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SUMMARY:George Custer and the Great Plains: History\, Landscape\, and Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jeff Barnes \nSponsored by the Brownsville Fine Arts Association
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/george-custer-and-the-great-plains-history-landscape-and-legacy-3/
LOCATION:Schoolhouse Art Gallery and Nature Center\, 427 Main St.\, Brownville\, NE\, 68321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Poetry Society Workshop: Allisa Cherry
DESCRIPTION: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. \nExplore the elegy as an ongoing conversation rather than a poem of distance. Through direct address\, present tense\, and generative prompts\, participants will write poems that keep love and loss vividly present on the page. \nAllisa Cherry is the author of An Exodus of Sparks (Michigan State University Press) and the 2024 recipient of the Wheelbarrow Books poetry prize (RCAH Center for Poetry). Her poetry has appeared recently in journals such as Chicago Quarterly\, Mississippi Review and The Penn Review. \nShe currently lives in Oregon where she teaches workshops for immigrants and refugees transitioning to a life in the U.S. and serves as a poetry editor for West Trade Review.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/nebraska-poetry-society-workshop-allisa-cherry/
LOCATION:Virtual Program
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies: Stitching Together a Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Janie York \nSponsored by the Columbus Public Library
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/remember-the-ladies-stitching-together-a-revolution-13/
LOCATION:Columbus Community Building\, 2500 14th St.\, Columbus\, NE\, 68601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T110000
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SUMMARY:2026 North Platte Pow Wow
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of vibrant Native American singing and drumming\, electrifying contest dancing\, and special honoring ceremonies. This Pow Wow offers a fascinating insight into the rich traditions of Native culture\, art\, and lifestyle. \nVendors will offer an array of Native American delicacies\, handcrafted jewelry\, intricate beadwork\, and more. Watch in awe as traditional\, fancy\, jingle dress\, and grass dancers light up the arena across three age categories\, and don’t miss the special highlights for Golden Age dancers\, Tiny Tots\, and our honored Veterans. \nAdmission $7 for a day pass and $15 for a weekend pass\, with veterans\, participants\, elders and under-5 receiving free admission. \nGrand entries will be at 7 p.m. Friday\, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday\, and noon on Sunday. For more information\, visit the North Platte Pow Wow Facebook page. \nBring your own lawn chairs. Bleacher seating limited.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2026-north-platte-pow-wow/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park\, 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd.\, North Platte\, NE\, 69101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:All Original\, All Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dan Hotlz \nSponsored by the Nemaha Valley Museum
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/all-original-all-nebraska-27/
LOCATION:Nemaha Valley Museum\, 1423 19th St.\, Auburn\, NE\, 68305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T140000
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SUMMARY:Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jeff Barnes \nSponsored by the Anna Bemis Palmer Museum
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/marking-nebraska-our-mostly-hidden-historical-monuments-59/
LOCATION:Anna Bemis Palmer Museum\, 520 North Grant Avenue\, York\, NE\, 68467\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Page to Stage Frozen the Musical: Grand Island
DESCRIPTION:Page to Stage focuses on taking a well-known storybook and bringing it to life\, allowing children the opportunity to see characters jump from the page to the stage.  Nationally-acclaimed actors from Crane River Theater’s upcoming production of “Disney’s Frozen the Musical” will read\, perform\, and interact with students.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/page-to-stage-frozen-the-musical-grand-island/
LOCATION:Grand Island Public Library
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260715T134432Z
CREATED:20260715T134432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T134432Z
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SUMMARY:Myths of Women’s Madness on the Plains
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nancy Johnson \nSponsored by the York County Historical Association
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/myths-of-womens-madness-on-the-plains-4/
LOCATION:York County Historical Association\, 109 E 6th St.\, York\, NE\, 68467\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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CREATED:20260623T185821Z
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SUMMARY:Dream Warriors Residency – Listening Session and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join this unique opportunity to hear music fresh out of the studio\, when the Dream Warriors and producer Fredrik Serholt unpack the new music that they’ve just created during a four-day recording residency at the 2026 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival. Listening Session and Q&A with the Hip Hop Collective Dream Warriors and Producer Fredrik Serholt. \nThe Dream Warriors are a spoken word/hip-hop collective made up of Indigenous Artists. \nThis event is part of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival\, which encompasses events in Lincoln and Omaha on July 19\, July 24 -August 2\, and August 5. Visit the website for details: https://nebraskamusicfest.org/
