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Art & Theater

Kearney’s yarn bombing project stitches together art and community

Kearney’s yarn bombing project stitches together art and community

  • MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB

Yarn bombing, a nationwide craze, has come to Kearney. Crocheters wrapped decorative crocheted pieces around trees and benches on Central Avenue and in the Merryman parking lot.

Colorful crosswalk murals aim to boost safety in downtown Kearney

Colorful crosswalk murals aim to boost safety in downtown Kearney

  • MIKE KONZ Enterprise Editor

Flowers, hearts and other colorful designs are appearing underfoot as volunteers work toward painting murals on 10 downtown Kearney crosswalks.

Yarn bombing will wrap downtown Kearney in color

Yarn bombing will wrap downtown Kearney in color

  • MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB

Colorful yarn designs will decorate trees, bicycle racks and benches. It's called yarn-bombing. Yarn is being collected for the project at three downtown sites.

New mural adds bold splash of color to downtown Kearney

New mural adds bold splash of color to downtown Kearney

  • MIKE KONZ Enterprise Editor

Inspired by sandhill cranes, the newest mural is helping shape the vision of Kearney’s Bricks Creative District.

Crane River brings the magic of 'Frozen' to kids of all ages

Crane River brings the magic of 'Frozen' to kids of all ages

  • MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB

“Three LED walls will help us bring these magical moments of the Kingdom of Arendelle to life,” Executive Director Steve Barth said. 

'Groundhog Day' opens Thursday at Kearney Community Theatre

'Groundhog Day' opens Thursday at Kearney Community Theatre

  • MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB

Did you love the movie “Groundhog Day"? Then you're going to love the musical, which opens tonight at Kearney Community Theatre.

Kearney's 55th Art in the Park: 70 artists, music and plenty of sunshine

Kearney's 55th Art in the Park: 70 artists, music and plenty of sunshine

  • MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB

Art in the Park returned to Harmon Park with handmade creations, food trucks, live entertainment and plenty of inspiration.

A sculptor in Kearney's backyard: The story behind the new 'Holding on to Freedom' eagle

A sculptor in Kearney's backyard: The story behind the new 'Holding on to Freedom' eagle

    Mike Sughroue is a farmer, a businessman and a sculptor on the side. His "Holding on to Freedom" eagle will be dedicated at the Buffalo County fairgrounds on Saturday. 

    Bronze eagle sculpture created for America 250 goes up at the Buffalo County fairgrounds

    Bronze eagle sculpture created for America 250 goes up at the Buffalo County fairgrounds

      A seven-foot-tall bronze statue of an eagle is now standing at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds. It was created by Mike Sughroue in honor of America's 250th birthday.

      Public art project planned to decorate Kearney light poles with 100 cranes, raise funds

      Public art project planned to decorate Kearney light poles with 100 cranes, raise funds

        Dawn Rotary hopes to fill Kearney with colorful crane art while raising money for local nonprofits through Cranes on Parade IV.

        World Theatre comedy show in Kearney features Roy Harrington, Mark Masters

        World Theatre comedy show in Kearney features Roy Harrington, Mark Masters

          Clean comedian Roy Harrington has performed on “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,” something he called a milestone of his career.

          Iron Horse Arts District: An arts renaissance in Holdrege

          Iron Horse Arts District: An arts renaissance in Holdrege

            The arts are thriving in Holdrege. Its Iron Horse Arts District has become a state-certified Creative District, with pop-up art galleries, arts festivals, colorful crosswalks and more.

            Unique state endowment backing arts and humanities programs, including many in the Panhandle, on chopping block

            Unique state endowment backing arts and humanities programs, including many in the Panhandle, on chopping block

              Gov. Jim Pillen pledges a yearly appropriation instead, but advocates behind State Cultural Endowment say pledge is no guarantee of money and could impact programs throughout the state, including many in the Panhandle.

              Musical based on real-life stories at Omaha's Table Grace Cafe is now onstage

              Musical based on real-life stories at Omaha's Table Grace Cafe is now onstage

                A new musical tells the story of Table Grace Cafe, the pay-as-you-can restaurant in downtown Omaha that gives unhoused and low-income people healthy meals.

                Movies & Television

                Creators devise exit strategy for ‘Colin from Accounts’

                Creators devise exit strategy for ‘Colin from Accounts’

                Tony-winning producer Jordan Roth jumps to acting in ‘The Shards’

                Tony-winning producer Jordan Roth jumps to acting in ‘The Shards’

                ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ gives us a reason to ‘toon in

                ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ gives us a reason to ‘toon in

                Tony winner Jordan Roth breaks through in 'The Shards' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Tony winner Jordan Roth breaks through in 'The Shards' | Streamed & Screened podcast

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                This fashion-forward new footwear brand is trending

                Content by Kelley Kouture. This Richmond, Virginia–based brand introduces a refined new perspective in luxury footwear.

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                Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                Provided content. As Canada’s population ages, a quiet public safety issue is becoming harder to ignore: wandering among people living with dementia.

                Building community, one cup at a time

                Building community, one cup at a time

                Content by The Cart and Co. This winter, The Cart and Co has popped up at 423 N. Main St., transforming their mobile headquarters into a cafe experience.

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                National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.

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                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

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