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The Sokol Auditorium in Omaha was one of many such buildings built as part of the Sokol movement. In 1862, a highly educated young intellectual, Dr. Miroslav Tyrš (1832-1884) founded Sokol. His goal was to develop physically strong and mentally alert citizens, and to instill in them a deep love for national freedom from volunteer exercise and ...
And The Sokol Auditorium are booked for dramatic performances or touring productions occasionally, as well. Other theatres in Omaha include the Blue Barn Theatre, Holland Performing Arts Center, Ralston Community Theatre, and Papillion-LaVista Community Theatre [2]
Although Sokol Auditorium and its sister space Sokol Underground have been a concert hot spot for many years, the city has recently seen a rise in other indie music venues. These newer venues include The Waiting Room (created by One Percent Productions, an Omaha-based booking company), Rock'N'Jocks (formerly the Rock), and The Mosaic.
D. J. Sokol Arena is a multi-purpose student recreational facility in Omaha, Nebraska. It was opened on August 28, 2009. It was opened on August 28, 2009. It currently hosts the Creighton Bluejays women's basketball and volleyball teams.
The first color movie shown in Omaha, The Black Pirate starring Douglas Fairbanks, ran at the Strand. [37] Apollo Theatre [14] 475 [35] 2824 Leavenworth Street [14] The Auditorium 5000 [14] Southeast corner of 15th Street [14] Omaha's original auditorium, not to be confused with the Omaha Civic Auditorium Avenue Theatre [38] Abt. 1926 [39] 800 [39]
The street goes by the site of the former Douglas House and the original Woodmen of the World Building, and historic buildings such as the Omaha Bolt, Nut and Screw Building, the G.C. Moses Block, Bohemian Cafe, Prague Hotel, Sokol Auditorium, Gallagher Building, and Stabrie Grocery. The Gene Leahy Mall is also along the street.
Almost exactly a year ago, an Omaha, Neb., court forced Sokol's MidAmerican Energy to pay $32 million to a group of shareholders for cooking a project's books.
Dahlman has several landmarks. They include the Omaha Botanical Gardens at 6th and Cedar Streets, and the Bohemian Cafe at 13th and William Streets. The Prague Hotel and the Admiral Theatre (formerly the Sokol Auditorium) at 13th and Martha Streets are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.