Event Archives
Virtual Author Series: James Kimble
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
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
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 conversation about creating new work from Willa Cather's periodical texts. This talk is a great opportunity to connect with Spring Conference leadership and performers as they share their process for adapting serialized Cather texts into a theatrical performance, as well as how Cather's relationship with popular print media informs literary scholarship.
Trick Roper Joan Wells
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
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
Join us in person or virtually—from dawn until dusk—for a deep dive into the natural and literary realm of Cather Country.
Paddywhack
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
An enlightening book talk on "Edith Wharton, Willa Cather, and the Place of Culture."
Kusi Taki: Folk Music of the Andes
Join us virtually to experience the Andean cultures of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Chile through an acoustic journey and storytelling!
The Art Connection
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.