2011 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.

2011 Events in Historic Florence:*

All 2011 events have not been officially supplied. All items on this page have been deducted by the web developer from the 2010 schedule, and are likely correct. The Florentine Players information is based on data published by the Florentine Players and therefore likely very correct. End of year Holiday events (Gingerbread, Tree Lighting, Caroling) have been consistent and also likely correct.

Events in question are the NOCC picnic, Boy Scouts event, Connor Meigs Award recipient and special day, Art Loft show name and contents, Notre Dame Convent Auction, and possibly Antique Auction, Florentine Players December Melodrama, Garage Sales, and Fabulous ROGUES events. Also details of Florence Days may vary from below, such as band, or locations, or time of day. Updates and confirmations needed as soon as possible; the world is watching and already asking for 2011 information.

• (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 4th and 5th, 2011 (Friday-Saturday):
  • Florentine Players
    "Night at the Improv" - "__________________" Written and Directed by Derek Kowal
    Ticket Prices: $10 Show Only.
    For Reservations Call: 402-871-8791
    Show: 7:00 P.M., door sopen: 6:00 P.M.
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
    An Original Production by StroKo Productions, aka Derek Kowal, Shannelle Kowal, JD Stroebel, and Stuart Anderson
    
    
• Tentative:* February 20th-21st, 2011 (Sunday-Monday):
  • Florentine Players audition for May Melodrama ("Florence; Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better" OR "The Buffalo Bill Cody Saloon Show Comes to Florence"),
    Time: 7:00 P.M.
    Information 402-871-8791 or 402-880-9402
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
    
    
• Tentative:* March 5th, 2011 (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 8283 N. 34th Street,
    From: 12 P.M. to 4 P.M.
    
    
• March 12th, 2011 (Friday-Saturday):
  • Florentine Players March Production - "First Annual Leprechaun Prom!",
    Time: 7:30 P.M.
    Information 402-880-9402
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
    
    
• April 17th, 2011 (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
    
    
• Tentative:* May 1-31st, 2011:
  • 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 7th only.
    Reception for the Artist, Tentative: May 14, 2011* from 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
    Information: 402-551-1233
    
    
• May 12th-14th, 2011 (Thursday-Saturday):
  • Florentine Players Melodrama,
    "Florence; Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better" OR "The Buffalo Bill Cody Saloon Show Comes to Florence"
    Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8, available by mail, or at the door.
    Curtain at 7:30 P.M. Thu-Fri-Sat
    Doors open 1 hour before curtain.
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
    Information 402-871-8791 or 402-880-9402
    The same show will be repeated on the 20th and 21st at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center (See details below)
    
    
• May 14th, 2011 (Saturday) Second weekend of May:
  • Florence Days 
    • 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 Parade Details | See pictures from the 2007 parade.
    • Music in the park - Tentative: Shadow Ridge (at 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.) (Mormon Park). ()
      
      
• Tentative:* May 14th, 2011 (Saturday):
  • Florence Mill Open House & sneak preview of Summer Art Show
    9102 North 30th Street .
    
    
• May 20th-21st, 2011 (Friday-Saturday):
  • Florentine Players Melodrama,
    "Florence; Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better" OR "The Buffalo Bill Cody Saloon Show Comes to Florence"
    Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8, available by mail, or at the door.
    Curtain at 7:30 P.M. Fri-Sat
    Doors open 1 hour before curtain.
    Located at Scottish Rite Catheral, 202 South 20th Street
    Information 402-871-8791 or 402-880-9402
    
    
• Tentative:* June:
  • ________________, 2011 Recipient of the Connor Meigs Award *
  • On display through June 30, 2011 at the Florence Mill ArtLoft.
  • Tentative:* June 6 Opening Reception, 1:30-4:30 P.M.
  
  
• Tentative:* June 20th, 2011 (Monday):
  • North Omaha Commercial Club Annual Picnic.  (See picnic details) 
    Location: at North Omaha Airport (North 72nd and Highway 36) ().
    Time: 5:30 P.M.
    
    
• August 5th & 6th (Friday-Saturday):
  • Florentine Players - "Follies" "Trouble at the Tropicabana! 
    Florenteenies will be involved in this show too (welcome to audition).
    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 21st, 2011:
  • Community BBQ (Details)
  • Location: Florence Park (Mormon Park). ()
  • Event Start Time: 2:00 P.M.
    
    
• October 1st-2nd, 2011:
  • North Hills Pottery Tour at the Florence Mill
    Located at Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street
  • Times:
    • Saturday: 10 A.M. to 7 P.M.
    • Sunday: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
  • Full Pottry Tour details
  • Information: 402-551-1233
    
    
• October 21st-22nd (Friday-Saturday):
  • Florentine Players - 2011 October Fall Follies - "The Ultimate Variety Show!". 
    Dress for the occasion! (Hint: The Audience is part of the melodrama).
    Ticket Prices: $15 (Reservations required).
    Information 402-502-2444
    Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M., Show starts at 7:00 P.M.
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
    
    
• October 23rd (Sunday):
  • Tombstone Tour - 2011.
    Learn about some of Omaha's historic citizens and drink a toast to the departed on a motor coach-tour of three of Omaha's oldest cemeteries - Prospect Hill, Forest Lawn and Holy Sepulchre. Appetizers, refreshments and a 12-page cemetery booklet provided. The tour begins and ends at the Crook House, Historic Fort Omaha.
    Ticket Prices: $40 (Reservations required).
    Time: 2:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
    Located at Douglas County Historical Society, 5730 N. 30 St, #11B
    Information 402-455-9990
    
    
• November 19th-January 1st:
  • Mormon Trail Center Gingerbread House Display 
    8283 N. 34th 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.
    
    
• Tentative:* December 4th:
  • 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 17th, 2011 (Saturday):
  • Caroling Party
    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
    
    

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