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13 Episodes 2020 - 2020
Episode 1
Thu, Jan 16, 2020
The Chief Goes to Washington - A statue of Chief Standing Bear is unveiled in the nation's capital. Marooned in the South Pacific - A World War II Navy vet recalls his harrowing experience of being lost at sea. Standing Strong - A small boy with a rare condition finds a new path to his future. Satisfying Surprises - An enthusiastic artist makes cool art with hot wax.
Episode 2
Thu, Jan 23, 2020
Costume Play - The fun nerd culture of cosplay on display at the annual Omaha ComicCon festival, with people of all ages creating and wearing elaborate comic book and movie character costumes. Painting in Red - She grew up as a big Husker fan and now this talented, young artist's passion for Nebraska athletics has given her artwork a new life. Saving Emery's Masterpiece - In a rustic shed in his family's farm, Emery Blagdon worked tirelessly to construct his 'Healing Machine.' Today his lifetime obsession is considered a major work of art. But how do you conserve such an unusual collection of objects? Brown Sheep Company - There are just a handful of yarn mills in the United States, but one of the best is in Mitchell. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of this multi-generational, family-owned company that's incorporating green technology into their business.
Episode 3
Thu, Jan 30, 2020
Vintage Winery - Nebraska's wine industry has seen significant growth in the last decade and leading the way is James Arthur Vineyards, the oldest operating winery in the state. Enjoy a visit to their estate and meet these Nebraska wine making pioneers. Volleyball - A State Treasure - Starting in 1977, former Nebraska Volleyball head coach Terry Pettit made an intentional effort to grow the sport of women's volleyball in our state. By the time he retired in 1999, the Godfather of Volleyball left a strong foundation for high school, club, and college coaches to build upon in the 21st century. Racin' Wiener Dogs - One of the more popular events at the annual Germanfest in Syracuse are the Wiener Dog Races. Dachshunds may have short legs, but they have mighty hearts. The Most Beautiful Man in the World - He was once heralded as the 'Most Beautiful Man in the World.' Noted artist, poet and dancer Paul Swan grew up in Crab Orchard, Nebraska but made a name for himself in Paris and New York, painting and sculpting the likes of Isadora Duncan, Willa Cather and John F. Kennedy, among others. Through exhibits and artifacts on display at the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney, we explore the story behind this mysterious artist. Anti-Horse Thief Society - A group of small town citizens fed up with horse thieves took matters in their own hands when they formed an association called the 'Anti-Horse Thief Society.'
Episode 4
Thu, Feb 6, 2020
A Shared Experience - Award-wining graphic artist Dani Donovan was taken by surprise when her illustrations about living with ADHD went viral on social media. Diagnosed with ADHD as a young adult, Dani's ability to visually describe how the disorder affects her thought process has connected with people across the globe. She's been interviewed by the BBC and is followed by comedian/actor Mindy Kaling. But, Dani measures her real success in the positive impact her art is having on others and how it's helping break the stigma so often associated with mental health issues. Let Your Passion Set You Free - A simple tin cup inspired Chris Hagemann's interest in the craft of tinmaking. It took him twenty years to find a tinsmith who'd could share their expertise and today, Chris spends much of his time working in his studio creating pieces of beauty and functionality that look as if they were made in another century. Edwina Justus - When she was hired at Union Pacific in the early 1970s, Edwina Justus was one of five black women who worked in the Omaha office. Within a few short years, she would become the company's first female African American locomotive engineer. Shadows on the Screen - A filmmaker returns to his hometown of Grand Island and discovers rare footage of the town from the 20's, 30's and 50's. He hosts a premiere at the Grand Theatre in Grand Island, revealing the newly restore footage featuring rare scenes of everyday life.
Episode 5
Thu, Feb 13, 2020
One Fast Dude - He may not be recognized in his own state, but Ashton Lambie is well-known in the sport of cycling as one of the fastest track bicycle riders in the world. Referred to as 'the kid from Nowhere,' he's currently training for a spot on the Olympic team. We visit with the Lincoln-native who's making serious waves in the track cycling world. Racing's Ultimate Insider - It's been more than 50 years since Bob McKee began his career designing and building race cars. Today he's known as one of racing's most innovative and versatile engineers. The ultimate racing insider may not be a household name for racing fans, but anybody on pit road in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s knew McKee as one of the sport's best car builders. During his illustrious career McKee has had a part in winning Indy Car teams, was a crew member of the winning car in Italy's famous Monza Race, and has also built race cars for actors and astronauts. Nebraska's Tuberculous Hospital - In early 20th Century a small home in Kearney became an important hospital to treat Tuberculosis. An infectious lung disease easily spread with a cough or a sneeze, an alarming number of people fell ill. The state of Nebraska realized the best way to combat the epidemic was to treat those stricken and in 1911 the legislature passed a bill that created the Nebraska Hospital for the Tuberculous The Crane Carver - A visit with retired farmer Gene Gustafson who took up wood carving and became known for his hand-carved Sandhill Cranes. Gene lived near the Platte River his entire life and over the course of twenty years, he whittled an estimated 500 birds.
