What's Going On
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Election Day: Don't forget to vote!!
Fall Bazaar, hosted by United Women in Faith of First United Methodist Church, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marian Hall, 408 W. 11th St., Wood River. Event includes coffee and rolls (8 a.m.); chili, chicken noodle soup and pie (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) freewill offerings; and "new to you" tables, offering quilts and other handmade items.
Soup & Pie Day, hosted by Messiah Lutheran Church, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 415 S. 18th St., Aurora. Menu includes chili and chicken and vegetable soups and pie; $10 for those age 11 and older, $5 for children 4-10; children 3 and younger eat for free; take-out available. Proceed will benefit community enrichment programs; 402-694-2017.
Catherine Fosket Liederkranz Children's Theatre auditions for "Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil" by Charlotte Nixon,
Wednesday, Nov. 6
"Willa Cather Writes the Immigrant Experience in Rural Nebraska," presented by Rachel Olson, director of education and engagement for the Willa Cather Foundation, 1:30 p.m., Wilson Auditorium, 814 N. Turner Ave., Hastings. The talk, hosted by the Hastings College Department of Languages and Literatures, will examine the immigrant experience in rural Nebraska through the lens of Cather's distinct portrayals of foreign-born individuals and the varying degrees to which communities welcomed or excluded them. No admission charge.
"A Perk and a Prayer," free drive-thru coffee,
Bingo,
Thursday, Nov. 7
Pitch Party for Seniors,
"David Kaufmann: Businessman, Community Leader, Philanthropist, Quiet Hero," presented by Michelle Setlik, Hall County Historical Society vice president, 6 p.m., at Kearney Public Library, 2020 First Ave.. Free; Setlik, 308-380-4480.
"Illusions and Imitations," artist's talk by UNK faculty member Victoria Goro-Rapoport, 3:30 p.m., Walker Art Gallery, Fine Arts Building, University of Nebraska at Kearney. Exhibit feature more than 70 photos from the streets of Venice, Italy, from remains on display through Nov. 15.
Tabitha's Closet, free clothing giveaway,
Coloring with Friends,
Bingo,
Friday, Nov. 8
Marine Corp Birthday celebration, hosted by Chef Anthony and the Business Coalition for Veterans, 11 a.m., Grand Generation Center, 304 E. Third St. Program will honor veterans, and include entertainment and a meal served by the center; reservations required (nominal charge); 308-385-5308; information: Chef Anthony, 308-227-8018
"Catapult," 6:30 p.m., Merryman Performing Arts Center, 225 W. 22nd St., Kearney. Featured on season 8 of "America's Got Talent," Catapult is a nationally touring group of artists whose interpretive dance and acrobatics create visual stories for the whole family. Note: This is not part of the season package; general admission tickets are $15; 308-698-8297.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Toast Nebraska: Holiday Wine Festival, fourth annual hosted by the Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Association, noon to 8 p.m., Pinnacle Bank Expo Center; ages 21 and older only. Tickets are $65 and include unlimited tastings from all participating wineries; designated driver tickets are $25; www.toastwinefest.com
Bygone Book Club, "One of Ours," by Willa Cather,
Pancake Feed, hosted by Faith Christian Church and the United Congregational Church, 8 to 11 a.m. UCC fellowship hall, 405 E. Bismark. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, drinks and coffee; freewill donations will be used for the HVAC replacement project at UCC.
"Zemire and Azor" (Beauty and the Beast), presented by Loper Opera, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Miriam Drake Theatre, University of Nebraska at Kearney. This 75-minute production retells the classic fairytale in a new English translation using comedy, singing and ballet and is appropriate for children of all ages Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children and are available through the UNK Theatre Box Office; 308-865-8417.
Drive-thru mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Loaves & Fishes ministry of Trinity United Methodist Church, 9:30 a.m., College Park, 3180 Highway 34, Grand Island; do not arrive before 7:30 a.m. (best time is between 9 and 11 a.m.); enter on Tech Drive. No income or ID requirements, but some information will be requested (number in household, ages, etc.). Boxes are from Food Bank for the Heartland in Omaha, an equal opportunity provider; FoodBankHeartand.org ; Trinity UMC, 308-382-1952.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Mistletoe Market,
"The Crimes and Times of Stephen Dee Richards, Nebraska Serial Killer," a Voices of the Past program presented by the Hall County Historical Society, 2 p.m., Burlington Station, Sixth and Plum street. UNK history professor Nathan Tye will share the story of the man who was executed on Minden's courthouse square in 1879. Admission is $5; HCHS members admitted free; Michelle Setlik, HCHS vice president, 308-380-4480.
The Shucks Brothers, bluegrass, country, and western swing favorites, 2 p.m., Central City Per-forming Arts Center, Edwin and Bernice Lock Theatre. Presented by the Merrick Arts Council, tickets at the door for nonmembers are $15 for adults; students admitted free; 308-940-0274 or
The Nebraska Brass, in concert, 2:30 p.m., Wood River High School Performing Arts Theatre, 13800 W. Wood River Road, Wood River. Program will be half Christmas music and half a blend of classical, Dixieland and jazz. Presented as part of the Celebrate Wood River Performing Arts Series, there is no admission charge; Vince Boudreau at 308-379-7612.
Hastings Multicultural Festival, annual event dedicated to celebrating different cultures from around the world with entertainment, activities and food, 1 to 3 p.m., Kiewit Gymnasium, 715 E. Seventh St., Hastings. Hosted by Hastings College and YWCA Adams County; no admission charge.
Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival,
St. Paul American Legion annual "Cow Dance,"
Bingo,
Bingo, hosted by Knights of Columbus, Council No. 1159, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary's Cathedral Square, 112 S. Cedar.
Monday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day
Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast,
On display
Hastings College Faculty Exhibition," featuring works by Dr. Brian Corr, Patrick McGuan, Shabnam Jannesari, Jerome Dubas and Turner McGehee, through Nov. 6, Jackson Dinsdale Art Gallery, Hastings College, 700 E. 12th St., Hastings. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; no admission charge.
"Braided Water: Interlacing Routes in Deep Time and Space," an art installation by Susan Knight, through Nov. 17, Stuhr Museum. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission for nonmembers is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors and $12 for children 6-12; 308-385-5316 or www.stuhrmuseum.org
"Nebraska Roots," celebrating the state's history and the "joys of rural life," through Nov. 8, Plainsman Museum, 210 16th St., Aurora. Museum hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday. Admission: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors age 60 and older, $4 for students 5-17, free for children 4 and younger; 402-694-6531 or plainsmanmuseum.org
