Events Calendar
03/14/2010 - 03/20/2010
Events
The Human Touch: Selections from the RBC Wealth Management Art Collection
An exhibition of contemporary artworks devoted to the human figure. The collection ranges from serious to whimsical, from realistic to abstract, and includes photography, painting, and sculpture by established and emerging artists.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Joslyn Art Museum
- Address: 2200 Dodge Street
- Times: Tues-Sat/10am-4pm; 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
Spring Flower Show
A gorgeous indoor floral show allows visitors to experience garden beauty inside during the winter and spring months.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Lauritzen Gardens
- Address: 100 Bancroft Street
- Times: Daily/9am-5pm
- Phone: (402) 346-4002
- Admission: $7/adults ($6/Nov-May); $3/ages 6-12; free/members & age 6 & under
- http://www.lauritzengardens.org
Defining Moments: Works by Bryan Collier
See watercolor collage illustrations for the Caldecott Honor Award picture books Martin's Big Words and Rosa, as well as Visiting Langston and others.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Joslyn Art Museum
- Address: 2200 Dodge Street
- Times: Tues-Sat/10am-4pm; 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
Borderland Abstraction
Exhibition of new abstraction .Artists include Nils Folke Anderson, Tim Bavington, Nate Boyce, Michelle Grabner, Amy Granat, Mary Heilmann, Matthew Kluber, Takeshi Murata, Ara Peterson, Eli Ping, Eric Sall, Colin C. Smith and Wendy White. Opening Reception on Fri, Jan 22, 6-9pm.
- Recurring every week day
- Venue: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
- Address: 724 South 12th St.
- Times: Tues-Sat/11am-5pm
- Phone: (402) 341-7130
- Admission: Free
- http://www.bemiscenter.org/get_involved/index.html?req=calendar/event&eventUniqID=18820-0--&month=1&day=1&year=2010
James Woodfill: Stations
Exhibition of installation and sculpture by artist James Woodfill. Opening Reception Friday, Jan 22, 6-9pm, Gallery talk with artist on Sat., Jan 23, 12pm. Exhibit is from Jan 22-May 8. James Woodfill makes sculptures, installations and public art works that often include light, sound, video or kinetic elements. He will be working in residence at the Bemis Center from January 8-22.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
- Address: 724 south 12th St.
- Times: Tues-Sat/11am-5pm
- Phone: (402) 341-7130
- Admission: Free
- http://www.bemiscenter.org/get_involved/index.html?req=calendar/event&eventUniqID=18818-0--&month=1&day=1&year=2010
Construction Zone
Construction Zone is a kid-sized world of building where kids can explore with machines, tools, a super-sized dig pit and more!
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Omaha Children’s Museum
- Address: 500 S. 20th Street
- Times: Tues-Sat/10am-4pm; Sun/1-5pm
- Phone: (402) 342-6164
- Admission: $2 in addition to regular museum admission ($7/Adults & Children 2 & Over; $6/Seniors 60+), Members pay just regular admission
- http://www.ocm.org
Great Plains: America's Lingering Wild
Michael Forsberg, internationally known conservation photographer, presents 60 works that provide an unparalleled encounter with the wild creatures and breathtaking landscapes of one of the world's greatest natural grasslands.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Joslyn Art Museum
- Address: 2200 Dodge Street
- Times: Tues-Sat/10am-4pm; 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
The Fred Simon Gallery: Mary Day
Displaying the artwork of contemporary Nebraska artists. The Fred Simon gallery is located in the Nebraska Arts Council offices. February 16, 2010 - March 26, 2010
- Recurring every week day
- Location: The Fred Simon Gallery
- Address: 1004 Farnam Street. Lower Level
- Phone: (402) 595-2122
- Admission: Free
- http://www.nebraskaartscouncil.org
Bemis Underground Opening
The Things I Cannot Say: New Work by Rebecca Herskovitz. Rebecca creates paintings, drawings, and installations which explore the junction between the intimate and the disingenuous. Shapeshifters: New Work by Matthew Carlson . Matthew presents a new body of work, building a visual vocabulary and creating paintings of dream-like imagery.
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Venue: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
- Location: The Bemis Underground
- Address: 724 S. 12th St.