Episode 6
Thu, Feb 20, 2020
Art Farm - In the heart of rural Nebraska near the tiny village of Marquette is a farmstead like no other. It is home to a nonprofit artist residency program called Art Farm where abstract sculptures occupy more acreage than center pivots. Some 80 artists from around the world travel to Art Farm each year for the chance to spend time on this eccentric acreage, with a roster of more than 800 artists from 23 countries thus far. The competitive program accepts applications from most anyone in pursuit of a creative enterprise. In exchange for a residency, the artists contribute 12 hours of labor on the farm each week. We explore the art and the artists who embrace this unique residency. Vintage Red - Nebraska fans yearn for things that connect them to Husker football. For JC Wickstrom, this overwhelming desire led him to build a vast collection of Husker memorabilia which he now shows off in a unique sports gallery in downtown Lincoln. Where Time Slows Down - At the Willa Cather Spring Conference in Red Cloud, Omaha sculptor Littleton Alston is about to unveil his early version of what will ultimately be a 7-foot bronze statue of Willa Cather, destined for Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. New Ears for Ancient Music - A recent chart-topping musical recording came from a group you wouldn't expect in a place you wouldn't expect. In a seminary near Denton, Gregorian chanting is a part of everyday life. Several priests who graduated from the seminary recently came together as The Fraternity to release a recording of these chants called Requiem. Requiem topped the classical music charts for 13 weeks following its release in the spring of 2017. Learn more about these unique artists and the religious community that has been using Gregorian chants as part of its daily worship for hundreds of years. Big-Time Radio in Clay Center - In the 1920s, a chicken incubator baron in Clay Center started a radio station to market his products. In just a few years, KMMJ turned into a regional tourist attraction and a launching pad for performers.
Episode 7
Thu, Feb 27, 2020
A Model to Remember - Larry Bower's current model building project is extra-special to him because it's a memorial to his dad. Larry's father was as a fireman who served on the Ralph J. Scott fireboat that was attached to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The historic fireboat was retired in 2003, but is undergoing restoration due to its storied past. When completed, Larry's model will have a permanent home with the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society. A New Life for Old Paintings - The iconic painting 'Freeman Homestead Cabin' painted by Gusto Strohm that depicts the first homesteader, and is held at Homestead National Monument, was recently restored at the Ford Conservation Lab in Omaha. We meet with the conservator and learn how innovative techniques were used to preserve this historic painting. Hallmark Sends its Very Best - The holidays arrived a little early in David City. As part of the Hallmark Channel's new "Hometown Christmas" initiative, Hallmark showered their founder's boyhood town with the Christmas spirit by donating money for decorations. It's just the shot in the arm David City needed as the local economy has suffered from the closing of a major employer. The Spirit of Goodwill - Orphaned since a toddler, Steve Hennessey has overcome many obstacles and made many dear friends. He has an inspiring outlook on life and was as a result, he's been awarded the National Achiever of the Year by Goodwill Industries International. Clay and Bronze Blues Pofile of a husband and wife who work out of their home-based art studio in North Omaha who created a series of 80 ceramic mosaic murals featuring early pioneers in jazz and blues music. The murals are part of an outdoor walk-of-fame display in Richmond, Indiana honoring the artists who recorded for the Starr-Gennett recording company between 1915 and 1935.
Episode 8
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Hot Coffee and Cool Cats - We visit Nebraska's first and only nonprofit cat café located in Omaha. Felius Cafe hopes to revolutionize the cat adoption and rescue experience through interaction, education and community. Visitors to the café can grab a cappuccino and, for a small fee, reserve some cuddle time with cats and kittens in a feline playroom. Felius also works with community volunteers to help care for community cats who live on the streets of Omaha, but may not be suitable for adoption. Art, the Piano Man - For nearly a decade, Art Fredrickson has played piano at Mahoney House, an assisted living community in York. But here's the kicker, at 93-years of age Art is probably older than many of the people who enjoy his daily recitals. Come A Runnin' Boys - Before old 'Dear Old Nebraska U' and "Hail Varsity" there was another song that was synonymous with Big Red called "Song of the Cornhuskers." Written in 1909 by Robert Stevens and surged in popularity when the Huskers played in the 1941 Rosebowl. The song was also known as "Come a Runnin' Boys" and faded from use over the years, but in 2014 it was recorded by the Killigans, a Nebraska-based folk punk band, and has once returned to the spotlight. Half-Way to St. Pat's - The village of Greeley celebrates its founding heritage every year by throwing a big Irish party. The day long festival includes music, food, history, culture and a whole lot of fun. Held on the third Saturday in September, which is about half-way to St. Patrick's Day, the popular event attracts national and international musicians and the town grows four times its size.
