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(Audio) 9th Annual Music on the Bricks event this Friday and Saturday in downtown North Platte

North Platte Post 

North Platte, Neb. - The 9th Annual Music on the Bricks hits downtown North Platte Friday, May 17 and Saturday May 18. Friday's show will start at 7:00pm and will last until 10:00pm and Saturday's show starts from 6:00pm and goes on until midnight. There will be food trucks, games, vendors and so much more. Admission is $7 and credit cards will be accepted. There will be a $1 fee if you use a credit card. Kids 12 and under get in for free. Attendees should bring their own lawn chair. 

On Thursday, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Don Kurre about the event. The pair discusses the bands, the history of the event and so much more. To learn more, check out the podcast below, to learn what bands will be playing and at times, check out the graphic above. 

(Audio) Mid-Pains United Way North Platte Giving Day recap, events and more

North Platte Post 

North Platte, Neb. - The Mid-Plains United Way were one of over 80 local non-profits to sign up for this year's North Platte Giving Day. For people who donated to Mid-Plains United Way will be entered to win a pair of tickets to Parker McCollum for this year's NebraskaLand Day concert.

The united way is preparing for an event this June and nearing the end of their 2023-2024 campaign and are making one last push towards their goal. 

Earlier in the week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Haven Smith, Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director about giving day and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

 

Brassfire Trumpet Trio to perform in Ogallala Monday

Brassfire, honoring the trumpet through the music of Louis Armstrong, Herb Alpert and Doc Severinsen will perform on Monday, May 13 at the Ogallala Performing Arts Center. Derek Beck spoke with Barb and Mary with the Ogallala Regional Arts Council about the concert.

 

Brassfire is a virtuosic trio of Trumpet with piano, bass and track, led by world-renowned trumpeter Jens Lindemann, who is not only a superb Juilliard-trained musician, but a wonderful entertainer. Jens will lead you along a delightful path of joy and wonder at the ensemble’s choice of music and dazzling playing.

Jens is a former member of the famed Canadian Brass, and has soloed with many of the world’s great orchestras.

Monday, May 13, 2024
Ogallala High School Performing Arts Center
602 East G St., Ogallala
7:00 PM

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This show and other Arts Council events are supported in part by the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
The majority of our financial support comes from your memberships and ticket sales.

 

THANK YOU for supporting the arts in Ogallala!

Members will be admitted with their membership cards. Non-members may purchase tickets at the door ($15 for adults and $7 for students).

Cookies and coffee will be served after the performance.

For more information, please call 308-284-9804 or email OgallalaArts@gmail.com

(Audio) Grocery Grab: North Platte Noon Rotary

North Platte Post 

The North Platte Noon Rotary is teaming up with Gary Super Foods in North Platte where citizens might have the chance to win free groceries. Three names will be drawn for a chance at free groceries. Tickets to enter the drawing at $10 and only 500 tickets were made. The drawing to find the winners will be May 29 at the Noon Rotary Meeting with the event scheduled on June 8th at 3:00pm at the Gary Super Foods location on East 4th Street. 

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Mistry Robertson about the grocery grab event. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) Lincoln County CASA hosting a Summer Bash Wagon Raffle

North Platte Post 

Lincoln County CASA is selling raffles for a Summer Bash Wagon full of goodies and items for all ages to enjoy. Candy, a hammock and even adult beverages for adults to enjoy. The tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at the CASA office or from a CASA board member. The drawing will take place May 22nd on Eagle Radio. 

Post News Director Canon Rath had the opportunity to chat with Janet Vath, the Executive Director for Lincoln County CASA about this upcoming raffle. The pair also discusses North Platte giving day, which is Wednesday, May 8th. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) WCDHD new partnership with CredibleMind during Mental Health Awareness Month

North Platte Post 

The West Central District Health Department announced a partnership earlier this week with CredibleMind, an online platform to help provide personalized mental health resources and the platform was launched on May 1st. The online platform, which was created in 2018, provides a population-based mental health ecosystem. 

Earlier this week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Meghan Trevino from the West Central District Health Department about CredibleMind, benefits from the platform, statistics and so much more. To listen to their conversation, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) Connection Homeless Shelter May conversation

North Platte Post  

The Connection Homeless Shelter two thrift stores are open and underway. As we have entered garage season, any items that are not sold can be donated to one of the thrift stores. Also, the Connection Homeless Shelter has announced it has signed its HUD contract and is in the process of looking for landlords. 

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Ashely Lewis and the pair talked about what's new with the shelter, thrift stores, HUD contract and more. Check out the conversation below. 

(Audio) Cinco de Mayo Community Celebration set for this Sunday in North Platte

North Platte Post 

Hope - Esperanza along with Community Connections and West Central District Health Department will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo Community Celebration this Sunday from 1:00pm - 6:00pm and the event is taking place Downtown on the Bricks in North Platte and free admission. Games, food trucks, vendors and so much more will be happening during the day. 

Earlier this week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Angela Hipp from Community Connections and Maria Rodriquez about the event. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) Big Idea North Platte 2024 BIG Announcement!!

Cassie Condon joined Post News Director Canon Rath to talk about the new changes coming to Big Idea North Platte this October.

(Audio) 4-H'r Stefanie Sitorius talks about the home environment project!

North Platte Post 

NORTH PLATTE - 4-H is America's largest youth development program across the United States that helps learn skills that will last a lifetime. The age requirement for 4-H is the ages of 8-18. There are many different categories that 4-H'ers can participate in during their time in the program including the home environment project. 

Stefanie Sitourius, a local 4-H'r has been involved with 4-H for around 6 years. Last summer, she earned ribbons at the State Fair in Grand Island for her work on her sign and button flowers. Sitourius talks about how much time and work it takes to create her projects and how she can improve for this year's fair. 

Post News Director Canon Rath talked with S4-H'r Stefanie Sitourius and 4-H Development Extension Educator Caitlyn Jacobson.  If you would like to learn more in-depth on the home environment project and sitourius involvement with 4-H, check out the podcast above. To follow along on Facebook for more information about Lincoln, Logan or McPherson Counties 4-H, click here or for their website, click here.