Beyond Combat: World War I through the Lens of “Doc” Cook (Read More)
R.H. “Doc” Cook, a photographer who enlisted during World War I, served with the 88th Division, 313th Engineers and captured the company’s experiences with his camera. A century later, local resident Mollie Anderson purchased a case that had belonged to Cook. The case contained his original photographic negatives. After researching Cook’s life and displaying some of the images at Gallery 92 West in 2022, she donated the entire set to The Durham Museum. Beyond Combat: World War I Through the Lens of Doc Cook is a temporary exhibition developed by The Durham Museum. Through photos curated from Cook’s collection, it tells the story of the 313th Engineers from their training at Camp Dodge until the completion of their deployment in May 1919. Their story highlights military jobs that contributed to the war effort beyond the traditionally understood duties of combat. The military engineers that “Doc” served with were responsible for repairing roads, building bridges, laying track, improving dugouts and shelters and assisting in the restoration of war-torn regions. Plans for the exhibition also include a small theater area, with seating, featuring additional images in which guests are invited to linger with “Doc” Cook’s images and immerse themselves in the 313th Engineers’ experience. Admission (not including tax): Adults: $15, Seniors (62+): $12, Military/Veteran: $12, Children (ages 3 – 12): $8, Children 2 years and under FREE. Museum hours: Sunday Noon – 4PM, Monday through Saturday 10AM - 4PM, closed major holidays.
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Gallery talk: Jaime Arredondo and the Popol Vuh (Read More)
Jaime Arredondo, is an artist and illustrator for the exhibition "Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiche Through Illustration". With this art, Jaime Arredondo hoped to restore the former glory of the Popol Vuh and its authors to its deserved place in human history. The artist’s hope is that the work will lead to a greater interest in and defense of the stories, art, and culture of Native and Indigenous people. Jaime Arredondo was born in Dallas, Texas to Mexican American Tejano parents. He earned a BA from University of Dallas, Irving, TX and a MFA in Painting from Yale University. After graduating from Yale University with a MFA in Painting, he moved to New York City and began teaching his course “Of Fire and Blood: Art and Mythology of Mexico” at NYU, and at The New School. He has had numerous solo gallery and museum shows in the Southwest and in New York City and is the recipient of numerous awards. In 2009, his paintings were published as stamps by the United Nations, and in 2015 he was commissioned to create a permanent art project for the Manhattan Transit Authority comprised of thirty-six mosaics of his works, installed at the Zerega Station in the Bronx, and entitled “Garden of Earthly Delight.” He currently lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.
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Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiché through Illustration (Read More)
Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiché through Illustration is an exhibit that features a series of illustrations by artist Jaime Arredondo, with the hope of restoring the former glory of the Popol Vuh and its authors to its deserved place in human history. The artist’s hope is that this will lead to a greater interest and defense of the stories, art, and culture of Native and Indigenous people. According to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian: The Popol Vuh, or Popol Wuj in the K’iche’ language, is the story of creation of the Maya. Members of the royal K’iche’ lineages that had once ruled the highlands of Guatemala recorded the story in the 16th century to preserve it under the Spanish colonial rule. The Popol Vuh, meaning “Book of the Community,” narrates the Maya creation account, the tales of the Hero Twins, and the K’iche’ genealogies and land rights. See museum website for current information about opening hours and admission. Museum Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Admission: Members Free General Admission $5.00 College Students with ID $4.00 Students K-12 $3.50 Senior Citizens $3.50 Children under 5 Free Active Military with ID* Free *El Museo Latino is a Blue Star Museum
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Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival Artist Roundtable (Read More)
Get an in-depth glimpse into the inspiration, motivation and life-stories behind the music you hear at the Artist Roundtable with Vardan Ovsepian, Juantío Becenti, John Hadfield and Valeri Tolstov. This artist roundtable at 9 p.m. follows the 7 p.m. Contemporary Classical Concert at the same venue. This event is a part of the weeklong Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, with events in Lincoln and Omaha August 4 - 11 including musical performances, story sharing, and artist discussions. For a full event schedule, visit nebraskamusicfest.org.
The 2024 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival will play host to a 5-day workshop bringing together hip-hop, classical, and indie music, together with visual and digital art that explores indigenous narratives. Come and get a sneak peak of the results of this 5-day creative process and hear the artists speak about their creative process, their motivations and their dreams for the future. The artists include composer Juantio Becenti, visual artist Sarah Rowe, and digital artist Jinku Kim. This event is a part of the weeklong Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, with events in Lincoln and Omaha August 4 - 11 including musical performances, story sharing, and artist discussions. For a full event schedule, visit nebraskamusicfest.org.
