Events

january, 2019

18jan(jan 18)7:15 pm27(jan 27)2:00 pm"Ocean of Grass" DocumentaryJanuary 18-27, 2019 at Alliance and Grand Island, NE

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“OCEAN OF GRASS” FILM TO BE HIGHLIGHTED ALONG THE BYWAY

An experiential, immersive documentary capturing a year in the life of the 130 year old McGinn sandhills ranch, “Ocean of Grass” will be shown at locations along the Byway in January 2019. The cinematography submits to the lyrical and timeless feeling of the American Great Plains, and presents the intriguing personalities of those who choose this sparse, rugged lifestyle. The film narrative is provided by the ranchers who have called this area home for generations.

Mark January 18th through January 27th on your calendars and share the news! This film will be shown at the Alliance Theater, and Grand Theater in Grand Island. Georg Joutras, Director, will be in attendance in Alliance on January 19th for a question and answer after the showing and will be the keynote speaker for the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway Annual Conference at the Senior Center in Cairo, Nebraska on Saturday, January 26th at 1:00 CT.

The Alliance Theater

Friday, January 18th at 7:15pm & 9:15pm
Saturday, January 19th at 7:15pm (filmmaker Q&A to follow)
Sunday, January 20th at 2pm & 7:15pm
Monday, January 21st at 7:15pm
Tuesday, January 22nd at 7:15pm
Wednesday, January 23rd at 7:15pm
Thursday, January 24th at 7:15pm

The Grand Theater, Grand Island

Friday, January 25th at 7:15 pm CT

Saturday, January 26th at 7:15 pm

Sunday, January 27th at 2:00 pm

Time

18 (Friday) 7:15 pm - 27 (Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Communities along the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway

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25jan(jan 25)5:00 pm26(jan 26)4:00 pmSandhills Journey Scenic Byway Annual ConferenceJanuary 26, 2019 - Cairo, NE

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SANDHILLS JOURNEY PLANS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway is making plans for the 2019 SJSB Annual Meeting and Conference to be held on Saturday, January 26th, 2019 in the Grand Island/Cairo area. The kickoff event will begin with a 7:15 pm (CT) showing of the film, “Ocean of Grass”, directed by George Joutras, on Friday evening, Jan. 25th at the Grand Theater in Grand Island. Prior to or after the showing, visitors are invited to shop and dine in the railside area of Grand Island (map of the area).

The conference will move to Cairo on Saturday with the Roots Museum open from 8 – noon and a continental breakfast provided at the Cairo Senior Center from 8 to 9 am. The business meeting will begin at 10:00 and awards luncheon at 12:00 – all at the Cairo Senior Center. The afternoon keynote speaker will be George Joutras discussing the film followed by a question/answer session. The afternoon sessions will continue with Kathie Martindale giving an update about the Sandhills Heritage Museum in Dunning, followed by student produced videos highlighting one of the Byway’s most important natural resources, Water. Saturday evening, the film, “Ocean of Grass” will again be shown at 7:15 pm at the Grand Theater in Grand Island with a final matinee presentation at 2:00 on Sunday.

Tickets for Saturday conference including continental breakfast, awards luncheon and workshops and also one movie ticket will be $30 per person. ($55 for conference ticket plus 2019 SJSB membership) Please contact Terri Licking at twlicking@ymail.com for ticket reservations – due by January 18th. We are also working on an awesome membership incentive for 2019 renewals or new members. Be watching the January newsletter for more information on that promotion.

Time

25 (Friday) 5:00 pm - 26 (Saturday) 4:00 pm CT

Location

Cairo Senior Center

314 S High St, Cairo, NE 68824

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