Events

National Willa Cather Center Events

Experience the arts, literature, and programs that connect to Willa Cather’s life and writing. Events include performances at the historic Red Cloud Opera House, art exhibitions, author readings and conversations, creative workshops, educational programs, and our annual Spring Conference.

Built in 1885 and restored to its historic character, the Red Cloud Opera House offers a glimpse into the world of Willa Cather, who attended productions and performed on its stage in her youth. Today, the Opera House remains a vibrant gathering place for performances, exhibitions, conferences, and cultural programs. 

Red Cloud Opera House Hosts Tiny Art Market

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Inspired by our visits to other galleries across the country, the Red Cloud Opera House is excited to launch the inaugural Tiny Art Market! Our team envisions this exhibit as a place where patrons can discover new artists, encounter both beauty and whimsy, and make local art a part of their daily lives and holiday traditions. We hope to make Tiny Art Market a fun and approachable show that features tiny pieces from familiar names and brand new artists! 


Echoes of the Archbishop

Special Events:
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We hope you'll join us in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a 3-day, 3-night excursion, November 10–13, 2026! We’ll explore the vibrant city center and the best of its historic and arts offerings, while learning about Cather’s time in New Mexico.

United States Air Force Heartland of America Band

Opera House:
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In honor of Veteran's Day and America 250, join us for a FREE concert featuring Offutt Brass, the premiere ensemble of the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band! Offutt Brass is stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Comprised of two trumpets, French horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion, Offutt Brass showcases the Air Force's excellence and precision in every performance with a diverse repertoire that features classical selections, patriotic favorites, jazz and popular music, new compositions, and distinctive arrangements. 


Switchback

Opera House:
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Celebrate the holiday season with a Celtic flair! Switchback is the award-winning duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack. We are delighted to welcome these talented musicians back to the Red Cloud Opera House, and you won’t want to miss their setlist of holiday favorites, Irish classics, and Switchback originals.

72nd Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference

Spring Conference:
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"Where there is great love, there are always miracles." – Death Comes for the Archbishop

Mark your calendars for the 72nd Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference! Details about speakers, programs, and performances are forthcoming.

 


Cather Different

International Seminar:
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Save the date for what promises to be a refreshing approach to Willa Cather scholarship! Details about programs, speakers, event locations, and lodging are forthcoming.


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The Willa Cather Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the work, life, and legacy of this great American writer. Through our scholarly endeavors, educational outreach, arts and humanities programs, and preservation of historical settings and archives, we serve as a vibrant memorial to the Pulitzer Prize-winning author.