Enjoy Greek food, music and dancing at Omaha’s Original Greek Festival at Park and St. Mary’s Avenue.
This Omaha event runs 15-17 August and has some changes to the previous years.
1. It starts on Thursday.
2. It ends on Saturday.
3. It is cashless.
Thursday: 5:00 – 10:45 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 10:45 PM
Saturday: 11 AM – 10:45 PM
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
602 Park Avenue
Omaha, NE 68105
More information at https://greekfestomaha.com
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I am at one of my personal favorite Omaha festivals, the Santa Lucia Festival!
Enjoy great Italian food (mostaccioli with meatballs, mostaccioli with sausage, pizza, cannoli), bands and more!
Don’t miss out! Only today and tomorrow left. Weather is great tonight.
Little Italy
10th and William
More at:
https://www.santaluciafestival.com
What is your name?
Eric Kaplan
What do you want people to know about Dundee?
Dundee is one of the best neighborhoods in America. Not kidding. In 2011, the American Planning Association named Dundee as one of the best neighborhoods in America! It is a walkable, historic “small town” in the middle of Omaha where you’re certain to run into your neighbors and friends while you shop, enjoy dinner, or savor an ice cream cone. Dundee was one of the first suburbs in Omaha and it’s historic homes and big trees will beckon you.
How did Dundee Day begin and evolve?
Dundee Day began as an unofficial series of sidewalk sales back in the 1950’s. In 1992, it became an officially planned event to include vendor booths and activities for kids. Over the years, the event has grown to include over 100 vendors (plus our great merchants); a huge classic “hometown” parade with fire trucks, marching bands, classic cars, Stormtroopers, and more; a kids village; a pancake breakfast; a 5K run; local music during the day, supporting community groups; and a great slate of local music throughout the afternoon and into the night.
How did you start volunteering for Dundee Day?
I have been involved in festivals and events for over 25 years. When my wife and I moved to Omaha in 2011, I was looking for a way to get involved with the events in Omaha. I started as a setup volunteer for Dundee Day to lend a hand to something right in my own backyard. I had always mentioned that I’d be willing to do more than just “day of” work and, in 2017, the merchants asked if I would be willing to join the Production Team and step into the role of Production Manager. It was a little rough my first year, but our team of merchants and residents hit our stride in 2019 and have been getting better and better every year!
What do you want people to know about Dundee Day?
It may be cliche, but there really is something for everyonepancakes and great food trucks and food vendors if you’re hungry; a 5K run if you’re up for something physical; a kids village for the young ones to play and have fun; woodworking, art, jewelry, community groups, school outreach, great local vendors, and lots more for your retail therapy; a used book sale to restock the home library; a mobile makerspace to try your hand at 3D printing, electronics, and laser cutting; and so much more! Plus, Dundee Day is proud to present “Dundee Night” as a full afternoon and evening of local food, drink, and amazing local music for the whole family to enjoy! The Dundee Night event includes lawn games and free admission and is a great way to catch up with your neighbors and enjoy a great piece of Dundee!
What are some of the things that you like about Dundee?I love the walkability. It’s not uncommon for my wife and I to wander up to Underwood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and dessert. I get my hair cut, go to the dentist, and shop in Dundee. And beyond the business district, Dundee is a great community of neighbors. I love chatting with my neighbors out on the front sidewalk in the Spring and Summer, catching up and handing out candy on an amazing Halloween evening (while sitting among my heavily decorated front yard), and trading off shoveling each others’ sidewalks in the Winter.
Do you live in Dundee?
I have lived on Cass Street in Dundee since moving to Omaha in 2011.
Why did you pick Dundee?
When we were house hunting, we wanted a community of classic homes and landscaping that wasn’t “cookie cutter”. The architecture, mature landscaping, and business district reminded my wife and I of a classic neighborhood in Atlanta that we had always admired. Dundee presented everything we were looking for.
