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Traditions
The Durham Museum
Sentimental Journey: The Celebration of a Century When: November 17, 2017 SUE AND DAVE MORRIS
Where: The Durham Museum
LISA AND BILL ROSKEN
Why: The Celebration of a Century: in honor of what would have been Chuck Durham’s 100th birthday, a night of community filled with cinematic intrigue, inspiring music, old friends and timeless traditions.
ANNE AND JOHN NELSON
DENNY AND SUNNY LUNDGREN WITH LAURETTE AND RANDY HESS
Special Guests: Opera Omaha Singers Soprano Leah Partridge and Baritone Corey Crider accompanied by the Omaha Symphony, Ernest Richardson, Conductor. Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and her husband Joe, State Senator Jim Smith and his wife Ruth, former United States Senator Ben Nelson and his wife Diane and former Omaha Mayor and University of Nebraska Regent Hal Daub and his wife Mary. Honorary Chairs: Mike and Gail Yanney and Bill and Lisa Roskens Attendance: 416 Amount Raised: $220,000 Mission: Provide relevant educational and entertaining opportunities within the region that exceed customer expectations, while preserving our community’s vibrant cultural history.
JOY AND STEPHEN ABELS
DEBBY DURHAM AND FAMILY
LYNNE AND JOHN BOYER
About: Beautiful architecture blends with memories of a time gone by at The Durham Museum. Making its home in one of Omaha’s most unique treasures, Union Station, The Durham Museum offers a fascinating look at the history of our region and offers a broad range of traveling exhibits covering subjects ranging from history and culture to science, industry and more through our affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution and strong ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and the Field Museum. Proceeds from the event will be used to expand the museum’s educational reach within the community. For more Information: 402.444.5071 | www.durhammuseum.org
GAIL AND MIKE YANNEY
BOB AND JUDY BATES, HAL AND BEVERLY MAURER, DIANE AND BEN NELSON WITH PHYLLIS AND DEL TOEBBEN 54
DR. STANLEY AND DOROTHY TRUHLSEN AND FAMILY
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