IT’S FRIDAY. WE WANTO T WELCOME YOU TO THE WEEKEND. JASMINE. GOOD WITH BUSY. HOWARD JNSOI US SOME GREAT IDEAS. HELLO, LET’S START WITHHE T JOSLYN ART MUSEUM. WHAT’S GOING ON OVER THERE? YEAH, THEY’VE GOT THE AMERICAN ART DECO DESIGNING FOR THE PEOPLE. IT’S A TRAVELING EXPEDITION EXPEDITION FEATURING MULTIDIAME WORKS OF ART. IT’S INSPIRED BY THE ART DECO STYLE THAT GREWN I BETENWE THE WORLD WARS. IT EXPLORES TWO DECADES OF HISTORY. WHEN PEOPLE WERE GOING THRGHOU POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC AND ARTISTIC TRANSFER, THERE ARE TEN THEMES IN THE EXHIBIT AND THEY INCLUDE LIKE ART AND DESIGN AND JAZZ AGE CULTURE OF CNGHAE, BUT BE SURE. YOU STOP BY THE MUSEUM GIFT SHOP ON YOUR WAY OUTOR F SOMERT A DECO, TREASURES TO COMMEMORATE YOUR VISIT, OKAY? THEN OVER AND FINDUT O FOREST OR DOING A UNIQUE BYAB SHOWER. YES, IT’S A RAPTOR BABY SHOWER BECAUSE IT’S BABY SEASON FOR THE RAPTORS. THEY’RE GOING TO BE PLAYING FUN, RAPTOR GAMES. YOU CAN SEE SOME RAPTORS CLOSED AND NO SHOWER IS COMPLEET WITHOUT TREATS. THE EVENT WILL ALSO EDUCATE GUESTS ABOUT YNGOU RAPTORS IN THE CHALLENGES. THEY FACE ON THEIR WAY TO BECOMING ADULTS. INLL A AGES ARE WELCOME. OKAY. AND IT’S A GREAT WEEKEND FOR SOME FREE MUSIC. YEAH, WE WANTED TO GIVE YOU SOME IDEASO S YOUAN C GRAB DINNER BEFOREHAND, THEN BRING YOUR BLANKETS AND CHAIRS FOR THESE FREE LIVE MUSIC EVENTS. YOU GOT THE ZYDECO FESTIVAL AT MIDTOWN CROSSING LOCAL BANDS, AND ZYDECO MUSIC. IT’S BESLUY AT ITS ROOTS BUT IT’S GOT LIKE CREOLE INFENCELU WITH R&B SOUL, REGGAE ROCK ELEMENTS, PETS ARE WELMECO AND THERE’S FREE PARKING ROCKBROOK VILLAGE. THEY HAVE FRIYDA NIGHT, CONCERTS FEATURING, LOCAL, AND IT’S EVERY FRIDAY THROUGH AUGUST. IT’S A MIX OF ROCK, JAZZOP P LATIN. AND THEN LASTLY YOU’VE GOT EGGS, ARBONNE VILLAGE, THEY’RE HOSTING SATURDAYS AT STINSON PARK. IT’S LIVE MUSIC, SNACKS, FE,AC PAINTING AND BALLOON ANIMALS. SO WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED? SOUNDS GREAT. THERE’A S WHOLE HOST OF OTHER THIN AGSRE GOING ON. IF WE HAVE MORE FOR YOU POSTED AT KETV.MCO JASMINE, AS ALWAYS. THANKS SO MUCH
Welcome to the Weekend: June 25th, 2021
Updated: 7:15 AM CDT Jun 25, 2021
Omaha, Neb – Welcome to the Weekend – June 25-27American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918-1939 Joslyn Art Museum – 2200 Dodge St.Friday, June 25/Saturday, June 26 & Sunday, June 27 – 10am-4pm$10 Ticketed Exhibition/$5 College Students/Free for Members & Youth Ages 17 and UnderTraveling expedition featuring multi-media works of art Based on the Art Deco style that flourished in the U.S. between the World WarsExplores two decades in history when people were going through a political, economic, social, and artistic transformation and revolutionReflects both the glamour and optimism of the ’20s and the devastation and escapism of the ‘30sExhibition features: 140+ objects on display, including glass, sculptures, paintings, ceramics, textiles and photographs10 thematic sections, including “Art & Design,” “Jazz Age–Culture of Change,” and “Art & Design”It’s fitting that Joslyn hosts such an exhibition on Art Deco style, as the Joslyn is itself one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the nationStop by the Museum Gift Shop on your way out for some Art Deco treasures to commemorate your visitExhibition on