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  • Lunchbox Lecture: The History of Spoken Word Poetry

    Nebraska History Museum 131 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join the Nebraska State Historical Society for this month’s Lunchbox Lecture featuring Jewel Rodgers, Nebraska State Poet 2025–2029! During her keynote, Jewel reflects on her journey as a self-described spoken word artist stepping into a traditionally page-centered literary role. Through performance and storytelling, she explores the cultural roots of spoken word, its historical ties to […]

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    Nebraska Homegrown Series from Jewel Rodgers – Chadron

    Chadron Open Art 223 Main St., Chadron, NE

    Organized by Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers, Homegrown is a traveling community arts series where everyone is welcome to listen, connect, or share original work. Enjoy a popcorn-style community reading, performances by Jewel and other notable poets, and an open share featuring poetry, stories, music, visual art, and more. Prefer to just listen? Come as […]

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