

| Mr. Charles E. Friend, Founder of Friend, NE |

| Friend Friend Historical Society Preserving the Past, Charting the Future Historical |


| One of the few remaining opera houses in Nebraska worthy of restoration, the Warren Opera House sits and waits for restoration to take place. Members of the Friend Historical Society are dedicated to restoring this historic building to its original grandeur. |
| Mark your calendars for October 10! Visit the Downtown Friend Festival JOSEPH HALL as ELVIS! 8PM |

| The Warren Opera House was host to traveling theater troupes, musical performers, sporting events and political debates. |
| tails! |
| Tickets Available and selling fast. Call NOW! Click on the links above or call 947-7731 or 730-0276 |
| Day's Events Include 9AM-2PM Vendors selling art, antiques, gifts 5-7PM Outdoor grill; get your burgers & brats here! "ALWAYS DUALING" performs- listen to the music as they battle it out! 5PM-midnight Beer Garden, Nebraska wine tasting |

| Riedel Wine Event a MAJOR success. Click here for pictures of the evening. |