Past Events

Lemon Fresh Day

Opera House:
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A playlist that spans five decades and covers nearly every genre of music imaginable. Sing and dance to Lemon Fresh Day.

From the Permanent Collection: John Blake Bergers

Art Gallery:
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The work of John Blake Bergers returns once more to our Red Cloud Opera House gallery with the addition of a newly acquired untitled painting of Blind d’Arnault! While the other works by Bergers in our permanent collection were donated to the Willa Cather Foundation by the artist himself and his family, this piece comes to us from the estate of acclaimed actress and life-long Willa Cather fan Julie Harris.


Screening of "Jumanji"

Opera House:
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Bring the whole family to the Red Cloud Opera House for a free screening of Jumanji! See our latest exhibit and visit with Santa Claus after the show!

Virtual Author Series: Leonard Marcus

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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.