2006 Events and Meetings

Florence is proud of its events. From May to New Years, we have our major events and the Florentine Players have events throughout the year. Read more details on each one. Several events are yearly neighborhood traditions. "Florence Days" is celebrated the third (or fourth) weekend of May. The holiday season is celebrated with Christmas Tree Lighting in Florence Park by the Florence Historical Foundation, along with the annual Gingerbread display at the Mormon Trail Center from early December until Christmas Eve. Florence organization meeting dates are shown on the organizations page. See left side for events for today, tomorrow, and the upcoming weekend.

2006 Events in Historic Florence:*

February 17th, 2006 (Friday) (3rd Friday of each month):

Punch and Cookies for new U.S. citizens.
U.S. Federal Building, 4th Floor.
16th Street ().
From: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

February 19th-20, 2006 (Sunday-Monday):

Florentine Players audition for May Melodrama,
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Information 402-880-9402
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()

March 3rd-4th, 2006 (Friday-Saturday):

Florentine Players Meatball Series,
"Circus of the Dead" (takes place at a retirement home for circus people)
Ticket Prices: $15.
For Reservations Call: 904-502-2444
Dinner: 6:30 P.M. - Show: 6:30 P.M.
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
Dinner is: Italian Dressing on a Salad, Spaghetti with Meatsauce & Sour Cream Chocolate Cake for your Dessert (Meatless Spaghetti available on Friday for you Lenten observers).

March 11th, 2006 (Saturday):

Boy Scout Railroad Fest.
Earn your Boy Scout Railroad Merit Badge in one day.
Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Florence First two hours are at the Florence Depot, 9126 North 30th Street ().
At 2 P.M. the event moves to the Mormon Trail Center 3215 State Street, ()
From: 12 P.M. to 4 P.M.

April 9th, 2006 (Palm Sunday):
- St Philip Neri Annual Roast Beef Dinner
- Location: St Philip Neri Parish at 8200 N 30th St (In Omaha's Historic Florence Area)
- Event Start Time: 11:30 am
- Event End Time: 6 pm
- Event Cost: Adult $7; Kids (6-12) $3.50; Under 5 Free
- Contact Phone: Tim Kiuntke / 402-571-8600 Invites you to their Annual Roast Beef Dinner on Palm Sunday, April 9th from 11:30 - 6 P.M., downstairs in the Parish Center. Featuring tender sliced roast beef with all the fixings, and delicious homemade salads & desserts. Takeouts available too!
  Adults, $7; Kids 6-12, $3.50; Under 5, Free
  Elevator also available for handicap access.
  Located at St Philip Neri Parish, 8200 N 30th St ()

May 4-9th, 2006 (Thursday-Tuesday):
- Connor Meigs: "Retrospecitive Dialogue",
  Time: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M..
  Located at Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street ()
  Information 402-551-1233

May 12-13th, 2006 (Friday-Saturday) (and 19-21 (Friday-Sunday)):
- Florentine Players Melodrama,
  "Is that the hat that robbed you?"
  Written by: Chris Carter and Kelly Adams
  Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8, available by mail, or in person after April 19th at Bakers, No-Frills, and Florence Drugtown.
  Curtain at 7:30 P.M. Fri-Sat & 2:00 P.M. Sunday Matinee
  Doors open 1 hour before curtain.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
  Information 402-880-9402
  Auditions for this show: February 19 & 20 - 7:00 P.M.

May 19-21st, 2006 (Friday-Sunday) Third weekend of May:
- Florence Days - Details
  - May 20: Florence Days Parade, 1-3 P.M. from Miller Park to McKinley Street.
  - Children's carnival in Mormon Park ()
  - Music in the park - Shadow Ridge (at 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.) (Mormon Park). ()
  - Beer garden on the Keirle House lawn - Noon to 10 P.M., 3017 Mormon Street ()
  - Vintage Car Show following the parade at Florence Home, 7915 N. 30th Street ().
  - Open house, free blood pressure check, free computer sessions, and a bake sale from 9 A.M. to Noon, at the Florence Home, 7915 N. 30th Street ().
- May 19-21th, 2006 (Friday-Sunday):
  - Florentine Players Melodrama,
    "Is that the hat that robbed you?"
    Written by: Chris Carter and Kelly Adams
    Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8, available by mail, or in person after April 19th at Bakers, No-Frills, and Florence Drugtown.
    Curtain at 7:30 P.M. Fri-Sat & 2:00 P.M. Sunday Matinee
    Doors open 1 hour before curtain.
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
    Information 402-880-9402
  - Auditions for this show: February 19 & 20 - 7:00 P.M.
- May 20th, 2006 (Saturday):
  - Florence Days Parade, 1-3 P.M. from Miller Park to McKinley Street.
    There are several new entries in this very special year's parade. See Details | See pictures from the 2005 parade.
- May 20-21st (Saturday-Sunday): Florence Mill Open House & sneak preview of upcoming Art Show Florence Mill Open House & sneak preview of upcoming Art Show
  9102 North 30th Street ().
  Open 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on May 15th only.

