Celebrating 60 Years

May 26, 2026
6:00pm

In-Person

Clover24
2200 S 24th St
Omaha, NE, 68108

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Summary

Join us for an evening of reflections, art and activism celebrating six decades of essential work defending Nebraskans' freedoms and rights. This is a free, ticketed event.

Event Details

Food and Drinks

This is a casual event that encourages attendees to come as you are and enjoy the space and community. We are arranging for food trucks to be on site with food available for purchase starting at roughly 5:30 p.m. A cash bar will be available within the venue when doors open at 6 p.m. One free drink ticket will be provided to each attendee. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic signature drinks will be available.

Art to Explore

Community arts leaders are curating a special exhibition celebrating six decades of civil rights, activism and the ongoing struggle for freedom. Take in a wide variety of visual media from local artists reflecting on the core freedoms and civil rights issues shaping Nebraska today. Artist studios will be open throughout Clover24 for this event. Explore the space, meet artists and learn about their craft. Art will be available for purchase at the event with a portion of proceeds benefiting the ACLU of Nebraska.

Inspirational Speakers

At 7 p.m., our program begins. Speakers will share thoughts on the last 60 years of work and our vision for the work ahead of us to achieve a just and accountable Nebraska where "We the People" means all of us. Among our lineup are past ACLU of Nebraska clients, courageous community members who brought litigation to advance equality and freedom in high-impact cases that have touched thousands of Nebraskans' lives. Together, we’ll reflect on the past, look forward to the future and reaffirm our ongoing commitment to civil rights and liberties in Nebraska.

Sponsor the Celebration

Generous community support powers all of our work. We invite you to sponsor this one-of-a-kind event bringing Nebraskans together for an evening of connection, reflection and impact.

Five different levels of sponsorship are currently available.

Legacy Sponsor | $16,000

  • Premier logo placement on event signage + website
  • Recognition in printed program
  • Dedicated social media spotlight
  • Recognition during program

Freedom Sponsor | $6,000

  • Name/logo on website + event signage
  • Recognition in printed program
  • Social media acknowledgment

Justice Sponsor | $2,600

  • Name/logo on website
  • Recognition in printed program
  • Social media acknowledgment

Community Sponsor | $600

  • Recognition in printed program

Friends of Freedom | $60

  • Recognition on event website

Contact Adairah Thapa (development@aclunebraska.org) to share your sponsorship level and receive information on how to effectuate payment.

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Agenda

5:30 p.m.

Food trucks on site

6 p.m.

Doors, artist studios and cash bar open

7 p.m.

Program begins