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01/29/2012 - 02/04/2012

01/29/2012 - 02/04/2012

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Sunday Acoustic Music Series

May 01, 2011 - November 04, 2012

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and listen to some wonderfully talented local musicians! Rain, shine, or wind the music plays and if possible we sit outside, if not possible we sit in the party room!

  • Recurring weekly on Sunday
  • Location: Soaring Wings Vineyard
  • Address: 17111 S 138th St
  • Times: 2pm - 5 pm
  • Contact: Donna Mayfield
  • Phone: (402) 253-2479
  • Admission: Free
  • http://www.soaringwingswine.com
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Mindbender Mansion

May 26, 2011 - September 02, 2012

An immersion exhibition full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers!

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: 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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Graphics of Latin America

September 14, 2011 - March 31, 2012

The exhibit presents a selection of works from artist representing Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and the United States. This exhibition presents a selection of works that exemplify various printing techniques through the works by Leonardo Ibanez, Arco Crisia, Pedro Angel, Manolo Roldan, Carmen Flecha, Manuel Marquez Ortega, Jose Antonio Castillo, Cesar Burgos, Gabriel Macotela, Santiago Rebollido, Jose Martin Sulaiman, and David Alfaro Siqueiros.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: El Museo Latino
  • Address: 4701 S 25 St
  • Times: Mon, Wed, Fri/10am-5pm; Tues & Thurs/1-5pm; Sat/10am-2pm
  • Phone: (402) 731-1137
  • Admission: General $5; College Students w/ID $4; K-12 & Seniors $3.50, Members Free
  • http://www.elmuseolatino.org
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"Visiones del Arte Mexicano" - Visions of Mexican Art

November 18, 2011 - February 11, 2012

The traveling exhibition presents a selection of paintings, sculpture, photographs and graphics that span five art movements and 70 years of Mexican art. Fifty two artists are represented including Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo, Sebastián, Jose Luis Cuevas, Graciela Iturbide and Yolanda Andrade.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: El Museo Latino
  • Address: 4701 S 25 St
  • Times: Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-5pm; Tues/Thurs 1-5pm; Sat 10am-2pm
  • Phone: (402) 731-1137
  • Admission: General $5; College Students w/ID $4; Students K-12 & Seniors $3.50; Members Free
  • http://www.elmuseolatino.org
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Cut! Costumes and Cinema

December 03, 2011 - April 29, 2012

Takes an in-depth look at the art of making costumes that set the scene and establish authenticity in period films. See five centuries of period film costumes worn by such famous stars as Johnny Depp, Sandra Bullock and others.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: 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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Boys Town Student Art Show

January 01, 2012 - May 31, 2012

Boys Town youth put their best artistic efforts on display at the Hall of History. This show features a variety of artwork from residents of all ages.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: Boys Town
  • Address: Hall of History, 14057 Flanagan Blvd, Boys Town NE
  • Times: 10am-4pm
  • Phone: (402) 498-1186
  • Admission: Free
  • http://www.boystown.org
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Celebrate Black History on Stamps

January 01, 2012 - March 03, 2012

View stamps of famous Black Americans on display at the Leon Myers Stamp Center, located in the Boys Town Visitors Center.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: Boys Town
  • Address: Leon Myers Stamp Center, 13628 Flanagan Blvd
  • Times: Mon-Fri/8am-5pm; Sat/9am-4pm; Sun/11am-4pm
  • Phone: (402) 498-1141
  • Admission: Free
  • http://www.boystown.org
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BRAVO! Chris Raschka

January 14, 2012 - April 01, 2012

Celebrate jazz legends Charlie Parker, Thelonius Monk, and John Coltrane and enjoy other stories illustrated with the splashes of color, energetic shapes, and rhythmic lines that are the hallmark of Chris Raschka's style.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: Joslyn Art Museum
  • Address: 2200 Dodge St
  • Times: Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat/10am-4pm; Thurs/10 am-8 pm; Sun/noon-4pm; closed Mon
  • Phone: (402) 342-3300
  • Admission: $8 adults; $6 seniors and college students; $5 youth (ages 5-17); ages 4 and younger free
  • http://www.joslyn.org
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Wicked Plants: Colorful Characters from the Dark Side of the Plant World

January 14, 2012 - May 13, 2012

Enter the ramshackle old greenhouse of Dr. Violet Mandrake to discover plants that poison, puncture, annoy, invade, intoxicate, and otherwise offend to delight the mind and inspire curiosity about the evildoers that may be lurking in our own backyards.

