Imperial Court of
Nebraska Foundation
UPCOMING EVENTS
Third Sunday of Every Month
Join The Imperial Court of Nebraska Foundation and The Verdict as we come together to raise money for those in need. Join Grand I Duchess 44 Mercedes Bends Xtreme and Grand I Duke 44 Blake Vortex as they host a brunch with Drag and PoKeNo with prizes and raffles, while raising money for a non-profit.
MONTHLY EVENTS
BOARD MEETINGS
Third Monday of Each Month
The Max | 6:30PM
1417 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102
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 our Secretary to be placed on the agenda.
January
Birthday Show
Hosted by: 1st Grand Duchess 44 Mercedes Bends
Benefit: Promise 4 Paws
Saturday, 1/4/25 - The Max - 7pm
Emperor & Empress Ball
Hosted by: Emperor 44 Just Jim and Empress 44 Ashley Simone
Benefit: ICON Scholarship
Saturday, 1/11/25 - The Max - 7pm
Adulting Sucks
Hosted by: ICON 44 PR's
Benefit: American Heart Association
Saturday, 1/18/25 - The Max - 7pm
February
What a Drag
Hosted by: Grand II Duke Craig Singletary
Benefit: TransLife Line
Saturday, 2/1/25 - Verdict - 8pm
Event Information Coming Soon
Z&Z Soirêe
Hosted by: ICON 44 Czar and Czarinas
Benefit: NAP
Saturday, 2/8/25 - The Max - 7pm
Event Information Coming Soon
Broken Hearts Club
Hosted by: Princess Royale Vanity Vortex
Benefit: ICON Scholarship
Saturday, 2/15/25 - The Max - 7pm
Event Information Coming Soon
ICON SnoBall
Firey and Frosty
Hosted by: ICON
Ticket Sales: General Fund
Benefit from Show: Sr Paws
Saturday, 2/22/25 - The Max - 7pm
Event Information Coming Soon
Event Coordinator
Sonia Lee 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
01/11/2025
ICON honors the reigning Emperor and Empress of ICON as well as past Monarchs.
ADULTING SUCKS- Annual Event
In January- The Max
1/18/2025
FEBRUARY
Z&Z SOIRÉE - Annual Event
In February - The Max
2/8/2025
ICON Annual Event honoring our Grand Czar, Grand Czarina, Czar, and Czarina.
SNOBALL - Annual Event
In February - The Max
2/22/2025
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
3/22/2025
ICON Annual Event honoring our Grand Duke, Grand Duchess, Duke, and Duchess as well as the past Graces.
APRIL
EMPRESS IN REVIEW - Annual Event
In April - The Max
2025
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
THE BOARD SHOW - Annual Event
In March - The Max
4/26/2025
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.
MAY
PR BALL - State Event
In May - The Max
05/10/2025
ICON PR Ball honors our Prince Royale and Princess Royale for the current reign.
ICON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
PRESENTATION
Some time in May - The Verdict
2025 TBA
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
2025
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 5/26/2025
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
Candidate Event Shows
JULY
INTOWN SHOW
The Saturday in July before Coronation
TBD
Join their Majesties and Royal Family as the bid a thank you and farewell to Reign 43
CORONATION
The 2nd weekend of July
July 11,12, & 13 2025
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, and Brunch
Victory Party and Show
The 2nd weekend of July
July 13, 2025
AUGUST
INVESTITURE - State Event
After Coronation
08/16/2025
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
2025
LABOR DAY PICNIC - State Event
Labor Day - 1st Monday 9/1/2025
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
EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES - Annual Event
in October - The Max
2025
THINK PINK - Annual Event
in October - The Max
2025
NOVEMBER
FOOD-4-THOUGHT - State Event
in November - The Max
11/8/2025
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
12/6/2024
Imperial Russia - Annual Event
in December - The Max
12/7/2024
TOYZ-4-TOTZ - State Event
in December - The Max
12/14/2024
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.