Lincoln: The Constitution & The Civil War Events

Opening ceremony 2 p.m. Oct. 25 in Rotunda. Displayed weekdays 8-5 in State Library. Quilt display and lecture 2 p.m. Nov. 1 in Library. Gettysburg Address ceremony Nov. 21 in library. All events free and open to the public.

Art of the Wild Art Show and Sale

More than 20 exhibitors will display and sell wood-carvings, photography, gourd and feather art and other mediums. Special events at 1, 2 and 3 both afternoons.

Brownville Lyceum Forum

Cheri Jeffcoat, a nationally recognized equestrian competitor, from Sterling, Neb., competes in trail riding and has ridden and trained five horses to various national titles. She will be the speaker.

Benson Family Skates

City of Omaha’s Benson Ice Arena Family Skate Nights, every Sunday from October through March. Skating time is 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Cost is $10 for a family of four and $3 for individuals.

Benson Ice Arena Family Skate

In trying to keep Omaha families active, we are inviting everyone to come to the City of Omaha’s Benson Ice Arena Family Skates every Sunday from October thru March. Cost: $10 for a family of 4, $3 for an individual.

Eight Galleries' Self-Guided Art Tour

Ticket sales benefit kids at Alegent Health Residential Treatment Center. Buy tickets, $45, online.

Homeless for the Holidays - A New Omaha Tradition

Homeless for the Holidays is a benefit for the U.S.O. The Big Al band will kick things off with
live music. Also performing: Hubble OK Hemingway
the Fergusens Skypiper. Co-headliners "The Allendales" (From Lincoln) and "Jes Winter."

Hoops For Hope Benefit for Catholic Charities

A fun pre-game celebration for fans, friends & family. Creighton Bluejays vs. Arkansas Little Rock
Proceeds will help provide services to over 75,000 people annually.

Flavors of Fall Fundraiser

Flavors of Fall Fundraiser to Benefit George Stone School. More than 20 local artisans and commercial exhibits, bake sale and raffle.

"42nd Annual Grand Island Art and Sketch Show"

Exhibit through Nov. 22.

"A Garden of Gizmos"

Exhibit runs through Jan. 3.

Perspectives: Art, Craft, Design and the Studio Quilt

Quilts of 21 contemporary artists are on display. Works are from 5 countries and range from abstract to concrete. One aspect of the exhibition focuses on the relation of today’s art to the long history and nature of the quilting tradition.

"Garden of Gizmos"

The exhibit brings natural sciences to life in a whimsical garden of 19 hands-on activities, including mechanical plants, flowers and creatures. Admission is $2 in addition to regular museum admission. Members and children under 2 are free.

"New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music"

The sixth and final stop of the statewide tour. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Service. Roots music embraces folk, country, blues, gospel, jazz, bluegrass, rock 'n' roll, rap and more.

"Jane Scott Retrospective: Mid-America Impressions"

Exhibit runs through Nov. 29.

Omaha Public Schools 150th Anniversary Exhibit

In honor of Omaha Public Schools’ 150th Anniversary, an exhibit at the Durham Museum will take visitors on a journey back to the 1860s to learn what school was like for students and teachers when Omaha was a newly-found frontier town.

Parker Museum

“Reliving the 1920s in Clay County” and “Photography by Art Bates,” through Nov. 30.

Wind Ensemble and Orchestra Concert

Featuring the Creighton Wind Ensemble and University Symphony Orchestra, soloists Karl Roth and Thomas Kluge, and University Chorus and Chamber Choir. Admission: Canned or boxed foods for the Sienna Francis House.

CJ Boyd, Shelf Life, No One Conquered Wyoming

A house concert. Experimental Issue #6.

Heidi Joy Concert

One hour concert of Christmas/Gospel music in the sanctuary.

Tragedy to Triumph

Join Orchestra Omaha as we present our second concert of the 2009-10 season. Former Omaha Symphony and New York Philharmonic hornist Thomas Jostlein returns to Omaha to perform Gliere's Horn Concerto. Free. Open to the public.

Homeless for the Holidays -- A New Omaha Tradition

A Benefit for the USO. 6 LOCAL Bands The Big Al Band Two Drag Club OK Hemingway SKYPIPER
and Co Headliners the Allendales (from Lincoln)
and the Jes Winter Band





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Antique Spectacular

Antiques and collectibles will include furniture, art, pottery, stoneware, books, prints, primitives, jewelry, glassware, marbles, china, postcards, coins, quilts, dolls, toys and more. $6 fee gives admission all three days.