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Blackstone Parking Garage Opens to Public, Solves Longtime Problem  – The Omaha News

By Andrew Smith, OMAHA, Neb. – Parking spaces in the Blackstone District can sometimes be difficult to find but city officials hope that’s no longer the case after Mayor Jean Stothert cut the ribbon to open a new 384 stall parking garage.  The garage is part of the 37 West Farnam development, which includes 161

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 Wicked Plants are All Around  – The Omaha News

By Maggie Johnston, OMAHA Neb. – Spooky Season is upon us, and it’s time to celebrate all the wacky and wickedness the world has to offer. Omaha’s local botanical garden, Lauritzen Gardens, has its own way of showcasing what the Season means in the realm of plants. From October 5-November 3, the public can visit a

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Fan Appreciation Game at Werner Park Successful – The Omaha News

By Connor Schmidt OMAHA, Neb. – Union Omaha capped off their regular season earlier this week with a memorable Fan Appreciation Game at Werner Park, thrilling fans with an action-packed performance that left the crowd buzzing. The event, which drew one of the largest turnouts this season, was a testament to the strong connection between

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Fontenelle Forest Tackles Climate Change with Local Conservation Efforts  – The Omaha News

By Jenna Janssen OMAHA, Neb. — As natural disasters dominate headlines, Nebraska is also feeling the subtler, yet profound effects of climate change. Rising temperatures, unpredictable rain, and shifting seasons are prompting local conservationists at Fontenelle Forest to adapt, protect, and restore their ecosystems.  At Fontenelle Forest, Conservation Tech Steven Fox and his team are

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Día De Los Muertos; A Religious and Secular Holiday  – The Omaha News

By Ben Battafarano OMAHA, Neb. — Americans are gearing up for Halloween on Thursday. But for Omaha’s Mexican-American community, another celebration is approaching on Friday and Saturday: Dia De Los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead. The holiday is a celebration and remembrance of loved ones who have passed, and coincides with the Christian

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The Slowdown’s Rocky Horror Picture Show and the Community that Comes with It  – The Omaha News

By Sapphire Bennett OMAHA, Neb. – The beloved Rocky Horror picture show returned to Omaha this past weekend in two different locations: the original movie screening at the Orpheum with Barry Bostwick and a special live performance at the Slowdown, a local music venue. The Slowdown’s highly anticipated performance has become an annual tradition and

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Halloween Houses in Bellevue Nebraska   – The Omaha News

By Riley McCall BELLEVUE, Neb.- As Halloween approaches, Bellevue, Nebraska is home to some of the most impressive and spooky displays in the state.   The first house, located near South 32nd Street and Westport Circle, boasts an eerie atmosphere complete with a glowing witch, ominous pumpkins, and spooky pumpkin heads. A large scarecrow stands nearby,

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Movie Reviews

10 Great Horror Films from 2024 (and Where to Watch Them) | TV/Streaming

It’s the time of year when even casual fans are looking for something spooky to watch, but where do you begin? Of course, all the streaming services have robust catalogs of some of the best that the horror genre has ever offered, but maybe you want to catch up with something from this year too?

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Finding Mr. Christmas: Jonathan Bennett on Hallmark’s New Reality Competition | Interviews

Hallmark Movies Now is becoming Hallmark+ this month with exclusive new movies, original series, and more featuring beloved Hallmark stars—or, as Jonathan Bennett calls them, the Hallmark Cinematic Universe (HCU). That’s a lot of happily ever after. Bennett played the handsome love interest in Hallmark’s “The Christmas House” and its sequel, “Deck Those Halls,” and

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CIFF 2024: The Knife, Okie, Bliss | Festivals & Awards

While it is always a joy and privilege to travel for film festivals, there’s nothing quite like enjoying one from the comfort of one’s home city. That’s what makes the Chicago International Film Festival so special; for almost two weeks, the city’s artists, creatives, and cinephiles gather to watch a diverse array of films from

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