Event Archives
Readings from the Willa Cather Residency Cohort
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!
Botanical Print Workshop
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.
Virtual Author Series: Joanna Biggs, Richard Scott Larson, and Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum
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.
AMFM
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!
Virtual Author Series: Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee
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.
One-Day Bus Tour to the National Willa Cather Center
An all-inclusive fee of $175 includes round-trip transportation, lunch and dinner, guided tours of historic sites, access to permanent exhibits, and viewing of special collections in the archive.
The Opus 76 Quartet
Enjoy a special evening of classical music! An internationally acclaimed group, the Opus 76 Quartet creates an immersive listening experience, featuring pieces written by composers such as Brahms, Wagner, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Mozart. The quartet captivates audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds, a clear demonstration of their commitment to the future of classical music.