Culture Bus proposal
An idea that emerged from the Historic South 10th Street planning group was the introduction of a culture bus that would operate on the weekends.
Pedestrians on South 10th Street
Over the 2021 Memorial Day weekend, management at Bancroft Street Market had an opportunity to observe pedestrians on South 10th Street in Omaha. They were walking to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo. Many of them were pushing strollers, and accompanying small children. Unfortunately, at some spots on their walk from Bancroft Street south to the … [Read more…]
Inspecting fleece for Fiber Festival
In preparation for the Fiber Festival at Bancroft Street Market on August 7th and 8th, 2021. Bill from Bancroft Street Market has been out inspecting the fleece of various breeds of sheep in Nebraska and Iowa. The fleece will be available for sale at the festival.
Streetlights on Bancroft Street
In March 2021, Omaha Public Power District installed black iron ornamental streetlights with acorn fixtures on Bancroft Street in Omaha from 13th Street to 1st Street. The streetlights illuminate the street as well as the sidewalk. This is a significant step in developing the street aesthetic connecting historic parts of Omaha near the Missouri River. … [Read more…]
History of 2702 South 10th Street
The developer’s involvement with the building at the current address of 2702 South 10th Street started in February , 2004. For many years the developer had been intrigued by the potential of South 10th Street, It connects downtown Omaha and the Henry Doorly Zoo. In 2004, downtown Omaha seemed be be undergoing a renaissance. A … [Read more…]
Chalk Festival 2020
We could not gather for our Chalk Festival in 2020 because of the pandemic. We produced a small piece to celebrate the season. We hope to be back in 2021.
Summer 2020 Art
Even though we cannot gather with each other in person, there are still exciting things to see at Bancroft Street Market in Omaha. You can ride your bike, rent a e-bike from Heartland B-Cycle, rent an electric scooter from either Bird or Spin, walk, jog or pass by in your car. Our murals and window … [Read more…]
Tenth Street Walking and Bicycling
For a fun weekend walk or bicycle adventure you should try walking or bicycling from Omaha’s Old Market to the Henry Doorly Zoo on South 10th Street. The round trip is 4 1/2 miles, so you will meet your 10,000 steps a day goal. There are sidewalks for the entire route. The zoo is closed … [Read more…]
Lessons: In Process Actor Training
On October 19th, November 9th and December 14th, 2019 and January 11th and February 8th, 2020, there will be monthly studio classes taught by current working/ training/ learning Actor Creators. The lessons are from 9:00 AM to Noon. The cost is $10 per 3 hour studio session. The lessons explore Demidov Technique, Impulse Awareness, Breath/Relaxation, … [Read more…]