2004 Events

2004 Past and Current Events in Historic Florence:

January 2004
- None
February 2004
- None
March 2004
- March 19-20th, 2004: Florentine Players Meatball Series,
  Murder, Mystery, & Meatballs
  Ticket Prices: $10. Dinner: 6:30 P.M. - Show: 7:00 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
April 2004
- None
May 2004
- Florence Days - Third weekend of May (15-16th), 2004
  - May 15: 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 15th (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 2004 parade.
- May 15-16th (Saturday-Sunday): Florence Mill Open House & History Program
  9102 North 30th Street (()).
  Open 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on May 15th only.
  3:30 P.M. Historical Storytelling Program
  For 2004, Darrel Draper plays Colonel Peter A. Sarpy in the "Life and Times of Peter A. Sarpy"*
  The second floor gallery will be displaying "The Farm" photo exhibit.
- May 13-15th (Thursday-Saturday), and 21-23 (Fri-Sun): Florentine Players Melodrama,
  "Happy Birthday Florence" or
  "Did We Really Last 150 Years?" or
  "Methane, Propane, It's All Natural Gas," another in the series of really dumb Melodramas by Jeff Frolio.
  Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8, available by mail, or in person after April 20th at Bakers: 402-451-7070, 7312 N 30th, St. (()), NoFrills: 402-408-1040, 7402 N 30th, St. (()), and Florence Drug Town: 402-451-8843, 8401 N 30th, St. (()).
  Curtain at 7:30 P.M. Thurs-Sat & 2:00 P.M. Sunday Matinee
  Doors open 1 hour before curtain.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
  Auditions for this show: February 15 & 16 - 7:00 P.M.
June 2004
- June 1st - July 31st: - Loft Gallery
  "The Farm" Photography Exhibit by Linda Meigs
  Location: Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street (()).
  Open House & Artist's Reception June 4th, 2004, 2 P.M. to 5 P.M.
- June 8th (Tuesday): Florence Tour.
  Explore Territorial Florence on an informative tour aboard Ollie the Trolley.
  Territorial Florence was, for one glorious week, the capital of the Nebraska Territory.
  (Second tour offered on June 22 at the same time and location.)
  Time: 2 P.M.
  Admission: $5 Reservations should be made by Friday
  Contact 402-551-1233
  Location: Mormon Pioneer Cemetery, 3215 State Street (())).
- June 22nd (Tuesday): Florence Tour.
  Explore Territorial Florence on an informative tour aboard Ollie the Trolley.
  Territorial Florence was, for one glorious week, the capital of the Nebraska Territory.
  Time: 2 P.M.
  Admission: $5 Reservations should be made by Friday
  Contact 402-551-1233
  Location: Mormon Pioneer Cemetery, 3215 State Street (())).
- June 24th (Thursday): Festa di San Giovanni. Florence Italy's patron Saint's day.
- July 17th (Saturday): Omaha's 150th Birthday Picnic.
  Time: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
  Located at Fort Omaha Parade Grounds, 5730 North 30th Street, ()
July 2004
- July 23rd (Friday): BeBop At Our Sock Hop - Be There or be Square.
  Band: Pink Cadillac
  Husker Ticket Raffle
  Prizes from American Gramophone
  Ticket Prices: Singles: $9; Couple: $15; Family of 4: $25; Students or Seniors: $6.
  Supervised children are welcome but alcohol will be served.
  Information: 402-880-9402
  Time: 7:30 P.M. to Midnight
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
August 2004
- August 1st - August 31: - Loft Gallery
  Sketches (Reproductions)* by George Simons (Cook for Gen. Grenville Dodge*)
  Location: Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street (()).
- August 6-7th (Friday-Saturday): Florentine Players - Luau Murder Mystery.
  Dress for the occasion! (Hint: The Audience is from the Prickly Pineapple Company)
  Catering by: Attitude on Food
  Ticket Prices: $10 (Reservations required).
  Information: 402-880-9402
  Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M.; show starts at 6:30 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- August 28th (Saturday): Territorial Florence Scavenger Hunt & Birthday Bash. (Details)
  Participate in a scavenger hunt through the Florence neighborhood. Follow "Territorial Tales" to a variety of historical sites where character re-enactors will provide musings on the history of the territory.
  Time: 1-5 P.M.
  Admission: $10 (Benefits Historic Florence)
  Contact 402-551-1233
  Locations: Various; starts at the Florence Mill, 9102 N. 30th St, Omaha (I-680, Exit 13) ()
September 2004
- September 11th (Saturday): Florentine Players Garage Sale.
  Accepting donations after August 1
  Information: 402-880-9402
  Time: 9-5 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
October 2004
- October 2nd (Saturday): Florentine Players Craft Show.
  Information: 402-880-9402
  Time: 8 A.M. to 3 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- October 22-23 (Friday-Saturday): Florentine Players - Meatball Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre.
  Catering by: Attitude on Food
  Ticket Prices: $10 (Reservations required).
  Information: 402-880-9402
  Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M.; show starts at 6:30 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- October 24th (Sunday): Florenteenies Present,
  Florence Academy of Alchemy & Magical Science
  Information: 402-880-9402
  Ticket Prices: $4.
  Show: 3:00 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
  Cast: Children aged 5 to 16
  Auditions for this show: Sunday, September 12, 2004 - 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
November 2004
- November 27th (Saturday after Thanksgiving): Christmas in Florence/Breakfast with Santa
  - Breakfast with Santa
    - Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
      Breakfast with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and elves. Breakfast is only $5. Toddlers under 18 months are free. Santa will be there, Mrs. Claus will be telling stories to the kiddies, and the elves will share their toy making expertise with the kids in the crafting workshop. Photos will be available for purchase or you may bring your own camera. Breakfast consists of Scrambled Eggs, French Toast Sticks or Muffins, bacon or sausage, juice, milk, or coffee.
    - Time: Saturday, November 27th, 9 A.M. to Noon. Breakfast seatings are at 9, 10, and 11 A.M. Allow about 90 minutes to partake in all planned activities. You should call early for reservations to ensure your time slot is available. Last year's event sold out very early!
    - Information: 402-880-9402
  - View the postcard
- November 18th-December 24th: Mormon Trail Center Gingerbread House Display
  3215 State Street, ()
  Open 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. 402-453-9372.
December 2004
- December 5th (Sunday): Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Florence
  Location: Mormon Park, 30th and State Street (())
  - Lighting takes place on Sunday at 6 P.M.
  - Coffee and Cocoa will be served.
  - No reservation is required.

Others

We rest and prepare for another year from January to early May, although there will be Florentine Players performances starting in January or February, and the Douglas County Historical Society has some events near Florence that are listed as well. Check our Events page for details and final dates as we learn about them.