Jewel Rodgers Archives - Humanities Nebraska

60th Annual Neihardt Day (Read More)

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. Anthony 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. Visit the event website for a full schedule.

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Poetry in the Park: Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers with the Gering City Band (Read More)

A pre-Chautauqua event! Enjoy an evening with Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers and the Gering City Band. Free and open to the public. Lawn chairs welcome.

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Nebraska Poets Reading Series: Jewel Rodgers (Read More)

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 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.

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Art-Tastic Saturday: Music and Storytelling for All Ages (Read More)

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.

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Poetry reading and Q&A with Gary Soto (Read More)

The Nebraska-based writers and spoken word artists Ben Wenzl, Jewel Rodgers, and Rachel Luck will open for GARY SOTO. Soto 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. Gary 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.) Gary Soto’s poetry reading is part of the Touring Artist Series of the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival. Ticket required.

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