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Kimmel Orchard |
There’s nothing quite like a glass of fresh apple cider in the fall. It’s sweet, crisp and tastes like autumn in a bottle. But have you ever wondered what happens between an apple growing on the tree...
Compression by Jan Dickey
KHN Center for the Arts |
Compression on view October 14 solo exhibition at D. D. D. D. Tribeca, NYC at 79 Leonard Street, SBE, New York, NY 10013 The show runs from October 14 to November 14 Image: Shadow, 2026 Distemper, oil...
Jason Kisare
KHN Center for the Arts |
MR. UNPRONOUNCEABLE by Jason Kisare "Only 2 months left to prove himself…will “Ricky Stone” finally make it as an actor? Follow his journey by watching MR. UNPRONOUNCEABLE. Episodes drop weekly on...
Kimmel Orchard |
There’s something special about walking through an apple orchard and finding the one. Maybe it’s perfectly red. Maybe it’s hanging right at eye level. Or maybe it just looks too good to leave on the...
25 years
KHN Center for the Arts |
KHN Celebrates 25 years! Thursday, September 13, 2001 Nebraska City dedicated the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts. The Ceremony opened with a reference to 9/11 and the importance of...
Kimmel Orchard |
AUG 26, 2026 A summer can go by pretty quickly. But in just a few short months, a lot can grow. This summer, four interns joined the team at Kimmel Orchard with different areas of study, different...
KHN Mentioned in Nebraska City Article
KHN Center for the Arts |
exerpt by Graham Westley, "Since 2001, a quiet residential complex on the edge of town has been drawing some of the most creative minds from across the country and beyond. The Kimmel Harding Nelson...
Kimmel Orchard |
When you think about growing apples, it is easy to focus on what is happening above the ground. Trees are planted. Blossoms begin to open. Fruit starts to grow. But sometimes, preparing for the future...
Kimmel Orchard |
When you walk through the orchard, it’s easy to admire the blossoms, the fruit beginning to grow, and the beauty of summer taking shape. But behind every apple, strawberry, and many of the foods we...
'Just let me go' Nebraska quilter's TBI recovery story stitched into exhibit at Kimmel Harding Nelson. By: Max Williams
KHN Center for the Arts |
KHN Exhibiti: TBI Recovery Quilts by Paula Robbins Paula's title: TBI Recovery Quilts addresses Paula's recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury, a head injury she received in 2016 from a near fatal...
Kimmel Orchard |
There’s something about strawberry season that feels like the true beginning of summer. Bright red rows begin to fill the fields, families head out with buckets in hand, and fresh-picked strawberries...
Eva Recinos writes:
KHN Center for the Arts |
“Underneath the Palm Trees” is my first book ever. I announced it during the summer last year and now it’s spring!! In fancy words it’s “an exploration of what it means to live in the in-betweens of...
Kimmel Orchard |
When the first apple blossoms begin to open, it’s hard not to stop and take it in. Soft white and pink petals stretch across the orchard, marking one of the most anticipated moments of the season...
THE MARCHES
KHN Center for the Arts |
The Marches is a photographic project by Terry A. Ratzlaff (US), made in collaboration with horologist Greg Arp at Arp Clock & Wood Shop in Bennet, Nebraska. Ratzlaff photographed 4,024 objects...
Kimmel Orchard |
When we admire a thriving garden, our attention usually goes straight to what’s visible. Rows of vegetables, bright blooms, or the branches of a healthy tree often steal the spotlight. But some of the...
Lauren W. Westerfield
KHN Center for the Arts |
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...
Jonathan Herrera Soto
KHN Center for the Arts |
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...
Kimmel Orchard |
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...
Kimmel Orchard |
As temperatures drop and winter settles in, it’s easy to assume the orchard goes quiet—including the bees. But honeybees don’t disappear when the cold arrives. Instead, winter reveals just how...
A Symphony of Fall Color at Kimmel
Kimmel Orchard |
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...