JOSH HOYER &
SOUL COLOSSAL

August 16, 2025 Doors at 6pm, start time 7 PM

$15 admission

Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal

Saturday, August 16, 2025, Doors at 6pm, Show 7 PM CDT
Nebraska City Memorial Building, Nebraska City, NE

One night only! Josh Hoyer of NBC’s The Voice is coming to Nebarska City with his FULL BAND EXPERIENCE. Grab your tickets early, and tell your friends. You do not want to miss this one. The raucous Funk and real-deal Soul emanating from the stage dutifully pays homage to the past soul and classic R&B giants while simultaneously charging forward, propelling themselves into the modern era. This IS soul music. Secure your tickets today, as they will sell out quickly!

Location: Inside Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building, 810 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Bar & Food by: The Keeping Room

HARVEST HOEDOWN FEATURING
DYLAN BLOOM
& LUCAS MINOR

October 18, 2025, doors at 6PM, Show at 7pm | $15

Harvest Hoedown featuring Dylan Bloom & Lucas Minor

Saturday, October 18, 2025, Doors at 6pm, Show 7 PM CDT
Nebraska City Memorial Building, Nebraska City, NE

Band Bios:
Lucas Minor is a songwriter and musician blending Americana, country, and southern rock. Since 2015, Lucas has been traveling and performing, earning a loyal fan base with his authentic, soulful music.

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Dylan Bloom is a rising country music artist known for his authentic storytelling and soulful blend of country, folk, and Americana influences. Based out of Nebraska, his heartfelt lyrics and raw, relatable performances have earned him a growing fan base across the Great Plains. Drawing from his Midwest roots, Bloom’s blend of traditional sounds with a modern twist makes him a standout talent in the independent country music scene.

Location: Inside Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building, 810 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Bar & Food by: The Tap House

A VERY MERRY NEBRASKA CITY CHRISTMAS CAROL

December 20, 2025, doors at 6PM, Show at 7pm | $15 kids under 10 are free

A Very Merry Nebraska City Christmas Carol

Directed by Joel Egger, written by Mike Semrad, music by Jack Rodenburg 
When: Two Performances
Saturday, December 20, doors open at 6 PM, showtime doors 7 PM
Sunday, December 21, matinee doors open at 1 PM, showtime doors 2 PM
Where: Veterans Memorial Building, Nebraska City, 810 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410
$15 ticket, Food add-on $20
Food and bar BY Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast
Sunday show features Bloody Marys, brunch, and mimosas. Kids under 7yr free.
About the Performance:
Rediscover the magical framework of Dickens’ classic with a fresh, heartwarming original adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win”. 
Don’t miss this incredible, original musical written in the traditional spirit of ‘a Christmas carol’.
Featuring local history and characters, and a barrel of laughs to boot! 
Imagine Goonies meets Stranger Things, meets the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and all his ghostly friends. Featuring local area actors. This is a must-see!!!
Written by Mike Semrad, with original music written by Jack Rodenburg. Directed by Joel Egger, Head of Doane College Theatre.   

Location: Inside Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building, 810 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410

APPLE BLOSSOM DINNER

Saturday, May 3, 2025
6 PM to 9 PM
$150 Individual Tickets,
$800 Tables of 6,
$1,000 Tables of 8

KIMMEL ORCHARD AND VINEYARD’S APPLE BLOSSOM DINNER

Join us at Kimmel Orchard and Vineyards as we joyfully celebrate 100 years of growth, gathering, and community! They’re thrilled to host a series of special events, including an elegant evening filled with delicious appetizers, dinner, and drinks at the Apple Blossom Dinner.

Let’s come together to honor the rich history and bright future of Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard. Catering is provided by the wonderful Catering Creations!

PAST EVENTS

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

June 7, 2025 Gate at 4pm, start time 5 pm |

$13 advance & $15 door

Nebraska City Bluegrass Festival

Sat, Jun 7th, 2025, Gates at 4pm, Show 5:00 – 11:00 PM CDT
Nebraska City Memorial Building, Nebraska City, NE

The Henhouse Prowlers
The McGovern String Band
Corson Branch Buzzard Club
Blue Raven Bluegrass Review

Location: Outside the Nebraska City Veteran’s Memorial Building, 810 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Drinks by Dinty Moore

Food Trucks: Chad’s Kitchen & Cornhusker Beef

NEBRASKA CITY ART WALK

October 19
10am to 4pm
This is a free event, no ticket needed.

NEBRASKA CITY ART WALK

Spend the day strolling through  the Nebraska City Creative District, visit over 25+ artists and their works! Artists will be displaying their wares in various locations throughout the City. Keep in mind, there is something for EVERYONE!

Thank you for spending the day with this newly established Creative District. Be sure to visit each location to view unique art by local and regional artists. Special love goes to our Partner Businesses hosting artists today!

WINTERPALOOZA

w/THE FLYOVERS

Saturday, December 21st, 2024, 7:00 PM  Tickets: $25 

WINTERPALOOZA w/THE FLYOVERS

Ring in the Holiday Season with the absolute magic of The Flyovers,  a modern a cappella quintet from Lincoln, Nebraska.

The Flyovers consist of some of the best Nebraska singers, performing classic songs in their own way, bringing light to the majestic mixture of beatbox, harmonies, and vocal parts. Don’t miss this incredible holiday experience in a breath-taking setting.

