Community & Special Events
NEW! 100th Anniversary Events
We’re planning a year full of fun events to celebrate our 100th year, including a series of “pop up” classes, based off of a JCC programming card from the 1930s. All events will be held on the Staenberg Kooper Fellman campus. Join us! More programs coming soon. Click here to learn more!
January 16 – Womens Gym Class
February 11 – Musica Appreciation: Classical
February 13 – Latin Dancing
February 18 – First Aid: Stop the Bleed Trainin
February 20 – Community Blood Drive
March 13 – Music Appreciation: Jazz
March 18 – First Aid: Counteracting Active Threat Training
March 20 – Aging in the Modern World
Oliver! the Musical
Open to the public
To purchase tickets:
Click the date below you wish to attend
Thursday, December 19th at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
Held in the Alan J. Levine Theater at the J.
Those without a Daxko account can contact Esther Katz at ekatz@jccomaha.org to purchase tickets.
General Admission Tickets
$12.50 in advance / $15 at door
Advanced purchase is strongly recommended. Tickets will only be available for purchase at the door if any remain
Patron Level Tickets
$50 per ticket
Richard Knox Lecture: Neil Diamond
Thursday, January 16
7:00 p.m.
Weisman Room
Members: $10
Non: $12
Register online with Daxko
This new, multi-media presentation by Richard Knox will review Neil Diamond’s remarkable career, show videos of memorable numbers and examine his life from his early years through his concerts and television appearances. This event is open to all. Registration required. Register at www.jccomaha.org or at (402) 334-6419. Learn more at www.rknoxlectures.com.
New! J Rock
Thursday, January 30 – The Silent Flame Within
7:30 p.m.
Join us for this new series of rock concerts featuring some of the areas best bands! The January concert will feature The Silent Flame Within, Dis, and Swingset. J Rock concerts will be held either in the Linda K. & Nelson Gordman Black Box Theater or the Alan J. Levine Theater at the J. Come early and enjoy a preshow drink in the lobby. The J Bar will have assortied beverages available for purchase. Purchase tickets online or at (402) 334-6457.
Tickets
$10 Advance
$12 at Door
Tickets available online soon
Community Blood Drive
Thursday, February 20
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Staenberg Omaha JCC welcomes the American Red Cross for a community blood drive. Hosting a blood drive coincides with our core commitment of giving back to the community. According to the American Red Cross on average there is someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds. With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone in need. Please schedule your donation online using the link below.
Shirley & Leonard Goldstein Community Engagement Venue
Free, Open to all community
Register through the American Red Cross
Jewish Press & JFO Writing Workshop
Thursdays: Jan.16, Feb.2, Mar.20, Apr.17
6:00 p.m.
Noshery
If you have wanted to write your family’s story, that great American novel, or try your hand at poetry, join us! ‘Write With Us,’ the recent collaboration between the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society and the Jewish Press, will continue in smaller format with these upcoming workshops. Join us from 6-8 p.m. in the Noshery at the Staenberg Omaha JCC.
Register by contacting Jessi at jtaylor@jewishomaha.org or Annette at avandekamp@jewishomaha.org. There is no cost to attend, although donations are always welcome. All levels welcome.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Register online through Daxko or at (402)334-6419.
New! Winter Watercolor Intensive: Portrait Painting
Members & Non, Ages 18+
February 9, 16 & 23
Sundays, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Member: $275 | Non:$295
code: 01-0209
Join award-winning watercolor artist, Telagio Baptista, for this new winter Watercolor Intensive at the JCC. Over there consecutive Sundays, participants will work on completing a portrait of their choice. (Please bring a 8 ” x 10″ copy of the photo you wish to paint from). This program is open to Members & Non Members, ages 18+. If you have questions on the class please contact Telagio at (402) 249-8241 or telagiowatercolorist@gmail.com.
Registration for the Winter Watercolor Intensive includes all three dates. Each class is four hours long, totaling twelve hours of time with the instructor. Snacks will be provided.
Supply List
General Supply List
If possible, participants should bring the following items with them to each workshop.
- Watercolor Paints (Winsor Newton Cotman small tubes, or any inexpensive brand)
- Watercolor Paper Pad (140lb cold press / 11×14 or any size close) any brand
- Various Watercolor Brushes: Small round synthetic brushes (#2 & #6), Flat synthetic brushes (1/4” & 1” wide), Fiber brush (#4)
- White Palette with Several Painting Wells
- Mounting Board: Used to accommodate 11×14 watercolor paper as work surface (gatorboard, thin plywood, cooking sheet, foam core board or artist’s drawing board)
- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (grocery store)
- Masking Tape or Artist White Tape (1”W)
- 2 Water Containers (cups, recycled food containers, jars, etc.)
- 2B Pencil & White or Kneaded Eraser
- 1 color copy (8.5″ x 11″) of the image you wish to work from
- 1 black and white copy (8.5″ x 11″) of the image you wish to work from
Can’t find an item? Don’t worry. We can loan any missing supplies.
