Long before the sounds of bands playing at Stinson Park and diners grabbing a bite to eat at hip restaurants in Aksarben Village, the sounds of hoofs pounding the dirt track at Aksarben’s race track echoed throughout the area. Stars like Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra entertained thousands at the Aksarben Coliseum. Even professional ice…
I love the variety of shopping in Omaha. We have tons locally owned boutiques and shops, as well as huge retailers in our malls and outlet malls. Whatever you need, you’ll probably find it in Omaha. Here’s a guide to some of the best shopping centers in the city. Not on the list above, but…
Fore! The sound bellows like a call of honor among men, women, and children playing golf at some of the best public golf courses in the Omaha area. Omaha is one of the few major cities that does a great job at maintaining outstanding courses, which are open to everyone. Just make a reservation and…
I’ll be the first to let you know that November is not the prettiest month to explore Omaha. It’s not a winter wonderland with snowy landscapes just yet. It’s cold and gray. But, on the plus side, there are a lot of great indoor things to do in Omaha when it’s cold out – especially…
When I heard Tara Vaughan was bringing her “She Rocks” show back to the Omaha area, I had a great idea: Tara’s show celebrates women who rock…what if she could share some recommendations for women who rock. Tara knows Omaha well, and she has shared her favorite Omaha places and women-owned businesses for you guys….
As parents, we want to protect our kids from everything. And while we think we’ve thought of it all, we haven’t. I’m glad to know there are organizations around like Safe Kids that provide comprehensive guides to kid-proofing homes, cars, and well, our world. One of our local chapters, Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass reached out and…
