Omaha Magazine – March/April 2025
When people think of law enforcement officers, they think of a variety of things: One person might think Lennie Briscoe ...
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‘A Labor of Love’: 20 Years of the Omaha Film Festival
Today, the festival held at Aksarben Cinema in Omaha every spring showcases more than 100 short and feature films curated ...
Musician Carver Jones Proves the ‘American Dream’ Is What You Make It
Carver Jones didn’t set out to become a musician in the traditional sense. In fact, when he first hit the ...
Scenic Artist Michael Torres Brings Worlds to Life, One Detail at a Time
Michael Torres’ creations are so lifelike, they might fool Mother Nature herself. As the founder of de la Torre Art ...
Actress Kate Robertson Pryor Builds Her Career on Faith, Family, and Bold Style
Kate Robertson Pryor, a SAG-AFTRA eligible actor, writer, producer, shows herself off in shimming silver cowboy boots and hot pink ...
‘The Divine Shallows’: Alexandra Tran’s Romantasy Explores Love and Sisterhood
Omaha native Alexandra Tran saw problems in the fantasy/romance genre of literature—known as “romantasy”—and decided to fix them.
Matt Waldron Keeps the Knuckleball Alive for the San Diego Padres
The thing about throwing a knuckleball in baseball is that no one, not even the pitcher, knows which way the ...
Canvases, Hearts, and Minds: Bill Farmer’s Art Continues to Shape Nebraska’s Artistic Landscape
Prolific and politically minded, Farmer was born and eventually anchored in Omaha from where he’d launch extended retreats to Europe, ...
Charles Jackson French: The Unsung WWII Hero Who Defied the Odds
Charles Jackson French was no extraordinary man, but by the time he turned 23 years old, he became a war ...
JJ Davis’ ‘Can Not Can’t’ Mantra Fuels a Career Full of Energy
Despite all of his accomplishments, Davis knows he has more work to do and vows to never retire. “One of ...
Peony Park: Remembering Omaha’s Ultimate Summer Playland
Located on 49th and Cass streets, Peony Park was open from 1919-1994, and the name still elicits fond memories from ...
100 Years of Theater: Nancy Whitted and the Omaha Community Playhouse Gala
The fundraiser celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Omaha Community Playhouse. Hansen and four other designers had an opportunity to ...
‘The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly’ of Mental Health in Law Enforcement
Listen to this article here. Audio Provided by Radio Talking Book Service. In May 2004, a search party descended upon a remote ...
Team RWB: Empowering Omaha Veterans Through Health and Community
Team Red, White & Blue, or Team RWB, a national nonprofit organization, is “America’s health and wellness community for veterans."
Giving Calendar – March/April 2025
FEATURED EVENT March 6Celebrity Chef - With a New Twist!Benefits: Food Bank for the HeartlandLocation: CHI Health Center— https://foodbankheartland.org/celebrity-chef-2025/Omaha chefs ...
Derek Ruth’s ‘Eight Minute-Flight’-—and a Lifetime of Resilience
“I vividly remember the week leading up to my injury on the football field—September 6, 2008,” Derek said. “Everything seemed ...
Marty Dowds Keeps the Spirit of Irish Dance Alive in Omaha
Listen to this article here. Audio Provided by Radio Talking Book Service. One’s connection to their culture and heritage is an important ...
‘People Want to Ride’: How Bike Walk Nebraska Is Making Cycling Safer for All
There are many more moving pieces to what Bike Walk Nebraska provides its people—some clearly visible and tangible, others as ...
Celebrate Spring in Omaha: Six Festivals to Add to Your Calendar
Whether it's running through colorful powders or enjoying local wines, these six festivals are an ideal way to welcome the ...
How Ruhlman’s Steakhouse Made the Jump from Food Truck to Ashland Staple
Chef John Benton, a graduate of the world-renowned culinary arts program at Johnson & Wales University, crafted all of the ...
