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T140000
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CREATED:20250602T162817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T162947Z
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SUMMARY:Page to Stage Little Mermaid: Columbus
DESCRIPTION:Using nationally-acclaimed actors from Crane River Theater’s upcoming production of The Little Mermaid\, the page transforms into a stage in an interactive and engaging hour-long performance. Join Ariel\, Sebastian\, Scuttle\, Ursula\, Prince Eric\, and all your favorite characters as they read\, perform\, and interact with students in this one-hour workshop “under the sea”!
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/page-to-stage-little-mermaid-columbus/
LOCATION:Columbus Public Library\, 2504 14th St.\, Columbus\, NE\, 68601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="Crane River Theater":MAILTO:info@CraneRiverTheater.org
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T170000
DTSTAMP:20250604T144553Z
CREATED:20250604T144420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T144553Z
UID:10004812-1749630600-1749661200@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:ESU 11 Summer Honors Program (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Honors Program is a two-week\, summer school program designed to help students learn as much advanced subject matter in their areas of study as possible. It is designed to help students find out exactly how far they can go in two weeks in one subject area if they are allowed to progress as fast as they can. During November each year\, teachers are asked to nominate their best students in the areas of Architecture\, Art\, Creative Writing\, Computer Science\, Film\, Office Intern\, Logic\, Psychology\, Drama\, Math and Medical Science. These students were given a test or asked to submit a portfolio of original work in order to qualify for the program. There were 277 student nominations for SHP 2025 from the six-county area served by Educational Service Unit #11 and 103 of those students were selected as finalists for the program based on their test scores\, written work or portfolios and registered.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/esu-11-summer-honors-program-registered-students-only/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:Holdrege High School\, 600 12th Ave\, Holdrege\, NE\, 68949
CATEGORIES:Grants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000
DTSTAMP:20250422T202253Z
CREATED:20250422T202253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T202253Z
UID:10004648-1749632400-1749643200@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:2025 Loper Launch Summer Enrichment Camps (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:Loper Launch Enrichment Camp is a fun\, engaging way for kids entering grades 1-8 to continue learning during the summer while connecting with the UNK campus.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2025-loper-launch-summer-enrichment-camps-registered-students-only/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Building-University of Nebraska Kearney\, 2506 12th Ave.\, Kearney\, NE\, 68849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T160000
DTSTAMP:20250422T202525Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T202525Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Bright Lights summer camp (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:Bright Lights provides unique\, motivating\, hands-on summer learning camps for K-8th grade students\, including in humanities subjects like literature and writing\, history\, and world cultures and languages. \nThe camp application deadline is at least one week before each week’s camps begin (subject to availability). For details about camps\, visit the Bright Lights camps list.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2025-bright-lights-summer-camp-registered-students-only/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:Lincoln – multiple locations\, Lincoln\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bright Lights":MAILTO:info@brightlights.org
GEO:40.813616;-96.7025955
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T110000
DTSTAMP:20250602T163202Z
CREATED:20250602T163202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T163202Z
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SUMMARY:Page to Stage Little Mermaid: Geneva
DESCRIPTION:Using nationally-acclaimed actors from Crane River Theater’s upcoming production of The Little Mermaid\, the page transforms into a stage in an interactive and engaging hour-long performance. Join Ariel\, Sebastian\, Scuttle\, Ursula\, Prince Eric\, and all your favorite characters as they read\, perform\, and interact with students in this one-hour workshop “under the sea”!
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/page-to-stage-little-mermaid-geneva/
LOCATION:Geneva Public Library\, 1043 G St\, Geneva\, NE\, 68361\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T140000
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SUMMARY:Page to Stage Little Mermaid: Seward
DESCRIPTION:Using nationally-acclaimed actors from Crane River Theater’s upcoming production of The Little Mermaid\, the page transforms into a stage in an interactive and engaging hour-long performance. Join Ariel\, Sebastian\, Scuttle\, Ursula\, Prince Eric\, and all your favorite characters as they read\, perform\, and interact with students in this one-hour workshop “under the sea”!
