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Humanities Calendar
Featured event
The theme is “Bright Dreams, Hard Times: America in the Thirties,” with scholars portraying Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945), Huey Long (1893-1935), Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944), Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), and Will Rogers (1879-1935).
Patrick E. McGinnis portrays Franklin D. Roosevelt, the president of the United States from 1932-1945 and the leader of the New Deal to help Americans in their time of need. Fred Krebs portrays Huey Long, the Louisiana senator who, unlike Roosevelt, used force and totalitarian tactics to attempt to bring aid to his constituents and Americans. Tonia Compton portrays Aimee Semple McPherson, who provided relief to impoverished families in Los Angeles and who was a pioneer evangelist and pastor. Wanda Schell portrays Zora Neale Hurston, Harlem Renaissance writer. Doug Watson portrays Will Rogers, American humorist, radio and film star, and essayist who commented on American culture and politics. As moderator for each performance, Will Rogers will bring audiences into the Thirties using his authentic American voice.
The Chautauqua runs Wednesday through Sunday, with a different scholar portraying his or her character each evening. Each gives a 40-minute, first-person presentation as the historical character, then answers questions. Workshops for children and adults are held during the day.
Tune in to "Humanities Desk"
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The following programs are funded by the Nebraska Humanities Council. We update information as it becomes available. If you have questions, contact the project director or the NHC. Enjoy these opportunities in your communities! If you would like to host a program, contact us at: Nebraska
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AINSWORTH June 28, "George Drouillard: Hunter, Interpreter and Sign Talker for Lewis and Clark" by Darrel Draper, 12 p.m. at the log cabin museum/courthouse park. Contact Richard Albrecht at 402-387-1209. AURORA Apr. 7-May 15, Between Fences Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition at the Plainsman Museum, 210 16th St. 402-694-6531 BANCROFT June 22, "The Voice of Native American Women" by Nancy Gillis, 6:30 p.m. at the John G. Neihardt Center. Contact Dan Holtz at 402-872-2267. BEATRICE June 10, "Nebraska Folklore, Folk-Lies and Fakelore" by Winfield Delle, 2 p.m. for children and 7:30 p.m. for adults at the Beatrice Public Library. Contact Carolyn Baker at 402-223-3584. July 8, "Nebraska Farm Families During the Depression" by Dorothy Rieke, 2 p.m. for children and 7:30 p.m. for adults at the Beatrice Public Library. Contact Carolyn Baker at 402-223-3584. BLOOMFIELD June 11, "Promise in a New Land: Migrating and Settling in Nebraska" by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, 7 p.m. at the First Trinity Lutheran Church. Contact Deb Nielsen at 402-373-2627. BREWSTER May 13, “"The History of Nebraska As Told by Peter A. Sarpy" by Darrel Draper, 7 p.m. at Uncle Buck's Lodge. Contact Marilyn Rhodes at 308-547-2210. CALLAWAY June 7, "Sandhills Song" by Otto Rosfeld,8 p.m. at the Callaway High School. Contact Marvin Neth at 308-836-2228. CENTRAL CITY July 2, "Overland Trails: The Children on the Trail" by Renae Hunt, 10 a.m. at the Central City Community Room. Contact Judy Marco at 308-946-2512. COLUMBUS Oct. 29, "Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls!" by Dorothy Rieke, 8:30 a.m. at the Shell Creek Elementary School. Contact Jill Sempek at 402-564-8008. CORDOVA June 1, "Promise in a New Land: Migrating and Settling