DESSERT INTERMISSION ADD-ON $10

DESSERT AND BAR BY LIED LODGE AND CONFERENCE CENTER

ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY

w/THE BOTTLE TOPS

Friday, October 18th, 2024, 7:00 PM Tickets: $20

ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY w/THE BOTTLE TOPS

A Nebraska City favorite, The Bottle Tops, return in SPOOKTACULAR form for a night of classic Halloween songs and of course classic honkytonk, good-feelin’ hits!

Come get into the season with an array of fun including a class pumpkin carving contest, and other fun activities and prizes!

For more information about The Bottle Tops, please visit their website at: www.TheBottleTopsMusic.com

Pumpkin carving is Free! 

Bar by CITY tap house

APPLEJACK

FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT

September 28 | 4-7 | Beer Garden| Food | Central Ave between 7th-8th Street

LUCAS MINOR – THE HONKYTONK KID – FREE EVENT

Live music by Lucas Minor inside a Beer Garden on Central!
Pick your favorite restaurant and order dinner and drinks to enjoy on Central while you listen! This is a Nebraska City Creative District Event!
September 28 | 4-7 | Beer Garden| Food | Central Ave between 7th-8th Street
Sponsored in part by Otoe Count Visitors Committee

APPLEJACK

FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT

September 29 | 12-3pm | Beer Garden| Food | Central Ave between 7th-8th Street

A COUPLE OF HANYAKS – ROCK N ROLL SUNDAY! – FREE EVENT

Come and listen to live music from A Couple of Hanyaks inside the beer garden on Central Avenue! You have many choices of restaurants and the Apple Jamboree in the Sunken Parking Lot. All you need for food, drink, and fun! This is a Nebraska City Creative District event!
Beer Garden | Food | Central Ave between 7th-8th Street 12pm-3pm
Sponsored in part by Otoe County Visitor’s Committee

CELEBRACION DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA
HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL

September 28
11am to 4pm
This is a free event, no ticket needed.

CELEBRACION DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA
HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL

at Nebraska City’s Veterans Memorial Building

Comida latina | Latino food | Zumbamania | Bailes Folcloricos | Folkloric Dancers | Narradorra Linda Garcia | Storyteller | Musica, Estilo | Alexis Y Sus Caballeros | Mariachis | Baile Clase | Dance Class | Todos Los eventos excepto La comida son | Funded in part by Otoe County Visitors Committee, Honeywell, and Cargill

NEBRASKA CITY
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Sat, Jun 22nd, 2024, 4:00 PM $15

2024 NEBRASKA CITY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Nebraska City’s First Bluegrass Festival hits the streets on June 22, 2024! Don’t miss this special occasion to soak in some great weather while taking in some of Nebraska’s finest bluegrass bands. 
Featured Acts include The Bottle Tops, The Shucks Brothers, Midnight Wanderers, and Southpaw Bluegrass Band.
The Nebraska City Bluegrass Festival will be held outside the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building.
The Spotted Cow Food Truck will be available for all your culinary needs. Fortunately for you, their beef will be sourced by Nebraska City’s very own, Cornhusker Beef Company.
Dinty Moore will host the Beer Garden with tables and chairs for dining. Please feel free to bring your own lawn chairs for relaxing so you can get comfy and relax.
INCLEMENT WEATHER will move the Event inside the NC Veterans Memorial Building! Hope for sunshine!
This is an all-ages event, all children under 10 years of age are free to enter with parents. 

Broadway Advantage Adult Master Class

Monday, July 15th, 2024, 6:00 PM

Broadway Advantage Adult Master Class

Broadway Advantage MasterClass
July 15, 16, 17 at 6 PM
Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building
https://thebroadwayadvantage.org/

Hone your acting skills with the experts! The Broadway Advantage Team, featuring Broadway star Kelli James! An actress, teacher and director, she has been teaching, directing and performing in Phoenix for 20 years. Kelli James has performed in Broadway Shows, National Tours and regional Theater for 47 years and has also toured the world in major concert events. If you want a coach who has hands on experience and the contacts to make a difference in the world of the arts you have come to the right place. Over the three day course, learn the art of theater and television acting, bring unforgettable characters to life, deepen your characters story, deliver a complex character, study voice acting and refine your dictation, overcome stage fright, and gain confidence.

Learn the Art of Theater and Television Acting

Bring Unforgettable Characters to Life

Deepen Your Characters Story

Deliver a Complex Character

Overcome Stage Fright and Gain Confidence

Studying Voice Acting and Refining Your Diction and much, much more!!!!

Reserve your seat NOW!!!

https://thebroadwayadvantage.ludus.com/index.php $50/3 evening classes.

Any questions? Contact Kevin Whitehill, 712.520.5640

Broadway Advantage Dream Team Concert

Friday, July 19th, 2024, 6:00 PM

Broadway Advantage Dream Team Concert

Enjoy City Tap House craft beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres, and be entertained by true Broadway talent. The concert includes a social gathering and a Question-and-answer session! https://thebroadwayadvantage.org/

NEBRASKA CITY JAZZ NIGHT
w/THE LIGHTNING BUGS

Sat, Aug 17th, 2024, 7:00 PM $20 

NEBRASKA CITY JAZZ NIGHT w/THE LIGHTNING BUGS

Come join us for a lovely evening of delicious adults beverages, food, and music with The Lightning Bugs!

Food and Appetizer add ons available for $15.

The Lightning Bugs, from Lincoln, Nebraska, features Steve Hanson (guitars & vocals), Jim Pipher (bass & vocals) and Reynold Peterson (percussion & vocals). The Bugs are a vocal jazz trio playing “Moonbeam Swing” inspired by groups such as The Mills Brothers and the Inkspots.