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UNK Counseling Center is ready to help students with stressful transitions
The staff at the UNK Counseling Center recognizes the challenges of transitions, especially for new students. Kiphany Hof, associate director of counseling, hopes to spread the word about the services the center offers. “It’s important for us to get information in front of students at new student enrollment,” she said. “We also go to some of the living/learning communities like Thompson Scholars and KHOP, the Kearney Health Opportunities Program.
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BBQ and competition on Sat. Aug.
KEARNEY — Something in the air will smell good when the annual BBQ on the Bricks event fires up in Downtown Kearney: The Bricks beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday. “These guys are a notch above,” Rob Humphreys, organizer of the event, said about the teams of cooks who specialize in barbecuing various meats. “About 1 o’clock it will start smelling pretty good down there.
Kearney middle school to perform at DC for Veteran's Day
Stacy Bean understands how a trip like this can change the lives of the students she teaches. “The 13- and 14-year-olds are going on this trip and it’s going to be such an impact on them,” the Kearney Public Middle School band director said. “It might be life changing for some of them.” Each year the seventh graders pick the music for the Veterans Day program at one of the middle schools.
Vintage bookstore creates place of community in central Nebraska
Welcoming, relaxing and bursting with books — that’s how Amy Rundstrom describes the newly established Open Book Vintage Bookstore at 942 W. 24th St., along with the idea that “the joy is in the discovery.” “I hope it will be a light, open, airy space, welcoming to everyone,” she said. The privately owned, nonprofit bookstore, located south of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus, began with an idea from Carol Lilly.
Listen to 'This Ol’ Guitar' with Karen Lee Ussary
KEARNEY — Karen Lee wanted to keep this special guitar in her family because it provided a strong connection to her father. “He died when I was 14,” she said. “He was teaching my brother how to play the guitar, but my brother had no interest whatsoever in it. I think my dad just wanted to leave a legacy. I always sat outside the house, under the window, listening to the music.
Open Book offers a break from digital life in Kearney NE
Welcoming, relaxing and bursting with books — that’s how Amy Rundstrom describes the newly established Open Book Vintage Bookstore at 942 W. 24th St., along with the idea that “the joy is in the discovery.” “I hope it will be a light, open, airy space, welcoming to everyone,” she said. The privately owned, nonprofit bookstore, located south of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus, began with an idea from Carol Lilly.
Open Book offers a break from digital life in Kearney NE
Welcoming, relaxing and bursting with books — that’s how Amy Rundstrom describes the newly established Open Book Vintage Bookstore at 942 W. 24th St., along with the idea that “the joy is in the discovery.” “I hope it will be a light, open, airy space, welcoming to everyone,” she said. The privately owned, nonprofit bookstore, located south of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus, began with an idea from Carol Lilly.
2 American icons passed away recently
American culture lost two cartoon characters last week — Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan. Bam, just like that the hopes and dreams of many young men evaporated into nothingness as these two icons proved to the world that they are just like you and me, except worse. Growing up in the late 1960s and early 1970s, I found myself enthralled with the music of Ozzy. I liked the loud nature of it, the aggressive stance and — what else? Fifty years later, I’m not so sure.
Crane River Theater's 30-member cast gives energy to infectious 'Legally Blonde'
Steve Barth, executive director of Crane River Theater, calls “Legally Blonde” an infectious, fun time from beginning to end. “It’s based on the 2001 novel and movie by the same name that starred Reese Witherspoon,” he said. “In 2007, it became a Broadway musical, promoted by MTV. It became such a hit because not only were the characters and the story captured within the musical, the music they put to it was really upbeat, fun and contemporary.
Rick Brown: Everyone's a genius now, but the definition is nebulous
While listening to the radio the other day, I heard a woman describe her father as a genius for inventing a sandwich with corned beef and sauerkraut. According to the legend, Reuben Kulakofsky played poker with some buddies on a regular basis in Omaha from 1920 through 1935. The Jewish grocer made a habit of frequently asking for the sandwich, and the name stuck, The Reuben. For this, his daughter deemed her dad a genius.
