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SUMMARY:Andy Interrupted
DESCRIPTION:Do you know the story of Andy the Goose? Get it direct from the granddaughter of the fella who fashioned those famous goose shoes! The absurd details of a local true family story you didn’t know you needed to hear.  \nAfter Grandpa Gene\, an eccentric inventor\, crossed paths with a footless gray goose\, he modified a pair of size 0 baby shoes to fit the bird. This quirky act of kindness led to a confident goose strut\, 1980s pre-viral fame\, and… murder! \nJoin humorist Jessica Korgie as she shares the absurd details of a true family story you didn’t know you needed to hear. Andy Interrupted: The Andy the Goose Story. \n\nThis is an 18+ event. Grab your friends and join us for an evening of fun! Our concession stand will be open\, so you can enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks throughout the evening. There will also be a cash bar available with a variety of canned beverages to purchase. \n$25 Comedy Show Tickets on SALE NOW! \nPurchase Tickets HereSaturday\, November 7\, the Hastings Museum has an event with comedy\, fame\, history\, mystery\, and MURDER! … And a footless goose! \nDo you know the real story of Andy the Goose? Get it directly from the granddaughter of the fella who fashioned those famous goose shoes! She’ll tell the story through first-hand stories of her grandpa\, video clips\, and more visual aids on the Museum’s super screen. We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome humorist Jessica Korgie back to Hastings for a rollicking night of local history. Join us for an 18+ night of comedy at the Hastings Museum. Tickets on sale now\, $25 +tax. Call (402) 461-2399 or purchase online at HastingsMuseum.org. Cash bar will be available. \nNew to this nugget of local history? Here’s the quick version: \nPart 1: In 1987\, a goose was hatched in Harvard\, Nebraska\, with legs but no feet. When an eccentric inventor living in Hastings spotted the goose while visiting his sister\, he was moved with compassion. He adopted the goose and fitted him with size 0 baby shoes that dramatically improved his quality of life. \nPart 2: This quirky act of kindness got nationwide attention. It landed Andy the Goose and his owner Gene Fleming on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson; on the pages of PEOPLE magazine; and a deal with NIKE for a lifetime supply of size O shoes (Andy wore them out pretty frequently). \nPart 3\, the tragic ending: Andy disappeared on October 19\, 1991\, and was found dead and dismembered the next day in a local park. The community raised $10\,00 as a reward to help apprehend the killer. The murder remains a mystery. \nThe stage show\, which is not family-friendly\, will talk about Korgie’s life before Andy\, the rise to fame\, “a murder most fowl\,” and what happened after that. This show has previous been staged at the Benson Theatre in Omaha. This event is co-sponsored by KHAS radio. \nMore about the Speaker: Jessica Korgie was a teenager in fall 1988 when her grandfather\, the late Gene Fleming\, was first given the footless goose. Two generations of her family lived together in an old building on the grounds of the former U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot where her grandfather\, an inventor\, always kept life interesting. Korgie is a humorist and active in theatre. She tells stories about her quirky\, not-so-mundane life. Korgie is also a storyteller and interpreter for the National Park Service.
URL:https://hastingsmuseum.org/event/andy-interrupted/
LOCATION:Hastings Museum
CATEGORIES:Event,Featured
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SUMMARY:NAD Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, November 13 \nWhen: Tour starts at 9:30 am \nWhere: Tour begins and ends at the Hastings Museum \nPrice: $45 +tax for Museum Members | $70 +tax for Non-Members \nLearn about World War II in Hastings! Join us for a 2-hour bus tour that highlights the Naval Ammunition Depot (NAD)\, downtown Hastings\, and key housing districts.  \nThe tour ticket also includes all-day admission to the Museum and Theatre admission to a NEW film\, America the Beautiful at 12:00 pm (trailer below). Get a sense of what it was like to live in Hastings during one of its boom periods. The city’s population nearly doubled between 1942 and 1943. Where did they live and work? Come find out! \nFall 2026 tours are on November 13th\, 14th\, and 15th. Limited seats available. \n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://hastingsmuseum.org/event/nad-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Hastings Museum
CATEGORIES:Event,Featured
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SUMMARY:NAD Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, November 13 \nWhen: Tour starts at 1:00 pm \nWhere: Tour begins and ends at the Hastings Museum \nPrice: $45 +tax for Museum Members | $70 +tax for Non-Members \nLearn about World War II in Hastings! Join us for a 2-hour bus tour that highlights the Naval Ammunition Depot (NAD)\, downtown Hastings\, and key housing districts. \nThe tour ticket also includes all-day admission to the Museum and Theatre admission to a NEW film\, America the Beautiful at 12:00 pm (trailer below). Get a sense of what it was like to live in Hastings during one of its boom periods. The city’s population nearly doubled between 1942 and 1943. Where did they live and work? Come find out! \nFall 2026 tours are on November 13th\, 14th\, and 15th. Limited seats available. \n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://hastingsmuseum.org/event/nad-bus-tour-2/
LOCATION:Hastings Museum
CATEGORIES:Event,Featured
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SUMMARY:NAD Bus Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, November 14th \nWhen: Tour starts at 8:30 am \nWhere: Tour begins and ends at the Hastings Museum \nPrice: $45 +tax for Museum Members | $70 +tax for Non-Members \nLearn about World War II in Hastings! Join us for a 2-hour bus tour that highlights the Naval Ammunition Depot (NAD)\, downtown Hastings\, and key housing districts. \nThe tour ticket also includes all-day admission to the Museum and Theatre admission to a NEW film\, America the Beautiful at 12:00 pm (trailer below). Get a sense of what it was like to live in Hastings during one of its boom periods. The city’s population nearly doubled between 1942 and 1943. Where did they live and work? Come find out! \nFall 2026 tours are on November 13th\, 14th\, and 15th. Limited seats available. \n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://hastingsmuseum.org/event/nad-bus-tour-3/
