Willa Cather Foundation Events
The Willa Cather Foundation holds a variety of events in Red Cloud annually, including several Opera House performances and gallery exhibitions, our Spring Conference, and the Prairie Writers' Workshop. A biennial International Cather Seminar and periodic symposia are also held in other locales that were relevant to Cather's life and work. Check this page often to see our upcoming events, conferences, workshops, seminars, and exhibitions. Don't forget the easiest way to keep up with our activities is to sign-up for our monthly electronic newsletter.
Whispers of Home
We are excited to announce Whispers of Home, a solo show featuring the abstract collage and mixed media works of Nebraska artist Susan Hart.
Missoula Children's Theatre presents The Little Mermaid
Missoula Children's Theatre presents The Little Mermaid
Sketchbook Adventures with Yelena Khanevskaya
Do you love art but don't make any yourself? Would you like to explore a new creative outlet with friends? In this program series hosted by the Red Cloud Opera House and National Willa Cather Center in conjunction with the Red Cloud Creative Arts District, adults learn the basics of drawing through sketchbook exercises. Under the guidance of professional artist and art educator Yelena Khanevskaya, participants will be introduced to drawing techniques and prompts that encourage observational and expressive drawing.
All the Colors of the Prairie
The evocative and impressionistic prairie landscapes of Yelena Khanevskaya will light up the Red Cloud Opera House gallery this autumn! Based out of her Wildcat Hills studio in western Nebraska, Khanevskaya uses her paints and canvases to translate commonplace occurrences into stunning glimpses of natural beauty. Whether it's a cloud formation, a long-abandoned homestead, or the outstretched shadows of a winter dawn, Khanevskaya both documents and elevates the subjects of her work.
Garan Coons and the Many Moccasins Dance Troupe
Oglala Lakota and Navajo performer Garan Coons returns to the Red Cloud Opera House, this time with his Many Moccasins Dance Troupe! Join us for an unforgettable evening of dance and storytelling accompanied by beautiful music.
Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal
Virtual Author Series: Margot Kahn and Hillary Behrman
An Evening with Philip Daniel
We are delighted to welcome composer and pianist Philip Daniel to the Red Cloud Opera House for a night of beautiful music and Willa Cather's most enduring literature. Join us for what promises to be a memorable concert including original compositions inspired by My Ántonia as well as music Daniel has written during his travels across the globe.
Programming at the National Willa Cather Center's Red Cloud Opera House is made possible with the support of the Baldwin Foundation, Nebraska Arts Council, and Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