Cruise Nite main event is show and shine Saturday in Downtown Kearney: The Bricks
After 38 years, news travels fast about Cruise Nite. “About two weeks ago, a fellow called me from Alaska,” said Brad Kernick, part of the Steering Committee for the Central Nebraska Auto Club. “He said he would be making a tour of the United States, and he was coming through Kearney in time for Cruise Nite week.” The man owns a classic Fastback Ford Mustang.
Kearney Community Theatre presents “The Addams Family”
KEARNEY — The musical, “The Addams Family,” looks at what it means to be “normal” from two different perspectives. “It’s a very funny telling of what happens when two families meet each other,” said Laura Lillyman, artistic director of the production. “It’s about coming to terms with who you really are. Lots of the characters go through some growth and development.
Hastings native and comedian Nick Hoff to do Kearney show
Comedian Nick Hoff returns to central Nebraska for a show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, at The World Theatre. Originally from Hastings, the performer now calls the Los Angeles area home. He replied to six emailed questions about his comedy. Q: You’ve been performing in central Nebraska for several years. What brings you back to this part of the country? HOFF: Even though I tour all over the country, I make sure to get back through Nebraska because I grew up here.
ChatGPT and AI helps write columns
I am a little late with my column this week because I’ve been on vacation, so I have decided to ask artificial intelligence to help out. “Hey, ChatGPT, write an award-winning personal essay about AI. While you're at it make it whimsical, inter071525-kh-opn-ricks-columnesting, compelling and thought-provoking.” Response from ChatGPT: Lack of planning on your part, Rick, does not constitute an emergency on my part. You’re not the only one who has a life around here.
Omaha native Billy McGuigan will perform high-energy '60s hits at Kearney's Merryman
Billy McGuigan and his band created a show of ‘60s dance music that reaches for new heights — almost. “I wouldn’t say we have created the ultimate ‘60s dance party because that would only be if the original artists were all there,” the musician said in an interview from his home in Omaha. “We’ve taken your favorite ‘60s songs, the ones we all learned in garage bands, and we’ve thrown them together.
Overview of Cruise Nite 2025 with Brad Kernick
KEARNEY — After 38 years of celebrating car culture in central Nebraska, Brad Kernick understands that Cruise Nite means more than just car shows. “It started as just a one-day car show with a dance at night,” said Kernick, a member of the steering committee for Central Nebraska Auto Club, the host for the annual event. “And that was it. But there is a strong car culture in this region and there are lots and lots and lots of people that have cool cars.
Art in the Park gives artists and patrons a chance to meet
KEARNEY — As an artist, Alissa Harris understands the tension between creating artwork that will sell and exploring new ideas in her work. “I know it can be a struggle to stay fresh and unique,” she said. “The artists who come to Art in the Park are constantly making new things. Yes, they will show some older work, but there’s a healthy, dynamic mix of fresh and exciting artwork.” Now in its 54th year, Art in the Park, presented by Kearney Artist Guild, will feature more than 70 regional artists.
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Children’s theater program to stop in Minden to work with up to 50 kids to present “Hercules!”
MINDEN — Annabelle Leete and Abigail Ehrlich hit the road this summer with a lofty goal: to bring children’s educational theater to places like Minden.
Trump seems to get away with using F-bomb, columnist says Original
Thank goodness Trump dropped the F-bomb live on TV. In case you missed it, he decided to use language that, when I was younger, would have given me the opportunity to get to know a bar of soap in an intimate way. While leaving the White House on June 24, the president said, “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f*** they’re doing,” referring to Israel and Iran in a “family” way.
Minden Opera House will perform Hercules this month
MINDEN — Annabelle Leete and Abigail Ehrlich hit the road this summer with a lofty goal: To bring children’s educational theater to places like Minden.
Coming Saturday: MONA’s Makers Day, experience art firsthand at museum in Kearney
In addition to all the artwork available at the Museum of Nebraska Art, patrons can come in on Saturday and make their own creations. “The afternoon will be a fun, family-filled day where people can wander through the galleries and see the amazing exhibitions we currently have on view,” said Gina Garden, marketing coordinator for the museum. “In addition to that, we have creation stations throughout the museum providing hands-on activities for patrons of all ages.
Kearney County Days Celebration at Pioneer Village in Minden
William Ascarza, director of Pioneer Village, hopes to make some connections during Kearney County Days at the museum on Saturday and Sunday. “We want to connect the museum to the community and the community to the museum,” he said in an interview from his office at Pioneer Village. “The importance of Kearney County Days is that the event is community oriented. It’s really about having that connection.