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Joslyn Castle & Gardens presents Architecture on Tap (Read More)
The Architecture on Tap series is a 21+ happy hour history hang-out happening on Thursdays in July and August, a celebration of the historic communities and people that make Omaha unique. Grab a beer from Infusion Brewing Company, explore the historic Joslyn Castle, then settle in for a low-key lecture presented by a local expert. Doors open to the public at 5:30pm, and presentations start at 6pm. Space is limited, and registration is required. Tickets for the first 4 events are $10 each. The final event, which takes place in person as well as online, is free, but registration is still required. Visit the Architecture on Tap event page for more information and to register. July 11 - Jens Jensen and the Magic of Landscape Architecture Presented by Tova Brandt, Executive Director of the Museum of Danish America July 18 - Dundee: Over a Century of Charm Presented by Tim Reeder, founder and realtor Old Omaha Vintage Real Estate Team July 25 - Carter Lake: That Place You’ve Always Wondered About… Presented by Jim Fogarty, Local Historian & Author, founder of Legacy Preservation August 1 - The Trans Mississippi Exposition: Gone But Not Forgotten! Presented by Jeffrey Spencer, local author and historian August 8 - Joslin Memorial Library: McDonald and the Joslyns' National Legacy (FREE Zoom Installment) Presented from Waitsfield, Vt. ft. Chairwoman Jean Joslin and architect Jay White.
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Junior Young History Detective Summer Camp 2024 (registered students only) (Read More)
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and across the African Diaspora along with historical research methods to better understand US History. Research and documentation skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, cultural enrichment, and historical knowledge with our ongoing Spatial Memory Project, are all supported through this program.
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Registration Deadline for Junior Young History Detective and Young History Detective Summer Camps (Read More)
The House of Afros, Capes, and Curls is hosting two free educational summer history camps for youth this summer at the Barbara Weitz Engagement Center in Omaha: Junior Young History Detectives for 4th-6th Graders July 22-July 26, 2024, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Young History Detectives for 7th-12th Graders July 29-August 9, 2024, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and across the African Diaspora along with historical research methods to better understand US History. Research and documentation skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, cultural enrichment, and historical knowledge with our ongoing Spatial Memory Project, are all supported through this program. The registration deadline for these camps is July 1. Visit the House of Afros, Capes, and Curls website for more information, or to register.
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All Writes Reserved 2024 Omaha preliminary bouts (Read More)
All Writes Reserved (AWR) empowers young people, giving them instruction and resources to express themselves in classrooms and onstage. The Nebraska Writers Collective provides free spoken word poetry lessons and workshops with local writers and monthly all-ages open mics from August to April. At the end of the school year, the program culminates in a spoken word poetry festival where students from 30+ schools across Nebraska and parts of Iowa share what they’ve been working on throughout the season. The festival will take place between March and April in a series of poetry bouts. Omaha preliminary bouts are 5:30-9:30 p.m. April 2-4 on the Metropolitan Community College South Omaha Campus. Visit the Nebraska Writers Collective events website for current information.
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All Writes Reserved 2024 Omaha preliminary bouts (Read More)
All Writes Reserved (AWR) empowers young people, giving them instruction and resources to express themselves in classrooms and onstage. The Nebraska Writers Collective provides free spoken word poetry lessons and workshops with local writers and monthly all-ages open mics from August to April. At the end of the school year, the program culminates in a spoken word poetry festival where students from 30+ schools across Nebraska and parts of Iowa share what they’ve been working on throughout the season. The festival will take place between March and April in a series of poetry bouts. Omaha preliminary bouts are 5:30-9:30 p.m. April 2-4 on the Metropolitan Community College South Omaha Campus. Visit the Nebraska Writers Collective events website for current information.
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All Writes Reserved 2024 Omaha preliminary bouts (Read More)
All Writes Reserved (AWR) empowers young people, giving them instruction and resources to express themselves in classrooms and onstage. The Nebraska Writers Collective provides free spoken word poetry lessons and workshops with local writers and monthly all-ages open mics from August to April. At the end of the school year, the program culminates in a spoken word poetry festival where students from 30+ schools across Nebraska and parts of Iowa share what they’ve been working on throughout the season. The festival will take place between March and April in a series of poetry bouts. Omaha preliminary bouts are 5:30-9:30 p.m. April 2-4 on the Metropolitan Community College South Omaha Campus. Visit the Nebraska Writers Collective events website for current information.
