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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 Conference, and the Prairie Writers' Workshop. A biennial International Cather Seminar and periodic symposia are also held in other locales that were relevant to Cather's life and work. Check this page often to see our upcoming events, conferences, workshops, seminars, and exhibitions. Don't forget the easiest way to keep up with our activities is to sign-up for our monthly electronic newsletter.

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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

Holiday Dueling Pianos

Holiday Dueling Pianos

Opera House
Friday, December 1, 2023 - 7:30pm
Fill your cup with holiday cheer and join us for the one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that is Dueling Pianos! These talented musicians will provide a request driven show...

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Past Events
Past Events

Virtual Author Series: Lisa Mendelman

Virtual Author Series: Lisa Mendelman

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 7:00pm
Learn all about the interplay of sentimentalism and modernism in Willa Cather's work! Menlo College professor Lisa Mendelman will examine Cather's depiction of the modern woman's...

Virtual Author Series: Joe Starita

Virtual Author Series: Joe Starita

Opera House
Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 7:00pm
Settle in for a fascinating author talk with Joe Starita about his book, A Warrior of the People: How Susan La Fleshe Overcame Racial and Gender Inequality to Become America's...

"Willa Cather and the Counterculture"—An Immersive Weekend in Taos, New Mexico

"Willa Cather and the Counterculture"—An Immersive Weekend in Taos, New Mexico

Special Events
Thursday, November 10, 2022 to Sunday, November 13, 2022
We hope you'll join us in Taos, New Mexico, for a 3-day, 3-night excursion, November 10–13, 2022! We’ll explore the beautiful mountain town and the best of its historic and arts...

Indigenous

Indigenous

Opera House
Saturday, November 5, 2022 - 7:00pm
Fronted by Mato Nanji, Indigenous plays a gritty, soulful, and rocking blues sound influenced by the likes of B. B. King, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Artist Reception: Sarah Rowe's "Signal"

Artist Reception: Sarah Rowe's "Signal"

Saturday, November 5, 2022 - 6:00pm
Join us for a reception with artist Sarah Rowe on Saturday, November 5, at 6:00 p.m. Her exhibition Signal brings form to the voices of animals and celebrates our kinship with...

Virtual Author Series and In-Person Book Signing: Lisa Harkrader

Virtual Author Series and In-Person Book Signing: Lisa Harkrader

Opera House
Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 10:00am
Join us in person and online for a special children's literature event! Author Lisa Harkrader will be at the National Willa Cather Center to meet young readers and sign copies of...

Signal

Signal

Art Gallery
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 to Saturday, December 17, 2022
Sarah Rowe’s solo exhibition Signal brings form to the voices of animals and celebrates our kinship.

Virtual Author Series: Pam Houston

Virtual Author Series: Pam Houston

Opera House
Thursday, September 22, 2022 - 7:00pm
Transport yourself to the Colorado Rockies, Nebraska prairie, and beyond during our conversation with author Pam Houston! Join us as Houston shares excerpts from her book, Deep...

Ballet Folklorico de Topeka

Ballet Folklorico de Topeka

Opera House
Saturday, September 10, 2022 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ballet Folklorico de Topeka appears for the first time at the Red Cloud Opera House to share Mexican culture and tradition through the art of dance.

Artist Reception: Paula Wallace's "The Wonder of it All"

"La Primavera" by Paula Wallace

Artist Reception: Paula Wallace's "The Wonder of it All"

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 5:00pm
Join us for a reception with artist Paula Wallace on Friday, August 26, at 5:00 p.m.

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