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/dream-warriors-residency-listening-session-and-qa/
LOCATION:Oto HiFi Lounge\, 1917 S 67th St\, Suite 140\, Omaha\, NE\, 68106
CATEGORIES:Grants
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CREATED:20260623T184953Z
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SUMMARY:ííS – Nordic Soundscapes
DESCRIPTION:ííS (Erik Higgins and Marie Sønderskov) returns to Crossroads for an evening of Nordic Soundscapes and folk melodies. Fresh from the release of their first single\, Frozen Water and preparing for their debut full-length album\, ííS draws audiences into a luminous world of color\, sound\, and feeling\, woven from Renaissance instruments\, electronic textures\, and evocative vocals. \nAt the beginning of the presentation\, the artists will give an informal talk about the composition process and the influence of Nordic folk music\, world music and chamber music in their musical language. \nTickets for the concert are free and can be reserved online via the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival website. \nThis event is part of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival\, which encompasses events in Lincoln and Omaha on July 19\, July 24 -August 2\, and August 5. Visit the website for details: https://nebraskamusicfest.org/
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/iis-nordic-soundscapes/
LOCATION:Joslyn Castle\, 3902 Davenport Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163006Z
CREATED:20260513T163006Z
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SUMMARY:George Custer and the Great Plains: History\, Landscape\, and Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jeff Barnes \nSponsored by the Tilden Libray Foundation
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/george-custer-and-the-great-plains-history-landscape-and-legacy-6/
LOCATION:Tilden Public Library\, 202 S. Center St.\, Tilden\, NE\, 68781\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260623T184941Z
CREATED:20260623T184108Z
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SUMMARY:The Composer's Mind: La Folia Global - Omaha
DESCRIPTION:La Folia Global is a transcontinental musical journey that brings together Baroque repertoire and instruments with world music traditions whose roots intersect in the cultural crossroads of Renaissance Venice. At its center is Valeri Tolstov’s brilliant reimagining of Vivaldi’s La Folia\, moving seamlessly between Armenian folk music\, Hindustani classical raga\, and Vivaldi’s original score. \nStep behind the scenes of La Folia Global and explore how the project came to life\, the inspirations behind the music\, and the collaborative process that brings these artists together. Featuring composer Valeri Tolstov and Crossroads Artistic Director Erik Higgins and hosted by Nebraska Public Media’s own Genevieve Randall\, this event offers an in-depth look at the music and the creative minds behind it. \nThis conversation precedes a concert by La Folia Global in the same location at 7:30 p.m. \nTickets for both the conversation and concert are free and can be reserved online via the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival website. \nThis event is part of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival\, which encompasses events in Lincoln and Omaha on July 19\, July 24 -August 2\, and August 5. Visit the website for details: https://nebraskamusicfest.org/
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-composers-mind-la-folia-global-omaha/
LOCATION:St. Cecilia Cathedral\, 701 N 40th St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68131
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T193000
DTSTAMP:20260624T182631Z
CREATED:20260617T202535Z
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SUMMARY:The Composer's Mind: La Folia Global - Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:La Folia Global is a transcontinental musical journey that brings together Baroque repertoire and instruments with world music traditions whose roots intersect in the cultural crossroads of Renaissance Venice. At its center is Valeri Tolstov’s brilliant reimagining of Vivaldi’s La Folia\, moving seamlessly between Armenian folk music\, Hindustani classical raga\, and Vivaldi’s original score. \nStep behind the scenes of La Folia Global and explore how the project came to life\, the inspirations behind the music\, and the collaborative process that brings these artists together. Featuring composer Valeri Tolstov and Crossroads Artistic Director Erik Higgins and hosted by Nebraska Public Media’s own Genevieve Randall\, this event offers an in-depth look at the music and the creative minds behind it. \nThis conversation precedes a concert by La Folia Global in the same location at 7:30 p.m. \nTickets for both the conversation and concert are free and can be reserved online via the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival website. \nThis event is part of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival\, which encompasses events in Lincoln and Omaha on July 19\, July 24 -August 2\, and August 5. Visit the website for details: https://nebraskamusicfest.org/
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-composers-mind-la-folia-global/
LOCATION:UNL Westbrook Performance Hall\, 1104 R Street\, Lincoln\, NE
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260722T171021Z
CREATED:20260406T162911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T171021Z
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Archaeology: 10\,000 B.C.E. to Circa 1800 C.E.