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Cristina Kahlo Gallery Talk: Frida Kahlo and the Blue House (Read More)
The exhibit “Frida Kahlo and the Blue House” presents a selection of over 60 color photographs of the architecture and interior spaces of the Blue House created by Cristina Kahlo as well as vintage black and white photographs taken by Diego Rivera, Antonio Kahlo, Lola Álvarez Bravo, Florence Arquin, and Juan Guzmán. Photographer Cristina Kahlo will present a gallery talk during the exhibit's opening reception. The reception will be from 5 - 8 pm, with the gallery talk at 6pm. Cristina Kahlo is a scholar, and researcher, and a practicing photographer and member of Maestro Julio Galindo’s Platinum Print Workshop in Mexico City. Cristina is one of Mexico’s most prominent contemporary photographers. Her three-decade career follows in the footsteps of her great-grandfather, Guillermo Kahlo, and father, Antonio Kahlo, both celebrated photographers. Additionally, she is the grandniece of renowned artist Frida Kahlo and is co-curator of “Kahlo: An Expanded Body,” an exhibition that investigates Frida’s medical history through her art. Cristina is the living legacy of one of contemporary Mexico’s most celebrated families, beginning with her great grandfather, her great aunt, and her father. Cristina is fiercely creative and engaging. She is the critically acclaimed resident scholar of the Kahlo family legacy.
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Selalelo “Call and Response” book discussion (Read More)
During March, which is Women's History Month, MORE is hosting a book discussion with author Ms. Gothataone Moeng. Her book is "Call and Response: Stories". This book is a collection of short stories about family life in Botswana. The book gives the reader a rich insight into the nuances of Botswana's culture. Through this interaction, we will explore the differences and similarities related to social equity. Participants are invited to read the book and become part of an online discussion with the author. The event will start with an interview with Ms. Moeng about specific content in the book. After that, discussion will open up for Facebook Live and Zoom participants to ask questions directly. For more information, and to register, visit the MORE events page.
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Rembrandt and Printmaking: Illuminating the Golden Age of Dutch Art (Read More)
Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Francisco Goya crafted etchings and prints of unparalleled intricacy, akin to captivating photographs. Over 60 works are on display at El Museo Latino's visiting exhibition “Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer: The Marvel of Old Masters” depicting themes including landscapes, biblical stories, portraits and more. UNO Professor of Art History Amy Millicent Morris will present a gallery talk on "Rembrandt and Printmaking: Illuminating the Golden Age of Dutch Art". During renovation, please use the temporary east entrance in the alley - ring the doorbell. Parking is available on 25th Street in the lot adjacent to the old fire station.
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Durer and Printmaking: The Road to Fame and Riches (Read More)
Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Francisco Goya crafted etchings and prints of unparalleled intricacy, akin to captivating photographs. Over 60 works are on display at El Museo Latino's visiting exhibition “Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer: The Marvel of Old Masters” depicting themes including landscapes, biblical stories, portraits and more. UNO Professor of Art History Amy Millicent Morris will present a gallery talk on "Durer and Printmaking: The Road to Fame and Riches". During renovation, please use the temporary east entrance in the alley - ring the doorbell. Parking is available on 25th Street in the lot adjacent to the old fire station.
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The Marvel of Old Masters: Rembrandt, Goya, Dürer (Read More)
Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Francisco Goya crafted etchings and prints of unparalleled intricacy, akin to captivating photographs. Over 60 works are on display at El Museo Latino's visiting exhibition “Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer: The Marvel of Old Masters” depicting themes including landscapes, biblical stories, portraits and more. Gallery events include: Sat., Jan. 20, 1:15 p.m. English public tour, 1:45 p.m. Spanish public tour Sat. Jan. 27, 1:15 p.m. talk by Amy Millicent Morris, PhD "Durer and Printmaking: The Road to Fame and Riches" Wed., Jan. 31, 12:00-12:30 p.m. lunch and learn Thurs., Feb. 8, 12:00-12:30 p.m. lunch and learn Thurs., Feb. 15, 12:00-12:30 p.m. lunch and learn Sat., Feb. 17, 1:15 p.m. English public tour, 1:45 p.m. Spanish public tour Sat. Feb. 24, 1:15 p.m. talk by May Millicent Morris, PhD "Rembrandt and Printmaking: Illuminating the Golden Age of Dutch Art" Sat., Mar. 9, 1:15 p.m. talk by Howard Paine "The Process of Printmaking" Sat., Mar. 16, 1-3 p.m., closing reception The museum is open Wednesday, Thursday, an Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but timed ticketing booked via the museum website is requested. During renovation, please use the temporary east entrance in the alley - ring the doorbell. Parking is available on 25th Street in the lot adjacent to the old fire station.
