“Laugh, laugh I thought I’d die…” In 1964, Norman Cousins lay dying at UCLA Medical Center. Doctors told him his disease was terminal and there was nothing they could do. They were half right. There was nothing they could do. Cousins didn’t accept their prognosis. While in excruciating pain from ankylosing spondylitis, a rare disease […]
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Love Fest in the Midwest
The sixth annual Love Fest in the Midwest happened last weekend near Bellevue, no matter what rain, mud or weird temperature swings would do to get in the way. The festival ran Thursday through Saturday, with many happy hippies taking their time to leave come Sunday. Original music and covers of jam bands like the […]
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Top Ten Rules for Healthy Living
Being healthy is our natural state. When we’re not healthy, it means something has gotten out of balance. In order to keep the body in harmony with that natural state we must align with — wait for it — Nature. That’s not always easy to do considering how modern society has assaulted and insulted the […]
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Hot Blues Weekend
It’s a huge weekend for live roots music. Hullabaloo Music & Camping Festival is underway Friday and Saturday and the Donate Life Blues Fest brings the healing power of music to the River City Star grounds on Sunday. Hullabaloo Music & Camping Festival is turning Sokol Park south of Bellevue into a celebration of music, […]
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Love Fest in the Midwest: A Preview
Have you ever been to a music festival? You should go to a music festival. If you’re saying, “but Reader, I don’t know any music festivals to go to!” you need to calm down and listen. I have some amazing news for you: the summer is full of festivals right here in our area, one […]
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Top Ten Reasons to Attend Omaha Health Expo
The eighth annual Omaha Health Expo takes place April 11 and 12 at the CenturyLink. It’s an important convocation because it’s the only assemblage of its kind in the region. With a focus on holistic approaches to wellness, the Omaha Health Expo stands alone in providing information and access to ways to get healthy and […]
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All the 2015 Winners
BEST DINING Best Bakery Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Wheatfields Readers’ Choice: Farmhouse Cafe, Pettit’s Pastry, Le Quartier Baking Company Readers’ Recommend: Aromas Bliss Bakery Readers’ Refer: Olsen Bake Shop Best BBQ Restaurant Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Famous Dave’s Readers’ Choice: Parker’s Smokehouse, Hartland Bar-B-Que, Swine Dining BBQ, […]
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Reel Meaning
Art saves lives. That’s not hyperbole or exaggeration. Creating art as a release has let countless razorblades sleep soundly in their drawers. Consuming art that expresses what someone can’t say themselves, that tells them “you’re not alone” or distracts them from everyday horrors has allowed bullets and bodies to remain strangers. I don’t know what […]
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Date Your Best Friend
Earth Day An Earth Day celebration at The Bellevue Lied Center will take place April 26th from noon-4. The day will include kite making, a trashion show featuring trash as fashion, crafts for the kiddos, yoga and Zumba for the fitness lover, and of course, food! Learn how you can make a positive impact on […]
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Be Morel-ly Acceptable This Earth Day
Earth Day Omaha The countdown to Earth Day is almost over! Elmwood Park will be hosting events this Saturday, April 18th. The event kicks off at 11am with the opening of the Farmer’s Market. Green Omaha Coalition will host a demonstration tent featuring how-tos on everything from composting to collecting rainwater. Yoga, Tai Chi, Tree […]