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nolan Johnson \nSponsored by the Seward Memorial Library
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/nebraska-archaeology-10000-b-c-e-to-circa-1800-c-e-5/
LOCATION:Seward Memorial Library\, 233 South 5th St.\, Seward\, NE\, 68434\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260731T165655Z
CREATED:20260513T161014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T165655Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Problematic Legacy: Examining Race and Stereotypes in the Hastings Museum Collection
DESCRIPTION:Curators Sarah Minshew and Russanne Hoff will take visitors on a tour of the Hastings Museum highlighting items with problematic legacy. Participants will be invited to think about the ethics of objects that are on display\, multiple viewpoints of having these items on display\, and the difficult decisions museums make every day about preservation\, representation\, and education. \nDue to the sensitive subject matter\, this is a 21+ event. 
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/problematic-legacy-examining-race-and-stereotypes-in-the-hastings-museum-collection/
LOCATION:Hastings Museum\, 1330 N. Burlington Ave.\, Hastings\, NE\, 68901\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Chautauqua
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T175106Z
CREATED:20260617T175106Z
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Poetry Society Workshop: Preeti Vangani
DESCRIPTION: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. \nExplore how food can help you write more vivid\, emotionally layered poems of grief\, memory\, and longing. In this generative workshop\, writers will use meals\, cooking\, and shared rituals to open new pathways into elegy\, deepen personal memory\, and draft new work in a supportive space. \nPreeti Vangani is a poet & writer from Bombay based in San Francisco. She is the author of the poetry collections\, Mother Tongue Apologize (2019) and Fifty Mothers\, (River River Books\, 2026). Her work has appeared in AGNI\, The Georgia Review\, Gulf Coast\, Prairie Schooner among other places. Her debut short story won the 2021 Pen/Dau Emerging Writers Prize. Vangani has been a resident at UCross\, Djerassi and Ragdale. She has received artist grants from San Francisco Arts Commission\, YBCA\, and The Barbara Deming Memorial Fund. She holds an MFA in Writing from University of San Francisco and teaches in the program.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/nebraska-poetry-society-workshop-preeti-vangani/
LOCATION:Virtual Program
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T210631Z
CREATED:20260818T205110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210631Z
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SUMMARY:In Search of the Signers Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 1776\, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. Collectors of early United States history long pursued a complete set of signatures of the 56 men who boldly signed the document. Omaha’s first real estate agent\, Byron Reed\, assembled one of the nation’s most important collections of coinage and manuscripts. Reed also sought a signature from each signer\, and today\, the Byron Reed Collection includes documents related to 49 of the 56 signers. \nThe Durham Museum is proud to preserve and feature it in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. In Search of the Signers includes original letters\, receipts and other documents from the Byron Reed Collection tied to the Declaration’s signers\, as well as a reproduction of John Trumbull’s iconic painting\, “Declaration of Independence.” \nThe Durham Museum is open Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon – 4 p.m.\, – visit museum website to confirm hours. \nAdmission: Adults: $17*\, Seniors (62+): $14*\, Military/Veteran: $14*\, Children (ages 3 – 12): $10*\n*PLUS TAX\nMembers & children 2 years and under FREE
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/in-search-of-the-signers-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Durham Museum\, 801 S 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T183233Z
CREATED:20260623T175851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T183233Z
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SUMMARY:"Luminous Wings" Orchestra Finale - Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:Luminous Wings brings the Nebraska Crossroads Festival Orchestra back in 2026 for another year of deep collaboration\, new music\, and exhilarating performance. Inspired by birds\, motion\, and the bright creative energy of this year’s featured works\, the program takes flight through music that shimmers\, pulses\, and soars. \nThe concert features Murmurations by Derek Bermel\, a new concerto for tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das and additional soloists co-written by Das\, Marie Sønderskov\, and Crossroads Artistic Director Erik Higgins\, along with a new work by festival friend Valeri Tolstov. \nBringing together local and visiting artists\, the Festival Orchestra embodies the collaborative spirit of Crossroads—music shaped by friendship\, imagination\, and the Festival’s creative energy. Between works\, the program will include live\, on-stage conversations with featured artists to provide historical\, cultural\, and personal context. \nTickets for the concert are free and can be reserved online via the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival website. \nThis event is part of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival\, which encompasses events in Lincoln and Omaha on July 19\, July 24 -August 2\, and August 5. Visit the website for details: https://nebraskamusicfest.org/
