Brownville, NE

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Indian Cave's main attraction accessible again,
three years after landslide damage

Closed for more than three years, the boardwalk leading to one of Indian Cave State Park’s main attractions — Indian Cave — has reopened. But with a few changes. Instead of the old series of stairs and platforms — which was partially washed away by landslides during the March 2019 bomb cyclone — the new boardwalk includes a ramp compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has also added an 8-foot-wide viewing deck with seating, and plans to install interpretive panels explaining the area’s cultural and natural history, and the story of the prehistoric Native petroglyphs, which are carved into the cave’s sandstone walls. But the new boardwalk doesn’t carry visitors as close to the cave as the old one. And that was intentional, said Jeff Fields, the commission’s parks administrator. “We’re trying to protect the integrity of the petroglyphs on the cave. We’ve had some vandalism in the past,” he said. “This was an effort where people can get close enough to see things, but not too close.”

The state plans to add a viewing scope to the deck for a better view of the petroglyphs, Fields said. The state started the $800,000 replacement project in September. The boardwalk measures 420 feet from end to end, though a 5-foot-wide staircase leading up to it can cut some of the distance. On average, the park — about 90 miles southeast of Lincoln — attracts 225,000 visitors per year, Fields said.

Indian Cave State Park


Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Named for the large sandstone cave within the park, Indian Cave State Park encompasses 3,052 rugged acres bordering the mighty Missouri River. http://outdoornebraska.gov/indiancave/

Naturally Nebraska | Brownville and Indian Cave

Nebraska's southeast corner is filled with surprises, especially in the fall. Join Jane as she spends time in Brownville and at Indian Cave State Park.

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Christine Andreas – Piaf, No Regrets

Brownville Concert Hall
126 Atlantic Street
Brownville

Christine Andreas brings her newest, highly acclaimed Edith Piaf tribute to Brownville.

According to Stephen Holden of the New York Times, “Andreas's ravishing voice and snapping emotional electricity, has made her a potent interpreter of Piaf.” Holden also credits her with, “most thrilling rendition of ‘La Vie en Rose’ this side of Edith Piaf.”
Friday & Saturday 7:30pm-9:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pm
Box Office & Bar open 1 hour before show time.

Christine Andreas - Piaf, No Regrets

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Tim Sullivan Western Singer/Songwriter



Brownville Concert Hall
Sept. 16, Fri at 7:30PM - 9:30PM

Tim Sullivan, singer/songwriter, has been a featured performer with Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette, and Glen Campbell.

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Steven Banks, Saxophone Soloist



Brownville Concert Hall
Nov. 13, Sun at 2:00PM - 4:00PM

International award-winning classical saxophone soloist.

Recognized for his “glowing mahogany tone” (Seen and Heard International) and “breathtaking” (Classical Voice of NC) performances, Steven Banks is establishing himself as an important young artist on the saxophone, which is rarely heard as a solo concert instrument.
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Steven Banks: Come As You Are (World Premiere) | Steven Banks, saxophone and Xak Bjerken, piano

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White Christmas



Brownville Concert Hall
Dec. 9, Fri at 7:30PM - 9:30PM

Brownville favorites KT Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, Todd Murray & Stacy Sullivan unite for a fun Christmas show featuring the music of White Christmas and many other beloved movie and Broadway holiday tunes.
Friday & Saturday 7:30pm-9:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pm
Refreshments, Wine Bar & Christmas Treats at Intermission.

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The Great Outdoors

Greg is with John to talk about Indian Cave State Park

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Indian Cave State Park



Greg Wagner sits down with Jack for this week's outdoor report

[gisbuxfan]

Just got back from Indian Cave SP. First time there in about 30 years. The new boardwalk looks great!

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Winery, distillery owners preserve 1866 brewery below Brownville

BROWNVILLE, Neb. (KOLN) - Whiskey Run Creek is the name of the waterway that flows below Brownville’s winery and distillery, but the Heskett family didn’t dabble in whiskey until about 20 years after it opened. The sixth-generation farmers specialize in wine. “We raise most of the grapes that go into our grape wines here,” said Ron Heskett. “We’ve got about 5,000 vines out at our place now. So if I’m not here at the winery, I’m usually in the vineyard.” Alongside regular operations, Whiskey Run Creek Winery and Distillery also holds a lot of history. The air vents aboveground give away one of Nebraska’s first ever breweries. A plaque at its entrances says “The Cave” was founded in 1866.

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Winery, distillery owners preserve 1866 brewery below Brownville



On the Whiskey Run Creek Winery and Distillery property, is a barn built in 1902 and one of Nebraska's first brewery's established in 1866.

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Thanks for posting....didn't even know that cave existed.

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Brownville flea market kicks off summer events



The town of Brownville is kicking off summer this Memorial Day weekend with a flea market. Located just an hour south of Omaha, the small Nebraska town is celebrating 170 years of rich history. It boasts 13 museums and historical sites as well as more than 400 acres of scenic river bluffs. It even has a winery.

The flea market has free admission and will host 250 vendors. It will run May 25th and 26th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the 67th year of the annual event. KETV's Waverle Monroe sat down with Steve Woerth from the Brownville Historical Society to talk about the flea market as well as this summer's concert series and stage productions.

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Experience art, music and more in Brownville



The Nemaha county village of Brownville is a certified “creative district”, and people from across the state are encouraged to come and visit. The arts and humanities are alive and well in Brownville. During a visit to town, you can experience the magic of live theater at the Brownville Village Theatre.

“It started in 1967 with Henry and Phyllis Blanke, and Jan and Randall Smith,” Brownville Village Theater Artistic Director Mitchell Bean said. “The four of them got together, and moved this church onto this basement in 1966. The next year, they opened the building as a summer stock theater, and it was affiliated with Nebraska Wesleyan back in the ‘60s.” The theater is now an individual non-profit, and the shows are done in the rotating reparatory style. “We hire a company of 14 people, and they act in three shows,” Bean said. “They also work a technical area as well, and they do a total of five shows throughout the summer.” This means that in the summer, you can see multiple shows in one weekend.