C A T H E R F O U N D A T I O N Enter the 1880's in Historic Red Cloud, Nebraska... Willa Cather's Window to the World
2005 Red Cloud Opera House Calendar
50 Years of Preservation, Education, and Celebration
January 2005
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January 29 at 7:30 and January 30 at 2:30
Theatre of the American West
"I Never Met a Man I didn't Like; The Life and Times of Will Rogers" $10, Students $7, $5 (12 and under)
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January 15 - March 15 Gallery Exhibit: Igor Grossmann Photography - Sponsored by
the Slovak-American International Cultural Foundation &
Bolchazy Carducci Publishers, Inc.
"Images Gone in Time" Reflections of Slovic folk life, 1956-1965 www.slovakculture.org
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February 2005
February 12 at 7:30
Hastings Symphony Orchestra: A string chamber ensemble will
perform works based on Bohemian/Slovakian culture. Featuring
pieces by Bach, Smetana, Hovhaness, Biber, and Nelhybel.
Pre-concert talk by Dr. Byron Jensen and Igor Grossmann Gallery
Reception at 6:30.
$16
March 4 and 5 at 7:30
Ruth Davidson Hahn & Company: A modern dance solo concert.
This will later travel to the Baryshnikov Center for the Arts in New York! $16
March 2005
March 18 at 7:30 Wild Clover Band: Irish Music and More!
Pre-concert talk by Director Dave Klein at 6:30 $12
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March 15 - April 15
Gallery Exhibit: The Photography of Bert C. Frichot, III, M.D.
Nature and Landscapes - A mix of photography styles and techniques.
April 1, 2, 8, 9 at 7:30 and April 3, 10 at 2:30
Community Theatre: "On Golden Pond"
Sponsored by the Republican Valley Arts Council
April 9th: Gallery Reception at 5:30 featuring Bert C. Frichot, III, M.D. $10, Students $7, $5 (12 and under)
April 2005
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April 22 at 7:30
Gil Garcia Jazz Quartet: Back by popular demand!
Pre-concert talk at 6:30. $12
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April 29 and 30 Spring Festival: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Cather Foundation
featuring One Book One State Reading of My Ántonia and the world premiere of
"Adaptation of 'A Singer's Romance'", a play with opera with talk by Jim Ford. $18 for play
May 2005
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April 15 - June 22
Gallery Exhibit: Mary Vaughan: "Echoes of Earth, Land & Sky"
Paintings inspired by the Cather Prairie www.maryvaughan.com
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Joe Cole
May 27 at 8:00
The Magic & Comedy of Joe Cole
Pre-show Gallery Reception 6:30-8:00: Enjoy the works of Linda Lambrecht Stych $15 www.JoeColeMagic.com
Welcome!
Red Cloud High School
Alumni
May 29 at 2:00
"Class Acts II " A Republican Valley Arts Council Production
Featuring the talent of Red Cloud High School Alumni
A benefit for the Opera House Endowment Fund with reception following $12
June 2005
June 9 - July 5
Gallery Exhibit: "Moving the Fire: The Removal of Indian
Nations to Oklahoma" An exhibition organized by the
State Arts Council of Oklahoma www.exhibitsusa.org
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June 18, 19, 20, 21,
The 10th Willa Cather International Seminar in Red Cloud and Lincoln
Including June 20 at 8:00: "Violence and the Native Americans Move to
Oklahoma" discussion by Jack Cardinel. Free admission to discussion
July 29
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June 23 at 7:30
Theatre of the American West
"Grandpa Sol and His Geritol" $10, Students $7, $5 (12 and under)
July 2005
July 16 at 7:30
TASL: Tesdall, Adams, Sinnard, & Link
A newly created band you won't want to miss!. $12
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July 29 at 7:30
Lincoln Contemporary Dance Project
Pre-Performance talk at 6:30 with Elizabeth Govaerts Maude
will discuss the history of dance in Nebraska. $10, Students $7, $5 (12 and under)
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July 9 - August 27
Gallery Exhibit: "The Colorbox III" - Featuring the art of several area youth
Sponsored by the Republican Valley Arts Council
August 2005
August 12 at 7:30, August 14 at 2:30
The Odd Couple (The Female Version) by Neil Simon
Superior Community Theatre
$10, Students $7, $5 (12 and under)
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September 2005
September 8 at 7:30
Theatre of the American West: "In Connie's Cabana" $10, Students $7, $5 (12 and under)
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September 23 at 8:00
Big Band Reprise
Pre-show Reception 6:00-8:00 sponsored by Peoples-Webster County Bank $12
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In the Gallery:
Grant Reynard
September 1 - October 16
Gallery Exhibit: Grant Reynard & World War II: Images from
the Home Front - Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts
and the Museum of Nebraska Art
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October 2 at 2:00 The War Comes to Nebraska
Nebraska Humanities Council - KYNE & UNO Television, 90 minute documentary Free
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October 16 at 2:00
"Meet Eleanor Roosevelt: 1905-45
Wife, Mother, and First Lady"
Sponsored by the Nebraska Humanities Council Price: TBA
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Remember
WWII...
November 2005
November 18, 19, 25 & 26 at 7:30 and 20, 27 at 2:30
Community Theatre: "The Gift of the Magi" & "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
Sponsored by the Republican Valley Arts Council
November 19: "New Beginnings" Gallery Reception at 5:30
$10, Students $7, $5 (12 and under)
January 15 - March 15
February 12 at 7:30
March 18 at 7:30
June 9 - July 5
October 16 at 2:00 