- Times: Tues-Sat/11am-5pm
- Phone: (402) 341-9791
- Admission: Free
- http://www.bemiscenter.org
Death of a Salesman
For Willy Loman, there is only one American Dream. After 36 years on the road in its pursuit, the traveling salesman, haunted by missed opportunities and an uncertain future must come to terms with a lifetime of self-deception that has distorted his dream into an American tragedy.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Omaha Community Playhouse
- Address: 6915 Cass St
- Times: Thu-Sat/7:30pm; Sun/2pm
- Phone: (402) 553-0800
- Admission: $32/adults, $21/students
- http://www.omahaplayhouse.com
"Harmony in Art"
The Old Market Artists presents "Harmony in Art" March 1 - 31. Join them at their opening and fund raiser on Saturday March 20 6-9pm in the Nicholas Street Gallery at the Hot Shops. 15% of all sales that evening and proceeds from the raffle will go to Project Harmony Child Protection Center. www.projectharmony.com
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Hot Shops Art Center
- Address: 1301 Nicholas St
- Times: Mon-Fri/9am-5pm; Sat-Sun/11am-5pm
- Phone: (402) 342-6452
- Admission: Free
- http://www.hotshopsartcenter.com
Featured artists Mason, Hamilton, Light-Anderson
Solo Exhibits by Jean Mason, Tom Hamilton & Valerie Light-Anderson. Opening Celebration: Saturday March 6th, 7-10pm; & Artist Demonstrations: Sunday March 7th, 2-4pm; Ikebana Show (Japanese flower arranging) based on the artwork, March 19-21
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Artists’ Cooperative Gallery Ltd
- Location: Artiists Co-op Gallery
- Address: 405 S 11th St. Omaha NE
- Times: Wed/11am-5pm; Thur, Fri & Sat/11am-10pm; Sun/12-6pm
- Phone: (402) 342-9617
- Admission: Free
- http://www.artistsco-opgallery.com
All Shook Up
All Shook Up is a jukebox musical featuring the music of the classic rock star Elvis Presley. The story is based on the plot of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. The song list consists of every popular Elvis song plus more and more. Time: a 24 hour period, during the summer of 1955. Place: a small you-never-heard-of-it town somewhere in the Midwest.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Omaha Community Playhouse
- Address: 6915 Cass St
- Times: Wed-Sat/7:30pm; Sun/2pm & 6:30pm
- Phone: (402) 553-0800
- Admission: $38/adults, $24/students
- http://www.omahaplayhouse.com
Dundee Gallery to feature Laura Nugent and John Stillmunks
Featuring the recent paintings of Laura Nugent and John Stillmunks. Opening Reception Fri, 3/5 from 6-9pm. Ten percent of opening night proceeds benefit Kids Can! Community Center.
- Recurring daily
- Location: Dundee Gallery
- Address: 4916 Underwood Ave
- Times: Tues-Fri/11am-9pm;Sat/10am-9pm; Sun/12-5pm
- Contact: Marjorie Maas
- Phone: (402) 991-1560
- Admission: free
- http://www.dundeegallery.com
Execution Of Justice
This is the perfect companion piece to last year’s Academy Award winning film biography “Milk”. The play mixes both live action and video footage to recreate the feeling and attitudes that prevailed around the time of the trial.
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Location: SNAP! Productions
- Address: 3525 California Street
- Times: Thurs-Sat/8pm; Sun/6pm
- Contact: SNAP! Productions Box Office
- Phone: (402) 341-2757
- Admission: $12 - $15
- http://www.snapproductions.com
There's an Alligator Under My Bed
Families will see first-hand how the children sneak past the alligator under the bed, the Big Nightmare in the closet and the Silly Scary thing that lives in the attic. For ages 4-12.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: The Rose Theater
- Address: 2001 Farnam St
- Times: Fri/7pm; Sat-Sun/2pm
- Phone: (402) 345-4849
- Admission: $16; Free with Membership
- http://www.rosetheater.org
Hot 'N' Throbbing
A gripping new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel. Part domestic drama, part film noire, Hot 'N' Throbbing is a provocative story that illustrates how we are all complicit in today's mingling of sex, violence, and power. Contains adult content.
