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Completely KIDS℠ named Nonprofit of the Year

Completely KIDS℠ named Nonprofit of the Year

Greater Omaha Chamber announces Big O! Excellence awards winners during annual luncheon

HAUTE CITY: Outside the Retail Box with Pop-up Shopping & Entertainment

HAUTE CITY: Outside the Retail Box with Pop-up Shopping & Entertainment

On Saturday, May 19, experiential marketing firm, STEP Group is producing an interactive pop-up retail and entertainment event featuring local, regional and national brands.

Project Interfaith’s RavelUnravel to Explore Religious and Spiritual Identities, Dispel Stereotypes

Project Interfaith’s RavelUnravel to Explore Religious and Spiritual Identities, Dispel Stereotypes

Project Interfaith will launch its RavelUnravel website (ravelunravel.com) on Thursday, May 17, at 7:00 p.m.

Omaha Fashion Week Announces August 2012 Designers

Omaha Fashion Week organizers announced this week the designers who have been selected to show collections during the organization's August 2012 shows.

Together Expands Public Awareness Updating Branding - Website and Logo

Together Expands Public Awareness Updating Branding - Website and Logo

This Week's Events

May 2012

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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Omaha Farmers Market at Aksarben Village

The Omaha Farmers Market offers the city's best selection of farm-fresh produce, meats, cheeses, cut flowers, handmade crafts and more. It is a great place to shop, snack and socialize.

Cost: Free

Where?
Aksarben Village
67th and Center
, NE
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For more information:
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12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Take Back Your Sundays with Portovino's Family-Style Sunday

Portovino Ristorante invites you and your family to enjoy a relaxing Sunday with its weekly Family-Style Sunday. Large platters of delicious Italian foods are brought to your table and passed...

Cost: Varies

Where?
Portovino Ristorante
220 S. 31st Ave.
Omaha, NE  68131
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For more information:
Telephone: 402-885-6800

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Vintage Wheels in the Park

Douglas County Historical Society unveils new exhibit at

Heartland of America Park:  Omaha’s AUTO-biography.

           

 

To kick-off the...

Cost: Free and Open to the Public

Where?
Heartland of America Park
8th and Douglas Streets
Downtown Omaha
Omaha, NE
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For more information:
Sponsor: Douglas County Historical Society
Telephone: 402-455-9990
Contact name: 68102
Website »

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

12th Annual Student Art Exhibition

Students from Metropolitan Community will be exhibiting work at the 12th Annual Student Art Exhibition. Opening reception and award ceremony will be held on Friday, April 27, 5-7:00 pm.  Food...

Cost: Free

Where?
Metro. Comm. College, Elkhorn Valley Campus
204th & Dodge
Omaha, NE  68022
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Host an International Exchange Student!

Would you and your family like to experience another culture without ever leaving your home? Academic Year in America is bringing close to 1,000 high school exchange students to the U.S. this...

Cost: See Website

Where?
Omaha, NE
5165 Jackson St.
Omaha, NE  68106
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For more information:
Sponsor: Academic Year In America
Telephone: 402-504-1443
Contact name: Denise
Website »

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Midlands Community Foundation Golf Tournament

Registration & Check-in begin at 11 a.m. with shotgun start at noon. A sack lunch is provided. Following the tournament, a steak dinner will be served and flight and raffle prizes will be awarded.

Cost: $125 per person

Where?
TBD
, NE

For more information:
Sponsor: Midlands Community Foundation
Telephone: 402-991-8027
Contact name: Tonee Gay
Website »

Host an International Exchange Student!

Would you and your family like to experience another culture without ever leaving your home? Academic Year in America is bringing close to 1,000 high school exchange students to the U.S. this...

Cost: See Website

Where?
Omaha, NE
5165 Jackson St.
Omaha, NE  68106
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For more information:
Sponsor: Academic Year In America
Telephone: 402-504-1443
Contact name: Denise
Website »

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday Is Dog-Gone Good Day for Paws on the Patio

Tuesdays are a dog-gone good day to hang out with your dog on the Portovino Ristorante patio.

Bring your four-legged friend to the Portovino Patio every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. for...

Cost: Free

Where?
Portovino Ristorante
220 S. 31st Ave.
Omaha, NE  68131
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For more information:
Telephone: 402-885-6800
Website »

Host an International Exchange Student!

Would you and your family like to experience another culture without ever leaving your home? Academic Year in America is bringing close to 1,000 high school exchange students to the U.S. this...

Cost: See Website

Where?
Omaha, NE
5165 Jackson St.
Omaha, NE  68106
View map »

For more information:
Sponsor: Academic Year In America
Telephone: 402-504-1443
Contact name: Denise
Website »

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Death By A Thousand Arrests

A Discourse On the Human Costs of Mass Incarceration. Discussion will be led by Kevin Lytle (Self-Expression) writer, poet, and community activist.

Cost: Free

Where?
Metropolitan Community College
5300 N 30th
Omaha, NE  68138
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For more information:
Sponsor: MCC
Telephone: 402-457-2333
Contact name: Tommie Wilson
Website »

Host an International Exchange Student!

