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Humanities Calendar Featured event Nominations sought for 2011 One Book One Nebraska The Nebraska Center for the Book, Nebraska Humanities Council and Nebraska Library Commission invite recommendations for the 2011 One Book One Nebraska selection. Nominated books must be written by a Nebraska author (living or deceased) or have Nebraska themes or settings. Books should have a broad appeal to readers across Nebraska and lend well to group book discussion. They may be fiction, non-fiction, biography, memoir or poetry, and must be in print and readily available. The selection committee strongly suggests that anyone who nominates a book should have read it. Book nominations should be sent via e-mail to nlc.ask@nebraska.gov by July 26. Nominations may also be sent via U.S. Postal Service to The Nebraska Center for the Book One Book One Nebraska, c/o Nebraska Library Commission Reference Services, 1200 N St., Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508-2023.
The 2011 One Book One Nebraska choice will be announced at the Nebraska Center for the Book Celebration in Lincoln on Nov. 6.
For information about One Book One Nebraska, including current and previous book selections, see http://www.onebookonenebraska.org. The Nebraska Humanities Council helps fund programs related to One Book One Nebraska, including speakers and grant-funded projects.
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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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ALLEN Aug. 16, "Mari Sandoz’s Childhood" by Evelyn Hisel, 6:30 p.m. at the Allen Fire Hall, 201 S. Harrison. Contact Gloria Oberg at 402-287-2885. Oct. 6, "Grit 'n Gumption" by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, 2 p.m. at the Arlington Community Church, 355 N. 4th St. Contact Ruby York at 402-478-4770. ALLIANCE Aug. 11, "Why We Laugh" by Richard Kimbrough, 1 p.m. at Western Nebraska Community College Learning Center, 1750 Sweetwater Ave. Contact Maurine Roller at 308-762-5675. Sept. 23, "Cattle Towns and Soiled Doves" by Marla Matkin, 6:30 p.m. at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center, 908 Yellowstone. Contact Cindy Zurn at 308-762-1924. Nov. 18, "African American Homesteaders and Cowboys of Nebraska" by Vicki Harris, 6:30 p.m. at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center, 908 Yellowstone. Contact Cindy Zurn at 308-762-1924. BANCROFT Aug. 1, "Mark Twain on the Lecture Circuit" by Wally Seiler, 1:30 p.m. at the Neihardt Center, 306 W. Elm St. Contact Nancy Gillis at 402-648-3388. BEATRICE Oct. 6, "A Century of Fashion, 1870 to 1970" by Sue McLain, 12 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 321 N. 10th St. Contact Winifred Ellis at 402-228-1624. BLAIR Sept. 28, "The Holocaust: A Personal Documentary" by Oliver Pollak, 7 p.m. at Blair High School, 440 N. 10th St. Contact Anne Keenan at 402-427-2892. BROKEN BOW Sept. 16, "Mari Sandoz's Childhood" by Evelyn Hisel, 7:30 p.m. at the Custer County Museum, 445 S. 9th Ave. Contact Don Davis at 308-872-5248. CALLAWAY Sept. 18, "A Century of Fashion, 1870 to 1970" by Sue McLain, 2 p.m. at the Callaway Community Center, 600 W. Kimball St. Contact Jo Chesley at 308-836-2658, ext. 14. Nov. 6, “Music of the Plains" by David Marsh, 4 p.m. at the Callaway Community Center, 600 W. Kimball St. Contact Jo Chesley at 308-836-2658, ext. 14. DAVID CITY Nov. 16, "Promise in a New Land: Migrating and Settling in Nebraska" by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, 7 p.m. at David City Elementary, 826 E St. Contact Linda Zimbelmann at 402-643-2988. ELGIN Oct. 20, "Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train" by Charlotte Endorf, 7 p.m. at the Elgin Community Center, 124 S. 2nd St. Contact Becky Evans at 402-843-5757. EMERSON Aug. 27, "Train Songs and Tales of the Westward Rails" by David Seay, 7:30 p.m. at the First National Bank, 1000 Main St. Contact Mary Anne Schwarten at 402-695-2850. FAIRBURY Oct. 25, "The History of Nebraska As Told by Peter A. Sarpy" by Darrel Draper, 7 p.m. at Fairbury Jr.