The afterlife is a pretty mysterious thing, even for those of us who have a good idea of where we’re going. What will our ultimate destination look like? Feel like? Will it have lots of harps? Could it spiral through nine circles? We read our Bibles and listen to the experts and maybe even watch
Caleb Smith has just won the lottery. It’s not the kind of lottery most people ever have a chance to play. The 26-year-old coder at the world’s largest search engine, Bluebook, has won a company-wide contest to spend a week with their famously reclusive president, Nathan Bateman. How reclusive? Well, to get to the guy,
As this seventh story starts, Dominic Toretto and his makeshift family of hotshot hot rodders and heavy-fisted rumblers are all focused on personal pursuits. Former undercover cop Brian, for instance, is gearing up to be a carpool dad and attentive hubby. And Dom’s love interest, Letty, is still trying to regain her memories—lost in a
April 18 Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $15 Adults 19 and over, $10 for those 18 and under, and $35 for 5K runner. www.ralstonarena.com The Scoop: The Autism Society is hosting their Omaha Autism Puzzle Walk and 5K Run this weekend. Come join them for a great family event with
April 22 KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $75. www.thekaneko.org The Scoop: KANEKO invites you to the grand finale of their FIBER programming with two special events featuring world-famous textile designer, scholar and collector, Jack Lenor Larsen. April 22, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch with
April 19-24 UNO’s School of Music, 6900 Dodge St., 7:30 p.m, Admission is $5 or free with student I.D. www.uno.edu The Scoop: Celebrated as one of Brazil’s most prominent guitarists, Daniel Wolff is in residence at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s School of Music from April 19-24, 2015. A versatile musician, in addition to
April 19 Kleveland Clothing in Blackstone, 36th and Farnam, Noon to 2 p.m. Admission is free. www.klevelandclothing.com The Scoop: Doesn’t $1 donuts (or $5 donuts & unlimited beer), brewskis with the boys, and playing bags outside in April sound like a great way to spend your Sunday morning? Kleveland Clothing has all of that and
April 19 Cali Commons, 40th and California, Noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children. www.calicommons.com The Scoop: All supplies will be provided. You can do your own thing, or use our project idea sheets if you need help getting started. Need a little extra instruction? At 1:00 and 3:00,
April 19 Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., 2 p.m. Tickets are $19-$99. www.operaomaha.org The Scoop: Love triumphs in this stunning original production of Beethoven’s only opera, “Fidelio,” designed by Omaha’s own world-renowned artist, Jun Kaneko. This production — never before seen in Omaha — completes Jun Kaneko’s operatic triptych following the phenomenal “Madama Butterfly”
April 18 Mulhall’s, 3615 N 120th St., 11 a.m. Admission is free. www.mulhalls.com The Scoop: Mulhall’s is kicking off Earth Week with music from local artists, Burkum Boys and Matt Cronin and Friends. Localmotive Food Truck is also serving their famous rounders, frites, and more. And Truck Farm Omaha is also on deck, bringing their