This is a reflection on the four-part series “The Downward Spiral” from The Reader. Published between January and March 2023, it aimed to break down the complicated relationship between mental health and the criminal justice system in Omaha. Read parts one, two, three and four. The morning I sat down to write my final thoughts […]
Posted inVisual Arts
‘Mindscape’
Though sometimes overlooked, the Gallery of Art and Design, at Metro’s Elkhorn Valley campus, offers regular showings by students, faculty and alum. Starting March 15th, the Gallery will feature ‘Mindscape,” work by Jing Huang, originally from China, and currently residing in North Carolina. Huang, who will attend the opening, is the recipient of several awards […]
Posted inTheater, Uncategorized
“A Little Night Music” at Bellevue Little Theatre
Don’t miss the Grammy award-winning musical “A Little Night Music” at the Bellevue Little Theatre through March 10-26. Praised by The New York Times for being “sophisticated and enchanting,” the musical, set in 1900 Sweden, was written by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler. It first appeared on Broadway in 1973. 50 years later, the work […]
Posted inMovies
18th Annual Omaha Film Festival
The 18th Omaha Film Festival (OFF) will take place at Aksarben Cinema from March 7-12. Despite discussions about its collapse, the art of cinema is surviving and thriving in one industry corner: indie festivals. In fact, our annual Festival is part of the last refuge for film buffs -MovieMaker magazine voted the OFF as one […]
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“Folklórico” at Omaha South
Experience “Folklórico” at Omaha South High School on March 12. Led by conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez and the Omaha Symphony, the event will include music by Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Peruvian, and Brazilian composers whose work represents some of the most exhilarating cultural diversity of Latin America. You can count on captivating, choreographed dancers to elevate […]
Posted inMovies
Scream, Scram, Scrumpt
Are there really people who vividly remember the events of “Scream 4?” Can anyone actually recall which characters Anna Paquin, Kristen Bell, Mariska Hargitay, and Allison Brie played in that movie? Here’s a test: Did you know that Mariska Hargitay wasn’t in “Scream 4?” When you read her name, you weren’t sure if she was […]
Posted inCulture
144th St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 144th St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in the Old Market on March 11. And just in case you didn’t know, St. Patty’s isn’t just about wearing green and bar hopping. Our annual parade represents the rich cultural contributions and struggles of Omaha’s Irish community since the 1860s. The parade, as always, is […]
Posted inMusic
Flogging Molly at The Admiral
Flogging Molly is coming to The Admiral on March 11. The famously Celtic punk band, which has been shredding stages around the world since ‘95, will share the spotlight among fellow punk legends Anti-Flag and British folk outfit Skinny Lister. Flogging Molly’s sixth studio album, “Anthem,” was self-released to warm reception by fans and critics […]
Posted inGuides
Things to Do in Omaha for St. Patrick’s Day 2023
Omaha is a city that is about a quarter Irish, with historical roots stretching back to the 1850s. Add in the fact that March is officially Irish-American Heritage Month, and you have plenty of St. Patrick’s Day-themed events to check out all month long. Here are seven things to do in Omaha for St. Patrick’s […]
Posted inEconomy, News
South and North Omaha Multimillion-Dollar Bill Gets Another Airing and Good Vibes From Lawmakers
The State Capitol on Thursday saw another round of North and South Omaha advocates seeking to push hundreds of millions of dollars over the finish line and into economic development projects in those communities.