- 1516 is offering free fun for the whole family on Sundays this spring
- The gallery is providing free bagels, coffee, and musical guests
- Watch to learn more about musical series Bagels and Sometimes Bach
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Hitting the town and enjoying everything Omaha has to offer can be hard on your wallet. Neighborhood reporter Hannah McIlree took to the Old Market to learn more about a free music series hosted by 1516 Gallery.
1516 is a non-profit art gallery tucked away along 15 and 16th Street. Deputy Director Sara Bihlmaier says they host a variety free events.
Their current series is Bagels and Sometimes Bach, it's a program that once lived on at the Joslyn Museum but, has been revitalized by 1516.
"Every Sunday morning we have a different performance by a Nebraska musician, some of our past performers have included Opera Omaha, the Omaha Chamber of Music Society, we have students from the UNO from the music department as well and a lot of independent musicians so there is always something for everyone," said Bihlmaier.
Bihlmaier says complimentary coffee and bagels is a good start to every Sunday morning. But, they want to connect neighbors with local artists through music.
"Personally I'm someone who hasn't had a lot of experience with opera for example, I hadn't been to an Opera performance before I started working here. But, being able to get a glimpse of what that's like here at the gallery in a free and accessible way is really exciting," said Bihlmaier.
Sunday April 21, pianist Philip Daniel will be performing. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the performance starts at 11:30 a.m.
All proceeds of art sold go directly to the artist.
