Who knew Johnny Carson’s hometown had such a cool, creative streak? I arrived in Norfolk, Nebraska, expecting a quiet small town, and left wondering why more people aren’t talking about this place.

When he isn’t carving ice sculptures, Tucker, 47, teaches painting classes at restaurants and breweries in the city. He learned about ice carving through a family friend and trained under Gerlak.

Wyatt Smith, 7, poses with an ice sculpture during the 2025 Havre de Grace Ice Festival. (Karen Jackson/Freelance) ...

Luan Bui creates ice sculptures at commissioned events and competitions. The performance of carving the ice is just as much part of the art as the finished product.

For 24 hours, from noon Wednesday to noon Thursday, community members can donate to their choice of 50 organizations as part of Give BIG Green Bay.

EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Cool down in Harbor Springs this weekend at the Ice Fest. You can watch live ice carvings and walk downtown to see a variety of ice sculptures on display.

An ice artist will be stationed in Old Town, carving two large sculptures out of several 300-pound blocks of ice Feb. 7 and 8.

MEDINA, Ohio — The 31st annual Medina Ice Festival is set to bring spectacular ice sculptures and family friendly activities to downtown Medina from Feb. 14-17. During the winter event ...

Putnam — Fire & Ice: A Valentine’s Festival is returning to downtown Main Street this weekend for a 14th year of ice carving, fire breathing and fun. This Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., the ...

Ice Fest is an annual celebration hosted by the Harbor Springs DDA where dozens of ice sculptures line the downtown streets.