Imperial Court of Nebraska Foundation
UPCOMING EVENTS
Every First Sunday of the Month
Join The Imperial Court of Nebraska Foundation and The Max Omaha as we come together to raise money for those in need. Event Information
March
Cinema Showtunes - A Return To The Silver Screen
Saturday 3/18/23 The Verdict - 8pm
Join Grand Czar Michael Linden Caine for night at the Cinema while he raises money for the Imperial Court of
Nebraska Foundation Scholarship. Event Information
Closet Ball - Unleash Your Fantasy
Saturday, 3/25/23 - The Max - 7pm
CON Annual Event brings new talent to the Omaha area with this annual event. Contestants appear in their actual gender and have one hour to transform to the opposite gender. Contestants must have been performing less than 18 months and may not have previously won a title. Event Information
Download application here.......CLICK HERE for Closet Ball Application
These Boots Are Made for Walking
Friday 3/31/23 - The Verdict - 8pm
Join Prince Royal 42 Wayne Walls and Grand Czar 42 Michael Linden Caine as they shine a bright light for Trans Visibility Day. They will be strutting their stuff as they raise money for TransLifeline. Event Information
April
Empress In Review - Through the Looking Glass
Saturday, 4/01/23 - The Max - 7pm
Join Empress 25 Lana Caine as she brings out Past and Current Empresses from here and abroad. This show may be on April Fools, but this is no Joke! Come have some fun. Event Information
Ain't It Fun
Friday, 4/14/23 - The Verdict - 8pm
Join Lord Lukas Rose as he raises money for the MCC Food Pantry while they all jam out to their favorite songs that getting them movin and groovin. Event Information
Hopping Into Spring
Saturday, 4/15/23 - The Verdict - 8pm
Join Czar Christopher Valentine Steward as he and a cast of awesome entertainers put a little spring in your step while raising money for Youth Emergency Services. (Y.E.S.) Event Information
Gooving to the 70's
Saturday, 4/22/23 - The Verdict - 7pm
Join Empress 37 “Just” Inga and Emperor 42 Scooter Linden Caine as they bring you a groovy show to help raise money for the RCMC Gala Fund. Event Information
Purse Auction
Saturday, 4/29/23 - The Max - 7pm
Join ICON Queen Mother Holly Day and Mama Berry as they bring you their yearly stunning show and purse auction. Nothing says glitz and glam like a Queen with a Purse! Event Information
May
PR Ball
Saturday, 5/13/23 - The Max - 7pm
Join Prince Royal 42 Wayne Walls and Princess Royal 42 Lxis Xtreme as they bring you a night if current and past PR's from ICON and across the United States. All monies raised will go to Youth Emergency Services. (Y.E.S)
Event Information Coming Soon.
Scholarship Announcement & Show
Friday, 5/26/23 - The Verdict - 8pm
Join the Imperial Court of Nebraska Foundation as we present this years ICON Scholarship winners and a fun show to show them how we raise our money. There will be hors D'oeuvres and entertainment for the evening.
ICON Candidate Announcement Show
Saturday, 5/27/23 - The Max - 7pm
Join the Imperial Court of Nebraska Foundation as we introduce the new Candidates for Emperor and Empress for
Reign 43. Event Information Coming Soon.
Memorial Day Picnic
Monday, 05/29/23 - Vennelyst Park - 1pm - 6pm
Kick of the summer with ICON's annual picnic!
June
Shine Your Light
Saturday, 6/10/23 - The Max - 7pm
Join Princess Royal 37/Secretary Sonia Linden Caine as she does what she does best, Broadway! Come down and help her raise tons of money for the Alzheimer's Association of Nebraska, for the Longest Day. Help us #EndAlz
Event Information Coming Soon.
Iowa Invasion
Saturday, 6/17/23 - The Max - 7pm
Join our sister court the Imperial Court of all Iowa as they cross the Missouri River and show us how Iowa does their thing. Event Information Coming Soon
Emperor 42 Step Down Show
Saturday, 5/24/23 - The Max - 7pm
Join Emperor 42 Scooter Linden Caine for a final farewell as Emperor of the Imperial Court of Nebraska. Come say thank you and wish him well on his step down. Event Information Coming Soon.
July
In Town Show
Thursday, 7/13/23 - TBD
Join the monarchs as they thank the local entertainers and titleholders for their support over the last year.
Out of Town Show & Bus Tour
Friday, 7/14/23 The Marriott Hotel Regency - 6PM
We welcome our out of town guests as they shimmy and shake before heading out on a tour of our local bars.
Coronation 43
Saturday 7/15/23 The Marriott Hotel Regency - 6:45PM
ICON celebrates another successful year and will crown the monarchs of Reign 43
Victory Brunch
Sunday 7/16/23 The Marriott Hotel Regency - 11AM
The newly crowned monarchs of Reign 43 announce their themes and titles.
