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The Hood Sommelier’s HIGH FIVE for Father’s Day

Celebrate the man or father figure in your life by visiting and supporting one of Omaha’s attractions or local restaurants. Whether your celebrant is a spirits, sporting, or foodie guy, there is an experience in Omaha to make the day (or weekend) memorable–and local spirits expert Jack Beguedou is here with ideas. Jack is an

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Pixar’s Endearing, Predictable Tribute to Youth, Gelato & Vespa

Pixar’s latest CGI fantasy is an endearing, but entirely predictable coming-of-age story. Luca tells the tale of two teenage sea monsters, who pose as human boys and discover “la dolce vita” in a scenic seaside Italian village. They gobble down pasta, slurp gelato, and dream of owning a Vespa; which will scoot them around the

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas in Omaha

Celebrate Dad in a big way with these ideas out of Omaha. A number of events and activities are happening in and around Omaha this Father’s Day weekend, from sporting events to cars and hikes. And with restaurants and hotels ready to serve you and your family, now you just need to decide which event

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Movie Reviews

A Brainless & Foul-Mouthed Action Sequel

Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson return in a brainless, foul-mouthed sequel with a sprinkling of slapstick chuckles. Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard reteams the assassin odd couple with an equally raunchy conwoman in a hackneyed plot to save Europe’s technical infrastructure. The action comedy is chock full of gunplay, chases, and tussles. The problem is that

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Cool this HEAT with the Limited Edition TASTE OF FREEDOM Ice Cream available at Ted & Wally’s and Brownie Bar Omaha in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday and the inaugural Omaha Freedom Festival taking place June 19th at Malcolm X

June 10, 2021 – Ted and Wally’s has teamed up with North Omaha-based nonprofit Freedomtainment to bring a limited edition ice cream, Taste of Freedom in honor of the inaugural Omaha Freedom Festival. The ice cream will be available at both Ted and Wally’s locations in the Old Market and Benson as well as Omaha’s

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Mark Wahlberg & Dylan O’Brien Need a Role Reversal in Reincarnation Thriller

Director Antoine Fuqua and Mark Wahlberg tackle reincarnation in an absurdly plotted, but ass-kicking action film. Infinite tells the story of a select few who remember their previous lives when they are born again. “The Believers” embrace this gift and try to better humanity. “The Nihilists” consider it a curse and resort to drastic means

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A Superb Adaptation of the Hit Broadway Musical

Pulitzer prize winning playwrights Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes bring their Broadway hit, In the Heights, to the big screen with smashing success. Its heartfelt testament to New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood, diverse residents, and vibrant culture is an absolute joy to behold. The story follows a group of tight-knit dreamers over several

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Tastes of Home: 4 Immigrant Chefs Share Their Specialties

If being totally honest, Nina Sodji will say her first impression of America wasn’t great. She flew into New York City, which struck her as noisy and overwhelming. Eventually she made it to Omaha, where she remembers thinking, Now this I can do. “There were a lot of cornfields, but it felt more like home,”

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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Omaha’s Zoo

Children’s Partners with Douglas County Health, Omaha’s Zoo to Protect Eligible Individuals 12 & Up. On June 9 and 16, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Douglas County Health Department and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium are partnering to offer walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Zoo. A mobile van will be set up on

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Omaha Zoo

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Omaha’s Zoo

Children’s Partners with Douglas County Health, Omaha’s Zoo to Protect Eligible Individuals 12 & Up. On June 9 and 16, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Douglas County Health Department and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium are partnering to offer walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Zoo. A mobile van will be set up on

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