- Sr. High School, 1501 9th St. Contact Sherrie Brandenburg at 402-729-5665. FALLS CITY Dec. 4, "A Century of Fashion, 1870 to 1970" by Sue McLain, 2 p.m. at the Richardson County Historical Society, 1401 Chase St. Contact Jo Ann Auxier at 402-245-3481. FREMONT Dec. 2, "A Century of Fashion, 1870 to 1970" by Sue McLain, 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 3200 E. Military Ave. Contact Carol Bohling at 402-652-8166. GENOA Aug. 14, Genoa Indian School Reunion/Celebration, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact Nancy Carlson at 402-993-6055. GERING Aug. 31, "Nebraska's Mexican American Legacy" by Jose Garcia, 8 p.m. at Scotts Bluff National Monument. Contact Valerie Newman at 308-436-9718. GREELEY Sept. 18, "Promise in a New Land: Migrating and Settling in Nebraska" by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 303 W. Wicklow St. Contact Mike McQuillan at 308-428-3925. |
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HASTINGS Aug. 26, "Rheta Childe Dorr: The Struggle for Suffrage" by Maurine Roller, 7 p.m. at the YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. Contact Jennifer Lewis at 402-462-8821. HOMER Sept. 26, "Promise in a New Land: Migrating and Settling in Nebraska" by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, 5:30 p.m. at the Dakota County Museum, 2470 Blyburg Rd. Contact Sally Reinert at 402-987-3516. INDIANOLA Aug. 14, "Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train" by Charlotte Endorf, 1:30 p.m. at St. Catherine's Church Hall, 815 D St. Contact Donna Behnke at 308-364-2672 |
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LA VISTA Aug. 21, "Writing Personal and Family History Narrative" by Susanne Bloomfield, 1 p.m. at the La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Rd. Contact Rose Barcal at 402-537-3939.
Sept. 11, "Promise in a New Land: Migrating and Settling in Nebraska" by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, 1 p.m. at the La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Rd. Contact Rose Barcal at 402-537-3939.
Sept. 25, "The Otoe-Missouria Tribe: The Forgotten Nebraskans" by Matthew "Sitting Bear" Jones, 1 p.m. at the La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Rd. Contact Rose Barcal at 402-537-3939.
Oct. 2, "The History of Nebraska As Told by Peter A. Sarpy" by Darrel Draper, 2 p.m. at the La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Rd. Contact Rose Barcal at 402-537-3939.
Nov. 7, "Nebraska and the Civil War" by David Wells, 2 p.m. at the La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Rd. Contact Rose Barcal at 402-537-3939. LINCOLN Apr. 2 - Aug. 1, Exhibit: "Quilts Under the Microscope" at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. Details Aug. 6 - Dec. 12, Exhibit: "Childhood Treasures: Doll Quilts from the Ghormley Collection" at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. Details May 15 - Nov. 7, Exhibit: "South Asian Seams: Quilts from India, Pakistan, & Bangladesh " at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. Details Aug. 3, Reading by poet Leonard Cirino, 7 p.m. at the Meadowlark Coffeehouse, 1624 South St. Contact Abbigail Swatsworth at 402-475-8717. Aug. 4, "Music of the Germanic Lands" by David Marsh, 7:30 p.m. at Embassy Suites, 1040 P St. Contact Judith Runion at 402-423-3853. Aug. 5, Reading by poet Leonard Cirino, 7 p.m. at the Indigo Bridge Books & Cafe, 7th & P Sts. Contact Abbigail Swatsworth at 402-475-8717. Aug. 6, Reading by poet Leonard Cirino, 5:30 p.m. at the Sheldon Museum, 12th & R Sts. Contact Abbigail Swatsworth at 402-475-8717. Aug. 8, "American Folk Music" by Bill Beamer and Gwen Meister, 2 p.m. at the Whitehall Mansion, 5903 Walker Ave. Contact Charles Woolridge at 402-471-6937. Sept. 14, "The History and Romance of the Fiddle: A Prairie Perspective" by Dave Fowler and Carolyn Johnsen, 