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SUMMARY:KANEKO- Under The Skin
DESCRIPTION:The naked body tells stories words cannot—of intimacy and isolation\, confidence and fragility\, desire and discomfort. Under the Skin confronts these universal human experiences through the unfiltered lens of the nude form. Featuring boundary-pushing works from the distinguished collections of Karen & Robert Duncan and Kathryn & Marc LeBaron\, this exhibition presents powerful imagery that challenges conventions\, provokes conversation\, and lingers long after viewing. This exhibition includes artworks by numerous international artists\, including Robert Mapplethorpe\, Louise Bourgeois\, Bharti Kher\, and Kehinde Wiley. \n*Please be advised that this exhibition contains depictions of full/partial nudity and mature themes. Parents and guardians are encouraged to preview and assess the content to decide if it aligns with what they deem appropriate for their children. \nPhoto credit:  “Evan Penny”\, L. Faux Colour #2 (Libby) \n  \nGallery Hours: Thursday – Saturday 1 pm – 7 pm\, Sunday 1 pm – 6 pm
URL:https://kvno.org/event/kaneko-under-the-skin/
LOCATION:KANEKO\, 1111 Jones St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Kaneko":MAILTO:info@thekaneko.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
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SUMMARY:Thomas Dambo's TROLLS: Save the Humans
DESCRIPTION:Something mystical has wandered into the garden… leaving giant footprints in its wake. From November 22\, 2025 through May 18\, 2026\, step into a realm of imagination and come meet the colossal creations of Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans. They have roamed far and wide\, but now Basse Buller\, Ibbi Pip\, Kamma Can\, Ronja Redeye\, Rosa Sunfinger\, and Sofus Lotus are on a quest to share their wild wisdom with the Omaha community. \nCrafted from reclaimed wood and a whole lot of creativity\, these gentle giants bring big personalities and even bigger messages about protecting the environment. As you wander the outdoor garden paths\, keep an eye out for all six of these towering troll ambassadors and uncover each of their stories as they touch on themes of recycling\, sustainability\, and preserving nature. \nCome explore their whimsical world with general garden admission tickets or unlock even more magical visits with garden membership. \nCreated by Thomas Dambo. Produced by The Imagine Team. \nLearn more about the artist at thomasdambo.com. \nPhoto courtesy of Atlanta Botanical Gardens.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/29393/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery
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SUMMARY:THE NEGRO MOTORIST GREEN BOOK
DESCRIPTION:Stories of bravery\, innovation and creative self-determination \nThe Negro Motorist Green Book offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America\, and how the annual guide served as an indispensable resource for many African Americans in the United States. The exhibition includes artifacts such as historic footage\, images and firsthand accounts to convey not only the apprehension felt by African American travelers\, but also the resilience and innovation of people fighting to live a full American existence. It will bring focus to a vibrant parallel world of African American businesses\, the rise of the Black leisure class in the United States and the important role The Green Book played in facilitating the second wave of the Great Migration. \nThe Green Book was published and distributed nationwide from 1936 until 1967\, providing African American travelers with information on restaurants\, gas stations\, department stores and other businesses that welcomed Black travelers. In an era of Jim Crow laws and “sundown towns\,” The Green Book offered critical\, life-saving information and sanctuary. \nThe Negro Motorist Green Book was created by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author\, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor\, and made possible through the generous support of Exxon Mobil Corp.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/the-negro-motorist-green-book/
LOCATION:Durham Museum\, 801 S 10th St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="THe Durham Museum":MAILTO:info@durhammuseum.org
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SUMMARY:HeartBeats Concert
DESCRIPTION:With generous support from the Weitz Fund for Excellence & Innovation\, HeartBeats is a music engagement program that connects UNO School of Music students and faculty with participants from Duet\, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. \nThrough interactive music-making\, the program creates meaningful\, real-world opportunities for students to perform\, teach\, and learn while supporting the needs of the local community. For Duet participants\, HeartBeats offers a welcoming space for creative expression\, social connection\, and joyful engagement. Participants experience the cognitive\, emotional\, and physical benefits of music-making – strengthening communication\, encouraging movement\, supporting memory and attention\, and fostering a sense of belonging and accomplishment. \nAs citizen musicians\, students build professional skills while developing empathy\, adaptability\, and a deeper sense of purpose as active\, contributing members of society. \n\nFor more information\, contact Mary Perkinson\, mperkinson@unomaha.edu (UNO)\, or Marcy Browning\, marcy.browning@duetne.org\, (Duet).
