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This Small Nebraska Town Is Known As The Czech Capital Of America, And Its Museum Is Full Of Surprises
A real human skeleton, donated by one of the town’s early doctors, shares a roof with delicate embroidered folk dresses in one small museum. That pairing alone made me sit up and pay attention. The building holds three floors of Czech immigrant history in a Nebraska town that proudly...
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Climb Upstairs, Feed Lettuce To Giraffes, And Even Pet Them At This Nebraska Zoo
A giraffe’s dark tongue can stretch about a foot and a half, and in Nebraska it might curl around a leaf of lettuce held in your own hand. That alone is enough to make me grab my car keys. The setup is wonderfully simple. You climb a set of...
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The ‘level of surprise’: Lincoln collector showcases a life’s worth of discoveries
LINCOLN, Neb. (Flatwater Free Press) - The shades are often drawn in Larry Small’s Lincoln apartment, blocking harsh sunlight from damaging the many priceless items within. Over a dozen jewel-toned Catalin radios rest on shelves above his kitchen counter, illuminated by artificial light. Paintings by Olena Mosiyevych, a Ukrainian artist and refugee, adorn his living room walls, and Art Deco pieces are scattered throughout the space.
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Benson hosts 2-night Halloween Massive block party in Omaha this weekend
Local DJ and producer Hyddin previews Halloween Massive, a two-night block party bringing artists, vendors and a costume contest to Benson on Oct. 30-31.
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Inside Cafe Postale in the Rail and Commerce Building
I’ve always been drawn to historic buildings that have been saved and repurposed. That’s what led me to Cafe Postale inside the historic Rail and Commerce Building. This building started its life as an old mail terminal before being converted into offices and, most importantly for me, a coffee shop. It is, in my opinion, one of the best examples of an adaptive reuse project.
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Get A Head Start On The Holidays At This Christmas Store Worth A November Trip
One Omaha shop sells the kind of glowing outdoor displays that make you slow down on a neighborhood drive in December. Ever wondered where those houses get their lighted figures?. Some of them start right here. The showroom is packed with light displays, decorated trees, and seasonal decor. There’s even...
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Omaha’s Orpheum to bring cult classic to life with ‘Death Becomes Her’
What’s a secret that you would die for? Audiences should plan to find out the answer when Omaha Performing Arts presents “Death Becomes Her,” the Tony Award-winning musical based on the 1992 film, at the Orpheum Theater from Thursday, Oct. 27 to Sunday, Nov. 1. The show...
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This Old-School Nebraska Steakhouse Is A Family-Owned Landmark Still Hand-Cutting Its Steaks
Warm breadsticks land on the table before the steaks, and somehow they nearly steal the show. That is a bold move for a starter at a steakhouse known for hand-cut beef. The family-owned spot has been feeding hungry crowds since 1946. Its menu also puts chicken parm, toasted ravioli and pizza right beside the ribeyes and prime rib.
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Farm-Fresh Plates Come Straight From The Garden At This Lakeside Family Restaurant In Nebraska
Bison meatloaf, heirloom tomato soup, and a slice of Hubbard spice cake have all appeared on the same small menu. Most of the vegetables come from a garden just steps from your table. A quiet lake fills the windows while you eat. I like how the menu follows the seasons...
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Volunteer pilots fly kitten with twisted legs from Omaha to Kansas State for treatment
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Volunteers are going a long way to improve life for a tiny kitten. It took Muddy Paws volunteers a week to catch the kitten, named Serena. The 10-week-old feral kitten can only use half her paws. “So, her legs are almost pointed, pulled backwards at this...
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Omaha Muralist Paints Biggest Work Yet to Comfort Kids Served by CASA
A muralist working with her own father is wrapping the CASA building near 24th and St. Mary's Avenue in Omaha with paintings built from children's doodles, depicting everything from sadness to joy to fear. Graphic artist and muralist Allie Rapp donated the piece, calling it the biggest mural she's ever completed.