in Nebraska" by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, 1:45 p.m. at the Cordova Community Hall. Contact Lisa Kramme at 402-941-6423. COZAD Dec. 4, “A Musical Journey Across America” by Chris Sayre, 12 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Contact Marilyn Peterson at 308-784-3794. CRETE July 10, “O the Stories We Tell - Did that Really Happen?" by William Kloefkorn, 7 p.m. at the Crete Public Library. Contact Carol Aden at 402-826-3809. CREIGHTON May 15, “A Musical Journey Across America” by Chris Sayre, 2 p.m. at the Creighton Care Center. Contact Beverly Schwindt at 402-358-5771. DE WITT July 5, "A Century of Fashion, 1870 to 1970" by Sue McLain, 3 p.m. at the Burkley Library. Contact Geraldine Powers at 402-683-4045. |
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EAGLE Oct. 10, "A Modern Day Encounter with the Santa Fe Trail" by Les Vilda, 8:45 a.m. at the Eagle Elementary School. Contact Gregg Culver at 402-781-2210. FALLS CITY June 25-29, 2008 Kansas Nebraska Chautauqua “Bright Dreams, Hard Times: America in the Thirties” Falls City Chautauqua Schedule GRAND ISLAND May 16, "Andean Folk Music and Cultures of South America" by Oscar Rios Pohirieth, 9:30 a.m. at the Barr Middle School. Contact Denise Pedersen at 308-385-5875. HARRISBURG June 7, "The Courage to Continue: Changing Homesteads in Nebraska" by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, 2 p.m. at the Banner County Museum. Contact Judy Leafdale at 308-436-7228. HASTINGS July 2-6, 2008 Kansas Nebraska Chautauqua “Bright Dreams, Hard Times: America in the Thirties” Hastings Chautauqua Schedule HOLDREGE June 17, "Dust Bowl Descent" by Bill Ganzel, 7 p.m. at the Holdrege Public Library. Contact Pam Soreide at 308-995-6556. HUMBOLDT June 24, "Train Songs and Tales of the Westward Rails" by David Seay, 7 p.m. at the Bruun Memorial Library. Contact Shari Jaros at 402-274-6144. |
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LINCOLN Mar. 30 - Aug. 17, "Quilts in Common" exhibition at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum, 1523 N. 33rd Street. Contact Marin Hanson at 472-5418. Apr. 25 - June 29, “Poets on Painters” exhibition at the Sheldon Museum of Art, 12th and R Streets Sheldon Art Museum May 20, “O the Stories We Tell - Did that Really Happen?" by William Kloefkorn, 7 p.m. at the Gere Branch Library. Contact Kit Keller at 402-471-3216. May 23 - 25, Lincoln Quilters Guild 2008 Biennial Quilt Show at the Weary Center, Nebraska Wesleyan University. Contact Elizabeth Sterns at 402-540-4482. May 31, Creative Writing Workshop: Fiction, 2 p.m. at the Sheldon Museum of Art, 12th and R Streets Sheldon Art Museum June 3, "Lost Nation: The Ioway" film screening, 7 p.m. at the Mary Reipma Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N. 13th St. June 18, “O the Stories We Tell - Did that Really Happen?" by William Kloefkorn, 11 a.m. at Wyuka Cemetery, Garden Room (office bldg.). Contact Jenni Puchalla at 402-420-1635. June 18, "Sharpie: Nebraska's Queen of the Air" by Diane Bartels, 7 p.m. at the Airport Hampton Inn. Contact Georgia Payne at 402-486-1738. June 19, "My Two Friends: Mari Sandoz and John Neihardt", 10 a.m. at the Airport Hampton Inn. Contact Georgia Payne at 402-486-1738. June 28, Creative Writing Workshop: Memoir, 2 p.m. at the Sheldon Museum of Art, 12th and R Streets Sheldon Art Museum July 10, "A Century of Fashion, 1870 to 1970" by Sue McLain, 6 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherry Creek Road. Contact Lorene Bartos at 402-441-7180. McCOOK May 30 – 31, 12th Annual Buffalo Commons Storytelling Festival at McCook Community College and other locations. Buffalo Commons MEAD June 12, "The