2007 Events

2007 Past and Current Events in Historic Florence:

January 2007
- (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 2007
- February 25th-26, 2007 (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 2007
- March 2nd-3rd, 2007 (Friday-Saturday):
  - Florentine Players Meatball Series,
    "Deadly Incentive" An Irish Murder Mystery
    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!
- March 10th, 2007 (Saturday):
  - Boy Scout Railroad Fest.
    Earn your Boy Scout Railroad Merit Badge in one day.
    Sponsored by Kiwanis 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 2007
- April 1st, 2007 (Palm Sunday):
  - St. Philip Neri Church Annual Roast Beef Dinner
  - Location: St Philip Neri Blessed Sacrament Parish at 8200 N 30th St (In Omaha's Historic Florence Area)
  - Event Start Time: 11 A.M. CDT
  - Event End Time: 6 P.M. CDT
  - Event Cost: Adult $7.50; Kids (6-12) $4.00; Under 5 Free
  - Contact Phone: Rim 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 Blessed Sacrament Parish, 8200 N 30th St (())
May 2007
- May 1-31st, 2007:
  - Florence Mill's ArtLoft - Paintings by Nick Shindell, first recipient of the Connor Meigs Award:,
    Time: 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Tuesday-Sunday.
    Located at Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street (())
    Reception for the Artist, May 6, 2007 from 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
    Information: 402-551-1233
- May 11-12th, 2007 (Friday-Saturday) (and 19-21 (Friday-Sunday)):
  - Florentine Players Melodrama,
    "There's No Business Like ‘Snow Business’" - or - "You Ain't Seen Nothing ‘Yetti’" Written by: UNKNOWN and UNKNOWN
    Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8, available by mail, or in person after April 18th at 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. 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 25 & 26 - 7:00 P.M.
- May 6th, 2007 (Sunday):
  - Florence Mill Open House & sneak preview of May Art Show
    9102 North 30th Street (()).
    Open 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on May 14th only.
- May 26th, 2007 (Saturday) Fourth 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 26th, 2007 (Saturday):
    - May 26: 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 2006 parade.
June 2007
- June 25th, 2007 (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 2007
- July 27th (Friday):
  - Florenteenies - 2007 July Show.
    Information: 402-880-9402
    Time: Doors open at 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. CDT
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
August 2007
- August 24-25th (Friday-Saturday):
  - Florentine Players - 2007 August Murder Mystery. "Murder of an Idol"
    ~ A Singing Murder Mystery ~
    Based on the hit singing competition show - follow our 12 contestants as they sing their hearts out for your votes… until someone dies. Also, see the behind-the-scenes antics of our contestants stealing America's hearts.
    Written by: Shannelle Kowal and JD Stroebel
    Directed by: Derek Kowal
    Salad with Italian Dressing
    Lasagna, Breadstick
    ~ Cheesecake for Dessert ~
    Dress for Karaoke! - Audience will be encouraged to join in and sing!
    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: 402-504-2444
    Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M.; show starts at 6:30 P.M.
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
    See the Below Synopsis and a List of Characters:
    Brian Seachest - Host of #1 rated show in America, Florence Idol
    Annie Wilkes - the eternal “number one fan”
    Contestants:
    Holton Peters - works at Hooters, an aspiring fashionista, has aspirations of something bigger and better
    Lulu McDonald - small-town girl who has an aspiration to get out of the one cow town she is in.
    Baron Dusty Rivers, Sr. - 29 year old contestant? - You be the judge…
    London Hyatt - multi-million dollar hotel heiress - recently out of prison for a traffic violation
    Larry Manilow - the name is not a coincidence, he wants to take the legendary crooner's place on the charts
    Flower Friedman - hippie, she is spreading the message of peace, love and vans
    Billy Wung - the most successful contestant on the show thus far, he already has a large fan base developed
    Aleesha - white trash diva
    Anna VanHalen - daughter of a famous guitarist, she is looking for stardom on the show…
    Lil' Timmy - this is our own “Make a Wish” kid that wished to be a part of Florence Idol.
    Frumtha Streets - think early 90s wanna-be gangsta rapper who happens to be a white woman.
    The Judges:
    Jackie Randson -
    Polly O'Toole
    Linus Scowell
    Show Producers:
    Max Bialistock
    Cleo Bloom
September 2007
- September 8th (Saturday after Labor Day):
  - Fundraiser for Florence City Hall.
    With music by The Fabulous Rogues
    Information: 402-453-4280
    Admission: $1 donation
    Time: Doors Open: 7 P.M., Band Starts: 8 P.M.
    More: ( Details)
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- September 23rd (Sunday):
  - St. Phillip Neri Annual Parish Festival. Details
    Time: Noon-6 P.M. CDT
    Location of event: 8200 N 30th St (30th Mormon Street) (()).
    Cost: Free
    Contact Phone: Rectory Office: 402-455-1289 Tim Kiuntke/Publicity Chair: 402-571-8600.
- September 30th-October 1st (Sunday-Monday):
  - Florenteenies - 2007 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 2007
- October 13th:
  - Florentine Players 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 19th-20th (Friday-Saturday):
  - Florentine Players - 2007 October Murder Mystery "Murder, Mystery and MONSTERS" (Florenceville Terror Murder Mystery).
    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: 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 ()
November 2007
- None
December 2007 • Back
- 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 2nd:
  - 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 8th, 2007 (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 15th, 2007 (Saturday):
  - Caroling Party (Details)
    Starts at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
    From 5:30 P.M. to 11 P.M. 402-880-9402.
    Preferable arrival time - 5:30 P.M.
    Bring drink, appetizer, and soup to share.
    We visit shut-ins to sing. See Details for full itinerary
    
    If you can't make it before the bus comes and gets us, please call Rick's mobile #598-6925 and we'll let you know where we are to catch up to us. You can leave your car wherever we are and we'll help you get it picked back up, or follow the bus. (Trust me that's not as much fun).
    
    We're pretty goofy on the bus…..hard to imagine huh!
    So…Please bring your own drink and a soup or an appetizer.
    
    The 40 person bus will arrive by 6:00 P.M. We will load beverages and go to old folks homes and shut-ins. After caroling, we will return to Florence City ‘Ho-Ho’ Hall to "Eat Drink & Be Merry"

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.