A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County:
Ongoing
Prairie Arts Center, (416 N. Jeffers) — Western art by Rachel Brownlee of Rushville. Also, Artist Karrie Steely’s oil and pastel creations on metal pieces from her land in south central Nebraska. Her exhibit is called Prairie on Found Metal. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No charge.
Golden Ticket Cinemas, District 177 Mall (1000 S. Dewey) – Top Gun: Maverick, Where the Crawdads Sing, DC League of Super-Pets, Beast, The Invitation, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Pearl, The Woman King and See How They Run. Subject to change.
Thursday, Sept. 15
North Platte Community College (601 W. State Farm Rd) — Red Cross Blood Drive. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
North Platte Visitors Center (101 Halligan Dr) — Local Beat on the Patio. Live music by Wild Roses. No charge. Bring a lawn chair. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wild West Arena (2400 N. Buffalo Bill) — Whitetail Bull Bash. Bull riding invitational hosted by the North Platte Community College rodeo team. $10. 7-9 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 16
North Platte High School (1220 W. 2nd) — Homecoming Tailgate Party before the Bulldogs’ game against Columbus, presented by the NPHS cheerleaders. $5. 4:30-6 p.m.
Wild West Arena (2400 N. Buffalo Bill) — Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Stampede. $10. 7-10 p.m.
Unreel Events Lincoln Highway RV Park (4684 W. U.S. Highway 30) — Live music by the Platinum Pearls. $5. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Saturday, Sept. 17
Lincoln County Historical Museum (2403 N. Buffalo Bill) — Pancake feed, sausage and eggs. All you can eat. $8 ages 11 up. $5 ages 6-10. 8-11 a.m.
District 177 (1000 S. Dewey) — Original Farmer’s Market, south of Ashley Furniture. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Prescription drug collection at 11 a.m.
D&N Event Center (501 E. Walker Rd) — Gun & Knife Show. $5. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Borado Room (100 E. 5th) — My Time to Shine Playshop. A program by Brain & Body Balancing focusing on children’s self-esteem and confidence. $75. Pre-register at (308) 520-8103. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lincoln County Courthouse, north square (301 N. Jeffers) — Ringing of the Bells with the Daughters of the American Revolution. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Constitution Week begins.
Lincoln County Raceway (5015 W. Rodeo Road) — Mechanic’s Race and 2022 trophy presentation.. 7-9 p.m.
Wild West Arena (2400 N. Buffalo Bill) — Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Stampede. $10. 7-10 p.m.
North Platte Senior Center (901 E. 10th) — Bingo, 6-10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 18
Wild West Arena (2400 N. Buffalo Bill) — Lincoln County High School Rodeo. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
D&N Event Center (501 E. Walker Rd) — Gun & Knife Show. $5. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sutherland Lions Club (2383 N. O’Fallons Rd,) — Platte Valley Delta Waterfowl Youth Day. Free. 12-3 p.m.
Fox Theater (5th & Bailey) — How Sweet It Is: A tribute to James Taylor by Nashville singer-songwriter Steve Leslie. For tickets, call (308) 530-6070. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
North Platte Senior Center (901 E. 10th) — Country Dance with Barb Dvorak and Jim Calhoun. $10. 2-5 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 21
North Platte Public Library (120 W. 4th) — Home, Health and Estate Planning with Yoko Lawing and Glenn Van Velson. 4-5 p.m.
Blackledge Park (6th & Jeffers) — Rec Yeah! Campaign Kickoff. A rally supporting the Rec Center project that will be voted on in November. 4:30-6:30 p.m.
North Platte Senior Center (901 E. 10th) — Dance with Ray Mullen. $8. 7-10 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 22
North Platte Visitors Center (101 Halligan Dr) — Local Beat on the Patio. Live music by Barb Dvorak and Brenda Cohn. Bring a lawn chair. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wild Bill’s Fun Center (1100 S. Jeffers) — Veterans Buddy Check. Free pizza and soft drinks for veterans and their families. 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 23
North Platte Area Children’s Museum (314 N. Jeffers) — Kids Night Out movie. $8 for members. $15 for non-members. Call (308) 532-3512 for reservation. 6-8 p.m.
Unreel Events Lincoln Highway RV Park (4684 W. U.S. Highway 30) — Live music by the Talbott Brothers, an indie rock band from Portland, Ore.. $5. 8 p.m.-midnight.
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