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CHS Singers hopes to fill graduating senior spots
The Central High School choir has been one of the most popular classes through the years. There are currently more than 120 singers in the program, ranging from freshman to seniors. The CHS choir is currently looking for people to join their program for next year’s ensemble to fill the gap that the current seniors will leave.
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The Best Biscuits And Gravy In Nebraska Is Hiding Inside This Unassuming Neighborhood Cafe
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures aren’t found in fancy restaurants with celebrity chefs and impossible reservations – they’re hiding in plain sight, in modest neighborhood spots that have been quietly perfecting their craft for decades. Harold’s Koffee House in Omaha’s Florence neighborhood is exactly that kind...
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The Maha Music Festival will return to Heartland of America Park August 8, but who’s playing?…
Last week, the fine folks at the Maha Music Festival announced that this year’s festival will be held August 8 at RiverFront Park/Heartland of America Park. “The countdown is on and the lineup drops soon,” said the message, which went out everywhere on social media. It’s almost too early to do sleuthing to figure out who will be on the lineup, and Maha may actually beat me to the punch if they’re serious about an imminent announcement. Last year they waited until March 19 to announce the lineup.
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The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Omaha
Welcome to Omaha! This city has so much to offer, and we wanted to make it easy to explore. From cozy coffee shops and must-try restaurants to local attractions and seasonal events, we put together the ultimate visitor’s guide to help you experience the best of the city!. COFFEE...
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Bellevue West High School to host Grand Opening of Thunderbird Performing Arts Center
Bellevue West High School will host A Night at the Thunderbird Performing Arts Center on Thursday, February 5, 2026, celebrating the grand opening of the newly renovated facility. The evening will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:00 p.m., followed by tours of the Thunderbird Performing Arts Center, including classrooms,...
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Daily Nebraskan
Lila Mae’s: Southern style show-stopping meals
Walking through the door, it feels like grandma’s house. The smell of fried chicken and other southern goods makes guests' mouths water. “Order up,” the cook says, while hungry customers hope it's their turn for food. Lila Mae’s Southern Kitchen and Lounge is a restaurant focused on...
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Rascal Flatts Goes Viral For All The Wrong Reasons After Brutal Performance From Lead Singer Gary LeVox
Seems like Gary “The Voice” had a rough night. Rascal Flatts is back out on the road with their Life Is A Highway Tour, which kicked off last year after the band announced in 2020 that they would be going their separate ways following a farewell tour that same year. Well we all know what happened in 2020, and the farewell tour was ultimately cancelled due to the COVID pandemic, meaning that for a while it appeared that we had already seen […] The post Rascal Flatts Goes Viral For All The Wrong Reasons After Brutal Performance From Lead Singer Gary LeVox first appeared on Whiskey Riff .
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The Best Pulled Pork Sandwich In Nebraska Is Hiding Inside This No-Frills BBQ Restaurant
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures are hiding in plain sight, tucked away in unassuming buildings that locals drive past every day. Hartland Bar-B-Que in Omaha is exactly that kind of place – a modest establishment with a distinctive red roof that houses what might just be the best pulled pork sandwich in the entire state of Nebraska.
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People Drive From All Over Nebraska To Eat At This Mom-And-Pop Cafe
There’s something magical about discovering a place so good that you’d happily drive two hours just for breakfast, and Vidlak’s Cafe in Omaha is exactly that kind of culinary treasure. Nestled among the urban landscape of Nebraska’s largest city, this unassuming brick building with its bold red...
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REVIEW: Pizza vending machine: The ATM that never runs out of dough
Smells of fresh pizza catch consumers' attention as they drive by. The song “Pure Imagination” by Timothée Chalamet plays over and over again, coming from a strange machine. As you get closer to it, the machine spits out a pizza. Is this actually real?. Pizzomatic is a...
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The Mom-And-Pop Cafe In Nebraska Where $15 Gets You A Whole Meal And More
In the heart of Omaha, where the Missouri River bends, and the Midwest stretches its arms wide, sits a culinary treasure that proves you don’t need fancy tablecloths or celebrity chefs to create food memories that stick to your ribs and your heart. Vidlak’s Cafe stands as a testament...
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Cafe Botanica: Nutritious food made for everyone
Bright colors decorate the walls with oranges, creating an inviting environment for guests. Blenders and music fill the room as conversations start to spark up. The smell of all kinds of treats brings more customers through the door. Cafe Botanica is a cafe in Lincoln and Omaha that is all...
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Strawberry mocha, red velvet cake bite return to Scooter’s Coffee menu
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Scooter’s Coffee just released its Valentines Day offerings for a little more sweetness in the season of love. Back for another year, customers can now get their hands on the Strawberry Sweetheart Mocha and the Red Velvet Cake Bite. The drink features mocha, espresso, strawberry...
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New play with music from Anastasis Theatre Co. drawn from homelessness experiences of women at MICAH House
As part of her community connector work with Great Plains Theatre Commons, Omaha playwright Ellen Struve leads story sharing workshops with women at MICAH House shelter in Council Bluffs. Residents tell her how scary it is losing everything and having to navigate unfamiliar social service systems to try and find safe refuge and a new start.
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Bellevue West to host auditorium grand opening
The grand opening of the new auditorium will be Feb. 5 at 6 p.m with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a concert at 7 p.m. To celebrate the occasion there will be collaborative performances by the Bellevue West band, choir, past alumni from each decade that will each sing a song, as well as a performance from the upcoming school musical “The Sound of Music.”
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Omaha Today! Groundhog Day, 11th Annual Battle of the Improv All-Stars, & Upcoming Events
Groundhog Day is here—celebrate Nebraska-style in Unadilla, the state’s Groundhog Capital. Omaha’s funniest comedians face off in the 11th Annual Battle of the Improv All-Stars. What’s that new glow? Explore the rise of red light therapy at Omaha wellness spots. “Shine the Light on Hunger” breaks...
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Downtown Omaha’s newest ice cream staple; Tipico Helado
Tipico Helado is a staple in South Omaha known for their variety of ice cream flavors. Many childhood favorite treats like Mazapan or Chocolate de la Abuelita are also sold. It is no mystery that the ice cream is delicious, and I am very familiar with the shop and the food trucks, so I was excited to see them open a downtown location.