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antiques and gardens make a matched set at lauritzen gardens from september 26 – 29 as a four-day show offers antique and garden displays, talks, tours and more.

appreciating beauty TAKES CENTER STAGE DURING THE 10TH ANNUAL LAURITZEN GARDENS ANTIQUE & GARDEN SHOW RUNNING SEPTEMBER 26-29 at the Omaha botanical centerLauritzen Gardens located at 100 Bancroft Street in Omaha’s Deer Park neighborhood. just off of I-80 at 13th Street.

The show not only features almost 30 antique exhibitors from across the country and abroad but also this year will feature dozens of whimsical, original watercolor and gouache paintings by California based artist Harrison Howard whom the show commissioned to set the theme for the 10th anniversary.Visitors will have a feast for the eyes between displays by 27 antique dealers from near and far, dozens of watercolor and gouache paintings by commissioned Calif.-based artist Harrison Howard and the venue’s 16 outdoor gardens.

Education and entertainment are on tap too.

Uunder the Kimball’s Kornerevent tent, where a roster of noted speakers will present ideas onfor home decordécor, gardening, antiques and design.

There are also walking tours, tram rides and special events, including a reception and preview party, lunch and brunch lectures, shop the show tours, demonstrations and an appraisal clinic.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating a Decade of Treasures.”

The backdrop for it all is 100 acres of natural splendor and exquisitely designed gardens nestled in a rolling river-side landscape.

2013 event co-chair Kyle Robino says attending the event is like “a great vacation” getaway without leaving the city.

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MAJOR SUPPORT The garden’s Director of Development for Annual Giving Kim Davis says the show is the garden’s largest annual fundraising event, netting more than $3.6 million since its inception. This year’s show is anticipated to net some $450,000. Proceeds benefit the garden’s annual campaign, which Davis says provides funding for seeds and seedlings, plants, water, mulch and equipment as well as for educational programming which helps to.

Davis says the garden’s educational programs “spread our mission and message to the community that beauty inspires us and that nature matters,” adding, “Our education department served more than 22,000 children and adults last year.”

out how to do this thing,” she says. “We got a show manager and he told us about finding the dealers. We went to a bunch of different shows.

Then we talked about holding lectures, We wanted the Keno brothers (of Antiques Road Show fame) for our first show because we thought they would bring in a ton of people, which they did. They brought in a huge crowd.”

Shortly before Kimball’s death in February of 2008, Kimball and Mary approached another dear friend, Cindy Bay. Kimball asked Cindy to do what she could to help the show continue to thrive and she has done just that. Serving as honorary co-chairman for the past six years, Bay has taken leadership of corporate and individual sponsorship at the show has turned her keen eye to marketing the show and increasing its reach throughout the community.Seina says the show “is a dream come true” for her because it fulfills the lofty ambitions she and Kimball had for it.

The show is a labor of love for organizers.

That’s especially true for Mary Seina, who cofounded the event with her late friend, Kimball Lauritzen, whose husband Bruce Lauritzen and his family are garden benefactors. Bruce TASTEFUL DESIGN Lauritzen’s late mother, Libby, volunteered “From the beginning one of our goals was for there. Just as the garden got in the blood of her our show to be of the highest quality and to be mother-in-law, it got in Kimball’s blood as well. the most beautiful we could possibly afford.

The former Omaha Botanical Gardens was We wanted to have great parties, beautiful renamed Lauritzen Gardens in 2001 in booths, wonderful food.

We also wanted recognition of the family’s support. renowned speakers that would entertain, educate and wow us. And we wanted the show SHOW ROOTS The inspiration for the show that has grown’s to be filled with beautiful art, furniture, come to be the garden’s signature event came porcelain, rugs and all the things that make our on a trip to New York City Seina made with homes more interesting.” her husband, Tony.

It’s hard for Seina to pick a favorite activity but “We went to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and she says, “I love the lectures – we work hard they were having an antique and garden show finding the presenters. Our speakers are the and I fell in love with it,” she recalls. “I love finest you could get anywhere.” This year’s gardens and I love antiques, they’re two of my lineup features fashion designer, style curator passions. The two just seem to fit together. and author Carolyne Roehm, home decor They’re both green kind of things, they have a expert Eddie Ross, interior home designer timeless beauty. I thought, What a neat Kathryn Ireland and hostess extraordinaire combination. So I came home and told my dear friend Kim Lauritzen that I wanted to do and author Danielle Rollins. All are trendsetters and tastemakers. this and she said, ‘We’ll do it together.’ We were starting something brand new. It was very exciting.”

It helped, Seina says, that her friend “could convince anyone of anything” and she says Kimball soon convinced hubby Bruce and garden executive director Spencer Crews to back the show.“Then we went about finding

DEALERS GALORE Seina says the show’s success over a decade’s time has given it a reputation that makes luring dealers easier than it was at the start. “We started out begging for dealers to come to Omaha and now we have waiting lists of people that want to come from all over the world.”

Robino says. “The antiques exhibitors from all over the country and the world that come here are fixtures. Many have been coming for years and they have been impressed by our hospitality.”

Event co-chair Jan Vrana says, “Having antiques from across the country and beyond come to Omaha is a special treat.”

Everyone associated with the show agrees that the gardens make a sublime setting for activities centered around beauty and art.

The event has grown over the years and as Jeanne Bell likes to say, with each new activity the show gains “added value.” New this year is an expanded and updated Friday night event, Cocktails and Collectibles program for folks looking to start collecting antiques.

Jeanne Bell, who served as the show’s first event chair and continues volunteering with it today, says you don’t have to be a collector or designer to enjoy the presentations. “I am still not an antique collector but because of hearing these speakers I’m [incorporating more] antiques into every day life in my own home.”

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SHOW SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 4:30 to 6 p.m.

COLLECTOR’S CIRCLE RECEPTION Sponsored by Porsche of Omaha An elegant champagne reception exclusively for sponsors at the Lily level and above.

6 to 9 p.m.

PREVIEW PARTY Sponsored by Omaha Steaks $125 per person. Reservations required.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served amid the gardens and antiques.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 Show open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

SHOP THE SHOW with Carolyne Roehm $30 per person includes show admission all three days. Reservations required.

An informal, intimate tour of the antiques on display led by Roehm, whose curator’s eye will identify how to incorporate pieces in one’s home.

11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.

LUNCHEON AND LECTURE with Carolyne Roehm Sponsored by First National Wealth Management $75 per person. $125 patron package.

Reservations required.

Patron package includes a set of Harrison Howard notecards. Does not include priority seating. Roehm will sign copies of her books following her lecture.

Ms. Roehm’s appearance is sponsored by flowers magazine.

5:15 p.m.

SHOP THE SHOW with Eddie Ross $30 per person includes show admission all three days. Reservations required.

Ross will point out how to integrate antiques into your living space.

5:30 to 8 p.m.

COCKTAILS AND COLLECTIBLES with Eddie Ross Sponsored by Nan C/Brunello Cucinelli $30 per person. Reservations encouraged.

An exciting, high-energy evening for new collectors, emerging philanthropists, and art and design enthusiasts featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and a private viewing of the show.

Ross will lead a designer’s tour for new collectors, emerging philanthropists and art-design enthusiasts.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 Show open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ALL DAY DESIGNER DAY Designers presenting their business card receive free admission.