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Voices AMPLIFIED! Asian American Voices in Theatre (Read More)
This event featuring Omaha’s own Wai Yim and Jimmy Nguyen will highlight the work and voices of Asian American theater artists. Wai Yim is an actor, director, choreographer, playwright and Managing Director of Token Theatre in Chicago. Jimmy Nguyen is an actor who has worked across the nation at regional theaters including The BLUEBARN Theatre in Omaha; Black Hills Playhouse in Custer, SD; and Hope Repertory Theatre in Holland, MI. The event is free, but registration is required. Visit the Omaha Performing Arts website for more information or to register.
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Selalelo: South Sudanese Immigrants and Challenges (Read More)
The Selalelo project is a virtual transatlantic bridge between Nebraska and Southern Africa that facilitates the exchange of ideas and cultural best practices, creates unity, and expands common understanding of anti-racism. “Selalelo” is a Setswana word meaning supper. The sessions, held in person and online at alternating lunch and dinner times to accommodate participants across continents, will include lectures, presentations, book discussions, panel discussions, and table talks. On November 13, Pastor Tut. T. Keat will talk about South Sudanese immigrants in the community and African Americans' challenges. Discussion will include an overview of current relations, challenges, and how to increase positive social engagement. Rev. Keat is the Executive Director of New Life Family Alliance, a human services agency that helps families in the community. A'Jamal Byndon, Chairman of the Board of MORE, will moderate this dialogue and allow participants to raise concerns related to international issues. The event is free, but registration is required.
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Inclusive Communities Table Talk Series (Read More)
With Table Talks, Inclusive Communities offers everyone a space to build community through dialogue. The intent of Table Talks is to bring together community members and a panel of individuals who can offer their expertise or share their lived experiences to raise awareness and deepen understanding. Omaha Table Talk (OTT) was one of the first local human relations programs to provide facilitated and informally structured gatherings for people of different ethnicities and cultures throughout the community, to engage in conversations about diversity and inclusion over dinner. OTT is the result of decades-long efforts by engaged community members to have real, open dialogues about how various forms of identity impact the community and interactions with each other. The OTT series programming highlights themes and topics based on trending issues the community is facing. Each Table Talk program opens with a panel of speakers and is then broken into small group discussions led by trained facilitators, who guide brave, honest, and open conversations. This series is a National Endowment for the Humanities “United We Stand” event. All events are free and held in person at locations in Omaha, and are also accessible online. ASL and Spanish-language interpretation are provided. Registration is required. Click the link in the event title for more information, or to register. Visit Inclusive Communities for additional information. November 15, 2023 Queer Table Talk: Honoring our Trans History 6:00pm - 7:30pm | College of Saint Mary, Mercy Hall, Warde Conference Center, 7000 Mercy Rd, Omaha, NE 68124 December 13, 2023 AAPI Table Talk: AAPI in the Arts and Creative Community 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182 January 24, 2024 Omaha Table Talk: Disability Justice 11:30am - 1:00pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182 February 21, 2024 Omaha TT: Partnership with AVP Life & Re-Entry for the System Impacted 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182 March 20, 2024 Omaha Table Talk: Neurodivergence: Navigating a Neurotypical World 11:30am - 1:00pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182 April 24, 2024 Native & Indigenous Table Talk: A Resilient People 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182 May 29, 2024 AAPI Table Talk: Food for Thought: The Role of Food in AAPI Cultures 11:30am - 1:00pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182 June 26, 2024 Queer Table Talk: Pride is Still a Protest 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182
The mythical comic town of Chelm is a beloved staple of Yiddish literature. Once upon a time, an angel carrying a sackful of foolish souls back to heaven for repair snagged his sack on a tree growing on top a tall mountain top. The sack tore, and the poor foolish souls rolled down the mountainside into the town of Chelm. “The Wise Men of Chelm”, adapted by Sandra Fenichel Asher, will be performed by a core of Circle Theatre artists. An opening act of “When Shlemiel Went to Warsaw”, adapted by Jenni Castello, will be read by residents from Quality Living Inc. Shtetl, a form of Jewish dance, will be choreographed into both productions. Prior to each performance, scholar Barry Berko will talk about his research on Yiddish fiction writer Isaac Bashevis Singer. Tickets for each of the two performances, Nov 18 at 7:00pm and Nov 19 at 2:00pm, are $20 and may be purchased at https://circletheatreomaha.org/mainstage-season/.
