Where To Find The 9 Best Reuben Sandwiches In America

The Great Reuben Debate is an annual competition in Omaha, Nebraska, where restaurants compete to make the best Reuben sandwich, a classic American dish. Every year for the past seven years, the historic Blackstone District in Omaha, Nebraska, has hosted a fierce competition that dwarfs the likes of the Super Bowl and the Puppy Bowl combined: the Great Reuben Debate. Restaurants in the area throw their hats into the ring to take home the prize of the best Reuben, voted for by passionate eaters of these handheld wonders.

7 Brew in Omaha, is it worth the traffic?

Founded in 2017 in Rogers, Arkansas, 7 Brew has quickly become one of the most popular drive-thru coffee spots in the United States. It is best known for radiating kindness, fun drinks and quick service. After seeing all the rave reviews on TikTok, I was extremely excited when the company announced it was opening its first location in the Omaha area. The original opening date was set for Dec. 8, but after being pushed back several times due to various construction issues, they officially opened Jan. 19.

Wildwoods folk trio coming to Pals Brewing

The Wildwoods, a folk-Americana trio from Lincoln, will perform on Saturday, March 14 at Pal’s Brewing Company in North Platte. The Wildwoods are known for seamless acoustic instrumentation, harmonies, and soul-stirring songwriting. They have been traveling in the United States and Europe and recently starred in a show that was broadcast on 270 radio stations.

Classic Broadway Musical Fiddler on the Roof Comes to Bellevue Stage

Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W. Mission in Bellevue, will present the award-winning musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ the weekends of March 13, 20, and 27. Curtain is 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday Evenings and 2 pm on Sunday. This musical, which opened on Broadway in 1964, is...

Movies and TV shows casting in Omaha

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Omaha Film Festival to highlight local, international films at annual event

More than 100 films will be shown over a six-day period during this year’s Omaha Film Festival. Celebrating its 21st year, the event will be held March 10-15 at Omaha’s Aksarben Cinema. The festival will showcase a total of 104 films, including 30 short films by Nebraska filmmakers,...

Two Rivers Trout Lake Opens March 14

The Two Rivers State Recreation Area Trout Lake in Douglas County will open March 14. This creates an exceptional opportunity for people to experience higher catch rates of rainbow trout, enjoy great spring outdoor recreation, and introduce some new people to fishing. Anglers must purchase a daily trout tag for...

UNL Opera performs in Friend, Ord as statewide touring program ends

FRIEND, Neb. (KOLN) - The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Opera (UNL Opera) performed Puccini’s La Bohème as part of a statewide touring program that has run for a decade. On Feb. 24, the vocalists performed in Friend, Nebraska, for students in area schools. This experience served as the grand...

From main office to art exhibition

As students and staff returned from winter break, they were welcomed with a newly-decorated entrance. Introduced by principal Anthony Clark-Kaczmarek, the main office has displayed student artwork for visitors to enjoy. Each piece is intentionally picked. Talent can be found in any space, from a freshman art class to a...

Community, connection and culture are at the heart of House of Bah

Before becoming a chef acclaimed for his social impact, Djamil Djibril Bah-Traore, a native of Togo, West Africa, crunched numbers in corporate America. But his real passion was cooking. He left spreadsheets for cutting boards in his late 30s to follow his heart and heritage, attending culinary classes by day...

Hamilton returns to the Lied Center in 2027

Omaha actor stars in short film premiering at Omaha Film Festival

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha actor with Down syndrome is set to make his biggest on-screen appearance yet when a locally made short film premieres at the Omaha Film Festival next month. Joey Drwal stars in “Chapter 21,” a short film directed by Katie Stoneburner, a fellow West Millard...

The Golden Chickens Sets the “Gold Standard” in Lincoln

The Golden Chickens (thegoldenchickens.com) is proud to announce the grand opening of Lincoln’s first and only authentic charcoal-fired Peruvian rotisserie restaurant. Following an 18-month development process, the establishment celebrated its official opening and is now welcoming the Lincoln and Omaha business communities to experience its premium culinary offerings. Founded...

Lied Center announces the return of Hamilton for the 2026-2027 season

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Hamilton, Shucked, Water for Elephants, Clue and a fifth show, to be announced in May, will make up the 2026-2027 Glenn Korff Broadway Series. “From the return of the global blockbuster Hamilton, the most-attended show in Lied Center history, to the hilarious new musical Shucked, the gorgeous high-flying Water for Elephants to classic murder mystery Clue, the always-spectacular Riverdance to the reunion of Broadway superstars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, there’s something for everyone,” said Bill Stephan, Lied Center executive director. “We can’t reveal the fifth smash-hit show in our package lineup until May, but we can tell you it’s always one of the most requested shows by Lied Center audiences.”

Painting at Parrish: A Sunday of Art, Music, and Play in Downtown Lincoln

Parrish Studios (ParrishProject.com) invited the community to do something wonderfully simple: come play. On Sunday, Feb. 1, the second floor of Parrish Studios transformed into a collaborative art space during Painting at Parrish, a hands-on, all-ages event centered around creativity, whimsy, and local culture. Help Paint a Portal to Downtown...

Lied Center announces the return of Hamilton for the 2026-2027 season

Hamilton, Shucked, Water for Elephants, Clue and a fifth show, to be announced in May, will make up the 2026-2027 Glenn Korff Broadway Series.

Inside Hot Shops Art Center, Where Creativity Is Always in Motion

Hot Shops Art Center has stood as one of Omaha’s most vibrant creative spaces. Housed in a historic industrial building near downtown, the center is home to more than fifty working artists, each practicing in their own studio yet connected by a shared belief in openness, experimentation, and community.

🎙️Lincoln’s The Wildwoods Bring ‘Dear Meadowlark’ Home to Nebraska Stage

NORTH PLATTE — Lincoln-based folk/Americana trio The Wildwoods are bringing their latest album, Dear Meadowlark, to western Nebraska next month after a busy year of national and international performances. Chloe Gose, one-third of the band, joined Allison Peck by phone to talk about the group’s recent momentum and their...