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SUMMARY:2026 Great Plains Literacy Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Great Plains Literacy Festival will feature five authors and illustrators of children’s books: Deborah Hopkinson\, Melissa Iwai\, Oge Mora\, David Ezra Stein\, and Lindsey Stoddard. \nThese authors will reach thousands of students in their schools in east central Nebraska over two days\, culminating in the community event that’s open to the public on April 23 from 4-6 p.m. in downtown Seward\, with the authors available for a meet and greet at Chapters Books and Gifts\, 548 Seward St\, Seward\, NE 68434. \nFor more information\, visit https://www.greatplainsliteracyfestival.com. \nA native of Lowell\, Massachusetts\, Deborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of seventy books for young readers including picture books\, middle grade historical fiction\, Little Golden Book biographies\, and long form nonfiction. \nMelissa Iwai is an author and illustrator of children’s books\, based in Brooklyn\, NY. She has illustrated over 30 books and has even written and illustrated many of her own! \nOge Mora is a collage artist and storyteller. Her picture book\, Thank You\, Omu!\, was a Caldecott Honor\, Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award winner\, and Ezra Jack Keats Book Award recipient. \nAward winning author and illustrator David Ezra Stein was born in Brooklyn\, NY. By the time he was three\, he was asking adults\, “Wanna come to my room? Read books?” This love of reading grew into a love of telling stories\, and then\, writing. \nLindsey Stoddard is a Vermont-born and raised author of beloved middle-grade novels including Just Like Jackie\, Right as Rain\, Brave Like That\, Bea Is for Blended\, and The Real Deal.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2026-great-plains-literacy-festival/2026-04-23/1/
LOCATION:Seward\, various locations\, Seward\, NE
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) National Finalist site visits (students only)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/youth-poet-laureate-ypl-national-finalist-site-visits-students-only/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:various locations
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="Nebraska Writers Collective":MAILTO:info@newriters.org
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SUMMARY:A Bad Man in the Good Life: Jesse James in Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jeff Barnes \nSponsored by the Atkinson Public Library
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/a-bad-man-in-the-good-life-jesse-james-in-nebraska-5/
LOCATION:Atkinson Public Library\, 210 West State St.\, Atkinson\, NE\, 68713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:2026 Great Plains Literacy Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Great Plains Literacy Festival will feature five authors and illustrators of children’s books: Deborah Hopkinson\, Melissa Iwai\, Oge Mora\, David Ezra Stein\, and Lindsey Stoddard. \nThese authors will reach thousands of students in their schools in east central Nebraska over two days\, culminating in the community event that’s open to the public on April 23 from 4-6 p.m. in downtown Seward\, with the authors available for a meet and greet at Chapters Books and Gifts\, 548 Seward St\, Seward\, NE 68434. \nFor more information\, visit https://www.greatplainsliteracyfestival.com. \nA native of Lowell\, Massachusetts\, Deborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of seventy books for young readers including picture books\, middle grade historical fiction\, Little Golden Book biographies\, and long form nonfiction. \nMelissa Iwai is an author and illustrator of children’s books\, based in Brooklyn\, NY. She has illustrated over 30 books and has even written and illustrated many of her own! \nOge Mora is a collage artist and storyteller. Her picture book\, Thank You\, Omu!\, was a Caldecott Honor\, Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award winner\, and Ezra Jack Keats Book Award recipient. \nAward winning author and illustrator David Ezra Stein was born in Brooklyn\, NY. By the time he was three\, he was asking adults\, “Wanna come to my room? Read books?” This love of reading grew into a love of telling stories\, and then\, writing. \nLindsey Stoddard is a Vermont-born and raised author of beloved middle-grade novels including Just Like Jackie\, Right as Rain\, Brave Like That\, Bea Is for Blended\, and The Real Deal.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/2026-great-plains-literacy-festival/2026-04-23/2/
LOCATION:Seward\, various locations\, Seward\, NE
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:A Visit With the Nebraska State Poet\, Jewel Rodgers
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jewel Rodgers \nSponsored by the Lexington Public Library
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/a-visit-with-the-nebraska-state-poet-jewel-rodgers-7/
LOCATION:Lexington Public Library\, 907 N Washington St\, Lexington\, NE\, 68850
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T090000
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SUMMARY:Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) National Finalist site visits (students only)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/youth-poet-laureate-ypl-national-finalist-site-visits-students-only/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:various locations