What is the Dundee Day website, address and public contact information?
https://www.dundeeday.org
DundeeDayOMA@gmail.com
and for reference in Google
5001 Underwood Avenue
Omaha, NE 68132
What should we know about the Dundee Day Production Team?
While I’m proud to have the title of “Production Manager” for Dundee Day, there is an AMAZING team of people bringing Dundee Day to life! We are all volunteers and we are a diverse mix of local merchants and neighborhood residents. Everyone has their roles and areas of responsibility and we bring it all together on August 20th for our great neighborhood. We truly believe we are producing “The Best Neighborhood Event in Omaha’s Best Neighborhood!”
Don’t miss Dundee Day, Saturday, on 20 August in Dundee!!
Learn more at:
https://www.dundeeday.org
Press Release from our friends at the Santa Lucia Festival:
Contact: Todd Procopio, Committee President
402.312.4030 or president@santaluciafestival.com
For Immediate Release
Festival Returns to Little Italy
Santa Lucia Festival hasn’t held festival in neighborhood since 2002
For the first time in nearly two decades, the annual Santa Lucia Italian Festival will return to its home neighborhood. The 97th annual festival will be held near 10th & William Streets, in front of St Frances Cabrini Church and Sons of Italy. The festival committee was forced to move the festival from its most recent location at the Lewis & Clark Landing, due to the $300 million riverfront revitalization project.
The Santa Lucia Italian Festival originated in Omaha’s Little Italy in 1925, located near 6th and Pierce streets throughout much of the festival’s rich history. The festival committee has worked closely with the City of Omaha, neighbors and local neighborhood groups to ensure a successful event. “We are extremely excited to be back in the neighborhood where it all started”, said festival president Todd Procopio.
The festival will run Thursday, July 8th through Sunday, July 11th. In recent years, the festival was held the first weekend in June. But, due to the pandemic, organizers pushed it back a month to allow for a less restrictive experience.
Established in 1925, the Santa Lucia Festival is one of the Midwest’s longest running festivals.
SantaLuciaFestival.com
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Zydeco Festival is five years strong. Enjoy this free Omaha festival at Turner Park at Midtown Crossing
Perforners include:
C.J. Chenier
Terry & The Zydeco Bad Boy
The Prairie Gators: Saturday, June 22 from 3-10 PM
More information at:
https://www.midtowncrossing.com/events/zydeco-festival-622
Another of my favorite summer Omaha festivals is the Omaha Summer Arts Festival. It runs 7-9 June in a new location this year.
As Gene Leahy Mall is under construction, this Omaha event has moved to 12th and Mike Fahey drive in NoDo, North Downtown Omaha.
It features 135 visual artists, the World Music Stage, food, and more. It is also free!
The Santa Lucia Festival is one of my favorite Omaha events.
Starting on 6 June at 6PM and going until 9 June, this Omaha festival honors St. Lucy and is filled with Italian music, dancing, hospitality and of course food.
More information below and at https://www.facebook.com/SantaLuciaFestival
Great people and great food at the Taste of Omaha.
Please enjoy the photos.
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Cookie Fix
Alas, no time to try these cookies.
Okinawa Sushi and Poke Boba House
Great samples to try
Ethnic Sandwich Shop
I am looking forward to trying their food this year.
Frozen, Lincoln
I am looking forward to visiting them in Lincoln.
Maresco
Maresco’s is new place I look forward to trying
Master Kim’s
Tae Kwon Do
Ono Pinay Kitchen
It is always a delight to visit and eat their food.
The Parthenon, Lincoln
Can’t wait to get to Lincoln to try this Greek restaurant with great people.
Quick Bites, Bellevue
One of my favorite places.
Freddy’s
Granite City
South Creek
GreenLand Grocery and Bakery
KGB: Kebobs, Gyros and Brats
K Lee’s Sweet Sips
Thai Esarn Cusine
Junior League
Nebraska Breweries
Today was the Chinese New Year celebration in Omaha. This Omaha event is one I look forward to every year.
This year, the Chinese New Year Gala was back at Westside Middle School.
