BISON - a traveling exhibit exploring the past, present, and future of this great North American mammal - will be at the University of Nebraska State Museum Morrill Hall from November 8 through May 31. The exhibit explores the significance of bison in the cultures of Plains Indian peoples--particularly as a resource for food, clothing, […]
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will mark the start of its 41st year with the next chapter of the Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture art […]
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the Heritage Museum of Thurston County
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 been nominated for Nebraska’s Golden Sower Award. Andrea was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where she first discovered her love of writing and eventually became […]
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 […]
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 been nominated for Nebraska’s Golden Sower Award. Andrea was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where she first discovered her love of writing and eventually became […]
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 […]
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 […]