10 to 10:45 a.m.

FLORAL ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION

by Danielle Rollins Free with paid show admission.

The ultimate hostess will work her magic and share secrets for entertaining.

10 to 10:45 a.m.

SHOP THE SHOW with Kathyrn Ireland $30 per person includes show admission all three days. Reservations required.

Ireland gives her spin on making antiques work with your budget and home.

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

BRUNCH AND LECTURE with Kathryn Ireland Sponsored by Suzanne and Rudy Kotula $75 per person, $125 per patron package Patron package includes a set of Harrison Howard notecards.Does not include priority seating. Ireland will sign copies of her books following her lecture.

2 p.m.

GARDEN WALKING TOUR

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 Show open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHAT’S IT WORTH? Appraisal Clinic conducted by Jackson’s International Auctioneers and Appraisers of Fine Art and Antiques Sponsored by Flexjet $15 per session with paid show admission.

Reservations encouraged. Get one to three items appraised during a 5-minute verbal session. Large items can be examined by photograph.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mimosa Sunday Free with paid show admission.

Enjoy a complimentary champagne cocktail while shopping the show along with doughnuts and coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts (while supplies last).

2 p.m.

LECTURE by Danielle Rollins Sponsored by Anne Thorne Weaver $30 nonmembers, $15 members.

Reservations encouraged. Rollins will sign copies of her book following the lecture.

2 p.m.

GARDEN WALKING TOUR For tickets, visit www.lauritzengardens.org or call 402-346-4002, ext. 21.

from the beginning one of our goals was for our show to be of the highest quality and to be the most beautiful we could possibly afford. we wanted to have great parties, beautiful booths, wonderful food. we also wanted renowned speakers that would entertain, educate and wow us. and we wanted the show to be filled with beautiful art, furniture, porcelain, rugs and all the things that make our homes more interesting. ~ MARY SEINA

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“it’s fun for our chefs to be able to show off what they can do. it allows the chefs to be creative and come up with some new items.” ~ JOHN WADE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD THE OMAHA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

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are in the enviable position of being surrounded by an abundance Omahans of great restaurants throughout the community, but most of us are still creatures of habit when it comes to dining out, according to Jennie Warren, executive director of the Omaha Restaurant Association.

Omaha Restaurant Week, a 10-day celebration of the local culinary scene, was created three years ago to inspire diners to branch out and try new establishments or sample new dishes from their favorite places.

“We’re very lucky. There are so many fabulous restaurants in Omaha; we’re one of the highest restaurants per capita in the country. But people tend to stick close to home,” Warren said. “We’re really trying to create a buzz in the community to get out and eat in places beyond the typical mile-and-a-half radius people are used to.”

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“We’re really known for our culinary community in Omaha, but because there are so many restaurants, a lot of Omahans don’t get to experience them all,” said John Wade, director of operation for Restaurants Inc. and president of the board of the Omaha Restaurant Association.

Omaha Restaurant Week 2013, which takes place from Friday, September 13 through Sunday, September 22, involves nearly 50 local restaurants which have agreed to offer a three-course dinner for the fixed price of $20, $30 or $40 (before tax and gratuity). Patrons simply select from a special menu of appetizer, entree and dessert options when they dine during the event period at as many of the participating restaurants as they like. No tickets or passes are needed, and a percentage of the proceeds will benefit Food Bank for the Heartland.

Kocher said approximately 30 restaurants participated in 2011, 40 in 2012 (many of them returning from the previous year), and Urban Events, Inc. is expecting a total of about 50 restaurants to be involved in the 2013 event.

“This was mirrored after other promotions in other cities; almost every major city has a restaurant week of its own,” she explained. “We’ve had a great response and it has exceeded my expectations. It’s a great time for the restaurants because it fills their reservation list and they have an opportunity to wow these diners and turn them into long-term patrons.”

“It’s just a really fun time to get out and dine and try restaurants that maybe you’ve never tried before, or revisit old favorites. And you can feel great about it because It’s also a great way to raise funds for and bring attention to a worthy beneficiary, part of the money goes to a really good cause,” said Jen Kocher, owner of Urban Events, Inc. and executive producer of Omaha Restaurant Week. “And it is a Kocher added. time when you can experience these restaurants at a fraction of the price you would normally pay. You’re getting to try unbelievable restaurants – some of the finest in “What I also wanted to accomplish with this was exposing how great the need is at Omaha – at deeply discounted prices.”

Food Bank for the Heartland, and raise money and awareness for them,” she said.

The event broadens the horizons of diners who may not ordinarily be able to patronize the area’s most upscale establishments, Wade agreed. “There are some fine-dining places – special-occasion restaurants – that you can go out and experience without breaking your budget.”

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“It’s a great event for the community and I also think it has that feel-good factor in helping out the Food Bank, which does great things for the community, too,” Wade said.

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in support of “It seems like a natural partnership for restaurants who are in the business of feeding people and us; you know we’re in the same business as well, we want to feed people, too,” said Brian Barks, director of development and public relations for Food Bank for the Heartland. “This will be the third year that we’ve partnered with and been a beneficiary of Omaha Restaurant Week. It’s a chance for us to do two things: One, generate awareness regarding the issue of hunger in the community. Two, it helps generate additional revenue we will need in order to serve the needs of families in need in Nebraska and Western Iowa.”

Those needs are substantial and ongoing, Barks emphasized.

PROGRAMS “We’re starting to buy more food than we ever have before... and it’s actually becoming a more efficient way to food bank,” he said. “Food banking is no longer being done by the grocery sack; it’s being done by the truckload and by the pallet.”

Lila Anderson, proprietor of Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge, said being able to support Food Bank for the Heartland was a strong incentive for participating in Omaha Restaurant Week, but found it was also great for business.

“It’s tied into charity, which is always good, and it allows restaurants to get their names out there with some additional publicity. And creating a special menu allows them to get outside of the box as well,” she said. “Last year was our first year – we’ve been open two and a half years – and it was great. I think it kind of put us on the map as a restaurant... a lot of people came out for it.”

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“We serve an area that is much greater than just the Omaha metropolitan area. Our service area is about 78,000 square miles; it covers virtually the entire state of Nebraska and the western one-fourth or so of Iowa. So we have quite a large footprint, 93 total counties that we serve,” he said. “That’s more than other food bank in the country.

Unlike a traditional nonperishable food drive, Omaha Restaurant Week supplies monetary support, and that’s a good thing for a food bank, Barks said.

CAPiTOL Restaurant and Nightclub proprietor Jason Himberger said he is looking forward to his establishment’s first year of taking part in Omaha Restaurant Week.

“I hope it will help raise awareness of the fantastic food available at CAPiTOL. We rolled out our restaurant product after the nightclub portion of our business; hence, most people see us solely as a nightclub,” he said. “So we are very eager to establish ourselves as a unique and convenient downtown eating destination, offering a high-quality product within our upscale bar-and-grill environment.”

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Lot 2 Restaurant & Wine Bar owner Brad Marr said he also has great expectations for Omaha Restaurant Week.

“This is actually our first year because we’ve only been open for a year,” he explained. “One of the main reasons we’re doing this is to just create awareness of what our chef does and the wine that we’ll pair with what we have to offer. We have three certified sommeliers on staff, so once the menu’s completed we’ll decide on the wine pairings from there. We’re very excited to participate in this first year for us, and it just creates great awareness overall, throughout the city, for people to get out and dine that week.”

