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Drink of the Week

Drink of the Week: The Platte River Splash

Hello, Omaha aficionados and cocktail connoisseurs! This week, we’re diving into a libation inspired by one of Nebraska’s most famous waterways, the Platte River. Introducing the Platte River Splash—a cocktail that brings a wave of tropical vibes to the Midwestern landscape! With a blend of coconut water, blue curaçao, rum, and a splash of pineapple

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Omaha Fashion Week

OFW FALL 2023 AURORA Highlights

Want to relive your Omaha Fashion Week experience? We’ve rounded up all the photos, blog features, and press coverage from the August 2023 season…all in one place for your viewing pleasure! Stay up-to-date as we share more coverage from the season by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for

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Movie Reviews

Perpetrator movie review & film summary (2023)

Written and directed by Jennifer Reeder (“Knives and Skin”), “Perpetrator” juggles a lot of ideas, grotesque imagery, and side stories—some of which come together and complement one another, while some clash and distract from the other plot points. It’s a strange lumbering beast of a script, and while never boring, it never moves smoothly. The

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Movie Reviews

His Presence Looms Large: Lisa Cortés on Little Richard: I Am Everything | Interviews

And you needed access to the cover versions of Richard’s hits by artists like Elvis and Pat Boone. You needed to show the blandness of Pat Boone’s cover of “Tutti Frutti” next to the power of the original.  [laughs] As hard as he tries to swing it, I think he’s still waiting for the spirit

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Movie Reviews

Slotherhouse movie review & film summary (2023)

As the title suggests, “Slotherhouse” is about a sloth that terrorizes a sorority. The fake house is cleverly called Sigma Lambda Theta, which essentially spells … sloth. And the sloth is basically a slow-moving but surprisingly resourceful version of Chucky. Why is there a sloth at the sorority house, you may be wondering? Well, college

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Featured Fun Facts Omaha Zoo

Unveiling the New Frontier: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium – A Testament to Growth, Innovation, and Love for Animals

Introduction Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is no ordinary wildlife preserve. It’s a place where visitors get to immerse themselves in environments that mimic the natural habitats of the animals it shelters, be it the grasslands of Africa or the coasts of Alaska. The 1890s saw the humble beginnings of what was then known

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Omaha Fashion Week

Announcing OFW’s Fall 2023 Winners — Omaha Fashion Week

Omaha Fashion Week wrapped the AURORA season celebrating 15 years of fashion by looking forward to a new dawn. The Omaha Design Center proudly hosted 42 emerging and featured designers, over 450 models, and Omaha Fashion Campers on the runway this season! Omaha did not disappoint, with almost 3,000 attendees showing their support over the

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Omaha Fashion Week

Saturday FUTURE Designer Showcase — Omaha Fashion Week

Quanecia Fraser of KETV hosted our show with grace and attitude. She was styled by the lovely, Maddie Graham aka The Frugal Fox, with clothing her sustainably sourced secondhand and vintage finds. The runway show continued with collections from our Emerging Designers, starting with, Mauve Decade, bringing us to the digital world through a playful

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Omaha Fashion Week

Designer Applications for Spring 2024 Are OPEN! — Omaha Fashion Week

Some Fun Facts About OFW: Omaha Fashion Week was the first fashion event of it’s kind to make shows completely free to designers. Many regional fashion weeks since then have adopted our model. In larger markets, fashion designers have to pay entry fees and all the production costs of their shows. In 2008, OFW Founder

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No More Back-To-School Blues: Your Complete Guide to Navigating Back-To-School Stress in Omaha

The air is electric with the buzz of new backpacks, freshly sharpened pencils, and the sweet scent of anticipation. It’s back-to-school season in Omaha, and while that may bring a sense of excitement, it can also trigger a wave of stress for students, parents, and teachers alike. But fear not! We’ve got your ultimate guide

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