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Location: The Downtown Space
- Address: 614 South 11th Street
- Times: Thur-Sat/7:30pm, Sun March 21 & 28/6pm
- Contact: Shannon Walenta
- Phone: (402) 345-1576
- Admission: $25 adults; $20 students/seniors 65+/TAG members/Groups of 10 or more
- http://www.bluebarn.org
Get Back: That 70's Music
A re-work of the popular 1994 TAG award winning version, “I Love Music” created by Ric Swanson and Rob Baker. This updated version features new arrangements and a cast of outstanding singers and dancers who will take us back to the time of hot pants and leisure suits to help relive this memorable era. Please call the theatre for reservations.
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
- Location: Bellevue Little Theatre
- Address: 203 West Mission
- Times: Fri & Sat/8pm; Sun/2pm
- Contact: Clara Sue Arnsdorff
- Phone: (402) 291-1554
- Admission: $15/Adults; $13/Seniors; $7.50/Students
- http://www.bellevuelittletheatre.com
Rein Vanderhill Feature
The exhibition will feature a variety of paintings inspired by natural forms. Vanderhill paints enlarged compositions of natural forms such as fruits and flowers, which become monumental and dramatic, demanding close examination.
- Recurring daily
- Location: Anderson O'Brien Fine Art
- Address: 8724 Pacific Street
- Times: Mon-Fri/10am-5:30pm; Sat/10am-5pm
- Contact: Jo Anderson
- Phone: (402) 390-0717
- Admission: Free
- http://aobfineart.com
The History of Swedish Americans in Nebraska
View the art of Anders Zorn and learn about Swedish Americans in Nebraska.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: El Museo Latino
- Address: 4701 South 25 Street
- Times: Mon, Wed, Fri/10am-5pm; Tues,Thurs/1-5pm; Sat/10am-2pm
- Phone: (402) 731-1137
- Admission: General/$5; Students K-12/$3.50; College students w/ID/$4; Seniors/$3.50; Members/free
- http://www.elmuseolatino.org
The Color Purple
The Color Purple is a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Orpheum Theater
- Address: 409 S. 16th Street
- Times: Tues-Thurs/7:30pm; Fri/8pm; Sat/2pm & 8pm; Sun/2pm & 7:30pm
- Phone: (402) 345-0606
- Admission: Tickets start at $28
- http://www.TicketOmaha.com
2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Don't miss the wrestling action! The 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Wrestling Championship comes to Qwest Center Omaha. The nation's best collegiate wrestlers compete to win both team and individual titles.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Qwest Center Omaha
- Address: 455 North 10th Street
- Times: Times vary
- Phone: (402) 341-1500
- Admission: $18-$28
- http://www.qwestcenteromaha.com
Ikebana Show (Japanese Flower arranging)
A collaboration between The Artists' Cooperative Gallery and the Ikebana Society: Japanese flower arranging as inspired by Art in the gallery. Come celebrate the first day of spring!.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Artists’ Cooperative Gallery Ltd
- Location: Artists Co-Op Gallery
- Address: 405 South 11th St. Omaha, NE 68102
- Times: Fri & Sat/11am-10pm; Sun/12-6pm
- Phone: (402) 342-9617
- Admission: Free
- http://www.artistsco-opgallery.com
Ikebana show celebrates spring
Omaha’s Ikebana group will bring their skills in the Japanese art of flower arrangement to the Artists' Co-op. Members will each choose an artwork in the gallery to inspire a floral design. The arrangements will be on display March 19 - 21.
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Artists’ Cooperative Gallery Ltd
- Address: 405 S 11th St.
- Times: Wed/11am-5pm; Thur-Sat/11am-10pm; Sun/12-6pm
- Phone: (402) 342-9617
- Admission: Free
- http://www.artistsco-opgallery.com
The Art of Sound: An Exhibition of Master Violin & Viola Makers
A special exhibition of over 100 violins and violas from current makers from across the US, Europe, and Asia. Special events including a Benefit Auction for the Omaha Conservatory of Music hosted by Hal France, April 30.
