By Peighton Yoakam OMAHA, Neb. – Every Wednesday night, the NOMA Café in North Omaha transforms into a midweek escape filled with rhythm, laughter and a sense of belonging. The sweet sounds of the saxophone, piano and smooth R&B fill the air, and at the center of it all is saxophonist Chad Stoner, who performs
By Pablo Perez OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Aviation Institute is expanding hands-on training to prepare students for one of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields: aviation. With a nationwide pilot shortage and rising demand for aviation professionals, UNO has invested in new flight simulators that strengthen training for students pursuing careers
“If the devil’s alive, he lived here.” — Quote in the Chicago Tribune, attributed to a worker who was involved in the demolition of John Wayne Gacy’s house. While working as a news columnist in the 1990s, I had one of the most macabre experiences of my life when I was granted access to the
One of the more popular sections of the Chicago International Film Festival each year is the After Dark sidebar, a collection of films from around the world that are just a bit different from the usual fest fare—something a little stranger and wilder and containing plenty of sex, violence, and straight-up weirdness to appeal to
Documentary is a filmmaking approach inherently designed for remembrance. In fact, it’s the approach that most closely aligns with photography and the desire to capture a moment, a person, or a thing before the forces of time overcome and erase its existence. So, you know, usually with these films, you’re going to get a topic
The 61st edition of the Chicago International Film Festival has boasted an unusually strong lineup of high-quality titles from around the world, including such significant works as “The Secret Agent,” “The Mastermind,” and “It Was Just an Accident.” However, if I had to pick just one favorite, I would have to go with “Silent Friend.”
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is thrilled to announce that Ruby, a 26-year-old female Bornean orangutan, is expecting. The infant, sired by 23-year-old male Denda, is anticipated to arrive in February 2026. Ruby has been a valued member of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium since 2007 and this is her first pregnancy. Denda
Like so many contemporary R&B fans, I was gutted when it was reported that Michael Eugene Archer, better known as groundbreaking neo-soul artist D’Angelo, passed away on Tuesday at the too-damn-young age of 51, after a long, private battle with pancreatic cancer. The man was an elusive enigma, only dropping three studio albums–Brown Sugar (1995),
Who hasn’t at least once fantasized about switching lives with someone who, from a distance, seems to have a more comfortable, secure, happier existence? While Shakespeare and others created stories about characters pretending to be someone else, it was Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper that popularized the idea of people in opposite circumstances trying out each
Prepare to be charmed by one of Omaha’s most distinctive neighborhoods. Omaha’s Old Market offers cobblestone streets, brick warehouses turned into boutiques and restaurants, and quirky surprises around every corner. Here are 10 Old Market experiences you won’t want to miss. 1. Snap a Selfie in the Old Market Passageway