Would you and your family like to experience another culture without ever leaving your home? Academic Year in America is bringing close to 1,000 high school exchange students to the U.S. this...

Cost: See Website

Where?
Omaha, NE
5165 Jackson St.
Omaha, NE  68106
View map »

For more information:
Sponsor: Academic Year In America
Telephone: 402-504-1443
Contact name: Denise
Website »

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Dream Messages- Psychic Awareness Series

Psychic Awareness Series at Pizza Shoppe Collective

2 for 1 Online Presale -Reserve your spot.  1st 30 1st hour Pizza Dinner while supplies last. 10% Fundraiser to Benson Theatre. 18...

Cost: $20

Where?
Pizza Shoppe
60th & Maple
Omaha, NE
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For more information:
Sponsor: Lenda Hand Yu Productions
Telephone: 402-932-3497
Contact name: Lenda
Website »

Host an International Exchange Student!

Would you and your family like to experience another culture without ever leaving your home? Academic Year in America is bringing close to 1,000 high school exchange students to the U.S. this...

Cost: See Website

Where?
Omaha, NE
5165 Jackson St.
Omaha, NE  68106
View map »

For more information:
Sponsor: Academic Year In America
Telephone: 402-504-1443
Contact name: Denise
Website »

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Statement's 1-Year Anniversary Sale!

Join STATEMENT in celebrating their 1-year Anniversary!!  Specials all weekend long!  Enjoy complimentary food and beverage.

Cost: as much as you want to spend!

Where?
Statement
3612 North 165th Street
Omaha, NE  68116
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For more information:
Sponsor: Statement
Telephone: 402-932-5922
Contact name: Kristen Geissinger
Website »

Host an International Exchange Student!

Would you and your family like to experience another culture without ever leaving your home? Academic Year in America is bringing close to 1,000 high school exchange students to the U.S. this...

Cost: See Website

Where?
Omaha, NE
5165 Jackson St.
Omaha, NE  68106
View map »

For more information:
Sponsor: Academic Year In America
Telephone: 402-504-1443
Contact name: Denise
Website »

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Omaha Farmers Market in the Old Market

The Omaha Farmers Market offers the city's best selection of farm-fresh produce, meats, cheeses, cut flowers, handmade crafts and more, It is a great place to shop, snack and socialize.

Cost: Free

Where?
The Old Market
11th and Jackson
, NE
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For more information:
Website »

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Great Plains Theatre Conference

The Great Plains Theatre Conference if a nationally recognized conference that premiers the works of more than 50 playwrights in sites across Omaha each year. The Conference attracts a...

Cost: $0

Where?
Various locations
, NE

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Statement's 1-Year Anniversary Sale!

Join STATEMENT in celebrating their 1-year Anniversary!!  Specials all weekend long!  Enjoy complimentary food and beverage.

Cost: as much as you want to spend!

Where?
Statement
3612 North 165th Street
Omaha, NE  68116
View map »

For more information:
Sponsor: Statement
Telephone: 402-932-5922
Contact name: Kristen Geissinger
Website »

Host an International Exchange Student!

Would you and your family like to experience another culture without ever leaving your home? Academic Year in America is bringing close to 1,000 high school exchange students to the U.S. this...

Cost: See Website

Where?
Omaha, NE
5165 Jackson St.
Omaha, NE  68106
View map »

For more information:
Sponsor: Academic Year In America
Telephone: 402-504-1443
Contact name: Denise
Website »

Horoscopes

May 2012 Horoscopes

May 2012 Horoscopes

NonProfit & Community News

“Just Can It!”

The annual “Just Can It!” event, Monday, April 16 through Friday, April 20.

Bemis Center Artists-in-Residence to Open Studio Doors to Public

Bemis Center Artists-in-Residence to Open Studio Doors to Public

The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is pleased to announce that all 11 of its current artists-in-residence will be opening their doors to the public during “Open Studios” on Saturday, March...

Wohlner's Neighborhood Grocery & Deli Presents Fresh, Local “Mid Week Market” at Midtown Crossing

Wohlner's Neighborhood Grocery & Deli Presents Fresh, Local “Mid Week Market” at Midtown Crossing

Omaha's oldest, family-owned grocery store, Wohlner's Neighborhood Grocery & Deli, is bringing a fresh, new community event to midtown Omaha this summer.

Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown/Old Market

Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown/Old Market

The hotel, designed by the Chicago office of the DLR Group, will be situated amidst Omaha’s arts and entertainment center that features fine dining, shopping, corporate meeting facilities, and...

Parmida Home to Celebrate Grand Opening of Midtown Crossing Store

Parmida Home to Celebrate Grand Opening of Midtown Crossing Store

Please join East Campus Realty, Mayor Jim Suttle and members from the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting, Friday, March 9th at 11 am, in front of their new store.


 





    


 

      
 
 
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Joslyn Art Museum
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Attitude on Food

www.attitudeonfood.com • 402.341.3663

Laurie and Charles Photographs
www.laurieandcharles.com • 402.391.3471

Joslyn Castle
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Five Salon
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