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SUMMARY:NE SciFest Ice Cream
DESCRIPTION:Available all April long\, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: GALACTIC PEANUT BUTTER BLITZ . \nGalactic Peanut Butter Bliss: Chocolate Ice Cream\, Reese’s Cups\, Cookie Dough and Reese’s Pieces. \nFor the entire month of April\, every Galactic Peanut Butter Blitz Pint sold\, $1 will be donated to NE SciFest.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/ne-scifest-ice-cream/
LOCATION:eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato\, 5001 Underwood Ave\, Omaha\, NE\, 68132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
DESCRIPTION:BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275\,000 LEGO® bricks\, including a majestic monarch butterfly\, a hovering hummingbird\, a sly fox\, and more! Ignite your imagination\, make your own brick-built creations\, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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SUMMARY:Our Wildflowers by Betni Kalk
DESCRIPTION:“Our Wildflowers” is a collection of paintings by Betni Kalk that are inspired by wildflowers from Nebraska and beyond. The exhibit\, at Lauritzen Gardens\, features vibrant depictions of the insects that rely on these flowers\, tranquil tree groupings framed by sunlight\, and dramatic cloudscapes that hover over the Nebraska landscape. Each piece invites viewers to connect with the beauty of nature and the delicate ecosystems that surround us. \nARTIST BIO\nBethany “Betni” Kalk is an artist\, designer\, muralist\, advocate of community art and professor of art and design. She was born in Canada and at age three her missionary parents moved the family to Papua New Guinea (PNG) where they lived for 10 years. She lived in the States for high school\, college and graduate school where she studied graphic design\, painting\, and drawing. When not teaching\, she explores the natural landscapes of other countries\, and visits different regions of the U.S. to and from artist residencies. \nShe has exhibited in numerous locations including Lexington\, Milwaukee\, Minneapolis\, New York\, Omaha and San Francisco. She has received numerous grants and residencies around the U.S. including Sitka Center\, San Juan National Forest\, the Anderson Center and the Pine Needles Program through the Science Museum of Minnesota. \nShe currently lives in Omaha\, NE with her partner and two children where she teaches graphic design at Creighton University in the Computer Science\, Design and Journalism Dept.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/our-wildflowers-by-betni-kalk/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Plants
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SUMMARY:LEGOS at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kearney Public Library for some brick-snapping fun! Come design and build your own creations. The library will provide the LEGOS\, you just need to bring your imagination along. No registration is required for this event.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/legos-at-the-library-3/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:City of Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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