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ACG 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition
2024-03-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-16 11:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-15 11:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Sowing Seeds: Chill Creative Hangout
2024-03-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Legend Comics and Coffee, 6068 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
You might’ve thought we’ve been snoozing, but actually we’ve just been planting seeds! (Get it?)
Introducing our first series: “Sowing Seeds” developed and hosted by local artist and lovely human, Jo Moore!
Join us for our first meetup where we’ll cultivate a communal space for you to work on your current creative projects. Painters, writers, illustrators, crafters, knitters, and everyone in between are welcome. Just bring your project and supplies— Legend will keep us caffeinated (or decaffeinated). Share ideas, gain inspiration, and/or just nurture community?
Date: Sunday March 17th
Time: 11:00-2:00
Location: Legend Comics and Coffee
Have St. Paddy’s day plans? No sweat. We’ll be here the third Sunday of every month. Let’s grow together and create something beautiful! ? Don’t miss out – tag your fellow creatives and spread the word! Ok, see ya there! ?

Mother Nature Manipulated by Julie Koch
2024-03-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-15 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

Catholic Guilt
2024-03-16 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-15 20:00 - 21:00 | Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
In this daring and immersive production, Kelly McCaughan fearlessly challenges the deep-rooted sensibilities surrounding religion. With a unique blend of audience participation, cringey personal recounts, and stand-up adjacent clowny performance, ‘Catholic Guilt’ offers a poignant, subversive, and hilarious exploration of the impossible standards imposed by the Catholic Church.
Kelly McCaughan (she/her) is an actor, writer, comedian, clown, and theater-maker. After graduating with a BA in theater from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, she moved to Philadelphia to dip her toes into the theater and comedy scene. There, she started doing comedy with her award-winning sketch comedy group, High Dramma. They went on to participate in multiple sketchfests including NYC, Montreal, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore. She branched out to create her own work and her critically acclaimed solo show, ‘Catholic Guilt’ (writer, producer, actor). ‘Catholic Guilt’ has had multiple sold out runs on the East Coast, and a full run at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe at Underbelly. It was nominated for ‘Best Newcomer’ in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards with rave reviews from established comedy outlets such as ‘The Wee Review’ and ‘Chortle’.
“This full bore counter-ritual of a one-woman show is something of a revelation (…) fusion of performance art, burlesque, one-woman bildungsroman, and outrage comedy, ‘Catholic Guilt’ is brilliantly performed, genuinely shocking (not an easy feat at the Fringe), and a work of extraordinary boldness.” ~ The Wee Review
“Catholic Guilt is a raunchy, unhinged clapback at every sexual and social hang-up instilled by years of religious indoctrination, which makes for an outrageously entertaining hour.” ~ Chortle

Live @ LOW END | TENGGER
2024-03-16 20:00 - 21:00 | Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
TENGGER is a traveling musical family, made up of Pan-Asian couple ITTA (from South Korea) and MARQIDO (from Japan), who create their brand of psychedelic New-Age drone magic through the use of voice, Indian harmonium, and toy instruments (played by ITTA), and synths and electronics (played by MARQIDO). The duo originally started out with the moniker “10,” but since the birth of their son RAAI (who joins them on tour and playing voice, synth, toy instruments, and dance performance on stage) in 2012, have called themselves TENGGER (meaning ‘unlimited expanse of sky’ in Mongolian) to mark the expansion of the family. It also means ‘huge sea’ in Hungarian. Travel, as a spiritual experience in real environments, and the sound between the space and the audience have been central themes of their works. The family’s yearly pilgrimages inform every aspect of their art.

Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
2024-03-16 19:30, 2024-03-15 19:30, 2024-03-14 19:30 | Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, 68132
Packed with quick changes and zany characters, Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville is a must-see mystery. Five actors play more than 40 characters to bring this classic novel to life. Sherlock Holmes and Watson are on a mission to solve the family curse of the Baskervilles. An energetic and thrilling rendition of the famous Sherlock Holmes mystery, this classic whodunit is a complete delight from start to finish.