The mythical comic town of Chelm is a beloved staple of Yiddish literature. Once upon a time, an angel carrying a sackful of foolish souls back to heaven for repair snagged his sack on a tree growing on top a tall mountain top. The sack tore, and the poor foolish souls rolled down the mountainside into the town of Chelm. “The Wise Men of Chelm”, adapted by Sandra Fenichel Asher, will be performed by a core of Circle Theatre artists. An opening act of “When Shlemiel Went to Warsaw”, adapted by Jenni Castello, will be read by residents from Quality Living Inc. Shtetl, a form of Jewish dance, will be choreographed into both productions. Prior to each performance, scholar Barry Berko will talk about his research on Yiddish fiction writer Isaac Bashevis Singer. Tickets for each of the two performances, Nov 18 at 7:00pm and Nov 19 at 2:00pm, are $20 and may be purchased at https://circletheatreomaha.org/mainstage-season/.
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“Divisible” Film Screening and Discussion: Culxr House (Read More)
“Divisible” is a documentary feature film about the history and current impacts of redlining in the United States, focusing on the specific case of Omaha, Nebraska to show how this practice continually affects and harms people and cities across the nation. Redlining was a government policy beginning in 1934 that designated specific areas of cities to receive financial support and excluded low-income areas and communities of color, targeting them for disinvestment and decline. This targeting reflected a long history of racism. These disfavored redlined neighborhoods were overwhelmingly populated by people of color. The resulting disinvestment exacerbated pre-existing socio-economic and racial disparities. While redlining as government policy was ultimately banned in 1968, the harmful impacts are clear to this day and many of the informal practices continue. Yet most Americans do not know what ‘redlining’ means, much less its powerful and persistent implications. This lack of understanding about redlining skews many Americans’ perceptions of various socioeconomic disparities past and present. As such, Divisible aims to build awareness of the historical context that precipitated redlining, and the ways redlining’s effects are still felt to this day in the lives of many. The screening will include a panel of film participants and issue experts for a Q&A with attendees. Register for free tickets here.
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“Divisible” film screening and discussion: Benson Theatre (Read More)
"Divisible" is a documentary feature film about the history and current impacts of redlining in the United States, focusing on the specific case of Omaha, Nebraska to show how this practice continually affects and harms people and cities across the nation. Redlining was a government policy beginning in 1934 that designated specific areas of cities to receive financial support and excluded low-income areas and communities of color, targeting them for disinvestment and decline. This targeting reflected a long history of racism. These disfavored redlined neighborhoods were overwhelmingly populated by people of color. The resulting disinvestment exacerbated pre-existing socio-economic and racial disparities. While redlining as government policy was ultimately banned in 1968, the harmful impacts are clear to this day and many of the informal practices continue. Yet most Americans do not know what ‘redlining’ means, much less its powerful and persistent implications. This lack of understanding about redlining skews many Americans’ perceptions of various socioeconomic disparities past and present. As such, Divisible aims to build awareness of the historical context that precipitated redlining, and the ways redlining’s effects are still felt to this day in the lives of many. Each screening will include a panel of film participants and issue experts for a Q&A with attendees.
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“Divisible” film screening and discussion: Benson Theatre (Read More)
"Divisible" is a documentary feature film about the history and current impacts of redlining in the United States, focusing on the specific case of Omaha, Nebraska to show how this practice continually affects and harms people and cities across the nation. Redlining was a government policy beginning in 1934 that designated specific areas of cities to receive financial support and excluded low-income areas and communities of color, targeting them for disinvestment and decline. This targeting reflected a long history of racism. These disfavored redlined neighborhoods were overwhelmingly populated by people of color. The resulting disinvestment exacerbated pre-existing socio-economic and racial disparities. While redlining as government policy was ultimately banned in 1968, the harmful impacts are clear to this day and many of the informal practices continue. Yet most Americans do not know what ‘redlining’ means, much less its powerful and persistent implications. This lack of understanding about redlining skews many Americans’ perceptions of various socioeconomic disparities past and present. As such, Divisible aims to build awareness of the historical context that precipitated redlining, and the ways redlining’s effects are still felt to this day in the lives of many. Each screening will include a panel of film participants and issue experts for a Q&A with attendees.