Jim Debold, general manager at Shucks Legacy, said Shucks is coming in to the event for a second year based on a strong showing last year.

THE GREY PLUME

“I think it brought in new customers for sure,” he said. “It gives people the availability to try different things on the menu they may not have gotten to try before. We had (the menu) set up where it walks them through different courses, where normally people might skip to the entrée, so it takes the guessing work out of it. I think we’ll bring in very similar selection for this year.”

Zurlo’s Bistro Italiano participated in the very first Omaha Restaurant Week and is returning for the third time this year, according to head chef and general manager Enzo Zurlo.

“We were new, and we thought it would be a great idea to get people into the new restaurant; once they walk through the doors, they’re hooked – the decor, the atmosphere, and the food, of course – it’s just a fun place to be,” he said. “It was great! We didn’t know what to expect (the first year), but we’ve been really pleased with the result, which is why we’ve been doing this again. It gets people out and it get people motivated to try new things. They can sample food they’ve never had before.”

Zurlo said he likes to introduce standards from the restaurant’s full menu during the event but offers new selections every year.

“I’ll try to cover all the bases. I’ve changed it up the last three years; I’m definitely going to use something on my menu instead of a special product so if they want to come back we’ll have it,” he said. “It gives a chance to get a little bit creative with specials, too.”

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Anderson said Nosh is offering a mix of old standards and exclusive items for its Omaha Restaurant Week menu.

“We’re going to do some of our favorites that people like, but we’re also going to create some special chef selections so they can get a little more creative with that,” she explained. “I want people to be familiar with some of our staples we have, but then there’s something different for somebody who comes in for something different.”

“It’s fun for our chefs to be able to show off what they can do,”Wade said. “It allows the chefs to be creative and come up with some new items.” And some of those new offerings even show up again, he added. “At our Ryan’s Bistro location, we had that come up where we really had a great response on an item and ended up putting it onto the menu.”

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For more information on Omaha Restaurant Week and to see a listing of the participating restaurants, visit the website at omaharestaurantweek.com.

“It will be a great night out for people,”Warren said. “Get out there and enjoy.”

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WINE AND DINE AT NOSH SIP. TASTE. SAVOR. All the senses at Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge. Nosh is the perfect spot to SIP on a delicious wine or cocktail, TASTE a culinary delight from our kitchen and SAVOR our relaxing inviting atmosphere. Nosh is the perfect spot for an enjoyable evening out with your favorite person! Visit Nosh during Restaurant Week for a special three course menu for $30!

Nosh RestauRaNt aNd WiNe LouNge 1006 dodge street, omaha • 402.614.2121 • www.noshwine.com

ZURLO’S: CLASSIC. INNOVATIVE. ITALIAN. A culinary treasure known for classic & innovative Italian fare. Live Music Thursday…Outdoor Patio…Sunday Brunch. A perfect choice for those who appreciate gourmet cuisine with a friendly atmosphere. Leveraging locally-grown foods, the Bistro’s menu changes seasonally to match nearby harvest schedules. Stellar food presentations make Zurlo’s a popular choice for catered wedding events, retirement dinners and business celebrations.

ZuRLo's BistRo itaLiaNo 132nd & Maple, omaha • 402.884.9500 • www.zurlos.com

SHUCKS: GREAT SEAFOOD, GREAT PRICES Have you ever been to the Gulf Coast or New England and loved the feel of a good old-fashioned Oyster Bar? Well, we brought one back for you! Featuring Oyster on the half-shell, shucked right in front of you, Po'Boys, Lobster Rolls, Crab Cakes and MUCH MORE! We offer a great selection of daily FRESH FISH specials in a friendly, casual environment.

shucks Fish house oysteR BaR 1218 s. 119th street, omaha • www.absolutelyfresh.com

THE CAPiTOL EXPERIENCE Conveniently located in the heart of Omaha's Entertainment District, we are just steps away from the Holland Performing Arts Center, Century Link, TD Ameritrade Park, and downtown hotels.

CAPiTOL restaurant's unique atmosphere is complimented with a flavor-filled menu, extensive bar selection, and multi level facility which graciously host the casual diner and private/corporate events alike.

Reserve CAPiTOL's 3rd floor for your private parties and corporate events @ 402-708-9988.

caPitoL RestauRaNt aNd NightcLuB 1011 capitol avenue, omaha • 402-708-9988 • capitolomaha.com facebook.com/caPitoLrestaurant.nightclub

FLATIRON THRILLS

Since 1995 The Flatiron Cafe’s staff has been determined to thrill our Dear Clients. Our top notch kitchen crew borrows from the best of all culinary traditions to present our version of the New American cuisine.

View our menu at www.theflatironcafe.com. We look forward to taking care of you in what is often described as one of the coolest dining rooms in the city. Located in the historic Flatiron Hotel building, nearby all of downtown Omaha's fine entertainment venues and hotels. Please come see us.

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EAT, DRINK & EXPERIENCE Lot 2 Restaurant and Wine Bar is located in downtown Benson. Chef Joel Mahr uses only the freshest ingredients and works with local farmers and ranchers when possible. If it is wine or cocktails that you are interested in, we offer an eclectic mix of wines from around the world and hand crafted cocktails. We hope to see you soon!

Lot 2 RestauRant and Wine BaR 6207 Maple, omaha • 402.504.4200 • lot2benson.com

THE ART OF EATING We are committed to providing beautiful, healthful meals every day for our family and customers.

We believe that cookery and baking are both a science and an art. All of our chefs are classically trained professionals. We work with local farmers to bring fresh taste and nutrients to your plate.

We work with as many organic products as are available to us on a weekly basis.

doLce RestauRant 12317 West Maple Road, omaha • 402.964.2212 reservations: opentable.com | website: dolceomaha.com

TASTE THE DIFFERENCE The Grey Plume is a confluence of many delicious things about the metro and just beyond. The Grey Plume partners with dedicated local farmers, practicing environmentally conscious methods and providing Omahans with incredibly tasty food: the freshest in the region…and it’s all done in fun, creative, and sustainable ways!

the gRey pLuMe Midtown crossing | 220 s. 31st ave., suite 3101 402.763.4447 • www.thegreyplume.com

THE EXPERIENCE MADE NEIGHBORLY A true Omaha original, Brix at Village Pointe and Midtown Crossing, offer a vast selection of wine, beer and spirits in a comfortable and relaxing environment. The retail experience is complemented by our Bistro, with freshly prepared lunch, Happiest Hour, dinner, and brunch menus, wine cellars and our fully-capable business and event centres.

BRix at ViLLage pointe • 225 n. 170th street, omaha • 402.991.wine(9463) BRix at MidtoWn cRossing • 220 s. 31st ave, omaha • 402.992.vino(8466) www.brixomaha.com

CONSCIOUS CUISINE

Located inside Hilton Omaha, Liberty Tavern is a contemporary American restaurant that emphasizes on using local produce and livestock for the freshest ingredients. The menus change seasonally, showcasing a selective mix of grilled, braised and stewed creations blended with a unique twist on barbeque and home-style comfort foods. Chef Kimbler Harrold has instilled his personality into his dishes, crafting a culinary experience that is both diverse and fun.

