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Nelson-Atkins Museum a top spot in Kansas City

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Kansas City’s Nelson-Atkins Art Museum is a treasure cove…and it’s free. From ancient Egypt to contemporary art, the Nelson-Atkins is home to more than 35,000 pieces of art. It’s one […]

816 Hotel: A view of Kansas City history with its themed rooms

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Want to see Ernest Hemingway’s job offer letter from the Kansas City Star? Ever wondered what it might be like to be among the legends of Jazz? How about enjoying […]

Top 10 things to do in Chicago

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Taking a look back at our last few visits to Chicago, we’ve come up with a list of our Top 10 favorite attractions in the “Windy City.” 1. Architecture tour. […]

As seen on TV: Tom + Chee grills up cheese in Omaha

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Editor’s Note: This location is closed. The owners now have a Tom+Chee food truck.   This isn’t your mom’s grilled cheese. Unless, she added some hummus, diced tomatoes or potato […]

Hawaiian shirts among Omaha’s Kaneko Gallery’s ‘Fiber’ show

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Who thought a Hawaiian shirt is a work of art? The people at the Kaneko Gallery in downtown Omaha, that’s who. More than 200 Hawaiian shirts are on display as […]

Joslyn Museum offers Omaha view of art history

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Who comes to mind when you are asked for great artists of all time? Monet? Picasso? Rembrandt? Omaha’s Joslyn Art Museum is home to an original Rembrandt piece. A portrait […]

Motown sound coming to Nebraska Public TV and Omaha’s Orpheum Theater

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My top tourist must-see in Detroit is the Motown Museum. I love the Motown sound. Who doesn’t? Motown turned out some of the greatest musicians in history – Marvin Gaye, […]

Brian Skerry to bring his sea photos to Omaha’s Holland Theater March 10th

Caribbean Reef Sharks, (Charcharhinus perezii), in The Bahamas.

Lisa and I have different views of the ocean. She is interested in taking cruises and even scuba diving or snorkeling. Me? My take on the ocean is that it’s […]

Stars, fun await visitors to Hollywood Boulevard

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Hollywood Boulevard is the home of the stars. And its sidewalks have the proof. The boulevard is home to the Walk of Fame – stars emblazoned in the concrete, recognizing […]

Local, national theaters offer Omaha choices in movies

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One of Lisa’s favorite times of the year is Oscar season. She enjoys watching a lot of the award shows, ending with the “Super Bowl” of movie season – the […]

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