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/page-to-stage-little-mermaid-seward/
LOCATION:Seward Memorial Library\, 233 South 5th St.\, Seward\, NE\, 68434\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="Crane River Theater":MAILTO:info@CraneRiverTheater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T143000
DTSTAMP:20250602T173910Z
CREATED:20250602T173910Z
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SUMMARY:Page to Stage Little Mermaid: Fullerton
DESCRIPTION:Using nationally-acclaimed actors from Crane River Theater’s upcoming production of The Little Mermaid\, the page transforms into a stage in an interactive and engaging hour-long performance. Join Ariel\, Sebastian\, Scuttle\, Ursula\, Prince Eric\, and all your favorite characters as they read\, perform\, and interact with students in this one-hour workshop “under the sea”! \nSponsored by Fullerton Public Library.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/page-to-stage-little-mermaid-fullerton/
LOCATION:Fullerton Community Church\, 305 Germand Street\, Fullerton\, 68638\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="Crane River Theater":MAILTO:info@CraneRiverTheater.org
GEO:41.3629634;-97.9747565
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T170000
DTSTAMP:20250604T144553Z
CREATED:20250604T144420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T144553Z
UID:10004813-1749717000-1749747600@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:ESU 11 Summer Honors Program (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Honors Program is a two-week\, summer school program designed to help students learn as much advanced subject matter in their areas of study as possible. It is designed to help students find out exactly how far they can go in two weeks in one subject area if they are allowed to progress as fast as they can. During November each year\, teachers are asked to nominate their best students in the areas of Architecture\, Art\, Creative Writing\, Computer Science\, Film\, Office Intern\, Logic\, Psychology\, Drama\, Math and Medical Science. These students were given a test or asked to submit a portfolio of original work in order to qualify for the program. There were 277 student nominations for SHP 2025 from the six-county area served by Educational Service Unit #11 and 103 of those students were selected as finalists for the program based on their test scores\, written work or portfolios and registered.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/esu-11-summer-honors-program-registered-students-only/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Holdrege High School\, 600 12th Ave\, Holdrege\, NE\, 68949
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T120000
DTSTAMP:20250422T202253Z
CREATED:20250422T202253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T202253Z
UID:10004649-1749718800-1749729600@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:2025 Loper Launch Summer Enrichment Camps (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:Loper Launch Enrichment Camp is a fun\, engaging way for kids entering grades 1-8 to continue learning during the summer while connecting with the UNK campus.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2025-loper-launch-summer-enrichment-camps-registered-students-only/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Building-University of Nebraska Kearney\, 2506 12th Ave.\, Kearney\, NE\, 68849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fine Arts Building-University of Nebraska Kearney 2506 12th Ave. Kearney NE 68849 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2506 12th Ave.:geo:-99.0980654,40.7001374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T160000
DTSTAMP:20250422T202525Z
CREATED:20250422T185616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T202525Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Bright Lights summer camp (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:Bright Lights provides unique\, motivating\, hands-on summer learning camps for K-8th grade students\, including in humanities subjects like literature and writing\, history\, and world cultures and languages. \nThe camp application deadline is at least one week before each week’s camps begin (subject to availability). For details about camps\, visit the Bright Lights camps list.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2025-bright-lights-summer-camp-registered-students-only/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Lincoln – multiple locations\, Lincoln\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bright Lights":MAILTO:info@brightlights.org
GEO:40.813616;-96.7025955
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T110000
DTSTAMP:20250602T171804Z
CREATED:20250602T171804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T171804Z
UID:10004785-1749722400-1749726000@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Page to Stage Little Mermaid: Minden
DESCRIPTION:Using nationally-acclaimed actors from Crane River Theater’s upcoming production of The Little Mermaid\, the page transforms into a stage in an interactive and engaging hour-long performance. Join Ariel\, Sebastian\, Scuttle\, Ursula\, Prince Eric\, and all your favorite characters as they read\, perform\, and interact with students in this one-hour workshop “under the sea”!
