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Florentine Players
"Battle of the Improv All-Stars"
January 26th, 2019
Florence City Hall
29th & State St.

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2019 Events

2019 Events in Historic Florence:*

All 2019 events have not been officially supplied. Some items on this page have been deducted from the 2018 schedule, and are likely correct. Events in question are Boy Scouts Railroad Fest event, and possibly other events.

January 2019
- Sunday, Jan. 13th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
  - Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
    - “Spanish-American War, Douglas County, and Nebraska”
      - Presented by Dr. Maria Arbelaez
      - UNO Associate Professor of History Dr. Maria Arbelaez will discuss the Spanish-American War and the involvement of Douglas County and Nebraska. Born in Bogota, Columbia, Dr. Arbelaez is currently an Associate Professor at the History Department, the Office of Latino-Latin American Studies, and Women and Gender Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She has taught courses and authored several articles on Mexican American history, religion, and women studies.
    - 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
    - Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
    - The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
    - Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Wednesday, Jan. 30th, 2019 (Last Wednesday of month):
  - Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
    - One of Ours
      - by Willa Cather
    - Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
    - General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
    - If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
    - The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
    - Seating is limited to 20 participants
    - Reservations Required
    - Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
    - Website: Douglas County Historical Society
    - Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
- Saturday, Jan. 26th, 2019:
  - Florentine Players 7th Annual Battle of the Improv All-Stars
    - Tentative:* BOTTOMLESS Cup of Beer for $5
    - Tentative:* 402BBQ Truck will be on site before the show
    - Time: 7:00 P.M.
    - Tickets: $10
    - Doors open at 6:00
      Show starts at 7:00
    - Due to potential language and themes, this is an 18+ only show
    - Reservations: 402-455-6341
    - Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
February 2019 • Back
- None (so far)
- Sunday, Feb. 10th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
  - Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
    - “The Gottlieb Storz Mansion”
      - Presented by Rhonda and Wayne Stuberg
      - Listen to Rhonda and Wayne Stuberg discuss the story of their iconic Blackstone home, the Gottlieb Storz Mansion.
    - 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
    - Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
    - The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
    - Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Wednesday, Feb. 27th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
  - Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
    - “Scoreless: Omaha Central, Creighton Prep, and Nebraska's Greatest High School Football Game”
      - Written by John Dechanut
    - Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
    - General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
    - Bring your lunch and join us!
    - If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
    - The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
    - Seating is limited to 20 participants
    - Reservations Required
    - Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
    - Website: Douglas County Historical Society
    - Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
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- Sunday, Mar. 10th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
  - Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
    - “Omaha Parks System”
      - Presented by Dennis Bryers
      - Listen to Dennis Bryers, Park & Recreation Planner for Omaha Parks Department, discuss the rich past, present, and future of the Omaha Parks System.
    - 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
    - Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
    - The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
    - Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Saturday, Mar. 23rd, 2019 at 11 P.M.-2 P.M.:
  - Douglas County Historical Society 9th Annual Women Defining History Luncheon and Runway Show:
    - Honoring League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha
      - DCHS works to enliven and preserve historical insight in Douglas County. Through this annual vintage runway show, we invite the community to join us and experience the history of Omaha!
    - 11 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College's Institute of Culinary Arts Swanson Conference Center
      - 5730 N. 30 Street, #11B ()
    - Tickets are available online for this event at Douglas County Historical Society.
      - Tickets range from $55 for DCHS members to $65 for non-members
      - Patron Champagne Reception $85
    - Please call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
    - Questions: Outreach@DouglasCoHistory.org
