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.
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AMFM
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!
Lauren Anderson
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!
Joseph Hall presents Elvis' Blue Christmas
Celebrate the holiday season with Elvis not once but twice! Joseph Hall returns as the King of Rock and Roll to bring nostalgic holiday classics to the opera house stage. Be sure to reserve your tickets for a jolly night out with family, friends or colleagues. It'll be a Blue Christmas without you!
Joseph Hall presents Elvis' Blue Christmas
Celebrate the holiday season with Elvis not once but twice! Joseph Hall returns as the King of Rock and Roll to bring nostalgic holiday classics to the opera house stage. Be sure to reserve your tickets for a jolly night out with family, friends or colleagues. It'll be a Blue Christmas without you!
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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.