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Joslyn Castle Architecture on Tap speaker series (Read More)
Architecture on Tap is a happy hour history hang-out and low-key lecture series every Thursday in July that explores the historic communities that make Omaha unique. Space is limited. Registration is $10 per event, and attendees must be 21+. Click here for more information, or to register. July 6 - Bemis Park presented by Judy Alderman of the Bemis Park Neighborhood Association July 13 - Gibraltar in Council Bluffs, presented by Thomas Emmett, III, former executive director of the Historic General Dodge House and incoming director of Douglas County Historical Society July 20 - Historic South 24th Street, South Omaha, presented by Marcos Mora, executive director of Cinco de Mayo Omaha July 27 - Old Market presented by Nicholas Bonham Carter and Roger Durand, local historians.
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Joslyn Castle Architecture on Tap speaker series (Read More)
Architecture on Tap is a happy hour history hang-out and low-key lecture series every Thursday in July that explores the historic communities that make Omaha unique. Space is limited. Registration is $10 per event, and attendees must be 21+. Click here for more information, or to register. July 6 - Bemis Park presented by Judy Alderman of the Bemis Park Neighborhood Association July 13 - Gibraltar in Council Bluffs, presented by Thomas Emmett, III, former executive director of the Historic General Dodge House and incoming director of Douglas County Historical Society July 20 - Historic South 24th Street, South Omaha, presented by Marcos Mora, executive director of Cinco de Mayo Omaha July 27 - Old Market presented by Nicholas Bonham Carter and Roger Durand, local historians.
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Joslyn Castle Architecture on Tap speaker series (Read More)
Architecture on Tap is a happy hour history hang-out and low-key lecture series every Thursday in July that explores the historic communities that make Omaha unique. Space is limited. Registration is $10 per event, and attendees must be 21+. Click here for more information, or to register. July 6 - Bemis Park presented by Judy Alderman of the Bemis Park Neighborhood Association July 13 - Gibraltar in Council Bluffs, presented by Thomas Emmett, III, former executive director of the Historic General Dodge House and incoming director of Douglas County Historical Society July 20 - Historic South 24th Street, South Omaha, presented by Marcos Mora, executive director of Cinco de Mayo Omaha July 27 - Old Market presented by Nicholas Bonham Carter and Roger Durand, local historians.
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Joslyn Castle Architecture on Tap speaker series (Read More)
Architecture on Tap is a happy hour history hang-out and low-key lecture series every Thursday in July that explores the historic communities that make Omaha unique. Space is limited. Registration is $10 per event, and attendees must be 21+. Click here for more information, or to register. July 6 - Bemis Park presented by Judy Alderman of the Bemis Park Neighborhood Association July 13 - Gibraltar in Council Bluffs, presented by Thomas Emmett, III, former executive director of the Historic General Dodge House and incoming director of Douglas County Historical Society July 20 - Historic South 24th Street, South Omaha, presented by Marcos Mora, executive director of Cinco de Mayo Omaha July 27 - Old Market presented by Nicholas Bonham Carter and Roger Durand, local historians.
Enjoyed by viewers across the state for its feature-based, character-driven storytelling, “Nebraska Stories” covers art, science, history, sports, performance, nature and more. New episodes air Thursdays at 8 p.m., repeating at 9 p.m. Mondays on Nebraska Public Media and at 8:30 a.m. Fridays on World, and are also viewable online at https://nebraskastories.org/. Near downtown Lincoln, a timeless relic famous for clandestine meetings and romantic interludes keeps its secrets close. Named for outlaw Jesse James, Robber’s Cave and the myths surrounding it is a new story featured in the April 13 episode of the Nebraska Public Media series “Nebraska Stories.” Other segments in this episode include: “North Omaha Legacies” – Tour North Omaha with Preston Love, Jr., to see how the community is celebrating the past and embracing the future. “The Relic Hunter” – Bottles, guns and arrowheads are part an Ogallala man’s collection of items that travelers left along the Oregon Trail. “Lloyd McCarter & The Honky-Tonk Revival” – A local band plays the unmistakable sounds of old-time country music.
