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A "Golden Spike Days" Photo Retrospective

March 07, 2009 - July 19, 2009

A photo retrospective encompassing both the anniversary of the driving of the actual Golden Spike that joined Central Pacific and Union Pacific and the "Golden Spike Days", a 4-day celebration.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: The Durham Museum
  • Address: 801 S 10th St
  • Times: Tues/10am-8pm; Wed-Sat/10am-5pm; Sun/1-5pm
  • Phone: (402) 444-5071
  • Admission: $7 Adults; $6 age 62+; $5 age 3-12; free 2&under
  • http://www.durhammuseum.org
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Adam Frelin: DIVINER

May 01, 2009 - August 07, 2009

Adam Frelin shot the short film DIVINER while in residence at Bemis Center during the summer of 2008. That summer’s tumultuous weather — tornadoes, thunderstorms, floods and a hurricane — provides the backdrop for this exhibit.

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America's Favorite Pastime...Baseball at Boys Town

May 01, 2009 - August 31, 2009

Baseballs important role in sports at Boys Town, autographed bats, balls and photographs from visiting famous players including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig along with Johnny Bench.

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Omaha Farmers Market

May 02, 2009 - October 10, 2009

Offers the best selection of fresh produce and meats as well as a wide variety of unique specialty items: gourmet foods, organic fruits and vegetables, flowers, handmade jewelry and more.

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Village Pointe Farmers Market

May 02, 2009 - September 26, 2009

Be a "locavore"!  Enjoy farm fresh, locally-grown produce and meats from the Village Pointe Farmers Market every Saturday, May-September. Farmers Market Special Events: Farmer Appreciation, July 25 and Harvest Fest, October 3.

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Exhibit Ex-Votos and Retablos (Miracles on the Border)

May 05, 2009 - September 30, 2009

The exhibition presents a selection of works from the project "Miracles on the Border" conducted by Sociologist Douglas Massey and Anthropologist Jorge Duran which takes a look at migration. Ex-Votos are small traditional folk paintings on metal, created as a thank you for a miracle granted or for a favor received.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: El Museo Latino
  • Address: 4701 S 25th St
  • Times: Mon, Wed&Fri/10am-5pm; Tues&Thurs/1-5pm; Sat/10am-2pm
  • Phone: (402) 731-1137
  • Admission: $5 general; $3.50 K-12 & Seniors; $4 college students w/ID; Members Free
  • http://www.elmuseolatino.org
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Bancroft to Bayliss Bicycle Loop

May 09, 2009 - October 03, 2009

Join artists on a bicycle ride on historic 10th Street in Omaha, across the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge to Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs and back. Participants must be adults or children accompanied by parents.  Must have own bicycle and helmet. Ride lasts approximately 2 hours.

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Earth from Space

May 23, 2009 - July 17, 2009

The exhibition presents 38 beautifully detailed satellite images of the planet, from the swirling arms of a massive hurricane and the grid-like pattern of Kansas farmland, to the triangular shadows cast by the Great Pyramids and the sinuous channels entering the Arctic Ocean. It also explores the remote sensing technology used to gather the images and discusses the individual satellites whose images are on display.

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Moneyville

May 23, 2009 - September 07, 2009

This highly interactive exhibit promotes economic literacy in a fun, immersive urban environment. Embark on an exciting hands-on tour through a money factory, anti-counterfeiting forensics lab, bank, shopping district, stock market, and international shipping dock.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: The Durham Museum
  • Address: 801 S 10th St
  • Times: Tues/10am-8pm; Wed-Sat/10am-5pm; Sun/1-5pm
  • Phone: (402) 444-5071
  • Admission: $7 Adults; $6 age 62+; $5 ages 3-12; free 2 & under
  • http://www.durhammuseum.org
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Sesame Street Presents: The Body

May 23, 2009 - September 06, 2009

Get to know what's under your skin at Sesame Street Presents: The Body. This amazing educational attraction teaches children how their bodies work and how to keep healthy as they hop, jump, run and dance their way through this hands-on Sesame Street adventure! Elmo will be visiting! Go to ocm.org for times.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: Omaha Children’s Museum
  • Address: 500 S 20th St
  • Times: Mon-Sat/10am-5pm; Thurs/10am-8pm; Sun/1-5pm
  • Phone: (402) 342-6164
  • Admission: $11 age 2-59, $10 age 60+, Free under 2
  • http://www.ocm.org
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Vibes at Village Pointe 2009 Summer Concert

May 23, 2009 - August 29, 2009

Live band performances, merchant prizes, free face painting, balloon art and other giveaways for kids.

