Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 402-949-0668
Visit our website to check upcoming show dates, performer details, and theater updates. Click “Upcoming Shows” for the latest schedule, and use the “Details” button to learn more about each performance.
Website: www.cornhuskercountry.com
Our site is open to everyone—members and non-members alike—on both desktop and mobile devices.
Donations Welcome
We are grateful for every donation. Your generosity helps cover expenses, maintain the theater, and keep classic country music alive in our community.
Donations can be mailed to:
Cornhusker Country Music Theater
PO Box 42
Louisville, NE 68037
Bands Wanted
We’re always looking for new talent! If you know of a band, duo, or solo performer willing to donate an evening, please send them our way.
We can also provide backup music for solo acts.
To sign up to play:
Visit cornhuskercountry.com, click on Contact/Bookings, and fill out the form. We’ll check our calendar and follow up with available dates.
May 2025 Events
- Saturday, May 10: No Show
- Sunday, May 11: Electric Jam – 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Bring your guitar and your voice—everyone is welcome to join in the fun! - Saturday, May 24: Jake Fierro – 7:30 to 10:00 PM
Jake is a new performer on our stage, and we’re excited to welcome him. Come show your support for this talented young man! - Sunday, May 25: Acoustic Jam Session – 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Play, sing, or simply enjoy a relaxing afternoon of live acoustic music.
Meeting Minutes – April 21, 2025
Attendance: Larry Meyer, Addie Idler, Kirk Kubik, Grace Kubik, Art Sellers
- Meeting opened by Larry, seconded by Grace.
- Secretary’s report read and accepted. Motion by Larry, seconded by Addie.
- Treasurer’s report presented by Grace:
- General Fund: $3,439.54
- Building Fund: $6,296.71
- Terry Smith Memorial Fund: $265
- A check will be sent to a dog rescue facility near Nashville in Terry’s name.
Old Business
- Sunday matinees were again discussed as a possible replacement for Saturday night shows during winter months.
We’d love your input! Submit your vote here, or fill out the contact form below if you have any feedback. - 50th Anniversary Celebration (2026):
June dates and venue options were discussed. Stay tuned. - Garage Sale Donations:
It’s unclear if donations have recently been made at the Dairy Sweet in Weeping Water.
A big thank-you to Kevin Brack, who continues to price and sell donated items on our behalf—without taking a commission. Kevin has returned over $2,000 to the theater in the last 8 months!
To donate items (no large furniture):
Call one of the following to arrange pickup or drop-off:
- 402-949-0668
- 402-306-7435
- 402-214-8883
- 402-690-2472
New Business
- Candy Bar Price Increase:
Due to rising costs, candy bars at the concession stand are now $1.50 (previously $1.00). All other concession items remain the same. - Band Practice Fees:
A motion was passed to charge a small utility fee for groups using the theater for practice sessions.- Members: $25 for 3 hours
- Non-Members: $30 for 3 hours
An officer must be present to open, monitor, and lock the theater.
Looking Ahead: 50th Anniversary in 2026
Next year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Cornhusker Country Music Theater!
We are tentatively planning the celebration for April 18, 2026.
This is your club, and we want your input—help us make it a celebration to remember. If you have ideas or would like to help, please let us know.
2025 Dues Reminder
Annual dues are due in June 2025:
- $10 for an individual membership
- $12 for a family membership
If you’ve already paid, thank you!
Artist of the Month – Janie Fricke
Janie Fricke, born in December 1947 in South Whitley, Indiana, grew up in a musical home. Her father taught her guitar, her mother taught her piano, and Janie went on to become a celebrated soprano vocalist in the country music world.
She got her start singing background vocals in Nashville sessions for legends like Lynn Anderson, Elvis Presley, Tanya Tucker, and Vern Gosdin.
Eventually launching her solo career, Janie scored 10 Top Ten hits, including 6 Number One singles.
To learn more about her remarkable career, visit:
Janie Fricke – Wikipedia
New Tip Basket
A big thank-you to Art Sellers, who constructed a new tip basket using a repurposed snare drum mounted on a stand. You’ll find it at the front of the stage—feel free to drop in a tip to support the theater!
Community Bluegrass Jam – Missouri Valley Public Library
If you’re up for a road trip, there’s a bluegrass, country, and old-time jam held at the Missouri Valley Public Library on the last Saturday of each month (April–September).
- Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Acoustic only
- Bring an instrument or just come to listen
Questions? Call or text Dean at 402-981-6058