- Wednesday, Mar. 27th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
  - Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
    - “The Best of Me”
      - Written by Nicholas Sparks
    - Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
    - General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
    - Bring your lunch and join us!
    - If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
    - The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
    - Seating is limited to 20 participants
    - Reservations Required
    - Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
    - Website: Douglas County Historical Society
    - Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
April 2019 • Back
- None (so far)
- Sunday, Apr. 14th, 2019 (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: 11:30 am
    - Event End Time: 6:00 P.M.
    - Event Cost: Adults: $10.00; Seniors(65+): $8; Kids (6-12): $5.00; Under 5: Free
    - Contact Phone: Rim Kiuntke / 402-571-8600
      Invites you to their Annual Roast Beef Dinner on Palm Sunday, April 14^th from 11:30 - 6:00 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 ()
- Sunday, Apr. 14th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
  - Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
    - “The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima”
      - Presented by Eric W. Krelle
    - 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
    - Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
    - The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
    - Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Sunday, Apr. 28th, 2019:
  - Notre Dame Sisters Annual Pork Dinner. (See details)
    - Location: at St. Phillip Neri Activities Center
      - 8200 N 30th St (30th & Mormon Street) (()).
    - Time: 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
    - Enjoy great Czech food, music, baked goods, and prize giveaways, all to benefit the Notre Dame Sisters' Retirement Fund! Carryout is available!
    - Contact: Sr. Rosalee Burke, ND 402-455-2994* ext 103
- Wednesday, Apr. 24th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
  - Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
    - “The American Game”
      - Written by Jeff McArthur
    - Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
    - General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
    - Bring your lunch and join us!
    - If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
    - The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
    - Seating is limited to 20 participants
    - Reservations Required
    - Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
    - Website: Douglas County Historical Society
    - Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
May 2019 • Back
- Thursday, May 2nd – Saturday, 4th, 2019 (Thu-Fri-Sat):
  - Florentine Players • 56th Annual Melodrama,
    Come on, Eileen or “Charlie & The Barley Beer Factory”
    - Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8; available by mail, or at the door.
      Doors open 6:00 P.M. (one hour before curtain).
      Show starts at 7:00 P.M. Thu-Fri-Sat
      Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
      Information: 402-455-6341
  - Auditions for this show: Very Tentative:* February 10th & 11th (Sunday-Monday) – 7:00 P.M.
- Tentative:* Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M. No second Sunday talk due to this event:
  - Douglas County Historical Society – Standing Bear Commemoration Annual Standing Bear Commemoration:
    - This year, we are honoring Chief Standing Bear through a variety books and stories told about his life. DCHS will host Stories of Standing Bear. There will be a panel discussion and book review of both adult and children books. More details to come!
      - Every year DCHS revisits the story of Standing Bear in commemoration of the historic court case Standing Bear v. Crook. The landmark 1879 case took place in Omaha and established that Native Americans are “persons within the meaning of the law” and have the right of habeas corpus.
    - This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required as seating is limited. Please contact Douglas County Historical Society at 402.455.9990, or e-mail us at members@douglascohistory.org.
    - Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, General Crook House Museum, Lower Level
    - General Crook House 5730 N. 30 Street, #11B ()>
- Thursday, May 9th – Saturday, 11th, 2019 (Thu-Fri-Sat):
  - Florentine Players • 56th Annual Melodrama,
    Come on, Eileen or “Charlie & The Barley Beer Factory”
    - Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8; available by mail, or at the door.
      Doors open 6:00 P.M. (one hour before curtain).
      Show starts at 7:00 P.M. Thu-Fri-Sat
      Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
      Information: 402-455-6341
  - Auditions for this show: Very Tentative:* February 10th & 11th (Sunday-Monday) – 7:00 P.M.
- Very Tentative:* Saturday, May 11th – Sunday, 12th, 2019 (2nd full weekend of May), 10 A.M. – ?:
  - 61st Annual Florence Days
    The 2019 Florence Days Newspaper was not provided as a PDF file this year. The newspaper is usually not ready until late April.
    - All of our attractions will be open Saturday and Sunday.
    - Saturday Only:
      - Florence Days Parade, 1-3:00 P.M. from Miller Park to McKinley Street.
        
