On the Road: Spring 2018

Central Nebraska

Nebraska Public Media packed its bags for a road trip to Central Nebraska from May 31 to June 3, 2018, and visited Broken Bow, Lexington, McCook and Kearney.

This trip featured:

  • Premiere screening of Follow the Water
  • Town Talks with community leaders and Nebraska Public Media
  • Friday LIVE radio broadcast
  • Backyard Farmer television taping
  • PBS KIDS Family events with Peg and Cat from Peg + Cat!

Thursday, May 31, 2018 - Broken Bow / Lexington

Town Talk

Join Nebraska Public Media leadership for a discussion about Broken Bow.

10 a.m. CT
Prairie Grounds Cafe

PBS KIDS Family Event

Meet Peg and Cat from Peg + Cat and watch their new movie Peg + Cat Save the World.

10 a.m. CT
Majestic Theatre

Town Talk

Join Nebraska Public Media leadership for a discussion about Lexington.

3 p.m. CT
Madeline's Cafe & Bakery

PBS KIDS Family Event

Meet Peg and Cat from Peg + Cat and watch their new movie Peg + Cat Save the World.

6 p.m. CT
Broken Bow Public Library

Friday, June 1, 2018 - McCook

Town Talk

Join Nebraska Public Media leadership for a discussion about Lexington.

8 a.m. CT
Sehnert's Bakery and Bieroc Cafe

Friday LIVE

Be part of the audience during a live taping of our arts and entertainment radio show.

9 a.m. CT
Sehnert's Bakery and Bieroc Cafe

PBS KIDS Family Event

Meet Peg and Cat from Peg + Cat and watch their new movie Peg + Cat Save the World.

2 p.m. CT
McCook Public Library

Saturday, June 2, 2018 - Kearney

PBS KIDS Family Event

Meet Peg and Cat from Peg + Cat and watch their new movie Peg + Cat Save the World.

11 a.m. CT
Yanney Heritage Park

Shrine Bowl of Nebraska High School Football Game

Join the crowd for the all-star football game, which will be broadcast on Nebraska Public Media.

2 p.m. CT
Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field

Sunday, June 3, 2018 - Kearney

Backyard Farmer

Connect with the Backyard Farmer experts and be part of our television audience for a live taping.

1 p.m. CT
Harmon Park

Follow the Water Premiere Screening

Follow photographer Michael Forsberg and videographer Pete Stegen on a Platte River journey exploring where our water comes from and why we should care. Forsberg, Stegen and Nebraska Public Media producer Christine Lesiak will be in attendance to answer audience questions.

6 p.m. CT
The World Theatre