Welcome to the Weekend: March 25th, 2021

THEY ARE SEEKING $1.6 BILLION IN DAMAGES. JOHN: WE WANT TO WELCOME TO THE WEEK. JASMINE GOODMAN HAS GREAT IDEAS FOR EASTER. JASMYN: THE EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA INCLUDES A SCAVENGER HUNT WHERE FAMILIES FIND ALL 14 OF THE LARGE COLORED EGGS, AND RECEIVING EASTER SURPRISE. EGG DECORATING ALLOWS YOU TO HANG YOUR CREATION IN THE GARDEN TREAT, OR TAKE IT HOME. THERE IS A PHOTO OP WITH BIG BUNNY JACK. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT THIS WEEKEND, THAT’S OK. THIS HAPPENING DAILY THROUGH APRIL 11. JOHN: THE WILDLIFE SAFARI IS OPENING FOR THE SEASON. JASMYN: YES. THE DRIVE-THRU NORTH AMERICAN WILDLIFE ADVENTURE OPERATED BY OUR FRIENDS AT OMAHA’S HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM. IT WAS VOTED THE BEST WILDLIFE SAFARI PARK IN USA TODAY’S CAN BEST AWARDS. YOU CAN WALK THE TWO-MILE NATURE TRIALS, YOU CAN SEE BEARS, WOLVES, ELK AND MORE. YOU CAN VISIT THE EAGLE AVIARY. IT’S A FUN WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY OR SUNDAY. JOHN: DEFINITELY. THE DURHAM MUSEUM HAS EXHIBIT, “BEYOND THE VOTE.” JASMYN: THE MUSEUM CREATED THIS EXHIBIT TO HONOR THE MONTH. IT DIVES INTO THE IMPACT OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT AND EXPLORES HOW THE THEMES OF THE SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT STILL RESONATE. IT INCLUDES PIECES FROM THE SMITHSONIAN, THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, AND CONTEMPORARY WORKS INSPIRED BY VINTAGE SUFFRAGE PIECES BY FIVE LOCAL ARTISTS. JOHN: IF YOU MISSED ANYTHING, HAVE IT ONLINE AT KETV.COM. THANK YO

Welcome to the Weekend: March 25th, 2021


Easter ExtravaganzaLauritzen GardensDaily 9am-5pm beginning Friday, March 26$10 Adults (13+)/$5 Children (ages 3-12)Free for Children 2 and under & MembersLauritzen Gardens is offering a distanced outdoor activity for the whole family to enjoy (at your convenience) before and after the Easter holidayEvent highlights:Scavenger Hunt: Locate all 14 large colored eggs in the garden and receive a fun, Easter-themed surpriseDecorate an egg to hang on the Gardens trees or to take homeTake pictures with Big Baby Jack, their bronze bunnyLook for a series of sandwich boards throughout the garden, with fun facts and hands-free activitiesCan’t make it this weekend? The event is happening daily through April 11While you’re at Lauritzen Gardens: Keep your eyes peeled for spring bloomsCheck out the daffodil walk near the rose garden450,000 white and yellow daffodils will bloom this spring–may be in the beginning stages (but expect peak bloom around mid-April)The first daffodil of the season to bloom has been named Henrietta by Gardens staffPart of their multi-year goal to add one million daffodils to the gardenEnjoy lunch in the café open 11am-2pm daily – enjoy a selection of sandwiches, salads and dessertsView ‘Fantastical Folklore,’ their current exhibit with installations by Gardens staff and local artistsCOVID-19 safety measures: Masks are required indoorsTimed tickets are requiredWildlife Safari Park Opens for the SeasonLee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari – 16406 N 292nd St. off I-80, Exit 426Open Daily 9am-5pm beginning Saturday, March 27$8 (ages 12+)/$6 Children (ages 3-11)/Free for Children (2 & Under)A four-mile, drive-through North American wildlife adventure operated by Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & AquariumRecently voted Best Wildlife Park in the country in USA Today 10 Best awards (2018)Get a taste of a real safari by coming face-to-face with North American animals lCheck out the visitors center and snack bar/gift shop, and small mammals and birds (like owls) just outsideMore park highlightsWalk the 2-mile nature trails surrounding the park’s lakeHike to an overlook to view bears, wolves, elk, bison, pelicans and other waterfowlStep inside the Eagle Aviary, home to bald eagles and cattle egretsCOVID-19 safety measures: Social distancing measures are in place, so visitors can explore outside their vehiclesFace masks are strongly encouragedBeyond the Vote The Durham Museum – 801 S 10th StFriday, March 26 (10am-4pm)/Saturday, March 27 (10am-4pm) & Sunday, March 28 (12-4pm)$11 Adults/$8 Seniors/$7 Children (ages 3-12)/Free for Children 2 & under, and MembersMarch is Women’s History Month, and The Durham Museum has an exhibition for those looking to mark the monthExhibition demonstrating the lasting impact of the 19th Amendment Over 100 years ago, women got the right to voteExplores themes at the heart of the suffrage movement and examines how those themes about a woman’s place in the world continue to resonate todayExhibition elements:Pieces from the Smithsonian and Library of Congress, including ‘Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence’ series of photos and factsSuffrage-era (1848-1920) artwork in the form of illustrations, paintings and propagandaContemporary works inspired by vintage suffrage pieces by five local artistsBefore you leave, check out The Durham’s current exhibition, ‘Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World”COVID-19 safety measures:Reservations requiredMasks requiredThis Weekend:Saturday, March 27 – Easter Bunny at Fat Brain Toys @ Village Pointe Shopping CenterSaturday, March 27 – Bloody Mary Tour on Ollie The Trolley @ Report In PubSunday, March 28 – Public Tours @ Joslyn CastleOngoing Events:Through April 1, 2021 – COMMUNITY 2020 @ KANEKOThrough April 11, 2021 – Revisiting America: The Prints of Currier & Ives @ Joslyn Art MuseumThrough April 11, 2021 – Bug Squad @ Omaha Children’s MuseumThrough April 25, 2021 – Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World @ The Durham MuseumThrough April 25, 2021 – Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! @ The Rose TheaterThrough May 9, 2021 – Fantastical Folklore @ Lauritzen GardensThrough Sept 5, 2021 – Fairytale Land @ Omaha Children’s MuseumThrough Jan 30, 2022 – Beyond the Vote @ The Durham Museum

