Willa Cather Foundation Events

This summer, the Red Cloud Opera House is excited to welcome artists Steven Tamayo, Paul High Horse, and Anne Steinhoff as they present We're Still Here: American Indian Spirit in the Unmade Place. These Native American artists have brought together a number of cultural touchstones and mediums as they respond to our Spring Conference theme, "Cather's House: Examining Built and Natural Environments in Her Work."

Tracy Tucker, director of collections and curation at the National Willa Cather Center, will present this program about the fascinating person on whom Willa Cather based her character of Blind d'Arnault in My Ántonia.

Free and open to the public.

"The end is nothing, the road is all.” – Willa Cather, 'Old Mrs. Harris'

This program will be held in-person at the Newberry in partnership with the National Willa Cather Center.

We hope you will make plans to attend the 19th Willa Cather International Seminar in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as we celebrate the 100th publication anniversary of The Professor's House!

Join us for a production of Red Riding Hood featuring local youth! Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house she goes. Red Riding Hood, not so little anymore, and her pre-teen pals try to stay on the straight and narrow in the latest adventure from the Missoula Children's Theatre, Red Riding Hood.

Join us for a production of Red Riding Hood featuring local youth! Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house she goes. Red Riding Hood, not so little anymore, and her pre-teen pals try to stay on the straight and narrow in the latest adventure from the Missoula Children's Theatre, Red Riding Hood.

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.

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!

We look forward to welcoming Kansas artist Laura Mead and her dream-like botanical prints to the Red Cloud Opera House Gallery this autumn. The works on display, whether printed on paper, polymer clay, or silk, are more than just a representation of the prairie; instead, they are created by and with native prairie plants that are grown and hand-selected for use by the artist, on her own acreage.

Lauren Anderson returns to Nebraska to bring her soulful performance to the Red Cloud Opera House stage! Her earthy yet sharp vocals are a perfect match for the bluesy rock music featured in her shows. Reserve your tickets for this 2025 audience choice show today!