Enjoyed by viewers across the state for its feature-based, character-driven storytelling, “Nebraska Stories” covers art, science, history, sports, performance, nature and more. New episodes air Thursdays at 8 p.m., repeating at 9 p.m. Mondays on Nebraska Public Media and at 8:30 a.m. Fridays on World, and are also viewable online at https://nebraskastories.org/. Near downtown Lincoln, a timeless relic famous for clandestine meetings and romantic interludes keeps its secrets close. Named for outlaw Jesse James, Robber’s Cave and the myths surrounding it is a new story featured in the April 13 episode of the Nebraska Public Media series “Nebraska Stories.” Other segments in this episode include: “North Omaha Legacies” – Tour North Omaha with Preston Love, Jr., to see how the community is celebrating the past and embracing the future. “The Relic Hunter” – Bottles, guns and arrowheads are part an Ogallala man’s collection of items that travelers left along the Oregon Trail. “Lloyd McCarter & The Honky-Tonk Revival” – A local band plays the unmistakable sounds of old-time country music.
Enjoyed by viewers across the state for its feature-based, character-driven storytelling, “Nebraska Stories” covers art, science, history, sports, performance, nature and more. New episodes air Thursdays at 8 p.m., repeating at 9 p.m. Mondays on Nebraska Public Media and at 8:30 a.m. Fridays on World, and are also viewable online at https://nebraskastories.org/. Near downtown Lincoln, a timeless relic famous for clandestine meetings and romantic interludes keeps its secrets close. Named for outlaw Jesse James, Robber’s Cave and the myths surrounding it is a new story featured in the April 13 episode of the Nebraska Public Media series “Nebraska Stories.” Other segments in this episode include: “North Omaha Legacies” – Tour North Omaha with Preston Love, Jr., to see how the community is celebrating the past and embracing the future. “The Relic Hunter” – Bottles, guns and arrowheads are part an Ogallala man’s collection of items that travelers left along the Oregon Trail. “Lloyd McCarter & The Honky-Tonk Revival” – A local band plays the unmistakable sounds of old-time country music.
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DEIA Lunch and Learn with Michelle Troxclair (Read More)
Diversity, equity, inclusion and access are terms we’ve heard recently being used by companies and organizations as a way to fight against harm and appear to engage all people. But what do they actually mean and how do we trust that they’re more than just trendy buzzwords? How do they translate into hiring practices, doing more than just inviting diverse faces to the table but also embracing their ideas, culture and voices. How do these words acknowledge the neuro and ability divergent? How do we go beyond the buzzwords and embrace the discomfort that comes with real change? These are some of the many things we’ll be addressing in this two hour long lunch and learn featuring a panel of some of Omaha’s best thought leaders - Olajide Cooper, Nate Scott, Lacey Lamar, and Michael McGee - and led by Michelle Troxclair DEIA Specialist with the Benson Theatre. Event is free and includes lunch, but registration is required. For more information and the registration link, visit https://bensontheatre.org/.
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Anne Frank Traveling Exhibit Community Night (Read More)
The Institute for Holocaust Education is bringing the globe-traveling exhibit “Anne Frank – a history for today,” established by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, to Nebraska schools. The 30-panel traveling exhibit on the life and times of Anne Frank is coupled with a two-day peer training education program that helps a group of students to become “experts” in the content and teach it to their peers, thus enabling other students to learn new information by listening to someone their own age. The exhibit will be open to the community on Thursday, March 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Westside Middle School.
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Anne Frank Traveling Exhibit Community Night (Read More)
The Institute for Holocaust Education is bringing the globe-traveling exhibit “Anne Frank – a history for today,” established by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, to Nebraska schools. The 30-panel traveling exhibit on the life and times of Anne Frank is coupled with a two-day peer training education program that helps a group of students to become “experts” in the content and teach it to their peers, thus enabling other students to learn new information by listening to someone their own age. The exhibit will be open to the community on Monday, January 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Westside High School.
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Rhymes and Reason: Hip Hop Panel Discussion in partnership with Culxr House (Read More)
Join a panel discussion about hip hop and its impact in Omaha. The panel discussion is in partnership with Culxr House and will include music producer and the founder of Culxr House, Marcey Yates, rapper Conny Franko and rapper Tylynn Music with DJ Kethro as the moderator. This will also be available on the O-pa Facebook and YouTube channels.