Rick Brown: Being a father, puppeteer and telling a joke too many times
My dad used to say, “Every day is Father’s Day.” I think he meant I should appreciate him everyday of the year and not wait until one special day rolls around in June. Or maybe he meant that I could not do enough to acknowledge his importance in my life. I’m not sure. Regardless of that, I tell my children something similar when the third Sunday in June shows up on the calendar — make it small, expensive and keep the receipt.
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Brown column: Father’s Day
My dad used to say, “Every day is Father’s Day.” I think he meant I should appreciate him everyday of the year and not wait until one special day rolls around in June. Or maybe he meant that I could not do enough to acknowledge his importance in my life. I’m not sure. Regardless of that, I tell my children something similar when the third Sunday in June shows up on the calendar — make it small, expensive and keep the receipt.
Young people can explore at Rowe Sanctuary’s summer camps near Gibbon
Rowe Sanctuary’s summer camps give young people an opportunity to learn about nature through hands-on experiences. They also get to learn from the river. “They get to come out to Rowe,” said Anne Troyer, senior coordinator of outreach for the sanctuary. “That’s the most unique part of the summer camps. It will be hands-on experiences out and about in the field, using various tools.
Comedian Mal Hall performs at the World Theatre
Mal Hall defines himself as a storyteller, more than a comedian. “My act has always mirrored whatever chapter of life I am currently in,” he said from his home in San Diego, California. “I am currently a dad of three kids under the ages of 6, so a lot of my stories are about comparing how my generation is raising our kids compared to how we were raised. That’s the bulk of the show.” Hall also includes observational comedy about everyday life.
Judd Hoos to headline Yanney Park Heritage Day
KEARNEY — When Shane Funk received a notice from a lawyer regarding the name of his newly formed band, he vowed to do something different regarding the next name he picked. “The band has been around since 2004,” he said in a phone interview from his home in Rapid City. “We had another band name, and we had a domain and everything. We had someone come out of the woodwork and put a cease and desist on that name because they had apparently trademarked it but weren’t using it.
'Easiness of summertime' — Concerts in the Park series begins with Kearney Municipal Band
After 37 years, the Concerts in the Park series gives patrons a dependable evening of music, entertainment and community. “People are used to it, and they are comfortable with it,” Brad Driml, executive director of Kearney Area Arts Council, said of the concert series. “I was going over our bands for the summer with some folks and they said, ‘You know, we never even look at the schedule. We just get our lawn chairs and go to the park.’ The concerts are an integral part of summertime in Kearney.
5 annual accordion festival this weekend
ORD — Accordion players can really shine whether in a group or as a single performer. “I think one of the most special things about the accordion is that it offers the opportunity for a one-man band,” said Dahn Hagge, director of The Golden Husk Theatre in Ord. “The accordion has been used in many genres of music and in many different cultures.
Minden Opera House will have Silver Celebration
MINDEN — Time flies. That’s how Marcy Brandt, executive director of the Minden Opera House, acknowledges the past quarter of a century. “It was Memorial Day weekend of 2000 when we first opened,” she said. “As we hit the 25th anniversary, we thought, let’s just give that a go again, let’s celebrate that it’s been 25 years and how time flies.” Built in 1891 by Civil War veteran Wray Thorn, the Minden Opera House featured plays and Monday night dances with traveling bands.
MONA in Kearney is open to the public and currently showing six exhibits
The Museum of Nebraska Art reopened on May 3 after a four-year renovation that almost doubled the size of the museum. MONA features six exhibits of artwork along with classes and events throughout the month of May. For details and information on the listed events, call 308-865-8559 or visit MONA.UNK.edu. Current exhibitions: “Magic and Loss: Charley Friedman and Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez” – now through July 20 — featuring work by Omaha artists Charley Friedman and Nancy Friedemann-Sanchez.
Composer Kyle Krause draws on past, brings balance to music for Kearney Symphony Orchestra
Composer Kyle Krause met Alison Gaines, director of Kearney Symphony Orchestra, when he auditioned for a youth symphony in Illinois more than two decades ago. “We go pretty far back,” he said in an interview from his home in Stoney Brook, New York. “I met her during my freshman year in high school. She was conducting the orchestra. I became the pianist, and we ended up working together throughout high school.
