Jazz on the Green Annual Event Jazz on the Green is an Omaha tradition that dates back all the way to 1975. Long held at the Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha Performing Arts moved the concert series to the newly renovated Turner Park in 2010. The park’s wide open green spaces and... |
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Jazz on the Green: Luigi Inc., a Luigi Waites tribute Event Jazz on the Green returns for the 26th year! Formerly held at the Joslyn Museum, Jazz on the Green has moved for 2010 and is now being held at Turner Park, the centerpiece of Mutual of Omaha’s new Midtown Crossing complex. August 5th will... |
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Jazz on the Green: Orquesta Alto Maiz Event August 5th will feature Orquesta Alto Maiz. Orquesta Alto Maiz formed at the University of Northern Iowa way back in 1986. Since then, the 11 piece band has blazed a unique trail across the Heartland, bringing their special blend of Latin dance music,... |
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Jazz on the Green: Praire Cats and Grand Marquis Event July 29th will feature Prairie Cats and Grand Marquis. Local Omahans Prairie Cats formed in 1998 as seven-piece band delivering an all-original mix of swing, jazz, and jump-blues. They will be joined by Kansas City jitterbug swing band Grand Marquis.... |
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Jazz on the Green: Sugar Thieves Event July 22nd will feature The Sugar Thieves. The Sugar Thieves are Phoenix, AZ based quartet rooted in blues music but noted for their high energy, jazzy live shows. A powerhouse delta sound forms the base of this "Meat Shakin’ Blues Band... |
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Jazz on the Green: Lao Tizer Event July 15th will feature Lao Tizer. Tizer is a keyboardist and composer who specializes in world and fusion music. Lao will perform with his band, TIZER, in support of his 2009 release, Passages. Jazz on the Green returns for the 26th year! Formerly... |
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Jazz on the Green: Poncho Sanchez Event July 8th will feature Pancho Sanchez. Sanchez, who previously performed in Omaha at the Holland Center in 2008, won a Grammy for for his album, Latin Soul. A conga player and Latin band leader, Sanchez’ music also mixes in Afro-Cuban and bebop... |
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Urban Omaha - The Ultimate Adventure Race Event If you think you’re fit and know the city of Omaha, we have the race for you! You’ll need a bike, a sense of humor, and, of course, a sense of adventure—this is an adventure race after all! Even if you have no idea what an... |