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"Meet me at the fence ok bye" by Leslie Diuguid
2024-03-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-29 13:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Union for Contemporary Art, 2423 North 24th Street, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
Artist’s Statement:
Analyzing thrifted artifacts that act as a material memory. Finding the border between childhood and adulthood. Detritus of the past. While homecoming to care for aging parents I excavated a 1990 phone book filled with handwritten notes, addresses, and marker tests.
Remembering the brief, hurried and anxious need to play. A question phrased as a statement between friends calling to meet up for a day of swinging, biking, playing games and running around the neighborhood. My dad told me not to call before 10am as it would be rude.
Remembering the phone as a stationary tool you went to before it became life consuming. My friend, Susan Kemp and I would make the breathless call, hang up, and simultaneously bolt out toward the fence followed by an excited dog and a slamming screen door behind us.
The use of screenprinting allows media to take on a new life. To dismantle tattered rags and revisit old phone books as a coming of age archive.
Stepping through items that have become a part of my identity. Zooming in on heavily worn clothes and expanding focal points of interest layered with excerpts of handwritten letters from my younger self and family members. Holding test marks of all kinds—stains, spills and splatters in high esteem accumulated over the course of decades.
This fixation on gestures suggests the portrait of a ghost.
Some clothing gifted, others bought, all saved and all whose diminishing quality acts as a nonlinear origin story for the necessity to protect and house a growing body.
Thinking middle out, I’m partial to trees as icons that represent heliotropic growth toward a brighter future while digging deeper into the fabric from which I originated.

Mother Nature Manipulated by Julie Koch
2024-03-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
February 28 through April 99 a.m. to 5 p.m.On the gallery walls in the visitor and education centerIncluded with paid admission or garden membership. $15 + tax, $9 + tax for ages 3-12, free for ages 2 and under.Julie Koch has used different digital techniques to create unique images of flora and fauna. These images are all from original photos that have been manipulated in Photoshop. Some of the originals are nothing much to look at, but once doctored, give a stunning view of nature with different colors and contrast.About the ArtistJulie Koch retired in 2023 after a 40-year-plus career in journalism. Now she spends her free time taking photos and creating unique images, including of her Arabian horses. Her images, both original and manipulated digitally, have been popular and hang in people’s homes. See lessHappens on the following Dates:Feb 28, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTFeb 29, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 1, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 2, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 3, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 4, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 5, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 6, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 7, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 8, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 9, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 10, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 11, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 12, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 13, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 14, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 15, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 16, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 17, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 18, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 19, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 20, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 21, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 22, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 23, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 24, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 25, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 26, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 27, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 28, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 29, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTMar 30, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTApr 1, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTApr 2, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTApr 3, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTApr 4, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTApr 5, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTApr 6, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTApr 7, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTApr 8, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CSTApr 9, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm CST

CAST OFF FORM AT STUDIO 62 SOUND SESSIONS
2024-03-01 21:30 - 22:00 | Studio 62, 2729 N 62nd St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Omaha’s experimental act Cast Off Form explores a spiritual, philosophical, and artistic mode of being.
Driven by curiosity, sounds are reorganized to make something new. Co-founder of Noisefest & No Coast Noise Collective. The catalyzing force behind the midwest noise scene.
– Glitchy, Minimalistic, Electronic, Experimental, Drone.

Jitterbugs' Night Out
2024-03-01 20:00 - 23:59 | Eagles Ballroom, 201 S 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Jitterbugs’ Night Out, or as we like to call it, JNO, has been home to Omaha Jitterbugs’ since 2001.
On average 130 people come to JNO each week, and it’s one of Omaha’s longest-running weekly events.
Masks are optional at JNO.
You don’t need to bring a partner. The weekly beginning dance lesson is from 8:15 – 9:00 and you can choose to rotate partners throughout the lesson or stick with the partner you came with. Then the DJ plays swingin’ tunes for social dancing from 9 p.m. until midnight, so ask people to dance! Check our calendar for nights with live music. Our instructors and DJs are volunteers with JIVE who have completed training.
Dressing sharp is encouraged! But you’ll see people in t-shirts, jeans, dresses, and suits. For special events and live music nights, people tend to dress nicer.
We’ve created a diverse and welcoming community: smoke-free, drug-free, and all ages are welcome. Children younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Most nights more than 100 people attend. While the highest percentage of people attending are aged 19–39, dancers range from middle and high school students to retirees in their 70s and above. Check out our Code of Conduct.
You can bring in your own food and bottle for water. We provide free water because you WILL get thirsty. A full bar is available downstairs.
Join us for the Birthday Jam! After the announcements, around 10:15 pm, we gather in a circle on the dance floor and those who have a birthday (or graduation, or are newly engaged, or any special occasion!) stand in the middle. A song is played and different partners jump in to dance with you for a bit.
If you’d like to have a party during JNO, you are welcome! We suggest showing up at 8:00 pm if you need to set up a table for your party.
No party fees are charged.
For discounted entrance, learn about volunteering with JIVE!

