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PACE | New Masters
2024-10-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Pottawamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment (PACE), 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503, United States
We welcome you to the 2024 PACE New Masters.
Feel free to tour all the featured 40+ local professional photographers depicting realistic landscapes, figures, and portraits.
Join us on Opening Night, Friday, May 24 to see who is named this years’ “PACE New Master!”
Exhibit runs through May 24 – Sep 28, 2024
FREE to the public on Fridays from 6-9PM & Saturdays from 12-4PM.

Young Frankenstein
2024-10-19 19:30, 2024-10-18 19:30 | Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W Mission Ave, Bellevue, 68005, United States
From L-R

Debbie Cline (Frau Blucher), Donovan Carr (Igor), Hannah Post (Inga), Adam Fulbright (Dr. Frankenstein)

Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W. Mission in Olde Towne Bellevue will open its 56th season with the musical ‘Young Frankenstein’ on Friday, Sept. 13, closing on Sunday, Sept. 29. Performances will begin at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings and 2 pm on Sunday.

On opening night ‘Friday the 13th’ the BLT will offer free wine and cheese to all adults attending. The theatre also invites all those attending to come in costume for this opening night celebration. All those in costume will receive a free raffle ticket for the basket raffle which will be held at the close of intermission.

On Sept 27, a Friday evening, we will have ASL interpreters for the hearing impaired.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students with id. Reservations are requested and may be made by visiting blt.simpletix.com

Season ticket reservations may be obtained by calling 402-413-8945.

This adult musical follows the grandson of Dr. Frankenstein as he visits Transylvania following the death of his grandfather, the creator of the monster Frankenstein. The young man soon casts aside his determination to never become involved in his grandfather’s research and revisits his research. The results are funny and alarming.

NOTE—THIS IS AN ADULT MUSICAL WITH ADULT SITUATIONS–NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN

The musical, based on the Mel Brooks film which was released in 1974 follows the story closely. Mary Shelly ‘created’ the original book on which the film was based. The clever combining of Shelley’s book and Mel Brooks’ film produce an evening of delightful adult musical entertainment.

Cast and staff are below.

Donovan Carr
Chloe Rosman
Hannah Post
Debbie Cline
John Arnsdorff
John Morrissey
Benjiman Pettiford
Evan Wohlers
Kara Penniston
Sara Scheidies
Jacob Goetz
Kevin Bray
Emily Stover
Julie Stanfill
Eric Henery-Cavanaugh
Audrey Saucier
Steve Knox
Riley Pope
Jonny Peplow
Phyllis Cremonini
Carli Tomac
Chris Latta
Dennis Stessman
Suzanne Birnley
Brooke Jones
Brandy Prettyman

Director- Todd Uhrmacher
Music Director- D. Laureen Pickle
Choreographer- Debbie Massey-Schneweis
Stage Manager/Props- Jenny Cupak- Carroll
Assistant Stage Manager- Trey Kelly
Scenic and Lighting Design- Joey Lorincz
Costume Designer- Leah Skorupa-Metzger

Sound Designer – Joe Mokrycki

JIM HENSON'S LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT
2024-10-19 19:30 | Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Experience Jim Henson’s original masterpiece Labyrinth like never before with JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT! Watch the full movie, as a live band performs in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and score composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones. Feel the power of the music from the cult classic live!

Don’t miss this exceptional event that brings beloved characters, epic music, and breathtaking visuals from the Labyrinth universe to life in an exciting fusion of film and live music.

Lorna Shore
2024-10-19 18:30 | Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Come early to catch Whitechapel, Kublai Khan TX, Sanguisugabogg!

Doors at 5:00 PM | Show at 6:30 PM
Preordered parking available at the National Indemnity Garage @ 322 N 12th Street – preorder through ParkWhiz in advance!
Clear bags up to 12x6x12” or small clutches 6.5×4.5″
Cashless payments only

Upgrade your night and enjoy happy hour pricing on food and drink in the Steelhouse Club Lounge!

A ticket is required for entry
Add-on the “Fast Lane + Happy Hour Package” at checkout
Add-on is limited to 75 people
Get in 90 minutes before doors open

Coraline
2024-10-19 17:00, 2024-10-19 14:00, 2024-10-18 19:00 | The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Adapted from the novella by Neil Gaiman.
Book by David Greenspan.
Music and Lyrics by Stephin Merritt.
Coraline is produced by arrangement with Creative Artists Agency, New York, NY.
Young Coraline Jones has just moved with her parents into an old house and is bored by her colorless surroundings and her busy parents. Coraline discovers a secret door that leads to a parallel world, but with one key difference: all the grownups have black buttons for eyes. This new world seems to offer all she wants: parents who are keenly interested in her, toys that sing and dance, neighbors who get her name right. But as this parallel world becomes increasingly unsettling, Coraline must learn the true meaning of bravery to save her parents and herself.

