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Reinterpreting the Pavelka Farmstead

… for Ántonia Shimerda, arguably Willa Cather's most famous character and the namesake for her 1918 novel. The floor … was restored to its period of significance in 2021. The foundation was stabilized, lighting and mechanical systems … cellar, which is an important symbol in Cather’s work. More About the Project Image Key themes of the exhibit will …
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The Potter-Wright Building's New Life as Hotel Garber

… a lobby with a small reading nook and library, and a spacious dining and lounge area. More than seventy historic photos … exhibit,  Making a Place: A Long History of Red Cloud , about the history of the community and its intersections … Fund (an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation). More than $7 million in donations, grants, and …
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Membership

… Membership Members Make It Happen Willa Cather Foundation … Cather Foundation’s celebrated past and exciting future. Become a Member Become a Member Renew Your Membership Renew Your Membership …
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Red Cloud Opera House Sponsorship Opportunities

… Red Cloud Opera House Sponsorship Opportunities The Willa Cather Foundation offers several opportunities for businesses to … events and the fine arts and humanities. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities:  Jill Ping (402) 746-2653 …
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Willa Cather Childhood Home Dedication & Ribbon-Cutting

… Image Willa Cather Childhood Home | April 2024 Image Willa Cather Childhood Home | April 2024 Image Guided Tours … the University of Iowa to study English and Creative Writing. Her passions for poetry, nature, and music drive …
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Abbie Loomis looks to protect Cather sites that offer profound understanding of the immigrant experience

… as a beneficiary in your estate plans, please contact Ashley Olson, Executive Director, at aolson@willacather.org .     …
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Jaydene Miner Drew Joins the Cather Legacy Society to Preserve Ancestral Home

… as a beneficiary in your estate plans, please contact Ashley Olson, Executive Director, at aolson@willacather.org . …
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A Lifetime of Giving: Yost and Leak Join Cather Legacy Society

… of supporting in a financial way the things you care about.” Considering this, it’s not surprising that when … trip to Egypt in 2015, they made sure that the Willa Cather Foundation (WCF) was included in their estate plans. As … is a testament to Cather, the town, Board members, and staff who make things happen – but from their own …
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Personal Connections to Cather’s Hometown Inspire Kohout’s Legacy Gift

… my entry [to Cather] was  My Ántonia ,” Kohout said. “It just spoke to me. Her writing continues to speak to me. In … travels don’t stop there. She has attended the Willa Cather Foundation’s immersive weekend in Taos, New Mexico , and … enrich my life.”  If you would like additional information about the Cather Legacy Society , or if you have named the …
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Driving American Myths

… Aug 8 - Friday, Oct 10, 2025 | All day CT Red Cloud Opera House 413 N WEBSTER ST Red Cloud , NE 68970 United States University of Nebraska-Kearney professor of art foundations, photography, and design Derrick Burbul closes … the Nebraska Arts Council and Nebraska Cultural Endowment. About the Artist Derrick Burbul’s creative work explores the …
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