LiBeRty taVeRn hilton omaha • 1001 cass street, omaha • 402.998.4321 • www.libertytavern.com

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You might know her as Jerry Seinfeld’s girlfriend “The Lip Reader,” as a determined contestant on Dancing with the Stars or Celebrity Apprentice, or for what she’s best-known – an Academy Award® winner – but how much do you really know about Marlee Matlin?

A native of Illinois, she caught the acting bug early despite consistently being told she’d never make it in the business because of her deafness – even after winning the Oscar for Best Actress for her powerful performance in Children of a Lesser God. But with the support of her family and friends, especially longtime mentor Henry Winkler, with whom she continues to communicate regularly despite their busy schedules, Matlin persevered – refusing to let anyone tell her what she could and couldn’t do.

The youngest and first deaf actress to win Best Actress in 1987, Matlin, who continues to work today as a character on ABC Family’s Switched at Birth and has her own production company, will be in Omaha on September 26th as the inspirational speaker for the Omaha Home for Boys’ Restoring Hearts with Bike Parts celebration.

Following, Matlin candidly discusses her life as an actress, offers advice for overcoming obstacles and barriers and expresses her excitement about coming to Omaha to speak on behalf of the Omaha Home for Boys.

Q. When Henry Winkler had to cancel speaking at the Omaha Home for Boys’ Restoring Hearts with Bike Parts celebration, did you have a conversation with him about replacing him?

A. Henry and I have known each other for over 30 years, and as my mentor

and friend, he and I are always talking, touching base and sharing updates about our families and lives.

We also happen to share the same speaking agency. When Henry found out he was unable to attend his appearance in Omaha, both he and our agent reached out to me to find out if I was available. Both of our stories [are about] overcoming barriers and expectations, so it was a natural fit for me to take his place. As soon as I was asked, I said yes.

I would do anything for my dear friend Henry.

Q. You’re originally from Illinois. What do you know about Omaha and have you ever been (or through) here?

A. I don’t know much about Omaha though I did travel through there and the Midwest extensively when I was touring with the “Traveling Hands” as a young child. But knowing that Omaha is part of that large swath of the country known as the Midwest, I know the values are probably not much different than those of us who grew up in Illinois. It’s all about family, friends and charity, and that’s who I am.

Q. What have you learned about the Omaha Home for Boys and what are you most looking forward to during your visit in September? What is your speaking platform/message?

A. I am most looking forward to talking and meeting with all of the supporters and administrators and most of all the young people at the Omaha Home for Boys. As I said, I’m all about reaching out to those whom society has traditionally overlooked because for me, it’s all about paying it forward. As my parents and friends like Henry Winkler helped me to understand how to overcome barriers, I want the same opportunity to do that for the youth of the Omaha Home for Boys who might 22

find inspiration in my story. My message is simple: If I was able to overcome barriers with simple determination, you can too. All it takes is belief in yourself, belief in your strengths and abilities and a little helping hand from people whether it be family, friends/mentors or strangers.

Q. You lost your hearing at 18 months old. Do you have memories of sounds? What was it like growing up with a disability? You obviously didn’t let it hold you back.

A. I don’t have any memories of sound though some have said that my skill at dancing without being able to hear the music on Dancing with the Stars came as a result of the sounds I heard before I became deaf. I’m not sure that’s true, but you never know what your mind retains. In any case, my hearing issues have never held me back and I was never encouraged by my parents to look at what I had as a disability or handicap. Instead it was about what I could do. And in my case, I can do anything except hear. That’s the attitude that has brought me to where I am today!

Q. Did you always want to be an actor?

If you weren’t an actor, what would you be/do instead?

A. I’m not sure what I would be if I wasn’t an actor; I have wanted to be one ever since I was 7 years old! But if I wasn’t one, what would I be doing? Teaching? Perhaps! I love working with kids. Own a candy store? I have always had that fantasy – Seriously! But no matter what I would be doing, I know for sure I would also be a mom. I am proud to be a working mother!

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WHO YOU CALLING

handicapped?

Q. How did you get into acting? What did/do you enjoy about performing?

A. I was asked to perform on a stage at summer camp with a group of hearing girls and sign the lyrics of a song that they were singing.

Suddenly I noticed my family and friends applauding and smiling – for ME! I was hooked right there. I just love the opportunity to express myself in my beautiful sign language, the chance to play different characters and dress up in great costumes. It’s a dream come true!

Q. You truly have persevered in a tough, often cut-throat business. Did you experience a lot of rejections or turn-aways in the early days due to your deafness? How did you not allow those disappointments and obstacles deter you from chasing your dreams?

A. I have Henry to thank for being able to overcome the barriers I’ve encountered in Hollywood – even after winning my Oscar! (Critic Rex Reed said I won out of pity and that I would never work in Hollywood again). Henry had this saying up in his office, a quote from Theodore Herzl that said “If you will it, it is not a dream.” That helped me realize I should never let anyone define me or tell me what I could and couldn’t do.

It was all about ME and making sure my dreams come true.

Q. You won the Academy Award for Children of a Lesser God in 1987 – the youngest and first deaf actress to win. What’s the story behind you securing that role?

A. I got the role simply because someone saw me in the background of someone’s audition tape. Though I was in a small supporting role on stage, I was trying out for the lead back in Hollywood. It was surreal! I was so proud that day to find out I was nominated for an Academy Award!

Q. You’ve accomplished a lot and haven’t allowed your deafness to stop you from doing what you want. From where does that driving spirit come??

A. Most definitely my spirit is one I got from my parents who have had to deal with great adversity over the years. They were the ones who were determined that I would get a life just like everyone else and that a “handicap” should never deter me from getting what I want. The drive also comes from my friends and mentors, specifically Henry Winkler.

I many ways, I am an extension of his drive and determination to overcome barriers (in his case, overcoming barriers that came with having dyslexia).

Q. As you look back over your career and life, of what are you most proud?

A. I am most proud of my work in “Children of a Lesser God,” as well as on TV in shows like Seinfeld, Law and Order SVU and Desperate Housewives. I also loved that I raised the most money ever in a single day for a charity – $1 million for the Starkey Hearing Foundation – on Celebrity Apprentice. As for life, I am most proud of my four beautiful children. I am truly blessed with a wonderful family.

Q. What haven’t you accomplished yet that you still want to?

A. I would love to tackle the role of a villain or antagonist. And my dream would be to play Helen Keller as an adult. That’s a story that’s not been told, and I think it would be challenging and exciting. She was an incredible woman whose story went beyond The Miracle Worker.

Q. As the mother of four, you’re an advocate for children. The youth at the Omaha Home for Boys come from a variety of backgrounds – challenging home lives, at-risk behaviors, bad choices, etc.

What advice based on your own experiences would you offer them?

A. Accept the fact that life will do everything it can to throw barriers in your way and that the best way to deal with them is to simply walk around them as I did. I never accept no for an answer and you shouldn’t.

Determination and courage are all you need, and no one can take that away from you!

EVENT INFO: WHAT: Omaha Home for Boys Restoring Hearts with Bike Parts Celebration WHEN: Thursday, September 26, 5:30 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass Street EVENT INFORMATION: Celebrate this special, life-changing event with us and Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin, who will explore themes of overcoming adversity, disability and selfdoubt – obstacles Omaha Home for Boys’ youth experience every day as our inspirational speaker. Actor, producer and best-selling author Henry Winkler – a longtime friend and mentor of Matlin’s – will introduce her via video from London.

