Event Archives
Virtual Author Series: Leonard Marcus
Children’s literature expert Leonard S. Marcus will shed light on the life and work of illustrator Randolph Caldecott and the literary award that shares his name. Established in 1937 as a companion to the prestigious Newbery Medal, the Caldecott Medal honors exceptional picture books each year. Marcus will discuss how Randolph Caldecott’s career influenced future illustrators as well as the place picture books occupy in the children’s literary canon.
Highball! A Tribute to the Music of Jerry Lee Lewis
Donovan Johnson brings Highball!, a 1950s-style tribute to the music of rock and roll sensation Jerry Lee Lewis.
Go for Baroque: Hear the Rhythm of the Road, Route 66
Prepare to get more than your share of kicks on this musical tour of Route 66! You’ll hear songs from Bach to Joplin, and learn how their music connects to this ramblin’ road.
49 Minutes of Fame: An Exhibition of Native Pop Art
49 Minutes of Fame is an art exhibit celebrating the works of Native American pop artists, curated by Tom Farris and Todd Richardson.
Virtual Author Series: Dr. Rebecca Faber
In honor of Veterans Day, join us for a discussion around military research and the poems in "One Small Photo," with Dr. Faber.
Virtual Author Series: Dr. Will Thomas, Michael Burton, and Dr. Kwakiutl Dreher
A book and film discussion of this award-winning account of the legal strategies used by enslaved people to gain freedom.
Blue Plate Special
In an encore performance, playing songs from the 1940s to the 21st century, Blue Plate Special is for those with a hearty appetite.
Artist Reception: Kathleen Lohr and Rick Rasmussen's "Plain Views: Pastel and Photography"
The Red Cloud Opera House Gallery invites you to join us for an artist reception with Kathleen Lohr and Rick Rasmussen on Friday, October 15, at 6:00 p.m.
Ask an Archivist Day
Have you ever wondered what an archivist does, or how they care for old, sometimes priceless artifacts and documents? Have you ever thought about what entertainment looked like before the movies? Or what a famous author’s earliest attempts at writing were like?
Willa Cather Country Tour & Seasonal Pairings
We're pairing with our local wine bar, On the Brix, to bring you a special early autumn afternoon on the prairie!