August 2024

Thursday, August  15 - Sunday, October 6 — ART SHOW:  Annual Artists Invitational

Our yearly season-opener featuring new two- and three-dimensional works by Omaha’s best artists. All art is available for purchase. 

Gallery, Tuesday - Friday, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am-2:30 pm

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Thursday, August  15 — August Art Walk with our Castle and Cathedral District

Join us for the gala opening of our Artists Invitational show, with a reception and opportunities to meet the artists.

​5:00-8:00 pm

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September 2024

 

Thursday, September 19 — September Art Walk with our Castle and Cathedral District

A prime opportunity to view our Artists’ Invitational show before it closes!

5:00-8:00 pm

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Thursday, September 19,  — TALK: Secrets to Collecting Art (or Just About Anything)

Cathedral Arts Project board member and published author Bob Weil shares tips and tricks about how he and his wife began and grew a collection of art systematically, thoughtfully, and on a budget. Learn some of the basic techniques for starting or enhancing your collecting journey, including identifying your passion, doing your research, establishing a budget, developing a plan, and displaying your collection. Questions welcome. Reception follows.

6:30 pm, Lecture Hall​

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October 2024

October–December — LITERARY FESTIVAL celebrating Willa Cather with the Castle and Cathedral District

An extended festival by our arts district partner Joslyn Castle and Gardens focusing on the works and influence of Nebraska’s own favorite author, Willa Cather, including reading groups, presentations, exhibits, and more. Full schedule at JoslynCastle.com. 

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October 17, 2024–November — Vintage Market

An expertly curated collection of visual art, small furniture pieces, tableware, and ephemera to help begin or round out your end-of-the-year gift giving.

Gallery, Tuesday - Friday, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am-2:30 pm

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Thursday, October 17 — October Art Walk with the Castle and Cathedral District

A quiet and unhurried opportunity to view Saint Barnabas Church’s unique and exquisite collection of stained glass by the venerable English firm Kemp. Also a perfect time to browse and buy at CAP’s annual Vintage Market!

5:00-8:00 pm, Arts District

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November 2024

Sunday, November 10 — CONCERT: Benedictine College Chamber Choir

Join Maestro/Professor Timothy Tharaldson and one of the Midwest’s finest chamber choirs in a varied program chosen especially with the Omaha Cathedral in mind. Reception follows.

3:00 pm, Cathedral

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Saturday, November 16 — LECTURE: Thomas Rogers Kimball Lecture 
An engaging lecture by former Nebraska capitol architect Bob Riley about the celebrated architect Thomas Rogers Kimball, who designed Saint Cecilia’s Cathedral and other Nebraska landmarks.

10 am-12 noon, Lecture Hall

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Sunday, November 24 — CONCERT: Saint Cecilia Cathedral Choir, with Omaha Chamber Music

Saint Cecilia’s Choir, among Omaha’s most exciting and venerable ensembles, joins with Omaha Chamber Music for a lively concert of diverse works, including music for voices and brass.

3:00 pm, Cathedral

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December 2024

Christmas Market

Amazingly beautiful items for the season from artists near and far, curated by the staff of Omaha’s finest gift shop. Dates to be determined, Tuesday - Friday, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am-2:30 pm

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Friday, December 6, 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 8, 2:00 pm (matinee)

CONCERTS: Christmas at the Cathedral (separately ticketed by performers)

An annual Omaha tradition with the Omaha Symphonic Chorus and orchestra. (Programs on both days are identical)

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January 2025

Sunday, January 5 – Sunday, February 23 — ART SHOW: Light and Glass

Introducing the ‘Light’ theme of this year’s Flower Festival, a show dedicated to the work of talented glass artists. All art is available for purchase.

Gallery, Tuesday - Friday, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am-2:30 pm

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Friday, January 24 – Sunday, January 26 — Flower Festival

One of the city’s longest-running and best-loved arts events, featuring this year’s theme of ‘Let There Be Light’, with Nebraska’s most creative and distinguished floral artists. 

