Big Ten baseball: A look back at the conference tournament
The bats have been put away for some teams while others prepare to play on in the NCAA baseball tournament. But, nearly 48,000 fans saw 15 good games during the […]
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Big Ten baseball: Iowa wins battle of pitchers over Indiana
It looked more like a battle between two top seeds rather the lowest and highest seeded teams. In a pitching duel, eighth-seeded Iowa managed to score a 4-2 victory over […]
Nebraska Passport Program: Businesses want to see your (tourism) passport
Much like the summer movie season traditionally kicks off with a Marvel superheroes movie, Nebraska’s summer travel season unofficially starts when the Nebraska Passport gets stamped at your first visit. […]
Date night options in Omaha’s Midtown Crossing
Omaha offers so many options for date nights for young couples, older couples, dating couples or, like us, old married folk. Regardless of your likes and interests, there’s something for […]
Opening Day – Missing my baseball cohort
It’s Opening Day. Three words that every baseball fan loves to hear. It’s a day where every team is undefeated and its fans dream of a World Series championship. It’s […]
Taking a ‘leap of faith’ in democracy at Omaha’s Durham Museum
In its earliest days, America’s path toward democracy excluded minorities and women. While the nation’s forefathers discussed their roles in the new United States, groups other than wealthy white male […]
In Omaha, Joslyn’s ’30 Americans’ exhibit explores contemporary African American art
African American art is considered relatively young in the world’s view. You’ll struggle to find many art pieces by African American artists from the first half of the 20th century. […]
J. Gilbert’s rocks steaks in Omaha
Omaha may be known for its classic steakhouses, but there’s always room for the right new neighbor. And J. Gilbert’s, a Kansas City export, fits that bill. The upscale steak […]
Hitting the target – Craft Axe Throwing opens in Omaha
I’ve never been very good at throwing darts, but put an axe in my hand and, suddenly, I transform into a lumberjack, throwing bull’s eyes or close to it. So, […]
Lauritzen Gardens turns into Omaha’s Jurassic park with Dinosaurs – UpROAR exhibit
Dinosaurs of all sizes and appetites hide among the plants as Lauritzen Gardens transforms into a prehistoric world during Dinosaurs – UpROAR. The special exhibit, which runs through May 12, […]