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Saturday, December 15, 2012

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Ongoing	Madeline's Christmas Madeline's Christmas Date: Nov 23 through Dec 16 Time: 8:00PM to 4:15PM Location: The Rose Theater 2001 Farnam Street , Omaha, NE November 23 - December 16 on Friday 7:00PM-8:15PM Saturday 2:00PM-3:15PM Sunday 2:00PM-3:15PM Everyone’s favorite schoolgirl in the bright yellow hat is back for some festive fun in France! It’s “the season of miracles” and Madeline just might need one! Don’t miss this Christmas charmer musical based on the beloved books. Nebraska Now: Mary Katherine Murphy, Paintings Nebraska Now: Mary Katherine Murphy, Paintings Date: Oct 13 through Jan 6 Time: 11:00AM to 6:00PM Location: Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Ave. , Kearney, NE Nebraska Now: Mary Katherine Murphy, Paintings October 13, 2012 – January 6, 2013 A painter’s painter, Mary Murphy is well known for her controlled yet gestural strokes and purposefully expressive use of color. Always beautiful, Murphy’s paintings are rooted in the love of applying paint to canvas. This exhibition also introduces Murphy’s experimental three-dimensional works. Holiday Poinsettia Show Holiday Poinsettia Show Date: Nov 23 through Jan 6 Time: 10:00AM to 6:00PM Location: Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street , Omaha, NE November 23, 2012-January 6, 2013 Be amazed by this spectacular floral display featuring a 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree, model trains and other nostalgic decorations. Book Illustrator: Paul Goble Book Illustrator: Paul Goble Date: Oct 12 through Jan 13 Time: 11:00AM to 6:00PM Location: Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Ave. , Kearney, NE October 12, 2012 - January 13, 2013 on Tuesday 11:00AM-5:00PM Wednesday 11:00AM-5:00PM Thursday 11:00AM-5:00PM Friday 11:00AM-5:00PM Saturday 11:00AM-5:00PM Sunday 1:00PM-5:00PM Paul Goble’s life-long fascination with Native Americans of the Plains has been his inspiration for 30 published children’s books. This award-winning author and illustrator is featured in the Museum of Nebraska Art’s Postmaster Gallery with the original illustrations from Adopted by the Eagles, on loan from the South Dakota Art Museum. Christmas at Union Station Christmas at Union Station Date: Nov 23 through Dec 31 Time: 11:00AM to 6:00PM Location: The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street , Omaha, NE Christmas at Union Station \| Nov. 23-Dec. 31, 2012 This popular holiday celebration began in the 1930s when Union Pacific would decorate and display large evergreens from the Pacific Northwest for Union Station travelers to enjoy. Today, this cherished tradition continues with the region’s largest indoor Christmas tree and an exceptional line-up of family friendly events. The annual celebration begins with the Tree Lighting Ceremony, held the day after Thanksgiving. Christmas at Union Station continues throughout December and into the first... The American Soldier The American Soldier Date: Sep 22 through Jan 6 Time: 10:00AM to 6:00PM Location: The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street , Omaha , NE The American Soldier \| Sept. 22, 2012-Jan. 6, 2013 Curated and produced by Cyma Rubin, The American Soldier: From the Civil War to the War in Iraq is a dramatic exhibition of photographs that captures the essence of American soldiering over the past 150 years. The 116 photographs in this exhibition cover America at war through the Civil War, Spanish American War, Boxer Rebellion, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan, and to the streets of Baghdad. The exhibition’s purpose is both commemorative and educational,... The Art of Living The Art of Living Date: Oct 5 through Jan 27 Time: 11:00PM to 6:00PM Location: Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Ave. , Kearney , NE October 5, 2012 - January 27, 2013 on Tuesday 11:00AM-5:00PM Wednesday 11:00AM-5:00PM Thursday 11:00AM-5:00PM Friday 11:00AM-5:00PM Saturday 11:00AM-5:00PM Sunday 1:00PM-5:00PM From hand-crafted artworks to those designed and then mass produced, The Art of Living examines the objects that inhabit our homes and adorn our bodies. A rug, book, vase, table, lamp, necklace, or garment – each work has a foundation in the practical, yet are objects created with an aesthetic intent. Featuring works created over the last 100 years, the... MONA's 19th Century Artworks MONA's 19th Century Artworks Date: Aug 14 through Mar 31 Time: 11:00AM to 6:00PM Location: Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Avenue , Kearney, NE MONA’s 19th Century Artworks August 14, 2012 – March 31, 2013. The foundational artworks of MONA’s permanent collection are the paintings, drawings, prints, and artifacts created in the 19th century that tell the story of westward expansion