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Gypsy

May 29, 2009 - June 28, 2009

The ultimate story about an aggressive stage mother. Join Rose, June, and Louise on their trip across the US during the 1920s – when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. Considered one of the crowning achievements the mid-twentieth century’s conventional musical theatre art form.

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Bancroft Street Farmers Market

May 30, 2009 - October 03, 2009

Bancroft Street Farmers Market open

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Bancroft Street Farmers Market

May 31, 2009 - October 04, 2009

Bancroft Street Farmers Market open

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Ben Allen

June 01, 2009 - June 30, 2009

Mixed media by Ben Allen in the Hallway Gallery through the month of June. Opening reception June 5 6pm-9:30pm

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Boys Town Farmers Market

June 01, 2009 - August 31, 2009

Home grown produce raised by the children of Boys Town.

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M. Giron - Rare Gems and Dynamite

June 01, 2009 - June 30, 2009

Paintings by M. Giron in the Nicholas Street Gallery through the month of June. Opening reception on June 5 starts at 7pm.

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Portraits of Survival

June 01, 2009 - August 31, 2009

A unique black and white photography exhibit featuring Holocaust survivors who live in Omaha and Lincoln. It was created by nationally known artist, David Radler and sponsored by the Institute for Holocaust Education.

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Artists' Co-op Gallery Presents James Brummel, Lori Elliott-Bartle, Thomas Hamilton & Jean Mason

June 03, 2009 - June 28, 2009

Live music by Luigi Waites on 6/6 7-10pm on opening celebration. Free and open to the public.

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Lazlo's On The Lawn Summer Concert Series

June 04, 2009 - July 02, 2009

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for an enjoyable evening of Empyrean Ales, margaritas, wine, burgers, brats, local bands and more. No outside food or beverages allowed. 6/4: Taxi Driver; 6/11: Losing Lincoln; 6/18: Shur-Thing!; 6/25: MoonJuice; 7/2: Monica Eby Band, Oxygen.

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Disney's High School Musical

June 05, 2009 - June 28, 2009

The smash Disney Channel movie on stage! East High will never be the same when basketball star Troy and the brainy new student Gabriella break out of their groups to audition for the school musical.

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It's All About Omaha!

June 05, 2009 - June 30, 2009

All member show. Opening Friday June 5th, 6pm to 9pm. Meet the artists, view their works, and enjoy a sampling of wine and cheese.

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Rockbrook Village Friday Night Concerts

June 05, 2009 - August 28, 2009

Venue for the talent of local musicians co-sponsored by Rockbrook Village Merchants' Assn, Music Performance Trust Fund and US Recording Companies. 6/5 Jambo; 6/12 Susie Torne & Friends; 6/19 Blue Rock Blvd; 6/26 Neal Davis Band; 7/3 New Jazz Testament; 7/10 King Kool; 7/17 Pam & the Pearls; 7/24 Steve Raybine Band; 7/31 Merrymakers Variety Show; 8/7 USAF Nightwing; 8/14 USAF Brass in Blue; 8/21 Exit 41; 8/28 Bill Wakefield & Random

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Masterpieces of Mexican Folk Art from the Pat & Judd Wagner Collection

June 06, 2009 - October 18, 2009

This exhibition features traditional and contemporary Mexican folk art objects collected by Omahans Pat & Judd Wagner.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: Joslyn Art Museum
  • Address: 2200 Dodge St
  • Times: Tues-Sat/10am-4pm; Sun/noon-4pm
  • Phone: 402-342-3300
  • Admission: $7/Adults; $5/Seniors & College Students; $4/Ages 5-17; General Public free on Sat/10am-noon
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River of Gold: Precolumbian Treasures from Sitio Conte

June 06, 2009 - September 06, 2009

This exhibition surveys the first artist to travel across the plains and into the heart of the Rocky Mountains.  Approximately  70 sketches, watercolors, paintings and collateral materials.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: Joslyn Art Museum
  • Address: 2200 Dodge St
  • Times: Tues-Sat/10am-4pm; Sun/noon-4pm
  • Phone: 402-342-3300
  • Admission: $7/Adults; $5/Seniors & College Students; $4/Ages 5-17; General Public free on Sat/10am-noon
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Golden Legacy: 65 Years of Golden Book Illustrations

June 14, 2009 - October 04, 2009

Original illustration art from the vast Random House archive including The Poky Little Puppy, Tootle, I Can Fly and more.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: Joslyn Art Museum
  • Address: 2200 Dodge St
  • Times: Tues-Sat/10am-4pm; Sun/noon-4pm
  • Phone: (402) 342-3300
  • Admission: $7/Adults; $5/Seniors & College Students; $4/Ages 5-17; General Public free on Sat/10am-noon
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Raymond Knaub: American Icon

