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Woman House is officially available and making her way in the world. I’m writing to share this happy news, to thank all of you for your orders and preorders, social media posts and ARC requests and...

Upcoming exhibition: Frictions, Group Show, Below Grand Gallery, NYC Opening Reception: Saturday, February 28th, 5-7pm Exhibition Runs: February 28-March 28, 2026 -Curated by Sarah Tortora "Below...

Here at Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard, we’re lucky. From breathtaking views of rolling fields to the crisp, sweet taste of our apples, peaches, pears, and cherries, the orchard feels like a gift that’s...

by Trey Lamkins, Graduate Research Assistant Fall color is one of the most captivating elements in landscape design. Here in Southeast Nebraska, autumn brings a vibrant palette of hues, textures, and...

"My poetry collection The Watching Sky, published by Cornerstone Press in 2024, has just been awarded the 2025 Nebraska Book Award for Poetry. I will be attending the Nebraska Celebration of Books...

October 10-November 29, 2025 Olson Larsen Galleries 542 5th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 United States (515) 277-6734 "Take in works by 7 midwestern women artists making art that reflects their...

Cayla Schuster- Education Cayla’s intern project for the summer was creating a more interactive educational experience at Kimmel. She worked on a proposal for signage around the orchard, brochures...

"I am honored to have two new works included in a group exhibition at Charlotte Street Foundation in Kansas City, MO, which opened on June 27 and closes this Saturday, August 16th. I will give a brief...

"My memoir essay collection Unbelonging: A Life in Translation has been accepted by University of Wisconsin Press and will be published in 2026." The collection was worked on at KHN last April.

River Selby (they/them) (fka Anastasia Selby) has spent the last six years working on their memoir/ reported narrative called Hotshot: A Life on Fire. Tomorrow, August 12th, is their publication day...

Everything Mixing Always September 6 — October 11, 2025 Baker—Hall is pleased to present Everything Mixing Always, Regina Durante Jestrow’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. On view from...

by Trey Lamkins, Landscape Operations, Kimmel Education and Research Center A Peach Season We Didn’t Expect If you had asked us at the start of the growing season whether we’d have peaches in 2025...

by Trey Lamkins, Landscape Operations, Kimmel Education and Research Center NEBRASKA CITY — Yesterday I spotted three more Monarch caterpillars in the pollinator habitat at the Kimmel Education and...

by Trey Lamkins, Landscape Operations, Kimmel Education and Research Center Today, all of these amazing visitors stopped by to feed on the Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea): 1. Eastern Giant...

Happy Independence Day! Swing by Kimmel Orchard for your fresh cider, fruit, and Fourth of July spirit—straight from the farm to your glass. You can also grab one of our 4th of July gift sets while...

by Trey Lamkins, Landscape Operations, Kimmel Education and Research Center If you’ve ever had a question about your lawn, garden, or landscape in Nebraska, chances are Backyard Farmer had the answer...

by Trey Lamkins, Landscape Operations, Kimmel Education and Research Center At the heart of summer, the landscapes at Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard are not just bursting with fruit and flowers, they’re...

by Trey Lamkins, Landscape Operations, Kimmel Education and Research Center As June comes to a close, nature surprised us one more reason to celebrate. While spending time in the pollinator habitat...

by Trey Lamkins, Landscape Operations, Kimmel Education and Research Center If you’ve walked past a patch of Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) recently, you may have noticed more than just its sweet...

by Trey Lamkins, Landscape Operations, Kimmel Education and Research Center We’re thrilled to share that Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard is now officially certified as a Monarch Waystation through Monarch...