As part of its Voices AMPLIFIED! series, Omaha Performing Arts is presenting a hands-on origami program that blends history, culture, and art. Local origami artist Dr. Sharon Ishii-Jordan will take participants through the traditional practice of this delicate Japanese art form. Two sessions will be offered, one at 7:00 p.m. on January 22, and one at 2:00 […]
Across nearly a thousand years, the Romanesque church of Sainte-Foy of Conques in France calls us to a bygone era of faith and sound. Martyred at thirteen for refusing to renounce her beliefs, Sainte-Foy defied Roman authority and died for her faith, becoming one of medieval Europe’s most powerful saints. In the eleventh century, monks […]
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 can we truly unearth the […]
In conjunction with the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition at the Calvin T. Ryan Library on the University of Nebraska Kearney campus, the 2016 film "Race" will be screened at the World Theatre. "Race" explores Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history. His quest thrusts Owens onto the […]
Vision Maker Media is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a full year of film programming featuring powerful American Indian and Alaska Native films, both in person at the Mary Riepma […]
Andrea Beatriz Arango is the author of several award-winning books, including the Newbery Honor Book Iveliz Explains It All, and the Pura Belpré Honor Book Something Like Home, which has […]
Award-winning novelist Andrea Beatriz Arango is traveling from Puerto Rico and will present a program at the Norfolk Public Library. This special presentation is open to the public. All ages are welcome. Andrea Beatriz Arango is the author of several award-winning books, including the Newbery Honor Book Iveliz Explains It All, and the Pura Belpré […]
Andrea Beatriz Arango is the author of several award-winning books, including the Newbery Honor Book Iveliz Explains It All, and the Pura Belpré Honor Book Something Like Home, which has […]
The People’s Recorder podcast launched to acclaim in 2024 and won a Silver Signal Award for History Podcasting and was nominated for an Ambie Award for Best Indie Podcast. This virtual event will build on the discussion started in the Nebraska-based episode, “A Creative Incubator,” further exploring the work and the literary and cultural legacy […]
At the Kearney Area Storytelling Festival, professional storytellers—along with area tellers—present the art of storytelling in many area venues. Paul Strickland and Lyn Ford will present Stories for All Ages on February 3 and 7. Tuesday, February 3 Paul Strickland – Stories for All Ages 5:00 pm | Calvin T. Ryan Library-UNK 2508 11th Ave, […]
Kids ages 10-18 are invited to join us for a Writing Workshop with award-winning novelist Andrea Beatriz Arango! She is traveling from Puerto Rico to join us in person and will be visiting the Norfolk Junior High, the Norfolk Middle School, and the Norfolk Public Library. Registration will be required for this program. REGISTRATION IS […]
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. Maria Nazos grew up […]
