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1951 to 1970

The Left Bank of Omaha Oral History Project examines a twenty year period - from 1951 through 1970. While the Associated Artists of Omaha formed in the late 1940's and the Joslyn Art Museum, Tuesday Musicals, the Omaha Community Playhouse and other creative venues even earlier, this project
focuses on the two decades wherein cultural institutions, businesses and individuals were
entwined in a celebration of the arts.


The Left Bank of Omaha is an expansive project and we beg your patience as we
develop on-line pages for all.  And, please, contact us if you have additional information.


1951 - First Beaux Arts Ball held May 12 at Carter Lake Club
1952 - Beaux Arts Ball May 17 at Hotel Fontenelle; Ballroom Dance Classes,
1953 - Beaux Arts Ball May 23 at Musik Verein Hall, Theme: Paris 1890s
1954 - Research continues
1955 - Beaux Arts Ball April 23 at Carter Lake Club, Theme: Circus; Henry Fonda & Dorothy Maguire at Playhouse
1956 - University of Omaha Theatre: "The Barretts of Wimpole Street";
1957 - John Dols Andrews One Man Show; Associated Artists of Omaha (AAO) tree trim party, Sidewalk Art and Jazz show on Douglas County Courthouse grounds
1958 - Research continues
1959 - Beaux Arts Ball at Paxton Hotel; Tony Cennamo and The Jazz All Stars at City Auditorium; Creighton University spring musical preview party
1960 - Beaux Arts Ball May 21 at Carter Lake Club, Theme: Ball Fantastique; Milton Wolsky One Man Show; Toby Rappolt's American Composers Showcase; American Composer's Showcase after party; Contemporary Art in Music and Dance at Joslyn;

1961 - Hettie Marie Andrews One Woman Show;
1962 - Research continues
1963 - Research continues
1964 - Beaux Arts Ball May 16; Theme: Un Notte Italia
1965 - Research continues
1966 - Research continues
1967 - Research continues
1968 - Research continues
1969 - Research continues
1970 - Research continues

Miscellaneous - An assortment of photos and materials for which dates have not been determined. Take a look -- Perhaps you can help further identify them!

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