Elephants roaming over a five-acre tract of land provides the crown jewel at the African Grasslands exhibit at Omaha’s zoo. Visitors enjoy watching the giant animals. The elephants arrived at the zoo in 2016. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium had been without an elephant since 2011, after sending its last one to the Cleveland […]
With the advent of man taking flight, it was just a matter of time before the United States would create its own air force. After serving as part of the Army through the first two major wars of the 20th century, the Army Air Force finally broke away and became the United States Air Force […]
Omaha’s Kaneko art gallery’s current exhibit includes a look at modern politics, as well as American history, among its artwork. All through the art of movement. “Kinetic” highlights artist John Buck’s use of moving pieces that help tell the art’s story. The exhibit – which is free to the public – runs through Oct. 14. […]
Labor Day is behind us. Kids are in school. That can only mean one thing – it’s pumpkin patch season. Believe it or not, pumpkin patches around the country will be opening within the next week or so. In the Midwest, one of the nation’s best pumpkin patches opens its doors, err, maze, this weekend. […]
It’s projected that up to 275 indoor shopping malls could fade from the retail scene within the next five years. Omaha’s Westroads Mall plans to be around long after celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018. To do that, Westroads recruited new, more contemporary stores, such as The Container Store, while seeing older stores undergo renovations […]
Hearts beat strongly this year in Lincoln, Nebraska. And I’m not talking about the pounding hearts of Nebraska football fans as the team strives to return to greatness. More than 80 heart statues are scattered around Nebraska’s capital city as part of a fundraiser. “Nebraska by Heart” features 6-foot tall fiberglass hearts on a base […]
Who knew that those skates you wore at your favorite roller rink as a kid date back to the mid-1700s? The folks at the National Museum of Roller Skating, did, that’s who. “National Museum of Roller Skating?” you ask. Yep, it’s headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The museum explores the history of roller skating, from their […]
Imagine being in a room with thousands of clown figures staring at you. Clowns of all sizes, shapes and colors. Clowns with smiles and frowns. If you like clowns, you’ll love the Plainview Klown Doll Museum. Located in a former gas station and café, the northeast Nebraska museum has more than 7,000 clown dolls, paintings […]
Coming soon to a You Tube channel near you, the intergalactic travels of “Cosmic Cat.” The planned internet series stars “Cosmic Cat” in a parody of the old television series “Lost in Space.” The series – which will feature 15-minute episodes – is the brainchild of retired postal worker Bill Hedges. Hedges, a longtime fan […]
What happens at Culinary Fight Club…is shared among fans watching regional chefs battle it out for top honors. We took in our first Culinary Fight Club challenge and it was a duel to the end. Three points separated champion from third place. Culinary Fight Club is a fundraiser for Fight 2 Feed, an organization that […]