Rick's column: Let's ban foods I don't like
Yes, in the past I’ve been critical of Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s suggestions about food, how he wants to make sure nobody in Nebraska ever, never, ever gets to eat any fake meat. Well, this time, our governor has some sound ideas about limiting soda and energy drinks from the SNAP program, previously known as food stamps. “We are starving in the midst of plenty,” Pillen piously noted.
Crane River Theater to present 'Escape to Margaritaville' musical
Director Steve Barth made a simple confession during an interview: “I was not a parrot head.” Devoted fans of singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett call themselves parrot heads. They often dressed in colorful outfits while attending concerts by the late performer, something that Barth understands. “I didn’t realize how much I liked Jimmy Buffett’s music until I started working on this show,” he said. “Sometimes a jukebox musical loosely throws in a story with the songs of an artist.
Comedian Chris Voth to perform in Kearney on April 26
Chris Voth took a few minutes away from a high school soccer game to explain his comedy. “I like to show up just long enough for my students to see me, so they know I was here,” he said in an interview from a soccer field in Denver. “There’s a couple students I really like, and I wanted them to know I was supporting them, even if I’m now just sitting in my Jeep.” Voth tells jokes, works as a teacher, wrote a book and also made a feature-length film.
Kusi Taki to perform at The Tassel, 'share this message of peace'
Oscar Rios Pohirieth and his bandmates in Kusi Taki have an important reason for sharing the music of South America with audiences in Nebraska. “It’s because we are neighbors,” he said in an interview from his home in Lincoln. “Yes, we now live in the state of Nebraska, but we come from faraway places. And there’s a song we’re going to play that talks exactly about that.
Events and concerts in the Kearney NE area
Events Poetry reading with Matt Mason, 7 p.m. Thursday, Kearney Public Library, 2020 First Ave. 308-233-3282; KearneyLib.org. Free admission. Mason is the former Nebraska state poet. Screening of “The Peanut Butter Falcon,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, The World Theatre, 2318 Central Ave. 308-234-8046; TheWorldTheatre.org. A down-on-his-luck crab fisherman embarks on a journey to get a young man with Down syndrome to a professional wrestling school in rural North Carolina. Free admission.
Movies playing this week in the Kearney area
Gladiator II (R for bloody violence) action, adventure — After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people. Stars Connie Nielson. Directed by Ridley Scott (“Thelma & Louise”). 148 minutes. Hastings Museum.
Poetry Month events at Kearney library feature rising poets and emeritus state poet Matt Mason
Christine Walsh, assistant director of Kearney Public Library, acknowledges a simple reason for enjoying poetry. “Playing with words can be fun,” she said. “I think poets do a beautiful job of taking words that maybe we wouldn’t normally connect and weaving them into a story — or they use them to paint a picture. I think that everyone who hears a poem hears or sees something different.
Larry Gatlin to perform at Merryman Performing Arts Center
Larry Gatlin wants everyone around him to feel at ease. The vocalist, known for his tenor voice and a string of country hits, helped himself to a bowl of his wife’s chicken soup during an interview with a reporter. “This is for print journalism?” Gatlin asked from his home outside of Nashville. “Then I can eat my soup while we talk. When you ask a question, I’ll take a bite.” Gatlin described his concert, scheduled for 7 p.m. April 8 at the Merryman Performing Arts Center, as a conversation.
Finding grace when working with students
Grace. I try to apply that to the students in the classes I teach at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. With more than my fair share of luck, I landed a position as a graduate assistant in the English Department teaching English 101 and 102. After I retired as a school bus driver in 2022, I thought it would be fun to take writing classes. I learned of my acceptance to graduate school on a Friday and started classes the following Monday with the goal of producing some creative writing.
Bravo events from concerts to events in the Kearney area
Events ■ “50 Years of Conservation at Rowe Sanctuary: Panel Discussion,” 2 p.m. Friday at Rowe Sanctuary at 44450 Elm Island Road., southwest of Gibbon. 308-468-5282; Rowe.Audubon.org. The event will feature a special panel of conservationists, crane experts, local storytellers, founding members and volunteers who were instrumental in Rowe's conservation success through the years. Free admission by registration.
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