June 15, 2009 - June 30, 2009

Opening Reception 6/19, 5-7pm and 6/20, 1-3pm.  Native of Scottsbuff presents varying landscapes and scenes found in Western and rural Nebraska

  • Recurring daily
  • Location: Anderson O'Brien Fine Art
  • Times: Mon-Fri 10am to 5:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm
  • Phone: (402) 390-0717
  • http://Gallery@AOBFINEART.COM
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Tempo of Twilight Concert Series

June 16, 2009 - August 25, 2009

From all-time favorite cover songs to artistic originals, talented local bands will create a memorable musical experience for visitors of all ages. Purchase delicious and affordable meals from the café or bring your own snacks and beverages. Bring blankets or chairs to relax in the garden.

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Reefer Madness: The Musical

June 18, 2009 - July 11, 2009

"An outrageous tongue-in-cheek musical comedy adaptation of the classic 1936 anti-marijuana propaganda film."

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Shakespeare On The Green

June 18, 2009 - June 28, 2009

An annual family tradition, Nebraska's Shakespeare On The Green 2009 produces Macbeth, June 18-21, 24-28. Professional artists and actors create magic, enchanting audiences in a beautiful natural amphitheater tucked between Elmwood Park and UNO’s campus. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome in the picnic-friendly ambiance. Souvenirs and concessions available at our Towne Square. Live music/Seminars at 6:30. Performances at 8 PM. Art, Education, Community & Nature: a winning stay-vacation.

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Nurse Ratched, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"

June 19, 2009 - July 12, 2009

Turn on the TV set, you twisted bundle of frustration.  Who's the real mental case here?

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Bright Dreams, Hard Times: America in the Thirties -- Kansas-Nebraska Chautauqua

June 24, 2009 - June 28, 2009

Step back in time to the 1930s as historical figures - FDR, Huey Long, Will Rogers, Aimee Semple McPherson, and Zora Neale Hurston - take the stage to share their bright dreams. Also available: Dust Bowl Photography Exhibit; Daily workshops for children and adults; Historic Homes tour; 1930s live radio show; and Pre-show entertainment.

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Elkhorn Days

June 26, 2009 - June 28, 2009

Parade, DJ on Main Street, entertainment, fireworks, baseball tournament, community theater and art show. 

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Enlighten Up!

June 26, 2009 - July 02, 2009

Determined to prove that yoga can transform anyone, filmmaker Kate Churchill leads a skeptical but willing guinea pig on an international journey of self-discovery, including encounters with celebrity yogis, true believers, kooks, and world-renowned gurus.

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Jim Jarmusch's The Limits of Control

June 26, 2009 - June 30, 2009

A nameless loner (Isaach De Bankolé) embarks on a mysterious mission across Spain (encountering Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, John Hurt, and Gael García Bernal, and others along the way) in the latest film from indie legend Jim Jarmusch.

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spurse: MATR Mobile Apparatus for Temporality Research

June 26, 2009 - September 04, 2009

MATR arrives as a shipping container whose contents expand tactically across the Bemis Center’s grounds. MATR operates as an assemblage of work areas, libraries, long-term experiments, visualization and sensory tools that invite the public to explore and make circuits across time. Reception Fri/6-9pm; Gallery Talk Sat/Noon

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Summer Arts Festival

June 26, 2009 - June 28, 2009

135 of the nation's finest visual artists, three stages of continuous entertainment including national performers and a large hands-on Children's Fair. Food, Nebraska craft brews, special events and artist demonstrations. One of the city's premier destinations for exceptional art, atmosphere and entertainment.

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Omaha Royals vs Albuquerque

June 27, 2009 - June 30, 2009

Omaha's Baseball Team, a AAA division of the Kansas City Royals.  Fireworks after Saturday's game.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: Omaha Royals Baseball
  • Address: Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium I-80, Exit #454/13th St Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium
  • Times: Sat/7:05pm; Sun/1:35; Mon/7:05; Tue/12:05
  • Phone: 402-738-5100
  • Admission: Box Seat/$10; Reserved/$8; General Adm/$7 $1 off Children, Seniors & Military
  • http://www.oroyals.com
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River City Cactus & Succulent Society Annual Show & Sale

June 27, 2009 - June 28, 2009

Judged cactus and succulent show. Sale of plants by vendors and members.

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Origami with Nancy Lepo

June 28, 2009

Explore your inner artist at the "Come Create It" Experience hosted by the Omaha Creative Institute! This class will focus on the Japanese art of paper folding. Some forms are simple, other participants will find some projects to be enjoyably complex.

