At first glance, the life-sized painting seems an elegant tribute to a radiant bride. Dix's attire is majestic -- a dazzling white wedding dress dominates the painting. But Henri -- called the Monet of Manhattan -- believed that portraits should reveal character rather than glorifying vanity. For more information about "Art Treasures of Nebraska," visit http://www.netnebraska.org/extras/nat/.

After the Pearl Harbor attack, a Nebraska farmer named Ben Kuroki volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps. He would become the first Japanese-American war hero, surviving 58 missions as an aerial gunner over Europe, North Africa and Japan. Between his tours of duty he would find himself at the center of controversy - a lone spokesman against the racism faced by the thousands of Japanese-Americans sent to internment camps. Through interviews and rare, never-before-seen film, "Most Honorable Son" tells of one man's remarkable journey through World War Two, while providing context to two seemingly disparate histories - the US air war and the Japanese-American experience. Coming in September to PBS. For air dates and more information, visit http://www.netnebraska.org/television/.

In Silver Creek, Nebraska, Delco Lighting Distributor William Lowman privately financed a film showing the wonders of electricity in 1918 rural Nebraska. The completed film, printed on tinted stock to give everything a warm "electric" glow, was only shown twice publicly - once locally and once at the national Delco Lighting convention. This unique footage shows real life town and farm living in 1918, all focused around the glory of electricity. The film is from the collection of The Nebraska State Historical Society (http://www.nebraskahistory.org/). For more information on "Next Exit," visit http://www.netnebraska.org/extras/nextexit/.

"National Geographic Magazine" photographer Joel Sartore shoots in some of the most exotic locales on earth, but often in wretched conditions for weeks on end, and always under pressure to produce pictures worthy of publication in a legendary magazine. He often wonders if it's the best job in the world, or the worst. "At Close Range with National Geographic" provides a rare glimpse of the havoc a tough, dangerous job can create for one's personal life, especially for someone like Joel Sartore. For air dates and more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/atcloserange/.

Benton grew up in Missouri and traveled the Great Plains region, inspired by its people, places and history. And nothing fascinated Benton like the figures of the historic West - Native Americans, trappers, and pioneers. Considered a visual historian for his ability to paint rural scenes with a storyteller's flair, Benton transformed dramatic accounts from author Francis Parkman's 1847 book, "The Oregon Trail," into vibrant watercolors. For more information about "Art Treasures of Nebraska," visit http://www.netnebraska.org/extras/nat/.

In 1942, the US Navy built a 45 million dollar ammo depot in Hastings, Nebraska - a facility that would make 40% of all ammunition used in the Pacific during WWII. The 2000 African-American sailors working there, commanded by African-American "acting" officers, faced "deep south" style discrimination. Official Navy history omits much of the story of the Hastings depot, but Yeoman and "acting" Lieutenant Willie Tripp tells of "The Negro Ordinance Battalion." For more information about the Battalion visit Nebraskastudies.org. For more information on "Next Exit," visit http://www.netnebraska.org/extras/nextexit/.

"The Price of Water" explores how Nebraskans are connected to this resource that supports our lives, examines where our water comes from, who uses it and for what purposes, and what people are doing to sustain Nebraska's water for the future. Segments include the formation of the Ogallala Aquifer and the connection between ground and surface water; the development of the Platte River; the effect of ancient drought in the Sand Hills; how water supports farmers, city folks and nature; and what is being done to protect this vital, limited resource. For air dates and more information, visit http://www.netnebraska.org/extras/priceofwater/.

Whimsical assemblages are the hallmark of artist Dave Stewart at the Museum of Nebraska Art. His assemblage art is full of memories... a dose of humor and, often, social commentary. For more information about "Art Treasures of Nebraska," visit http://www.netnebraska.org/extras/nat/.

In 1915, the Black Hills Feature Film Company of Chadron, Nebraska made Nebraska's first western movie. Titled, "Wild Bill and Calamity Jane in the Days of '75 and '76," it told of the love triangle between Jane, Wild Bill, and Jack McCall. Shot using local talent, the real star of the film was the unspoiled panorama of the Nebraska prairie and bluffs. For more information on "Next Exit," visit http://www.netnebraska.org/extras/nextexit/.