Recycled Sounds: Omaha Street Percussion Marches to Their Own Beat

Instead of playing traditional percussion instruments, Omaha Street Percussion repurposes household items such as plastic buckets and metal trash cans. Read More »

Ferris Wheels, Squares, & Spinning Tops: One American Tradition Keeps Us Connected

Lyle Waterhouse and Carol Wakeland keep connected to their roots through a network of square dancing fans across the Midwest. Read More »

Psychedelic Godfathers and Punk-Rock Gods: A Look at the Rich History of The Music Box

Take a tour through the timeline of one of Omaha's most iconic concert venues and dance halls. Read More »

Drawn to It: Volunteer Celebrates 20 Years at Joslyn

Susan Henshaw serves as a Joslyn Information Assistant, the same position in which she began volunteering 20 years ago. Read More »

60+ Primetime: Karen Fitzgibbons, 71

Karen Fitzgibbons became interested in fashion as a teenager, and began sewing her own clothes in high school. Read More »

6 Cultural Hot Spots in the Omaha Metro Area

Old Market is host to a variety of cultural experiences, but there are countless other sites to explore and learn in Omaha. Read More »

Plates With Pizzazz: Asian Fusion Cuisine at Wave Bistro Pleases the Eye and the Palate

Chef and Owner George Liao worker with his wife Connie to shift their focus from a fast-casual spot to higher-quality ingredients, attentive service, and culinary creativity. Read More »

Food for Thought: The Impermanence of Art

Matthew Scheffler has officially found a new hobby—creating art from bread. Read More »

An Artful Adventure in Flavor: Ika Ramen and Izakaya

Ika Ramen and Izakaya offers a casual dining hub for Japanese cuisine lovers in Omaha. Read More »

Recreating History With Her Hands: Adri Montano & the Invisible Women of the World

Adri Montano specializes in illustration, graphic design, and animation, and uses her talents to tell the stories of women of color. Read More »

July/August 2021 Explore Calendar

Travel around the Midwest to these festivals, fairs, cultural events, and more. Read More »

Otis Twelve: The Adventure of Adventuring

Columnist Otis Twelve explores the real (not the new) meaning of "adventure." Read More »