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="Nebraska Writers Collective":MAILTO:info@newriters.org
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SUMMARY:Untold Migrant Stories Spring Showcase
DESCRIPTION:An evening of art and storytelling centering on the voices of immigrant and refugee youth in Lincoln.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/untold-migrant-stories-spring-showcase-2/
LOCATION:LUX Center for the Arts\, 2601 N 48th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Warrior Writers - Lincoln Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln Saturdays\, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in-person Pius X High School conference room\, 6000 A Street (west entrance 8)\noption to attend via Zoom \nFacilitators: Tom Seib  and Stephen Swinehart \nMore information here. \nFebruary 7 – Speaker: Kevin Clouther\nFebruary 14 – Speaker: Jewel Rodgers\nFebruary 28 – Speaker: Matt Mason\nMarch 14 – Speaker: Joy Castro\nMarch 28 – Speaker: Lucy Adkins\nApril 11 – Speaker: Maggie Christensen\nApril 25 – Speaker: Wendy Weitzel\nMay 9 – Speaker: Todd Robinson
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/nebraska-warrior-writers-lincoln-workshops-4/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Pius X High School\, 6000 A Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nebraska Warrior Writers
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SUMMARY:45th Annual Neihardt Spring Conference: And Poetry Connects It
DESCRIPTION:Various themes will be explored through the connective tissue of poetry. \nTickets are required\, and the price ranges from $20-$45\, depending on student/member status and the inclusion of lunch. Click here for more information\, and to purchase tickets. \nKEYNOTE: Dr. Larkin Powell\, “The Best of Intentions: the transformation of Nebraska’s landscape\,”  historical photographs and ecological research \nDan Holtz\, “Nebraska Through Song and Story” interweaves songs\, accompanied on guitar and harmonica\, with excerpts from works by Willa Cather\, John Neihardt\, Mari Sandoz and Bess Streeter Aldrich. \nNancy Gillis\, “The Poet as Historian: John G. Neihardt and Gerard Manley Hopkins” \nMark Metcalf\, “Poetic Style and Voice in Neihardt’s Heroic Poetry\,” by Dr. Donovan Welch (deceased) \nJan Chism Wright\, “The Barada Hills of Nebraska\,” poet \nEMCEE: Matt Mason
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/45th-annual-neihardt-spring-conference-and-poetry-connects-it/
LOCATION:John G. Neihardt State Historic Site\, 306 W. Elm St.\, Bancroft\, NE\, 68004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="John G. Neihardt Foundation":MAILTO:neihardt@gpcom.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T130000
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SUMMARY:Maria Rodaway: A Prairie Pioneer
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Karen Wyatt Drevo \nSponsored by St. John’s Lutheran Church-Norfolk
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/maria-rodaway-a-prairie-pioneer/
LOCATION:St. John’s Lutheran Church-Norfolk\, West Benjamin Avenue\, Norfolk\, NE\, 68701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T203000
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SUMMARY:National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Urban Word\, the Nebraska Writers Collective is hosting the National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement. This marks the first time Nebraska has welcomed this national event. \nThe evening will feature performances from the four National Youth Poet Laureate finalists from across the country\, alongside a reading by the 2025 Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate\, Evan Wang. The program will be hosted by Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers and accompanied by DJ Errik Ejike. \nSince limited seating is available\, registration is required to attend in person. The event will also be livestreamed on YouTube.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/national-youth-poet-laureate-commencement/
LOCATION:Omaha Central Library\, 7205 Dodge St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68114
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="Nebraska Writers Collective":MAILTO:info@newriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260206T165940Z
CREATED:20260206T165940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165940Z
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SUMMARY:Tales from Hans Christian Andersen
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lisa Kramme \nSponsored by the City of Hastings
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/tales-from-hans-christian-andersen-3/
LOCATION:Hastings Museum\, 1330 N. Burlington Ave.\, Hastings\, NE\, 68901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T183316Z
CREATED:20260412T183316Z
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SUMMARY:Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 season pre-concert chat posted online
