Virtual Program: “Did Eisenhower Destroy McCarthy?”

Online Event

Dr. David Nichols, Professor Emeritus, Southwestern University (KS), joins Chautauqua fans online to take a closer look at President Dwight D. Eisenhower's handling of controversial Senator Joseph McCarthy (R, Wisconsin).  Open to all via Zoom Webinar. Register now!

A Century of Fashion: the 1950s

Chautauqua Tent, Ashland 13th & Silver Streets, Ashland, NE, United States

Join fashion historian and Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau member Sue McClain under the Chautauqua Tent in Ashland as she reviews 1950s fashions from head to toe with the help of local models. 

“The Fifties in Focus” Reception

Glacial Till Cider House & Tap Room 1419 Silver Street, Ashland, United States

Join us at Glacial Till Cider House and Tap Room (1419 Silver St) for fun socializing! 1950s themed attire welcome

“Rock Around the Clock” Workshops

Ashland Public Library 1324 Silver St, Ashland, United States

Plenty of topics to choose from as our experts speak at Ashland Public Library.   Time North Room South Room 9:00 AM SAC, Deterrence, and Nebraska in the Early Cold War Brian York, Curator, SAC Museum History of Rock N' Roll Randall Snyder, Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau 10:00 AM Red Channels: Anti-Communism in 1950s Film […]

1950s Car Show

Ashland Public Library 1324 Silver St, Ashland, United States

Explore authentic 1950s vehicles on Silver Street between 15th and 16th Streets.

Courageous Mujer Podcast: Yolanda Nuncio

Online

United by Culture Media an affiliate of the Lexington Community Foundation and in association with the Courageous Mujer Podcast are all coming together for Hispanic Heritage Month. During our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration we will be visiting with six Latinas throughout the state to discuss identity, culture and accomplishments. Courageous Mujer Podcast host Gladys Godinez […]

Virtual Live Lecture: The Perfect Latino

Online Event

Javier Avila is professor of humanities and social sciences at Northampton Community College, 2015 Pennsylvania Professor of the Year honoree, 2016 Hispanic Leader of the Year and 2021 recipient of the William Aguilar Cultural Award. With Ávila’s unique blend of comedy and poetry, The Perfect Latino offers a close examination of the American Latino experience. People […]