OHFB is currently inviting businesses and individuals to participate as sponsors and/or ticket buyers to help us provide the services needed by our youth to be successful in life. Please join our youth on their journey to restoration.

TICKETS: Available online at www.omahahomeforboys.org and/or by contacting Trish Haniszewki at 402-457-7034 or phaniszewski@omahahomeforboys.org. m

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Go ahead and answer quickly if the thoughts come, but be willing to let these questions roll around in your mind for quite some time. Savor each one and allow the answers to unfold within you. Do you really know you as well as you think? I would venture to say that you don’t. Most often we don’t make time to ask ourselves what we truly desire.

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a candy bar is not a treat . . . being healthy is.

by mary e. vandenack

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UNCERTAINTY ABOUT HOW TO MAKE THE SHIFT. ~ BARBARA GATEWAYS TOthe HAPPINESS” One gentleman, who IBECKER considerHOLSTEIN generally FROM health“FOUR conscious, explained variety of digestive ailments he was struggling with but then indicated that his desire to eat what he considers comfort foods completely overcomes his efforts to eat in a way that might calm his acid reflux and other issues.

Changing eating habits is difficult–but changing eating habits is extremely important.

For some, the change is crucial.

To change the way you eat, you must shift your mindset. After running twelve miles when I could still run, I mentioned to a friend that I stopped for a treat after my runs. My friend, who was unable to run at that time said “Isn’t the treat the fact that you can run twelve miles? I would trade any food treat for the ability to do that.” A few years later, my running career was ended by injury. Running was the treat and I’ve never stopped missing it.

Shift your mindset as to what a treat really is. The Snickers Bar is not the treat.

Weighing in at a lower weight is delightful.

If you own a car, the car’s longevity and reliability is well–served by regular maintenance.

Most of us take care of regular maintenance in an effort to prevent our vehicles from breaking down or needing to be replaced before their time.

Why is it more difficult to get us to take care of our own bodies before we breakdown?

Many diseases are preventable. It would be great if we would truly take care of ourselves in a way that minimize our risk of many diseases.

A variety of things interfere with change. Making a change requires true desire. The desire to wear a smaller size has to overcome the desire for the instant gratification of tiramisu. The desire to need less insulin has to exceed the desire to eat a pile of processed carbohydrates.

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THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT SEPTEMBER. YOU CAN SEE SEPTEMBER IN THE CHANGING LEAVES. YOU CAN SMELL SEPTEMBER IN THE AIR AS IT BECOMES CRISP WITH THE PROMISE OF COLDER DAYS. BUT MOST OF ALL, YOU CAN FEEL SEPTEMBER. THE LONGER SHADOWS. THE SHORTER DAYS. THE CHANGING OF YOUR MOOD FROM THOSE CAREFREE VACATION DAYS TO THE RESUMING OF RESPONSIBILITY. September is like a bridge in a song. The transition point that changes things. You cross that bridge with eyes looking fondly back at summer green, yet looking forward to autumn’s red and yellow ochre. September is like growing up.

It’s not hard to believe that September has inspired many songs. Whether you’ve lost a romance, found a romance, perhaps you’re starting over -- wherever you are -- there’s a September song for that.

If you’ve found a new love you’ll relate to Fiona Apple’s “Pale September” where “I wore the time like a dress that year.” Or James Taylor’s “September Grass” where “summertime is slipping away,” so he asks his lover to “lie down in the September grass.”

If you’re in a groovy mood, Earth Wind and Fire’s “September” swings you along with that iconic rhyme -- “Do you remember the 21st night of September?” Or, how about Barry White’s “September When I First Met You” - he feels it “in the air” and you’ll feel it in your soul.

Neil Diamond’s “September Morn” can take you by the hand to relive the good days of a past relationship where “we danced until the night became a brand new day… September morning can still make me feel that way.” For three minutes and fifty seconds you are carried back to that feeling.

If you’re in that heartbreak stage, Chris Daughtry is there to give words to your feelings with his song “September” that talks about “all the promises we made… summers never looked the same.” Or, let the rain come down on you and Melissa Etheridge with her lyrics in “The Late September Dogs”: “Since you left, I feel the change in the air… let it rain down on me.”

And, of course, Green Day’s pensive “Wake Me Up When September Ends” says it all with the lyrics: “summer has come and passed, the innocent can never last.”

Other interferences with change include discomfort, fear, boredom, confusion, worry, and time. You must become aware of the interferences and choose to care for yourself despite them.

Eating processed, sugary, and fast food is a habit. A habit is like a strong muscle. The strong muscle kicks in first and overpowers weaker muscles. To change eating habits, strengthen the “I love vegetables” muscles. Commit yourself to making a change and persist.

A temporary shift is easy to make. You can readily shift your mood temporarily by playing your favorite song. The same is true regarding food. Make temporary shifts on a conscious level every time that you can. If you regularly practice short term shifts, the efforts will strengthen and grow into a long term shift.

September can be a melancholy metaphor for time moving on.

“September When It Comes” is sung by Roseanne Cash - and her father, Johnny, comes in on the last verse with the words “when the shadows lengthen and burn away the past, they will fly me like an angel to a place where I can rest.”

And to continue the melancholy feeling, listen to Willie Nelson’s version of Kurt Weill’s “September Song.” The poignant lyrics “Oh the days dwindle down to a precious few… and these few precious days I’ll spend with you.”

Make environmental changes to support your shifts. Spend more time with friends who go to the farmers market and the gym. Find activities that involve something other than eating and drinking.

Commit. Persist. Accept yourself when you fail.

Time moves on. Seasons change. We grow up. Yes, there is something about September.

Re-commit. Express gratitude for each success.

Mary Vandenack, while a lawyer by profession, has studied extensively in mind/body areas of fitness and wellness. She is Yoga Alliance RYT-200, Power Pilates certified and ACE certified.

You can hear “The Mulberry Lane Show,” a music, arts, and lifestyle talk show every Saturday morning on The Mighty 1290 KOIL from 10am – noon, brought to you by Elisa Ilana Jewelry. Visit www.facebook.com/mulberrylane.

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YOUR WILL IN A TIME OF UNIQUE PARENTAL SITUATIONS Historically, the word “child” meant a person’s natural offspring. A descendant meant a person who is in a direct line to an ancestor such as a child, grandchild or great grandchild. In the current world, children can result from artificial reproductive technology, same sex marriages, step relationships, and non-marital situations. If you have any unique situations in your family, you should consider the definitions used in your will or any trusts created by you.

Artificial Reproductive Technology “ART”. The definition of child regarding children resulting from ART is evolving. There is significant variance between state laws.

The parents of a child resulting from ART generally are the birth mother and any person who consented to the ART procedure.

An area of concern regarding ART children relates to posthumously conceived children. While children conceived prior to the death of a parent but born after are considered legal children, children conceived after death do not necessarily get that

standing. In some instances, courts have determined that post- humously conceived children are not legal children and thus the post-humously born child was not eligible for social security or inheritance from the deceased parent.

