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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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Past Events
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Virtual Author Series: James Kimble

Virtual Author Series: James Kimble

Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 7:00pm
Join us for a fascinating conversation with 2021 One Book One Nebraska author James Kimble!

Memories in Light and Shadow: Paintings Inspired by the Art and Life of Willa Cather

Memories in Light and Shadow: Paintings Inspired by the Art and Life of Willa Cather

Art Gallery
Saturday, May 1, 2021 to Wednesday, June 30, 2021
This exhibition showcases the work of artist Karen Vierneisel in which she explores the themes and settings of Cather's novels and the places she knew during her lifetime.

Virtual Author Series: Dr. Charles Johanningsmeier & Karim Muasher

Virtual Author Series: Dr. Charles Johanningsmeier & Karim Muasher

Special Events
Thursday, April 29, 2021 - 7:00pm
Join 66th annual Willa Cather Spring Conference Academic Director Dr. Charles Johanningsmeier and Karim Muasher, Co-Artistic Director of Animal Engine Theatre Company, for a...

Trick Roper Joan Wells

Trick Roper Joan Wells

Opera House
Saturday, April 3, 2021 - 10:00am
Join us as Joan Wells, Women's World Champion Trick Roper, presents a unique performance of roping tricks just like those seen in the early Wild West shows and rodeos.

Dr. Melissa J. Homestead in Conversation with Alex Ross

Dr. Melissa J. Homestead in Conversation with Alex Ross

Opera House
Friday, March 26, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Please join us virtually for this highly-anticipated preview event. Buy your ticket early and pre-order the book here.

Cranes & Cather: Migration in Life and Literature

Cranes & Cather: Migration in Life and Literature

Opera House
Friday, March 19, 2021 - 6:00am to 8:00pm
Join us in person or virtually—from dawn until dusk—for a deep dive into the natural and literary realm of Cather Country.

Paddywhack

Paddywhack

Opera House
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm
Laugh, dance, and sing to music inspired by ancient Celts, English coal miners, Irish leprechauns, Scottish kilt-wearers, and Irish pub-goers.

Virtual Book Talk with Julie Olin-Ammentorp

Virtual Book Talk with Julie Olin-Ammentorp

Opera House
Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 7:00pm
An enlightening book talk on "Edith Wharton, Willa Cather, and the Place of Culture."

Kusi Taki: Folk Music of the Andes

Kusi Taki: Folk Music of the Andes

Opera House
Saturday, February 13, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Join us virtually to experience the Andean cultures of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Chile through an acoustic journey and storytelling!

The Art Connection

The Art Connection

Art Gallery
Friday, February 5, 2021 to Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Red Cloud Opera House is pleased to welcome The Art Connection show, created by a group of both new and familiar artists based in South Central Nebraska.

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