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SUMMARY:Poetry reading and Q&A with Gary Soto
DESCRIPTION:The Nebraska-based writers and spoken word artists Ben Wenzl\, Jewel Rodgers\, and Rachel Luck will open for GARY SOTO. \nSoto will give a reading before joining NWC Co-Executive Director\, Gina Tranisi\, in conversation about his creative practice\, his community\, and his place in the creative canon. \nGary Soto is known for a body of work that deals with the realities of growing up in Mexican American communities. In poems\, novels\, short stories\, plays and over two dozen books for young people\, Soto recreates the world of the barrio\, the urban\, Spanish-speaking neighborhood where he was raised\, bringing the sights\, sounds and smells vividly to life within the pages of his books. Soto’s poetry and prose focus on everyday experiences while evoking the harsh forces that often shape life for Chicanos\, including racism\, poverty\, and crime. (Excerpt taken from the Poetry Foundation.) \nGary Soto’s poetry reading is part of the Touring Artist Series of the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival. \nTicket required.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/poetry-reading-and-qa-with-gary-soto/
LOCATION:UNO’s Milo Bail Student Center (Nebraska Room\, 201)\, 6203 University Drive North\, Omaha\, NE\, 68132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:Poetry in the Park: Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers with the Gering City Band
DESCRIPTION:A pre-Chautauqua event! \nEnjoy an evening with Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers and the Gering City Band. \nFree and open to the public. Lawn chairs welcome.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/nebraska-state-poet-jewel-rodgers-with-the-gering-city-band/
LOCATION:Centennial Park – Scottsbluff\, 400 E 20th St\, Scottsbluff\, NE\, 69361\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua
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SUMMARY:Art-Tastic Saturday: Music and Storytelling for All Ages
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads Music Festival joins forces with the The Joslyn for a day of creativity and connection for the whole family. Enjoy a fun-filled children’s concert\, two performances by the enchanting Nordic-folk duo ííS\, live poetry with Nebraska State Poets\, current and former\, Jewel Rodgers and Matt Mason\, and an interactive storytelling-through-poetry workshop with Matt Mason. It’s a perfect way to experience music\, stories\, and art–together.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/art-tastic-saturday-music-and-storytelling-for-all-ages/
LOCATION:Joslyn Art Museum\, 2200 Dodge Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:60th Annual Neihardt Day
DESCRIPTION:The celebration will deepen attendees’ knowledge of John Neihardt – specifically during his time in Bancroft. Topics will include an introduction to his wide-ranging interests\, including positive relationships with Native Americans\, his love of poetry and the works he wrote while living in the town\, his character and sense of fun\, and his interests and entertainments. \nAnthony Warrior will give a presentation on Native American food and diet\, and his catering service\, Warrior’s Palate Catering\, will provide lunch to the first 75 people. Former State Poet Matt Mason will emcee and present on Neihardt’s life while living in Bancroft. Current State Poet Jewel Rodgers will give a poetry reading. Coralie Hughes\, Neihardt’s granddaughter\, will discuss John’s character as reflected in his writing. Nebraska State Historical Society Director Daryl Bohac will discuss the importance of preserving Nebraska history. Gary Fugman of Ne-BRASS-ka Brass Band Quintet will discuss the music and instruments that Neihardt would have listened to\, and his band will perform. \nVisit the event website for a full schedule.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/60th-annual-neihardt-day/
LOCATION:John G. Neihardt State Historic Site\, 306 W. Elm St.\, Bancroft\, NE\, 68004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Poets Reading Series: Jewel Rodgers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJewel Rodgers is an interdisciplinary spoken word poet\, performer\, and visual artist from North Omaha\, Nebraska. She is the 2025-2029 Nebraska State Poet\, a 2023 Union for Contemporary Art Fellow and Populus Fund Grantee\, and a 2022-2023 Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards nominee for Best Performance Poet in Omaha. Alongside her artistic practice\, she creates and maintains privately-held community amenities for public use while working professionally in commercial real estate.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/nebraska-poets-reading-series-jewel-rodgers/
LOCATION:Virtual Program
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture: The History of Spoken Word Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nebraska State Historical Society for this month’s Lunchbox Lecture featuring Jewel Rodgers\, Nebraska State Poet 2025–2029! \nDuring her keynote\, Jewel reflects on her journey as a self-described spoken word artist stepping into a traditionally page-centered literary role. Through performance and storytelling\, she explores the cultural roots of spoken word\, its historical ties to jazz and artistic movements\, and the skepticism it sometimes encounters in academic poetry spaces. Blending poems with personal narrative\, she demonstrates how spoken word serves as a powerful tool for both artistic excellence and community-building. \nEvent admission is free. LNKTV will record the lecture and make it available to the public. \nSpecial thanks to the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation for providing funding for this event series and the recording to broadcast on LNKTV.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/lunchbox-lecture-the-history-of-spoken-word-poetry/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nebraska State Poet
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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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SUMMARY:Jewel Rodgers Residency – Listening Session and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Be the first to hear the fresh new sounds from Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers recording residency with Swedish producer Fredrik Serholt at this one-of-a-kind listening session following Rodger’s and Serholt’s multi-day recording residency at the 2026 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival. \nCombining the worlds of deep synths\, acoustic instruments and spoken word\, Rodgers and Serholt will give a unique look behind the scenes and a first look at the music before it becomes available to the public. \nListening session and Q&A with Nebraska State Poet and Jewel Rodgers\, debuting new music from their multi-day festival recording residency. \nThis event is part of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival\, which encompasses events in Lincoln and Omaha on July 19\, July 24 -August 2\, and August 5. Visit the website for details: https://nebraskamusicfest.org/
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/jewel-rodgers-residency-listening-session-and-qa/
LOCATION:Oto HiFi Lounge\, 1917 S 67th St\, Suite 140\, Omaha\, NE\, 68106
CATEGORIES:Grants
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