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Visions of the Prairie
… Sandpoint Magazine , Kirby began making art at the age of forty. Although the attempts to capture these mostly … formal piano instruction for seventeen years. He worked under Robert Howat of Wittenberg University of Ohio, and …
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Virtual Author Series: Margot Kahn and Hillary Behrman
… Oct 15, 2026 | 7 - 8pm CT Register for Event Help us welcome two writers from our 2024 Willa Cather Residency for … lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family. Learn more about Margot Kahn Hillary Berhman Featured Author Hillary … Hillary is currently working on her first novel. Learn more about Hillary Behrman …
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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 …
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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 …
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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! …
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Nebraska Collaborative Research Grants
… partners at the National Willa Cather Center are excited to welcome scholars to Nebraska to engage directly with the … materials. The NWCC archive in Red Cloud, located about two and a half hours from Lincoln, includes letters, … of UNL and NWCC materials to the work For more information about the research grants or the Cather Project, please …
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Annotations From the Archives: Thanksgiving in Red Cloud
… postcard to her niece, 1909 Annotations From the Archives: Thanksgiving in Red Cloud November 7, 2025 "There … in town, you're welcome to make an appointment to visit the archives and see firsthand some of Cather's own personal …
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All Aboard: West-Bound Trains in American Culture
… –Lucy Gayheart Image Coming Spring 2026! The National Willa Cather Center’s historic Burlington Depot will soon welcome visitors of all ages to explore the sights and sounds of the railway! When the railroad opened in Red Cloud in 1878, the fortunes of the town were forever …
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Reinterpreting the Pavelka Farmstead
… Pavelka was the inspiration for Ántonia Shimerda, arguably Willa Cather's most famous character and the namesake for her 1918 novel. The floor plan of house was restored to its period of significance in 2021. The foundation … organization in our local community, as well as attract new visitors to our sites—those who may be interested in …
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The Potter-Wright Building's New Life as Hotel Garber
… market feasibility study concluded that the market could support an additional 30-room lodging establishment. … Fund (an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation). More than $7 million in donations, grants, and … wall, and pledges are payable over a five-year period. DONATE NOW CASE FOR SUPPORT Image What's in a Name? The …
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