Some states now define a post humously by mary e. vandenack conceived child as a legal child if it is clear that the gametic material was deposited before death and that the deceased parent consented to the use of the material after death to conceive a child.

If there are children from ART in your family at any level, specific consideration should be given to defining children and descendants in your estate planning documents. If you have gametic material on deposit, give specific consideration to whether such material can be used after death to conceive a child and whether any such child should be included in your will.

Adopted Child. Adoption involves the creation of a parent-child relationship between unrelated persons. Adoption results in the adopting parents becoming the legal parents. Typically, after adoption, the biological parent is no longer considered a parent of the adopted child for state inheritance laws.

Handling of adopted children and descendants is best handled by specific reference to inclusion or exclusion in estate planning documents.

Parent-Child Relationship with an individual not adopted. An individual might have a close parental relationship with an individual who is not his or her child biologically, by adoption or otherwise. Inclusion of such an individual in a will requires specific inclusion.

Non-Marital Children. Non-Marital Children are generally included in the legal definition of children. Non-Marital Children include those born by artificial insemination; born to an unmarried couple, born to a same sex couple who would be married but for living in a state where same sex marriage is not legal, and those born post-humously with married parents who deposited gametes before death and consented to conception after death.

Additional Questions Regarding Your Children and Descendants for Estate Planning Purposes. Is there a legal child or grandchild who should be excluded? Is there someone that should be included that is not legally a child or grandchild?

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our industry, it can often be difficult to differentiate our firm from the many other benefits advisors in the area. I have always believed that it is the employees and the knowledge of those employees at Swartzbaugh-Farber that would allow us to shine above any others. To that end, about a decade ago, we became partner-owners of United Benefit Advisors (UBA), one of the nation’s leading independent employee benefits advisory organizations. UBA has 200 Partner offices in 46 states, Canada and the United Kingdom.

UBA recently announced the results of its annual ‘Ubbie Awards’. I am pleased to share the news that our very own Mary Drueke FSA, Vice President of Employee Benefits at Swartzbaugh-Farber, received the ‘Partner Staff Person of the Year’ award for 2012.

UBA offers a national platform of products, benefits benchmarking data, Health Care Reform compliance information and other support tools to complement the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation of its community of top local market experts around the country. Partners contribute to the national platform in a variety of ways, especially through time and talent. Mary Drueke is no exception. As a member of the UBA Client Compliance Solutions Committee, she has been instrumental in identifying industry trends and timely Health Care Reform legislation topics to help educate employers nationwide.

UBA has made significant strides the last few years, a result of Partners who like Mary, shared wisdom to keep the organization ahead of the fast-moving healthcare changes. In addition to her work on the Compliance Solutions Committee, Mary was awarded “Partner Staff Person of the Year” for her dedication to helping Partners better understand the data from the UBA health plan survey, the nation’s largest health plan benchmarking survey.

Mary has been a featured speaker on using health plan benchmarking data at UBA tri-annual meetings presenting to more than 400 benefits advisors representing more than

36,000 employers nationwide. I have to admit that is pretty impressive for the quiet Actuary that joined my firm six years ago!

The Ubbie Awards recognize individuals who focus on innovation, quality of work, professionalism and contribute to programs that enhance business practices for the greater good of the entire UBA organization. with bob swartzbaugh Award recipients must contribute to the development of resources and education necessary to help employers effectively manage their employee benefits and assist in the recruitment and retention of the best employees.

Mary is also a regular contributor to UBA’s media team and has participated in interviews, locally and nationally, with industry publishers around health care reform, employee benefits, ancillary products and employee retention.

Mary has set the bar very high, in terms of Partner participation. She has served the organization greatly through her knowledge, talents, and willingness to help at every turn.

It is because of Partners like her that UBA has become a leader in the industry.

All of us at Swartzbaugh-Farber want to congratulate Mary on this great achievement.

This material is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, tax advisor or plan provider. Securities Offered through M Holdings Securities, Inc., a Registered Broker Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Swartzbaugh-Farber & Associates, Inc. is independently owned and operated.

For more information, please contact your trusted advisor at Swartzbaugh-Farber – ‘Client Centered – Client Advocates™’.

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Look Who’s Sheltering Shelter Pets

Be a Hero!

Walk for the Animals Sept 29, 2013 8:30 to Noon in the NHS Meadow Don’t just talk the talk, walk the walk. Walk for the Animals is our biggest annual “fun”draiser because anyone can participate. Gather pledges, grab your best friend and enjoy a great morning on our NHS meadow. Fuel up with Pancake Man, peruse Vendor Village and if you raise $500 for the animals you also gain membership into Club 500, with mimosas and special VIP status. Then walk the Keystone Trail on a beautiful fall morning. It is fun and it’s rewarding because every dollar you raise stays right at the shelter to help care for homeless animals. So be a hero to the animals, support Walk for the Animals and make a difference! www.nehumanesociety.org/walk

Bone Jour Dog Daycare Boarding and Grooming has a new look!

Alyssa Grewcock and Homer

Alyssa Grewcock “You know, I wasn’t planning on adopting a dog …I just stopped by the shelter with some friends…and well, Homer came home.” And Homer is, indeed, at home in Alyssa Grewcock’s house . “He owns the place,” she states simply. Homer greets everyone with infectious enthusiasm. Alyssa wants to keep the happy-go-lucky attitude, but tone down the energy just a bit. “He loves to jump on people, so we’ve been working on manners.” Homer’s joy is infectious. He is young and friendly and smart and athletic, which is a perfect match for his owner who enjoys playing with him and taking him to the dog park. “It’s great because he loves other dogs and is happiest when he’s tearing around with them.” Aylssa comes from a long line of pet lovers who have adopted many shelter animals. So it was something of a foregone conclusion that she would add to the family tree. “Houses feel more like a home with a dog.” We agree!

Our outside play yards have been revamped with astro turf and new fencing…so your pooch can play in a fresher environment. Inside we’ve got private cabins for snoozing, plus group play rooms, so rain or shine, your dog will have a “good day.” Bone Jour offers head to tail services: • Professional grooming for dogs and cats • Overnight Boarding for dogs • Daycare with the best staff to dog ratio in the metro Best of all, proceeds stay right at NHS, so as you provide for your pet, you also provide for those in the shelter.

Call 402-905-3490 or online at www.nhsspayneuter.org

www.nehumanesociety.org gives you all the info!

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ROYAL COURT WELCOME & BRUNCH

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN FLANIGAN

royal regards WELCOME: 2013 Ak-Sar-Ben Princesses, Heartland Princesses, Escorts, and Heartland Escorts, were welcomed on a beautiful summer evening at the Physician’s Mutual Building, 2600 Dodge Street.

A light cocktail buffet was served at this informal gathering of the 2013 Royal Court. This traditional prelude to the Royal Court Brunch held on Sunday, July 28, is the first official gathering of the Princesses, Escorts and their parents.

FRONT ROW: KATE KELLEY, LEXI ZEISS AND SAMMY MARVIN ADULTS: JESS AND DONA ZEISS WITH MICKY AND MARVIN BARNEY

Guests were greeted by the 2013 Women’s Ball Committee Chair, Ann Tjaden, and her husband, Kurt; Women’s Ball Committee Advisor and 2012 Chair Kelly Thedinger and her husband, Britt; 2012 Queen Afton Robertson and her mother, Gail Werner-Robertson; 2012 King Robert Duncan and his wife, Karen; Coronation Ball Committee Chairman, Terry Kroeger and Coronation Ball Committee Advisor, Steve Martin and his wife Dr. Amy Haddad. Stacey Falk served as Royal Court Welcome Chair and Cydney Koukol served as Assistant Chair.

