“HEROISM ON THE PLAINS” COMES TO LCNRD
On Thursday, November 21st, at 7:30 p.m., the Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District (LCNRD) will host Dr. Dan Holtz and Dr. Gary Zalud from the Humanities Nebraska, who will perform “Heroism on the Plains: Story Songs of Courage and Determination.” The public is invited to attend the performance at the Hartington Golf Club at 710 W Clubhouse Drive. Please reach out to LCNRD at lcnrd@hartel.net or 402-254-6758 to save your seat before November 21st.
Holtz and Zalud bring Nebraska history alive through their acoustic-electric renditions of Holtz’s story songs. In “Heroism on the Plains,” the duo presents songs about fascinating stories from Nebraska history. The musical collaboration of Holtz and Zalud dates back to their days growing up in Ord, NE, and they recently reconnected and now perform as “Flatwater Reunion.”
Dr. Holtz is a Peru State College Emeritus Professor of English; Dr. Zalud is an Emeritus Professor of Literacy Education and was the longtime Chair of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. In the year 2000, Holtz received the Nebraska State College System Teaching Excellence Award and had given more than 500 musical, historical-storytelling programs statewide through the sponsorship of Humanities Nebraska. Zalud received the USD School of Education 2015-16 Excellence in Service award for impactful work with school districts in North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wyoming, and Iowa.
Join the Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District in celebrating Nebraska’s history through song.
Humanities Nebraska (HN) provides major funding for this program. HN receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Nebraska State Legislature, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and private donations.