Event Archives
Adapting Cather
To celebrate the 100th publication anniversary of My Ántonia, screenwriter and producer Victoria Riskin and Cather scholar Dr. Charles Johanningsmeier will join Willa Cather Foundation Executive Director Ashley Olson for a discussion on adapting the novel for a 1995 TV movie. Clips from the film will be shown and all attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Tickets will go on sale soon.
In collaboration with Film Streams.
My Ántonia Marathon Reading
On Saturday, September 22, 2018, just one day past the 100th anniversary of the original publication of My Ántonia, we will stage an all-day marathon reading of the entire text of Cather’s beloved novel. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Omaha’s Gallery 1516. It will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end in the early evening, to be followed by a talkback discussion and no-frills closing reception. Attendees may drop in at any time of day or come and go throughout the event.
"What a tableful we were at supper": My Ántonia Birthday Feast
Join the Willa Cather Archive and Community Crops for a celebratory feast marking the 100th anniversary of the publication of My Ántonia. Sample diverse dishes from local Lincoln restaurants, enjoy the nearby community garden, and explore passages from My Ántonia translated into multiple languages. Food will be provided by El Chaparro, Habibi Kabob & Shawarma, and Vung Tau Pho Grill.
Author Reading and Book Signing by Sue Hallgarth
Author and Cather scholar Sue Hallgarth will read from and speak about her book, Death Comes (2017), a part of the Edith Lewis and Willa Cather mystery series. Set in San Cristobal, New Mexico, at fellow author D.H. Lawrence's ranch, Death Comes weaves Cather biography, local history, and fiction together as it follows Lewis and Cather across adventures in the desert Southwest.
Hardened and Tempered Concert at our Red Cloud Opera House
Hardened and Tempered: hard enough to hold an edge; soft enough not to break. Austin-based duo Kristin Davidson and Red Cloud-native Carolyn Phillips live that balance and express it in their music. Their songs take root in the story-telling traditions of folk and country and flourish with textured melodies and harmonies, revealing an intimate look at the human condition from a perspective that the listener may not have previously considered.
Artist Reception: "ordinary journey with 4" by Shona Dietz
Join artist Shona Dietz for a reception on Saturday, September 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and conversation while enjoying Ms. Dietz's ordinary journey with 4 exhibit. Dietz is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and has exhibited her works across Canada and in the United States.
"ordinary journey with 4" Exhibit by Shona Dietz
About ordinary journey with 4
Shona Dietz is a multi-media artist whose installations blend contemporary audio or video work with established art forms like drawing, painting, and sculpture. By combining these contrasting artistic practices, perceptions of time and space become ambiguous, which is a nod to the way the memory operates. This exhibit investigates the validity of memory; how we retell the story allows us to reconcile our thoughts and actions...thus inevitably affecting the social environments of the future.
"She was nearly as strong as I": Being Woman in the Workplace
“She was nearly as strong as I”: Being Woman in the Workplace
Come to the August meeting of the Panhandle Business and Professionals for a special session on the life and work of Willa Cather. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Cather and about a vibrant women’s organization in Scottsbluff, NE.
Missoula Children's Theatre Auditions
Auditions for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland will be held at the Red Cloud Opera House on Monday, July 30. No advance preparation is necessary. Roles are available for those entering 1st through 12th grades. While there is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play, approximately 50-60 local students will appear in the show. Students wishing to audition must arrive by the scheduled starting time and stay for the entire two-hour session.