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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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Nebraska Shakespeare presents Macbeth

Opera House

Saturday, January 23, 2021 - 7:00pm

Every fall, thousands of students are introduced to Shakespeare through the work of Nebraska Shakespeare, a troupe of professional actors and educators whose mission is to bring...

Virtual Nebraska Authors Showcase 2021

Opera House

Friday, January 15, 2021 - 7:00pm

Join us on Zoom for our second installment of readings and fascinating conversation with Kate Gaskin, Lisa Fay Coutley, David Phillip Mullins, and Jim Reese!

Virtual Bell-issimo

Opera House

Thursday, December 24, 2020 - 9:00am to Friday, December 25, 2020 - 11:30pm

Bell-issimo, Lincoln's own handbell choir, presents a festive virtual holiday concert!

Mesner Puppet Theater Presents Virtual "Jingle Jamboree"

Opera House

Saturday, December 19, 2020 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Holiday fun for the whole family in this virtual puppet show which is sure to bring some good fun and seasonal cheer!

Virtual Nebraska Authors Showcase

Opera House

Friday, December 11, 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Join us for an evening of readings and lively discussion with four Nebraska writers!

The Visual Narratives of John Blake Bergers

Art Gallery

Monday, December 7, 2020 to Tuesday, February 2, 2021

The work of John Blake Bergers returns to our Red Cloud Opera House gallery! Comprised of pieces from our permanent collection, this exhibit features twenty-two of Bergers' best-...