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The May 8th Arts and Culture Report

By Joe Champion
May 8, 2025

Amplify Arts has announced RE-WORK, their next Generator Series project, which opens Friday, May 9th at Generator Space, located at 1804 Vinton Street. Organized by Alternate Currents cohort member John Paul, the show examines past as prologue with work by artists who borrow, reassemble and remix history.

Run For The Roses Music and Arts Festival takes place this week at Brokedown Palace at 88th & Maple Street, from Thursday, May 8 to Saturday, May 10. The festival features 14+ bands over three days, five cover bands, local vendors, artists and more. Tickets and more information can be found at https://runfortherosesfestival.com/

The Omaha Community Playhouse will hold auditions May 12 and 13 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. for their upcoming play, The River Bride, written by Marisela Treviño Orta and directed by Alex Rodriguez. To sign up for an audition, fill out the form at https://omahaplayhouse.com/get-involved/upcoming-auditions/

Culxr House is hosting Soulful Freestyle Friday on May 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The free event is meant to gather together and embrace freestyle Hip Hop and Poetry.

Garden Party Omaha, a free music festival featuring an all-women lineup of local and regional musicians, has announced that it’s leveling up in its 4th year. Garden Party has grown out of its 100 percent D.I.Y, Benson roots into a larger stage at Sonny’s in Aksarben, thanks to support by Noddle Companies. The event takes place on May 10 from 2:00 to 11:00 p.m.

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