Cabaret
2024-03-01 19:30, 2024-02-29 19:30 | Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, 68132
Winner of 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Revival, Cabaret is one of the most groundbreaking musicals of the 20th Century. Set in Germany as the Nazi party gains power, the iconic Emcee welcomes audiences (“Willkommen”) to the seedy Kit Kat Klub where performer Sally Bowles has a rendezvous with an American writer. You’ll be transported to another time with iconic songs such as “Maybe this Time” and “Cabaret.”
Disclaimer: Contains adult situations.

First Friday - March
2024-03-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Benson Creative District Downtown Benson Omaha, NE 68104, 5603 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
March into Spring this March 1st First Friday in the Benson Creative District! Our BREAD & BUTTER, First Friday is our longest-run program, happening on the first Friday of every month, year-round.
A printed and digital map provides visitors a guide to walkable events and exhibitions located in neighborhood galleries and businesses.

SUPER NATURAL Art Show by Dany Reyes
2024-03-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Dany Reyes Studio, 7016 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Artist Statement:
This Art Show is for the comicbook lovers. I created paintings form all the superheroes I love and hope everyone finds something special in this art show.
All paintings will be for sale day of the event.

Rebecca Bartlett // CULT ACT: A Practice in Death Poetry and Prayer - Opening Reception
2024-03-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Petshop Gallery, 2725 N 62nd St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Rebecca Bartlett presents CULT ACT: A Practice in Death Poetry and Prayer at Petshop Gallery (2727 N. 62nd St).
About the exhibition, Bartlett states, “Much like God and science, the creation of art is an attempt to name what is not yet known. “Cult Act” is suggesting that the actions and choices we make between birth and death are ultimately our prescribed death copes. Mortality isn’t always the ego’s main consideration, but it is assured and omnipresent. This lingering reality and equalizer connects and separates us simultaneously and this tension propels the artwork forward. Through the act of creating these images, the artist is imploring the audience to consider their actions as sacred.”
Opening reception takes place March 1st from 7pm to 10pm. CULT ACT will be on display at Petshop Gallery through the end of April.

“Penguin in Your Ear” written and performed by Eliza Bent
2024-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Watch Eliza Bent, downtown experimental New York theatre scene mainstay perform her latest stand-up adjacent work-in-progress. Brought to you by Great Plains Theatre Commons.
Eliza Bent is a playwright, performer, and artistic director of Bentertainment. As the love child between Lily Tomlin, Pee Wee Herman, and Mr. Peanut Bent’s Bentertainments include solo-ish works (Karen, I Said, Toilet Fire and Aloha, Aloha, or When I Was Queen), plays (Indeed, friend!, On a Clear Day I Can See to Elba, The Hotel Colors), adaptations (The Beyonce, She of the Voice), and hybrid affairs (Bonnie’s Last Flight, Real Talk / Kip Talk, Blue Wizard / Black Wizard, Pen Pals Meet). Bent’s shows have been developed, workshopped, commissioned, and produced at Abrons Arts Center, the New Ohio, the Atlantic Theatre, the Bushwick Starr, the Exponential Festival, and New York Theatre Workshop’s Next Door Series. Residencies: MacDowell, LMCC’s Workspace, SPACE on Ryder Farm, New Georges, Target Margin Institute Fellow, Casa Zia Lina, Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s Ground Floor, Beach64, and Pilot Balloon. As an actor Bent has performed in pint-sized New York theatres, regionally in Omaha and Louisville, and internationally with the performance ensemble Half Straddle. BA in philosophy Boston College, MFA in playwriting Brooklyn College. Bent is currently a lecturer in the Radio TV & Film department at Northwestern University.
Follow the performance with a free workshop hosted by Great Plains Theatre Commons on Saturday, March 2nd!

Bob Marley's Three Little Birds
2024-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 | The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Based on a story by Cedella Marley
Music & Lyrics by Bob Marley
Adapted for the stage by Michael J. Bobbitt
Arrangements, Orchestrations, Additional Music & Lyrics by John L. Cornelius, II
Featuring such Bob Marley classics as “One Love” and “Jammin”, Three Little Birds transports you to a tropical paradise for this modern musical folktale. Ziggy is afraid to leave the house because of tropical storms, evil spirits, and the sneaky, hair-grabbing trickster, Duppy. But
with the help of a few feathered friends, Ziggy will learn that “every little thing is gonna be alright!”

