It looked good on the label. And, to the best of my recollection, the product info described a loving pet owner in Colorado whose longtime canine companion died too young. The owner — let’s call him “Tom” — decided his doggie’s demise was due to poor nutrition from low quality dog food. Tom’s tale glistened […]
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FASH FLOOD
In our first Omaha Fashion Week designer preview, we sat down with local designer Megan Hunt of Princess Lasertron to get the exclusive details on her latest collection. Tell us a little bit about the inspiration behind your fall/winter 2012 collection. “For the fall/winter 2012 collection we’re still following author Kay Thompson’s character Eloise, a girl with […]
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Abnormal Normal Life
In a stunning turn of events, a woman has written and directed a film about women in which the lead character is a woman who actually acts like a real woman. Flying in the face of Hollywood logic that demands that only those with external genitalia should be responsible for creating films about those without, […]
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Best Burger, Best Service and Local Pizza Joint Featured Nationally
Local Pizza Shop Featured in National Trade Magazine Dante’s Pizzeria Napoletana, and chef / owner Nick Strawhecker are featured in the February edition of Pizza Today, a monthly trade magazine catering to the independent pizza operators. Dante’s Pizzeria offers the only certified Neapolitan pizza in Omaha and features a menu focused on the slow food […]
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Hot Shops benefit shows…Guerilla Girls in Lincoln…JCC photo show…
Hot Shops hosts two exhibits for the benefit of nonprofit organizations Friday March 9. Art for the Heart curated by Tearee Caswell to benefit American Heart Association, and Artists for Hope Gallery Show to benefit the nonprofit dedicated “to making a difference in the lives of Haitians” featuring work from crafters of Haiti and local […]
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Pick: From There to Here: work by FLO OY Wong
March 9 From There to Here: work by FLO OY Wong RNG Gallery, 157 West Broadway, Council Bluffs Reception 7-10p.m., exhibit thru April 8 Dixiequicks.com, 712.256.4140 Sunnyvale, California resident Flo Oy Wong was an artist-in-residence at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts in 1996. Wong is known for her intricate narrative pieces made of rice sacks […]
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Pick: Celebrate Creativity
March 8 Celebrate Creativity Omaha Creative Institute, inside Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture, 1516 Cuming St. 7-9p.m. FREE, RSVP to leigh@omahacreativeinstitute.org omahacreativeinstitute.org, 402.981.7047 Many a times, arts perhaps aren’t the best “business-people.” They are at the top of the creativity spectrum, but really don’t like getting into the nitty-gritty of sales, taxes, real estate, marketing…and Omaha […]
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Meet White Mystery
Alex White has been must-see since she was a 19-year-old spitfire, jamming on no-frills, high octane rock tunes with her buddy Chris Playboy. She cranked out two records on the In the Red backed by then-members of the Clone Defects, kicked out some killer singles as the Hot Machines, which also featured the Ponys’ Jered […]
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Movieha! – Omaha’s favorite movie podcast
Welcome back, you intrepid voyagers of the interwebs. We have another delicious audio-buffet that we cooked for you, clocking in at 0 calories and your entire daily intake of inappropriate nicknames for breasts. This week we dissect the Oscars, defend The Lorax’s honor, check out a lady-Bourne trailer, play Netflix roulette, and deliver you some […]
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Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with the Omaha Symphony
3 Up with Ronan Tynan The Omaha Symphony will celebrate St. Patrick’s day with a trio of concerts featuring Irish tenor Ronan Tynan, March 9th through the 11th at the Holland Center. Tynan is friends with Omaha Symphony Conductor Thomas Wilkins and CEO James Johnson and says they all know each other pretty well, which […]