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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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Highball! A Tribute to the Music of Jerry Lee Lewis

Highball! A Tribute to the Music of Jerry Lee Lewis

Opera House
Saturday, December 4, 2021 - 7:00pm
Donovan Johnson brings Highball!, a 1950s-style tribute to the music of rock and roll sensation Jerry Lee Lewis.

Go for Baroque: Hear the Rhythm of the Road, Route 66

Go for Baroque: Hear the Rhythm of the Road, Route 66

Opera House
Friday, November 12, 2021 - 7:00pm
Prepare to get more than your share of kicks on this musical tour of Route 66! You’ll hear songs from Bach to Joplin, and learn how their music connects to this ramblin’ road.

49 Minutes of Fame: An Exhibition of Native Pop Art

49 Minutes of Fame: An Exhibition of Native Pop Art

Art Gallery
Friday, November 5, 2021 to Tuesday, December 14, 2021
49 Minutes of Fame is an art exhibit celebrating the works of Native American pop artists, curated by Tom Farris and Todd Richardson.

Virtual Author Series: Dr. Rebecca Faber

Virtual Author Series: Dr. Rebecca Faber

Opera House
Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 7:00pm
In honor of Veterans Day, join us for a discussion around military research and the poems in "One Small Photo," with Dr. Faber.

Virtual Author Series: Dr. Will Thomas, Michael Burton, and Dr. Kwakiutl Dreher

Virtual Author Series: Dr. Will Thomas, Michael Burton, and Dr. Kwakiutl Dreher

Opera House
Thursday, October 28, 2021 - 7:00pm
A book and film discussion of this award-winning account of the legal strategies used by enslaved people to gain freedom.

Blue Plate Special

Blue Plate Special

Opera House
Friday, October 15, 2021 - 7:00pm
In an encore performance, playing songs from the 1940s to the 21st century, Blue Plate Special is for those with a hearty appetite.

Artist Reception: Kathleen Lohr and Rick Rasmussen's "Plain Views: Pastel and Photography"

Artist Reception: Kathleen Lohr and Rick Rasmussen's "Plain Views: Pastel and Photography"

Art Gallery
Friday, October 15, 2021 - 6:00pm
The Red Cloud Opera House Gallery invites you to join us for an artist reception with Kathleen Lohr and Rick Rasmussen on Friday, October 15, at 6:00 p.m.

Ask an Archivist Day

Ask an Archivist Day

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 12:00pm
Have you ever wondered what an archivist does, or how they care for old, sometimes priceless artifacts and documents? Have you ever thought about what entertainment looked like...

Willa Cather Country Tour & Seasonal Pairings

Willa Cather Country Tour & Seasonal Pairings

Special Events
Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
We're pairing with our local wine bar, On the Brix, to bring you a special early autumn afternoon on the prairie!

Virtual Author Series: Dr. Kelsey Squire

Virtual Author Series: Dr. Kelsey Squire

Opera House
Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 7:00pm
Dr. Kelsey Squire will share methods of teaching Cather as framed in her new book, "Willa Cather: The Critical Conversation."

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