DESCRIPTION: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 is also screened in person in the Steinhart Room at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts 45 minutes before the concert begins. \nThe chats are free to view online. The in-person screenings require the purchase of a ticket. \nLinks to each pre-concert chat will be included in each event’s page listed below. The entire series to date may be viewed on the LSO YouTube Channel. \nPULSE & PANORAMA\nConcert Date: Friday\, September 19\, 2025\nPre-Concert Chat Available: Monday\, September 15\, 2025\nGuests: Genevieve Randall (host)\, Edward Polochick\nTopics: Jesse Montgomery’s Coincident Dances\, Bernstein’s West Side Story: Symphony Dances\, Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances\, programing a themed concert (dances) \nEMOTIONAL TAPESTRY\nConcert Date: Sunday\, October 19\, 2025\nPre-Concert Chat Available: Monday\, October 13\, 2025\nGuests: Genevieve Randall (host)\, Edward Polochick\, pianist Michael McHale\nTopics: Franz Shubert’s Symphony in B minor (Unfinished)\, Sarah Gibson’s warp & weft\, and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1\, what an “unfinished” symphony means \nEXPLORING THE EXPANSE\nConcert Date: Friday\, November 7\, 2025\nPre-Concert Chat Available: Monday\, November 3\, 2025\nGuests: Genevieve Randall (host)\, Edward Polochick\, trombonist and LSO Principal Trombone Scott Anderson\nTopics: Missy Mazzoli’s Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres)\, David Ferdinand’s Concertino for Trombone in E-flat major\, Holst’s The Planets\, performing The Planets with multi-media images and videos of our solar system \nEXPERIENCE THE INTRIGUE\nConcert Date: Friday\, February 12\, 2026\nPre-Concert Chat Available: Monday\, February 9\, 2026\nGuests: Genevieve Randall (host)\, Edward Polochick\, violist Rita Porfiris\, composer Julia Adolphe\nTopics: Jean Sibelius’ Finlandia\, Julia Adolphe’s Unearth\, Release: Concerto for Viola and Orchestra\, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade\, the story of Scheherazade \nTHE SPACE BETWEEN\nConcert Date: Friday\, March 6\, 2026\nPre-Concert Chat Available: Monday\, March 2\, 2026\nGuests: Genevieve Randall (host)\, Edward Polochick\, LSO principal harpist Katie Wychulis\, harpist Julie Smith Phillips\nTopics: Zoltán Kodály’s Dances of Galánta\, Marjan Mozetich’s “The Passion of Angels” (Concerto for 2 Harps & Orchestra)\, Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 (London)\, harp concerti and its performance practice \nPOWERFUL PERSEVERANCE\nConcert Date: Friday\, April 10\, 2026\nPre-Concert Chat Available: Monday\, April 6\, 2026\nGuests: Genevieve Randall (host)\, Edward Polochick\, pianist Tony Siqi Yun\nTopics: Kenji Bunch’s Supermaximum\, Lincoln Youth Symphony side-by-side rehearsing and performing\, Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2\, Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 \nTHE MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER\nConcert Date: Friday\, April 24\, 2026\nPre-Concert Chat Available: Monday\, April 20\, 2026\nGuests: Genevieve Randall (host)\, Edward Polochick\, composer and professor of music for film\, theater\, games and other media Damon Thomas Lee\, Young Artist Competition Winner\nTopics: composing for film; the music of Harry Potter by John Williams and other composers; the similarities between film music and music for games and other media \nINSPIRATION & COURAGE\nConcert Date: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\nPre-Concert Chat Available: Monday\, April 27\, 2026\nGuests: Genevieve Randall (host)\, Edward Polochick\, violinist and LSO Concertmaster Anton Miller\, LSO Composer-in-Residence Elena Ruehr\nTopics: LSO’s Composer-in-Residence program\, Elena Ruehr’s new work for LSO\, Elena Ruehr’s Violin Concerto written for Anton Miller and commissioned by LSO\, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/lincolns-symphony-orchestra-2025-26-season-pre-concert-chat-posted-online-2/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Program
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:barbara@lincolnsymphony.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T143000
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CREATED:20260130T210016Z
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SUMMARY:Cattle Trails and Songs of the West
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joan Wells \nSponsored by O’Neill Rotary
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/cattle-trails-and-songs-of-the-west-93/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:The Evergreen Assisted Living Community\, 1600 N. Harrison St.\, O'Neill\, NE\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T150000
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SUMMARY:Nebraska’s Musical Smorgasbord: Music from Various Ethnic Groups in Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Chris Sayre \nSponsored by St. Mark’s United Methodist Church-Lincoln
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/nebraskas-musical-smorgasbord-music-from-various-ethnic-groups-in-nebraska-21/
LOCATION:St. Marks United Methodist Church – Lincoln\, 8550 Pioneers Blvd\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260323T201619Z
CREATED:20260323T201619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T201619Z
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SUMMARY:Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Charlotte Endorf \nSponsored by the Neligh Public Library
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/excess-baggage-riding-the-orphan-train-43/
LOCATION:Neligh Public Library\, 710 Main St.\, Neligh\, NE\, 68756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T110000
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SUMMARY:Music of Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: David Marsh \nSponsored by the Friends of the Stanton Public Library
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/music-of-ireland-26/