URL:https://kvno.org/event/heartbeats-concert/
LOCATION:Strauss Performing Arts Center\, Concert Hall
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcy Perkinson":MAILTO:mperkinson@unomaha.edu
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SUMMARY:Botanical Illustration: Botanical Sketchbooks
DESCRIPTION:This class takes place over two sessions. Are you looking for new ways to arrange your drawings of plants and flowers on the page? Join us as we look at examples and try new arrangements as we sketch in Lauritzen Gardens. Open to all experience levels\, the class provides materials for you to borrow but students may bring extra materials such as pencils\, erasers\, sketchbooks\, and other preferred items. \nPre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the first session. \nWorkshop fee: $65 | Garden members receive 20% off.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/botanical-illustration-botanical-sketchbooks/2026-04-28/1/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drawing,Nature
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SUMMARY:Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit\, ‘Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO’\, which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4\, 2026. Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan\, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO shares materials from the UNO Fine Arts Press collection\, focusing on the works of Harry Duncan\, a printer\, typographer\, publisher\, and former professor at UNO. Harry Duncan (1916-1997) used a hand-press printer to create letterpress books. Born in Keokuk\, Iowa\, he founded the Cummington Press (1939-1997) in Massachusetts\, before moving the company to Iowa and later to Nebraska. As a professor of fine arts at UNO\, he began Abattoir Editions\, the UNO Fine Arts Press in 1972 and led the press until 1985. \nDuncan was called “the father of the post-World War II private-press movement” by Newsweek in 1982 and his designs were lauded by scholar Joseph Blumenthal for their “compelling and dramatic simplicity.” Duncan worked with authors such as Tennessee Williams\, Robert Lowell\, Alan Tate\, Lyn Coffin\, as well as students\, faculty and staff at UNO. \nSome of the books and woodblocks on display were collected and donated by Mary L. Richmond\, the curator of the Chapin Library at Williams College in Williamstown\, MA from 1947 to 1955. These items\, which compose the Mary L. Richmond Cummington Press Collection\, were donated by Richmond to UNO in 1977. \n  \nDuring regular hours\, Criss Library is open to the public Monday – Thursday 7AM-10PM\, Friday 7AM-5PM\, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-10PM.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/post-war-letterpress-harry-duncan-cummington-press-and-abattoir-editions-at-uno/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library\, Osborne Family Gallery\, 6401 University Dr N.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library%2C Archives and Special Collections":MAILTO:acschindler@unomaha.edu
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SUMMARY:Botanical Illustration: Botanical Sketchbooks
DESCRIPTION:This class takes place over two sessions. Are you looking for new ways to arrange your drawings of plants and flowers on the page? Join us as we look at examples and try new arrangements as we sketch in Lauritzen Gardens. Open to all experience levels\, the class provides materials for you to borrow but students may bring extra materials such as pencils\, erasers\, sketchbooks\, and other preferred items. \nPre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the first session. \nWorkshop fee: $65 | Garden members receive 20% off.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/botanical-illustration-botanical-sketchbooks/2026-04-28/2/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drawing,Nature
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SUMMARY:Create & Speed Meet Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Create & Speed Date: Sharpie Art. Are you ready for real-life connections? Join us at Inner Rail Food Hall for a creative speed dating event designed for men and women ages 30–39 (flexible by up to 2 years above or below range). Led by J.Diane Creations\, this high-energy evening combines a hands-on Sharpie art project with structured dating rounds. It’s the perfect\, low-pressure environment to spark a possible romantic connection while lightly stretching your creative muscle. The Experience -Creative Icebreaker: Learn simple sharpie art techniques and customize your project while you chat. -Structured Speed Dates: Rotate through intentional 5-minute dates. -Scorecards: Use our custom scorecards to easily track your dates and exchange information at the end of the night. Your ticket includes 1 drink ticket redeemable at Backstretch Bar. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH APRIL 14TH! Space is limited to ensure even dating rotations. Secure your spot today! *Participants aged 1-2 years above or below the age range are acceptable. Just email info@mycreativeimpulse.com with any questions you have.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/create-speed-meet-brunch-2/
LOCATION:The Inner Rail Food Hall\, 1911 S 67th St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Creative Impulse":MAILTO:info@mycreativeimpulse.com
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