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2008 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 in 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.

Some events are recurring events. Some dates shown are based on past year information. Some details for later in the year events may change. Check with any contacts for confirmation. Florence Futures Foundation makes an effort to provide accurate information, however, we do not guarantee the accuracy of any event details.

2008 Events in Historic Florence:*

(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 8th-9th, 2008 (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players Meatball Series,
  "A Night at the Improv"
  Written by: Shannelle Kowal and JD Stroebel
  Directd by: Derek Kowal
  Ticket Prices: $15.
  For Reservations Call: 402-502-2444
  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 Mint Chocolate Cake for Dessert (Meatless Spaghetti available on Friday for you Lenten observers).
  May the Luck of the Irish be with You!
February 24th-25th, 2008 (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 8th, 2008 (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.
March 15-16th, 2008 (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players Melodrama,
  "Bordello of the Damned’" - ~ A murder mystery whose suspects include a “madam”, her “ladies of the night”, the stagecoach driver, former River Dance addict, a host of Irish characters…and YOU! ~
  As always we encourage people to come dressed as your favorite “Irish Personality”
  Directed by: Carol Hodges
  Ticket Prices: $15 with meal, $10 show without meal;
  Dinner is catered by the Florentine Players
  Homemade Soup Dinner
  May the Luck of the Irish be with You!
  Doors open at 6:00 P.M.
  Dinner begins at 6:30 P.M.
  Show begins at 7:00 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
  Information 402-5002-2444
March 16th, 2008 (Palm Sunday):
- St. Philip Neri Church 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 P.M.
- Event Cost: Adult $7.50; Kids (6-12) $4.00; Under 5 Free
- Contact Phone: Tim Kiuntke / 402-571-8600
  Invites you to their Annual Roast Beef Dinner on Palm Sunday, April 1st 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!
  Elevator also available for handicap access.
  Located at St Philip Neri Parish, 8200 N 30th St ()
May 3, 2008 (Saturday):
- The Fabulous ROGUES,
  "TWIST - LIMBO - HULA HOOP CONTESTS"
  Ticket Prices: Couples: $5, Individuals: $3.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
  Brought to you by the Florence Historical Foundation
  Information 402-453-4280
May 1-31st, 2008:
- Florence Mill's ArtLoft:,
  Time: 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Tuesday-Sunday.
  Located at Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street ()
  Open 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on May 10th only.
  Reception for the Artist, May 17, 2008 from 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
  Information: 402-551-1233
May 9-10th, 2008 (Friday-Saturday) (and 16-18 (Friday-Sunday)):
- Florentine Players Melodrama,
  "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone’" or "Florence, It's Raining Men’"
  Written by: Shannelle Kowal and JD Stroebel
  Directd by: Derek Kowal
  Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8, available by mail, or in person after April 18th at Florence (Hy-Vee) Drug Town Pharmacy ().
  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 17 & 18 (Sunday-Monday) - 7:00 P.M.
May 10th, 2008 (Saturday) Second weekend of May:
- Florence Days - Details
  - Music in the park - Shadow Ridge (at 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.) (Mormon Park). ()
  - 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 10th, 2008 (Saturday):
  - May 10: 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 2007 parade.
May 17th, 2008 (Saturday):
- Florence Mill Open House & sneak preview of Summer Art Show
  9102 North 30th Street ().
June 23rd, 2008 (Monday):
- North Omaha Commercial Club Annual Picnic. (See details)
  Location: at North Omaha Airport (North 72nd and Highway 36) ().
  Time: 5:30 P.M.
July 18th & 19th (Thursday-Friday):
- Florentine Players - 2008 July "Florence Follies" Show. - Salute to Reality TV
  Florenteenies will be involved in this show too.
  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 & September:
- Sariah Ha, 2008 Recipient of the Connor Meigs Award *
- On display through October 5, 2008 at the Florence Mill ArtLoft is "Configurations": Paintings by Sariah Ha, from Diamond Bar California. Sariah is a recent graduate of California State University at Fullerton. This is her first solo exhibit. She was selected from a pool of national applications as the 2008 recipient of the Connor Meigs Award, given in memory of my late son. The opening reception for the artist was Sunday, August 3. Sariah's work is figurative and loosely drawn in the tradition of Egon Schiele, but with an Asian flair.
- Details (1 page)
- August 3 Opening Reception, 1:30-4:30 P.M.
August 22-23rd (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players - 2008 August Murder Mystery. "Murder at the Prom"
  Oriental Buffet for the meal
  Guests are encouraged to dress for the Prom!
  Catering by: No Frills - 30th and Weber
  Ticket Prices: $15 (Reservations required).
  Preview night on Thursday, August 11th. Show is only $10.
  Information: Call Our own “Karaoke Queen” Janet Wood at 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 7th (Sunday):
- Antiques Auction to benefit Florence Futures.
  Information: A fundraiser to implement the Historic Florence masterplan. Doug & Connie Rose are the committee in charge of the auction/fundraiser. Folks can bring their antiques* to the old Hy-Vee Drug Town at 30th & State starting at 8 A.M.. The auction starts at 1 P.M.
  
  People selling items will receive 80% of the sale price. Florence Futures will receive 20%, so that amount is a write-off donation to the nonprofit. The auctioneer, Larry, is donating his services and Dennis Bogard is donating use of his building for this event.
  
  *(furniture, linens, ceramics, dishes, dolls, cars...cars have to be 30 years old, everything else 50 years old to qualify as antique).
  Time: 9-5 P.M.
  Located at Drug Town: 8401 N 30th (30th & State Street) ()
September 27th:
- Florentine Players "Taste of Florence" and Garage Sale.
  Accepting donations after July 1
  Information: 402-880-9402
  Time: 9-5 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
October 5th-6th (Sunday-Monday):
- Florenteenies - 2008 October Show.
  Information 402-880-9402
  Time: Doors open at 2:00 P.M., Show starts at 3:00 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
October 17th-18th (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players - 2008 October Murder Mystery (Florence Boulevard).
  Dress for the occasion! (Hint: The Audience is part of the melodrama).
  Ticket Prices: $15 (Reservations required).
  Information 402-501-2444
  Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M., Show starts at 6:30 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
  The Florentine Players present “Florence Boulevard”, an original murder mystery by Heidi Lowe. Aging, tyrannical diva Norma Despot is making a comeback after a long absence from the stage - and is blackmailing her cast and crew in the process. Suddenly, someone dies - it’s murder! Who could have done it? Could it be the aging diva who knows everyone’s secrets; her ex-husband/lawyer; her second husband (a mystery playwright); her loyal, downtrodden assistant; the very, very bad opera singer; the flamboyant director; the trashy party-girl actress; or the Hollywood glamour boy?
November 22, 2008 (Saturday):
- The Fabulous ROGUES,
  "RAFFLES: 50/50 & HUSKER TICKETS"
  "CASH BAR including JELL-O SHOTS"
  Ticket Prices: Couples: $5, Individuals: $3.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
  Brought to you by the Florence Historical Foundation
  Information 402-453-4280
  Details (1 page)
December 1st-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.
December 7th:
- Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Florence
  Location: Mormon Park, 30th and State Street ()
  - Lighting takes place on Sunday at 5:30 P.M.
  - Coffee and Cocoa will be served.
  - No reservation is required.
  - Also the Bank of Florence will have open hours from 3:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
    - Come get your picture taken with Santa. Then join us over at the park.
December 20th, 2008 (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

2007 Events in Florence

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