National Willa Cather Center News
Visit this page often for the latest Cather-related news as well as information about the Willa Cather Foundation's programs, collections, and events.
From Our Collection: Andrews Opera Co.
One can't overstate the importance of the Red Cloud Opera House to a young Willa Cather. In a 1929 letter to friend and journalist Harvey Newbranch, she wrote about the Opera House and the Andrews Opera Company:
Join Us On August 23rd In Red Cloud
The Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors invites you to join us for a stimulating evening at the historic Red Cloud Opera House. We are pleased to bring you "Something that Endured," an evening of art and music inspired by the work of Willa Cather.
Featuring select readings from Willa Cather's letters and music by pianist and artist, Scott Kirby, the event will take place on Saturday, August 23. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 5:00 pm in the Foundation's art gallery, followed by a formal dinner and performance at 6:30 pm.
National Willa Cather Center Meets Challenges, Enters Final Campaign Stage
The Willa Cather Foundation is pleased to announce it has raised $5.79 million in gifts and pledges to establish the National Willa Cather Center at Red Cloud, fulfilling a challenge grant deadline of June 30, 2014 from the Peter Kiewit Foundation of Omaha, Nebraska, as well as meeting a grant requirement of the Robert B. Daugherty Foundation.
2014 Spring Conference Highlights
This year’s conference-goers were treated to three days of gorgeous Nebraska summer, exciting performances, thought-provoking art, and entertaining speakers.
National Willa Cather Center Meets Challenges, Enters Final Campaign Stage
National Cather Center Meets Challenges, Enters Final Campaign Stage
The Willa Cather Foundation is pleased to announce it has raised $5,784,871 in gifts and pledges to establish the National Willa Cather Center at Red Cloud, fulfilling a challenge grant deadline of June 30, 2014 from the Peter Kiewit Foundation of Omaha, Nebraska, as well as meeting a grant requirement of the Robert B. Daugherty Foundation.
Currently On View In The Opera House
On view now in the historic Red Cloud Opera House are works by three artists who have all used unique mediums to capture the essence and beauty of the Great Plains. All of the exhibits are free and open to the public, and can be viewed Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sundays from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. We invite you to take in the incredible artwork created by artists whose love for the plains, prairies, and the land shows up brilliantly in their pieces.
Linda Welsch
Willa Cather Foundation to Create National Willa Cather Center
WILLA CATHER FOUNDATION TO CREATE NATIONAL WILLA CATHER CENTER
