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Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books is organized by National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (Abilene, TX). Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture. Curiosity and humor are underlying themes throughout his practice as an artist and storyteller, resulting in books loved by both children and adults. Jeffers’ critically acclaimed picture books have been translated into over 40 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. At Joslyn, see 80…

An interactive exhibit that reveals nature as a master engineer through the creation of larger than life robotic animals. The Robot Zoo exhibit provides hands-on learning opportunities to discover how animals work, and how to engineer and animate robots. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 7 Days a Week Open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas Adults: $12.00 Senior Citizens: $11.00 Active/Retired/Veteran Military: $11.00 (with valid military ID) Children:…

Presented in 35mm! David Cronenberg's highly controversial adaptation of J.G. Ballard's novel is full of all of the things that we go nuts over Cronenberg for: bold eroticism, questionable technology, bodies, bodies, bodies. Removed from the horror and sci-fi genres that he is most known for, Cronenberg delivers a romantic drama that avoids convention and welcomes confrontation. As of now, it's the only feature film to prominently advertised with a quote that only reads "...sex...car crashes...".Featuring an ensemble of great…

Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books is organized by National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (Abilene, TX). Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture. Curiosity and humor are underlying themes throughout his practice as an artist and storyteller, resulting in books loved by both children and adults. Jeffers’ critically acclaimed picture books have been translated into over 40 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. At Joslyn, see 80…

An interactive exhibit that reveals nature as a master engineer through the creation of larger than life robotic animals. The Robot Zoo exhibit provides hands-on learning opportunities to discover how animals work, and how to engineer and animate robots. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 7 Days a Week Open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas Adults: $12.00 Senior Citizens: $11.00 Active/Retired/Veteran Military: $11.00 (with valid military ID) Children:…

Opera Omaha presents The Elixir of Love with music by Gaetano Donizetti and libretto by Felice Romani: Hapless and hopelessly in love, Nemorino idolizes the beautiful and popular Adina. To win her heart he spends everything he has to buy a “love potion” from the dubious Dulcamara. Director Rosetta Cucchi’s ingenious production updates this light-hearted romantic comedy to an American High School circa 1980. Conductor David Agler leads a stellar cast including Deanna Breiwick and Taylor Stayton as the young…

An interactive exhibit that reveals nature as a master engineer through the creation of larger than life robotic animals. The Robot Zoo exhibit provides hands-on learning opportunities to discover how animals work, and how to engineer and animate robots. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 7 Days a Week Open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas Adults: $12.00 Senior Citizens: $11.00 Active/Retired/Veteran Military: $11.00 (with valid military ID) Children:…

KANEKO's Winter/Spring 2019 Exhibition, Human Condition, opens to the public on January 12, 2019, and runs through May 4, 2019. Galleries are free and open to the public. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm About Human Condition: Varied and complex, human experience encompasses a wide range of emotional, physical, environmental and situational circumstances. Human Condition will provide audiences with a range of creative encounters that explore the physical and psychological experiences…

Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books is organized by National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (Abilene, TX). Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture. Curiosity and humor are underlying themes throughout his practice as an artist and storyteller, resulting in books loved by both children and adults. Jeffers’ critically acclaimed picture books have been translated into over 40 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. At Joslyn, see 80…

An interactive exhibit that reveals nature as a master engineer through the creation of larger than life robotic animals. The Robot Zoo exhibit provides hands-on learning opportunities to discover how animals work, and how to engineer and animate robots. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 7 Days a Week Open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas Adults: $12.00 Senior Citizens: $11.00 Active/Retired/Veteran Military: $11.00 (with valid military ID) Children:…

Join biologist turned photographer Donovan as he talks about his work in documenting animals and what we, as fellow social mammals, can learn from them. Donovan will share love of the natural world at National Geographic Live. He has worked on all seven continents, with experiences ranging from documenting wild chimpanzees in Uganda to chronicling the life of one of Yellowstone’s iconic species, the gray wolf for the May 2016 Yellowstone issue of National Geographic magazine. Ronan's most recent, and…

KANEKO's Winter/Spring 2019 Exhibition, Human Condition, opens to the public on January 12, 2019, and runs through May 4, 2019. Galleries are free and open to the public. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm About Human Condition: Varied and complex, human experience encompasses a wide range of emotional, physical, environmental and situational circumstances. Human Condition will provide audiences with a range of creative encounters that explore the physical and psychological experiences…

Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books is organized by National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (Abilene, TX). Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture. Curiosity and humor are underlying themes throughout his practice as an artist and storyteller, resulting in books loved by both children and adults. Jeffers’ critically acclaimed picture books have been translated into over 40 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. At Joslyn, see 80…

The Workplace Health Symposium is an innovative opportunity for companies to come together and learn from industry leaders about creating a culture of health and wellness for their employees. Those in attendance are a cross section of representatives, ranging from HR and benefits managers, to company health and wellness leaders. Don't miss this great opportunity to gain valuable information about continuous quality improvement for employee health in the workplace.

An interactive exhibit that reveals nature as a master engineer through the creation of larger than life robotic animals. The Robot Zoo exhibit provides hands-on learning opportunities to discover how animals work, and how to engineer and animate robots. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 7 Days a Week Open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas Adults: $12.00 Senior Citizens: $11.00 Active/Retired/Veteran Military: $11.00 (with valid military ID) Children:…

Collaborative Screening Presented with design alliance OMAha. Directed by Gary Hustwit (Helvetica, Objectified, Urbanized), Rams is a documentary portrait of Dieter Rams, one of the most influential designers alive, and a rumination on consumerism, sustainability, and the future of design. The objects Dieter designed at Braun and Vitsoe have touched the lives of millions of people — think of iconic Braun coffeemakers, shavers, stereos, calculators, speakers, and alarm clocks — and his trailblazing work laid the foundation for the design…

KANEKO's Winter/Spring 2019 Exhibition, Human Condition, opens to the public on January 12, 2019, and runs through May 4, 2019. Galleries are free and open to the public. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm About Human Condition: Varied and complex, human experience encompasses a wide range of emotional, physical, environmental and situational circumstances. Human Condition will provide audiences with a range of creative encounters that explore the physical and psychological experiences…

Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books is organized by National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (Abilene, TX). Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture. Curiosity and humor are underlying themes throughout his practice as an artist and storyteller, resulting in books loved by both children and adults. Jeffers’ critically acclaimed picture books have been translated into over 40 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. At Joslyn, see 80…