The Pershing Mural Curriculum Committee has created an academic curriculum in the areas of art, art history, language arts, history, and historic preservation using the Pershing Mural mosaic as a focus. The lesson plans and accompanying teaching materials contain Nebraska Standards, Learning Objectives, Direct Learning, Guided and Independent Practice, and Evaluation Standards that are written […]
The mission of Arte LatinX is to create a biennial art exhibition bringing together Latinx artists based or from the Great Plains, which include: Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. ArteLatinX hopes to continue creating a space for the work of Latinx artists whose work is often invisible and lacks sufficient […]
Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiché through Illustration is an exhibit that features a series of illustrations by artist Jaime Arredondo, with the hope of restoring the former glory of the Popol Vuh and its authors to its deserved place in human history. The artist’s hope is that this will lead to a […]
Speakers: Marci Broyhill and Teresa Orr Sponsored by the Hartington Public Library
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will celebrate 40 years with a traveling photo gallery exhibition, "Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture." The gallery aims to highlight the vital role of women in Nebraska’s agricultural landscape with a collection of portraits captured at the 2024 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference by renowned […]
Dr. Claudia Zapata is the Inaugural Associate Curator of Latino Art, Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Texas. Their research interests include curatorial methodologies of identity-based exhibitions, Chicanx and Latinx […]
A photography exhibition celebrating 40 years of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will be featured Oct. 1-31, in the Loft Gallery on the third floor of the Nebraska East Union, 1705 Arbor Drive. It will kick off with a free presentation by Jessica Groskopf, director of Nebraska Women in Agriculture, at […]
Speaker: Marci Broyhill and Terri Orr Sponsored by the Lied Tekamah Public Library
Speakers: Marci Broyhill and Teresa Kay Orr Sponsored by Cherry Hill Estates Assisted Living
Speakers: Marci Broyhill and Teresa Kay Orr Sponsored by the Gordon City Library
In conjunction with a stage production of "Dracula: the Journal of Jonathan Harker", Bluebarn Theatre is presenting a series of community engagement events with Dacre Stoker, the great grand-nephew of Bram Stoker and the international best-selling co-author of Dracula the Un-Dead (2009), and Dracul (2018). All aboard for a fast-paced survey originating with actual vampire […]
Speaker: Sue McLain Sponsored by the McCool Junction Community Church
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Auburn Memorial Library
This monthly online (Zoom) reading series called First Friday Readings features authors with Nebraska connections, national presence, and a newly published book. The hourlong event, moderated by Larksong director Karen […]
In conjunction with a stage production of "Dracula: the Journal of Jonathan Harker", Bluebarn Theatre is presenting a series of community engagement events with Dacre Stoker, the great grand-nephew of Bram Stoker and the international best-selling co-author of Dracula the Un-Dead (2009), and Dracul (2018). All aboard for a fast-paced survey originating with actual vampire […]
In conjunction with a stage production of "Dracula: the Journal of Jonathan Harker", Bluebarn Theatre is presenting a series of community engagement events with Dacre Stoker, the great grand-nephew of Bram Stoker and the international best-selling co-author of Dracula the Un-Dead (2009), and Dracul (2018). In the Bluebarn Theatre lobby just before the evening's production, […]
Over the course of the day, skilled forgers will use Union Pacific train springs and Osage orange wood to craft blades that will be judged by champions of the History […]
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 Noon at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Center conference room, 9777 M Street with an option to attend online via Zoom. For a Zoom link, please email Jen […]
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 […]
The College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media in conjunction with the Institute for Holocaust Education, B'nai B'rith Monsky Lodge, and the UNO Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies, present a screening of the documentary film "A Life Well Lived: An Account of David Kaufmann." The movie tells the remarkable true story of David […]
Each year Crane River Theater offers a student matinee performance of its fall production for high schools. This year’s production will be geared toward English classes and curriculum, featuring the […]
Each year Crane River Theater offers a student matinee performance of its fall production for high schools. This year’s production will be geared toward English classes and curriculum, featuring the […]
