Nebraska Stories
Shakespeare and the Wild West & More
S5 • E3 Jan 12, 2014
Shakespeare and the Wild West - Follow Nebraska Shakespeare to the heart of cowboy country to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the Omaha based theater company as they prepare and perform the Twelfth Night. Blizzard of 1949 - In a fateful winter spanning from November 1948 to February 1949, a barrage of blizzards unleashed havoc across the Northern Great Plains. As snow descended from the sky, the ground was transformed into treacherous barriers, burying houses and bringing train tracks to a standstill. The dire situation reached a tipping point when millions of cattle faced the threat of starvation in their snow-covered pastures. This galvanized the United States military into action as the Air Force took to the skies, deploying cargo planes laden with hay bales, delivering a lifeline to the livestock below. At the same time, the Army ventured into the storm to rescue stranded people who were at the mercy of nature's wrath. Music from Ashes - Twelve million years ago volcanic ash buried living elephants, camels and rhinos in Northeast Nebraska. Their skeletons are still being uncovered. This cataclysmic event inspired composer Rusty Banks to write a score for the Nebraska Chamber Players' 15th anniversary. The Well-dressed Museum - Enjoy a guided tour of the world-class Sheldon Art Museum. See famous paintings, beautiful sculptures, and learn the surprising story behind a new acquisition.