Courage to Continue: Changing Homesteads in Nebraska" by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, 12 p.m. at the Mead Covenant Church. Contact Joan Swanson at 402-624-3495. MILFORD June 19, "Music of the Plains" by David Marsh, 7 p.m. at the Milford Senior Center. Contact Ann Hall at 402-761-2265. MINDEN Aug. 23, "Mark Twain on the Lecture Circuit" by Wally Seiler, 7:30 p.m. at the Minden Opera House. Contact Ben Morey at 308-832-0588. NEBRASKA CITY June 7, "The Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898 in Omaha" by David Wells, 2 p.m. at the Morton-James Public Library. Contact Louan Beard at 402-873-5609. July 6, "The Life and Times of J. Sterling Morton" by Darrel Draper, 2 p.m. at the Kimmel Orchard. Contact Bob Wolff at 402-825-5780. July 19, "The History of Nebraska As Told by Peter A. Sarpy" by Darrel Draper, 1 p.m. and "The Otoe-Missouria Tribe: the Forgotten Nebraskans" by Matthew "Sitting Bear" Jones at 3 p.m. plus "Nebraska's Musical Smorgasbord: Music from Various Ethnic Groups in Nebraska" by Chris Sayre - all at the Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Center, 100 Valmont Drive. Contact Erv Friesen at 402-873-5016. July 20, "George Drouillard: Hunter, Interpreter and Sign Talker for Lewis and Clark" by Darrel Draper, 1 p.m. and "The Otoe-Missouria Tribe: the Forgotten Nebraskans" by Matthew "Sitting Bear" Jones at 2 p.m. plus "Nebraska's Musical Smorgasbord: Music from Various Ethnic Groups in Nebraska" by Chris Sayre - all at the Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Center, 100 Valmont Drive. Contact Erv Friesen at 402-873-5016. NELIGH May 15, "Bach to Bluegrass" by Dave Fowler and Carolyn Johnsen, 7 p.m. at the Neligh Public Library. Contact Kate Ostenrude at 402-887-5140. NIOBRARA June 21, "George Drouillard: Hunter, Interpreter and Sign Talker for Lewis and Clark" by Darrel Draper, 6 p.m. at the Niobrara State Park. Contact Mark Rettig at 402-857-3373. July 19, "Promise in a New Land: Migrating and Settling in Nebraska" by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, 6 p.m. at the Niobrara State Park. Contact Mark Rettig at 402-857-3373. Aug. 30, "The Mormon Trail at the Missouri" by Gail George Holmes, 5 p.m. at the Niobrara State Park. Contact Mark Rettig at 402-857-3373. NORFOLK June 5, "Nebraska's Musical Smorgasbord: Music from Various Ethnic Groups in Nebraska" by Chris Sayre, 6 p.m. at the Norfolk Country Club. Contact Ruthie Galitz at 402-371-3886. NORTH PLATTE May 29, "Hildreth Meiere: The Artist Who Had Eight Commissions for the Nebraska State Capitol" by Evelyn Haller, 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the North Platte Public Library. Contact Kaycee Dye at 308-535-8036. ODELL July 27, “A Musical Journey Across America” by Chris Sayre, 1 p.m. at the Old West Trails Center, 301 Main St. Contact Judy Baumann at 865-414-9952. May 17 – June 30, “Courage Under Fire: Pictorial History of Black Firefighters Efforts to Integrate Omaha’s Fire Departments” exhibit at the Loves Jazz and Arts Center, 2510 North 24th St. May 17, “History of Omaha’s Black Firefighters” by Spencer Davis, 3 p.m. at the Loves Jazz and Arts Center, 2510 North 24th St. Contact Clifton Wells at 402-614-3193. May 20, "George Drouillard: Hunter, Interpreter and Sign Talker for Lewis and Clark" by Darrel Draper, 9:30 a.m. at the Aldrich Elementary School, 506 N. 162nd Ave. Contact Sue Schall at 402-715-2020.
May 24 – 31, Great Plains Theatre Conference at Metropolitan Community College Great Plains Theatre Conference
May 31, “History of Omaha’s Black Firefighters” by Spencer Davis, 3 p.m. at the Loves Jazz and Arts Center, 2510 North 24th St. Contact Clifton Wells at 402-614-3193.
