Around Omaha
Bemis Center for the Contemporary Arts
724 South 12th Street (Old Market)
Gallery Hours 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday
www.bemiscenter.org
341-7130
First Thursday Art Talk for May
May 1 at 7 p.m.
Nic Nicosia: Drawing
Through May 17
Cuthbert & Solzberg, Archivists and Researchers
Research & Notations: Investigations in Source Energies
Through May 17
Therman Statom: Nascita
Through August 16
Boys Town
137th & W. Dodge Road
498-1140
Durham Western Heritage Museum
801 South 10th Street (Old Market)
444-5071
Featuring The Buffett Grocery Store — a permanent display showcasing the family-owned grocery business that prided itself on a high level of customer service. The exhibit showcases architectural features found on the original store at 50th & Underwood.
Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas-On-the-Mall
www.omahaperformingarts.org
345-0202 — Main phone
345-0606 — To purchase tickets
Hot Shops Art Center
1301 Nicholas Street (6 blocks NW of the Qwest Center)
www.HotShopsArtCenter.com
342-6452
Open House
May 3, Noon – 8 p.m.
May 4, Noon – 5 p.m.
Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Artist demonstrations, live music and refreshments. Over 80 artists invite you to explore this 92,000-square-foot art center. Come visit their studios and view their artwork. Four “hot shops” feature glass blowing, blacksmithing, bronze casting and pottery, as well as over 50 individual studios and three art galleries.
Images of Nature Gallery
1115 Harney Street (Old Market)
Open Daily
341-8460
Featuring award-winning limited edition photography of world-renowned nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen.
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge Street
Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Noon – 4 p.m.
Elegance of the Qing Court: Reflections of a Dynasty Through Its Art
Through June 8
The Qing (pronounced Ching) dynasty in China began in 1664 and endured for more than 250 years until 1991. This exhibition spans the entire Qing dynasty, presenting over 200 porcelain, metal, lacquer, textile, ivory and jade objects.
KANEKO
1111 Jones Street
www.thekaneko.org
341-3800
KANEKO is dedicated to exploring the creative process – how a new idea is born in the arts, sciences and philosophy. Visitors are invited to explore the Bow Truss facility, as well as view artwork by internationally renowned artist Jun Kaneko. Staff-guided tours available – please call for an appointment.
Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha’s Botanical Center
100 Bancroft Street (located NE of the Henry Doorly Zoo)
Open 7 days a week
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.lauritzengardens.org
346-4002
Escape to a hidden sanctuary at this 100-acre living plant museum. Lauritzen Gardens features many tranquil outdoor garden areas, Kenefick Park, a café, tram tours and a botanically inspired gift shop.
Omaha Clayworks
1114 Jones Street, Studio C
www.omahaclayworks.com
346-0560
“First Friday” Gallery Opening Spring Event / Open House
May 2, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
May 3, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
May 4, Noon – 5 p.m.
Live clay demonstrations, working artists’ studios and a gallery featuring the finest works from local potters, including unique pieces fired in one of the largest wood burning kilns in the Midwest and exquisitely fired Raku vases by studio founder, Tom Harnack. Food, wine and refreshments will be served throughout the weekend.
Omaha Community Playhouse
6915 Cass Street
www.omahaplayhouse.org
553-0800
Shakespeare in Hollywood
Through May 4 (a Mainstage Series Production)
The Crucible
May 2 – June 1 (in the Howard Drew Theater)
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
3701 South 10th Street
733-8400
The Rose – Performing Arts for Children and Families
2001 Farnam Street
www.rosetheater.org
345-4849
Horrible Harry
May 2 – 18
Fridays, 7 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m.
Watie White Studio
1904 South 13th Street
www.so-apparently.blogspot.com
773-960-0267
Paintings and linocuts by nationally recognized artist Watie White will be on display in his working studio. Enjoy refreshments and art talk at this jewel of the local art scene.
