
Red Cloud Opera House Sponsorship Opportunities
The Willa Cather Foundation offers several opportunities for businesses to become involved with our programs throughout the year. Develop your image as a good corporate citizen by partnering with one of the most respected non-profit organizations in the area. As one of a select number of arts and cultural venues in south-central Nebraska, the Willa Cather Foundation brings monthly arts programs and exhibitions to youth and adults in central Nebraska and north-central Kansas.
Sponsors receive advertising benefits in event programs, newspaper ads, annual reports, electronic newsletters, and exposure to thousands of visitors annually. These tax-deductible donations also provide complimentary tickets, premium seating, and demonstrate a commitment to cultural events and the fine arts and humanities.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities:
Jeniffer Beahm (402)746-2653 or jbeahm@willacather.org.
Our 2023 Sponsors
THE DIRECTOR
- Arneson Family Farms
- Tru-Built Construction
THE SPOTLIGHT
- Dennis and Sally Hansen
- Nebraska Arts Council
- Nebraska Cultural Endowment
THE MARQUEE
- First National Bank of Omaha
- KHAS Radio (1230 AM/104.1FM)
THE STANDING OVATION
- Gary and Beverly Meyer
- GTA Insurance Group
- Hometown Market
- Marion Arneson
- Republican Valley Arts Council
THE HEADLINER
- David and Amy Kornblau
- Heritage Bank
- Red Cloud Animal Hospital
- Jeri Shute
- South Central State Bank - Red Cloud
- Unanimous
THE CENTER STAGE
- Hastings College
- “Hot Rods for the Hospital" Car Show (Webster County Community Hospital)
- Kenny's Hardware & Home Center
- LIPS Printing Service
- Mary Lanning Healthcare
- Protex Central, Inc.
- Steve Shively
- Village Pharmacy
- "Wheels from Wade" at Hastings Ford
THE RED CARPET
- Bob Culver and Dr. Debra Reilly-Culver
- John and Jill Kinley
- Brenda Knehans
- Landgren Dental Clinic
- Webster County Community Hospital



Upcoming Events at the Red Cloud Opera House
Patsy Cline Tribute
Tap your foot and sing along to some of the most iconic country music of the 20th century! Join us for a special performance by Nebraska's own, Melinda Ferree, and her homage to one of America's loved and influential female vocalists, Patsy Cline! With well remembered hits such as: "Crazy", "Walking After Midnight", and "Sweet Dreams", this night will be one to remember!
Special thanks to our sponsors Tru-Built Construction, Dennis and Sally Hansen, First National Bank of Omaha, and KHAS Radio for their support!
O Pioneers!
UNL Opera presents Tyler Goodrich White’s O Pioneers! based on Willa Cather’s 1913 novel--her first masterpiece and one of the most compelling tales of the Great Plains. Presented in connection with the 2023 Cather Sesquicentennial, the production features student and alumni singers of UNL Opera, the UNL Chamber Singers, and a sextet of live musicians. Conducted by the composer, this production's stage direction is by William Shomos.
Rascal Martinez
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.