Young Frankenstein
2024-10-20 19:30, 2024-10-25 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W Mission Ave, Bellevue, 68005, United States
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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

PACE | New Masters
2024-10-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Wicked Plants Display
2024-10-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-26 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

North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2024-10-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 | North Omaha Music Academy, 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
North Omaha Music and Arts hosts free weekly gatherings with live band performances, followed by open sessions where all musicians, MCs, and vocalists are invited to participate or sit in.
At our sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other local artists who share your passion for music. Our live shows kick off the evening, setting the tone for a night of creativity and collaboration. After the show, we open up the floor for jam sessions, where you can showcase your skills and improvise with other talented musicians.

Mondays are devoted to jazz, and whether you’re a seasoned jazz player or just starting to explore the genre, our sessions are the perfect place to hone your skills and connect with other jazz enthusiasts.

On Wednesdays, we shift our focus to contemporary, cutting-edge music, providing a space for musicians and vocalists to explore and experiment with new sounds and styles.

A Dickens of a Good Time with Gerald Charles Dickens
2024-10-23 11:30 | Champions Run, 13800 Eagle Run Drive, Omaha, NE, 68164, United States
Douglas County Historical Society announces two unique one-man live theater performances by Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of literary master Charles Dickens.
On Wednesday, October 23, he will perform Dickens and the Queen during “Lunch at Windsor Castle and Royal Jewelry Sale” at Champions Run, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Dickens and the Queen is Gerald Dickens’ original and rarely-seen work based on accounts of Charles Dickens’ only meeting with Queen Victoria.
Enjoy an On-Stage Q&A session with Mr. Dickens after the show.
Gerald Dickens of Oxford, England, is an actor, director, and producer who travels throughout the world showcasing his talents. He has been staging adaptations of his great-great-grandfather’s works for more than 30 years in theaters, libraries and schools, and on ships. Omaha is one of only two mid-west stops on his 2024 tour.
Tickets: $75 Includes lunch and performance.
For more information and tickets, please call 402-455-9990, email admin@douglascohistory.org, visit www.DouglasCoHistory.org, or stop by the General Crook House Museum.

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
2024-10-24 19:00 | Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Experience the legendary!

Swan Lake, the ballet of all ballets, will be performed one night only by the World Ballet Company. See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by the Odile and immerse yourself in Tchaikovsky’s music.

The production will feature richly detailed, hand-painted sets and over 150 radiant costumes that bring fresh representation to this timeless classic.

The World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned balletgoers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries.

To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 280 cities, reaching an audience of more than 250,000, many of whom are first-time attendees to a ballet.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20-minute intermission)

Audience: For ages 5 & over
This is a facility rental event presented by an independent organization separate from Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa).
O-pa is committed to its core values of Team, Inclusion, Trust, and Integrity, including diversity and freedom of thought and expression.

The Rocky Horror Show
2024-10-24 19:30 | Slowdown, 729 N 14th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancee, Janet Weiss – an utterly normal couple in love – innocently set out to visit an old professor. But their night takes a shocking turn when a thunderstorm and a flat tire lead them to the castle of Dr. Frank ’N’ Furter, an eccentric, alien scientist with a flair for the dramatic and a passion for the outrageous. As Brad, Janet and the rest of Frank’s wild crew are drawn into his latest experiment, they find themselves questioning everything they’ve known about themselves, each other, lust and love.
A tribute to the B-movie, sci-fi and horror genres, with an unforgettable rock ’n’ roll score The Rocky Horror Show is a thrilling, hilarious adventure that will leave you talking for years. Don’t miss out on this creepy-cool Slowdown tradition!