July 10, "He Ain't Heavy Heavy, Father...He's M' Brother!: A History of Girls & Boys Town" by Charlotte Endorf, 6:15 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass St. Contact Diane Jensen at 402-468-4915. |
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PAXTON May 19, "Music of Ireland" by David Marsh, 6:30 p.m. at the Paxton Public Library. Contact Dianne Jay at 308-239-4237. PERU June 17, "Children's Stories, Animal Stories and Traditional Lakota Stories" by Jerome Kills Small, 9 a.m. at Peru State College, ARC Conference Room. Contact Dan Holtz at 402-872-2267. June 17, "Songs, Dances, and Games of the Lakota" by Jerome Kills Small, 11 a.m. at Peru State College, ARC Conference Room. Contact Dan Holtz at 402-872-2267. June 18, "Lifestyles of Lakota Women" by Phyllis Stone, 10 a.m. at Peru State College, ARC Conference Room. Contact Dan Holtz at 402-872-2267. June 19, "Social and Political Structures of the Omaha Tribe" by Wynema Morris, 1 p.m. at Peru State College, ARC Conference Room. Contact Dan Holtz at 402-872-2267. June 19, "Understanding American Indian Tribal Governments" by Wynema Morris, 3 p.m. at Peru State College, ARC Conference Room. Contact Dan Holtz at 402-872-2267. RED CLOUD June 1, "Last of the One Room Schools" film documentary, 2 p.m. Red Cloud Opera House Calendar ST. PAUL July 12, "Country Tales and Truths" by Richard Kimbrough, 9:30 a.m. on Main Street as part of Grover Cleveland Alexander Days. Contact Loren Studley at 308-754-4813. STROMSBURG June 21, "Swedish Pioneers in Nebraska" by Laureen Riedesel, 2 p.m. at the Stromsburg Public Library. Contact Diana Johnson at 402-764-7681. SOUTH SIOUX CITY July 10, “O the Stories We Tell - Did that Really Happen?" by William Kloefkorn, 6:30 p.m. at the South Sioux City Public Library. Contact Dan Nieman at 402-494-7545. TECUMSEH May 24, Johnson County Heritage Days featuring "Sing Me a Story" by Pat Boilesen, 1 p.m.; "Songs Lewis and Clark Might Have Sung" by Mary Green Vickery, 2 p.m.; and "Didgeridoo and Dulcimer, Too" by Robert and Phyllis Dunne, 3 p.m. Contact Shana Carter at 402-335-3371. TILDEN May 21-June 30, Between Fences Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition at the Tilden Public Library, 202 S. Center St. 402-368-5306 May 21, "Fencing, the Windmill and the Steel Plow" by Warren Rodgers, 6:30 p.m. at the Tilden Public Library, 202 S. Center St. Contact Dixie Kucera at 402-368-5306. TOBIAS May 25, "A Century of Fashion, 1870 to 1970" by Sue McLain, 8 p.m. at the fire hall. Contact Jane Mulready at 402-243-2372. WACO July 19, "Meet Buffalo Bill" by Terry Lane, 11 a.m. at Wellman Park. Contact Echo Sharkey at 402-728-5282. WAYNE Aug. 11, "A Century of Fashion, 1870 to 1970" by Sue McLain, 6:30 p.m. at the Wayne Public Library Senior Center. Contact Rita McLeah at 402-375-3135. WEST POINT May 19, "Nebraska Territory Stories" by David Seay, 7 p.m. at the West Point Library. Contact Joel Ernesti at 402-372-3831. WYMORE May 14, "A Century of Fashion, 1870 to 1970" by Sue McLain, 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church hall. Contact Anne Carmichael at 402-223-2905. |
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Nebraska Humanities Council will present the 2008 Kansas-Nebraska Chautauqua in
Falls City June 25-29 at Stanton Lake Park and in Hastings July 2-6 at the
Chautauqua Pavilion at Chautauqua Park. 
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