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  • Big Blue Reservation: Struggles and Hope of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe

    Great Plains Art Museum 1155 Q St, Lincoln, United States

    One hundred seventy years ago, the Treaty of 1854 was passed by Congress, authorizing the move of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe to the Big Blue Reservation in Gage County, Nebraska. The […]

  • Photo of a white sleeveless dress with elaborate floral beading

    Woven with History: Timeless Textiles from the Ak-Sar-Ben Collection

    The Durham Museum 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    The history of Ak-Sar-Ben lives on at The Durham Museum, where the Ak-Sar-Ben collection of textiles offers a glimpse into the glamour and prestige that went into an unforgettable evening. […]

    Free – $15
  • Black background with white text reading Pride and Joy Nebraska History. Features an outline of the state of Nebraska in rainbow colors.

    Pride and Joy: Nebraska History traveling exhibit @ Charles B Washington Branch

    Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE, United States

    Pride and Joy: Nebraska History is a 13-panel traveling exhibit that examines the history of LGBTQIA2S+ communities, events, and organizations in Nebraska. The exhibit introduces several topics and themes related to […]

  • Text on image reads: Bison A traveling exhibit exploring the past, present, and future of this great North American mammal. There is a blue background with darker blue silhouettes of bison behind a photo of a portion of the exhibit that features a large bison hide draped over a doorway-sized wooden frame. The hide has images painted on it of bison, horses, tipis, and people on horseback.

    Bison exhibit at University of Nebraska State Museum Morrill Hall

    University of Nebraska State Museum Morrill Hall 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    BISON - a traveling exhibit exploring the past, present, and future of this great North American mammal - will be at the University of Nebraska State Museum Morrill Hall from […]

    Free – $13
  • My Omaha film poster. Background is an old map of Omaha. Mid ground is an image of a protest on a city street. Foreground is three characters from the film: Leo Louis II, who is Black, and Nick Beaulieu and his father, Randy, who are white.
    “My Omaha” screenings – The Ross

    “My Omaha” screenings – The Ross

    Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center 313 North 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    “My Omaha” will screen at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center from December 12-20. (A special screening on Dec. 21 includes a post-screening Q&A with filmmaker Nick Beaulieu and […]

    $6 – $10
  • Event poster featuring an "exploded" diagram of a house, with event text as follows. OurStory: Building Aging-Ready Housing at Scale Exhibition and Lecture Joslyn Castle & Gardens Carriage House 3902 Davenport St in Omaha Exhibition December 12-30, 2025 Opening December 12, 5-8pm reception, 6pm lecture. www.livable.org Instagram handle @LivableOmaha

    OurStory: Building Aging-Ready Housing at Scale Exhibition

    Joslyn Castle & Gardens Carriage House 3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE

    Partners for Livable Omaha is hosting “OurStory: Building Aging-Ready Housing at Scale” in the historic Joslyn Castle & Gardens Carriage House from December 12-30. The “OurStory: Building Aging-Ready Housing at […]

  • Event poster featuring an "exploded" diagram of a house, with event text as follows. OurStory: Building Aging-Ready Housing at Scale Exhibition and Lecture Joslyn Castle & Gardens Carriage House 3902 Davenport St in Omaha Exhibition December 12-30, 2025 Opening December 12, 5-8pm reception, 6pm lecture. www.livable.org Instagram handle @LivableOmaha

    OurStory: Building Aging-Ready Housing at Scale Exhibition Opening and Lecture

    Joslyn Castle & Gardens Carriage House 3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE

    Partners for Livable Omaha is hosting “OurStory: Building Aging-Ready Housing at Scale” in the historic Joslyn Castle & Gardens Carriage House on December 12. The “OurStory: Building Aging-Ready Housing at […]

  • Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train

    First Lutheran Church-Kearney 3315 G Ave., Kearney, NE, United States

    Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the First Lutheran Church of Kearney

  • My Omaha film poster. Background is an old map of Omaha. Mid ground is an image of a protest on a city street. Foreground is three characters from the film: Leo Louis II, who is Black, and Nick Beaulieu and his father, Randy, who are white.
    “My Omaha” screenings – The Ross

    “My Omaha” screenings – The Ross

    Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center 313 North 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    “My Omaha” will screen at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center from December 12-20. (A special screening on Dec. 21 includes a post-screening Q&A with filmmaker Nick Beaulieu and […]

    $6 – $10
  • My Omaha film poster. Background is an old map of Omaha. Mid ground is an image of a protest on a city street. Foreground is three characters from the film: Leo Louis II, who is Black, and Nick Beaulieu and his father, Randy, who are white.
    “My Omaha” screenings – The Ross

    “My Omaha” screenings – The Ross

    Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center 313 North 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    “My Omaha” will screen at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center from December 12-20. (A special screening on Dec. 21 includes a post-screening Q&A with filmmaker Nick Beaulieu and […]

    $6 – $10
  • My Omaha film poster. Background is an old map of Omaha. Mid ground is an image of a protest on a city street. Foreground is three characters from the film: Leo Louis II, who is Black, and Nick Beaulieu and his father, Randy, who are white.
    “My Omaha” screenings – The Ross

    “My Omaha” screenings – The Ross

    Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center 313 North 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    “My Omaha” will screen at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center from December 12-20. (A special screening on Dec. 21 includes a post-screening Q&A with filmmaker Nick Beaulieu and […]

    $6 – $10

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