Questions? Please contact Telagio at (402) 249-8241 or telagiowatercolorist@gmail.com
New! Jelly Filled Jams
Sunday, March 9 – Austin Mitchell & the Crew, Forest, Angeline Kay
12:00 p.m.
Jelly Filled Jams is a new concert series featuring local singer-songwriters and bands from the Omaha area. Come enjoy an afternoon of music with donuts and coffee. the J Bar will be serving alcoholic beverages, as well! Concerts will be held either in the Linda K. & Nelson Gordman Black Box Theater or the Alan J. Levine Theater at the J. Come early and enjoy a preshow drink in the lobby. The J Bar will have assortied beverages available for purchase. Purchase tickets online or at (402) 334-6457.
Tickets
$10 Advance
$12 at Door
Tickets available online soon
New! J Rock
Saturday, March 15 – The Karma Police
7:30 p.m.
Join us for this new series of rock concerts featuring some of the areas best bands! The March concert will feature The Karma Police, a Radiohead tribute band. J Rock concerts will be held either in the Linda K. & Nelson Gordman Black Box Theater or the Alan J. Levine Theater at the J. Come early and enjoy a preshow drink in the lobby. The J Bar will have assortied beverages available for purchase. Purchase tickets online or at (402) 334-6457.
Tickets
$15 Advance
$20 at Door
Tickets available online soon
Jazz at the J: Terry Jo Jenkins
Thursday, March 20
7:30 p.m.
Terri Jo has been singing professionally since her childhood days. Growing up she toured with her sisters and performed at festivals, state & country fairs, churches and local television shows. Later, after recording several records, she performed across the US & in Canada as a soloist and in concert with notable singer/songwriters such as Peggy Seeger. Her music interests expanded to Jazz with her performance in ‘Jazz Factory’. She moved to Denver and sang with the Park Hill Brass nonet, in the Rocky Mountain Jazz Trio, and with nationally recognized pianist, Jeff Jenkins. She then moved back to Nebraska to be near family. She continues to perform Jazz, Americana & Blues music. She continues her work in Colorado as creator and director of the annual SongBird Vocal Jazz Fest.
Jazz at the J is held in the Alan J. Levine Theater at the J. Come early and enjoy a preshow drink in the lobby. The J Bar will have assortied beverages available for purchase.
Tickets
$20 Advance
$25 at Door
Tickets will be available online soon
Spring Vendor Market
Sunday, March 23
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Goldstein Community Engagement Venue
Save the date! The Spring Vendor Market will be held on Sunday, March 23rd from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. held in the Goldstein Venue. Admission is free and it is open to the community. There will be raffles and coffee! Mimosas will also be available for purchase for those 21+.
Interested in being a vendor?
Contact us at rentals@jccomaha.org to get started!
“Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition” by the Circle Theater
Open to the public, All Ages
Saturday, April 5 | 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 6 | 2:00 p.m.
By L. Frank Baum, with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
This beloved story of a young girl’s adventure in a magical land has been entertaining audiences for over a century. Now the Circle Theater is proud to bring a youth edition of this classic to the stage. Open to all. Tickets will go on sale in February.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Register online through Daxko or at (402)334-6419.
Individual Classes
Member: $65 | Non: $75
class codes at right
Watercolor Workshops
Members & Non, Ages 18+
Select Sundays, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Experience the enjoyment of creative growth through this series of one-day watercolor workshops led by international and award-winning watercolor artist, Telagio Baptista. Members & Non Members, ages 18+, of all skill levels are welcome. Whether you have painted all your life or just want a new hobby, these workshops will provide you with the time and guidance to elevate your painting. Participants will receive individualized guidance from the instructor.
Registration for Watercolor Workshops is per class. Each workshop is three hours. Register online or by calling (402) 334-6419.
Sunday, May 11
Artistic Gouache Painting | code:01-0511
Sunday, August 10
Plain Aire Painting (outdoors) | code: 01-0810
Sunday, November 9
Learning to Paint Loose | code:01-1109
Supply List
If possible, participants should bring the following items with them to each workshop.
- Watercolor Paints (Winsor Newton Cotman small tubes, or any inexpensive brand)
- Watercolor Paper Pad (140lb cold press / 11×14 or any size close) any brand
- Various Watercolor Brushes: Small round synthetic brushes (#2 & #6), Flat synthetic brushes (1/4” & 1” wide), Fiber brush (#4)
- White Palette with Several Painting Wells
- Mounting Board: Used to accommodate 11×14 watercolor paper as work surface (gatorboard, thin plywood, cooking sheet, foam core board or artist’s drawing board)
- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (grocery store)
- Masking Tape or Artist White Tape (1”W)
- 2 Water Containers (cups, recycled food containers, jars, etc.)
- 2B Pencil & White or Kneaded Eraser
Can’t find an item? Don’t worry. We can loan any missing supplies.
Questions? Please contact Telagio at (402) 249-8241 or telagiowatercolorist@gmail.com
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