display through September 5, 2021NOW reopened at Joslyn Art Museum: Art Works1,500 square foot interactive space full of fun ways to experience visual artsFeatures nine hands-on activity stations, all with connections to art that you may encounter in Joslyn’s art galleriesTry stop-motion animation, techno painting, drawing a portrait, and moreMasks are required for everyone ages 5+; limited capacity permittedRaptor Baby ShowerFontenelle Forest – 1111 Bellevue Blvd. in BellevueSaturday, June 26 – 1-2:30pm$20 Non-Members/$10 MembersIt’s baby season for raptors!First annual event, highlights:Play fun raptor gamesSee some of the Forest’s educational raptors up-closeEnjoy some treatsLearn about young raptors and the challenges they face on their way to becoming an adult raptorThis is an indoor programMasks are required when inside the buildingAll ages are welcome Did you know Fontenelle Forest is home to a program focused on the conservation of birds of prey, such as eagles, falcons, hawks, owls and vultures?Many of these birds are located in Fontenelle Forest’s own Raptor Woodland RefugeHoused 30 ft. above the forest floor, open 10am-5pm dailyFree live music this weekendGrab dinner beforehand then bring your blankets and chairs for live music afterwardsZydeco Festival Midtown Crossing – Farnam PatioSaturday, June 26 – 4-7pm Local favorite Prairie Gators will offer a lively Zydeco music pop-up performanceFeaturing zydeco music, bluesy at its roots with a Creole influence, with R&B, soul, reggae and rock elementsMore info: Pets are welcomeFace masks are strongly encouragedFree garage parking first 3 hours with validationFriday Night Concert SeriesRockbrook Village – 2800 S. 110th Ct.Friday, June 25 – 7-8pm Local musicians entertain families every Friday night through AugustEnjoy a mix of rock, jazz, pop, Latin, etc.Saturdays at Stinson Concert SeriesAksarben Village – 2285 S. 67th St.Saturday, June 26 – 7-10pmEnjoy local talent along with food and drink vendorsFace painting and balloon artists will be available for the kidsThis Weekend:Friday, June 25 – Vacation in the Village @ Aksarben VillageFriday, June 25 – Bring Back the Music @ Midtown CrossingSaturday, June 26 – Holland Center Outdoors: Caribbean Night @ Holland Performing Arts CenterSaturday, June 26 – Omaha Farmers Market @ Old Market Entertainment DistrictSaturday, June 26 – Public Sightseeing Cruise @ River City StarSaturday, June 26 – Farmers Market @ Village PointeSunday, June 27 – Omaha Farmers Market @ Baxter ArenaSunday, June 27 – Public Tours @ Joslyn CastleSunday, June 27 – Midwest Collectible Toy Show @ Omaha Firefighters Union, Local 385Ongoing Events/Productions:Through June 29/30 – NCAA Men’s College World Series @ TD Ameritrade ParkThrough Aug 14, 2021 – Salvador Dali’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Exhibit @ El Museo LatinoThrough Sept 5, 2021 – American Art Deco, Designing for the People, 1918-1939 @ Joslyn Art MuseumThrough Sept 5, 2021 – Fairytale Land @ Omaha Children’s MuseumThrough Sept 12, 2021 – James Cameron – Challenging the Deep @ The Durham MuseumThrough Jan 30, 2022 – Beyond the Vote @ The Durham Museum
Omaha, Neb –
Welcome to the Weekend – June 25-27
- American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918-1939
Joslyn Art Museum – 2200 Dodge St.
