Community Calendar

On Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 2:00pm in the auditorium of the Betty Strong Encounter Center Sisters from the Outlaw Trail, Teresa Kay Orr and Marci Broyhill, will share western heritage with their program, “Working the Land.” Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.

This duo will highlight through story, song, and PowerPoint the men and women whose labors impacted our nation and our current lives. Teresa and Marci encourage you to, “Come find a chair and give your boots a rest. It is time to hear stories and music of the American West.”

Teresa’s original songs in her latest CD, Ladies and Outlaws, have been on the western music charts. Marci’s original stories have been compiled into a book, Nebraska’s Outlaw Trails: Facts, Legends & Lore

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.

Experience the music of the Civil War era as the First Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band brings the sounds and stories of a 19th-century military brass band to NMM Live!

The ensemble portrays the band of the original 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry Regiment of 1861–1862. Wearing Union infantry uniforms and performing authentic musical arrangements taken from actual Civil War band books, the group combines music and living history to offer audiences a glimpse into an important chapter of American musical life. The program includes songs by popular composers of the period, well-known opera selections, marches, and quicksteps. Each performance also incorporates historical narration explaining the music and sharing details about soldiering during the Civil War.

Based in the greater Omaha area, the band’s musicians are active in several of the region’s leading community ensembles, and several members hold graduate degrees in music. The First Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band regularly performs at museums, festivals, community events, and historical celebrations, preserving a tradition that was once an important part of civic life throughout the Midwest.

The ensemble is led by Bill Hall, founder and retired conductor of Omaha Symphonic Winds and former director of bands at Dana College. Hall holds three degrees in music and is a former member of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in Washington, D.C., and The United States Army Field Band.

This performance will be livestreamed at https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-live-video

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.

The Missouri River Choral Society will present "25th Anniversary: A 9/11 Tribute Concert" on Sunday, September 13 at 7:00 pm at the Bishop Heelan High School Auditorium. The event will feature imagery from the September 11, 2001 attacks, speakers and music to remember the horror experienced in the United States. Patriotic music will be mixed with emotional tributes to recall that day in history. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door or by calling 712-251-6705.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.