Set in 1964 and 1965, “The Featherweight” is a stylistically daring movie about an aging real-life boxer, Willie Pep (James Madio), who held the World Featherweight championship twice between 1942 and 1950 and invites a couple of documentary filmmakers modeled on the Maysles brothers to record his daily life as he attempts a comeback in
A year ago, I wrote about the real challenges the Toronto International Film Festival has faced in trying to reclaim its spot at the top of the fall festival events. With the ascendance of both Venice and Telluride over the last decade, as well as the one-two punch of the COVID lockdown and the WGA/SAG strikes that
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce the return of Ghouls & Glow presented by Veridian Credit Union. This year, Ghouls & Glow is “short but extra sweet” with two weekends of family friendly fun: October 17-20 and 24-27. Ghouls & Glow will feature spellbinding performances by Omaha Circus Arts and Omaha
Media Contact:Steve McCoyOmaha Airport Authority(402) 661-8000publicaffairs@flyoma.com Omaha, Neb. (Sept. 17, 2024) – As part of the Build OMA Terminal Modernization Program, the Omaha Airport Authority approved concession leases for the future terminal at Eppley Airfield. Two concessionaire operators will open 19 new dining and retail locations including 16 post security. These locations will open with
The end of my movie road in Toronto this year resulted in a mixed bag of three films that can’t really be connected thematically, so consider this a randomly assembled trio of films that you should watch for if they ever appear on your cinematic radar. The best of the three is Karen Chapman’s tender
In the Toronto International Film Festival’s documentary section, stories about fighting for one’s beliefs, dreams, and survival sit side-by-side on the schedule. From near and afar, cameras give the audience an up close and personal view of issues and topics we may only skim across in headlines. The lens puts a face, a name, and
By nature of their logistics, film festivals always come with innate frights (accidentally going to the wrong theater for your screening, anything and everything related to Ticketmaster) but watching Midnight Madness films is a guaranteed way to be entertained even while being spooked. Even when the cinema genre is a known type, it’s exciting to
Omaha Restaurant Week is Here! It’s time to enjoy Omaha’s finest dining with Omaha Restaurant Week, kicking off on Friday, September 13th, and lasting for “Omaha’s 10 Tastiest Days” until September 22nd. You’ll get the chance to savor some of Omaha’s best culinary spots with special three-course meals priced at $20, $30, $40, or $50.
Plan a weekend getaway with the kids this fall. Nothing says fall in Omaha like Junkstock, an annual festival with nearly 200 vendors from across the country selling their unique finds. Read the full list at Travel.USNews.com. Source link
Plan a weekend getaway with the kids this fall. Nothing says fall in Omaha like Junkstock, an annual festival with nearly 200 vendors from across the country selling their unique finds. Read the full list at Travel.USNews.com. Source link