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/luminous-wings-orchestra-finale-lincoln/
LOCATION:Kimball Hall\, 1113 R St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T173000
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CREATED:20260623T180440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T180440Z
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SUMMARY:"Luminous Wings" Orchestra Finale - Omaha
DESCRIPTION:Luminous Wings brings the Nebraska Crossroads Festival Orchestra back in 2026 for another year of deep collaboration\, new music\, and exhilarating performance. Inspired by birds\, motion\, and the bright creative energy of this year’s featured works\, the program takes flight through music that shimmers\, pulses\, and soars. \nThe concert features Murmurations by Derek Bermel\, a new concerto for tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das and additional soloists co-written by Das\, Marie Sønderskov\, and Crossroads Artistic Director Erik Higgins\, along with a new work by festival friend Valeri Tolstov. \nBringing together local and visiting artists\, the Festival Orchestra embodies the collaborative spirit of Crossroads—music shaped by friendship\, imagination\, and the Festival’s creative energy. Between works\, the program will include live\, on-stage conversations with featured artists to provide historical\, cultural\, and personal context. \nTickets for the concert are free and can be reserved online via the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival website. \nThis event is part of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival\, which encompasses events in Lincoln and Omaha on July 19\, July 24 -August 2\, and August 5. Visit the website for details: https://nebraskamusicfest.org/
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/luminous-wings-orchestra-finale-omaha/
LOCATION:Strauss Performing Arts Center\, Concert Hall\, 6305 University Dr N\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260225T213758Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Day: Spark! Places of Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Spark! Places of Innovation will be on display at Dawes County Historical Society in Chadron August 3-September 11\, 2026. \nSpark! Places of Innovation is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. It is based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress. \nThe Dawes County Historical Society is open Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Sundays & Holidays 1:00-5:00 p.m.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/opening-day-spark-places-of-innovation-2/
LOCATION:Dawes County Historical Society Museum\, 341 Country Club Road\, Chadron\, NE\, 69337\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum on Main Street
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260107T163338Z
CREATED:20260107T163338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T163338Z
UID:10005174-1785762000-1785765600@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Cattle Trails and Songs of the West
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joan Wells \nSponsored by the Stanton Health Center
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/cattle-trails-and-songs-of-the-west-91/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Stanton Health Center\, 301 17th St.\, Stanton\, NE\, 68779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T113000
DTSTAMP:20260106T143753Z
CREATED:20260106T143753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T143753Z
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SUMMARY:Cattle Trails and Songs of the West
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joan Wells \nSponsored by Longs Creek Village
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/cattle-trails-and-songs-of-the-west-89/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Longs Creek Village\, 418 Q St.\, Auburn\, NE\, 68305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163705Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T163705Z
UID:10005406-1785868200-1785871800@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:We the People: The Evolution of Voting Rights in the US
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dianne Bystrom \nSponsored by the Norfolk Public Library
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/we-the-people-the-evolution-of-voting-rights-in-the-us/
LOCATION:Norfolk Public Library\, 308 W. Prospect Ave.\, Norfolk\, NE\, 68701\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T184942Z
CREATED:20260527T184942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T184942Z
UID:10005560-1785868200-1785871800@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Nebraska Poets Reading Series: Brad Aaron Modlin
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBrad Aaron Modlin’s poetry moves between humor and heartbreak\, loneliness and hope. Join us for an evening of poems that are poignant\, quirky\, and unexpectedly warm. \nBrad Aaron Modlin came to Nebraska to be a professor/The Reynolds Endowed Chair of Creative Writing at University of Nebraska\, Kearney and teach undergraduates & in the online creative writing master’s program. The sandhill cranes were a bonus! His internationally viral poetry has been experienced two million times. His book Everyone at This Party Has Two Names is available from Black Lawrence Press. His work appears in the Pushcart Prize anthology; Brevity; Poetry Unbound; The Slowdown; & The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Also orchestral scores\, Australian art galleries\, Brooklyn public art\, and his grampa’s refrigerator. He has received support from the Banff Centre\, Sewanee Writer’s Conference\, & the Nebraska Arts Council. He likes talking with strangers and asking friends to share examples of hope. 