Digital Photography Workshop: Phone Photography 2
2024-10-19 15:30 - 17:30 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
In this class, we will go beyond simply how to take photos and take a deep dive into editing and ways to take your phone photos to the next level! You will learn the tips and tricks of how to create artistic images both before and AFTER you take a photo. You will leave this class with an understanding of how to use the editing tools on your phone for truly stunning images, how to keep your photos organized, and more. Pre-requisite: Phone Photography 1.
Pre-registration is required. $30, $25 for garden members.

PACE | Youth Painting
2024-10-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Calling all budding Picassos and Monets! Dive into a world of vibrant colors and endless possibilities in our youth painting classes designed specifically for young artists.
What They’ll Explore:

Mastering the brush: Learn different brushstrokes and techniques to create textures, patterns, and stunning effects on your canvas.
Color magic: Discover the joy of mixing colors and creating their own unique palettes.
From abstract to realistic: Explore different painting styles, from abstract expressionism to still life realism, and find their own artistic voice.
Acrylic adventures: Experiment with acrylic paints, a versatile medium perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

More Than Just Painting:

Develop your creativity and imagination as you translate your ideas and emotions onto canvas.
Learn about famous artists and their techniques, and draw inspiration from their masterpieces.
Discover the power of color and how it can evoke different moods and feelings.
Make new friends and share your artistic journey with other young painters.

Take home:

Your own beautiful paintings, each a unique expression of your creativity.
A newfound confidence in your artistic abilities and a love for painting.
Memories of a fun and inspiring learning experience.

Digital Photography Workshop: Phone Photography
2024-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
They say the best camera is the one in your hand– your phone! In this class you will learn how to take beautiful pictures with your smartphone. Led by Michele Zephier, you will learn how to focus, compose, and expose images correctly. You will learn about the different adjustment options, how to use filters, and how to take fun, creative images with fresh perspectives.
Pre-registration is required. $30, $25 for garden members.

Basket Weaving
2024-10-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Basket weaving is an ancient art form that uses botanical materials to create functional pieces that you can enjoy for years to come. Jeannie Sisson of Woven Keepsakes will conduct this workshop, where “fun and friendships intertwine” and participants will create their own basket.This month’s class will teach participants how to weave over a “mold” that will be removed after the basket is completed. All materials are provided for class use and several color options will be available.Pre-registration is required. $55, $45 for garden members.

Spring on 02/24/2024
Book Tote on 04/13/2024
American Large Market Basket 06/08/24
Wheels Go Round and Round Basket 07/20/24

Eugene Kingman: Retrospective + Art Sale
2024-10-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Joslyn Castle and Gardens, Cathedral Arts Project, 3902 Davenport St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68131
Be our guest for a rare opportunity to explore the archives of one of Omaha’s most celebrated Regionalist artists, Eugene Kingman! Original pieces of the Kingman catalogue will be available for purchase, with a portion of the sales benefitting Joslyn Castle & Gardens.

The public is invited to a FREE hosted reception on Friday, Oct. 18th (from 5pm to 8pm), and Saturday, Oct. 19th (noon to 4pm) for a special art show and retrospective showcasing the paintings and graphic works of renowned artist Eugene Kingman.

Come celebrate his artistic legacy with us as we explore his unique contributions to visual art and art history.

Eugene Kingman (1909–1975) was an American painter, muralist, cartographer, and educator. Kingman was also the longest serving director of the Joslyn Art Museum from 1946 to 1968. Kingman was a prominent landscape painter who became known for his distinctive contributions to the Regionalist art movement in America.

Eugene Kingman’s daughter Mixie Kingman Eddy and grandson Quinlan Eddy are traveling to Omaha for this special weekend honoring Eugene Kingman.
Original works will be available for purchase. Food and beverage will be provided on Friday evening.