        The parade details are not fully official, and at this stage, neither are the dates!
        
        There are always new entries in the parade. See Parade Details
        
        See pictures from the 2007 parade.
- Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
  - Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
    - “Steps in Time: An Autobiography”
      - Written by Fred Astaire and Foreword by Ginger Rogers
    - Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
    - General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
    - Bring your lunch and join us!
    - If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
    - The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
    - Seating is limited to 20 participants
    - Reservations Required
    - Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
    - Website: Douglas County Historical Society
    - Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
June 2019 • Back
- Tentative:* Sunday, Jun. 9th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
  - Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
    - 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
    - Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
    - The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
    - Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Wednesday, Jun. 26th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
  - Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
    - “Ahead of Their Time: The Story of the Omaha DePorres Club”
      - Written by Matt Holland
    - Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
    - General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
    - Bring your lunch and join us!
    - If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
    - The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
    - Seating is limited to 20 participants
    - Reservations Required
    - Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
    - Website: Douglas County Historical Society
    - Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
July 2019 • Back
- Tentative:* Sunday, Jul. 14th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
  - Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
    - 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
    - Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
    - The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
    - Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Wednesday, Jul. 31st, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
  - Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
    - “We're Going to Need More Wine”
      - Written by Gabrielle Union
    - Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
    - General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
    - Bring your lunch and join us!
    - If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
    - The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
    - Seating is limited to 20 participants
    - Reservations Required
    - Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
    - Website: Douglas County Historical Society
    - Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
August 2019 • Back
- Thursday, Aug. 1st – Saturday, 3rd, 2019 (Thu-Fri-Sat):
  - Florentine Players – Annual Comedy Farce – (Ken Ludwig's) “Leading Ladies”
    Information 402-871-8791
    Reservations: 402-455-6341
    Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M.; show starts at 7:00 P.M.
    Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
  - Auditions for this show: May 19th & 20th (Sunday 7:00 P.M.*) and (Monday 7:00 P.M.)
- Friday, Aug. 9th, 2019 (Fri):
  - North Omaha Summer Arts – Arts Crawl –
    Information 402-502-4669
    Hours: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
    Starts at MCC Mule Barn Building #2, 5730 N. 30th Street. ()
- Tentative:* Sunday, Aug. 18th, 2019 at 10 A.M.:
  - Douglas County Historical Society Vintage Wheels at the Fort
    - Douglas County Historical Society is proud to be partnering with the Meadowlark Model A Ford Club and Baxter Ford to bring you another year of showcasing automobile history at Fort Omaha.
    - Featuring pre-1965 cars, this FREE event is meant to be fun for the whole family. Last year's event welcomed over 70 vehicles to the Fort and this year's event is expected to draw an even bigger and more diverse crowd of classic cars.
    - Transport yourself through time with rides around The Fort in a variety of vintage vehicles including: Model As, Model Ts, and many more. The chance to engage with automobile history like this doesn't come often, so don't miss your opportunity to step back into time. In addition to the cars, there will plenty of other activities to enjoy throughout the day.
    - Past year entertainment has been provided with performances by the 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band, Ed Svoboda's Red Raven Orchestra, Humanities Nebraska's Helen Waring-Johnson and the “Craoi na Tire” Irish Dancers. There will also be fun crafts for the whole family including patriotic pinwheels and an automobile assembly line to take home your own crafted car.
    - The General Crook House Museum will be offering FREE admission to encourage visitors to visit the new interactive exhibit, Big Noise in the Heartland: Omaha Broadcasting. The Meadowlark Model A Ford Club will have lunch, drinks, and snacks available for purchase.
    - Free and open to the public for the event and for the General Crook House Museum (located on the Fort)
    - Details:
      - From 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.
      - Location: Metropolitan Community College, General Crook House 5730 N. 30th Street, #11B ()
      - The General Crook House will have open hours from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
- Wednesday, Aug. 28th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
  - Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
    - “The Rhythm Boys of Omaha Central: High School Basketball at the '68 Racial Divide”
      - Written by Steven Marantz
    - Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
    - General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
    - Bring your lunch and join us!
    - If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
    - The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
    - Seating is limited to 20 participants
