November 1975. This is the month when “Opening Soon at a Theater Near You” premiered on PBS in Chicago. It featured the city’s two most prominent film critics, Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune and Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times, who appeared ill at ease during their first pairing on camera. Perhaps the coolness with which they
In “Rebuilding,” a Colorado cowboy sifts through the ashes of the life that once sustained him, struggling to find a way forward after wildfires take his family farm. In U.S. theaters Nov. 14 (with a national rollout to follow) via Bleecker Street, this elegiac story of one rancher’s journey through an environmentally devastated American West
In true fashion spirit, there’s a season for everything — and change is on the horizon. Omaha Fashion Week will be taking a season off in February to reimagine and reinvent the experience for our community. We’re thrilled to be working on something fresh and inspiring for you to enjoy in August of 2026. Stay
By Bayleigh Koch OMAHA, Neb. – For Dr. Whitney Gent, teaching isn’t limited to the classroom. Sometimes the best lessons happen thousands of miles away. Gent, an associate professor of rhetoric and civic engagement in UNO’s School of Communication, leads Persuasion and Social Influence, a summer study abroad course in Florence, Italy. For her, the
After World War II, US Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson led an effort to create judicial proceedings to try the leaders of the Nazi military and government, coordinating the effort with representatives from the other Allied forces, France, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. The charge was “crimes against humanity.” It was unprecedented
By Paxton DeVault OMAHA, Neb. – Creative energy is on the rise at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Enrollment in the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media, known as CFAM, is climbing, and that growth is having an impact far beyond campus. At UNO’s CFAM, creativity meets career preparation. Students combine academic learning
By Katie Gomez OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Nebraska at Omaha Dance Team gave fans a first look at its new routines before heading to Orlando for the 2025 UDA College Nationals, one of the nation’s top collegiate dance competitions. Balancing performances at athletic events and university functions throughout the year, the UNO Dance
By Ella Meis OMAHA, Neb. – When most people picture a spa, they imagine a place to relax, unwind and recharge. At Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, that’s exactly the goal. “We really try and cultivate a serene environment, so we always just try and make it an enjoyable experience for everyone,” said
By Jade Thornton OMAHA, Neb. – As temperatures drop and the wind picks up, homeowners across the region are finding new ways to stay warm without sending their heating bills through the roof. Experts say small steps, like sealing windows, checking furnace filters and cleaning air ducts, can make a big difference as Nebraska’s long
By Elise Gaines OMAHA, Neb. – For more than a decade, the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha has been home to local nonprofits and organizations working to strengthen the Omaha community. Among them is Emerging Ladies Academy (ELA), founded by Tiffany Gamble, which empowers Black girls and