Calendar of Events 2012 July & August JULY EVENTS 7/7: Heart. Harrah’s Stir Concert Cove. American rock band Heart brings their hits “Magic Man,” “Crazy on You,” and “Barracuda” to Harrah’s Stir Concert Cove series this summer! Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are $47. Harrah’s Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA. Doors open at 6pm. Show starts at 8pm. For more information, visit www.harrahscouncilbluffs. com or call 712-329-6000. 7/7, 8/18: From Expositions to Jazz Musicians Trolley Tour. Durham Museum. Take a trip into one of Omaha’s most historic and influential areas. In 1898, Omaha was the host of the Trans-Mississippi World’s Fair and Exposition. North Omaha continued as a diverse and vibrant community. Stately homes, parks, and jazz halls made this area a cultural center of Omaha. Tickets are $20. 801 S. 10th St. July 7/10:30am; Aug. 18/10:30am. For more information, visit www. durhammuseum.org or call 402-444-5071.
www.VisitOmaha.com 7/9: Drums Across Nebraska 2012. Buell Stadium, Millard South High School. Only drum and bugle corps show in Nebraska, featuring teams from Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Washington, Illinois, and Texas. Tickets from $10-40. 14905 Q St. 6pm. For more information, call 402-715-8525. 7/11: Ingrid Michaelson with Greg Laswell. The Slowdown. Singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson will perform hits, such as “The Way I Am,” “Maybe,” and “Keep Breathing,” at The Slowdown with opening act Greg Laswell. $22 in advance, $25 day of show. 729 N. 14th St. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. For more information, visit www.theslowdown.com or call 402-345-7569. 7/13-14: 2012 Omaha Riverfront Jazz & Blues Festival. Lewis and Clark Landing. Listen to talented national, regional, and local jazz and blues musicians. Recurring daily. Oneday tickets $38-45, both days $60-80. 515 N. Riverfront Dr. For more information, visit www. omahajazzandblues.com or call 402-884-1214.
7/14: The Color Run. CenturyLink Center Omaha. The Color Run is a 5K run for participants of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes. Wear a white t-shirt, and by the end of the run, you’ll be covered in paint! Each kilometer of the event is associated with a designated color. 1K is yellow, 2K is blue, 3K is green, 4K is pink, and the 5K is a “color extravaganza.” Register online. 455 N. 10th St. For more information, visit www.thecolorrun. com or call 801-372-0894. 7/14-15: Railroad Days. A celebration of all things train and track at Lauritzen Gardens, the Durham Museum, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Railroad Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, and the General Dodge House in Council Bluffs. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. Recurring daily. $15 family (includes admission to all six locations). Sat-Sun/9am-5pm. For more information, visit www.omaharailroaddays.com or call 402-346-4002. 7/17, 8/5, 8/21: Gritty City Trolley Tour. Durham Museum. Takes visitors through Downtown Omaha locating several historic sites, including the former home of Madame Anna Wilson, the Brandeis Building, and the Paxton Hotel, all while highlighting the impact of noted
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