On the Road: Summer 2016
Western Nebraska
Nebraska Public Media packed its bags for a road trip to Western Nebraska from June 9 to June 15, 2016, and visited North Platte, Gering, Scottsbluff, Alliance, Chadron and Valentine.
This trip featured:
- Backyard Farmer television taping
- Town Talks with community leaders and Nebraska Public Media
- Screenings of Nebraska Stories segments
- Friday LIVE radio tapings
- PBS KIDS Family events with Jet Propulsion from Ready Jet Go!
- Estate planning seminar
Photos From This Trip
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - North Platte
Estate Planning Seminar
Learn estate planning basics to benefit you, your family and your favorite charities over a complimentary lunch.
11:30 a.m. CT
Harbor Lights
Friday, June 10, 2016 - North Platte
Town Talk
Join Nebraska Public Media leadership for a discussion about North Platte.
8 a.m. CT
McDonald Belton Theater
Friday LIVE
Be part of the audience during a live broadcast of our arts and entertainment radio show.
Performers: band “Blue Swing,” piano & string quartet “The Treble Makers,” plus news from the Prairie Art Center, Humanities Nebraska and more
9 a.m. CT
McDonald Belton Theater
PBS KIDS Family Event
Meet Jet Propulsion from Ready Jet Go!, and enjoy family-friendly activities
11 a.m. CT
North Platte Area Children's Museum
Saturday, June 11, 2016 - Scottsbluff / Gering
PBS KIDS Family Event
Meet Jet Propulsion from Ready Jet Go!, and enjoy family-friendly activities
9 a.m. MT
Lied Scottsbluff Library
Backyard Farmer
Connect with the Backyard Farmer experts and be part of our television audience for a live taping.
12 p.m. MT
Legacy of the Plains Museum
Sunday, June 12, 2016 - Scottsbluff
Panhandle Showcase
Be part of our audience for a live radio recording featuring interviews and music performances showcasing Nebraska's Panhandle to be broadcast on Saturday, June 18 at Noon CT.
Performers: cast members from Theatre West’s upcoming summer season, classical guitarist Alexios Anest, plus news from Legacy of the Plains Museum, Carnegie Arts Center, Pony Express and more
12 p.m. MT
Midwest Theater
PBS KIDS Family Event
Meet Jet Propulsion from Ready Jet Go!, and enjoy family-friendly activities
2 p.m. MT
Midwest Theater
Nebraska Stories Screening
Screening of local Nebraska Stories segments.
Segments feature Wildcat Hills, Brown Sheep Company, the Prairie Lighthouse and more
6 p.m. MT
Midwest Theater
Monday, June 13, 2016 - Alliance / Chadron
Town Talk
Join Nebraska Public Media leadership for a discussion about Alliance.
9 a.m. MT
Newberry's
PBS KIDS Family Event
Meet Jet Propulsion from Ready Jet Go!, and enjoy family-friendly activities
11 a.m. MT
Alliance Public Library
Nebraska Stories Screening
Screening of local Nebraska Stories segments.
Segments feature Agate Fossil Beds, Toadstool Geologic Park, local artist Mary Tejeda Brown, bullfighters, trail rides and more
7 p.m. MT
Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - Chadron / Valentine
Town Talk
Join Nebraska Public Media leadership for a discussion about Chadron.
8 a.m. MT
Bean Broker
Friday LIVE
Be part of the audience during a live taping of our arts and entertainment radio show.
Performers: Post Playhouse cast members, members of the bluegrass band “Bald Mountain Rounders,” plus news about the Wildlife Art Show at Fort Robinson and Chadron State College and more
9 a.m. MT
Bean Broker
PBS KIDS Family Event
Meet Jet Propulsion from Ready Jet Go!, and enjoy family-friendly activities
12 p.m. MT
Chadron State College Child Development Center
Nebraska Stories Screening
Screening of local Nebraska Stories segments.
Segments feature rancher Sara Switzer Sortum, Fort Hartsuff, the DeWitty settlement and more
6:30 p.m. CT
Valentine High School
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - Valentine
PBS KIDS Family Event
Meet Jet Propulsion from Ready Jet Go!, and enjoy family-friendly activities
10 a.m. CT
Valentine Public Library