THE VENUE:
The Slowdown, 729 N 14th Street, Omaha, NE
Slowdown is an ALL AGES venue. This is a seated show.
SHOW DATES:
Thursday October 24 @ 7:30pm
Friday October 25 @ 7:30pm
Saturday October 26 @ 7:30pm
SEATING OPTIONS:
Pit & Pitside – Reserve your row or pitside. Seats within your reserved row or pitside are first come first pick the night of the show. You are guaranteed seats in your reserved row or pitside.
Balcony – You are guaranteed seats in the balcony. Seats are first come first pick the night of the show. Please note, balcony railing is eye level.
General Admission – Located at the back of the venue. Seating is limited. Seats are not always guaranteed.
TICKET PRICES:
$35 General Admission
$40 Reserved Pit & Balcony
$50 Reserved Pitside
8 ticket maximum per order. Click here to see the venue seating map. Have a group of 9 or more? Reach out to kate@billymcguigan.com for group reservations.

HALLOWEEN AT THE HOFF!
2024-10-25 16:00 - 21:00 | Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun and fright at the Hoff’s annual Halloween Bash! This year, we’re pulling out all the stops to ensure you have a hauntingly good time.
Trick-or-Treating >> 4:30-6PM
Pop-up Restaurant: Chef Around the Block >> 5-9PM
Youth Costume Contest >> 6:30PM
Live Music: Tag Along >> 7-9PM
Adult Costume Contest >> 8:15PM
Haunted Flashlight Gallery Tour >> 8:45PM

Coraline
2024-10-25 19:00, 2024-10-26 14:00, 2024-10-26 17:00 | 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.

Omaha Conservatory of Music Open Mic Night
2024-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 | NE
Show off your (family-friendly) talents at the monthly Omaha Conservatory of Music talent show! Whether you sing, dance, tell jokes or swallow swords, our supportive stage is the place for you! This event is in partnership with our friends at Myrtle & Cypress. Make sure to come early and pick up a tasty beverage!

Don Juan & The Lark Ascending
2024-10-25 19:30 | Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
We take you inside the world of Britten’s Peter Grimes in a brand-new concert experience built for the Omaha Symphony.

LOCATION
Holland Center
DATES

Friday, Oct 25 | 7:30 PM

Saturday, Oct 26 | 7:30 PM

Jitterbugs' Night Out
2024-10-25 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!

Habitat Hikes
2024-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd, North Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Explore Nebraska’s prairies, wetlands and forests at Fontenelle Forest’s Habitat Hikes! Join our naturalist educators on a guided hike through these different habitats and learn about each of these unique ecosystems!
Habitat Hikes will be held monthly, as we visit different locations and discover habitat changes each season.
The guided hike will be from 2:00-4:00 PM, traversing easy to moderate terrain.
DATES: Dates listed below.
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Locations vary – locations Listed below each date. Click here for exact addresses.
MINIMUM CAPACITY: 5
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 20
PROGRAM FEE: Free for members; $15 for non-members. MEMBERS MUST SIGN IN TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT.

PACE | Youth Painting
2024-10-26 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.

Halloteen
2024-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
The Joslyn will be open for an after-hours event that celebrates creativity with art-making, music, gallery games, and refreshments. Developed in partnership with Central High School students and the Museum’s Jambassadors, this free program is open to all teens (ages 13-18) from the Omaha and Council Bluffs area.

Registration is required. Sign-up here.

Orchestra Omaha: Live in Hauntcert!
2024-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Omaha Conservatory of Music, 7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132, Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
?? Calling all families and music lovers! ??
Join us on October 26th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm for Orchestra Omaha’s Hauntcert – a thrilling Halloween-themed concert packed with spooky tunes! ??
Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooktacular program featuring:
? Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain
? Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, III
? Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King
? Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 (Unfinished)
? Mendelssohn’s Fingal’s Cave (The Hebrides)
This family-friendly concert is perfect for both little ghosts and seasoned music enthusiasts alike. Dress up in your Halloween best and enjoy a night of hauntingly beautiful music with us! ??
? Omaha Conservatory of Music
? October 26 @ 7:00 pm
See you there… if you dare! ??
