2013 Events

2013 Past and Current Events in Historic Florence:

January 2013
- None
February 2013
- Sunday, Feb. 24th, 2013:
  - Florentine Players audition for May Melodrama "Hotels, Motels, Holiday-Inn" OR "We Didn't Start The Fire",
    Time: 12 P.M.
    Auditions: 402-517-6229
    Reservations: 402-871-8791
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- Monday, Feb. 25th, 2013:
  - Florentine Players audition for May Melodrama "Hotels, Motels, Holiday-Inn" OR "We Didn't Start The Fire",
    Time: 7 P.M.
    Auditions: 402-517-6229
    Reservations: 402-871-8791
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
March 2013
- Saturday, Mar. 16th, 2013:
  - Florentine Players March Production - "Battle of the Improv All-Stars! (Note: May Contain Adult Humor)",
    Time: 7 P.M.
    Information 402-871-8791
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- March 24^thBlank: , 2013 (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.
  - 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 Street ()
April 2013
- None
May 2013
- May 9-June 30th, 2013:
  - Florence Mill's ArtLoft: "The Serpent in the Story" by Shea Wilkinson
  - Time: 1 P.M. - 5 P.M. Tuesday-Sunday.
    Reception, May 12, 2013 at 1 P.M. to 4 P.M.
    Located at Florence Mill, 9102 N 30th Street ()
    Information: 402-551-1233
- May 9th-11th, 2013 (Thursday-Saturday):
  - Florentine Players Melodrama,
    "Hotels, Motels, Holiday-Inn" OR "We Didn't Start The Fire"
    Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8; available by mail, or at the door.
    Doors open 6 P.M. (one hour before curtain).
    Show starts at 7 P.M. Thu-Fri-Sat
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
    Information 402-871-8791 or 402-871-8791
- May 11th, 2013 (Saturday) Second weekend of May:
  - Florence Days
    - Florence Days Parade, 1-3 P.M. from Miller Park to McKinley Street.
      - The parade details are official!
      - There are several new entries in this very special year's parade. See Parade Details | See pictures from the 2007 parade.
June 2013
- June 17th, 2013 (Monday):
  - North Omaha Commercial Club Annual Picnic. (See picnic details)
    Location: at North Omaha Airport (North 72nd and Highway 36) (()).
    Time: 5 P.M.
July 2013
- July 20th, 2013 (Saturday):
  - Notre Dame Sister's web site Annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. (See Details)
    Location: at 3501 State Street ()).
    Time: 5 P.M. CDT
August 2013
- August 22nd - 24th (Thursday-Saturday):
  - Florentine Players - Murder Mystery "Hint"
    Phone: 402-871-8791
    Time: Doors open at 6 P.M.; show starts at 7 P.M.
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- August 18th, 2013:
  - Community BBQ (Details)
  - Location: Florence Park (Mormon Park), (North 30th and State St ())
  - Event Start Time: 2 P.M.
September 2013
- September 22nd (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 29th (Sunday):
  - Tombstone Tour - 2013.
    South Tour: Learn about some of Omaha's historic citizens and drink a toast to the departed on a motorcoach tour. Appetizers, refreshments and a 12-page cemetery booklet provided. The tour begins and ends at the Crook House, Historic Fort Omaha (arrive at 1 P.M.; bus departs at 1 P.M. CDT)
    Ticket Prices: $45 for members; $50 for non-members (Reservations required before September 23rd).
    Time: 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. CDT
    Located at Douglas County Historical Society, 5730 N. 30 St, #11B ()
    Information: 402-455-9990
October 2013
- October 6th (Sunday):
  - Tombstone Tour - 2013.
    North Tour: 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 (arrive at 1 P.M.; bus departs at 1:30 P.M.)
    Ticket Prices: $45 for members; $50 for non-members (Reservations required before September 30th).
    Time: 1 P.M. to 5 P.M.
    Located at Douglas County Historical Society, 5730 N. 30 St, #11B ()
    Information: 402-455-9990
- October 5th-6th, 2013:
  - Omaha North Hills Pottery Tour at the Florence Mill
    Located at Florence Mill, 9102 N 30th Street ()
  - Times:
    - Saturday: 10 A.M. to 7 P.M.
    - Sunday: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
  - Full Pottery Tour details
  - Information: 402-551-1233
- October 18th-19th (Friday-Saturday):
  - Florentine Players - 2013 October Fall Follies.
    A Variety Show
    $15 gets a cup and unlimited beer. Snacks available.
    Dress for the occasion! (Hint: The Audience is part of the melodrama).
    Ticket Prices: $15 (Reservations required).
    Reservations: 402-871-8791
    Time: Doors open at 6 P.M.; show starts at 7 P.M.
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
November 2013
- November 16th-December 29th:
  - 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.
December 2013 • Back
- December 8th:
  - Annual Bank Open House
    Location: 8502 N. Mormon St., 8502 N. Mormon St ()
    - Coffee and Cocoa will be served.
    - No reservation is required.
    - The Bank of Florence will have open hours from 3 P.M. to 5 P.M. CST
      - Come get your picture taken with Santa.
- December 8th at 2 P.M.:
  - Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk
    Location: Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110, 5730 N. 30th Street, #11B ()
    - Christmas Traditions from Christmas Cards to Plum Pudding
      - Presented by Pat Pixley
        
        Immigrants to the United States brought their Christmas traditions and customs to America, where they encountered new ideas, materials and challenges. Follow the changes from St. Nicholas to Santa Claus; learn the origins of the candy cane and the yule log.
        
        Through examples and artifacts, Pat will explore how Christmas has become the holiday we know today. After the talk, please take some time to wander through the General Crook House Museum and view the beautiful holiday decorations which fill each room.
      - The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
      - Reservations are required. Please email members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
      - The General Crook House will have open hours from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M.
- December 21st, 2013 (Saturday):
  - Caroling Party
    Starts at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
    From 5 P.M. to 11 P.M.
    Information: 402-880-9402.
    Bring drink, appetizer, and soup to share.
    We visit shut-ins to sing. See Details for full itinerary

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.