Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony

06/11/2026

It was a wonderful evening at last night’s Spring Party: Strings on High! Guests enjoyed beautiful music from the Nova String Quartet, a delicious spread of food and drinks, and a special performance by our SWI Music Education Scholarship recipient, Daniel Cannon. The evening was topped off by honoring Judy Davis for her many years of dedicated service to the Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony. 💫

Plus, the Council Bluffs Guild presented a check for $8,000 to the Omaha Symphony which directly supports music programming and outreach in Southwest Iowa! 🎶

A huge thanks to all our sponsors for helping make this year’s event possible: including lead sponsor Ted & Polly Hoff and supporting sponsors Barley's Bar, PowerTech, Heartland Properties, Inc., TS Bank, Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Jerrold & Donna Callender, Dr’s Amber Strohbehn and Barbara Lee, Adam and Lisa Buckentine, Amber Dobbs, Full Fledged Brewing Company, Hy-Vee, Luxe Party Solutions, Deb’s Homemade Desserts and Nothing Bundt Cakes!

To learn more about upcoming events or to become a member please visit, www.omahasymphony.org/cbguild

06/03/2026

A special thanks to all our sponsors for this year's Spring Party: Strings on High including lead sponsor Ted & Polly Hoff and supporting sponsors Barley's Bar, PowerTech, Heartland Properties, Inc., TS Bank, Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Jerrold & Donna Callender, Dr’s Amber Strohbehn and Barbara Lee, Adam and Lisa Buckentine, Amber Dobbs, Full Fledged Brewing Company, Hy-Vee, Luxe Party Solutions and Nothing Bundt Cakes!

There's still time to grab your ticket for next Tuesday's event which includes music from the Nova String Quartet, food and beverages as well as honoring Judy Davis for her many years of service to the guild! RSVP here: https://www.omahasymphony.org/springparty

05/29/2026

✨ Join us for an enchanting evening under the open sky at our Spring Party: Strings on High!

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 902 High Street, Council Bluffs, IA

Enjoy a beautiful outdoor concert featuring the Nova String Quartet of the Omaha Symphony.

We’ll also celebrate Judy Davis for her longstanding contributions to arts and culture in southwest Iowa, including her dedication to the Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony.

Appetizers, drinks and a chance to win Omaha Symphony tickets await!

Weather permitting, this is a casual outdoor performance—please bring a lawn chair and settle in for a memorable evening.

Grab your ticket here: https://www.omahasymphony.org/springparty

05/22/2026

We are a little over two weeks away from our Spring Party: Strings on High on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. held at 902 High Street in Council Bluffs, IA 51503 featuring the Nova String Quartet of the Omaha Symphony.

Plus, join us as we honor Judy Davis for her longstanding contributions to the local arts and culture organizations in southwest Iowa as well as sharing their time, talent, and treasure over the years with the Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony!

Appetizers, drinks and a chance for Omaha Symphony tickets await!

Weather permitting, it will be a casual outdoor performance. Please bring a lawn chair and enjoy!

Tickets are $60 per person and can be found online at www.omahasymphony.org/springparty or mail checks to: Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony, P.O. Box 1164, Council Bluffs, IA 51502.

We hope to see you there!

04/24/2026

Join our friends at Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment for tonight’s Hoff Fourth Friday in Council Bluffs!

It’s all happening at Hoff Fourth Friday 🎉

🍺 McCormick's 1894 | 4-10PM
🎶 Live music with Paul Hart | 5:30–7:15PM
🍖 Duane’s BBQ pop-up | 5-8PM
🎻 CBSO Wet Ink 2.0 | 7:30PM
🖼️ PACE New Masters Exhibit | 6:30PM

Bring your friends and make a night of it at the Hoff!

PACEArtsIowa.org/calendar

04/23/2026

Today marks the kickoff of SHARE Omaha’s Do Good Days! Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week and explore our SHARE Omaha page for opportunities to volunteer with our incredible Education Team! Our education programs and Family series concerts provide excellent opportunities to get involved with your Omaha Symphony and share the power of music in our community.
Give your gift here: https://shareomaha.org/nonprofit/omaha-symphony

04/22/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Spring Party: Strings on High
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
902 High Street | Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Join us for an evening of live music from the Nova String Quartet of the Omaha Symphony and honoring Judy Davis with this year's Love Your Symphony award for all her years of service and dedication.

Appetizers, drinks and a chance for Omaha Symphony tickets await!

Weather permitting, it will be a casual outdoor performance. Please bring a lawn chair and enjoy!

Tickets are $60 per person and can be found online at www.omahasymphony.org/springparty or mail checks to: Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony, P.O. Box 1164, Council Bluffs, IA 51502

04/15/2026

Last week, more than 1,900 southwest Iowa PreK–3rd grade students experienced the Omaha Symphony’s Mission Imagination program at the IWCC Arts Center on April 7&8. Participating schools included Rue, Roosevelt, Longfellow, Lewis & Clark, Hoover, Carter Lake, Franklin, College View, Edison, Bloomer (CBCSD), along with Titan Hill, Saint Albert, Glenwood, AHSTW, Tri‑Center, Underwood, and Waymakers Co‑Op homeschool.

Mission Imagination combines a child’s love of storytelling with the power of symphonic music in an up-close and playful setting. The Pirate's Plunder was an adventure of the daring Captain Canon who sets sail on a high-seas musical adventure alongside the Omaha Symphony! With the map in hand and the fabled Bizetbeard's Baton in sight, the crew explored the wonders of pitch, tempo, dynamics, and rhythm. This interactive concert encourages young buccaneers and budding musicians to discover the treasure of music!

To learn more or get involved with the Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony visit, www.omahasymphony.org/cbguild.