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Czech Marionette Theater
Sunday, September 10th, 2023 A rare opportunity is coming to Friend! Vit Horejs is bringing century-old, hand-carved, marionettes for a...


Gala 2023 Was A Success!
Monday, July 31st, 2023 Thank you to all who attended, bid, donated auction items and helped in so many ways to make this year’s Gala a...


Germans from Russia
Sunday, November 6th, 2022 Sunday, November 6th @ 2pm Learn about a group who helped settle Saline County. Phil Weber will share his...


Comedian Pat Hazell
Thursday, October 27th, 2022 Comedian Pat Hazell- declared by showtime as one the five funniest people in America! Join us in the San...


Beer & Bacon
Saturday, October 8th, 2022 Have you ever had Bacon Ice Cream? Enjoy a buffet of ALL FOODS BACON and $1 Beers. Music by Big Daddy Caleb &...


Juli Burney
Thursday, September 29th, 2022 Thursday, September 29th @ 7pm Presenting “Those who laugh, last!” Tickets $10 For more information


Friend Historical Society Receives Grant Approval Notice!
Friday, June 24, 2022 On June 17, 2022, the Friend Historical Society received notice from the NE Department of Economic Development that...


Annual Gala
Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 We’re Moving Up! The Friend Historical Society asks you to join us as we celebrate the next phase of renovation...


Comedy Night
Thursday, March 24th, 2022 Stand Up for the Arts! A Night of Comedy to Benefit the Friend Historical Society Tony Deyo is a stand-up...


Milligan Czech Brass Band
Sunday, March 6th, 2022 A brass band from Southeast Nebraska playing Czech Waltzes and Polkas. Band starts at 3:00 PMCzech Meal starts at...


Chef Darin Sehnert’s Cooking Class
Friday, March 4th, 2022 Flavor Dynamics – A cooking class with Chef Darin Sehnert of Savannah, GA! Join us in the San Carol Room Friday,...


Pour House Wine Tasting
Friday, November 19th, 2021 Come sample a variety of wine and find your next favorite! $15 for 5 tastings including some cheese and...


Ladies Luncheon
Saturday, November 13th, 2021 Come join us for a delicious meal and live music from Friend and local students! $25/ticket, doors open at...


6th Annual Beer & Bacon
Saturday, August 21st, 2021 $25 Advance Tickets available at the Pour House$30 at the Door Ticket includes foods (all with the taste of...


150 Celebration- Event Schedule!
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 We hope you can join us 4th of July weekend to celebrate Friend’s 150th Anniversary! We have a fun filled...


Journal Star Article about the Opera House Renovation Released!
Sunday, June 6, 2021 Margaret Reist wrote an article in the Journal Star about the Warren Opera House renovation that ran as the top...


2021 Golf Tournament
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Our first annual golf tournament was a huge success! Thank you for everyone who came out to play, donated or...


Talk Derby To Me
Friday, May 21st, 2021 Stop by the ticket window and draw for your horse Derby Drinks & Coffee availableBrowse the Style Show racks –...


Work Being Done on the HS Building!
Tuesday, April 27, 2021


Greg Holdren Lecture – Sunday, March 21, 2021
Saturday, February 20, 2021 Greg Holdren has been a 40+ year resident of Friend, NE. During this time he retired from teaching art at...
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