top of page


Arts and Culture
Stories about all things related to the arts and culture. Including the theater, food, museums etc.


McCook’s Own Angelina Cruse Competing for People’s Choice at Nebraska State Fair
McCook has a rising star, and she’s ready for your vote! McCOOK Neb. — Fifteen-year-old Angelina Cruse is one of the finalists in the...

Anna LaBay
Aug 121 min read


Norma Stevens Reflects on McCook’s Rich Art Legacy
McCook, Neb. — When you sit down with Norma Stevens, you don’t need to ask many questions—her love for McCook’s art community overflows...

Anna LaBay
Jul 242 min read


From Flood Relief to Fair Fun: Josh Weathers Set to Perform in McCook
McCOOK, Neb. — Texas musician Josh Weathers, who recently helped raise more than $500,000 for Central Texas flood victims, will bring his...

Anna LaBay
Jul 222 min read


Love, Loss, and Color: Artist Irene Delka McCray Brings Mother’s Story to Life at the ArtBank
McCook, Neb. — “I’m not here,” Irene Delka McCray’s mother said one day, pressing her hands to her face during a video call in the...

Anna LaBay
Jul 213 min read


A Night of Nebraska Art: Traveling Show and Local Talent at the Art Guild
McCook Neb. - The McCook ArtGuild will host its monthly artist reception tonight, Friday, July 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring three...

Anna LaBay
Jul 182 min read


Community Members Speak Out on Future of MCC Music and Theater Programs as Tipton Hall Demolition Begins
McCook, Neb. – The future of music and theater programs at Mid-Plains Community College sparked concern at Tuesday night’s Board of...

Anna LaBay
Jul 172 min read


ArtBank Hosts “Mother Lasting” – A Moving Exploration of Aging, Memory, and Love
McCook Neb. - The ArtBank will open a deeply personal and thought-provoking exhibition this week, welcoming renowned artist and educator...

Anna LaBay
Jul 162 min read


Break the Bank Brings Music, Skate Culture, and Community to McCook
McCOOK, Neb. — On Saturday night, something truly unexpected happened behind the ArtBank: a music and skateboarding event that felt...

Anna LaBay
Jul 133 min read


Break the Bank Event to Bring Live Music and Skateboarding to McCook
McCook, Neb. - The area’s live music scene is getting a fresh boost with Break the Bank, a new all-ages event coming to The Artbank this...

Anna LaBay
Jul 112 min read


Hot Summer Nights bring the heat-and the harmony-to Norris Park
McCook, Neb. - Norris Park came alive Thursday evening as the North Platte band Platinum Pearls headlined Hot Summer Nights, an annual...
Adrienne LaBay
Jul 111 min read


New Art Program in McCook Opens Creative Doors for All
McCook, Neb. - This past week, I had the privilege of working alongside SWATS and the ArtBank on the pilot phase of a new art program...

Anna LaBay
Jul 102 min read


Platinum Pearls to Headline Hot Summer Nights This Thursday in Norris Park
Platinum Pearls to Headline Hot Summer Nights This Thursday in Norris Park McCOOK, Neb. — The sounds of summer will fill Norris Park...

Anna LaBay
Jul 92 min read


Third Thursday’s Fashion Show Invites Spectacle from Beyond
Submitted Community Feature: The following article was submitted by a local community member and has been lightly edited for clarity....
Brigham Larington
Jun 242 min read


ArtBank to Host "Beyond Trend" Fashion Exhibit Opening
McCook, Neb.- ArtBank in McCook is buzzing with anticipation for tomorrow's opening of "Beyond Trend," a distinctive fashion exhibit....

Anna LaBay
Jun 183 min read


McCook Art Guild Hosts Acclaimed Artist Todd A. Williams for Inspiring Workshop
McCook Neb. - The McCook Art Guild recently concluded a highly anticipated three-day painting workshop led by nationally recognized...

Anna LaBay
Jun 182 min read


Art and History Converge
McCook Neb. – This Friday, June 13th, the Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival offers a unique opportunity to delve into...

Anna LaBay
Jun 112 min read


Ginny Anderson: An Artist's Unfolding Story in the Heart of Southwest Neb.
Trenton Neb. - Step into Ginny Anderson’s studio in Trenton, Nebraska, and you’re not just entering a tattoo parlor; you’re stepping...

Anna LaBay
Jun 106 min read
Music Festival Wraps Up Another Year of Independent Spirit
MCCook, NE – The unique sounds of Pondstock Music Festival at Lake Hedke will be echoing across the water for the final day today,...

Anna LaBay
Jun 71 min read
Unleash Your Inner Artist
McCook, NE – Art enthusiasts, aspiring painters, and seasoned artists in Southwest Nebraska have a rare and exciting opportunity...

Anna LaBay
Jun 53 min read


Graphic design exhibit at MCC through Friday
The works of two MCC Graphic Design and Visual Communication students will be on display at the Wrightstone Gallery on campus through...
McCook Community College
May 51 min read
bottom of page