THE GRAND OPENING If you couldn't attend the Holland Center grand opening festivities, don't despair. We've collected the stories and photographs from the event. • Omaha's new sound • A grand night for Omaha • Review: A stirring gala is worth a city's warm embrace • World-Herald Editorial: Time to celebrate • Notes from the opening • What they said • A stylish night: Looks lively, lovely • Public, too, is awed by arts center, Oct. 24 BRAVO The World-Herald's preview magazine. • A musical gift to the city • Splashy debut will showcase musical jewel • Sound quality makes Holland a musical showpiece • Finding the right keys for Holland • Classical, jazz, country - acoustical design lets center do it all • Amenities make for enjoyable concert experience • Contemporary ideas create one-of-a-kind building • Plan a night on the town • Painting tells a musical tale MEET THE HOLLANDS • Modest Hollands point to other donors, Oct. 9 • Donors don't seek spotlight, Sept. 23, 2004 • Hollands recognized for leadership, Oct. 22, 2001 ARCHIVES • Review: Boys prove Holland Center rocks, Oct. 23 • Michael Kelly: Violinist helps lead orchestra, unveiling, Oct. 23 •The grand celebration • Something for everyone • Celebrities eager to be part of gala • Stars and musicians on hand for the grand opening concert • Ashley Hassebroek: From industrial grime to arts grandeur • New showplace is ready for its close-up, Oct. 21 • Their opus? A smooth opening, Oct. 21 •Glitzier fashions unlikely, Oct. 17 • Maestro's moment, Oct. 16 • Reaction to Holland Center is mixed, Oct. 14 • Holland Center highlights two Omahans' art, Oct. 8 • Review: Holland Center pleases workers, Oct. 1 • Arts group will get $2 million from city citydesk, Sept. 28 • Glover replaces Dreyfuss for Holland opening,Sept. 24 • Holland's acoustics get fine-tuning, Sept. 22 • Sharing Orpheum memories, Holland hopes, Sept. 12 • Shhh, air! There's music playing, Aug. 7 • New Omaha conductor was 'clear choice,' April 23 • Holland Center design inspired to symphonic heights, April 17 • New arts era lures stars to Omaha, March 15

Click here for more photographs of the Holland Performing Arts Center. WHERE SHOULD I SIT? Click on the black rectangles for a view from that seat. VENTURE INSIDE Click here to take a peek inside the Holland Center through our interactive map. Click here to learn about the evolution of performing arts halls in Omaha. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW • Where to park • Ticket information • Series aim to delight kids and families • How to get there • 2005-06 schedule • The World-Herald's 2005-06 arts preview, Sept. 11 • Performance groups • Omaha Performing Arts Society Capital Campaign Founding Donors • Omaha Performing Arts Society • By the numbers Watch the implosion of  the former Swanson Foods plant and other buildings to clear space for the new Holland Performing Arts Center.