12 noon at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 M St. Call 402-477-6951. Oct. 26, "Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train" by Charlotte Endorf, 6:30 p.m. at the Westminster Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd. Contact Barbara Dinsdale at 402-489-7067. MILFORD Oct. 13, "A Century of Fashion, 1870 to 1970" by Sue McLain, 12 p.m. at the Milford Senior Center, 105 B St. Contact Beverly Wehrs at 402-761-3367. MINDEN Sept. 17, "Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train" by Charlotte Endorf, 2:15 p.m. at Bethany Home, 515 W. 1st St. Contact Carol Dolan at 308-832-1594. NIOBRARA Sept. 4, "Grit 'n Gumption" by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, 5 p.m. at Niobrara State Park. Contact Mark Retting at 402-857-3373. NORTH PLATTE Aug. 25, "Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train" by Charlotte Endorf, 2 p.m. at Linden Estates, 3700 W. Philip. Contact Cheryl Orr at 308-534-8808. Sept. 17, "The Common Soldier in the Civil War" by Ron Rockenbach, 12 p.m. at the North Platte Public Library, 120 W. 4th St. Contact Cecelia Lawrence at 308-535-8036. OAKLAND Aug. 17, "The Forts of Nebraska" by Jeff Barnes, 7 p.m. at the Oakland Public Library, 100 E. 3rd St. Contact Rosa Schmidt at 402-685-5113. OMAHA May 29 - Aug. 29, "We Lived It: Nebraska Storm Stories" exhibit at the Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Details Aug. 16, "The Forts of Nebraska" by Jeff Barnes, 7 p.m. at the Millard Branch Library, 13214 Westwood Ln. Contact Gloria Sorensen at 402-444-3440. Sept. 10 - 11, Omaha Lit Fest Details Sept. 16, "Aaron Douglas, UNL Class of ’22: Visual Artist of the Harlem Renaissance" by Peggy Jones, 6 p.m. at UNO Art Gallery, Weber Fine Arts Bldg., 6001 Dodge St. Contact Denise Brady at 402-554-2796. Oct. 19, "Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train" by Charlotte Endorf, 12 p.m. at Faith-Westwood United Methodist Church, 4814 Oaks Ln. Contact Gaylene Adler at 402-895-3926. |
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to top PONCA Oct. 2, "Music of the Plains" by David Marsh, 2 p.m. at Ponca State Park, 88090 Spur 26 E. Contact Jennifer Wolff at 402-755-2284. RED CLOUD For a listing of various events at the Red Cloud Opera House, go to Opera House SEWARD Aug. 11, "A Century of Fashion, 1870 to 1970" by Sue McLain, 10 a.m. at the Seward Civic Center, 616 Bradford Ave. Contact Betty Jean Kolterman at 402-643-3803. Aug. 28, Nebraska Archaeological Society Artifact Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seward County Fairgrounds, Ag Pavilion Bldg. Contact Kevin Hammond at 402-437-3600. ST. EDWARD Aug. 24, "Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train" by Charlotte Endorf, 6 p.m. at Beaver Valley Senior Center, 308 Beaver St. Contact Kim Johnson at 402-678-3455. STAMFORD Sept. 25, "Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train" by Charlotte Endorf, 3 p.m. at the Stamford Community Building, Main St. Contact Rolena Novak at 308-868-2401. TEKAMAH Sept. 13, "Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train" by Charlotte Endorf, 5:15 p.m. at the Chatt Senior Center, 1124 S. 13th St. Contact Amy Schroeder at 402-374-2570. VALLEY Sept. 12, "Promise in a New Land: Migrating and Settling in Nebraska" by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, 2 p.m. at Orchard Gardens Assisted Living, 1006 S. Mayne St. Contact Donna Riedl at 402-359-4884. WAYNE Aug. 10, "Dust Bowl Descent" by Bill Ganzel, 6:30 p.m. at the Wayne Senior Center, 410 Pearl St. Contact Rita McLean at 402-375-3135. Aug. 27, "Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train" by Charlotte Endorf, 12:30 p.m. at the Wayne Senior Center, 410 Pearl St. Contact Penny Vollbracht at 402-375-1460. WILBER Aug. 11, "A Century of Fashion, 1870 to 1970" by Sue McLain, 2 p.m. at the Wilber Care Center, 611 N. Main St. Contact Pam Schuerman at 402-821-2331. |
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