Past Events
Summer Snow: A Celebration of Landscape
“How much it must mean to a man to love his country like this . . . ." – One of Ours, Willa Cather
Cather Book Club: Sapphira and the Slave Girl
On April 21 the Willa Cather Book Club will meet to discuss Sapphira and the Slave Girl. There are two meeting times available; 4:00 p.m. at Cherry Corner Estates and 6:00 at the Auld Public Library.
Matt Whipkey
When singer and songwriter Matt Whipkey performs an acoustic show at an intimate venue, he still plays like there’s a band behind him. Having earned an Omaha Arts and Entertainment Award for artist and album of the year in 2013, Whipkey’s strong lyrical command and virtuoso guitar work is mesmerizing. Whipkey will be joined by Corey Anderson on Saturday, April 16, at 7:00 PM for an acoustic rock & roll show.
Artist Reception for Mary Vaughan, Amy Sandeen, and Jack Sandeen
Eclectic and beautiful, the new exhibit at the Red Cloud Opera House Gallery is one-of-a-kind. Jack Sandeen, Amy Sandeen, and Mary Linnea Vaughan have collaborated to create the art exhibit Nature as Muse.
Nature as Muse Exhibit
Mary Vaughan and father-daughter duo, Jack and Amy Sandeen, will be joining forces to put together a beautiful exhibition. Every piece is inspired by an element of nature; the same landsape that inspired Willa Cather has inspired these three artists. Mary Vaughan is a talented plein air artist, Amy Sandeen is known for her fine art photography, and Jack Sandeen does phenomenal woodworking pieces.
Minions Movie
Despicable Me's favorite little helpers are back in a movie of their very own. The Red Cloud Opera House is excited to show the movie Minions on Saturday, March 26, at 11:00 AM. This party is complete with pizza and refreshments. The Annual Red Cloud Community Easter Egg Hunt will immediately follow the movie in the City Park.
Cather Book Club: Willa Cather's unfinished "Avignon Story"
On March 17 the Willa Cather Book Club will meet to discuss the unfinished "Avignon Story." There are two meeting times available; 4:00 p.m. at Cherry Corner Estates and 6:00 at the Auld Public Library.
The Lady With All The Answers
For decades, millions of Americans sipped their morning coffee and began their day reading three simple words, “Dear Ann Landers.” Eppie Lederer, better known as advice columnist Ann Landers, answered countless letters from lovelorn teens, confused couples, and a multitude of others in need of advice. But, many readers never knew that behind the advice columnist was a woman filled with class, charisma, and a whole lotta chutzpah!
Artist Reception for Gregory Summers
The public is invited to meet Gregory Summers and preview his exhibit at an artist’s reception on Friday, March 4, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The reception, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Red Cloud Opera House prior to the Nebraska Theatre Caravan production of Lady With All The Answers.
Read Across Red Cloud
If you've ever shared a beloved book with another person, you know the joy and excitement this small but meaningful act can bring. To highlight the value of books and reading, the National Education Association holds an annual Read Across America day every year on March 2, Dr. Seuss’ birthday. This year, the Willa Cather Foundation, Red Cloud Community Schools, Auld Public Library, Cherry Corners Estates, and Heritage Care Center are partnering to celebrate our inaugural Read Across Red Cloud event – a day for all ages to celebrate the joy and importance of reading.