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68th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference

… , which celebrates its publication centenary in 2023, and other texts that Cather published in 1923, such as her revised book of poetry,  April Twilights and Other Poems .  The conference will begin the …
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2015 Spring Conference & Seminar a Great Success

… Image 2015 Spring Conference & Seminar a Great Success July 24, 2015 2015 was … very special year for the Willa Cather Foundation’s annual Spring Conference. As we celebrated our 60th Spring Conference in …
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2014 Spring Conference Highlights

… 18, 2014 This year’s conference-goers were treated to three days of gorgeous Nebraska summer, exciting performances, … with music provided by Formerly Three of Kearney and the Red Cloud Lions’ Club manning the grills for a traditional … work late Friday afternoon. Brown, whose exhibit West of Last Chance is currently on display in the Auditorium, spoke …
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Richard Harris Plans for a Legacy Gift

… a beverage with Bob Thacker & Mark Madigan at the Cather Seminar in Paris in 2007 Richard Harris Plans for a Legacy Gift … and pulling out this and that, and then putting them all together. That kind of creativity is fascinating and very … no competition, but a lot of goodwill.”  He still keeps in touch with “The” Mark Madigan and several people he met on …
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Personal Connections to Cather’s Hometown Inspire Kohout’s Legacy Gift

… Legacy Gift September 6, 2024 During the Willa Cather Spring Conference, Sharon Kohout always makes time to say hello to … and visitors can experience the same engaging tours, conferences, and seminars that she has. “The Willa Cather …
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The Willa Cather Foundation

… Memorial Prairie ; Coordination of an immersive summer teacher institute to foster the study of Cather literature and … programs represent Cather enthusiasts, scholars, teachers and students, devotees of the arts and humanities, …
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Hotel Garber Construction Expands and Advances

… the next level,” said Heritage Tourism Development Director Jarrod McCartney.  While the Hub will serve as headquarters for the … area residents with opportunities to engage with the arts, McCartney also described its potential to attract smaller …
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Press Room

… that follow for contact information, buzz about Cather, her ongoing relevance, links to our social media, and the work of the National Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud, Nebraska. Contact … all a creator: of her own career, of her persona, and of literary worlds. Since 1955, Cather’s legacy has been shared …
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Willa Cather Foundation Events

… Willa Cather Foundation Events The Willa Cather Foundation holds a variety of events in Red Cloud annually, including several Opera House performances and gallery exhibitions, our Spring …
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Meet Our New Director of Education & Engagement: Rachel Olsen

… of Education & Engagement: Rachel Olsen January 15, 2023 Rachel Olsen has been part of the Willa Cather Foundation … staff since 2017, when she was hired as a part-time tour guide before becoming our first education coordinator … aspect of your new role? Does that include community building in and around Red Cloud and, if so, what are you …
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