LOCATION:Stanton Health Center\, 301 17th St.\, Stanton\, NE\, 68779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T164742Z
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SUMMARY:The Negro Motorist Green Book Speaker and Art Series
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the Negro Motorist Green Book exhibition\, The Durham Museum is offering a series of speaker and art events. \nAdvanced registration is encouraged – click the individual event link to register\, or for more information. Regular admission rates apply (free for members\, $15 for adults\, with discounts for seniors\, military members and veterans\, and children). The museum will open at 5 p.m. for exhibit viewing prior to each introductory presentation and screening or performance. \n\nJazz in Omaha and the Chitlin’ Circuit\, Thursday\, February 12\, 6:30 p.m.\nFeaturing Preston Love\, Jr.\, professor\, author and activist\, and a performance by North Omaha Music and Arts (NOMA) Ensemble and Lite Pole.\n\nDriving While Black\, Thursday\, March 12\, 6:30 p.m.\nFeaturing Dr. Cynthia Robinson\, University of Nebraska Omaha Black Studies professor\, and a screening of the PBS documentary “Driving While Black: Race\, Space and Mobility in America”\n\nCommunity Empowerment Through Music\, Thursday\, March 19\, 6:30 p.m.\nFeaturing Dana Murray\, executive director of North Omaha Music and Arts (NOMA) and a performance by NOMA Ensemble and Jordan TheNinja\nOmaha Green Book Sites\, Thursday\, April 30\, 6:30 p.m. (rescheduled from February)\nFeaturing Eric Ewing\, executive director of The Great Plains Black History Museum\, and Kristine Gerber\, author\, journalist and educator; performance by North Omaha Music and Arts (NOMA) Ensemble and Jewel Rodgers
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/speaker-and-art-series/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:The Durham Museum\, 801 S 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="The Durham Museum":MAILTO:info@durhammuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260121T205456Z
CREATED:20260121T205456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T205456Z
UID:10005235-1777640400-1777644000@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Footprints & Handprints: Days on the Farm in the 19th Century (SCHOOL AUDIENCE ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Renae Hunt \nSponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Elementary \nNote: Due to the location\, this program is not open to the general public. This listing is for informative purposes only.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/footprints-handprints-days-on-the-farm-in-the-19th-century-school-audience-only/
LOCATION:St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School\, 14330 Eagle Run Dr.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183208Z
CREATED:20260421T183148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183208Z
UID:10005416-1777662000-1777667400@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:America at 250: A Musical Journey
DESCRIPTION:Omaha’s premier handbell ensemble performs a wide range of music celebrating 250 years of American music history. Concert is free to the public. Freewill donations appreciated. Family friendly.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/america-at-250-a-musical-journey/
LOCATION:All Saints Episcopal Church\, 9302 Blondo\, Omaha\, NE\, 68134
CATEGORIES:America 250,Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="River City Ringers":MAILTO:rivercityringers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260225T222725Z
CREATED:20260225T222725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T222725Z
UID:10005208-1777716000-1777723200@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Nebraska Warrior Writers - Omaha Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Center conference room\, 9777 M Street. \nOption to attend via Zoom. \nFacilitators:  Jen Stastny and Cindy Cronn \nMore information here. \nFebruary 7 – Speaker: Catherine (“Cat”) King\nFebruary 21 – Speaker: Todd Robinson\nMarch 7 – Speaker: Dan Boster\nMarch 21 – Speaker: Steve Langan\nApril 4 – Speaker: Elizabeth Mack\nApril 18 – Speaker: Katie Hupp\nMay 2 – Speaker: Karla Hernandez-Torrijos\nMay 16 – Speaker: Summer Miller
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/nebraska-warrior-writers-omaha-workshops-4-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Center conference room\, 9777 M Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nebraska Warrior Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Humanities Nebraska":MAILTO:info@humanitiesnebraska.org
GEO:41.2113912;-96.0660165
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183512Z
CREATED:20260421T183512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183512Z
UID:10005417-1777748400-1777753800@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:America at 250: A Musical Journey
DESCRIPTION:Omaha’s premier handbell ensemble performs a wide range of music celebrating 250 years of American music history. Concert is free to the public. Freewill donations appreciated. Family friendly.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/america-at-250-a-musical-journey-2/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church\, 510 N 93rd St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68114
CATEGORIES:America 250,Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="River City Ringers":MAILTO:rivercityringers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182242Z
