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Willie Dogs looks to make waves as the creator of the “Omaha Style Hot Dog” at the Inner Rail – The Omaha News

By: Jackson Piercy OMAHA, Neb. – After starting his business in early 2020, and then putting said business on the backburner during the COVID-19 pandemic, Barry started his business catering, just enough to get himself a hot dog cart. Since then, he has grown to four carts and now a brick-and-mortar store in Aksarben’s Inner

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Omaha establishes a new tradition for Hispanic Heritage Month with the 2nd annual Midwest Chingona Fest  – The Omaha News

By: Max Garvey Omaha, Neb. – Stinson Park was the location for the second-annual Midwest Chingona Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7. Event coordinators partnered with Omaha Michelada Fest to produce the event. Food, music, art, and cultural dress were on full display for the festival honoring the strength of Latinx women.   Omaha citizen Eddie Vallin

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Omaha World Herald to relocate to The Freedom Center amid ongoing layoffs – The Omaha News

By: Daytin Inserra-Cunningham OMAHA, Neb. —  In a significant development, Lee Enterprises has made the decision to relocate the remaining staff of The Omaha World Herald to The Freedom Center. This decision comes as the newspaper grapples with years of layoffs, drastically reducing its workforce.  Sports Copy Editor for The Omaha World Herald, Andrew Stem,

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Celebrating 20 Years of Jitterbugs Night Out at the Eagles Ballroom – The Omaha News

By: Wyatt Moravec OMAHA, Neb. – The Eagles Ballroom, a historic venue in Omaha, has geared up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of hosting Jitterbugs Night Out. This weekly dance event has been a regular occurrence at the venue almost every Friday night since it started in 2003. On October 20, 2023, the Eagles Ballroom

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Movie Reviews

MOMA Launches Iranian Cinema Before the Revolution, 1925-1979 | Features

I’m sure it took a herculean amount of effort to put this new series together, and MoMA curators La Frances Hui and Josh Siegel and guest curator Ehsan Khoshbakht are to be thanked for their work in unveiling an era of cinema that has been too long hidden. A Bit of Back Story: Beginnings I

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Movie Reviews

The Road Dance movie review & film summary (2023)

Soon enough, it’s ten years later. A title places us in Gearrannan Village, and the little dreamer, Kirsty, has grown into a fine lass who’s still keen on getting the heck out. “I want more than planting potatoes and working the same land as my mum and da,” she declares. All the green grass and

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Discover What’s on the Menu in Omaha with Chef-Restaurateur Nick Strawhecker

Finally, if we’re super lucky, there’s a show at The Waiting Room. We see the show, then go to a second show at Reverb Lounge. Please tell visitors: what’s special about Omaha? Omaha is uniquely Omaha. A lot of folks are born here, leave, gather information and experiences, then return and

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John Carpenter Returns with Peacock Project That Doesn’t Deserve His Name | TV/Streaming

The concept of “John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams” is fundamentally flawed in that these six “true tales of terror” have no real connection other than playing out like disturbing anecdotes you hear at the bar. The vague connective tissue is that each episode is a “true” story told by an interview subject. But they blend supernatural,

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Drink of the Week

Drink of the Week: The Omaha Orchard

Hello, Omaha aficionados! With October upon us, we’re diving deep into the autumn spirit. Our Drink of the Week for October 6th is here to ensure you embrace those cozy vibes: presenting, The Omaha Orchard! This drink pays tribute to Nebraska’s fruitful orchards during harvest season, merging the flavors of spiced apple cider with dark

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Movie Reviews

Fair Play movie review & film summary (2023)

Although they can both technically do this job and are equally committed to doing the work, it’s clear early on that her instincts, coupled with her work ethic, make her a better employee. And yet Luke clings to a sense of entitlement as if he’s owed this job and this life because he’s wanted it so badly

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