The menu was ideal for an evening launching the Royal Court Weekend festivities. Relish trays, assorted cheeses and crackers, served alongside barbeque meatballs, spinach and artichoke dip with homemade pita chips and bistro style chips topped with Parmesan and black pepper. A variety of sandwiches, including hot roast beef sliders with spicy mustard; chicken salad croissants and vegetable club with pesto cream cheese spread. Assorted petit fours, brownies, lemon cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, mini chocolate chip pumpkin cookies and chocolate and plain cream puffs were served for dessert.

The 117th Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation and Scholarship Ball will be Saturday, October 19, 2013, at the CenturyLink Center Omaha. The public is welcome and tickets are available by calling the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation Office at 402-554-9600, ext.106.

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DAVID, PATRICK AND MELANIE HECKER

ASHLYN TORRES AND KIMBERLEY KASCHKE

STACEY, JOSHUA AND KEVIN FALK

RACHAEL WASHINGTON AND OLIVIA RUHLMAN

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KIM SIMON, VICTORIA HALGREN AND KATHLEEN PALLESEN

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royal regards BRUNCH: The official introduction of the 2013 Royal Court of Ak-Sar-Ben was held Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the CenturyLink Center Omaha. Women’s Ball Committee Chair Ann Tjaden and Kelly Thedinger, Advisor and the 2012 Chair, greeted guests. Victoria Halgren served as Royal Court Brunch Chair assisted by Jeanie Jones as Royal Court Brunch Assistant.

The Brunch marks the formal announcement of the 2013 Royal Court including Princesses, Heartland Princesses, Escorts, Heartland Escorts, Standard Bearers, Pages and Court of Honor. Also, in attendance were the 2012 Queen Afton Robertson and her mother Gail Werner-Robertson, as well as, 2012 King Robert Duncan, and his wife Karen. Court of Honor inductees and their respective field introduced were; Fr. Thomas M. Fangman, Jr. for his contributions to Education; Pennelope S. Parker, service to Youth; Bruce Rasmussen, contributions to Sports and Michael H. Simmonds, contributions to Business & Industry.

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Jeffrey Taxman, Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation and Scholarship Ball’s Prime Minister, announced the Royal Court of the 117th Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation and Scholarship Ball. Other introductions included the Women’s Ball Committee members, Governors and Councillors of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben. The Ak-SarBen Foundation staff, official Court appointees, and past Ak-Sar- Ben royalty were announced. The Ak-SarBen Friends, President, Ann Blunk was present displaying a variety of Ak-Sar-Ben themed gifts for guests to purchase.

After official photographs of the Court participants were taken the Princesses and their mothers met with Ann Tjaden, Women’s Ball Committee Chair; Kelli Draper, Princess Chair and Susan McGillick, Heartland Princess Chair. This informational meeting reviewed details about the ball gowns designed by Carmen Marc Valvo, photography scheduling procedures for the formal portraits taken the night the Ball by Royal Court Photographer, Michael Dwyer Photography. John Magiamelli and Lisa Jensen of Creative Hair were present to discuss hair and makeup appointments for the day of the Coronation Ball.

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LetitROLL urban events 5TH ANNUAL RIVERFRONT WINE FESTIVAL

RACHEL AND DUSTIN WONDER

MAUREEN WHALEN, MOLLY O'TOOL, SHELLY RUWE, JOEY GAINES AND JEN ALLOWAY

Special Guests: Steven Westby, Winemaker for Witness Tree Vineyards in Salem, OR, Chris Bratcher, owner/winemaker of Bratcher winery in Lompoc, California, Chis Brockway, owner/winemaker of Broc Cellars (Berkeley California) and Broadside Wines (Templeton, California), Michelle Glover of Wilson MAHAWinery in Temecula, California, Jeff Taylor, Creek proprietor of Fourth Estate Wines in Mill Valley, California, and Walter Pecile, co-owner of Patagonia Wine Imports Surprise Guest: Emcee Scott Voorhees from KFAB 1110 News Radio When It Happened: Saturday, August 3, 2013 Where It Happened: Aksarben Village's Stinson Park

WENDY MOORE, ANDEE HOIG, NANCY JOHNSON, DARCY AAKRE, MARIAN HOLDEN AND LAURA BAUMGART

SABRINA MOODY, GLENN RUSS, MALINA MOODY, CHRISTY AND BRIAN TERRY AND TRINA RUSS

Why/How It Happened: Omaha’s 5th annual wine festival, MAHA celebrating wines from all over the world Sponsors/Hosts: Sponsored by Corkscrew Wine & Cheese, Gorges Volvo, metroMAGAZINE, Omaha Magazine, Deffenbaugh Industries Attendance: just under 2,000. Attendance supported the Junior League of Omaha's literacy program, A Book of My Own

MATT AND SARAH WICKENCAMP, DONNA NAIMOLI AND DAN PREUSSER

SUZIE THORNE, JAZZ VOCALIST

Urban Events is the producer of several of Omaha's most anticipated annual events, including Omaha Beer Fest (June), Omaha Restaurant Week (September) and the new omahaCRUSH!* in August MAHA For more information: Jen Kocher, owner/producer, 402-850-6776 or jen@urbaneventsinc.com, www.urbaneventsinc.com *FYI: This was the last Riverfront Wine Festival. The Riverfront Wine Festival is now “omahaCRUSH!” - a wine/food/art festival! The first “omahaCRUSH!” will take place in early August, 2014 at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. Patrons will taste through over 100 wines, exquisitely paired with small food plates from several of Omaha's finest restaurants, while browsing sensational artwork from the metro's top art galleries.

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HOPE’S thoroughbreds american cancer society HOPE INT HE HEARTLAND GALA

Special Guests: Mayor Jean Stothert & Chief of Staff Marty Bilek Dignitaries: Event Chairs Tim & Connie Sullivan and Robert & Addie Hollingsworth ; Honorary Chairs MAHA Dr. Robert & Mary Jo Langdon

MARILYN JOHNSON, HOLLY GOODRICH, CONNIE SULLIVAN, ADDIE HOLLINGSWORTH AND TIM SULLIVAN

KYLEE, DEANNE, KARA AND SEAN DUNPHY

CONNIE SULLIVAN AND DR. BOB AND MARY LANGDON

BRANT JOHNSON, BRITTANY GUNTER, GREG ARMBRECHT, BRET KATELMAN, VIC RICHARDS, KRISTEN SOUTH AND ANDREA ERICKSON

When It Happened: Friday, July 19, 2013 Where It Happened: Stinson Park at Aksarben Village Catered by: Aksarben Cinema, B & G Tasty Foods, Beacon Hills Restaurant & Catering, Cheesecake Factory, eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato, Fresh Catering, Godfathers Pizza, Hiro 88/Salt 88, j.coco & Brazenhead, Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Mockingbird Cupcakes, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Ragazzi's Pizza, Sgt. Peffer's Italian Cafe, Spirit World, and Sullivan's Steakhouse MAHA Event Sponsors: Starting Gate Underwriters: C.S. & Marilyn Johnson, Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center, Omaha Steaks, Travel & Transport Inc., Union Pacific, University of Nebraska Medical Center & Wells Fargo Media Partners: 101.9 The Big O and WOWT Channel 6 News Grand Stand Underwriters: Alegent Creighton Health, Bank of the West, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, Deliotte, First National Bank of Omaha, Robert & Addie Hollingsworth, Oriental Trading Company, The MAHA Nebraska Medical Center, Tim & Connie Sullivan, and TD Ameritrade

MARIA KOOKEN AND MICHELLE BELSAAS

DAVE WINGERT, ADDIE HOLLINGSWORTH, MARY JO LANGDON AND DEBBIE FRASER

Mission: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Attendance: 550 reserved tickets Funds Raised: $324,165 (gross) For more information visit www.hopeintheheartlandomaha.org

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ATaleofALES nebraska humane society ALES FOR TAILS

The 2013 Ales for Tails, at the Regency Marriot on July 12th, put the “fun” in fundraiser.

