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Webster County Sixth Grader MaKenna Karr Celebrates Antonette Willa Skupa Turner

… County Sixth Grader MaKenna Karr Celebrates Antonette Willa Skupa Turner September 25, 2019 Some kids growing up … may not know who Antonette Turner is, and they may not know about Turner’s grandmother, Anna Pavelka, either. But … Fair. As the granddaughter of the woman who inspired Willa Cather’s most famous character, Turner provides young people …
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Dr. Mary Ruth Ryder Joins Cather Legacy Society

… Image Dr. Mary Ruth Ryder Joins Cather Legacy Society May 24, 2017 Reflecting back on her … compelled Dr. Mary Ruth Ryder to become a member of the Willa Cather Foundation – and ultimately to join the Cather … work, you come to better understand Cather and her writing.” Ryder decided to include the WCF in her estate …
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"Food, Drink, and Willa Cather's Writing"

… Image "Food, Drink, and Willa Cather's Writing" July 23, 2009 The … based on Cather's Nebraska story, " The Bohemian Girl . " O Pioneers! and " The Bohemian Girl " will be the featured … of food and drink in Cather's writing. This day of scholarly papers and discussion will be followed by two days …
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Calls for Proposals

Calls for Proposals The Willa Cather Foundation hosts an annual Spring Conference in Red Cloud, Nebraska, where Cather scholars, general readers, and those interested in the arts gather to celebrate Nebraska's cultural heritage. The Spring Conference is a …
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Norma Ross Walter Scholarship

Norma Ross Walter Scholarship Due January 31 About the Scholarship / Eligibility The purpose of the Norma Ross Walter Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to female graduates of Nebraska high schools who plan to enroll as English majors in …
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An Evening with Philip Daniel

… he also writes music for dance. He has worked with notable companies such as Jacob Jonas, Whim Whim, Salt Dance, and …
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Exhibit Tour

… journey from Virginia; the domestic spaces in The Song of the Lark , "Old Mrs. Harris," and 'The Best Years"  that were … still decorated with original wallpaper. Burlington Depot 437 W Welsch Street New to the restored Burlington Depot is …
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Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal

… Arts Council, and Nebraska Cultural Endowment. The National Willa Cather Center is ADA accessible. We offer physical, visual, … is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. About the Band Josh Hoyer formed Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal …
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Events

… Events National Willa Cather Center Events Experience the arts, literature, and … Filter Events by Category - Filter Events by Category - Art Gallery Author Series International Seminar Opera House Prairie Writers Special Events Spring Conference No Events …
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United States Air Force Heartland of America Band

… arrangements.  Free Admission  Programming at the National Willa Cather Center's Red Cloud Opera House is made possible with … is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. About the Band Offutt Brass is the brass quintet of the …
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