A modern update to the Greek playwright Aristophanes’ Lysistrata, “Chi-Raq” immediately found controversy using Chicago’s South Side (particularly the ensuing bloody gang wars, which by that point were already making national headlines) as the backdrop for a musical crime romance starring Nick Cannon and Wesley Snipes as opposing gang leaders, and Teyonah Parris as the
Omaha Fashion Week is lifting the veil and showing off behind the scenes in our Fall 2024 VERUS Season. This season’s designers draw inspiration from the natural world and repurposed materials while exploring themes of community and cultural heritage. Throughout the week, we will be showcasing 16 Emerging Designers + 14 Featured designers who will
It’s the present day, and another murderer is hovering around the Saint Hans Psychiatric Hospital. Emma (Fanny Leander Bornedal), the daughter of Martin (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), the original movie’s antihero protagonist, must stop the killing. Emma’s understandably hung up on what happened to her father after the events of “Nightwatch,” which left that movie’s antagonist, the
The Omaha metropolitan area is gearing up for an action-packed week of live entertainment, with an eclectic mix of outdoor concerts, interactive game shows, and a historic championship volleyball match. Headlining the concert scene is Southern California punk rock institution Social Distortion, who will be taking the stage at The Astro in La Vista on
Two Omaha Beef players claimed Player of the Week awards for their performance in the 33-6 win over the Sioux City Bandits last Saturday. Tommy Armstrong ran the ball 13 times for 39 yards and two touchdowns and completed 13 passes for 142 yards and another two touchdowns to claim his third offensive player of
On the red carpet outside the Music Box Theatre, Adlon—whose acclaimed FX series “Better Things,” which followed a single mother raising three daughters in Los Angeles, frequently drew inspiration from her own life—reflected on working with Glazer and Jon Rabinowitz, who co-wrote “Babes,” while ensuring her own voice as a filmmaker shone through on the
Lauritzen Gardens is an urban oasis with 20 distinct themed gardens, each offering a unique experience. There’s something worth seeing every season, but spring and summer are especially resplendent. Spring at Lauritzen Gardens is a sensory delight. As you stroll along the Spring Flowering Walk, you’ll witness hundreds of thousands of
Sioux City @ Omaha Beef May 11th – 6:30pm CT Liberty First Credit Union Arena Omaha controlled this 51st meeting between the Beef and the Sioux City Bandits from the start and cruised to a 33-6 win at Liberty First Credit Union Arena Saturday night. The Beef defense forced three turnovers and only allowed 99
Sioux City Bandits @ Omaha Beef May 11th – 6:30pm CT Liberty First Credit Union Arena The oldest rivalry in indoor football gets renewed this Saturday as the Sioux City Bandits travel to Ralston to take on the Omaha Beef. Since 2002 the two teams have met 50 times in the I-29 rivalry with the
From Outdoor Concerts and Baseball Games to Ballet Premieres and Cinco de Mayo Celebrations, There’s Something for Everyone This Week As the weather warms and spring takes hold, Omaha is buzzing with an array of events and activities that cater to diverse interests and age groups. Whether you’re a fan of live music, America’s favorite