    - Reservations Required
    - Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
    - Website: Douglas County Historical Society
    - Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
September 2019 • Back
- Tentative:* Sunday, Sep. 8th, 2019 (Sunday):
  - Taste of Florence:
    - Time: 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
    - Admission:
      - General Admission - $18
      - Children 5 to 12 years - $8
      - Children under 5 years - Free!
    - Attendees will receive entrance to the event as well as food tastings, access to all activities and live music. There will also be a beer garden for an additional charge.
    - Florence Home Healthcare 7915 N. 30 St ()
    - Website: Taste of Florence at Omaha Senior Care
- Wednesday, Sep. 25th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
  - Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
    - “Daughter of the Regiment”
      - Written by Stephanie Grace Whitson
    - Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
    - General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
    - Bring your lunch and join us!
    - If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
    - The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
    - Seating is limited to 20 participants
    - Reservations Required
    - Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
    - Website: Douglas County Historical Society
    - Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
October 2019 • Back
- Tentative:* Saturday, Oct. 5th – Sunday, 6th, 2019:
  - North Hills Pottery Tour at the Florence Mill
    - Located at Florence Mill, 9102 N 30th Street ()
    - Times (Extended hours):
      - Saturday: 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
      - Sunday: 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
    - Full Pottery Tour details
    - Information: 402-551-1233
- Tentative:* Sunday, Oct. 13th, 2019
  - Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department: Annual Pancake Fundraiser
    - Location: The Fire Barn
      (12919 Ponca RD ()).
      Time: 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
      402-453-6656
- Sunday, Oct. 6th, 2019:
  - Douglas County Historical Society StreetTalk Tour - 2019.
    - Street Talk Tour:
      - On our tour on October 3, we will be visiting the downtown streets of Omaha to take a tour on Ollie the Trolley, and learn about the history of businesses and significant events from 8th Street to 26th Street. You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to learn about the history of downtown Omaha!
    - The tour begins at 2:00 P.M. and ends at 4:00 P.M. Guests will receive parking information and more event details when they RSVP.
    - Ticket Prices: $20 for members; $25 for non-members.
    - Time: 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
    - Located at Douglas County Historical Society, 5730 N. 30 St, #11B ()
    - Information: 402-455-9990
- Tentative:* Sunday, Oct. 13th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
  - Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
    - 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
    - Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
    - The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
    - Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Thursday, Oct. 17th – Saturday, 19th, 2019 (Thu-Fri-Sat) :
  - Florentine Players – 2019 October – Florence Horror Show – Hint!
    A Variety Show
    - Ticket Prices: $15 (Reservations required).
    - In past years:
      - $15 gets a cup and unlimited beer. Snacks available.
      - Dress for the occasion! (Hint: The Audience is part of the melodrama).
    - Reservations: 402-871-8791
    - Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M.; show starts at 7:00 P.M.
    - Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
    - Auditions for this show: Tentative:* August 11th & 12th (Sunday 7:00 P.M.*) and (Monday 7:00 P.M.)
- Wednesday, Oct. 30th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
  - Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
    - “Pillars & Dreams: A History of the First Unitarian Church of Omaha”
      - Written by Dave Richardson
    - Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
    - General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
    - Bring your lunch and join us!
    - If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
    - The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
    - Seating is limited to 20 participants
    - Reservations Required
    - Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
    - Website: Douglas County Historical Society
    - Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
November 2019 • Back
- Saturday, Nov. 16th, 2019:
  - Breakfast with Santa
    Location: Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
    - Photos with Santa (bring your own camera)
    - Pancakes
    - Time from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M.
    - Admission: Free
- Very Tentative:* Saturday, Nov. 23rd – Tuesday, Dec. 31st, 2019:
  - Mormon Trail Center Gingerbread House Display
    - Theme: (not determined yet)
    - 8283 N. 34th Street ()
      View times: 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. 402-453-9372.
      Gingerbread House Display is open to the public. See Mormon Trail Center page for more details.
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- Very Tentative:* Saturday, Nov. 23rd – Tuesday, Dec. 31st, 2019:
  - Mormon Trail Center Gingerbread House Display
    - Theme: (not determined yet)
    - 8283 N. 34th Street ()
      View times: 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. 402-453-9372.
      Gingerbread House Display is open to the public. See Mormon Trail Center page for more details.
- Tentative:* Sunday, Dec. 8th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
  - Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
    - 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
    - Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
    - The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
    - Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.

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2018 Events in Florence

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 will have monthly events. Check our Events page for details and final dates as we learn about them.