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Friday, January 24

Ticketed Preview and Dessert Party ($30.00)

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cathedral & Gallery

For Reservations, call 402-551-4888

 

Saturday, January 25

Free and Open to the Public

9:00 am - 10:00 am - SPECIAL NEEDS VIEWING

10:00 am - 5:00 pm - OPEN TO ALL

Cathedral

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Sunday, January 26

Free and Open to the Public

(Noon - 5:00 pm - OPEN TO ALL)

Cathedral

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February 2025

Sunday, February 16— CONCERT: Bach Celebration with Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer

A popular annual organ concert, this year featuring the Cathedral’s own esteemed organist in a program showing the extensive influence of the greatest composer for the ‘King of Instruments.”

3:00 pm, Cathedral

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March 2025

Sunday, March 2 – Sunday, April 20 — ART SHOW: Saints Above & Sinners Below: Mexican and Spanish Colonial Devotional Art from 1720 to 1975

An exhibition of Mexican and South American art spanning two centuries and rarely seen in this region, including large Spanish Colonial paintings, Mexican retablos, and ex votos—the last of these often created by untrained artists for working class people in thanks for a miracle granted. A perfect complement to the Cathedral’s permanent collection of Spanish-American works.
Gallery, Tuesday - Friday, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am-2:30 pm

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LECTURES:

Saints Above & Sinners Below: Mexican Devotional Art on Tin from 1820 to 1975

Thursday, March 13, 6:00 pm, Lecture Hall

Saturday, March 15, 10:00 am, Charla de Galería (en Español)

Bard Early College scholar and published author Dr. Kinga Novak explores the fascinating history behind Mexican devotional  retablos and ex-votos in our ‘Saints Above, Sinners Below’ exhibition, including their subjects, styles, makers, and owners. (Saturday lecture is the same as the Thursday lecture, except in Spanish).​

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Thursday, March 27 — CONCERT: Westminster Cathedral Choir (from the UK)

A rare and exciting opportunity to hear the celebrated choir of men and boys from London’s Catholic Cathedral in a wide-ranging concert of their most popular repertory from their recent recordings. Experience the world-famous English choral tradition at its best. (ticketed event).

7:00 pm, Cathedral

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LECTURE: Reginald Mills Silby of Westminster and Omaha

In conjunction with the visit of Westminster Cathedral Choir, Dr. Kevin Vogt speaks about prominent musician Reginald Mills Silby, who was assistant director of the the Choir early in its history and later music director here at Saint Cecilia Cathedral of Omaha. Date & time to be determined.

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April 2025

Thursday, April 17 — April Art Walk with our Castle and Cathedral District 

A last opportunity to see the exhibit ‘Mexican and Spanish Colonial Devotional Art’ before it closes on Easter Day.

5:00-8:00 pm

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May 2025

Sunday, May 4 – June — ART SHOW: Watercolors of Telagio Baptista

A rare solo gallery show by Omaha’s favorite watercolorist: a perfect expression of the beauty of Spring.
Gallery, Tuesday - Friday, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am-2:30 pm

Watercolor Workshops by Telagio Baptista, Saturday mornings, May 31, June 7 and June 14 (pre-registration required)

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Thursday, May 15 — May Art Walk with our Castle and Cathedral District 

Enjoy a full show of Telagio Baptista watercolors in CAP’s professional gallery, one of Omaha’s hidden gems.

5:00-8:00 pm

CONCERT: Young Artists Recital, May 2025, Cathedral

Our first annual Young Artists Recital featuring a new chamber work by Omaha composer Winston Schneider featuring talented student performers. Reception follows. Time to be determined.

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ART SHOW: Young Artists of Saint Cecilia School, Summer 2025

View new works by the artistically talented students of Saint Cecilia School (Christine Koehn, art teacher), specially curated for the CAP Gallery.  Tuesday - Friday, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am-2:30 pm

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