Drawn from Sheldon's collection, this exhibition centers artwork by Native American artists and photographs that demonstrate the everlasting presence of Native American communities. These works illustrate the spirit of visual […]
This exhibit presents devotional art (iconography, ex-votos, retablos, etc.) from a private collection. Devotional art is considered "for the people, by the people." In contrast to art created by classically […]
Christina Diaz Gonzalez is the Edgar® award-winning and USA TODAY best-selling author of several novels including The Red Umbrella, A Thunderous Whisper, Moving Target, Concealed, Invisible: A Graphic Novel, and The Bluest Sky. Her books have received numerous […]
This workshop with bilingual storyteller Christina Diaz Gonzalez is aimed at young writers who enjoy graphic novels and stories about fitting in and standing out. Her graphic novel, Invisible, is […]
Christina Diaz Gonzalez is the Edgar® award-winning and USA TODAY best-selling author of several novels including The Red Umbrella, A Thunderous Whisper, Moving Target, Concealed, Invisible: A Graphic Novel, and The Bluest Sky. Her books have received numerous […]
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 […]
Learn about Humanities Nebraska grants and get your grant questions answered! This Zoom event will start with a short discussion of the types of things HN can fund with grants […]
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Peterson Senior Activity Center
Speaker: Cherrie Beam-Callaway Sponsored by Gretna Public Schools Note: Due to the location, this program is not open to the general public. This listing is for informative purposes only.
Speakers: Kent and Kevin Warneke Sponsored by the Keene Memorial Library
Speaker: Oscar Rios Pohirieth Sponsored by the Morton-James Public Library
A member of Humanities Nebraska’s grants team will be making stops in the western portion of the state to share information about the program grants Humanities Nebraska offers to nonprofit […]
Speaker: Mike McCraken Sponsored by The Golden Husk Theatre
April's First Friday at the LUX Center for the Arts will include an Untold Migrant Stories presentation from young people involved with the Asian Community and Cultural Center. Refugee and […]
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Center conference room, 9777 M Street. Option to attend via Zoom. Facilitators: Jen Stastny and Cindy Cronn More information here. February 22 Speaker: […]
This cross-cultural community event celebrates the return of rain, thunder, spring, and bird migration. This family-fun "something for everyone" event celebrates the time of year many Native peoples give thanks […]
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 […]
Speaker: Cherrie Beam-Callaway Sponsored by the Ansley Township Library
Families are invited to participate in activities and games at Sheldon, including an art-making project led by Omaha artist Steve Tamayo. This event is in conjunction with the exhibition Visualizing […]
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by Central Community College-Hastings
A member of Humanities Nebraska’s grants team will be making stops in the western portion of the state to share information about the program grants Humanities Nebraska offers to nonprofit […]
Speaker: Diane Bartels Sponsored by the Friends of the Alice M. Farr Library
Speaker: Karen Wyatt Drevo Sponsored by the Foundation for Annie Jeffery
Speaker: Renae Hunt Sponsored by the Atkinson Public Library
This youth leadership summit for middle school students aims to empower and motivate students to engage more deeply in their education and community. Latino professionals will tell their stories to […]
A member of Humanities Nebraska’s grants team will be making stops in the western portion of the state to share information about the program grants Humanities Nebraska offers to nonprofit […]
Speaker: Renae Hunt Sponsored by the Hastings Public Library
Ferin Davis Anderson will give a keynote talk for Wild Great Plains, the Center for Great Plains Studies’ 50th annual conference. Anderson will discuss reciprocal restoration and examples of how […]
Speaker: Michael McDonald Sponsored by the Holdrege Area Public Library
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 except April 26 at Larksong Writers […]
Speaker: Jolene McLaughlin Sponsored by the Friends of the Columbus Public Library
Speaker: Matt Mason Sponsored by the Holdrege Area Friends of the Library
Speaker: Nancy Gillis Sponsored by Gordon Rushville High School Note: Due to the location, this program is not open to the general public. This listing is for informative purposes only.
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Center conference room, 9777 M Street. Option to attend via Zoom. Facilitators: Jen Stastny and Cindy Cronn More information here. February 22 Speaker: […]
Before selected concerts in its 2024-25 season, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra organizes a 20-30-minute conversation with LSO’s Maestro Edward Polochick and a featured soloist or composer, hosted by Nebraska Public Media’s […]
Speaker: Matt Mason Sponsored by Lewis and Clark Middle School Note: Due to the location, this program is not open to the general public. This listing is for informative purposes […]
Speaker: Debra White Sponsored by South Lake Village
Speaker: Marci Broyhill Sponsored by the Neligh Public Library
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by Blue River Area On Aging - Fairbury Senior Center
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the Plattsmouth Senior Center
Speaker: Dan Holtz Sponsored by the Nebraska State Education Association - Retired
Speaker: Cherrie Beam-Callaway Sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Elementary Note: Due to the location, this program is not open to the general public. This listing is for informative purposes only.
Speaker: Maureen Waldon Sponsored by the Omaha Alumnae Panhellenic Association
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 except April 26 at Larksong Writers Place Facilitators: Tom Seib and Terri Dimon More information here. February 8 Speaker: Sarah (McKinstry-Brown) Mason February 22 Speaker: Lauren Gatti March 8 Speaker: Mark […]
The conference theme this year is inspired by the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Twilight of the Sioux. Published as a combination of the last two chapters (or songs) of John Neihardt's book "A Cycle of the West," the book "Twilight of the Sioux" addresses the tragedy experienced by Plains Indians in the "Song […]
“Vaquero” was created by the Wittliff Collections at the Alkek Library, Texas State University-San Marcos, presented in partnership with Humanities Texas. It features sixty-two digital carbon prints with bilingual narrative […]
Speaker: Peg Gilbert Sponsored by the Westminster United Presbyterian Church
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Alliance Public Library
Speaker: Carol Levin Sponsored by the Morton-James Public Library
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Center conference room, 9777 M Street. Option to attend via Zoom. Facilitators: Jen Stastny and Cindy Cronn More information here. February 22 Speaker: Jody Keisner March 8 Speaker: Catherine King March 22 Speaker: Dan Boster April 5 Speaker: Ted Wheeler April 19 Speaker: Deron Larson May 3 Speaker: […]
Now in its 8th year, the Poetry & Music Project connects student poets and their words with composers to create original music and explore the connections between poetry and music. For the 24/25 Project, Opera Omaha received 66 poem submission from students across Nebraska inspired by the theme “My Neighborhood.” Poets ranged from second graders […]
Each Salon Reading Series event features a reading of a play followed by a moderated discussion of the play’s themes and how these themes apply to the community. The theme […]