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Sunday FUNday with the Omaha Royals

June 28, 2009

It’s U.S. Bank Family FUNday, with clowns, face painting and balloon art, plus after the game all kids are invited to run the bases with Casey!  Any fan bringing an Our Family Brand food item gets a FREE G.A. ticket.

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Celebrate America - a Community Collaboration

July 01, 2009 - July 26, 2009

"Celebrate America" - Artwork celebrating all that is great about the USA.  Ongoing for the month of July  (No formal "first Saturday" opening this month). Closed July 4th.

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Dale Macafee - Hot Shops Art Center

July 01, 2009 - July 31, 2009

Paintings by Dale Macafee. Opening reception Friday July 3rd, 5-8pm in the Hallway Gallery.

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Drawing, Ceramic, Photography, Fiber Art and Painting

July 01, 2009 - July 31, 2009

Opening reception Friday July 3rd, 5pm-8:00 pm in the Nicholas Street Gallery. Art by Anne Baker, Susan Sutherland Barnes, Agneta Gaines, Karen Hutson, Julia Noyes and Joan Fetter.

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Omaha Royals vs New Orleans

July 01, 2009 - July 03, 2009

Omaha's Baseball Team, a AAA division of the Kansas City Royals. Fireworks after Friday's game.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: Omaha Royals Baseball
  • Address: Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium I-80, Exit #454/13th St Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium
  • Times: Wed-Thu/7:05; Fri/6:35
  • Phone: 402-738-5100
  • Admission: Box Seat/$10; Reserved/$8; General Adm/$7 $1 off Children, Seniors & Military
  • http://www.oroyals.com
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July ArtTalk with Tannaz Farsi, Noah Simblist and Margaret Meehan

July 02, 2009

Join us as artists-in-residence Tannaz Farsi, Margaret Meehan and Noah Simblist present their work during the Bemis Center’s First Thursday ArtTalk.

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Film Streams Repertory Series: WESTERNS

July 03, 2009 - August 27, 2009

A 13-film repertory series featuring some of the best Westerns ever made, including works by Howard Hawks, John Ford, Nicholas Ray, Robert Altman, Sam Peckinpah, Clint Eastwood, and others.

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Omaha World-Herald Fireworks Night

July 03, 2009

A 25-year tradition for thousands of people in and around Rosenblatt Stadium following the Royals game. Fireworks by Grucci will present biggest fireworks show west of the Mississippi after the Omaha Royals Baseball game. Choreographed to music.

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Passageway Gallery "Peaceful Places" Opening

July 03, 2009 - July 31, 2009

"Peaceful Places" Opening Reception Friday July 3rd, 6pm to 9pm. Work by Joanne Furrow, painter, and Margie Shanahan, lampworker. Come meet the artists and view their work. Show runs through July 31st.

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Ralston's Independence Day Celebration

July 03, 2009 - July 04, 2009

Parades, firefighters' water fight, music, picnic, quilt show, squaredancing, family street dance and fireworks spectacular.

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Vibes at Village Pointe - The Personics

July 03, 2009

Join us for warm summer evenings and hot live music at a place where friends can join you for a glass of wine or a cold beer and where the kids can have their face painted and dance down by the stage. Bring your chairs or spread a blanket each week and be entertained by the best lineup of local bands in West Omaha all summer long!

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Film Streams' FOREVER YOUNG Series

July 04, 2009 - October 08, 2009

Featuring: THE WIZARD OF OZ (July 4-5, 9, 11-12), THE NEVERENDING STORY (July 18-19, 23, 25-26, 30), THE PRINCESS BRIDE (August 1-2, 6, 8-9, 13), THE SECRET OF NIMH (August 15-16, 20, 22-23, 27), PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE (August 29-30, September 3, 5-6, 10), IRON GIANT (September 12-13, 17, 19-20, 24), and BABE, THE GALLANT PIG (September 26-27, October 1, 3-4, 8).

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Fourth of July Fireworks

July 04, 2009

Fantastic fireworks display at Boys Town.

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Liquid Arts

July 04, 2009

Home brew competition - judging begins at 5pm in the Crystal Forge area of the Hot Shops.

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Nebraska Wind Symphony Concert

July 04, 2009

Omaha's Community Concert Band presents their annual 4th of July concert. Activities begin with the NWS Swingtones Big Band followed by the Wind Symphony.

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Golden Legacy: 65 Years of Golden Book Illustrations

Original illustration art from the vast Random House archive including The Poky Little P... More on this event

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