June 1st-August 31st, 2006:
- Connor Meigs Memorial Gallery Florence Mill
  "Art by Connor Meigs" (and the Meigs family)
  Location: Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street ().

June 26th, 2006 (Monday):
- North Omaha Commercial Club Annual Picnic. (See mixed details)
  Location: at North Omaha Airport (North 72nd and Highway 36) ().
  Time: 5:30 P.M.

July 28th (Friday):
- Florenteenies - 2006 July Show.
  Information 402-880-9402
  Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M., Show starts at 7:00 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()

August 25-26th (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players - 2006 August Murder Mystery - "Next of Kin". (Details)
  A Hawaiian themed Luau
  Don't forget to dress for the Costume Contest! (Hint: The Audience is part of the melodrama).
  Prizes will be Awarded to the Best of the Best Costume!
  Catering by - Justin Thyme of Ralston
  Ticket Prices: $15 (Reservations required).
  Information 402-502-2444
  Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M., Show starts at 6:30 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()

September 9th (Saturday after Labor Day):
- Florentine Players Garage Sale (At this time Garage Sale is tentative due to remodeling in the firebarn).
  Accepting donations after July 1 (Call Char: 402-551-5594)
  Information: 402-880-9402
  Time: 9-5 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()

September 16th (Saturday):
- St. Phillip Neri Annual Parish Festival. Details
  Time: Noon-11 P.M.
  Location of event: 8200 N 30th St.
  Cost: Free
  Contact Phone: Rectory Office: 402-455-1289 Tim Kiuntke/Publicity Chair: 402-571-8600.
  Located at 8201 North 30th Street (30th Mormon Street) ()

October 7th (Saturday) and 8th (Sunday):
- North Omaha Pottery Tour at the Florence Mill.
  Time: 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
  Located at Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street ()
  Information 402-551-1233
October 7th (Saturday):
- Florentine Players - 2006 Craft Show.
  Information 402-880-9402
  Time: Doors open at 11:00 P.M., Show starts at 12:00 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()

October 20th-21st (Friday-Saturday) (ATTENTION: Friday is Sold Out!!!):
- Florentine Players - 2006 October Murder Mystery
  (Terror Murder Mystery name: The Curse of the Full Moon Hotel).
  Dress for the occasion! (Hint: The Audience is part of the melodrama).
  Catering by: Attitude on Food
  Dinner is: Lettuce Salad, Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravey (Get it, Tee Hee) & Pumpkin Pie for Dessert!
  Ticket Prices: $15 (Reservations required).
  Information and Tickets: 402-502-2444
  Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M., Show starts at 6:30 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()

December 2nd-24th:
- Mormon Trail Center Gingerbread House Display
  3215 State Street, ()
  Open 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. 402-453-9372.
  Gingerbread House Display is open to the public. See Mormon Trail Center page for more details about the Morman Trail Center.

December 3rd:
- Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Florence
  Location: Mormon Park, 30th and State Street ()

December 9th, 2006 (Saturday):
- Christmas with Santa (Details)
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
  Open 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. 402-880-9402.

December 16th, 2006 (Saturday):
- Caroling Party (Details)
  Starts at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
  From 5:30 P.M. to 11 P.M. 402-880-9402.
  Bring drink, appetizer, and soup to share.
  We visit shut-ins to sing. See Details for full itenerary
2005 Events in Florence
2007 Events in Florence

We rest and prepare for another year from January to early May.