OurStory exhibition

Dundee Bank Benson Branch Maple Street 6073, Omaha, Nebraska, United States

The “OurStory: Creating Aging-Ready Housing” exhibition by the University of Nebraska College of Architecture’s FACT Studio, takes aim at the housing crisis and aging population with a new concept for […]

Ain’t No Food Like Soul Food: A Hearty & Healthy Cooking Experience

Virtual Program

As part of its Voices AMPLIFIED! series, Omaha Performing Arts is partnering with No More Empty Pots for a virtual cook-along program with a side dish of cultural conversation. Learn to cook creamy southern sweet potato grits with red beans and spinach/kale while Chef Meya Hill and Annette Crowder explore how soul food connects to Black […]

OurStory gallery talk

Dundee Bank Benson Branch Maple Street 6073, Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Architect Jeffrey L. Day, FAIA, will give a gallery talk during BFF Omaha’s First Friday art walk on the OurStory exhibition. The “OurStory: Creating Aging-Ready Housing” exhibition by the University […]

Nebraska Poets Reading Series: Carolina Hotchandani

Virtual Program

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 […]

Visualizing Survivance, Visualizing Permanence art exhibition

Sheldon Museum of Art Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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 sovereignty, a term used to describe contemporary Native American art that prioritizes the perspective of Native American artists and reclaims physical and cultural space. Visualizing […]

Nebraska Poetry Society Workshop: Jessica Poli

Virtual Program

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 […]

Free – $40

Poetry Reading and Community Open Mic feat. Huascar Medina

UNK Thomas Hall Atrium 2404 11th Ave, Kearney, Nebraska

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 […]

Writing Workshop with Huascar Medina

Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Ave., Kearney, NE, United States

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: A Creative Incubator

Virtual Program

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 […]