- Recurring daily
- Location: A. Cavallo Violins, LLC
- Address: 8705 Shamrock Road
- Times: Mon/1-5pm; Tues-Fri/10am-6pm; Sat/11am-5pm
- Contact: Laura Ross
- Phone: (402) 827-9270
- Admission: Free
- http://www.acavalloviolins.com
Omaha Creative Institute "Come Create It" Workshop
PAINTING with Paula Wallace. In this class, students will learn the basics of painting with acrylics as well as color selection, paint application and introductory composition skills with exposure to Paula Wallace’s contemplative, poetic style.
- Location: Hot Shops Art Center
- Address: 1301 Nicholas Street
- Times: 10am - 12pm
- Contact: Marjorie Maas
- Phone: (402) 991-1560
- Admission: $35
- http://www.omahacreativeinstitute.org
Omaha Creative Institute "Come Create It" Workshop
CERAMICS CREATION with Tim Barry. Students will experience forming their own ceramic creation on a potter’s wheel. Create as many pieces as you are able during this two hour period, all works will be fired and ready for pickup/delivery the following week. Please wear older, comfortable clothes.
- Location: Hot Shops Art Center
- Address: 1301 Nicholas Street
- Times: 2-4pm
- Contact: Marjorie Maas
- Phone: (402) 991-1560
- Admission: $35
- http://www.omahacreativeinstitute.org
Omaha Symphony Chamber Series: The Haffner Symphony
There was great pressure for Mozart to make his Symphony No. 35 truly great. After all, it was being commissioned by the Haffners, one of Salzberg's most influential families. He wrote it quickly in a flurry of inspiration. What results is a work that can be fiery and frenetic one moment and tranquil the next.
- Venue: Omaha Symphony
- Address: UNO Strauss Performing Arts Center, 6001 Dodge St
- Times: 7pm
- Phone: (402) 342-3560
- Admission: $30
- http://www.omahasymphony.org
Omaha's 23rd Annual Orchid and Sale
The Greater Omaha Orchid Society will host Omaha's 23rd annual orchid show and sale. Learn about these special flowers from local and national orchid vendors. Prize-winning orchids are juried by experienced orchid judges sanctioned by the American Orchid Society.
- Recurring daily
- Location: Lauritzen Gardens
- Address: 100 Bancroft
- Times: 10am-4pm
- Phone: (402) 734-4112
- Admission: $6/adults; $3/children 6-12; free/members & children under 6
- http://www.greateromahaorchidsociety.org
South 24th Street Omaha Walking Tour
A 60-90 minute guided walking tour of approximately 6 blocks along South 24th Street between L and O Streets - the tour highlights history, architecture, local businesses, culture, and the arts.
- Recurring weekly on Thursday, Saturday
- Location: Tour will start at El Museo Latino
- Address: 4701 South 25th Street
- Times: Thur/4:30pm; Sat/11am
- Contact: Vince Furlong - Omaha Main Streets
- Phone: (402) 709-2586
- Admission: $10/person; discount for groups of 10+
- http://south24thomahatour.com
Story Time with Dr. Seuss
In celebration of National Reading Month and Dr. Seuss's Birthday, University of Phoenix is joining teams with local schools and libraries to present a free, family event for parents and children ages 2-12. Come enjoy story time, raffles and Dr. Seuss door prizes, a used book drive, refreshments, etc.
- Location: University of Phoenix- Omaha Campus
- Address: 13321 California Street, Suite 200
- Times: 9-11am
- Contact: Pilar Perez
- Phone: (402) 965-4341
- Admission: Free
- http://www.phoenix.edu/omaha
The Rock and Worship Road Show
The Rock and Worship Road Show features David Crowder Band, Family Force 5, Francesca Battistelli, Fee, Remedy Drive and Sidewalk Prophets
- Location: Mid-America Center
- Times: 6pm
- Contact: Kelli Nugent
- Phone: (712) 323-0536
- Admission: $10.00
- http://www.midamericacenter.com
Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott
Yo-Yo Ma’s unfailingly beautiful sound is always elegant, understated, and out of this world. On this astonishing March evening, Ma will be accompanied by the incredible Kathryn Stott on piano in a repertoire that includes Schubert, Shostakovich, Piazzolla, Gismonti/Carneiro, and Franck
- Venue: Holland Performing Arts Center
- Address: 13th and Douglas Streets
- Times: 8pm
- Phone: (402) 345-0606
- Admission: Tickets start at $60
- http://www.TicketOmaha.com



