Omaha’s Bemis Center showcases contemporary art
Omaha’s Old Market is home to buildings that are more than a century old. The fact that people have saved them and refurbished them is impressive. To turn one into […]
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The Old Market’s Passageway turns an old alley into an Omaha attraction
Omaha’s Old Market is a diverse area of shopping, dining and entertainment. The area attracts all demographics a business could want – families and couples during the day, as well […]
Beating the winter doldrums: Taking a day trip
As winter nears its end, I think a lot of us are starting to have that cooped up feeling. You know it – we basically go from home to work […]
Presidents Day: Midwesterners who served in the White House
About a third of American Presidents (15 of 44) have Midwestern roots. Can you name them? Only kidding. The quiz comes at the end of the post. We’ve visited seven […]
Omaha’s Durham Museum features Buffalo Bill exhibit
William “Buffalo Bill” Cody planned to retire to North Platte, Nebraska, following a long career as a soldier, scout, Pony Express rider and part-time actor. He bought a ranch in […]
Black History Month: Learning about our Midwestern neighbors
It continues to amaze me how many people of significance come from the Midwest. As we travel around our 12-state region, I learn more than I ever could have in […]
Omaha’s Kaneko gallery explores ‘Water’
Sustaining water and improving water quality are the main focuses of “Water,” an exhibit at Kaneko Art Gallery through April 23. The exhibit explores the issue regionally, as well as […]
Lisa’s 2016 adventure travel bucket list
It’s 2016. A brand new year of possibilities. I have also recently turned another year older. It makes me realize how many things I still want to try. I want […]
Stella’s burgers live up to the challenge as the best in Omaha
Hungry? Hungry enough to devour six burger patties, 12 pieces of bacon, six slices of cheese and six fried eggs between a bun? Wait. Don’t answer yet. Let’s top it […]
Stopping and smelling the flowers at Omaha Cathedral’s annual floral festival
Hollywood came to Omaha recently as St. Cecelia Cathedral was the site of the 31st annual Cathedral Flower Festival. The two-day floral exhibit featured the theme “A Night at the […]