LOCATION:Hastings Museum
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SUMMARY:NAD Bus Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:When: Sunday\, November 15th \nWhen: Tour starts at 1:30 pm \nWhere: Tour begins and ends at the Hastings Museum \nPrice: $45 +tax for Museum Members | $70 +tax for Non-Members \nLearn about World War II in Hastings! Join us for a 2-hour bus tour that highlights the Naval Ammunition Depot (NAD)\, downtown Hastings\, and key housing districts. \nThe tour ticket also includes all-day admission to the Museum and Theatre admission to a NEW film\, America the Beautiful at 12:00 pm (trailer below). Get a sense of what it was like to live in Hastings during one of its boom periods. The city’s population nearly doubled between 1942 and 1943. Where did they live and work? Come find out! \nFall 2026 tours are on November 13th\, 14th\, and 15th. Limited seats available. \n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://hastingsmuseum.org/event/nad-bus-tour-4/
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SUMMARY:Husker Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Husker Watch Party \nFriday\, November 27th \nKickoff: 11:00 am \nFREE! \n\nSpend the day after Thanksgiving cheering on your favorite college football team at the Hastings Museum! We’re showing the Huskers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes game for FREE on our super screen. Bring your family\, your friends\, and your Husker spirit! It’s the perfect way to wrap up the holiday week and celebrate one of Nebraska’s favorite traditions together. \nSeating is first come\, first served\, so come early to snag a great seat and get comfortable before kickoff. While no outside food or drinks are allowed\, our concessions stand will be open with popcorn\, candy\, and drinks to keep your energy up through every play. We’ll also have a cash bar with canned beverages available for purchase. \nThe Museum will also be open during the game so there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. If your crew is divided between sports fans and museum lovers\, this is the perfect place to spend the day. Some can cheer on the Huskers while others explore our exhibits or take in an out-of-this-world planetarium show! \nIt’s Husker pride on a whole new level! Come enjoy the excitement of the game surrounded by fellow fans\, and make the Hastings Museum part of your post-Thanksgiving tradition.
URL:https://hastingsmuseum.org/event/husker-watch-party/
LOCATION:Hastings Museum
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, December 1\nWhen: 9:00 am\nWhere: Hastings Museum\nPrice: FREE \nThe Hastings Museum is inviting the public to participate in a discussion focused on planning a new exhibit about the history and legacy of the Naval Ammunition Depot (NAD) \nJoin us on Tuesday\, December 1 at 9:00 am for a Community Conversation focused on gathering feedback and ideas about what this future gallery could include. \nAs we begin early development of this exhibit\, staff are seeking input to guide its direction\, themes\, and storytelling. The Naval Ammunition Depot played a significant role in Hastings’ history\, influencing everything from wartime production efforts to everyday life. This event offers an opportunity for the public to share their thoughts and help shape the topics presented in the upcoming exhibit. \nFor those unable to attend\, feedback forms are open\, with both online and physical copies available. \nThis event is part of the Museum’s ongoing Community Conversation series\, which gathers public input to guide institutional planning and development efforts. Individuals of all backgrounds and levels of NAD knowledge are encouraged to take part. These discussions and renovations support the Hastings Museum’s mission of sparking curiosity\, inviting exploration\, and telling the ongoing story of Central Nebraska. \n\nFILL OUT FEEDBACK FORM
URL:https://hastingsmuseum.org/event/community-conversation-2/
LOCATION:Hastings Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270109T090000
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SUMMARY:Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, January 9\nMembers Only: 9:00 am-12:00 pm\nCommunity Celebration: 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm\nWhere: Hastings Museum\nPrice: FREE \n2027 marks the Hastings Museum’s Centennial\, celebrating 100 years of sparking curiosity\, inviting exploration\, and telling the ongoing story of Central Nebraska! \nJoin us on Saturday\, January 9\, as we kick off a year of special programs and celebrations with our Birthday Bash\, commemorating the anniversary of the Museum’s opening to the public in 1927. \nHastings Museum members are invited to start the festivities with an exclusive birthday party from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm\, featuring cake\, classic birthday games\, and fun for all ages. Please RSVP by January 1 to help us plan for supplies. \nFrom 12:00 to 7:00 pm\, enjoy free Museum admission for everyone as our way of saying thank you for a century of community support. Explore our exhibits\, enjoy our Planetarium shows\, and celebrate 100 years of discovery with us! \nMake a day of it with films in our Super Screen Theatre\, too! A variety of films will be shown throughout the day\, beginning at 10:00 am\, with the final film starting at 6:00 pm. Film tickets are available for an additional cost. \nThe Hastings Museum first opened its doors on January 9\, 1927\, in the former Hawthorne School building\, bringing the lifelong vision of founder Albert Munsell Brooking to life. Driven by a passion for collecting and a fascination with the natural world\, Brooking created a place where people could explore\, learn\, and discover. One hundred years later\, that spirit of curiosity continues! \nBe part of this milestone celebration as we honor our history\, thank our community\, and look forward to the next century of discovery at the Hastings Museum. \n\nMEMBER RSVP (Closes January 1)
URL:https://hastingsmuseum.org/event/birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Hastings Museum
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