By Henry Talacko, OMAHA, Neb. – As the Lenten season approaches, several local churches are gearing up for their annual fish fry events. These popular gatherings not only provide a meal for the community but also serve as a significant fundraiser for various charitable causes. One such event is hosted by the Knights of Columbus,
By Andrew Smith A model wearing an outfit by designer Alexander Napier walks the runway during Omaha Fashion Week’s Saturday night showcase on March 1, 2025. OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha Fashion Week’s spring festivities officially ended Sunday, but organizers hope they’ve promoted year-round relationships between local designers and the community. It was the outré season
The South African film industry is complete with pristine production, creativity, and thoughtfulness. To my surprise, my American friends are only familiar with Darrell Roodts’ “Sarafina” and have yet to explore South African films beyond it. As a former resident of South Africa, I have been enamored with its storytelling abilities for ten years. Now,
Omaha Fashion Week has officially wrapped the Spring 2025 OUTRÉ season! Throughout the week, we showcased 15 emerging designers + 9 featured designers who presented their collections throughout three nights. 8 headlining designers including TRBROWN our previous Golden Shears award winner, four veteran designers, LiloushLine from African Fashion Week, a collection by César Galindo from
Fairytales do come true. For “Anora,” it came five times with wins for the film itself, Sean Baker (a record-breaking four himself for Picture, Director, Editing, and Original Screenplay) and leading lady Mikey Madison (Best Actress). The 97th Annual Academy Awards kicked off and was full of magic, showing love for the City of Angels
Our emcee, Maria Corpuz, hosted our show with confidence and charisma. She was styled by the incredibly talented, Sydney Moore, with her sustainably sourced secondhand and vintage finds. Our backstage Beauty Alliance run by SOHO Hair Academy, using Surface hair care products are absolutely killing the hair and makeup game! Headliner, TRBROWN, brought the show to
Our emcee, Maria Corpuz, hosted our show with confidence and charisma. She was styled by the incredibly talented, Sydney Moore, with her sustainably sourced secondhand and vintage finds. Our backstage Beauty Alliance run by SOHO Hair Academy, using Surface hair care products are absolutely killing the hair and makeup game! To kick off the night, headliner,
Our emcee, Maria Corpuz, hosted our show with confidence and charisma. She was styled by the incredibly talented, Sydney Moore, with her sustainably sourced secondhand and vintage finds. Our backstage Beauty Alliance run by SOHO Hair Academy, using Surface hair care products are absolutely killing the hair and makeup game! To kick off the night, Develop
After intermission, UNPARAGON by Paris opened the show as another UNL headliner. The show continued with collections from the rest of the students in UNL’s Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design program. Headliner, Manic Kandii, closed out the second half, followed by the Mary Mitchell Fashion Excellence Award presentation, awarding three designers from the night a
By Grace Huffstetler, OMAHA, Neb. – Café Monster is a local game and card store on 84th and Center in Omaha that recently added a coffee shop. They sell games, cards, figures, and other niche items in the front, while the back offers a gaming room and a coffee shop with a peaceful sitting area.