Cabaret
2024-03-16 19:30, 2024-03-15 19:30, 2024-03-14 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.

Solstice + Equinox Celebrations
2024-03-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd, North Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Come celebrate the changing seasons of the Forest at our Solstice & Equinox events!
Each Solstice/Equinox Celebration will include a seasonal craft, a short hike, a bonfire with s’mores and an opportunity to learn more about the folklore that surrounds each of these astrological phenomena.
DATE, TIME & LOCATION: Listed Below
MINIMUM CAPACITY: 10
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 35
PROGRAM FEE: $15 FOR MEMBERS AND $25 FOR NON-MEMBERS. MEMBERS MUST SIGN IN TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT.
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Celtic Soirée
2024-03-16 17:30 - 21:00 | Omaha Conservatory of Music, 7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132, Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
Dream. Travel. Toast. Love. It’s a gala of Gaelic proportions.
Curated and unique silent auction of experiences, unique items, and entertainment
Entertainment provided by:
Karina Brazas, soprano | Markel Reed, baritone
Résonance Ensemble, Young Artists, and Youth Ensemble
Leas Bessemer, violin | Jeanne Cahill, guitar
Mark Kurtz Trio

PACE | Youth Tech Art
2024-03-16 16:00 - 2024-03-17 17:00 | Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Calling all curious minds and creative problem-solvers! Get ready to unleash your inner inventor in Maker’s Lab, a unique program where art and science collide in a whirlwind of exciting challenges and hands-on activities.
What You’ll Do:

Become a mini-MacGyver: Use everyday materials and your ingenuity to build robots, design circuits, and create amazing inventions that solve real-world problems.
Code your way to creativity: Learn the basics of coding and program your creations to move, light up, and even make sounds!
Think like an engineer: Explore principles of mechanics, electricity, and magnetism through fun and engaging projects.
Get artsy with science: Design bridges that stand tall, build rockets that soar, and create art installations that blend technology and imagination.

More Than Just STEM:

Develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills as you tackle different challenges.
Learn to collaborate and work in a team to achieve your goals.
Discover the connections between art and science, and see how creativity can fuel innovation.
Make new friends and share your inventions and discoveries with other curious minds.

PACE | Youth Painting
2024-03-16 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.

PACE | Youth Ceramics
2024-03-16 13:00 - 2024-03-17 15:30 | Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Does your child dream of turning a lump of clay into a magical mug or a funky figurine? In this our youth ceramics classes, your imagination will take center stage as you explore the wonderful world of clay!
What They Will Learn:

The clay basics: Kneading, pinching, coiling, and sculpting – master these techniques to transform clay into anything you can dream up.
Hand-building magic: Create bowls, animals, monsters, or whatever your heart desires using hand-building techniques.
Spin it to win it: Get a taste of the potter’s wheel and learn how to center, throw, and shape clay on this exciting spinning machine.
Glazing galore: Choose from a rainbow of glazes to add color, shine, and personality to your creations.

More Than Just Clay:

Develop your creativity and problem-solving skills as you bring your ideas to life.
Learn about different ceramics styles and techniques from around the world.
Discover the joy of working with your hands and creating something special from scratch.
Make new friends and share your artistic journey with other clay enthusiasts.

Take home:

Your very own ceramic creations, proudly made by you!
A newfound appreciation for the art of ceramics and the magic of clay.
Memories of a fun and rewarding learning experience.

Hometown Heroes Exhibit
2024-03-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-15 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.

Needle Felting
2024-03-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Join Rhonda Berman of Zipply Art to create an art piece adding a new twist to needle felting. In this class, participants will create a zipper rose. An outline design is made when a zipper is sewn onto wool felt. Wool roving is added using the technique of needle felting. Then the piece is adorned with embellishments as desired. Students will learn also how to prepare a zipper, apply a pattern, embellishment tips and finishing options. Pre-registration is required. $40, $30 for garden members.
Rose Heart (2/3/24)
Zipper Butterfly (3/16/24)
Zipper Iris (4/27/24)
Zipper Rose (5/18/24)

"Unleashed" by Kim Darling
2024-03-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Ming Toy Gallery, 6066 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
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.

