The Willa Cather Foundation is a not-for-profit organization created in 1955 that owns and operates the National Willa Cather Center and the nation's largest collection of nationally-designated historic sites dedicated to an American author.
Events
18th International Cather Seminar
Cather Soirée at a Luxury Rooftop Venue in New York City
Missoula Children's Theatre Presents: Cinderella
Join us for a production of Cinderella featuring local youth! Auditions will take place on Monday, July 31, at 10:00 a.m., and are open to students entering grades 1 through 12. The first rehearsal will begin approximately fifteen minutes after the audition and go until 2:15 p.m. While not all students will have to stay for this rehearsal, all students should bring a packed lunch and be prepared to stay until 2:15 p.m., just in case. Show Times: Friday, August 4, at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 5, at 2:00 p.m.
Sarah Arneson and Anne Hooper Webb: World Renowned Soprano and Violinist
Reading Cather at 150: A Virtual Study Series with Benjamin Taylor
Discussion #3: The Professor's House
As part of National Willa Cather Center's efforts to commemorate acclaimed novelist Willa Cather’s 150th year, we are pleased to announce a special virtual event series with acclaimed writer and biographer Benjamin Taylor! Join us in honoring Cather’s prolific writing career and contributions to American letters by attending one or all of these special studies focusing on a selection of Cather's most famous and beloved novels.
Reading Cather at 150: A Virtual Study Series with Benjamin Taylor
Discussion #3: The Professor's House
As part of National Willa Cather Center's efforts to commemorate acclaimed novelist Willa Cather’s 150th year, we are pleased to continue this special virtual event series with acclaimed writer and biographer Benjamin Taylor! Join us in honoring Cather’s prolific writing career and contributions to American letters by attending one or all of these special studies focusing on a selection of Cather's most famous and beloved novels.
Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline Tribute
Sing along to some of the most iconic country music of the 20th century! Bill Forness is back to pay tribute to music legend Johnny Cash, and he is sharing the stage with Melinda Feree, who will perform music by Patsy Cline. Join us for a night of duets, storytelling, and an homage to country music history!
About Bill Forness
A Tribute to Johnny Cash has been sweeping the country with the iconic sounds of legendary Johnny Cash since 2010.
Virtual Author Series: Tracy Daugherty
Help us welcome Tracy Daugherty as he discusses his book 148 Charles Street. This novel explores the friendship between Willa Cather and Elizabeth Shepley Sergeant. Two different writers with distinct styles. Cather was the novelist while Sergeant was the muckraking journalist. Their friendship becomes tested after Cather fictionalizes a war that Sergeant covered. This is a story of how friendship endures through disagreements and misunderstandings.
Reading Cather at 150: A Virtual Study Series with Benjamin Taylor
Discussion #4: Death Comes for the Archbishop
As part of National Willa Cather Center's efforts to commemorate acclaimed novelist Willa Cather’s 150th year, we are pleased to conclude a special virtual event series with acclaimed writer and biographer Benjamin Taylor! Join us in honoring Cather’s prolific writing career and contributions to American letters by attending this special study focusing on a selection of Cather's most famous and beloved novels.
Rascal Martinez Band
With a voice rising “out of the Nebraska plain like cool summer swell,” Rascal Martinez blends rockabilly, folk, country and Latin sounds into covers, standards and heartfelt originals. Although still in his mid-twenties, the young Martinez’ unique roots music awakens memories of early rock artists with a sound that has been described as “resonant and fresh, yet familiar.” Martinez‘ deep, raspy country twang is mixed with strong lead guitar licks, a pounding bass guitar, strong drum beats and backup vocals.

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The Willa Cather Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the work, life, and legacy of this great American writer. Through our scholarly endeavors, educational outreach, arts and humanities programs, and preservation of historical settings and archives, we serve as a vibrant memorial to the Pulitzer Prize-winning author.