A panel discussion reflecting on the legacy of the Civil War and today's divide in the United States This diverse panel featuring University of Nebraska experts joined by Nebraska leaders […]
The SALT Quintet will share the multifaceted process of transforming personal narrative into musical drama during an upcoming concert and dress rehearsal at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. An […]
The Johnson County Nebraska Historical Society’s speaker series brings speakers each month to share educational and informative stories about personal and community experiences. This special luncheon on Saturday, October 19, […]
The SALT Quintet will share the multifaceted process of transforming personal narrative into musical drama during a concert at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. An acronym for share, affirm, […]
Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. at Pius X High School conference room, 6000 A Street (west entrance 11)* Facilitator: Tom Seib More information here. August 31 September 14 September 28 *this event […]
Speaker: Nancy Gillis Sponsored by the Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
National Youth Poet Laureate Stephanie Pacheco will lead a free writing workshop (recommended for ages 16+.) This workshop is part of the Nebraska Writers Collective’s Visiting Writers Series. Space is […]
Speaker: Sue McLain Sponsored by the Bladen-Blue Hill United Methodist Women
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by Central Community College-Grand Island
Speaker: Barry Anderson Sponsored by the Friends of the Bellevue Public Library
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the Eastern Nebraska Genealogical Society
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the City of David City
ORDER: A Study of Narrative Shaping & Photo-editing will feature work by Louie Palu, a world-renowned documentary photographer and filmmaker whose work focuses on social political issues such as war, human rights and poverty. Nothing will be formally framed and there will be workstations that can be touched and re-curated by visitors. This deconstruction of […]
Voices AMPLIFIED! is a cultural engagement series that celebrates artists from diverse cultures and creates opportunities for discussion, reflection, and new experiences. Each season elevates a different historically underrepresented community by pairing international and national touring artists with local artists and organizations for panel discussions, workshops, and other special events. The 24/25 Season will continue […]
Speaker: David Seay Sponsored by the Nebraska Music Teachers Association
The National Willa Cather Center hosts a discussion of Svoboda’s answer to Willa Cather’s novel My Ántonia: Bohemian Girl! Readers will delight in the story of Harriet as she searches […]
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Geneva Public Library
Speaker: Chris Sayre Sponsored by the Syracuse Public Library
The Johnson County Nebraska Historical Society’s speaker series brings speakers each month to share educational and informative stories about personal and community experiences. This special luncheon on Saturday, October 19, at 11AM at the St. Andrew Catholic Church event center will feature Sherry Stutzman speaking about Model A music and history. The luncheon costs $25, […]
Speaker: Debra White Sponsored by the Hastings Museum Foundation
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by Faith Memorial Library
Speaker: Darrel Draper Sponsored by St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Speaker: David Wells Sponsored by the Atkinson Public Library
Speaker: Matt Mason Sponsored by the Friends of the Lexington Public Library. Note: Due to the location, this program is not open to the general public. This listing is for informative purposes only.
Speaker: Helen Johnson Sponsored by Gage County Historical Society
Speaker: Matt Mason Sponsored by the Pawnee County Promotional Network
Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. at Pius X High School conference room, 6000 A Street (west entrance 11)* Facilitator: Tom Seib More information here. August 31 September 14 September 28 *this event […]
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. October 26, Lisa Fay Coutley […]
This monthly online (Zoom) reading series called First Friday Readings features authors with Nebraska connections, national presence, and a newly published book. The hourlong event, moderated by Larksong director Karen […]
“It’s almost unbelievable that anyone could be hardened to the point of doing the brutal things they did. ...” A young man from the Midwest is sent to war, carrying […]
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 Noon at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Center conference room, 9777 M Street with an option to attend online via Zoom. For a Zoom link, please email Jen […]
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. November 2, Erica Reid "Glorious […]