Omaha Event: Taste of Omaha Photographs

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

 

Omaha Event: Chinese New Year-Xīn Nián Kuài Lè!

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

 

 

Omaha Event: Chinese New Year Gala

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


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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.

 

Omaha Event: Omaha Summer Arts Festival, 8-10 June

Check out the 44th Omaha Summer Arts Festival this weekend between10th – 15th & Farnam Streets in downtown Omaha.  View art, take some home, listen to music and grab a bite at one of the many food  vendors.
Learn more at:

Omaha Event: Santa Lucia Italian Festival, 7-10 June

Don’t miss this fun Omaha event. I went last year and met many lovely people at this Omaha festival. Great food and rides too!

2018 Santa Lucia Italian Festival runs from 7 June to 10 June from

Learn more at

http://www.santaluciafestival.com
https://www.facebook.com/SantaLuciaFestival

Lewis and Clark Landing
345 Riverfront Dr.
Omaha, Nebraska 68102

Omaha Event: Playing With Fire Music Festival, 14-15 July

This summer Omaha music festival offers a hot blend of jazz, blues, soul, rock, and pop, with the line-up to be determined. Free admission; festival starts 5:30 pm Friday and 4:30 pm Saturday.

Midtown Crossing
31st Ave and Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 351-5841

Santa Lucia Festival-11 June

Santa Lucia Festival runs 8-11 June at:

Lewis and Clark Landing
345 Riverfront Dr.
Omaha, NE 68102

Gates Open 11am – 9pm

More information for this Omaha festival at
http://www.santaluciafestival.com

Sunday Schedule- 11 June 11th
11am – Mass (at St Frances Cabrini Church, 10th & William St)
12pm – Procession From Cabrini to Festival (10th St to Festival Site)
12:30pm – Generations
4:00pm – LaBanda
5:15pm – Santa Lucia Festival Band
6:30pm – David Vieceli Dance Experience
7:00pm – Queen Coronation
9:00pm – Benediction (at St Frances Cabrini)
9:20pm – Final Celebration Dance (From Cabrini to SL Hall)

Omaha Festival: Santa Lucia Festival-10 June

Santa Lucia Festival runs 8-11 June at:

Lewis and Clark Landing
345 Riverfront Dr.
Omaha, NE 68102

Gates Open Noon – Midnight

More information for this Omaha festival at
http://www.santaluciafestival.com

Saturday, Schedule-10 June 10th
Noon – Italian Music
4:00pm – Mark Morello & Bernadette Smith
5:30pm – Santa Lucia Festival Band
6:30pm – David Vieceli Dance Experience
7:00pm – Envy

Santa Lucia Festival – 8 June

Santa Lucia Festival runs 8-11 June at:

Lewis and Clark Landing
345 Riverfront Dr.
Omaha, NE 68102

Gates Open 5pm – 11pm

More information for this Omaha festival at
http://www.santaluciafestival.com

Thursday Schedule-8 June
6:00pm President’s Reception
6:00pm Kids Bocce Ball Tourney
6:35pm Opening Ceremony
7:00pm Arch Lighting Ceremony
7:15pm Santa Lucia Festival Band
8:00pm Italian Music