Victory Party
Sunday 7/16/23 The Max - 6PM
Join the newly crowned monarchs as they celebrate their crowning!
August
Investiture
Saturday, 8/12/23 - The Max - 7pm
Join the newly Crowned Monarchs as they introduce Royal Family 43 and say good-bye and thank you to
Royal Family 42. Event Information Coming Soon.
MONTHLY EVENTS
BOARD MEETINGS
Third Monday of Each Month
MCC Church • 6:30PM
819 S. 22nd Street, Omaha, NE 68108
The Board of Directors meets the third Monday of each Month. Meetings are open to the public and we encourage everyone to attend and learn more about ICON.
If you would like to address the board, contact Chuck Ritterbush to be placed on the agenda.
Event Coordinator
Sonia Linden Caine
STATE & ANNUAL EVENTS
Mark your calendars now to attend ICON's most popular annual events!
JANUARY
E & E BALL - State Event
In January - The Max
01/13/24
ICON honors the reigning Emperor and Empress of ICON as well as past Monarchs.
Adulting Sucks - Annual Event
In January- The Max
01/27/24
FEBRUARY
SNOBALL - Annual Event
In February - The Max
02/18/23
Snowball is hosted by the Board of Directors and/or the College of Monarchs. Raffle tickets are available from any ICON member with the two selling the most tickets being crowned Snoball King and Queen.
March
D&D Gala - Annual Event
In March - The Max
03/04/23
ICON Annual Event honoring our Grand Duke, Grand Duchess, Duke, and Duchess as well as the past Graces.
CLOSET BALL - Annual Event
In March - The Max
03/25/23
ICON Annual Event brings new talent to the Omaha area with this annual event. Contestants appear in their actual gender and have one hour to transform to the opposite gender. Contestants must have been performing less than 18 months and may not have previously won a title.
April
EMPRESS IN REVIEW - Annual Event
In April - The Max
04/01/23
ICON Annual Event honoring our all our Empress's as they bring you and a show benefiting a great cause. This years was chosen to go to TBA
Purse Auction - Annual Event
In April - The Max
04/29/23
MAY
PR BALL - State Event
In May - The Max
05/13/23
ICON PR Ball honors our Prince Royale and Princess Royale for the current reign.
Scholarship Announcement
Some time in May - The Verdict
5/26/23
The Imperial Court of Nebraska Foundations proudly presents our ICON Scholarship recipients every year at this Annual Event and Show.
ICON Candidate Presentation
The End of May - The Max
05/27/23
This is the day that we present the Candidates Aspiring for Emperor and Empress of the Imperial Court of Nebraska.
MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC - State Event
Memorial Day - Last Monday 5/29/23
ICON has the biggest gathering of the GLBTQS+ community every Memorial Day. 1PM-6PM. Photo ID required for entry. No pets are allowed at this event.
JUNE
Broadway Show - Annual Event
In June - The Max
06/10/23
JULY
CORONATION
Generally the 2nd full weekend of July
July 14, 15 & 16 2023
The reigning monarchs bid farewell to a successful year and step down while ICON crowns our new Emperor and Empress. This three day event includes a show featuring entertainers from across the country, a bar bus tour, coronation ceremony, victory brunch and party.
AUGUST
INVESTITURE - State Event
After Coronation
8/12/23
ICON gives you the newly crowned Monarchs which bring forth their Royal Family and the Board of Directors presents lifetime titles and awards to the previous reign.
SEPTEMBER
Hats off to the Empress - Annual Event
in September - The Max
09/02/23
LABOR DAY PICNIC - State Event
Labor Day - 1st Monday 9/4/23
ICON has the biggest gathering of the GLBTQS+ community every Labor Day. 1PM-6PM. Photo ID required for entry. No pets are allowed at this event.
OCTOBER
Emperor's New Clothes - Annual Event
in October - The Max
10/07/23
Think Pink - Annual Event
in October - The Max
10/21/23
NOVEMBER
FOOD-4-THOUGHT - State Event
in November - The Max
11/11/23
One of ICON's biggest fundraising events of the year, each November the current reign hosts this event to raise money used to purchase Thanksgiving meals for families affected by HIV and Aids.
DECEMBER
Wreath Auction - Annual Event
First Friday in Dec - The Max
12/01/23
Imperial Russia - Annual Event
in December - The Max
12/2/23
TOYZ-4-TOTZ - State Event
in December - The Max
12/9/23
One of ICON's biggest fundraising events of the year, each December the current reign hosts this event to ensure every child has a present at Christmas. Join us as we raise money to purchase gifts for children in need.