Spunk
2024-03-01 19:00, 2024-02-29 19:00 | The Union for Contemporary Art, 2423 North 24th Street, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
Adapted by George C. Wolfe
Three Tales by Zora Neale Hurston
Music by Chic Street Man
Directed by Denise Chapman
Synopsis
Hurston’s evocative prose and Wolfe’s unique theatrical style blend to create an evening of theatre that celebrates the human spirit’s ability to overcome and endure. Utilizing the blues, choral narrative and dance, the three tales focus on men and women trapped inside the “laughin’ kind of lovin’ kind of hurtin’ kind of pain that comes from being human.” The first of the three tales, SWEAT tells the story of a young washerwoman who is abused and betrayed by her estranged husband, and of her ultimate triumph over him. The second piece, STORY IN HARLEM SLANG, is told in 1940s Harlemese. It is the story of two street lotharios trying to outhustle each other and win the favor of—and a meal from—a domestic on her payday afternoon off. The third tale, THE GILDED SIX BITS, is a bittersweet story of an adoring husband’s betrayal by his loving but innocent wife.

Hometown Heroes Exhibit
2024-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
“Greatness is all around you, you just need to know what to look for.” Embark on a captivating exploration of Council Bluffs’ artistic heritage with “Hometown Heroes,” an immersive exhibition celebrating the exceptional creators who have defined our city’s cultural landscape. From the expressive strokes of contemporary painters to the graceful movements of dancers, architectural wonders, captivating performances, and groundbreaking inventions, this showcase transcends artistic boundaries. Join us in honoring the diverse brilliance of Council Bluffs’ “Hometown Heroes” – an invitation to revel in the enduring impact and cultural vibrancy woven into our city’s artistic narrative. Don’t miss this unique journey through the stories, inspirations, and masterpieces of our local heroes. Discover greatness all around you, waiting to be celebrated.

"Unleashed" by Kim Darling
2024-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Ming Toy Gallery, 6066 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Ming Toy Gallery will host Kim Darling’s “Unleashed” during the month of March. Take a BFF look at this vibrant celebration of unbridled creativity, which draws inspiration from the rebellious pulse of punk culture, empowering principles of feminism and urgent plea for interspecies justice.
In the anarchic realm of punk culture where chaos intertwines with creativity, “Unleashed” emerges as a fearless declaration of individuality and resistance. Rejecting societal norms, this collection of artworks thrives on the disruptive energy that fuels the essence of punk illustration. Each piece pulsates with a visceral and raw intensity that captivates and challenges.
Its side-eye view of interspecies justice echoes the punk ethos of rebellion against all forms of oppression. The exhibition boldly interrogates hierarchical structures that unfairly elevate humanity above other species, passionately advocating for a more inclusive and equitable world. Through visually arresting narratives that blur the lines between human and non-human, “Unleashed” envisions a future where every voice, regardless of species, is not only heard but profoundly respected.
Darling’s vibrant dialogue invites viewers to confront discomfort, embrace dissent and partake in a collective conversation that transcends societal boundaries.
“Unleashed” stands as a powerful rallying cry for a world where individuality reigns supreme and justice knows no bounds. The energy of rebellion and creativity illuminates a path toward a more liberated and interconnected world.

"Intimate Echoes" by Brandon Solo - Opening Reception
2024-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Radial Arts Center, 5915 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Brandon Harlo presents a collection where each artwork serves as a personal journal entry — a reflective portrait capturing the essence of individuals known to the artist. Through depictions of energy and movement, inspired by nature’s oldest language, Brandon invites you to immerse yourself in the unspoken words of abstractions within “Intimate Echoes.”

BFF Artist Market
2024-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | John J. Mercer Masonic Lodge, 5903 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Shop your favorite artists, makers and vendors at March’s BFF’s Indoor Artist Market. Located at Mercer Masonic Lodge (5903 Maple St), the BFF Artist Market will feature: Els di Maria Sofia, Fruitscented, Moonyani Write, Vio.let Design Studio, Things by Thor, Finley’s Ethereal Goods, Dogboy Diogenes, Crystal Gems Omaha, LLC, Val Wil Pottery, and more!

Omaha Film Festival 2024
2024-03-01 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-29 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Aksarben Cinema, 2110 S 67th Street, Omaha, NE, 68106, United States
ESTABLISHED IN 2005, the Omaha Film Festival (OFF) began as a way for the Omaha community to experience the artistry of independent filmmaking through the exhibition of new films by aspiring artists that are otherwise unavailable for viewing in the area. The Festival showcases over 100 films during its annual event, selected from an average of close to 1000 annual entries that come in from around the world, offering a wide variety of independent cinema choices that includes regional and world premier films as well as advanced screenings of films that have already attracted wider distribution. Narrative features, documentaries, short films, and animated shorts are screened during the week-long Festival, with a special section for Nebraska-made films as well. The selected filmmakers are invited to attend the festival and are given the opportunity to discuss their films with the audience after each screening.

