The 20th century migration African-Americans made from the South to the North and West expanded black enclaves across the nation. While Omaha didn’t experience a huge influx like Chicago or Los Angeles, it was enough to alter the cultural and socio-economic landscape. This epoch movement went little examined outside scholarly circles and literary works until […]
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Peacocks to Paperdolls: Two Refreshing Boutiques Open in Omaha
Chocolate Peacock Fall is in the air, ladies, and local boutique Chocolate Peacock came prepared. In fact, they just placed a cozy, chunky-knit charcoal grey sweater and a camel-colored fleece cape on their shelves. Best guesses estimate these pieces as nearly sold-out when this article goes to print. Why, you ask? Because Chaley Chandler, owner […]
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The Reader’s Guide to Holiday Style
Story and Styling by Jessica Clem-McClaren, Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik, Jessica Stensrud and Eric Stoakes Photos by Jason McClaren Come December each year thoughts of snowflakes, hot toddies and of course, what to wear to each of the important events you have coming this holiday season start flooding in. From casual game nights at home with […]
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Wheel of Fortune
“I like the spectacle of it,” said artist Tim Jag, “I love how the circus comes into your town and does this big weekend, and then they pack up and they’re gone…quite the freedom.” And that is what internationally recognized showmen Tim Jag and Gary Parkins have done for a week living in The New […]
