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November 2008
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11/01-11/23
Fall Chrysanthemum Show
The indoor floral display hall is festooned in autumn colors during this Japanese-inspired show, featuring unique chrysanthemums, Japanese maples and water features, bamboo, Zen garden influences and multi-dimensional tiered displays. Event takes place at Lauritzen Gardens located at 100 Bancroft Street. For more information, call 346-4002 or visit www.lauritzengardens.org.
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11/01
Trans Siberian Orchestra
Trans Siberian Orchestra- Performs at the Mid America Center at 3:00 and 7:30p.m. The Mid America Center is located at One Arena Way in Council Bluffs. Call Ticket Master at 422-1212.
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11/01-1/04/09
DinOsaurs
A prehistoric Expedition- Learning comes alive with a whole new herd of 13 Robotic Dinosaurs, Daily Dino Activities, Dino Digs and a Jurassic Playground. The Omaha Children’s Museum is located at 500 S. 20th Street. For more information, call 342-6164.
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11/06
Holiday for Her at Durham Heritage Museum
Shop in style while finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list and enjoying some complimentary pampering along the way! Enjoy cooking demonstrations, a fashion show, free desserts and a full night of fun. Event takes place from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Museum is located at 801 S. 10th Street. For more information, call 444-5071.
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11/06-11/09
Autumn Festival
An Arts and Crafts Affair- Hundreds of the nation's finest artists and craftspeople from all over the country display and sell their handcrafted wares. Voted one of the top 100 shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine! $7 Adults, $6 Seniors, Children under 10 are free. Event takes place at the Qwest Center located at 455 N. 10th Street. For more information, call 331-2889.
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11/08-11/09
Fall Home Show and Green Expo
Fall Home Show and Green Expo- Event takes place at the Mid America Center located at One Arena Way in Council Bluffs. For more information, visit www.jrexpos.com
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11/15
The 5 Browns
Dubbed the “Fab Five” by People Magazine, this sibling quintet has become the classical equivalent of a hot new rock band, cultivating wider and younger audiences with their fresh and energetic approach to masterpieces from greats like Rachmaninoff, Brahms and Gershwin. Event takes place at Holland Performing Arts Center located at 13th and Douglas Street. For more information, call 345-0606.
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11/16
Magic Tree House
Magic Tree House- The Musical: Mary Pope Osborne (author of the award-winning Magic Tree House® book series) and her husband Will Osborne (author of the Magic Tree House® Research Guides) have announced the North American tour of a Broadway-style musical adaptation of the Magic Tree House® series entitled Magic Tree House®: The Musical. Performance at 3:00 p.m. at the Mid America Center located at One Arena Way in Council Bluffs. For more information, call the MAC Box Office at 712-323-0536.
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11/17
Celine Dion steps out of Las Vegas
Celine Dion steps out of Las Vegas and hits the road with her brand new "Taking Chances World Tour". Celine will perform her biggest hits, along with songs from her new English album Taking Chances. Don't miss your chance to catch this spectacular performance. Event takes place at Qwest Center located at 455 N. 10th Street. For more information, call Ticket Master at 422-1212.
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11/21-12/23
A Christmas Carol
Relive the enduring story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s reformation – acclaimed as Omaha’s #1 Christmas theatre tradition! This 33rd annual production promises to light up your season and brighten your New Year. Call for tickets or visit www.omahaplayhouse.org.
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11/22-12/31
Christmas Around The World Gingerbread Display
View over 150 gingerbread displays created to the theme "Christmas Around The World". Event takes place at Mormon Trail Center located at 3215 State Street. For more information, call 453-9372.
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11/22
Hot Peas N Butter
Incorporating elements of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, R&B, folk, and rock, this group's hit videos on Nickelodeon and Noggin are quickly making them a household name. Event takes place at Holland Performing Arts Center located at 13th and Douglas Street. For more information, call 345-0606.
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11/27-12/21
Berenstain Bears Save Christmas
In this stage adaptation of Stan and Jan Berenstain’s best-selling book, your family will enjoy fun, upbeat, holiday-spirited songs and antics with those lovable Berenstain Bears who live in the tree house at the end of the sunny dirt road. Event takes place at The Rose Theatre located at 2001 Farnam Street. For more information, 345-4849.
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11/27
Holiday Lights Festival
Visit downtown Omaha to see the region's largest holiday lights display. Families can enjoy a variety of activities. Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall. For more information, visit www.holidaylightsfestival.org.
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11/28-1/04
Christmas at Union Station
Omaha's largest indoor Christmas tree adorned with thousands of lights, annual "Holiday Miniatures” exhibit, display of miniature Christmas trees decorated in the fashion of many nations, and live entertainment each Sat & Sun in Dec. Event takes place at Durham Heritage Museum located at 801 10th Street. For more information, call 444-5071.
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11/28-1/04
Holiday Poinsettia Show
More than 7,000 poinsettia plants are grown in Lauritzen Gardens' greenhouses for this annual holiday show. This spectacular exhibit includes a 20-foot poinsettia tree, beautifully decorated holiday trees, three antique sleighs and a model train that travels through the display. Event takes place at Lauritzen Gardens located at 100 Bancroft Street. For more information, call 346-4002.
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11/29
lightPLAY
This dazzling holiday light show is perfect for children and filled with dancing lights, shapes and holiday music. Show runs approximately 15 minutes and is included with museum admission. Event takes place at Omaha Children’s Museum located at 500 S. 20th Street. For more information, call 342-6164.
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