Wicked Plants Display
2024-10-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
On display October 5 through November 2
Wicked Plants features living specimens of some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom. While there are far more heroes than villains in the botanical world, some plants are REALLY wicked. This display will showcase plants from our collection that poison, paralyze, puncture, intoxicate, eat flesh, and otherwise offend, some of which we commonly grow in our homes and gardens. Look at our diabolical specimens, learn how some plants earn their bad reputations, and discover the dark side of the plant world.
Included with paid garden admission ($15 + tax, $9 + tax for ages 3-12) or membership. Advance timed tickets are not required, but are available for purchase and expedite the entry process.
This event runs from 05 Oct 2024 through 02 Nov 2024 from 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Cass Street “Trick’R’Treat”
2024-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Omaha Conservatory of Music, 7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132, Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
Just like a zombie, Cass Street Trick ‘R’ Treat returns and tons of spooky fun awaits! Games, candy, live music and more – it’ll be a ghoul of a time for the whole family! Event is free, but RSVP is required.

Jitterbugs' Night Out
2024-10-18 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!

Momentum
2024-10-18 19:30 - 2024-10-20 16:00 | Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
MUST-SEE DANCE:
AMERICAN MIDWEST BALLET’S MOMENTUM
You’re invited to elevate your senses with Momentum, our bold menu of brilliant dance! Presented at the spectacular yet intimate Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center in Council Bluffs, this mixed-repertory program showcases the expressive range of ballet with varied and exhilarating works. Here’s what you’ll see…

PREMIERE:
Erin Alarcón’s
Whipped Cream!
This joyous, nostalgic tribute to summer in the 1960s features live music by an onstage band led by Omaha jazz trumpeter Doyle Tipler.

‘Black Swan’
pas de deux from Swan Lake
An alluring sorceress tempts a prince to break his vow of true love in this dramatic contest of wills, played out through spectacular feats of classical ballet technique.

Erika Overturff’s
Feeling Good
Jazzy and stylish, this work in six sections is inspired by the music of legendary vocalist Nina Simone..

Plus… the premiere of Significant Encounters, a new work created for us by Omaha native and Broadway veteran Ray Mercer, choreographer of past Momentum standouts Ghost Light and Speed Date.

Performances will be at 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, and at 2 pm Sunday, October 20. Good seats are still available if you act now!

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Don Giovanni
2024-10-18 19:30 | Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte (1749-1838)
Composed, 1787. Last performed at Opera Omaha, 2011.
Fri. Oct. 18, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Sun. Oct. 20, 2024 | 2:00 PM
Step into a world of seduction and vengeance with Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, Don Giovanni. The famous libertine Don Giovanni leaves lovers, friends, and enemies in his wake with no regard for the consequences. His heartless deceptions invite us to ask ourselves: do we get what we deserve in the end? Don Giovanni resonates in your soul long after the final note.

Full Moon Hikes
2024-10-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd, North Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Have you ever hiked under a full moon? Or wondered what comes out after dark in the Forest? Find out on our guided Full Moon Hikes!
Hikes will begin no later than 30 minutes after the event start time, so be sure to arrive on time. All hikes will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk into the lore of full moons. The event will include a bonfire and s’mores.
DATE AND TIME: Dates listed below. Event Time varies per event based on sunset.
LOCATION: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
MINIMUM CAPACITY: 5
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 35
PROGRAM FEE: $15 for members; $25 for non-members.
MEMBERS MUST SIGN IN TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT.

Fontenelle Forest Photo Club
2024-10-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd, North Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
The Fontenelle Forest Photo Club meets on the third Thursday of the month (except June, July and August). Guests are always welcome!
Photo Club Membership is open to anyone interested in photography, beginner to advanced, who is a member of Fontenelle Forest. Annual dues are $12 for an individual and $20 for a family.
For additional details or questions, please visit FontenelleForestPhotoClub.org
MEETINGS AT FONTENELLE FOREST NATURE CENTER: MARCH 21, APRIL 18, SEPTEMBER 21, OCTOBER 19, NOVEMBER 16, DECEMBER 21
MEETINGS AT CAMP BREWSTER: MAY 16
MEETING TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM

Comics, Poetry, and Self-Care: Creative Expression for Well-being
2024-10-17 18:00 | Samuel Bak Museum, 2289 S 67th St, Omaha, NE, 68106, United States
This year’s Pearl Blizek Lecture on Religion and Art will be delivered by Britny Cordera, a poet, writer, and journalist and alum of the UNO Religious Studies program, whose work addresses the intersections between environment, climate change, and culture. For this event, Britny will lead a workshop in which participants will create 4 panel comic poems that explore the therapeutic potential of poetry and drawing. Participants will learn how to integrate self-care into the creative process and reflect on their emotions and personal journey. The workshop is open to all, regardless of experience. Please be prepared to write or draw. It is recommended that participants bring a notebook or paper you prefer to write in, as well as your preferred writing materials (pen, pencil, colored pencil, etc.); however, supplies will be provided for those who need them, as well as templates for the drawing activity.
This lecture is also featured as part of the Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center’s “After the Storm: Identity & Repair” Exhibition Lecture Series.

