Hawaiian shirts among Omaha’s Kaneko Gallery’s ‘Fiber’ show
Who thought a Hawaiian shirt is a work of art? The people at the Kaneko Gallery in downtown Omaha, that’s who. More than 200 Hawaiian shirts are on display as […]
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Joslyn Museum offers Omaha view of art history
Who comes to mind when you are asked for great artists of all time? Monet? Picasso? Rembrandt? Omaha’s Joslyn Art Museum is home to an original Rembrandt piece. A portrait […]
Motown sound coming to Nebraska Public TV and Omaha’s Orpheum Theater
My top tourist must-see in Detroit is the Motown Museum. I love the Motown sound. Who doesn’t? Motown turned out some of the greatest musicians in history – Marvin Gaye, […]
Brian Skerry to bring his sea photos to Omaha’s Holland Theater March 10th
Lisa and I have different views of the ocean. She is interested in taking cruises and even scuba diving or snorkeling. Me? My take on the ocean is that it’s […]
Local, national theaters offer Omaha choices in movies
One of Lisa’s favorite times of the year is Oscar season. She enjoys watching a lot of the award shows, ending with the “Super Bowl” of movie season – the […]
As seen on TV: Bene Pizza undergoes renovation on ‘Restaurant Impossible’
NOTE: This establishment is CLOSED. The opportunity to appear on a major cable television show was too good to pass up for Omaha’s Bene Pizza and Pasta restaurant. The northwest […]
Omaha’s Ford Birthplace and Gardens honors nation’s 38th President
Gerald Ford was the United States’ 38th President. He served in the Oval Office from August 1974 until Jan. 20, 1977. His was one of the shortest administrations for a […]
Ragazzi’s Pizza is delicious choice in Omaha
Ragazzi’s Pizza has become one of our favorite pizza joints in Omaha. The original restaurant is located in Ralston (a suburb of Omaha), next to the Ralston Arena. The location […]
10 things to do in Omaha during winter
Winter doldrums settling in? Need a reason to get out of the house? How about 10 interesting places to visit in Omaha? 1. Passageway in the Old Market – Home […]
Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens expands with new Conservatory attraction
Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens has made itself a year-round attraction with the addition of its new conservatory. The 20,000-square foot facility allows visitors the opportunity to see more than 300 plants […]