Michael McDonald concert at Orpheum and Holland among Omaha holiday plans
We may not want to admit it, but the Christmas holiday season is right around the corner. One of our daughters is done with her shopping for the family. Lisa […]
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Creating our own art at Benson First Friday
Omaha’s Benson neighborhood jumped on the chance to get people to its area by starting “First Friday.” The first Friday of each month, art galleries will stay open later and […]
November Midwest Twitter Chat Featuring Omaha
As the month of October comes to a close, November gets us starting to think of the holiday season and winter months ahead. Our next Midwest destination offers so much […]
Nebraska-Omaha christens its new hockey arena
Omaha hockey enjoyed a weekend of firsts.The UNO Mavericks entered the weekend’s hockey series as the top-rated team in the nation for the the first time in school history. The […]
Get a taste of wanderlust at Travel Design Lounge
We are always thinking about where we are going next…next week, next month, next year. If you’ve followed us for awhile, you know that when we’ve traveled lately, it’s mostly […]
‘Kinky Boots’ dances its way to Omaha’s Orpheum Oct. 20-25
When Lisa told me she wanted to see the musical “ Kinky Boots,” I thought I knew what it was about. I thought it was about a group of drag […]
‘Wild’ animals roaming Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens
More than 30 “wild” animals have infiltrated Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. The botanical garden is hosting a wildlife sculpture exhibit by Dan Ostermiller through Oct. 4th. The animal statues are scattered […]
Midwest Halloween season means pumpkins and frights
The haunting season is upon us. In a few weeks, little monsters, goblins and even some super heroes will be knocking on doors and begging for treats (I’m more of […]
Tour gives glimpse into Omaha’s African American history
Omaha’s 24th and Lake Streets area has seen it all – booming business, the rise of Jazz, economic downturns, Civil Rights struggles and redevelopment dreams. The intersection is significant in […]
Who needs Route 66? Nebraskans can get their kicks along the Lincoln Highway
Nebraska is one of the states chosen to host a portion of the Lincoln Highway – the first transcontinental highway in the United States. US Highway 30 runs the entire state, from […]