Jitterbugs' Night Out
2024-03-15 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!

Jenni Sorkin: Deviant Scale: Cloth at the Body's Margins
2024-03-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
This talk gives an early glimpse into Jenni Sorkin’s in-process book project, Deviant Scale: Cloth at the Body’s Margins, which argues for a reevaluation of textile-based art production in the United States during the period of 1985–2000, an era when identity politics collided with a new materiality in artistic production. Intense, raw, and immersive, the immediacy of cloth is its evocation of the body. Sorkin will argue that cloth became the most important and influential medium through which to deconstruct race, gender, sexuality, mobility, and disability, rather than the lens-based media of photography and video, which came to dominate identity-driven artistic representation in American group art exhibitions.
Jenni Sorkin is Professor of History of Art & Architecture at University of California, Santa Barbara. She writes on the intersections between gender, material culture, and contemporary art, working primarily on women artists and underrepresented media. Her books include: Live Form: Women, Ceramics and Community (University of Chicago, 2016), Revolution in the Making: Abstract Sculpture by Women Artists, 1947-2016 (Skira, 2016) and Art in California (Thames & Hudson, 2021), as well as numerous essays in journals and exhibition catalogs. She received her PhD in the History of Art from Yale University and is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Modern Craft. From 2021-22, she was Senior Scholar-in-Residence at the Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles. She also serves as the Co-Executive Editor of Panorama: the Association of Historians of American Art.

Relief Printmaking
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Join instructor Josie Langbahn to learn the basics of printmaking in a fun and inspiring environment. In this hands-on workshop will be creating prints using relief and monotype methods of printmaking. All materials provided. Absolutely no experience is necessary!Pre-registration is required. $45, $35 for garden members

Maple Street Construct Design Lecture Series
2024-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Benson Creative District Downtown Benson Omaha, NE 68104, 5603 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Maple St. Construct is excited to announce a new design lecture series, the Maple St. Construct Design Lecture Series, which will feature five lectures by nationally and internationally recognized architects, design professionals, creatives, and artists. The American Institute of Architects – Nebraska Chapter (AIA Nebraska) serves as a partner in this lecture series.
The lecture series is a reincarnation of the previous AIA Omaha and AIA Nebraska Lecture Series. All of the lectures in 2024 will take place at the Benson Theatre!. The lectures will continue to be free and accessible to everyone, including the general public.
Historically, the lecture series has hosted some of the most renowned architects and design professionals to speak in Omaha. The goal is to continue to host renowned architects and design professionals, while also expanding the lecture series to include other creatives in order to provide a more diverse and holistic creative discourse around design in our community.
The Maple St. Construct Lecture Series is generously supported through AIA Nebraska, sponsorships, donations, and grant support from the Benson Creative District, the Nebraska Arts Council, and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.

Maple Street Construct Design Lecture Series
2024-03-14 18:00 | Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Maple St. Construct is excited to announce a new design lecture series, the Maple St. Construct Design Lecture Series, which will feature five lectures by nationally and internationally recognized architects, design professionals, creatives, and artists. The American Institute of Architects – Nebraska Chapter (AIA Nebraska) serves as a partner in this lecture series.
The lecture series is a reincarnation of the previous AIA Omaha and AIA Nebraska Lecture Series. All of the lectures in 2024 will take place at the Benson Theatre!. The lectures will continue to be free and accessible to everyone, including the general public.
Historically, the lecture series has hosted some of the most renowned architects and design professionals to speak in Omaha. The goal is to continue to host renowned architects and design professionals, while also expanding the lecture series to include other creatives in order to provide a more diverse and holistic creative discourse around design in our community.
The Maple St. Construct Lecture Series is generously supported through AIA Nebraska, sponsorships, donations, and grant support from the Benson Creative District, the Nebraska Arts Council, and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
Visit www.maplestconstruct.com/2024 for more information
