Community & Special Events

Film & Friends with Jewish Family Services

Ages 55+ | Free admission | Open to JCC members and non members

Friday, December 19 | F1
1 pm

Staenberg Omaha JCC
Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater

Jewish Family Service presents free, monthly movie showings at the at the J. Open to members and non members, age 55 and older. This program is made possible by a grant from the Milton S. & Corinne N. Livingston Fund. Concessions will be available for purchase outside the theater.

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Candlelight Concerts in Omaha*

*This is an external rental and not a JCC sponsored event.

December 21
6:30 pm | Christmas Carols on Strings
8:45 pm | Christmas Carols on Strings

January 24
6:30 pm | The Best of Hans Zimmer
8:45 pm | Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Staenberg Omaha JCC
Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater

Enjoy Candlelight concerts! The best concerts performed under candlelights with live performers. This is an external rental performing at the Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater. For ticketing questions or concerns, please reach out to hello@feverup.com

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Birds of Nebraska: Through Our Lens

Sunday, January 18
2:00 -3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10
Held at the Staenberg Omaha JCC in the Benjamin & Anna E. Wiesman Family Reception Room

In conjunction with the Central Flyway Photography exhibit coming to the Pop Up space of the Eisenberg Gallery this January

Photographers Gabriel Rivera and Jennifer Blankenship Rivera of Central Flyway Photography invite you to join them on a visual journey through the heart of Nebraska, where the Central Flyway carries millions of birds across the continent each year. Based in Omaha, the artists live at a natural crossroads, where the deciduous forests of the east meet the grasslands of the Great Plains and the doorway to the Rockies begins. It’s a landscape that reflects the incredible diversity of birds that pass through and call this region home. This presentation tells the story of how the artists discovered the world of birding and, in time, how photography became their way of exploring it more deeply. Drawing on their backgrounds in biology and psychology, they are fascinated not only by how birds look, but by how they live: their behavior, their character, and their connection to the landscapes they inhabit. Through images and stories, the artists share an intimate look at the birds of Nebraska and beyond, while hoping to inspire a deeper appreciation for the beauty and wonder waiting all around.

Learn more about Central Flyway Photography here.

Watercolor Workshops

Staenberg Omaha JCC

Experience the enjoyment of creative growth through this series of one-day watercolor workshops led by international and award-winning watercolor artist, Telagio Baptista. 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.

March 15: Full Day Portrait Workshop

During this 6-hour workshop participants will learn how to paint portraits in a loose style. This approach is achieved through techniques such as using broad brushstrokes, bold colors, and simplified shapes, and focusing on the overall structure and feeling rather than precise rendering.

Sunday, March 15
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  (6-hour workshop)
Topic: Portraits, Painting Loose

$130 Member
$150 Non-Member

July 26: Plein Air Painting

Plein air painting is an exercise in capturing the landscape as you see it. This workshop will be held outdoors. Participants will study the ephemeral qualities of the light on the landscape and paint what they observe. In the event of rain class will be held inside the JCC.  Full details on class location will be communicated to those registered

Sunday, July 26
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.  (3-hour workshop)
Topic: Plein Air Painting

$65 Member
$75 Non-Member

November 15: Painting Clouds

Participants will learn various techniques on how to paint watercolor clouds and atmosphere.

Sunday, November 15
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  (6-hour workshop)
Topic: Painting Clouds

$65 Member
$75 Non-Member

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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Live at the Levine: Rangbrook Ensemble

Thursday, March 5
6:30 pm | Cocktail Hour
7:30 pm | Show

$10 Advance
$15 Day of Show

Staenberg Omaha JCC
Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater

Founded in 2011, the Rangbrook Ensemble is a group of professional chamber musicians made up of Omaha and Lincoln-based players. Members of the ensemble are active in the Omaha and Lincoln Symphonies and various music education programs throughout the Southeast Nebraska area. More information can be found at www.rangbrookensemble.org

Spring Vendor Market

Sunday, March 15
11 am-3 pm

Free Admission | No registration necessary for attendees

Staenberg Omaha JCC

The Spring Vendor Market is held in the Goldstein Venue. Admission is free and open to the community. For vendor information, reach out to rentals@jccomaha.org. Vendor registration opens January 12th for Members and January 19th for non-members.

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Live from the Levine: Cher and Gene Klosner “Siblings, Songs, and Their Stories”

Thursday, March 19
6:30 pm | Cocktail Hour
7:30 pm | Show

$20 Advance
$25 Day of Show

Staenberg Omaha JCC
Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater

Some siblings fight, some siblings compete, and then some siblings, like award-winning artists Cher and Gene Klosner, come together as Acoustic Pop Rock Singer/Songwriters, wowing audiences with their catchy, groovin’, from the gut, gets-stuck-in-your-head songs and their stories. Open to members and non members of all ages.

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Circle Theater Presents: Descendents

Saturday, March 28
7 pm
Sunday, March 29
2 pm

Tickets: $20

Staenberg Omaha JCC
Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films! Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?