What's Going On?
Wednesday, Nov. 20
"Connections," presented by master illusionist Matt Adams,
"All Sunshine Between Shadows," artist talk and reception featuring photographer Héctor Adolfo Quintanar Pérez, 5 to 7 p.m., Calvin T. Ryan Library, University of Nebraska at Kearney. Photographs, which "shines a light on the Afro-Mexican population while fostering conversation among people from diverse backgrounds and examining themes such as identity, migration and societal change," remains on display through Friday, Nov. 22; free.
Gateway Farm Expo,
"Deathtrap," by Ira Levin, presented by the University of Nebraska at Kearney theater and directed by UNK student Lainey Schmeits,
"A Perk and a Prayer," free drive-thru coffee,
Bingo,
Thursday, Nov. 21
Third Thursday Dance, featuring Dolores Kimminau with a mix of polka, waltz, line dance, and country tunes., 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tabitha at Prairie Commons dining room, 3490 Ewoldt St. (just west of Grand Island Regional Medical Center). Refreshments provided; free; Krista Finley; 308-833-6112.
Celebration of Lights,
Tabitha's Closet, free clothing giveaway,
Coloring with Friends,
Bingo,
Friday, Nov. 22
Railside Christmas and Community Tree Lighting,
"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown," presented by the Hastings Community Theatre,
Saturday, Nov. 23
Northwest Music Boosters Craft Fair and Bake Sale, 31st annual, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2710 N. North Road. Event will feature more than 100 crafters and direct sale vendors, photos with Santa, bake sale, silent auction, raffle items, home décor and "gifts galore!" Lunch and other refreshments available in Mrs. Claus' Kitchen. Proceeds support vocal and instrumental music students at Northwest; 308-385-6398.
Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center holiday open house,
Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale,
"Moments That Matter," the Leadership Center's 10th annual Harvest Gala,
Hastings College Sachtleben Observatory,
Sunday, Nov. 24
Hastings Catholic Schools chicken noodle dinner and holiday bazaar,
Bingo,
On display
"Nature's Inspirations," featuring the work of local artists Amy J. McIntosh and Anita Louise, through Dec. 6, Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W. Second St. Library hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; 308-385-5333 or www.gilibrary.org
Hastings College Student Art Show, featuring 23 pieces from 18 students. through Dec. 15, Jackson Dinsdale Art Center, 700 E. 12th St. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 3 p.m. Saturday; free.