Episode 9
Thu, Mar 26, 2020
The Boys from the Barrio - They grew up in the Scottsbluff barrio and left to fight for America. Now the "Barrio Boys" want others to recognize all the Nebraska Panhandle-area Latinos who served, and sometimes died for, their country. Why We March - The passage of the 19th Amendment gave American women the constitutional right to vote. Sarah Thomas and Lisa Maupin, of Lincoln, traveled with a group of Nebraskan women to Washington, D.C. to attend the Women's March. The women share their perspectives on why they march for women's rights. Emily Bass and The Near Miracle, 'Glory Hallelujah' - The music of the Lincoln and Omaha band Emily Bass and The Near Miracle is a near-perfect blend of soul, rock, blues and gospel. Their unique sound came together about four years ago and continues to attract fans for its positive vibe and infectious energy. The group workshops a new song and performs their soulful hit, 'Glory Hallelujah.' Pure Energy - 2000 kids with the best rockets, racers, gliders, bridges, catapults and contraptions compete in the National Science Olympiad. Bright minds from 49 states vie for the glory of champions and the fun of doing science.
Episode 10
Thu, Apr 2, 2020
Nebraska Land and Sky - A British aerial photography team spent 10 days capturing Nebraska from above. We meet the international team behind these stunning images and hear what they most enjoyed about the beauty of our state. Dirt Addiction - The bike trails at Platte River State Park are a popular destination for a dedicated group of bikers who ride and maintain the trails. The park is already on a top 25 list of State Park bike trails and the goal is to become a regional destination. We'll meet the riders who love these trails, including a national champion female mountain biking racer from Omaha who practices at the park. River of Surprises - Photographer Mike Forsberg and Filmmaker Pete Stegen spent 35 days traveling by bike, on foot and on water to follow a mythical drop of water from snowmelt in the Rockies through Denver to the Plains. Grow an Extra Row - The program Grow an Extra Row encourages home gardeners to grow extra produce for those in need. This new statewide movement is on a mission to ease hunger in Nebraska.
Episode 11
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
A Guided Path - Alex France always knew that he wanted to attend Midland University in Fremont and run on their cross country running team. What he didn't know is that by the time he would get to college, he would be legally blind due to a rare eye disease. Midland recruited France and, with the help of a guide runner, France has become a key member of the team. France and his guide runner, Tim Grundmayer, have developed an incredible bond and are hoping to compete at the Paralympics in France in 2024. A Marginal Romance - Notes written in the margins of a 150-year old book provide valuable insight into the courtship of Othman and Elizabeth Abbott. The Abbotts were two of Nebraska's early leaders and the parents of social welfare leaders Edith and Grace Abbott. The book was gifted to the Stuhr Museum where is sat for many years on a back shelf waiting to be rediscovered.. The Paper Artist - Linda Garcie-Perez spent most of her time as child with her grandparents who, like many immigrants, spoke the language of their homeland. Though she was fluent in Spanish Linda struggled to learn English as a young student, but in that struggle she found her unique voice in the world. Cosmic Films - As a teenager Bill Hedges was a projectionist at the Lyons' movie theater. When the theater closed, the longtime Lyons resident bought the old building and converted into his own sci-fi movie studio. It's outta this world.
Episode 12
Thu, Apr 16, 2020
Herb Mignery, Cowboy Artist - On the eastern edge of the Nebraska Sandhills in the small village of Bartlett is one of the largest bronze sculpture gardens in the country. With a population of 118, Bartlett may have the highest number bronze sculptures per capita of anywhere in the world. The garden started with the donation of a single monument by sculptor and Bartlett native son, Herb Mignery, and his wife Sherry. Now, there are 32 bronze works on display with an additional 6 to be installed. Forgotten World - His photographs of black families living in Lincoln during the early 1900s has made John Johnson one of the great African American photographers of the 20th Century. All of Johnson's work could have easily been lost to the ages but for a teenage boy who, in 1965, spent $10 dollars to buy a box of 280 glass plate negatives. Bike Union - While you can buy a bike or enjoy a cup of coffee or maybe do both at The Bike Union and Coffee, owner Miah Sommer is investing in the future of his young employees who are aging out of foster care. Time and the River - A beautiful visual montage of the four seasons along the Platte Basin watershed created from photographs taken by the Platte River Basin Timelapse project and edited to newly commissioned chamber music by Kurt Knecht, a composer from Kansas City, Missouri.
Episode 13
Thu, Apr 23, 2020
Racing the Wind - The Panhandle skies were filled with nearly 80 balloons as Scottsbluff and Gering hosted two simultaneous events - the U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championship and the annual Old West Balloon Fest. Tension on the ground and beauty in the sky.