Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!
Wow! The amount of snow we have had this year has left me speachless. Well, almost. I had a lot to say when we had to postpone our family Christmas on Friday because we simply didn't want to risk our lives driving to Lincoln. It was kind of nice however spending the day with my husband and kids and not having someplace to rush off too. From inside, the snow was beautiful. Outside, not so much.
Our 1 year old lab Mayday does not like being outside in the cold unless of course we are out there with her playing! She got her face all snowy trying to dig out one of her toys.
Vote for the Grand Prize winner in the Nebraska Tourism
Byways Geopicting Contest
Cast your opinion until Jan. 15, 2010
LINCOLN, NEB. (Dec. 24, 2009) -Voting has commenced for the four finalists in the Nebraska Department of Economic Development's Travel and Tourism Division yearlong byways geopicting contest. The winning geopics were selected through online balloting on the Tourism Division's Web site, http://www.visitnebraska.gov/.
The four finalists are:
- Ross Sukup, who took a panoramic photo off the Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway
- Bruce Hoye, who took an image of a sunset over the Platte River, near the Lincoln Highway Scenic & Historic Byway
- Harry Reitz, who snapped an image of a Nebraska sunset north of the Heritage Highway
- Ken Stanley, who took an image of a windmill off the Lincoln Highway Scenic & Historic Byway
Voting is open to the public and can be accessed at www.visitnebraska.gov/geopict. Voting will continue until Jan. 15, 2010. The grand prize winner will receive a laptop computer valued at $1,000.
"Acting Up in Class" is Okay at the Lofte
Manley, NE [December 29 , 2009]- At the Lofte Community Theatre in Manley, acting up in class is not only accepted, but strongly encouraged. Back by popular demand, the Lofte is gathering its most talented artists in a classroom environment to teach and prepare young actors and actresses. Four separate classroom sessions will cover Acting Basics, Intro to Dance, Vocal Audition and Stage Combat.
This one-day theater workshop will take place on Saturday, January 23 from 10am to 2:30pm. Enrollment is open to young people ages 10-18 at any level of experience. Space for this event is limited and slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Classes will run from 10am-2:30pm on Saturday, January 23rd. Participants should plan on arriving fifteen minutes early for check-in.
Tuition for the one-day workshop is $50 per student and includes a box lunch. Each student will also receive a graduation gift. Questions may be directed to Anne Pope at LoftePR@Lofte.com. To obtain a registration sheet, please call the Lofte box office at (402)234-2553 or download it at www.Lofte.com.
The Lofte Community Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization supported in part by The Cooper Foundation, The Midlands Community Foundation, and the Cass County Visitors Promotion Committee. The Lofte Community Theatre is dedicated to providing opportunities for area residents of all ages to participate in the creation process and companionship of live theatre in rural Nebraska and to enjoy the social, artistic, and educational benefits of this art form.
The 2010 Nebraska Travel Guide is now available!
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This year's issue will inspire you explore our state with stories on nature-based excursions, scenic byways, frontier history, family-friendly adventures, arts and culture, and so much more. There are even a couple of kids' pages with fun games to play in the car. So what are you waiting for? Order your free copy today at www.visitnebraska.gov