The following events are funded by Humanities Nebraska. We update information as it becomes available. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us. Enjoy these opportunities in your communities!
Visualizing Survivance, Visualizing Permanence art exhibition
Sheldon Museum of Art Lincoln, Nebraska, United StatesDrawn from Sheldon’s collection, this exhibition centers artwork by Native American artists and photographs that demonstrate the everlasting presence of Native American communities. These works illustrate the spirit of visual […]
Vaquero: The Genesis of the Texas Cowboy
Trails and Rails Museum 710 W. 11th St., Kearney, NE, United States“Vaquero” was created by the Wittliff Collections at the Alkek Library, Texas State University-San Marcos, presented in partnership with Humanities Texas. It features sixty-two digital carbon prints with bilingual narrative […]
Nebraska Stories: Rescuing Japanese Hall
Statewide on Nebraska Public Media Television NE, United StatesNebraska Public Media has created a special “Nebraska Stories” episode, “Rescuing Japanese Hall.” This program follows the grassroots efforts of Nebraskans of Japanese heritage to save the historic Scottsbluff hall, […]
Nebraska Stories: Rescuing Japanese Hall
Statewide on Nebraska Public Media Television NE, United StatesNebraska Public Media has created a special “Nebraska Stories” episode, “Rescuing Japanese Hall.” This program follows the grassroots efforts of Nebraskans of Japanese heritage to save the historic Scottsbluff hall, […]
Nebraska Poetry Society Workshop: Kiara Nicole Letcher
Virtual ProgramThe Nebraska Poetry Society is offering monthly Saturday morning online poetry workshops. Registration is required, and registration information may be found on the Nebraska Poetry Society webpage. Free with annual membership; nominal […]
Nebraska Stories: Rescuing Japanese Hall
Statewide on Nebraska Public Media Television NE, United StatesNebraska Public Media has created a special “Nebraska Stories” episode, “Rescuing Japanese Hall.” This program follows the grassroots efforts of Nebraskans of Japanese heritage to save the historic Scottsbluff hall, […]
Virtual Writing Workshop for Adults
Virtual ProgramAward-winning poet, author, and lyricist Rayma Ramana will present an online workshop focusing on the intersection of healing and poetry for adults. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Click here to register. This event is part of the Nebraska Writers Collective Visiting Writer Series. Rayma Ramana is an award-winning American author, poet and […]
An Evening with Loren Eiseley’s “The Star Thrower”
Western Nebraska Community College Recital Hall 1601 E. 27th Street, Scottsbluff, United StatesFriday, May 23 Scottsbluff WNCC Recital Hall 7:30 pm Tuesday, May 27 UNO Strauss Performing Center Recital Hall 7:30 pm With reflections from composer/performer and Eiseley scholar John Cimino discussing and performing highlights of his Eiseley inspired musical dramatization, The Star Thrower. Loren Eiseley’s celebrated essay, “The Star Thrower”, is a marvel of brilliant natural […]
2025 New Play Festival
Swanson Conference Center, Metropolitan Community College 5300 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, United StatesThe New Play Festival was founded in 2006 by Metropolitan Community College, and continues, now that the GPTC is its own nonprofit, as a vibrant community partnership between the two organizations. The Festival takes place each spring at the Swanson Conference Center on MCC’s historic Fort Omaha Campus. Each year, the Festival helps to develop […]
2025 New Play Festival
Swanson Conference Center, Metropolitan Community College 5300 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, United StatesThe New Play Festival was founded in 2006 by Metropolitan Community College, and continues, now that the GPTC is its own nonprofit, as a vibrant community partnership between the two organizations. The Festival takes place each spring at the Swanson Conference Center on MCC’s historic Fort Omaha Campus. Each year, the Festival helps to develop […]
Camp Culture 2025 (registered students only)
Asian Community & Cultural Center of Lincoln 144 N 44th St, Ste A, Lincoln, NE, United StatesThe Asian Community and Cultural Center in Lincoln offers a weeklong summer camp where kids grades K-5 can learn about the different cultures represented within their community through dance, music, food, and games led by representatives of each culture.
2025 New Play Festival
Swanson Conference Center, Metropolitan Community College 5300 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, United StatesThe New Play Festival was founded in 2006 by Metropolitan Community College, and continues, now that the GPTC is its own nonprofit, as a vibrant community partnership between the two organizations. The Festival takes place each spring at the Swanson Conference Center on MCC’s historic Fort Omaha Campus. Each year, the Festival helps to develop […]
