EVENTS

– “It’s A Wonderful Life,” a showing of the 1946 film starring Jimmy Stewart, 7:30 p.m. today at The World Theatre at 2318 Central Ave. 234-8046; www.theworldtheatre.org. Free admission.

– New Year’s Eve Dance Dec. 31 at Minden Opera House at 322 E. Fifth St., Minden. 308-832-0588; www.mindenoperahouse.com.

– Happy Noon Year, an event including dancing, a live DJ, snacks and party favors, 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 31 at Kearney Public Library at 2020 First Ave. 233-3282; www.kearneylib.org. Free admission. For young people who can’t stay up until midnight. Register at least five days in advance.

– MONA’s Not Just a Book Club will read and discuss “Still Life with Breadcrumbs” with Anna Quindlen, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 5 at Museum of Nebraska Art at 2401 Central Ave. 865-8559; www.mona.unk.edu. Free admission. Readers may join the book club at any time.

– Artist talk and reception with Nancy Friedemann-Sanchez, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at Museum of Nebraska Art at 2401 Central Ave. 865-8559; www.mona.unk.edu. Free admission. Friedemann-Sanchez’s work will be featured on display through April 3.

EXHIBITS

– Classic Car Collection at 3600 E. Highway 30, Suite B. 234-1964; www.classiccarcollection.org. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors (60 and older), $6 students, $5 groups of 12 or more.

– The Archway at 3060 E. First St., I-80 exit 272; 237-1000; www.archway.org. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12 adults, $11 senior and $6 youths age 6-12.

– Kearney Area Children’s Museum at 5827 Fourth Ave. 698-2228; wwwkearneychildrensmuseum.org. Admission is $7, ages 1 and older, $6 for adults and $5 for seniors. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, until 8 p.m. Thursday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

– Museum of Nebraska Art at 2401 Central Ave., Kearney. 865-8559; www.mona.unk.edu. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. “Still, Motion, Time,” an exhibit that explores the idea of “time” in art, through April 17. “Nebraska Now: Jake Jacobson, Ceramics,” featuring ceramic vessels based on common objects created by artist and educator Jake Jacobson, through Jan. 3. “This Big Land,” an exhibit of artists both native to Nebraska and traveling, through Feb. 21. “Picture This: Nebraska Poet Laureate — John Neihardt,” the final exhibit in the series, through Jan. 17. “Grant Reynard’s Winter Scenes,” a display of artwork by illustrator Grant Reynard, through Feb. 14. MONA’s Recent Acquisitions, artwork from the more than 200 new artworks added to MONA’s permanent collection, through Feb. 28. “Nebraska Now: Nancy Friedemann-Sanchez, Travelers and Settlers,” an installation by Nancy Friedemann-Sanchez Jan. 9 through April 3. Artist talk and reception with Friedemann-Sanchez, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 9.

– Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education Center at 2425 E. First St., Kearney. 338-3473; www.nebraskafirefightersmuseum.org. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6 general, $4 seniors, $3 ages 6 to 17.

– Trails and Rails Museum at 710 W. 11th St., Kearney. 234-3041. Open 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 adults, $2 children ages 5 to 12.

– 100th Meridian Museum at 206 E. Eighth St., Cozad; 308-784-1100. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

– Chevyland USA Auto and Cycle Museum at 7245 Buffalo Creek Rd., Elm Creek; 308-856-4208. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

– Custer County Historical Society Museum at 445 S. Ninth Ave., Broken Bow. 308-872-2203. Open 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

– Dawson County Museum at 805 N. Taft St., Lexington. 308-324-5340. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

– Harold Warp Pioneer Village at 138 E. Highway 6, Minden. 800-445-4447; www.pioneervillage.org. General admission is $14.25 adults, $7.25 for children 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

– Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles at 606 Heartland Rd., Lexington. 308-324-6329; www.heartlandmuseum.com. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

– Minden Opera House Gallery at 322 E. Fifth St., Minden. 308-832-0588; www.mindenoperahouse.com. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

– Nebraska Prairie Museum one mile north of Holdrege on U.S. Highway 183; 308-995-5015. Donation. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Group reservations available.

– Rowe Sanctuary at 44450 Elm Island Road, Gibbon. 308-468-5282; www.rowesanctuary.org. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-4 p.m. Sunday.