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Annual Willa Cather conference focuses on reading the author’s library and a star-gazing walk
As a young girl growing up in Red Cloud, author Willa Cather created a “library” of her books in the back room of her father’s office. Each book was meticulously labeled and sometimes numbered — her own Dewey Decimal System. Next month, the 69th annual Willa Cather Spring Conference will focus on Cather’s love of reading and how […] The post Annual Willa Cather conference focuses on reading the author’s library and a star-gazing walk appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
MADORIN: Soul of the prairie
Some crave novelty. They like new places, people, foods, books, and websites. They love the thrill of discovery. Others, like me, find solace in returning to the familiar. That said, I’ve learned over decades that repeated encounters with the known leads to discovery of nuances missed during previous visits.
Historic Building in Red Cloud to be Transformed into Boutique Hotel
Experience the charm of Red Cloud, Nebraska with the new Hotel Garber! This 28-room boutique hotel, set in a historic building, offers stunning views of local attractions. With meeting spaces and a catering kitchen, it aims to attract small conferences. Completion is expected by end of next year.
Willa Cather’s newly renovated childhood home to be reopened Thursday
LINCOLN — Visitors will soon get a new look at the cozy, attic bedroom of Willa Cather’s childhood home in Red Cloud, which carried a special place in the heart of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. The room, and the rest of the 1½-story frame home, will reopen to public tours Thursday after a $1.2 million […] The post Willa Cather’s newly renovated childhood home to be reopened Thursday appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Local filmmakers debut paranormal documentary on Friday the 13th
Those who dare to go to a haunted theatre on Friday the 13th can see the world premiere of a paranormal documentary made by Colorado filmmakers. It follows the story of a Coloradan who purchased a home in Nebraska and discovered a room with haunted items.
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