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/page-to-stage-little-mermaid-minden/
LOCATION:Jensen Memorial Library\, 443 N. Kearney Ave.\, Minden\, NE\, 68959\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="Crane River Theater":MAILTO:info@CraneRiverTheater.org
GEO:40.4991339;-98.9466577
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jensen Memorial Library 443 N. Kearney Ave. Minden NE 68959 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=443 N. Kearney Ave.:geo:-98.9466577,40.4991339
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T140000
DTSTAMP:20250602T173322Z
CREATED:20250602T173322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T173322Z
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SUMMARY:Page to Stage Little Mermaid: Holdrege
DESCRIPTION:Using nationally-acclaimed actors from Crane River Theater’s upcoming production of The Little Mermaid\, the page transforms into a stage in an interactive and engaging hour-long performance. Join Ariel\, Sebastian\, Scuttle\, Ursula\, Prince Eric\, and all your favorite characters as they read\, perform\, and interact with students in this one-hour workshop “under the sea”!
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/page-to-stage-little-mermaid-holdrege/
LOCATION:Holdrege Public Library\, 604 East Ave.\, Holdrege\, NE\, 68949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="Crane River Theater":MAILTO:info@CraneRiverTheater.org
GEO:40.4402186;-99.3696065
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holdrege Public Library 604 East Ave. Holdrege NE 68949 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=604 East Ave.:geo:-99.3696065,40.4402186
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T153000
DTSTAMP:20250602T173632Z
CREATED:20250602T173632Z
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SUMMARY:Page to Stage Little Mermaid: Axtell
DESCRIPTION:Using nationally-acclaimed actors from Crane River Theater’s upcoming production of The Little Mermaid\, the page transforms into a stage in an interactive and engaging hour-long performance. Join Ariel\, Sebastian\, Scuttle\, Ursula\, Prince Eric\, and all your favorite characters as they read\, perform\, and interact with students in this one-hour workshop “under the sea”! \nSponsored by Axtell Public Library.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/page-to-stage-little-mermaid-axtell/
LOCATION:Axtell Community Hall\, 419 Main St\, Axtell\, NE\, 68924\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="Crane River Theater":MAILTO:info@CraneRiverTheater.org
GEO:40.4801594;-99.126981
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Axtell Community Hall 419 Main St Axtell NE 68924 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=419 Main St:geo:-99.126981,40.4801594
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T160000
DTSTAMP:20250604T144553Z
CREATED:20250604T144420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T144553Z
UID:10004814-1749803400-1749830400@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:ESU 11 Summer Honors Program (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Honors Program is a two-week\, summer school program designed to help students learn as much advanced subject matter in their areas of study as possible. It is designed to help students find out exactly how far they can go in two weeks in one subject area if they are allowed to progress as fast as they can. During November each year\, teachers are asked to nominate their best students in the areas of Architecture\, Art\, Creative Writing\, Computer Science\, Film\, Office Intern\, Logic\, Psychology\, Drama\, Math and Medical Science. These students were given a test or asked to submit a portfolio of original work in order to qualify for the program. There were 277 student nominations for SHP 2025 from the six-county area served by Educational Service Unit #11 and 103 of those students were selected as finalists for the program based on their test scores\, written work or portfolios and registered.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/esu-11-summer-honors-program-registered-students-only/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Holdrege High School\, 600 12th Ave\, Holdrege\, NE\, 68949
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T120000
DTSTAMP:20250422T202253Z
CREATED:20250422T202253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T202253Z