Displaced Storytellers from the Places They Carry: Voices from Iraq and Syria
2024-10-17 11:30 - 14:00 | College of Public Affairs and Community Service, 6320 Maverick Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68182, United States
What happens when the stories of war and the people who survive are told through a dress, a song, eggplant seeds, or the memory of a pharmacy? In this Landscapes of Belonging event, Author and journalist Stephanie Saldaña shares the narratives of women and men who escaped war in Iraq and Syria, carrying with them memories that capture the religious and cultural diversity of a region spanning from Mosul to Mount Sinjar to Aleppo. The result is a tribute to the hidden historians of war and the vanishing worlds they keep alive through their storytelling.

What We Remember Will Be Saved is a breathtaking, elegiac odyssey into the heart of the largest refugee crisis in modern history. It reminds us that refugees are storytellers and speakers of vanishing languages, and shows how much history can be distilled into a piece of fabric, or eggplant seeds. What we salvage tells our story. What we remember will be saved.

Stephanie Saldaña is a journalist and religion scholar from San Antonio, Texas, who has spent most of the last twenty years living in the Middle East. Saldaña studied religion at Harvard Divinity School and is the author of A Country Between and The Bread of Angels, hailed by Geraldine Brooks as “a remarkable, wise, and lovely book.” Her work has been published in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, America Magazine, and Plough, and she has been featured on National Public Radio. Saldaña and her family split their time between Bethlehem and France.

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This event is part Lanscapes of Belonging: Refugee Experiences in Nebraska and Beyond (LoB). Sponsored by the Goldstein Family Community Chair in Human Rights, LoB ains to provide scholarly knowledge on refugees in Nebraska and global refugee trends through research, teaching, and community engagement. You can learn more about Landscapes of Belonging at: unomaha.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/goldstein-center-for-human-rights/engagement/refugees.php

This event is sponsored by the Goldstein Family Community Chair in Human Rights (GFCCHR). The GFCCHR was established in 2017 through the generosity of Shirley and Leonard Goldstein’s children: Don Goldstein, Kathy Goldstein-Helm, and Gail Raznick. It brings energy and expertise to coordinate and expand on a broad range of human rights initiatives at UNO. The holder of the GFCCHR supports and enhances the work of the GCHR by serving on the executive committee and one of the three standing committees, as well as partnering on events and initiatives. You can learn more about the GFCCHR at: cas.unomaha.edu/gchr.

Read and Grow at the Garden: Going on a Leaf Hunt
2024-10-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join the Omaha Public Library in the garden for stories that celebrate gardens, plants, insects and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Storytime will be outside as weather allows. Young readers will love this fin-tastic selection of books that dive into pond life. Inspired by the changing foliage colors in the garden, this month’s books will feature stories about autumn and falling leaves! Whoo’s coming to this month’s storytime? This is a FREE program, no registration is required. Drop in and join us!

Reading: Anna Monardo
2024-10-16 19:30 - 20:30 | UNO Art Gallery, Weber Fine Arts Building, 6505 University Dr S, Omaha, NE, 68182, United States
This free reading features celebrated writer, Anna Monardo.
Anna Monardo grew up in Pittsburgh, with strong ties to her Calabrian family; her memoir, After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage (Bordighera Press) is the story of her family’s immigration to the U.S. Excerpts were published in the New York Times, Creative Nonfiction, Hotel Amerika, Cimarron Review, and more. After Italy is the factual retelling of the family story at the heart of her first novel, The Courtyard of Dreams (Doubleday), which was translated into German, Norwegian, and Danish, nominated for a PEN/Hemingway Award and recommended for the National Book Critics Circle Awards. Her second novel, Falling In Love with Natassia (Doubleday), included excerpts first published in Prairie Schooner and nominated for Pushcart Prizes. A recipient of fellowships from Yaddo, the Djerassi Foundation, and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, as well as three fellowships from the Nebraska Arts Council, she is Professor Emeritus in the Writer’s Workshop at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
