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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Durham Museum: It’s Hockey Time in Omaha
I fell in love with hockey in January 1983 when I attended my first University of North Dakota game in Grand Forks. I don’t recall the opponent, but it took […]
Nate Smith rises from the ashes to country music success
Seemingly rising from the ashes, Nate Smith’s music career was rejuvenated after his song “One of These Days” went viral following the wildfires that devastated his hometown of Paradise, California, […]
Prost! Nebraska City transforms into Munich for a night of Oktoberfest fun
Prost! Nebraska City transformed into Bavaria as more than 100 people celebrated Oktoberfest Oct. 18 with a little bier, schnitzel and polka music. The annual event, hosted by the Arbor […]
New memorial in Papillion honors Nebraska’s Vietnam veterans
Less than a month before rotating stateside, Army Sgt. John C. Gaeth died from injuries sustained when the vehicle in which he was riding overturned while on a supply run […]
Smash Park LaVista adds pickleball, more fun to Omaha Metro
Omaha’s entertainment options are about to become a little pickled with the Monday (June 24) grand opening of Smash Park LaVista. With pickleball, duckpin bowling and axe throwing, as well […]