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Eighth Circuit Judicial ConferenceAugust 6 - 8, 2014Omaha, Nebraska
SOCIAL EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, August 6Opening ReceptionGrand Central Ballroom of the Hilton Omaha6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This year’s opening reception is expected tobe a memorable event. Entertainment willinclude multiple award winning jazz singerCamille Metoyer Moten and her ensemble. Camille has been singing in Omaha for 30years. Her influences range from Jazz andPop to Broadway, Classical andContemporary Christian. It is a performanceyou will not want to miss. There will also beclose up magic by local magician Joe Brogie.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided.
THURSDAY, August 7Law School Alumni BreakfastHilton Omaha7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Local area law schools will host an alumni breakfast. This event will be handled directlyby the law schools. If you plan to attend the Judicial Conference and are interested inattending an alumni breakfast, please RSVP to the contact person listed below for yourparticular school.
University of Nebraska College of LawRSVP to: [email protected]
For questions call: (402) 472-8382
Creighton University School of LawRSVP to: [email protected]
For questions call: (402) 280-3079
University of Iowa College of LawRSVP to: [email protected] questions call: (319) 335-9158
Drake University Law SchoolRSVP to: [email protected]
For questions call: (515) 271-4958
THURSDAY, August 7Conference LuncheonHilton Omaha12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Please join us for lunch as the American Inns of Court present the Eighth CircuitProfessionalism Award and the Eighth Circuit Bar Association presents the 2014Richard S. Arnold Awards for Distinguished Service and Lifetime Achievement.
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, our luncheonspeaker will be President and Chief Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund,Sherrilyn Ifill.
THURSDAY, August 7Bench/Bar ReceptionJoslyn Art Museum2200 Dodge Street5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
An elegant reception, sponsored by theEighth Circuit Bar Association, will be held atthe Joslyn Art Museum.
The Joslyn Art Museum opened in 1931 atthe initiative of Sarah H. Joslyn in memory ofher husband, businessman George A. Joslyn.
Since that time, the museum’s collection has grown to include over 11,000 worksrepresenting artists and cultures from antiquity to the present, with an emphasis on 19thand 20th century European and American art. Highlights of the permanent collectioninclude works by Lorenzo di Credi, El Greco, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, AlbertBierstadt, and Thomas Hart Benton. American masters such as Grant Wood, JacksonPollock, Dale Chihuly, and George Segal are also represented.
Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All museumgalleries will be open for viewing and docents will be available to provide informationand answer questions. Musical entertainment will be provided by Carol Rogers, aformer singer with Sergio Mendes & Brasil 88, and her current group, Mamo O.
Buses depart the Hilton Omaha at 5:15 p.m. and return to the Hilton by 8:00 p.m.
More Fun Things to Do in Omaha
HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM
3701 S. 10th Street Omaha, NE 68107402-733-8400www.omahazoo.com
Enjoy one of Omaha's best and nationally-renowned attractions, the Henry Doorly Zoo.Visit the world's largest indoor desert and nocturnal exhibits along with one of theworld's largest indoor rainforests. Other world-class exhibits include the Scott Aquarium,Hubbard Orangutan Forest and Gorilla Valley, Lozier IMAX® Theater, Durham's BearCanyon, Berniece Grewcock Butterfly and Insect Pavilion and more. ExperienceSkyfari, the aerial tram that transports guests to a new view of the Omaha's Zoo.
Hours: Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission:Children (2 and under) - Free
Children (ages 3 - 11) - $10.00Adults (12 and over) - $15.00
Seniors (ages 65 and over) - $14.00Military Adult (12 and over) - $14.00
Military Child (ages 3-11) - $9.00
Tickets can be purchased online at any time prior to the conference, and used foradmission during the conference. Please print out your tickets and bring with you.
Online Ticket Purchase: http://www.omahazoo.com/visit/admission-fees/
Please indicate on your registration form if you are interested in riding the hotelshuttle.
OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
500 South 20th StreetOmaha, NE. 68102402-342-6164www.ocm.org
Get ready for the whole family to learn through play! Omaha Children’s Museum is themost visited museum in Nebraska and features outstanding interactive permanentexhibits focused on art, science and early childhood education. Exhibits include giantball machines, a kid-sized grocery store, tire and auto service center, science andtechnology lab, maker-space, art studio and much more! Traveling exhibits, dailyeducational programs, special events, food and gift shop are also featured.
Hours:
Tuesdays - Fridays: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission:Museum Members - FreeUnder 24 months - Free
Adults & Kids - $9.00Seniors - $8.00
Please indicate on your registration form if you are interested in riding the hotelshuttle.
DURHAM MUSEUM
801 S. 10th StreetOmaha, NE 68108Phone: (402) 444-5071www.durhammuseum.org
The Durham Museum, making its home in Omaha's beautiful art deco Union Station,houses an extraordinary array of permanent exhibits including restored train cars, 1940'sstore fronts, numerous artifacts showing the history of the region, and the Byron Reedcollection which includes some of the world’s rarest coins and documents. There are alsoimpressive traveling exhibits through The Durham’s affiliation with the Smithsonian andclose ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and Chicago’s Field Museum.During your stay, be sure to stop by the authentic soda fountain and enjoy a phosphate ormalt.
Hours: Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays - Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission:Adults - $9.00
Seniors (62+) - $7.00 Children (ages 3 - 12) - $6.00
Children 2 years and under - Free
LAURITZEN GARDENS
100 Bancroft StreetOmaha, NE 68108(402) 346-4002www.lauritzengardens.org
Beauty and tranquility are found in 100acres of outdoor gardens including a rosegarden, Victorian garden, children’s gardenand an arboretum. It also includes anindoor floral display hall, café and gift shop.
Hours:Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open until 8 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays for Garden Twilight
Admission:Adults - $7.00
Children (ages 6 to 12) - $3.00 Children (under 6) - Free
Lauritzen Gardens Members - Free
BOYS TOWN
137th & West Dodge RoadOmaha, NE 68010(402) 498-1140www.boystown.org
While ministering to the homeless on thestreets of Omaha, Nebraska, FatherEdward Joseph Flanagan developed alifelong interest in young people and theirstruggle to grow into responsible,productive members of society. Today,Boys Town continues Father Flanagan'smission of saving children and healing
families. See where these children live, work, play and pray while building successfulfutures. Visit the Hall of History, Visitors Center and the Father Flanagan House to geta first-hand look at the world-famous Village.
Hours:Mondays - Fridays - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission:Free
OLD MARKET DISTRICT
www.oldmarket.com
Omaha preserves its historic place in timein this historic section of town wherevisitors can stroll along the cobbledstreets and explore the many preservedbuildings. The Old Market is Omaha’smost historic, most entertaining
neighborhood. The cobblestone streets are home to a diverse mix of shopping,galleries, restaurants, taverns and people-watching.
WESTROADS MALL
10000 California StreetOmaha, Nebraska 68114(402) 397-2398www.westroadsmall.com
Located just 10 minutes from downtown Omahaat the intersection of I-680 and Dodge Street.We’re certain you’ll find exactly what you arelooking for at one of the more than 135specialty stores such as Forever 21, Buckle and
Teavana or at one of the fabulous department stores, Von Maur, Younkers, JCPenney,and Dick's Sporting Goods.
If entertainment is what brings you, look no further, you can take in a movie at AMC orenjoy a meal at one of the delicious restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory,P.F. Chang’s, Panera Bread, Granite City Food & Brewery and many more!
VILLAGE POINTE SHOPPING CENTER
168th Street & West Dodge RoadOmaha, Nebraska 68118(402) 505-9773www.villagepointeshopping.com
Village Pointe Shopping Center is Omaha'spremier shopping center and features morethan 60 exceptional specialty retail, dining,and entertainment offerings. Complete withan outdoor amphitheatre, strolling walkways,ample common areas, lush landscaping, and
distinctive architecture, Village Pointe is a great destination to gather with family andfriends. The open-air design of the center replicates a nostalgic "Main Street" shoppingdistrict where customers can enjoy cozy fireplaces during the fall and winter, interactivewater features during the warmer seasons and convenient store-front customer parking.
For more Omaha attractions, visit: http://www.visitomaha.com.