UID:10004650-1749805200-1749816000@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:2025 Loper Launch Summer Enrichment Camps (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:Loper Launch Enrichment Camp is a fun\, engaging way for kids entering grades 1-8 to continue learning during the summer while connecting with the UNK campus.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2025-loper-launch-summer-enrichment-camps-registered-students-only/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Building-University of Nebraska Kearney\, 2506 12th Ave.\, Kearney\, NE\, 68849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fine Arts Building-University of Nebraska Kearney 2506 12th Ave. Kearney NE 68849 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2506 12th Ave.:geo:-99.0980654,40.7001374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T160000
DTSTAMP:20250422T202525Z
CREATED:20250422T185616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T202525Z
UID:10004627-1749805200-1749830400@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:2025 Bright Lights summer camp (registered students only)
DESCRIPTION:Bright Lights provides unique\, motivating\, hands-on summer learning camps for K-8th grade students\, including in humanities subjects like literature and writing\, history\, and world cultures and languages. \nThe camp application deadline is at least one week before each week’s camps begin (subject to availability). For details about camps\, visit the Bright Lights camps list.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2025-bright-lights-summer-camp-registered-students-only/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Lincoln – multiple locations\, Lincoln\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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GEO:40.813616;-96.7025955
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T203000
DTSTAMP:20250501T163037Z
CREATED:20250501T163037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T163037Z
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SUMMARY:28th Annual Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 28th Annual Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival is packed with opportunities to laugh\, have fun\, learn and remember. Our nationally renowned storyteller will spin hilariously poignant stories\, a one-of-a-kind musical experience will awaken your spirit and make it dance. Visual artists will inspire and stimulate your perceptions\, and a walk-through history where history happened will amaze and enlighten. Don’t miss a single extraordinary event–Historic Fox Theatre stage show\, dinner cabaret\, historical tour and venues\, art shows\, museum melodies and memories\, open mic opportunities\, poetry sharing\, Kids Fest and more! \nEvents on Friday and on Saturday night require paid tickets. Events on Saturday during the day and on Sunday are free and open to the public. \nFor a complete schedule and information about purchasing tickets\, visit https://buffalocommons.org/. \nFriday\, June 13 \n9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. – Last Battle on the Plains Tour $30 advance tickets required \n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – George Norris Historical Site free tours and storytelling with editorial cartoons \n7:30 p.m. – “Everyone Has a Story” Evening at the Historic Fox Theater includes Storyteller and Musician\, Don White and Musical Artists\, Zoe Lewis and the Souvenirs $20 tickets required ($5 youth 18 & under) \n  \nSaturday\, June 14 \nMUSEUM OF THE HIGH PLAINS – FREE EVENTS \n8:45 a.m. Meet & Greet – with rolls and coffee \n9:00 a.m. A Legacy on Canvas\, Todd Williams \n10:20 a.m. Humor from the Heart\, Storyteller and Musician\, Don White \n11:15 a.m. Musical Storytelling\, Musical Artists\, Zoe Lewis and the Souvenirs \n12:30 p.m. Stories\, Poetry\, Music and Fun – Open Mic\, All are welcome to participate. \nGEORGE NORRIS HISTORICAL SITE – FREE EVENT \n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. –  tours and storytelling with editorial cartoons \nMCCOOK CITY LIBRARY – FREE EVENT \n1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Kids Fest –Stories\, activities\, crafts\, and a performance by storyteller and musician\, Don White \nARTBANK MCCOOK – FREE EVENT \n1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Spontaneous Dance and Movement of the Brush Todd Williams Art Exhibit \nGEORGE NORRIS HISTORICAL SITE – FREE EVENT \n3 p.m. – Garden Party. Enjoy an afternoon of Norris stories. Host\, Clark Bates as Senator Norris. \nEMBERS BAKERY – $45 ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED \n6:30 p.m. The Shortest Path Between Two People – Dinner Cabaret followed by Storyteller/Musician\, Don White and Musical Feature\, Zoe Lewis and the Souvenirs \n  \nSunday\, June 15 \nMUSEUM OF THE HIGH PLAINS – FREE EVENT \n2:00 p.m. – Heroism on the Plains\, Humanities Speaker\, Dan Holtz
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/28th-annual-buffalo-commons-storytelling-and-music-festival/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:McCook NE\, McCook\, NE\, 69001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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