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7th annual Prairie Writers' Workshop

Image Image Prairie Writers Wednesday, May 14, 2014 | 8am - Sunday, May 18, 2014 | 8pm Mark your calendars for the 7th annual Prairie Writers' Workshop, to be be held May 14 - 18, 2014 in Red Cloud, Nebraska. This year, our workshop will be led by poet …
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Garan Coons, Native American Entertainer

… and under, thanks to sponsorship from the Claire M. Hubbard Foundation. Sponsored by: Claire M. Hubbard Foundation  Support was also provided by Humanities Nebraska and the … Act. Opera House programming is made possible through the support of the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska …
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7th annual Prairie Writers' Workshop

… from a professional writer, the workshop incorporates tours of seven historic sites relating to Cather's life and work; visits to the 612-acre Willa Cather Memorial Prairie with time for on-site nature …
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Annotations from the Archive: Explore the Collection Online

… Explore the Collection Online February 16, 2021 The Cather family, their friends, and many other donors have been very generous to the National Willa Cather Center over the years, contributing to collections … work, she said, has traditionally been difficult with daily tours on offer. She also encourages guests to try out the …
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Annotations from the Archive: Julie Harris Estate Item Joins the Collection

… the Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial to appear at the annual Spring Conference. At the time, she was known by many as Lilimae …
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Celebrating Sandhill Cranes: An Exhibition by Jude Martindale

… wildlife migration and the unique lives of these elegant birds. The artist, Jude Martindale, interprets her … shown nationally and internationally. Her solo show, The Great Migration: A Celebration of Sandhill Cranes was well-received in Nebraska at the Great Plains Art Museum in Lincoln (2021) and the Stuhr Museum in …
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School Field Trips

… Engage With History, Literature, & Art The National Willa Cather Center welcomes school groups throughout the year … groups may participate in a variety of historic site tours or explore the museum galleries and participate in an … about reserving a field trip, please email: rolsen@willacather.org at least two weeks before the date requested. …
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Celebrate Prairie Spring!

… afternoon, and a screening of The Last Prairie , a film by Nebraska filmmaker John O'Keefe. Jude Martindale, our … would it say? The Last Prairie profiles the Sandhills of Nebraska, one of the last remaining intact temperate grasslands in the world.  Presented through voices from three different communities, the film listens to …
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Meet Our New Director of Education & Engagement: Rachel Olsen

… for meeting visitors and students who come to Red Cloud to learn about Cather. What are the highlights of your job … programs and resources because it gave me a chance to learn new things. I learned some basic video production … to engaging activities, unparalleled access to our collections, and lively social time. What are your favorite …
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Ongoing Historic Site Restoration & Campaign Updates

… stories from a variety of voices. You may still lend your support to the preservation of these nationally significant … has been restored to its period of significance The foundation has been stabilized Lighting and mechanical … site of a 27-room downtown boutique hotel, of which the Foundation is an equity investor Excavation and underpinning …
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