CREATED:20260421T181126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T182242Z
UID:10005415-1777816800-1777820400@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Unity Garden and Hope Orchard Open House
DESCRIPTION:The documentary “Abraham’s Bridge” followed the Tri-Faith Initiative from an initial idea in 2005 to the present day\, with diverse religious communities working together to construct their dream\, confront unanticipated challenges\, and look toward an uncertain future. The film focuses especially on the importance of the Tri-Faith Unity Garden to enhance interreligious cooperation and engagement with the surrounding community on issues of food insecurity. \nThe Unity Garden will be open for a walkthrough tour with a chance to meet the garden’s volunteers.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/unity-garden-and-hope-orchard-open-house/
LOCATION:Tri-Faith Unity Garden\, 13136 Faith Plaza\, Omaha\, NE\, 68144
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183802Z
CREATED:20260421T183802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183802Z
UID:10005418-1777824000-1777829400@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:America at 250: A Musical Journey
DESCRIPTION:Omaha’s premier handbell ensemble performs a wide range of music celebrating 250 years of American music history. Concert is free to the public. Freewill donations appreciated. Family friendly.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/america-at-250-a-musical-journey-3/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church – Omaha\, 6340 N 30th St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111
CATEGORIES:America 250,Grants
ORGANIZER;CN="River City Ringers":MAILTO:rivercityringers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214750Z
CREATED:20260406T135904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T214750Z
UID:10005380-1777917600-1777921200@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Nebraska’s Contributions to America’s Oldest Sport
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jody Lamp \nSponsored by the South Sioux City Public Library
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/nebraskas-contributions-to-americas-oldest-sport-2/
LOCATION:South Sioux City Public Library\, 2121 Dakota Ave.\, South Sioux City\, NE\, 68776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
GEO:42.469479;-96.4144329
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214852Z
CREATED:20260415T184023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T214852Z
UID:10005410-1777986000-1777989600@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies: Stitching Together a Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Janie York \nSponsored by the Presbyterian Church of the Master
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/remember-the-ladies-stitching-together-a-revolution-7/
LOCATION:Presbyterian Church of the Master\, 10710 Corby Circle\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T200536Z
CREATED:20260408T200536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T200536Z
UID:10005399-1778004000-1778007600@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Cattle Trails and Songs of the West
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joan Wells \nSponsored by the Arlington Senior Center
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/cattle-trails-and-songs-of-the-west-103/
LOCATION:Arlington Multi-Purpose Senior Center\, 305 N. 3rd St.\, Arlington\, NE\, 68002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
GEO:41.452719;-96.3512338
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203521Z
CREATED:20260320T162951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203521Z
UID:10005360-1778068800-1778072400@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies: Stitching Together a Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Janie York \nSponsored by the Kearney Public Library Foundation
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/remembering-the-ladies-stitching-together-a-revolution-2/
LOCATION:Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Ave.\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T205433Z
CREATED:20260319T205433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T205433Z
UID:10005357-1778094000-1778097600@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Patriotic Panoramas
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Donna Gunn \nSponsored by the Immanuel Lutheran Church
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/patriotic-panoramas-8/
LOCATION:Immanuel Lutheran Church-Eagle\, 1009 G St.\, Eagle\, NE\, 68347\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Speakers
GEO:40.8137779;-96.4395431
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260309T151415Z
CREATED:20260309T151415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T151415Z
UID:10005336-1778162400-1778166000@humanitiesnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Overland Trails: The Children on the Trail
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Renae Hunt \nSponsored by the Westminster United Presbytrian Church – Campbell
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/overland-trails-the-children-on-the-trail-18/
LOCATION:Westminster United Presbyterian Church\, 460 Broad St.\, Campbell\, NE\, 68932\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
GEO:40.2957737;-98.7315336
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