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Once again this fall, we journey to Santa Fe to explore one of Cather's favorite cities. Our tour guide, Garrett Peck, will lead us on a 2 hour Death Comes for the Archbishop walking tour, retracing Cather's steps through Santa Fe in 1925 and 1926.

We hope you'll join us in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a 3-day, 3-night excursion, November 9–12, 2025! We’ll explore the vibrant city center and the best of its historic and arts offerings, while learning about Cather’s time in New Mexico. Commuter registration is still available!

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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Our second writers cohort will share from their work-in-progress. This free event will also feature reflections and conversation from our panel of five writers!

Kansas artist Laura Mead will teach the secrets of botanical printing on textiles during a 1-day workshop. Participants will partake in plant selection at the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie and learn the techniques that Mead uses to create her beautiful artwork.

Help us welcome three writers from our first Willa Cather Residency for Writers cohort as they share recent publications! Joanna Biggs, Richard Scott Larson, and Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum will all read excerpts from their books as they reflect on their unique writers in residence experiences. 

You voted and we listened! Because of a community vote, AMFM will be brought to Red Cloud to perform as part of our 2025 season. Formed in 2013 in Lincoln, AMFM covers 80s music across all genres. Whether it's rock, pop, new age, or dance, band members create an ultimate retro dance party that's a great time for any generation! Dust off your parachute pants, tease your hair, and get your tickets today!

Delve into World War II history with the 2025 One Book One Nebraska selection! Join authors Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee as they share excerpts from The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific and discuss their approach to writing historical fiction.