What a great community space! We saw a recent production and were so impressed by the cast and…read morefacility.

Updating after having been to multiple plays here over the past few years. Consistently great…read moreperformances and all of my interactions with the theatre workers have been wonderful. An excellent hidden gem!

The Holland is a beautiful venue, not one bad seat in the whole place…read more They have plenty of bars around with snacks, NA options, wine and beers! The people working are more than happy to help you find your seat or anywhere else you could be going inside. I always have a wonderful time when I visit the Holland!

Really wonderful acoustics here, the Holland was beautifully designed for optimal concert…read moreexperiences. We came recently to experience Omaha Symphony + guest conductor Christopher Allen + guest violinist Francisco Fullana play Johann Strauss II, Montgomery, and Stravinsky's Firebird. There was an "after party" where we were able to stay to listen to Christopher Allen on the piano and Fullana on the violin play a few pieces. I'm glad we stayed to experience it! There's a large area on the second floor where tables and chairs are set up for conversations and presentations. The check in and security was smooth and simple, they have metal detectors which I appreciate for safety. We had lots of help from the patrons to help us find our seats. My husband surprised me with 2nd row seats for the show, it was amazing being that close to the performance! The drinks were just okay. I wanted a coffee at intermission and when I asked what coffee they serve, she said "decaf," which is as a little annoying. I want to stay awake which is the purpose of coffee, and I still don't know if it's a good coffee or simple Folgers. We opted to share a glass of Chardonnay, served in a plastic cup with a lid. It felt like I was a toddler sipping from the cup, so I probably wouldn't get a drink to have during a presentation again.

We recently enjoyed a performance of Rudolph with our little one. It was performed by children and…read moreteens/young adults. You could tell everyone put a lot of effort into their performances. We also thought the theatre itself was really neat. It definitely has an Old World look to it. A few things that I think could be improved on is informing the audience of where the bathrooms are located prior to the show. I found a bathroom by following someone else downstairs to the basement. Luckily that is where they were headed, as I had no idea. Lastly, although the theater is beautiful, the armrests need refurbishment. My seat's armrests (as well as the rest of my party's seats) had several nailheads sticking up, so that your sweater or other delicate fabric would get snagged repeatedly. Other than these small issues, we enjoyed our time together as a family.

I prefer an Orange Pumpkin to a Rose Blumkin, unless you're talking about PSL (at Starbucks) in…read morewhich I prefer DSL. Ahem. Pretty beautiful old theatre in Omaha just south of the downtown, which is absolutely gorgeous. One of my favourite places in the area to catch a show although the outdoor venue which is brand-new a little bit to the NW is actually better. This is a lovely old theatre and I love performing in these kinds of places, I haven't performed here yet unfortunately... although I have been in this place and I love watching shows or walking around inside old venues like this, which I have done here.

A wonderful on-campus stage that can be reserved for private events. I have gone to one events…read morehosted by the college and one for a local dance studio. Both events were excellent. I don't know if the students of the college assist with private events but the sound quality for both were top notch. Just to give an idea of the layout of the facility. You enter on the upper level. You go down the stairs to go to stage level. If you are a performer there is a side hallway downstairs that takes you back stage as well as classrooms, practice rooms, etc.

From the owner: The Arts Center is a performing arts and entertainment venue located on the campus of Iowa Western…read moreCommunity College in Council Bluffs, IA. Established in 2001 and expanded in 2011, it is home to the college's Fine Arts Departments, the Community Band and the Southwest Iowa Chorus. Each season the Arts Center presents two public series; the National Performance Series and the Youth Performance Series, both featuring professional touring performers from across the country.

The Shelterbelt is an intimate little theatre which allows you to be never further than 15 feet…read moreaway from the stage. The plays are all written by local writers and have local actors as stars. I haven't been in recently but used to frequent this spunky little place. It has such a great feel to it. And, it's almost next door to California Tacos, so you can have dinner there first!

I went to a wonderful play Untitled - that is running until Mid February- I love the neighborhood…read moreand the Shelterbelt itself. the play was excellent and the people there included you instantly and made you welcome and part of the Omaha theater community right away. the theater itself they just repainted and it was lovely seeing the history of the building honored. it was a fantastic evening as the play rolled out in front of me- with the rest of the house laughing. they support local artists and I believe that is very important. Please patronize the Shelterbelt and other local Omaha venues. we want them around for generations to come! I also had dinner at California tacos and more.. fantastic Saturday night!

I went to a burlesque show at the 40th St. theatre the other night and as a venue it still stands…read moreout in my mind. It's very charming and I believe over 100 years old. There are lots of little touches here and there that are very unique and a nod to the past. I love the creaky wood floors and they've done an excellent job of keeping as much of the original architecture and building intact. You definitely feel like you're stepping into a bygone era. They had a full bar and very decent drink prices. I would definitely rent out this venue if I needed a space in the future.

If you're into eclectic, unique, one-of-a-kind places (like I am), this venue gets 5 stars for…read moreatmosphere, decor and spaces. Depending upon your event, there are a couple of areas to choose from, and the outdoor space is simply beautiful. What made this review a 3 instead of a 5 is two things: 1) Parking. It's on-street and not plentiful near the venue. When I attended, I did a terrible thing (because I got so frustrated with driving around the blocks for parking); I parked on the sidewalk. Not the best choice, I admit. Now I know to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of any event there. 2) The chairs. HORRIBLE. I attended a theatrical production as part of the Great Plains Theatre Conference. Including announcements, the production lasted 90 minutes--90 excruciating minutes. To make sure it wasn't just my reaction, I looked around. What I discovered was an audience of so many people moving, bending, adjusting, and re-adjusting in their seats. It's as if the owners of 40th Street said, "What are the cheapest, most uncomfortable chairs on the planet? Yep! Let's buy those!!" If you attend an event here in which you will be sitting for longer than 20 minutes, bring a seat cushion with you. If you've read some of my other reviews, you'll note that I'm unforgiving when it comes to uncomfortable seating. This venue had the worst by far. The owners should eat their own dog food and sit in those chairs for at least half an hour just to experience what their guests are experiencing. That said, if you're looking for a place to hold an event--and you want something out of the ordinary and memorable--I recommend 40th Street Theatre. If you're a business and want a get away event where your employees can have some nosh and network, I think it's great for that. Standing, chatting, mixing, mingling--40th Street Theatre hits a home run for that.