Lauritzen Gardens

Daily 9am-5pm beginning Friday, March 26

$10 Adults (13+)/$5 Children (ages 3-12)Free for Children 2 and under & Members

  • Lauritzen Gardens is offering a distanced outdoor activity for the whole family to enjoy (at your convenience) before and after the Easter holiday
  • Event highlights:
    • Scavenger Hunt: Locate all 14 large colored eggs in the garden and receive a fun, Easter-themed surprise
    • Decorate an egg to hang on the Gardens trees or to take home
    • Take pictures with Big Baby Jack, their bronze bunny
    • Look for a series of sandwich boards throughout the garden, with fun facts and hands-free activities
  • Can’t make it this weekend? The event is happening daily through April 11
  • While you’re at Lauritzen Gardens:
    • Keep your eyes peeled for spring blooms
    • Check out the daffodil walk near the rose garden
      • 450,000 white and yellow daffodils will bloom this spring–may be in the beginning stages (but expect peak bloom around mid-April)
        • The first daffodil of the season to bloom has been named Henrietta by Gardens staff
        • Part of their multi-year goal to add one million daffodils to the garden
      • Enjoy lunch in the café open 11am-2pm daily – enjoy a selection of sandwiches, salads and desserts
      • View ‘Fantastical Folklore,’ their current exhibit with installations by Gardens staff and local artists
  • COVID-19 safety measures:
    • Masks are required indoors
    • Timed tickets are required
  • Wildlife Safari Park Opens for the Season

Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari – 16406 N 292nd St. off I-80, Exit 426

Open Daily 9am-5pm beginning Saturday, March 27

$8 (ages 12+)/$6 Children (ages 3-11)/Free for Children (2 & Under)

  • A four-mile, drive-through North American wildlife adventure operated by Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
  • Recently voted Best Wildlife Park in the country in USA Today 10 Best awards (2018)
  • Get a taste of a real safari by coming face-to-face with North American animals l
  • Check out the visitors center and snack bar/gift shop, and small mammals and birds (like owls) just outside
  • More park highlights
    • Walk the 2-mile nature trails surrounding the park’s lake
    • Hike to an overlook to view bears, wolves, elk, bison, pelicans and other waterfowl
    • Step inside the Eagle Aviary, home to bald eagles and cattle egrets
  • COVID-19 safety measures:
    • Social distancing measures are in place, so visitors can explore outside their vehicles
    • Face masks are strongly encouraged

The Durham Museum – 801 S 10th St

Friday, March 26 (10am-4pm)/Saturday, March 27 (10am-4pm) & Sunday, March 28 (12-4pm)

$11 Adults/$8 Seniors/$7 Children (ages 3-12)/Free for Children 2 & under, and Members

  • March is Women’s History Month, and The Durham Museum has an exhibition for those looking to mark the month
  • Exhibition demonstrating the lasting impact of the 19th Amendment
    • Over 100 years ago, women got the right to vote
    • Explores themes at the heart of the suffrage movement and examines how those themes about a woman’s place in the world continue to resonate today
  • Exhibition elements:
    • Pieces from the Smithsonian and Library of Congress, including ‘Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence’ series of photos and facts
    • Suffrage-era (1848-1920) artwork in the form of illustrations, paintings and propaganda
    • Contemporary works inspired by vintage suffrage pieces by five local artists
  • Before you leave, check out The Durham’s current exhibition, ‘Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World”
  • COVID-19 safety measures:
    • Reservations required
    • Masks required

This Weekend:

  • Saturday, March 27 – Easter Bunny at Fat Brain Toys @ Village Pointe Shopping Center
  • Saturday, March 27 – Bloody Mary Tour on Ollie The Trolley @ Report In Pub
  • Sunday, March 28 – Public Tours @ Joslyn Castle

Ongoing Events:

  • Through April 1, 2021 – COMMUNITY 2020 @ KANEKO
  • Through April 11, 2021 – Revisiting America: The Prints of Currier & Ives @ Joslyn Art Museum
  • Through April 11, 2021 – Bug Squad @ Omaha Children’s Museum
  • Through April 25, 2021 – Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World @ The Durham Museum
  • Through April 25, 2021 – Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! @ The Rose Theater
  • Through May 9, 2021 – Fantastical Folklore @ Lauritzen Gardens
  • Through Sept 5, 2021 – Fairytale Land @ Omaha Children’s Museum
  • Through Jan 30, 2022 – Beyond the Vote @ The Durham Museum

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