and the quickly changing territorial and cultural tides. Works included in this era were created by Artist-Explorers – the individuals who traveled and documented the new frontier, and the Plains Indians – the original inhabitants of the land. Perfecting the Past: Colonial Revival Quilts Perfecting the Past: Colonial Revival Quilts Date: Dec 7 through Sep 1 Time: 11:00AM to 4:00PM Location: International Quilt Study Center & Museum 1523 N. 33rd St. , Lincoln, NE Beginning around the United States Centennial in 1876, Americans embraced a vision of the nation's colonial period as a simple and noble time from which they could draw strength in an increasingly modern industrial world. Quilts became symbols of this real and sometimes mythical American past. By making new quilts inspired by those their foremothers supposedly had made, women felt that they were participating not only in tradition, but in history itself. "Perfecting the Past" presents the inspirations for Colonial Revival style quilts and... Exhibition: Indigo Gives America the Blues Exhibition: Indigo Gives America the Blues Date: Sep 7 through Jun 2 Time: 10:00AM to 4:00PM Location: International Quilt Study Center & Museum 1523 N. 33rd St. , Lincoln, NE Public tours are FREE with Admission. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (10AM-4PM), Sunday (1-4PM), Monday (Closed) Art: It's ELEMENTARY Art: It's ELEMENTARY Date: Aug 7 through Apr 28 Time: 11:00AM to 5:00PM Location: Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Avenue , Kearney, NE Art: It’s ELEMENTARY! August 7, 2012 – April 28, 2013. Color, line, shape, form, space, value, and texture. Art: It’ s ELEMENTARY! walks viewers through the elements of art using works from the Museum of Nebraska Art collection to show how these basic visual tools are used to build and view a work of art. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (11AM-5PM), Sunday (1-5pm), Monday (Closed) It's a Wonderful Life It's a Wonderful Life Date: Dec 13 through Dec 22 Time: 8:00PM to 10:00PM Location: Haymarket Theatre 803 Q Street , Lincoln, NE Join us for our Nebraska Youth Theatre's presentation of Frank Capra's classic film, It's A Wonderful Life. Haymarket Theatre, 803 Q Street, $8 & $10. Thursday-Saturday, 7pm showtimes, 2pm on Saturdays.
Before 12pm	The Gala Christmas Show by Eric Michael Gillett The Gala Christmas Show by Eric Michael Gillett Date: Dec 14 through Dec 15 Time: 8:30PM to 10:30PM Location: Brownville Concert Hall 160 Atlantic , Brownville , NE December 14-15, 7:30-9:30PM After the wonderful reception of the 2011 Gala we asked Master Showman Eric Michael Gillett to produce an entirely new show for 2012 with La Tanya Hall, Marieann Meringolo, Scott Tucker, and Jeff Cubeta, pianist.
12pm	Holiday Art Bazaar at the OM Center in the Old Market Holiday Art Bazaar at the OM Center in the Old Market Date: Dec 15 through Dec 15 Time: 1:00PM to 7:00PM Location: OM Center - in the Old Market 1216 Howard Street , Omaha, NE Omaha Artists: Sandy Aquila, Jackie Brower Bowyer, Kathleen & Jason Coy, Clay Cunningham, William Holland, Kate Jobe, Paul Koch, Don McKenna, Sue Moon, Kathy Triplett, Roxanne Wach • 1,008 Gift Ideas, including with Himylayan Art & Handicrafts from Tibet, Nepal and Burma Art brought back by Mic Novak • Live Music with Dan Livingston • Gift Certificates Available from OM Holistic Practitioners
7pm	Let Heaven and Nature Sing! Let Heaven and Nature Sing! Date: Dec 15 through Dec 15 Time: 8:00PM to 11:00PM Location: First Plymouth Congregational Church 2000 D St. , Lincoln, NE Join us for an Abendmusik Christmas spectacular with the Abendmusik Chorus, Plymouth Brass and Plymouth ringers. Due to the standing-room-only crowds the last two years, there will be two performances of this year's Christmas concert. Join us as we repeat the sounding joy of the holiday season and proclaim the wonders of God's love!
7pm	The Complete Works of Christmas (Abridged) The Complete Works of Christmas (Abridged) Date: Dec 6 through Dec 6 Repeats: WEEKLY, 6 times Time: 8:30PM to 8:30PM Location: McDonald Theatre at Nebraska Wesleyan University 51st Street and Huntington Avenue , Lincoln, NE This collection of Christmas musical numbers, stories and skits will get you in the holiday spirit. (10 p.m. performances are for mature audiences) Adults: $10.00, Seniors $7.50, Students $5.00
10pm	The Complete Works of Christmas (Abridged) The Complete Works of Christmas (Abridged) Date: Dec 7 through Dec 7 Repeats: WEEKLY, 4 times Time: 11:00PM to 11:00PM Location: McDonald Theatre at Nebraska Wesleyan University 51st Street and Huntington Avenue , Lincoln, NE This collection of Christmas musical numbers, stories and skits will get you in the holiday spirit. (10 p.m. performances are for mature audiences) Adults $10.00, Seniors $7.50, Students $5.00

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