Willa Cather Foundation Events

The Willa Cather Foundation holds a variety of events in Red Cloud annually, including several Opera House performances and gallery exhibitions, our Spring Conference, and the Prairie Writers' Workshop. A biennial International Cather Seminar and periodic symposia are also held in other locales that were relevant to Cather's life and work. Check this page often to see our upcoming events, conferences, workshops, seminars, and exhibitions. Don't forget the easiest way to keep up with our activities is to sign-up for our monthly electronic newsletter.

Two silk botanical prints by Laura Mead
Grey-Blue and Dark Blue Silk Scarves | $200 each

Prairie Echoes: Eco-Printing with Nature
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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.

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Cornelia Murr

Cornelia Murr
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Usher in the 2026 season with indie folk and pop musician Cornelia Murr! You won’t want to miss this distinct and special performance as we kick off a year-long celebration of American music.
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The Colten Wyatt Band

The Colten Wyatt Band
Opera House:
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Join us for a night of Nebraska-grown country music! Whether you like Brooks and Dunn’s powerful anthems, Dwight Yoakam’s playful twang, or Johnny Cash’s unforgettable storytelling, the Colten Wyatt Band offers a performance steeped in country music tradition.
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Scott Kirby

Scott Kirby's Main Street Souvenirs
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Explore 150 years of music through Kirby's live piano performances of some of America's greats - including Stephen Foster, John Philip Sousa, and the ragtime of Scott Joplin! The music and narratives are accompanied by a video featuring nostalgic archival images from America's past, as well as a special artistic features about Red Cloud!
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