Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus

 

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!

February 27 – Strong Woman Fitness Pop Up
March 13 – Music Appreciation: Jazz
March 18 – First Aid: Counteracting Active Threat Training
March 20Aging in the Modern World Talk with Dr. Julie Masters
March 21 – Free Movie – Field of Dreams

Circle Theater Auditions

A Superhero Summer: July 7-11
The JCC and the Circle Theatre are excited to present a week-long theater intensive this summer themed around a new work called Axolotlman, written by Mariah L. Richardson. Kids, 6th grade and older, are encouraged to apply for an audition. If selected, kids will participate in the week-long theater intensive and production. All applications and auditions will go through the Circle Theatre. The Intensive is presented free of charge and there are only 16 spots for JCC Members. Apply to audition today. Open to JCC members only. Not familiar with Circle Theater? Check it out here

Applications Available February 18 – March 7
View the application here.

Superhero Summer Theater Intensive: Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Final Performance: Friday, July 11th at 4:30 p.m.
FREE! Only 16 Spots Available!
View the application here.  Questions? Call (402) 334-6405 or email sshinbara@jccomaha.org

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 here

New! J Rock

Saturday, March 15 – The Karma Police
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. This special performance will feature the entire In Rainbows album as the band is looking forward to taking advantage of a large stage with intimate seating. 

Concert will be held in the Alan J. Levine Theater at the J. Come early and enjoy a drink at the J-Bar. Purchase tickets online or at (402) 334-6457.


 
Tickets
$15 Advance
$20 at Door
Tickets available here

Jazz at the J: Terri 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 theater. The J Bar will have assorted beverages available for purchase.

Tickets
$20 Advance
$25 at Door
Tickets available here

Jewish Press & NJHS Writing Workshop

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.

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 available here

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
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

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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