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Julie Green: The Last Supper

January 17, 2012 - February 09, 2012

A depiction of death row inmates’ final meal requests painted on porcelain fired plates. With nearly 500 plates, each representing a specific request from a death row inmate, the work is a sobering meditation and reflection on the death penalty.

  • Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Venue: UNO Art Gallery
  • Address: 6001 Dodge St, Weber Fine Arts Bldg
  • Times: Mon-Thurs/10am-3pm and by appointment. Closed Holidays.
  • Phone: (402) 554-2796
  • Admission: Free
  • http://www.unoartgallery.org
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Le Point Vierge: Mary and the Catholic Imagination

January 20, 2012 - February 17, 2012

Exhibit focusing on the varied images of the Virgin Mary within the context of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Cal. The images within churches, sacred spaces and outside altars richly illustrate the Catholic Marian experience with both tenderness and vigor.

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On Golden Pond

January 20, 2012 - February 12, 2012

Full of warm humor and heart, this touching tale follows a couple in their golden years at their summer home on Golden Pond in Maine. Norman and his wife Ethel take us on a soul-stirring journey filled with trials of growing older, finding peace in old grudges and making unexpected friends who show them how to live again.

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Drawn to Fashion: The lllustrations of Mary Mitchell

January 28, 2012 - May 27, 2012

Learn about the lost art of fashion illustration, Omaha's rich retail history and advertising during an era before Photoshop. Showcases 150 drawings taken from the private collection of over 1,000 drawings by well-known local fashion illustrator Mary J Mitchell.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: 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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Great Balls of Fire

January 28, 2012 - May 06, 2012

Explore comets, asteroids and meteors as you never have before in the Space Science Institute’s Great Balls of Fire exhibition. This exhibition lets you attempt to save the Earth from an asteroid, or (even more fun) send an asteroid to your zip code and see what would happen! Watch some of your favorite movie and TV clips to determine if they represent science fact or science fiction.

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Public Skating

January 30, 2012 - February 13, 2012

Ice Skating. Sizes available on a first-come, first-serve basis or bring your own skates. Cash only. Please enter through North Entrance.

  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
  • Venue: Mid-America Center
  • Address: One Arena Way, Council Bluffs IA
  • Times: Sun/12 & 2pm; Mon & Wed/6pm
  • Phone: (712) 323-0536
  • Admission: $5 Admission; $3 skate rental
  • http://www.midamericacenter.com
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Construction Zone: Return of the Bulldozer

February 01, 2012 - April 22, 2012

This 10,000 square foot kid-powered construction site has plenty of work to be done. Real painting, hauling and building gets little builders excited about the work of construction. Supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and many community partners. Drive a bulldozer, crane and semi truck, use real tools to build and paint and more.

  • Recurring daily
  • Venue: Omaha Children’s Museum
  • Address: 500 S 20th St
  • Times: Mon/Closed; Tues-Fri/10am-4pm; Sat/9am-5pm; Sun/1-5pm
  • Phone: (402) 342-6164
  • Admission: $2 in addition to regular museum admission which is $8
  • http://www.ocm.org
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Soul Sanctuary Exhibit

February 01, 2012 - April 28, 2012

Images of the African American Church experience "Soul Sanctuary" Exhibition will be on display. Come experience the Soul Stirring Portraits of the Black Church Experience! It's time to Worship, Praise and Shout.

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Miss Evers' Boys

February 03, 2012 - February 26, 2012

This powerful drama is a fictional account based on a true government study carried out from 1932 to 1972.

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Omaha Beer Week

February 03, 2012 - February 12, 2012

As Omaha's craft beer scene continues to grow, local craft beer bars, retailers and breweries come together to offer 10 beer-packed days with specials and exciting events across the city. See website for locations and details.

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The Adventures of Nate the Great

February 03, 2012 - February 19, 2012

Nate is a mighty detective capable of solving even the most complicated mysteries. When Annie loses a painting of her dog, she calls on him. Taking into consideration the details of her work, he tracks down the most unexpected culprit.

  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
  • Venue: The Rose Theater
  • Address: 2001 Farnam St
  • Times: Fri/7pm; Sat/2 & 7pm; Sun/2pm
  • Phone: (402) 345-4849
  • Admission: $16 or FREE with Membership
  • http://www.rosetheater.org
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Omaha Symphony: Souvenir De Florence

February 04, 2012

Escape to Italy with lush pieces from Rota and Wolf that evoke the country's spirit and romance and Tchaikovsky's famous memories of Florence.

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Winter Discovery Day

February 04, 2012

Enjoy a groundhog photo hunt, go on a winter animal tracking hike, meet our resident animals, and get creative at the kids crafts table, have pancakes and sausagae and more! See site for schedule.

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