Novelist and humanities scholar Alison Moore and singer/songwriter Phil Lancaster have combined audio visual elements, historical fiction and musical ballads into a collaborative performance that brings the Orphan Train movement, […]
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Ainsworth Community Senior Center
Novelist and humanities scholar Alison Moore and singer/songwriter Phil Lancaster have combined audio visual elements, historical fiction and musical ballads into a collaborative performance that brings the Orphan Train movement, a largely-unknown chapter in American history, to public awareness. The presentation tells the story of the 250,000 orphans and unwanted children who were put on […]
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Utica Senior Center
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by The Evergreen Assisted Living Community
Speaker: Dan Holtz Sponsored by the Sandhills Care Center
Lincoln Saturdays, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in-person Pius X High School conference room, 6000 A Street (west entrance 11)* option to attend via Zoom Facilitator: Tom Seib More information here. August 30 - Speaker: Jody Keisner September 13 - Speaker: Twyla Hansen September 27 - Speaker: Catherine King October 11* - Speaker: Deron Larson LOCATION: […]
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. Participants in this workshop will consider […]
A family-friendly daylong event filled with song, stories, and fun. See the event website for additional detail and updates. Free with Mahoney State Park admission; paid registration required for storytellers’ workshops at Peter Kiewit Lodge. The 2025 featured storytellers are Darrin Crow, Jeff Doyle, Carolina Quiroga, and Kim Weitkamp.
Speaker: Dan Holtz Sponsored by the Willow Tree Festival
Speaker: Dan Holtz Sponsored by the Willow Tree Festival
This family entertainment event features live performances and interactive activities for all ages: music, art, theatre, dance, bounce houses, face painting, fire trucks, Disney princesses, and so much more. One of the featured performing groups is Garan Coons and his family. Garan is a professional Native American dancer, singer, flute player, and storyteller. Each of […]
