By Jade Thornton, OMAHA, Neb. — Hundreds of gamers will gather in Omaha this March for NETWAR 2025, one of the Midwest’s largest LAN gaming events. More than just a competition, the event blends intense gameplay with a charitable mission, having raised over $140,000 for nonprofit organizations like Gamers Outreach. With gaming continuing to grow
By Henry Talacko, OMAHA, Neb. – As the Lenten season approaches, several local churches are gearing up for their annual fish fry events. These popular gatherings not only provide a meal for the community but also serve as a significant fundraiser for various charitable causes. One such event is hosted by the Knights of Columbus,
By Andrew Smith A model wearing an outfit by designer Alexander Napier walks the runway during Omaha Fashion Week’s Saturday night showcase on March 1, 2025. OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha Fashion Week’s spring festivities officially ended Sunday, but organizers hope they’ve promoted year-round relationships between local designers and the community. It was the outré season
By Isaac Nielsen, OMAHA, Neb. – Starting in fall 2025, all on-campus residents at the University of Nebraska at Omaha will be required to purchase at least $100 worth of Dining Dollars as part of their housing agreement. While the goal is to enhance campus dining options and foster community engagement, the new requirement has
By Grace Huffstetler, OMAHA, Neb. – Café Monster is a local game and card store on 84th and Center in Omaha that recently added a coffee shop. They sell games, cards, figures, and other niche items in the front, while the back offers a gaming room and a coffee shop with a peaceful sitting area.
By Mary Mitzlaff, OMAHA, Neb. — BLUEBARN Theatre’s latest production, Appropriate, is starting conversations citywide. The play, which follows a white family confronting its past, includes relevant themes regarding America’s racial history and its lasting impact. While set in the South, Appropriate resonates deeply with audiences in Omaha, a city with its own history of
By Madelyn Gau, OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Nebraska at Omaha is hosting a thought-provoking student curated art exhibition, Experiences in Femininity, which provides a platform for artists to explore themes of gender, identity, and representation. Now in its third year, the exhibit has grown both in scale and significance, offering a deeper interrogation
By Mary Pritchard, OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha Fashion Week returns to the Omaha Design Center for its 17th season and the Spring OUTRE 2025 theme is bringing personality to the runway. This season, designers are finding inspiration for their collections through music, pop culture, and personal experiences. Omaha Fashion Week (OFW), which is the nation’s
By Peighton Yoakam , OMAHA, Neb—The Friends of Omaha Public Library has announced the annual Virginia Frank Writing Contest, inviting talented young writers from the local area to showcase their creativity. This contest is open to 5th- through 8th-grade students residing in Douglas or Sarpy counties. Participants must submit an original fiction piece that reimagines
By Abigail Gocek OMAHA, Neb.- UNOTheatre’s latest production, New Ways New Works is a two-week festival celebrating the arts both on campus and in the Omaha community. The festival enters its second week with new events each night. “It’s about seeing how performance and story really echoes throughout all of the things that we do