Pride and Joy: Nebraska History is a 13-panel traveling exhibit that examines the history of LGBTQIA2S+ communities, events, and organizations in Nebraska. The exhibit introduces several topics and themes related to this history, including pre-Stonewall, religious organizations, rural experiences, colleges and universities, and publications such as newsletters and community calendars of events. The banners sharing this […]
Events
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Events
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Speaker: Jewel Rodgers Sponsored by Brownell Talbot High School Note: Due to the location, this program is not open to the general public. This listing is for informative purposes only.
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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. Jewel Rodgers is an […]
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Speakers: Descendants of DeWitty Sponsored by the Lincoln County Historical Society |
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Speaker: Beth Dotan Sponsored by Immanuel Village |
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Speaker: Jewel Rodgers Sponsored by the Verdigre Public Library
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Environmental historian Dr. Nancy Langston and international relations scholar Dr. Elizabeth Chalecki will explore the intersections of climate change, water, and security. Drawing from their groundbreaking research—Langston’s work on northern watersheds, specifically Lake Superior and disappearing species, and Chalecki’s investigations into water as a geopolitical force—this conversation will delve into how environmental shifts shape both ecosystems and […] |
3 events,One hundred seventy years ago, the Treaty of 1854 was passed by Congress, authorizing the move of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe to the Big Blue Reservation in Gage County, Nebraska. The Tribe watched as acre by acre of their land was sold off by the government and treaties were broken. In 1881, the Tribe was moved […]
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This annual event showcases art and storytelling by system-impacted Nebraskans. |
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Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the Albion 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. August 9 - Speaker: Abby Murray August 23 - Speaker: Kevin Clouther September 6 - Speaker: Jody Keisner September 20 - Speaker: Matt Mason October 4 - Speaker: […] |
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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 […] |
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Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Ainsworth Community Senior Center
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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 […] |
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Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Utica Senior Center
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Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by The Evergreen Assisted Living Community
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6 events,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: […]
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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 […]
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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. |
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Speaker: Dan Holtz Sponsored by the Willow Tree Festival
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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 […]
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Speaker: Broc Anderson Sponsored by the City of Hastings |
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5 events,Before selected concerts in its 2025-26 season, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra organizes a virtual conversation with LSO’s Maestro Edward Polochick and guest artists or composers, hosted by Nebraska Public Media’s Genevieve Randall. The pre-recorded chat for each concert is available to view online as well as via podcast the Monday before the concert, and for most events […]
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Speaker: Debra White Sponsored by the Friends of the Fullerton Public Library
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Speaker: Karen Wyatt Drevo Sponsored by Christ Lutheran Church - Wisner |
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What does the future hold for Nebraskans when it comes to our economy? Our diversity? Our biggest city, Omaha? The Flatwater Free Press will tackle these questions and more at its third annual Flatwater Festival on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The event includes a free forum from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on the campus of Creighton University, where […]
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Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Clarkson Public Library |
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As part of the Robert Owens Centenary Festival, taking place from September 17 to 19, 2025, at the Glenn Korff School of Music, Dr. Minnita Daniel-Cox will discuss and perform the poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar on September 18 at 11 a.m. in the UNL Westbrook Recital Hall. The program will also be livestreamed here. […]
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Speaker: Sara Crook Sponsored by the Wachiska Audubon Society Note: Due to the audience, this program is not open to the general public. This listing is for informative purposes only.
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Speaker: Bill Hayes Sponsored by Phi Alpha Theta |
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Speaker: Jenny Friesen Sponsored by the Hamilton County Senior Center
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Speaker: Jerome Kills Small Sponsored by the McCook Community Kitchen |
6 events,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. August 9 - Speaker: Abby Murray August 23 - Speaker: Kevin Clouther September 6 - Speaker: Jody Keisner September 20 - Speaker: Matt Mason October 4 - Speaker: […]
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Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by Central Community College - Grand Island
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Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Wakefield Heritage Organization
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Speaker: Chris Sayre Sponsored by the Friendship Force of Lincoln |
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Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Blue River Area Agency on Aging - Fairbury Senior Center |
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Speaker: Christine Erlander Beard Sponsored by Brain Injury Awareness and Healing Support
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Speaker: Debra White Sponsored by Immanuel Village |
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Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Falls City Library and Arts Center
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Speaker: Nancy Johnson Sponsored by the Niobrara National Scenic River
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7 events,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: […]
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Speaker: Thomas King Sponsored by the Heritage House Museum
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Speaker: Dianne Bystrom Sponsored by the Hebron Secrest Library |
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Speaker: Jolene McLaughlin Sponsored by St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church
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Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Frontier County Historical Society |
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3 events,High school students and their teachers or sponsors can attend Crane River Theater's fall production and have the opportunity to speak with the actors and directors of the show about the relevant themes and topics in a talkback session after the performance. The 2025 production is "The Outsiders". Tickets are $15 per student. For more […]
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4 events,High school students and their teachers or sponsors can attend Crane River Theater's fall production and have the opportunity to speak with the actors and directors of the show about the relevant themes and topics in a talkback session after the performance. The 2025 production is "The Outsiders". Tickets are $15 per student. For more […]
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3 events,In collaboration, the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society will show paintings from the Nebraska Prairie Museum in Holdrege at the JCC Eisenberg Gallery in Omaha. Thomas Naegele, a German citizen with Jewish heritage, fled Nazi Germany in 1938 when he was just 14 years old. A few years after settling in New York with his family, […] |
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Speaker: Oscar Rios Pohirieth Sponsored by the Crete Public Library |
4 events,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. August 9 - Speaker: Abby Murray August 23 - Speaker: Kevin Clouther September 6 - Speaker: Jody Keisner September 20 - Speaker: Matt Mason October 4 - Speaker: […] |
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The Asian Community and Cultural Center's Harvest Moon Festival is a celebration of cultural diversity in Lincoln. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests enjoy a variety of cultural performances, music, food, and activities. The Harvest Moon Festival celebrates the harvest and the season of fall. Its roots date back to […] |
