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 […]
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University of Nebraska’s Sheldon Art Museum offers interesting views
The Sheldon Art Gallery on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln allows visitors an opportunity to view some great pieces of artwork. From classic paintings to Jackson Pollock to […]
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 […]
Harlem Globetrotters entertain thousands at Lincoln’s Pinnacle Bank Arena
The last time the Harlem Globetrotters lost to the Washington Generals was in 1971. Since then, The Globetrotters have won thousands of games over 43 years. The Generals came into […]
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 […]
Omaha holiday season includes lights, gingerbread and poinsettias
“Christmas is all around us,” so sings Billy Mack in the 2003 movie “Love Actually.” In Omaha, Christmas celebrations come in the shape of gingerbread houses, poinsettias, lights and even […]
Oakland, Nebraska, celebrates Swedish heritage
My dad’s parents came to America from Malmo, Sweden, in the early 1900s. So, my dad and his twin sister were the first Swansons from that side of the family […]
‘A Christmas Story’ pursues Red Ryder BB gun through song at Omaha’s Rose Theater
“You’ll shoot your eye out!” Who doesn’t know the movie this line is from? “A Christmas Story” has become a holiday staple since it premiered in 1983. Thirty years later, […]
Burt County Museum allows look at Tekamah history
Imagine pouring gasoline or kerosene into your iron and lighting it with a match. How about putting charcoal in an iron? Then, imagine actually using it to press clothes. These […]
Burt County provides diverse attractions in northeast Nebraska
Burt County, Nebraska, offers visitors a range of attractions – from an overlook along the Missouri River to a look at a community’s Swedish heritage. Lisa and I had been […]