Looking for Things to Do in Nebraska City? The month of April isn’t just about celebrating Arbor Day in Tree City USA, although it does include a full weekend to do just that! Experience art, music, and writing workshops before we recognize that Trees Color Our World during Nebraska City’s 2018 Arbor Day Festival.
Poetry & Pickin’ Music Performance and Gallery Talk
The Barada Hills of Nebraska Exhibit features watercolors by John Frederick Lokke and poetry by Jan Chism Wright. The exhibit will be on display April 3- 28, 2018 in the Kimmel Gallery at the Morton-James Public Library. A special night of music by Jeff and Mary Barker will include a gallery talk.
When: Monday, April 9, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Where: Kimmel Gallery, Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso, 68410
Website: gonebraskacity.com
Tickets: Free
Possibilities of Collage Writing
Possibilities of Collage WritingJoin us for an Italian dinner buffet and a workshop on collage writing led by Robin Rozanski, an artist in residence at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts. Like visual collage, collage writing brings eclectic pieces together to tell a new story or refresh an old one, and can provide a powerful storytelling alternative to traditional formats.
Great for beginners and advanced writers alike. Reservations requested by April 11.
When: Friday, April 13, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast, 2018 6th Ave, 68410
Website: bbwhisperingpines.com/calendar/
Tickets: $22 includes buffet and workshop
Letter Writing: A Lost Art
Letter Writing: A Lost ArtJoin us for lunch and a fun filled workshop on letter writing. Workshop led by Robin Rozanski, an artist in residence at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts. Whether it’s to pass along advice to your children as they grow, or to reconnect a friendship, a handwritten letter is satisfying in a way that email and text will never be. Heartfelt correspondence is truly a gift that keeps on giving.
Great for beginners and advanced writers alike. Reservations requested by April 11.
When: Saturday, April 14, 11:00am-2:00pm
Where: Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast, 2018 6th Ave, 68410
Website: bbwhisperingpines.com/calendar/
Tickets: $18 includes lunch and workshop
Arbor Day 2018 – Trees Color Our World
What better place to celebrate Arbor Day than in Arbor Day’s Hometown and Tree City USA! Nebraska City will be buzzing with activities all weekend long including a 5K/10K Fun Run, Bloody Mary Competition, Parade, Home and Garden show and so much more!
At Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast we’ll be practicing yoga in the garden followed by healthy snacks on Friday evening and hosting appetizers as part of Saturday night’s Progressive Dinner.
Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the GardenWhen: Friday, April 27, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast, 2018 6th Ave, 68410
Website: bbwhisperingpines.com/calendar/
Tickets: $15 / Free for overnight guests
1st Annual Progressive Dinner
Sponsored by Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce and Progressive Insurance — Ride the trolley around Nebraska City and dine at five stops including appetizers at Whispering Pines. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 9th thru Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce.
When: Saturday, April 28, 4:45pm-10:45pm
Where: Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast, 2018 6th Ave, 68410 and other venues.
Website: bbwhisperingpines.com/calendar/
Tickets: $75