ACG 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition
2024-03-01 11:00 - 22:00 | Artists’ Cooperative Gallery, 405 S 11th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
For the month of March, the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery welcomes you to our 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition. An “emerging artist” is defined as someone who is early-on in the art career. These eleven featured artists, who are all local to the Midwest, were selected based upon their high levels of craftsmanship, creativity, and originality. They also represent a wide range of artistic pursuits: drawing in pencil, marker, and ink; painting in watercolors, gouache, oils, and acrylics; printmaking; found-object assemblage; and sculpting in wood, bronze, and ceramics.
Visitors to the gallery will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite artist in the show – the artist with the most votes by show closing will win the “Best in Show Award.” The prize consists of a three-month apprenticeship with ACG and a space to display their work in the gallery during that time.
Exhibition runs February 27-March 30.

Percussion Studio Recital
2024-02-29 19:30 - 20:30 | Strauss Performing Arts Center, 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182, NE, 68102, United States
This event is free of charge
PARKING: There is open parking (no permit required) after 7:00 p.m. across the Dodge Campus, including all surface lots and the East and West Garages. Click here for more details including a campus map.

Old School Shakespeare Omaha: Julius Caesar
2024-02-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Friends, Romans, Party People – we can’t wait to go on this adventure to the ThunderRome with you!
Come out to the 1st performance at Benson Theatre to catch us in this knock down, drag out brawl for power.
No director. Serious actors. One rehearsal. You in?
Laugh long. Draw Blood. Hail Caesar??

Disney's THE LION KING
2024-02-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theater.More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.DATE & TIMEHappens on the following Dates:Feb 29, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 1, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 2, 2024, 2:00pm to 5:00pm CSTMar 2, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 3, 2024, 1:00pm to 4:00pm CSTMar 3, 2024, 6:30pm to 9:30pm CSTMar 5, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 6, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 7, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 8, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 9, 2024, 2:00pm to 5:00pm CSTMar 9, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 10, 2024, 1:00pm to 4:00pm CSTMar 10, 2024, 6:30pm to 9:30pm CSTMar 12, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 13, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 14, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 15, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 16, 2024, 2:00pm to 5:00pm CSTMar 16, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 17, 2024, 1:00pm to 4:00pm CSTMar 17, 2024, 6:30pm to 9:30pm CSTMar 19, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 20, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 21, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 22, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 23, 2024, 2:00pm to 5:00pm CSTMar 23, 2024, 7:30pm to 10:30pm CSTMar 24, 2024, 1:00pm to 4:00pm CSTMar 24, 2024, 6:30pm to 9:30pm CST

ACG 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition
2024-02-29 11:00 - 20:00 | Artists’ Cooperative Gallery, 405 S 11th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
For the month of March, the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery welcomes you to our 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition. An “emerging artist” is defined as someone who is early-on in the art career. These eleven featured artists, who are all local to the Midwest, were selected based upon their high levels of craftsmanship, creativity, and originality. They also represent a wide range of artistic pursuits: drawing in pencil, marker, and ink; painting in watercolors, gouache, oils, and acrylics; printmaking; found-object assemblage; and sculpting in wood, bronze, and ceramics.
Visitors to the gallery will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite artist in the show – the artist with the most votes by show closing will win the “Best in Show Award.” The prize consists of a three-month apprenticeship with ACG and a space to display their work in the gallery during that time.
Exhibition runs February 27-March 31.

Nebraskan’s For Peace Screening: Boycott
2024-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Boycott follows the stories of a news publisher in Arkansas, an attorney in Arizona, and a speech therapist in Texas, who, when forced to choose between their jobs and their political beliefs, launch legal battles that expose an attack on freedom of speech across the US. The film traces the impact of state legislation passed in 36 states designed to penalize individuals and companies that choose to boycott Israel due to its human rights record. A legal thriller with “accidental plaintiffs” at the center of the story, Boycott is a bracing look at the far-reaching implications of anti-boycott legislation and an inspiring tale of everyday Americans standing up to protect our rights in an age of shifting politics and threats to freedom of speech. Since the film’s launch in 2021, Boycott has screened in over 180+ locations from SXSW in Texas to Hot Docs in Toronto and has been featured in major outlets including the New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, TIME, Haaretz, and NPR.
While the original anti-boycott laws passed with wide bi-partisan support, beginning in 2021, Republicans began to introduce copycat bills inspired by the Israel-focused anti-boycott bills, taking aim at boycotts of the fossil fuels and firearms industries. Most recently, legislators modified the bill once more to target those organizing for transgender peoples’ rights, abortion access and workplace equity. Since the start of the year, over 40 copycat bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the country.
