About
Kearney
Cultural
Partners
The Kearney Cultural Partners is a group of vital organizations that are dedicated to bringing a rich assortment of art, music, dance, theater, movies, history, literature, and family fun to Kearney residents and visitors all year round.
Monthly Featured Events
We will be featuring KCP members and their events, giving you a chance to meet the partners, see the great events that are planned and help you “Find The Fun” in Kearney.
October
Kearney Symphony Orchestra
October 15 First concert of KSO’s 119th season, Alison Gaines, conductor. “All-American Homecoming” – featuring “Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue” with Nathan Buckner, pianist. https://www.unk.edu/kso
MONA & The World Theatre
October 17 Join us for a FREE showing of the movie “Coco” 6:00 p.m. – Special Presentation in celebration of Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) | 7:00 p.m. – “Coco” https://mona.unk.edu/mona/education-events/public-programs/
Rowe Sanctuary
October 20 FREE Public Event at Yanney Park. Crafts, live raptors, candle-lit hike, face painting, owl pellet dissection, glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt and more. https://rowe.audubon.org/events/fall-nature-festival
Kearney Concert Association
October 28 Celebrating 100 years of Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue with 12 piece big band led by trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann plus other great swing tunes. http://kearneyconcerts.org
November
Kearney Artist Guild
November 2 & 3 FREE admission. 20 local, talented ARTISTS will present their creations for your viewing pleasure with an opportunity to purchase. Bring a friend! https://www.kearneyartistguild.com/calendar-events
Kearney Public Library
November 13 Dr. Linda Van Ingen will be presenting “Are Women New to Politics: Nebraska Women as a Case Study”- Brown Bag History Series. https://cityofkearney.org/1913/Brown-Bag-History-Series
Kearney Concert Association
November 25 Nayo Jones, a New Orleans regular, is a vocal jazz virtuoso who’s been compared to Natalie Cole, Nancy Wilson, even Whitney Houston. She’ll be backed by a 3-piece band. http://kearneyconcerts.org
Kearney Family YMCA
November 28 Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day! Gobble Wobble (12 and under), 2 mile and 5 mile races! Bring your pup for a chance to win our TOP DOG award. Registration required. https://raceroster.com/events/2024/91388/kearney-family-ymca-turkey-trot-and-gobble-wobble