Omaha Event: Omaha Summer Arts Festival, 7-9 June

Another of my favorite summer Omaha festivals is the Omaha Summer Arts Festival. It runs 7-9 June in a new location this year.

As Gene Leahy Mall is under construction, this Omaha event has moved to 12th and Mike Fahey drive in NoDo, North Downtown Omaha.

It features 135 visual artists, the World Music Stage, food, and more. It is also free!

More at https://www.facebook.com/omahasummerartsfestival.

Omaha Event: Santa Lucia Festival, 6-9 June

The Santa Lucia Festival is one of my favorite Omaha events.

Starting on 6 June at 6PM and going until 9 June, this Omaha festival honors St. Lucy and is filled with Italian music, dancing, hospitality and of course food.

More information below and at https://www.facebook.com/SantaLuciaFestival

Omaha Event: Taste of Omaha Photographs

Great people and great food at the Taste of Omaha.

Please enjoy the photos.

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Cookie Fix

Alas, no time to try these cookies.

Okinawa Sushi and Poke Boba House

Great samples to try

Ethnic Sandwich Shop

I am looking forward to trying their food this year.

Frozen, Lincoln

I am looking forward to visiting them in Lincoln.

Maresco

Maresco’s is new place I look forward to trying

Master Kim’s

Tae Kwon Do

Ono Pinay Kitchen

It is always a delight to visit and eat their food.

The Parthenon, Lincoln

Can’t wait to get to Lincoln to try this Greek restaurant with great people.

Quick Bites, Bellevue

One of my favorite places.

Freddy’s

Granite City

South Creek

GreenLand Grocery and Bakery

KGB: Kebobs, Gyros and Brats

K Lee’s Sweet Sips

Thai Esarn Cusine

Junior League

Nebraska Breweries

 

Omaha Event: Taste of Omaha, 31 May-2 June

A fun event with plenty of vendors showing off their culinary skills and showcasing some great restaurants.

Going on for 22 years, this event is one of the ones I look forward to every year.

Enjoy a Taste of Omaha, 31 May-2 June, with tasty food and six stages.

Heartland of America Park & Lewis & Clark Landing
100 Riverfront Dr
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Taste of Omaha
(402) 346-8003

More information at
https://showofficeonline.com/TasteHome/
https://www.facebook.com/Taste-of-Omaha-105007849543673/

Omaha Event: Omaha National Cemetary

Omaha National Cemetery will have Memorial Day service at 11 AM.

There will be a free shuttle service available from Papillion-La Vista South High School.

Guest speakers include LT Governor Mike Foley, Rep. Don Bacon and LT Andrew Taylor among others.

The Heartland of America Band’s Offutt Brass will perform.

Papillion-La Vista South High School
10799 NE-370
Papillion, NE 68046

Omaha National Cemetery
4250 Schram Rd,
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 253-3949

Omaha Event: Last Day to Register is 18 March-Don’t Miss Out-Wine Tasting Fundraiser!

Please join Radio Talking Book Service for our 4th annual fundraising event —

Wining In The Dark
March 24th from 4-6pm
at Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge
1006 Dodge Street, Omaha NE

Test your taste buds with a blindfolded wine tasting and delight in delectable
delicacies created for your pleasure by the chef at Nosh Wine Lounge.

Seating is limited, please RSVP by March 18 at RTBS.org or call 402.572.3003.

Tickets are $70 per person and include tax, gratuity, raffle entry, commemorative
wine glass, and a donation to RTBS.

Omaha Event: Joslyn Art Museum-Spoken Word, 7 March

From our friends at the Joyslyn……………….

Thursday, March 7 @ Joslyn Art Museum
Vision | Verse | Voice: Being Black in America
Performances begin at 6:30 pm in the Witherspoon Concert Hall; cash bar opens at 5 pm in the fountain court
This spoken word event is FREE to the public

Those wishing to view the 30 Americans exhibition must obtain a ticket (discounted for general public adults: just $5 on Thursdays from 4-8 pm)

Experience an evening of original poetry and spoken work performances celebrating Joslyn’s special exhibition 30 Americans. Co-producing and emceeing the event is recognized spoken word artist and educator Felicia Webster.

PARTICIPATING POETS: Liza Arellano, Paula Bell, Na’Tuiya Davis, Harry Eure, Tyrone Harper, Olivia Johnson, Shaun L., Mr. Dame Poetry, Zedeka Poindexter, Jewel Rodgers, Allen Stevenson, Michelle Troxclair, and Withlove, Felicia

Felicia Webster has been called the “Mother of Spoken Word poetry in Omaha.” With the birthing of the first spoken word open mics in the 90s, she has created and co-created safe spaces that have given many poets, slam poets, def jam poets, wordsmiths, emcees, storytellers, local and national, platforms to share their souls. As an African American performance poet herself, she has graced mics in Omaha and across the country. Webster is not limited to the title poet as she also wears the hats of a business woman, mama, self-love coach, teaching artist, educator, radio and event host, and community activist. Her mission, as she so lovingly says, “is to offer healing through the power of the spoken word and connect others through the experience that the creative arts manifests.”

Event sound courtesy of Kethro, Recording Engineer, Producer, and DJ based out of Make Believe Studios in Omaha. Kethro has opened for acts such as Beck, Wyclef Jean, The Faint, Terrace Martin, Little Dragon, Derrick Adams, Dj Spinna, Peanut Butter Wolf, and many more. In 2012, Kethro launched the Record Label Make Believe Recordings with MBS founder Rick Carson focusing on developing a core group of musicians from Omaha to produce productions for Video Games, Film, Advertisements, and personal musical endeavors. Kethro went on to co-produce the soundtrack for a Top Rank documentary titled “Undisputed” focusing on the career of the Lightweight world boxing Champion, Terrence Crawford. In 2019, he is slated to debut his  first solo album titled Evoleno.

Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 342-3300
https://www.joslyn.org