Omaha’s Old Market tests alley art concept
Omaha’s Old Market is known for its 19th century architect, modern cuisine, eclectic art galleries and unique shopping. But, its alleys offer a new opportunity to embrace the thousands of […]
Planet Comicon ’26: Classic stars, fresh cosplay characters
Lou Diamond Phillips slept in the same bed as Ritchie Valens before filming the iconic movie that launched him to Hollywood stardom. Keifer Sutherland appeared in two films with his […]
‘Peanuts’: Hallmark, St. Paul share a Midwesterner’s animated story of childhood
Whether it’s Snoopy the World War I flying ace taking on the infamous Red Baron in the skies above France or Lucy pulling the football away, just as Charlie […]
Nebraska’s Swedish capital celebrates community with monthly meal
In Sweden, gemensam maltid means community meal. In Nebraska’s Swedish capital, the art of a community meal is practiced monthly at Oakland’s Swedish Heritage Center. From meatloaf to chicken and […]
One man’s tale from unhoused to college student
Chris Vega voluntarily chose to become unhoused. While it’s extremely rare for someone to say they’re unhoused by choice, Vega said his sense of adventure led to his decision. […]
Did Coca-Cola reimagine Santa Claus?
Does Santa Claus wear red and white because of a popular soda company? Does his belly shake like a bowl full of jelly because of an advertising campaign? Christmas season […]
Thanksgiving ’25: What’s on your plate?
Growing up in rural Nebraska, our family Thanksgiving dinners included turkey and ham as co-main entrees. I’ve been told by others that’s a rarity in Nebraska. Some people have told […]
Helping others: Omaha-area food pantry tips, locations
Imagine going to bed having not eaten all day. Or being a parent and skipping a meal, so your child gets something to eat that day. Some parents lay in […]
That time Tim tried out for Mensa
“We need someone to mock at our next Mensa dinner. Interested in taking our test?” With that, a friend, who is a decades-long member of the fraternity for the Top […]
Halloween ’25: Candy corn, anyone?
Pumpkins, candy, and out-costuming the next person dominate mid-autumn as the Halloween tradition owns October. Forget driving the countryside to take in views of leaves changing colors or dressing warmly […]