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Presented by metroMAGAZINE & SpiritofOmaha.com, metroCONNECTIONS is your platform to engage with those who are making a difference in strengthening local communities. From non-profit news to information on Omaha's vibrant arts and culture scene; from community initiatives to the businesses that are investing in our region, metroCONNECTIONS is your go-to source for the organizations and personalities that define “The Spirit of Omaha.” Hosted by publisher Andrea Hoig, metroCONNECTIONS is brought to you by metroMAGAZINE, Omaha's award-winning monthly publication, now in it’s 21st year.
CONNECTIONS - November 16, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Caroline Moore Hinrichs from Step Group. Later we chat with Mark Maser and Susan McMannama, from Joslyn Castle Trust about Magic at Midtown, as well as Tracy Fisher, NCHS Special Events Manager and Kim Anderson, NCHS Pregnancy, Parenting and Adoption Program Director from Nebraska Children's Home Society about HoliDazzle.
CONNECTIONS - November 9, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Kelly Sears, Senior Marketing Executive of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands. Kelly talks about the B&GC upcoming Stock Market Challenge. Later we chat with Brad Watkins, Communications Director for Opera Omaha's performance of "Hansel & Gretel", as well as Susan Eustice, Director of Public Relations from the The Salvation Army about their Tree of Lights Kickoff Ceremony.
CONNECTIONS - November 2, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Wendy Richey, President of the Sarpy County Chamber. Wendy talks about the Chamber's upcoming Best of Sarpy Expo. Later we chat with Lisa Hagstrom, Member of ACT II of the Omaha Community Playhouse about Dickens of a Christmas, as well as Pam Wiese, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations from the Nebraska Humane Society and Mike DiGiacomo the Producer/Writer/Videographer for an Omaha Italian Documentary & Launch Party.
CONNECTIONS - October 26, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Janice Strang, President of the Assistance League of Omaha. Later we chat with Alfonzo Alexander, Midwest Smooth Jazz Society Board Member about their Smooth and Spooky Ball, as well as Mia Jenkins, Director of Marketing from Lauritzen Gardens about their Ghoulish Garden Adventure event.
CONNECTIONS - October 19, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guests this week are Mark Maser and Susan McMannama, from the Joslyn Castle Trust about their Magic at Midtown event. Later we chat with Michelle Moyes Dill, Executive Director from Together Inc. of Metropolitan Omaha about Coming Together: Inspiring Your Community, as well as Tina Tweedy from Vivace Restaurant about Omaha Restaurant Association's, Sweet Couture - A Fashionable Dessert Event.
CONNECTIONS - October 12, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Kirsten Case, Executive Director from the Literacy Center. Later we chat with Lori Bechtold, Chief Development Officer from OneWorld Community Health Centers, as well as Karen Cannia from American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Expo presented by Methodist Health System to learn more about their great contributions to the community.
CONNECTIONS - October 5, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is J. Gawf, Resident Music Director from Opera Omaha. Later we chat with Angela Kros, Executive Director from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, as well as Pam Wiese, Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations from the Nebraska Humane Society to learn more about their great contributions to the community.
CONNECTIONS - September 26, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Cheryl Murray from Lutheran Family Services. Later we chat with Kerri George from Midwest Heart Connection, as well as Ty Schenzel of Hope Center for Kids to learn more about their great contributions to the community.
CONNECTIONS - September 19, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Dana Harvey, founder of Harveys Seatbelt Bag and he is coming to town this weekend for a special release party at Material Girl. Stephanie Grade, co-chair of the Hospitality Hall of Fame Dinner and Mark Maser and Susan McMannama who fill us in on an exciting new event ... Magic at Midtown.
CONNECTIONS - September 12, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is John Beasley from the John Beasley Theater. Later we chat with Barb Schaefer the Honorary Race Chair from S.G. Komen for the Cure - Race for the Cure, as well as Kari Herbst of the Mount Michael - Fall Festival to learn more about their great contributions to the community.
CONNECTIONS - Boy Scouts Special Edition - September 8, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. This special episode features interviews from folks at the Boys Scouts - Mid America Council and finds out what it takes to go over the edge and rappel down the Woodmen of the World Tower.
CONNECTIONS - SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Debbie Kipply from the Sarpy Area Arts Council. Later we chat with Kathy Katt and Josh Livingston from Habitat for Humanity, as well as Pam Wiese of the Nebraska Humane Society to learn more about their great contributions to the community.
CONNECTIONS - AUGUST 29, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is John Levy from the Heart Ministry Center. Later we chat with Curt Edic of the Scottish Rite Foundation and Gene Klein from Project Harmony to learn more about their great contributions to the community.
CONNECTIONS - August 22, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Shawn Murphy from American Diabetes Association. Later we chat with Brook Hudson from Omaha Fashion Week, then Pam Weise from the Nebraska Humane Society.
CONNECTIONS - August 15, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Terri Fitzgerald from Children's Respite Care Center. Later we chat with Stacy DeMuth of Youth Emergency Services and Dan Zongker and Royann Hedell talk about the $5000 Dining Table Giveaway.
CONNECTIONS - August 8, 2011
Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Candace Gregory from the Open Door Mission. Later we chat with Whitney Mastin of Midlands Mentoring Partnership and Pam Wiese from the Nebraska Humane Society to learn more about their great contributions to the community.
