Gretna’s Stations of the Cross artistic, biblical masterpiece
Walk the length of the Stations of the Cross at Cloisters on the Platte and you will have covered the 2,500 steps Jesus Christ took from Jerusalem to his crucifixion. […]
10 things to know about attending a powwow
Native American powwows combine spirituality with community. A powwow is a time of celebration, recognizing our people’s history, honoring the ancestors who have walked on from this world and appreciating […]
Omaha ‘becomes’ London as Britishfest takes over convention scene Aug. 4-5
Chris Mendolia builds everything by hand. You won’t find an any power tools in his garage – aka workshop – where all the magic occurs. Why is it important to […]
To Geekdom and Beyond – O Comic Con 2018 celebrates comics, cosplay and celebrities
Attending a comic convention allows people to hang out with others who share their interests in comic books, movies, TV and dressing up. Toss in some wrestling matches and celebrity […]
Omaha and Lincoln to pour another cup of Caffeine Crawl July 27-28
Just one more sip. Or another. People taking part in Caffeine Crawl 2018 will have an option to visit at least five coffee houses on one of six routes over […]
Nebraska-Omaha exhibit tells story of Native Americans’ Alcatraz Island occupation
On November 20, 1969, about 80 people joined Richard Oakes on a caravan of boats from Sausalito, across the bay from San Francisco, to Alcatraz Island, thus beginning an 18-month […]
O Comic Con 2018 to feature ‘Family Affair,’ ‘Sesame Street’ actors among celebrities
From a plush New York apartment to a village to outer space, this year’s O Comic Con promises to deliver some nostalgia along with current pop culture. The fourth—year event […]
Legends and beauty highlight Minnesota capitol in St. Paul
One of the country’s greatest politicians and a Minnesota legend stands outside the state capitol in St. Paul, facing the building, as if he is telling leaders to represent their […]
Shake it up – A visit to the Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery in Traer, Iowa
Ruth Rasmussen bought her first salt and pepper shaker set in 1946. On her way out of the Brookfield Zoo, the Traer, Iowa, woman decided to buy the set […]
Alpacas roam the prairie at Nebraska farm
Is it an alpaca? Or a llama? How do you tell the difference? Llamas are about twice the size of alpacas. Once you’ve seen the two, you know how to […]