Marcos E. Mora’s musical story lies in the multicultural notes he strums and plucks from his 1969 wood-tone Fender Stratocaster guitar. As the bandleader of Marcos Y Sabor, he guides the way from Latin music through the many sounds of classic rock, oldies, blues and soul. Mora is a third-generation Mexican-American and from the time […]
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Changing the Model
A scrappy university that has always fought above its weight class aims to make a big dent in the national economy with collaborative leadership. “Sixty percent of those who start a course of education, sadly, do not complete it,” Bellevue University President Dr. Mary Hawkins told the Albany Times-Union earlier this year. She cited this […]
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Style Over Substance
As we drove back from the Fashion Week finale Saturday night, I tried to sum up what we just saw, what we just experienced. And I knew it would not be easy. There’s this problem with writing about any event involving Omaha “creatives.” Unless you’re overflowing with love, adoration and affection, literally stumbling over yourself […]
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The Faint unveil Danse Macabre reissue
* The Faint are preparing a deluxe, remastered edition of their 2001 album Danse Macabre, due out Tuesday, October 30th on Saddle Creek Records. The triple-disc reissue will feature a disc of bonus tracks from the era, including live favorite “Take Me To the Hospital”. The package will also include a DVD, featuring archival footage […]
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Crumbs
Farm fresh watermelons from Johnson Farms and Lambert melons are in stock at Tomato Tomato – Omaha’s Indoor Farmers Market. They are red and delicious for the end of summer. Tomato Tomato is located at 2634 South 156th Circle. They are open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and are closed on […]
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Helpful Smile Accolades
The employees featured on Hy-Vee trucks sure seem like a friendly bunch and it turns out that they’re not only friendly, but also award-winning. Amanda Jochum, registered dietician at the Hy-Vee on 156th and Maple, now joins the ranks of Legendary Customer Service Award recipients. Hy-Vee has over 62,000 employees across 8 states, and only […]
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You Don’t Know Bob
Bob Wiltfong might not be a catchy household name, but this news reporter-turned nationally known comedian is everywhere lately. He was billed as “The World’s Greatest Spokesperson in the World” in a series of recent Nationwide Insurance ads, and he’s also been a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. This Saturday, Wiltfong returns […]
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Cosmic Forecast, Aug. 30-Sep. 5
When it’s 1 step forward and 2 steps back, then maybe it’s time to reverse your field? The Full Moon in Pisces is conjunct Pisces’ ruler Neptune on Friday morning. When Neptune is involved, it becomes/remains indefinable. If you can define it, it’s not Neptune. Confused yet? You will be. This be truth, from Michael […]
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FASH FLOOD
ARC: The Exhibit Affirmation. Reinvention. Creation. On Saturday September 1st, join Nosh Wine Lounge for ARC: The Exhibit from artist Gary Kudym. As part of Omaha Creative Week, Kudym will be on hand to discuss his artistic journey and the metamorphosis it caused in his life. Jewelry designs by Carmella’s Closet will also be available […]
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From Startups to Standouts
Ken Moreano, Executive Director of Scott Technology Center and President of Scott Data Center, said the biggest creative risk he ever took was creating his own technology startup company. The company was based in Austin, Texas and Moreano said he had a four and a half year run but, “got my head kicked in pretty […]