The People’s Recorder: A Creative Incubator (Read More)
The People's Recorder is a national podcast on the 1930s Federal Writers' Project: what it achieved, where it fell short, and what it means for Americans today. An episode about Nebraska is now available. Episode Summary In the 1930s, the notion of making an incubator for creativity in a region devastated by the Great Depression got tested in Nebraska. This episode looks at what happened there when the Writers’ Project came to town, through a group of creatives from contrasting backgrounds, including a hobo, a nurse and a hardware store poet - all under the watchful eye of a university professor and a celebrated novelist. Starting from chaos, they ignited a surprising alchemy and made the Lincoln office one of the most productive Writers' Project hubs in the country. The Season 1 finale listens in as Americans face war clouds on the horizon, and a national radio show asks, “Can we count on youth to uphold the American Way?” Listen to episode 10, A Creative Incubator, on their website, or on your favorite podcast platform. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-peoples-recorder/id1693003215 Acast: https://shows.acast.com/peoples-recorder Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72IK20V1a7nNhhbehGBIYm?si=479e79a135be4187 Audible: https://www.amazon.com/The-Peoples-Recorder/dp/B0C88BW4R2 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-peoples-recorder-117528281/
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42nd Annual John G. Neihardt Spring Conference, “Writing Nebraska” (Read More)
Strong literary tradition. Inspiring landscape. Compelling history. Is it any wonder that so many great writers are found in Nebraska? This year's Spring Conference features some of the Nebraska writers that people love to read. From early greats such as Neihardt, Sandoz, and Aldrich; to our own Agatha Christie, Mignon Eberhardt; to contemporary writers Jonis Agee and Karen Shoemaker; to icons Ron Hull and Don Hickey; their work weaves together a fascinating history of the state through storytelling. You will leave this conference inspired to read and inspired to pick up a pen and continue the great tradition of Writing Nebraska. Speakers include: Timothy G. Anderson, Master of Ceremonies Jonis Agee, Bones of Paradise, One Book One Nebraska selection, 2022 Rick Cypert on Mignon Eberhardt, "The Mystery of Hunting's End," One Book One Nebraska selection, 2023 Donna Durrette as Bess Streeter Aldrich Karen Gettert Shoemaker, The Meaning of Names, One Book One Nebraska selection, 2016 Don Hickey, Nebraska Moments Tickets are required and range from $15-$35, depending on membership status and whether lunch is included. Click here for more information or to register.
