THE TEMPLE
Liberation Through Creation
THE TEMPLE is a historic event & community space centered around creativity and connection
TEMPLE HISTORY & MISSION
Built in 1923, The Temple formerly served as a Masonic Temple known as Capital City Lodge No. 217 or the “Railway Lodge,” as most of its members were employees of “The Omaha” railroad. The chapter moved to another location in 1985, and the Hlavac family purchased the building a decade later with an intention to merge their business and home life under one unconventional roof. The nearly 10,000 square foot space is adorned with original Masonic symbolism, Art Deco detailing, and a rich history of Freemason secrets. Now, The Temple, as we call it today, is opening its doors to the public to share its mystery with all who dare to be inspired, enchanted, and maybe even a little spooked.
Our mission is to provide a safe and inclusive space to our community for events and experiences of all kinds. We believe that creativity is the most powerful tool for liberation and aim to foster an environment of connection that allows creative energy to shine and inspire positive change.
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TEMPLE TEAM
Laura Hlavac
Fashion Designer by day, Rock Star by night, and everything else in between, Laura is living proof that creativity is key to doing it all. The Temple has been her creative playground since 1995, serving as a sewing shop, event space, and home to her family. Now that her children are grown and her business is expanding outside the bounds of The Temple, Laura and Faith are teaming up to actualize their shared vision — transforming their unique and enchanting home into an event & community space for all to enjoy.
Faith Hlavac
Faith is an Event Planner extraordinaire taking the world by storm and The Temple by the reins. She holds a wide range of professional experience in the Event Industry and a deep passion for creativity in all forms. She takes after her mother’s determination to create without bounds and envisions her beloved childhood home as an inclusive and inspiring portal where anything is possible. She believes creation is the most powerful tool for liberation and is dedicated to living a creative life and curating creative spaces.