The Fall Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park is here!

The Fall Platte River Art Show is here!  This weekend, November 15th through the 17th, head on out to Mahoney State Park to the Peter Kiewitt Lodge and enjoy the day!  We talk with Nia Karmann, Promoter and Organizer of the Platte River Art Show and Owner of Nye Street Studios.  On Friday evening, there is a wine and cheese event to kick off the evening, and you can get food anytime this weekend at Carl's Restaurant in the Peter Kiewitt Lodge.  Nia tells us about all of the artists who are at the show and what you can expect!  From glass, to photography, metal art and paintings, and more, there is a lot to check out and start your Christmas list with beautiful and personal handmade items.
PLATTE RIVER ART SHOW CONTACT INFO
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083554623192
Website: https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/fall-platte-river-art-show-at-e-t-mahoney-state-park/2024-11-15/
 
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VIA Omaha opens "Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties" by Jen Silverman at the Shelterbelt Theatre!

Five different women - all named Betty - who are of different backgrounds and gender identities, all converge to share their story about anger, sex, love and theatre.  The play was written by Jen Silverman, and it premiered in Washington DC in 2018.  High comedy and high energy, this play is sure to entertain and yet address the issues of women, feminism, LGBTQ identity, sexuality and loneliness.
Please note, there is strong language and mild adult themes in this play.
Don't miss this high-energy and funny play with an all female cast - the first all female cast produced by VIA Omaha!  
The Cast: 
Betty 1:  Jennifer Gilg
Betty 2:  Madi Barker
Betty 3:  Delaney Jackson
Betty 4:  Shailoh Eggerson
Betty 5:  Amie James
Voices in Alliance (VIA Omaha) Ticket & Contact Info:
Tickets Info and Website: https://www.viaomaha.org/ 
Ticket Link:  Eventbrite link.
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VIAOmaha/ 
This production will be performed at the Shelterbelt Theatre located at 4383 Nicholas Street #STE 204 Omaha, NE 68131.
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SNAP! Productions opens "Freakshow" by Carson Kreitzer on November 8th!

Here's a serious and deeply complex play you don't want to miss this season:  "Freakshow" (1999) by Carson Kreitzer at SNAP! Productions opens November 8th!  The Platte River Bard spoke to Giles Russo and Nick Knipe and discussed what this production has in store for you!
The setting: Behind the scenes of a traveling Freakshow, those who have been outcasts from society bond into a unique but dysfunctional family.  You will see their vulnerabilities and humanity in scenes of dialogue and poetry.
Find out all about it here at the Platte River Bard Podcast! 
"Freakshow" opens November 8th and runs from 8th-10th, 14-16, 18th, and the 21-23rd.  Industry Night is November 18th and is Pay-What-You-Can.  
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SNAP! PRODUCTIONS
Snap Productions at Ghost Light Theatre is located at 2221 Thurston Circle, Bellevue, Nebraska.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.snapproductions.com
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