Friday, June 25/Saturday, June 26 & Sunday, June 27 – 10am-4pm
$10 Ticketed Exhibition/$5 College Students/Free for Members & Youth Ages 17 and Under
- Traveling expedition featuring multi-media works of art
- Based on the Art Deco style that flourished in the U.S. between the World Wars
- Explores two decades in history when people were going through a political, economic, social, and artistic transformation and revolution
- Reflects both the glamour and optimism of the ’20s and the devastation and escapism of the ‘30s
- Exhibition features:
- 140+ objects on display, including glass, sculptures, paintings, ceramics, textiles and photographs
- 10 thematic sections, including “Art & Design,” “Jazz Age–Culture of Change,” and “Art & Design”
- It’s fitting that Joslyn hosts such an exhibition on Art Deco style, as the Joslyn is itself one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the nation
- Stop by the Museum Gift Shop on your way out for some Art Deco treasures to commemorate your visit
- Exhibition on display through September 5, 2021
NOW reopened at Joslyn Art Museum: Art Works
- 1,500 square foot interactive space full of fun ways to experience visual arts
- Features nine hands-on activity stations, all with connections to art that you may encounter in Joslyn’s art galleries
- Try stop-motion animation, techno painting, drawing a portrait, and more
- Masks are required for everyone ages 5+; limited capacity permitted
Fontenelle Forest – 1111 Bellevue Blvd. in Bellevue
Saturday, June 26 – 1-2:30pm
$20 Non-Members/$10 Members
- It’s baby season for raptors!
- First annual event, highlights:
- Play fun raptor games
- See some of the Forest’s educational raptors up-close
- Enjoy some treats
- Learn about young raptors and the challenges they face on their way to becoming an adult raptor
- This is an indoor program
- Masks are required when inside the building
- All ages are welcome
- Did you know Fontenelle Forest is home to a program focused on the conservation of birds of prey, such as eagles, falcons, hawks, owls and vultures?
- Many of these birds are located in Fontenelle Forest’s own Raptor Woodland Refuge
- Housed 30 ft. above the forest floor, open 10am-5pm daily
Free live music this weekend
Grab dinner beforehand then bring your blankets and chairs for live music afterwards
Midtown Crossing – Farnam Patio
Saturday, June 26 – 4-7pm
- Local favorite Prairie Gators will offer a lively Zydeco music pop-up performance
- Featuring zydeco music, bluesy at its roots with a Creole influence, with R&B, soul, reggae and rock elements
- More info:
- Pets are welcome
- Face masks are strongly encouraged
- Free garage parking first 3 hours with validation
- Friday Night Concert Series
Rockbrook Village – 2800 S. 110th Ct.
Friday, June 25 – 7-8pm
- Local musicians entertain families every Friday night through August
- Enjoy a mix of rock, jazz, pop, Latin, etc.
- Saturdays at Stinson Concert Series
Aksarben Village – 2285 S. 67th St.
Saturday, June 26 – 7-10pm
- Enjoy local talent along with food and drink vendors
- Face painting and balloon artists will be available for the kids
This Weekend:
- Friday, June 25 – Vacation in the Village @ Aksarben Village
- Friday, June 25 – Bring Back the Music @ Midtown Crossing
- Saturday, June 26 – Holland Center Outdoors: Caribbean Night @ Holland Performing Arts Center
- Saturday, June 26 – Omaha Farmers Market @ Old Market Entertainment District
- Saturday, June 26 – Public Sightseeing Cruise @ River City Star
- Saturday, June 26 – Farmers Market @ Village Pointe
- Sunday, June 27 – Omaha Farmers Market @ Baxter Arena
- Sunday, June 27 – Public Tours @ Joslyn Castle
- Sunday, June 27 – Midwest Collectible Toy Show @ Omaha Firefighters Union, Local 385
Ongoing Events/Productions:
- Through June 29/30 – NCAA Men’s College World Series @ TD Ameritrade Park
- Through Aug 14, 2021 – Salvador Dali’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Exhibit @ El Museo Latino
- Through Sept 5, 2021 – American Art Deco, Designing for the People, 1918-1939 @ Joslyn Art Museum
- Through Sept 5, 2021 – Fairytale Land @ Omaha Children’s Museum
- Through Sept 12, 2021 – James Cameron – Challenging the Deep @ The Durham Museum
- Through Jan 30, 2022 – Beyond the Vote @ The Durham Museum