The Living Nativity  2024

Looking for a fun, inspirational and family-friendly tradition for you, your family, and your friends at Christmastime? Come on out to The 3B Homestead for the 9th annual event called The Living Nativity.  It’s located just south of Murdock, NE  halfway between Omaha and Lincoln on Highway 1.

The Living Nativity is not a nativity “scene” but a unique and untraditional presentation of the words from Luke 2.  Depending on which day you come, guests drive through the homestead, or walk through the grand 1888 barn where they interact with real stable animals.  Donkeys, Jacob sheep, goats, cattle, rabbits, poultry, and more each have a distinct story to tell which makes The Word at Christmas meaningful and very fun. Wonderful memories are made at The Living Nativity.

Drive-through the Homestead days:  Nov 30, Dec 1, 23, 24 – 11am to 4:40 pm

Walk-through the barn days:  December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 – 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Private group days:  Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Dec.  Call to schedule a date and time.

For your planning, it takes about 1½ hours to walk through the barn or do the drive through, and no tickets are needed.  It’s a free event!  Donations are accepted to help cover expenses. 

We hope to see you at the farm this Christmas!

Sondra and Mark Buell

7603 298^th Street, Murdock, NE  68407

Farm cell phone:  402-867-1802

Venmo:  @ThreeB-Homestead

The Lofte Theatre

Dickens’ Christmas Carol

DICKENS’ CHRISTMAS CAROL – A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts

by Mark Landon Smith

December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, & 22

Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

Get tickets at lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553

More about Dickens’ Christmas Carol: “A traveling travesty in two tumultuous acts.” While the story of A Christmas Carol will be familiar, this rendition is a different and more comedic take on the traditional production! From the bonny shores of England comes the Styckes-Upon-Thump Repertory Theatre Company, a stuffy old traveling troupe embarking on their fifteenth annual farewell tour of the Dickens’ tale. Can the theatre troupe handle the egos of their actors, a precarious set, and constant costume changes, and still manage to redeem old Ebenezer Scrooge by Christmas Day? A fresh twist on the timeless tale, this comedy is a festive rollercoaster of humor, perfect for those seeking a jolly good time this holiday season!

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To read Manley News’ review of this comical play:

Club 50: become a member today!

Did you know that by being a member of Club 50 you get all kinds of goodies from the Lofte for FREE? It’s true! Free popcorn at every show, free pop at every show, a free treat EXCLUSIVE for Club 50 members at every show! Plus the longer you’re a member the more free stuff you get including tickets , drinks, reserved seating, your name on one of the seats in the theatre, and even entry to our 50th-anniversary gala! Want to know more about free stuff? Keep reading…

The goal of Club 50 is to raise enough money to pay off 50% of our mortgage by our 50th season. To accomplish this goal we are asking patrons to donate $50 per month through the end of our 50th season in 2026. Ideally, we’d have at least 390 members – one for each of the seats in the Lofte Theatre!

Club 50 members can join today by donating $50, but if they want to receive the full possible benefits, you’ll want to donate $83.50 a month to have donated enough in time to receive the 2 free tickets to the gala! Not interested in long-term donating? No problem! You can instead donate $600 a year for 5 years, or a one-time minimum donation of at least $3,000 to qualify (please note that if a one-time donation is made, additional donations of at least $50 must be made every year to maintain your Club 50 membership).

Want to sign up? Visit https://www.lofte.org/club-50 to read all of the official information and to Join Club 50 with a recurring donation. Interested in a one-time lump sum donation? Contact the box office at 402-234-2553 or send an email to office@lofte.org, and someone will help you get your membership set up.

Thank you for your contribution and for supporting The Lofte’s continuous efforts to Bring the Arts to Rural Nebraska – and welcome to Club 50!