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/nebraska-poets-reading-series-brad-aaron-modlin/
LOCATION:Virtual Program
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nebraska Poetry Society":MAILTO:thepoets@nepoetrysociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260801T002941Z
CREATED:20260612T194628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T002941Z
UID:10005613-1785934800-1785938400@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:The Life and Legacy of Annie Oakley
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Charlotte Endorf \nSponsored by the Lied Senior Center
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-life-and-legacy-of-annie-oakley-9/
LOCATION:Lied Senior Center\, 1010 Manor Dr.\, Seward\, NE\, 68434\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T141500
DTSTAMP:20260213T195815Z
CREATED:20260213T195815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T195815Z
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SUMMARY:Forts of Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jeff Barnes \nSponsored by Immanuel Village
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/forts-of-nebraska-2/
LOCATION:Immanuel Village\, 6803 N. 68th Plaza\, Omaha\, NE\, 68152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T201748Z
CREATED:20260406T201748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T201748Z
UID:10005387-1785938400-1785942000@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Quilting Your Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Janie York \nSponsored by the Friends of the Stanton Public Library
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/quilting-your-legacy-8/
LOCATION:Stanton Public Library\, 1009 Jackpine St.\, Stanton\, NE\, 68779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T190127Z
CREATED:20260623T190127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T190127Z
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SUMMARY:Jewel Rodgers Residency – Listening Session and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Be the first to hear the fresh new sounds from Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers recording residency with Swedish producer Fredrik Serholt at this one-of-a-kind listening session following Rodger’s and Serholt’s multi-day recording residency at the 2026 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival. \nCombining the worlds of deep synths\, acoustic instruments and spoken word\, Rodgers and Serholt will give a unique look behind the scenes and a first look at the music before it becomes available to the public. \nListening session and Q&A with Nebraska State Poet and Jewel Rodgers\, debuting new music from their multi-day festival recording residency. \nThis event is part of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival\, which encompasses events in Lincoln and Omaha on July 19\, July 24 -August 2\, and August 5. Visit the website for details: https://nebraskamusicfest.org/
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/jewel-rodgers-residency-listening-session-and-qa/
LOCATION:Oto HiFi Lounge\, 1917 S 67th St\, Suite 140\, Omaha\, NE\, 68106
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260625T162305Z
CREATED:20260625T162305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T162305Z
UID:10005657-1786042800-1786046400@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:A Visit With the Nebraska State Poet\, Jewel Rodgers
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jewel Rodgers \nSponsored by the Morton James Public Library
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/a-visit-with-the-nebraska-state-poet-jewel-rodgers-8/
LOCATION:Morton-James Public Library\, 923 1st Corso\, Nebraska City\, NE\, 68410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260818T210709Z
CREATED:20260804T192807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210709Z
UID:10005698-1786147200-1786233599@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit: Walk Through Memory Lane with African American Activists
DESCRIPTION:The “Walk Through Memory Lane with African American Activists” exhibit includes photos of people who made local contributions in the fields of civil rights\, education\, sports\, media\, and business. The exhibit is now open to the public on Saturdays by appointment. To book a tour\, please email ewclibrary4402@gmail.com.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/exhibit-walk-through-memory-lane-with-african-american-activists/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Saratoga History- Arts-Humanities Multicultural Center\, 4401 North 21st Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68110
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Together We Archive Miracles":MAILTO:togetherweachievemiraclesinc@gmail.com
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