The Confucius Institute is a great place to start learning Chinese.
This cute adorable pig bank was so hard to not take home. Unfortunately, I could not carry it. Too many pictures needed taking.
This beautiful screen back drop adds elegance to any selfie and photo keepsake for attending the event.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha had a nice booth.
The Omaha Performing Arts had a booth also and were fun to talk with.
Another of my favorites- Lion Dance!
This was beautiful and the first time I saw this.
The grand event was held in the auditorium. There were two new features that I enjoyed very much. This included two of my favorite musical instruments and Sichuan Face-Changing Opera.
The grand event begins!
Pipa:Ceilia Liu
Erhu:Xiabo Li
Sichuan Face-Changing Opera:Weiqi Zhong
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A repeat favorite was the opera singer, Lily Zhang
More pictures to come and contact information from some of the vendor booths!
The Omaha event took place here:
Westside Middle School
8601 Arbor St.
Omaha, NE 68124
From our friends at NCA....UPDATE: EVENT IS SOLD OUT * Dear NCA Members and Friends, This year the Nebraska Chinese Association (NCA, formerly OCCA) will once again host the Chinese New Year Gala. The event is an opportunity to celebrate the most important holiday in the Chinese culture. We want to bring together the local community to mix, mingle and enjoy a great day as we celebrate the Chinese New Year. Each year, our Gala have attracted over a thousand individuals and many local businesses. The program showcases Chinese cultural activities, traditional Chinese cuisine, and a marvelous stage performance. This year, our special performers will include the magic of Sichuan opera’s face-changing artist and other famous Chinese performing artists from Los Angles and Denver. In addition to the Chinese culture performances, there will be an exhibit hall for the local business sponsors to display their products and services. Mark your calendar and join us as we celebrate and welcome the Year of the Pig! Event Information： - Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019 - Time: 4pm - 9pm - Location: Westside Middle School, 8601 Arbor St, Omaha, NE 68124 - Member: $20; Non-member: $30 (Your ticket includes entry to the event, activities, food, and performance) Tickets on-sale: Saturday, January 12, 2019 Tickets are available at these location: - Online - www.OmahaChinese.net <http://www.omahachinese.net/> - Asian Market - 321 N 76th St. Omaha, NE 68114 We are looking forward to seeing you at our Chinese New Year Gala! Sincerely, Nebraska Chinese Association -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 大家好！ 经过半年多的精心筹备，2019年2月9号，第十一届内州华人春节嘉年华将在奥马哈市 Westside Middle School 隆重开场。本届春节嘉年华组委会向大家发出最诚挚的邀请。欢迎大家前来参加活动，一起欢度春节！ 华人春节嘉年华是NCA每年举办的一项千人规模的活动，已成功举办了十届。嘉年华活动主要包括中式游园和春节晚会表演。特别一提的是，在今年的春晚中，您不仅可以欣赏到由本地艺术爱好者们利用全年节假日休息时间排练而成的精彩作品，还可以欣赏华人艺术家的精湛演出。六位国家级一流艺术家们将为华人同胞们带来川剧变脸、京剧、民族乐器演奏、女高音独唱等精选节目。这场具有浓郁中国年味的艺术盛宴，精彩不容错过！ 嘉年华日期：星期六，2019年2月9日 嘉年华地点：Westside Middle School，8601 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68124 活动流程： 4pm - 7pm 游园活动 （5pm-6pm供应晚餐） 7pm - 9pm 春节晚会表演 （晚会将于6：30 pm开始入场） 票价：会员$20/张，非会员$30/张（票价包含晚餐和春晚) 售票地点： Asian Market 亚洲超市，321 N 76th St, Omaha, NE 68114 门票开售时间：2019年1月12日 网上购票：https://www.omahachinese.net/ 欢迎大奥马哈周边地区的华人带上家人和朋友来参加春节嘉年华，过一个热热闹闹的春节！谢谢！ 内布拉斯加州华人协会 * This post was for sponsorship purposes that includes free tickets and event recognition.
