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The Colten Wyatt Band

… in country music tradition. Shake off the winter chill and welcome the arrival of spring with their covers of country … is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.   About the Band From the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, comes a … mix of musical excellence and down-home soul. Learn more about the Colten Wyatt Band …
Posted: 12/10/2025
Last Updated: 02/05/2026

Switchback

… move the feet while swaying the heart. We are delighted to welcome these talented musicians back to the Red Cloud Opera … is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. About the Band There is a point in certain musicians’ … Smith said, “Switchback hits an everybody note.” Learn more about Switchback …
Posted: 12/16/2025
Last Updated: 01/31/2026

Willa Cather Statue Unveiling & Reception

… Street Red Cloud , NE 68970 United States LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STATUE Join us for refreshments at an unveiling as … in support of the acquisition. Free to attend! Public welcome! …
Posted: 06/05/2025
Last Updated: 12/06/2025

Nebraska Collaborative Research Grants

… guidance from Cather Project and Willa Cather Archive staff and may have opportunities to present their work in … materials. The NWCC archive in Red Cloud, located about two and a half hours from Lincoln, includes letters, … Woodress Fund, administered by the University of Nebraska Foundation. Applicants should submit the following materials …
Posted: 11/05/2025
Last Updated: 11/21/2025

Annotations From the Archives: Thanksgiving in Red Cloud

… Image Cather's Thanksgiving postcard to her niece, 1909 … Red Cloud was.” If you've ever thought of coming home (or visiting) Red Cloud over the holidays, Cather's dear old house is available for guest lodging . Historic but entirely unfussy, the Cather Second …
Posted: 11/06/2025
Last Updated: 11/07/2025

All Aboard: West-Bound Trains in American Culture

… Willa Cather Center’s historic Burlington Depot will soon welcome visitors of all ages to explore the sights and … the railway as a vehicle for the settlement of the West. About the Depot The original two-story section of the depot, … use of non-artifact tactile tools, props, and papers. More About the Project Image Key themes of the exhibit will …
Posted: 02/14/2024
Last Updated: 10/30/2025

Reinterpreting the Pavelka Farmstead

… A new permanent exhibit "We turned to leave the cave; Ántonia and I went up the stairs first, and the children … cave into the sunlight. It made me dizzy for a moment." - My Ántonia Image Located in rural Webster County, near … the farmstead served as the setting for the final scenes of My Ántonia . Anna Sadilek Pavelka was the inspiration for …
Posted: 09/04/2024
Last Updated: 10/02/2025

The Potter-Wright Building's New Life as Hotel Garber

… and Guest Accommodations Fundraising in the home stretch for the Potter-Wright Building's rehabilitation into Hotel … is a key priority for the National Willa Cather Center’s Campaign for the Future and Red Cloud’s Heritage Tourism Development Office, …
Posted: 08/24/2023
Last Updated: 10/02/2025

Willa Cather Childhood Home Dedication & Ribbon-Cutting

… Image Willa Cather Childhood Home | April 2024 Image Willa Cather Childhood Home | April 2024 Image Guided Tours to Follow Special Events Saturday, Jun 8, 2024 | 1:30 …
Posted: 05/13/2024
Last Updated: 09/29/2025

Making a Place: A Long History of Red Cloud

… Willa Cather Center's founder, Mildred Bennett. More About the Project One of Red Cloud’s most arresting … THIS EXHIBIT Exhibit Sponsor Benefits   Invitation to the welcome reception. Commemorative exhibit bookmark. Your name … the deadline will be recognized on the mobile app. More About Our Reinterpretation Strategy This exhibit is part of …
Posted: 07/18/2023
Last Updated: 08/22/2025

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