JAKE THACKER AND KRYSTAL TALHA

CHAR PETERSON, LINDA CHEATHAM, FAITH LOUIS, KAREN BETTGER AND MARY ELLEN DUFFACK

The party benefitted homeless animals at the Nebraska Humane Society. The evening, sponsored by New Belgium Brewing, and Josh Bundren of Briley Homes, included libations, munchies and commemorative T-shirts, while some 350 attendees danced and sang with the Fishheads band.

“This is a great event for us,” said Chairman Matt Hoppe, “it brings in people from all walks of life who want to have a fun night, and know that it’s benefitting a worthwhile cause.” Added sponsor Krystal Talha, of Three Dog Bakery, “The concept is terrific, because even young professionals, just starting out, find it appealing, and affordable.”

Raffles and door prizes helped boost the overall profit for the animals.

The event raised more than $15,000 to help rescue, rehabilitate and rehome pets in the metro area.

For more information visit nehumanesociety.org.

GEOFF AND KAREN POHL WITH AMY ROEDER AND BRIAN KAVANAUGH

MILES AND TARA HUNKE WITH CHRISTINA FARAHANI AND JASON SCHNACK

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Challenging LINKS QLI GOLF CHALLENGE

The ninth annual QLI Golf Challenge was a massive success. Held at The Players Club at Deer Creek, the event hosted 144 golfers from many of QLI's closest partners and friends for a day of golf and fun, quirky MAHA challenges.

GENE KEEFE, DAVE WILLIAM AND BEAU SPRECK

It was a beautiful afternoon, and a remarkable day overall.

Many huge thanks to all of the event's generous sponsors, to all who participated in the Challenge, and to all our QLI volunteers who helped make this event possible!

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RedCarpet ROLL OUT borsheims RED CARPET READY

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ELI CONTRERAS

Cocktails, hair stylists, makeup artists and one of Omaha’s most revered names in jewelry greeted hundreds of men and women at Borsheims on August 1st to help Omaha get “Red Carpet Ready.” The event MAHA was a precursor to Omaha Fashion Week, which runs August 19 through 24.

Guests sipped cocktails while they tried on jewelry.

Hair stylists gave hands-on demonstrations while makeup artists showed how to glam up for the red carpet. Throughout Borsheims, affordable and trendy jewelry was showcased and available for purchase.

This is the second year Borsheims, the Red Carpet Sponsor for Omaha Fashion Week, has hosted Red Carpet Ready.

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BORSHEIMS PRESIDENT & CEO SUSAN JACQUES WITH ZOOFARI EVENT CHAIRS GERRY AND BRUCE LAURITZEN

A tarantula crawled over the jewelry cases at Borsheims on July 18th while a Komodo Dragon did laps behind the sales counter. A black-footed penguin and a porcupine played near the cultured pearl collection. Twelve animals in all from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium greeted Borsheims customers for a Trunk Show.

The event served as the kick-off to the zoo’s biennial fundraiser, Zoofari.

This year, Zoofari is raising money to build a new elephant exhibit at the Omaha Zoo called Giants of the African Savannah. Customers browsed cases of elephant and animal-themed jewelry and gifts, brought in specifically for the event. A percentage of all sales of animal-themed jewelry and gifts at Borsheims purchased between the Trunk Show and the Zoofari event on September 7th will be donated to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium.

Borsheims has a long history of supporting Omaha’s zoo. “We believe so strongly in giving back to the community,” said Borsheims President & CEO Susan Jacques. “The zoo is such a big part of Omaha. We love hosting this event that is great fun for our customers and their children.”

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Nearly a half-hour of intense work by 200 women unearthed a diamond and five pairs of crystal earrings at Werner Park this afternoon. It also unearthed hundreds of dollars in donations to Heartland Family Service! It was all part of Borsheims fourth annual Diamond Dig in conjunction with the Omaha Storm Chasers.

The women used spoons to search for the Borsheims boxes buried about one inch under the dirt of the infield. The women were invited to purchase a ten-second head start by donating $10 to Heartland Family Service. Nearly 20% of the women chose to donate, including the winner of the diamond!

Experienced diggers brought gloves and kneepads to help make the search more comfortable. They were hot, sweaty and covered with dirt but the women were committed to uncovering the prizes!

Omahan Jeannine Glesmann found the .70 carat Borsheims Signature Square Diamond, valued at nearly $2,300. Five other women each walked away with a pair of Swarovski Crystal hoop earrings.

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ADULTS AND CHILDREN LIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES (T1D)

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More than 4,000 people participated in the 22nd annual Omaha-Council Bluffs JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes held at the Lewis & Clark Landing on August MAHA2013. Fundraising efforts will continue through 10th, early September with the goal of raising more than $672,000 for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The proceeds raised from the event will fund research toward preventing, better treating, and curing T1D and its complications.

“This shows what a huge difference we can make working together,” said Lori Bechtold, Executive Director of the Heartland Chapter. “We are so proud to see the community come out in support of the nearly 3 million Americans who currently live with T1D. Walks like ours are funding important research to lessen the burden MAHA of T1D and eventually find a cure.”

For the second year in a row Land O’ Frost sponsored the T1D 5K Dash which preceded the Walk and included over 200 runners. The Walk festivities began at 9:00AM, including face painting, bounces houses, massages, live entertainment by local band, High Heel, and dance troupe, Rubix Crew. Coca-Cola, Hy-Vee, Bruegger’s Bagel, Kellogg’s, and Hiland Diary generously provided beverages and snacks for all walkers and runners.

WALKERS BEGIN THE 2013 WALK TO CURE DIABETES

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“I couldn’t be more proud of the work done by all of the individuals engaged in this year’s Walk,” said MAHASmith, the 2013 Walk to Cure Diabetes Daron Corporate Champion and President of Better Business Equipment.

“It is exhilarating to see the significant progress that is being made with the funds raised this year. With the dedication and passion that were displayed, we are definitely moving forward in our goal of turning type One into type None!”

For more information, visit www.jdrf.org

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee, one of the most decorated female athletes of the 20th century, brought a message of encouragement and hope to Boys Town youth at the annual Boys Town Booster Banquet, held May 7th. About 1,500 attended the event at the Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista Conference Center.

Jackie grew up in East St. Louis, a tough neighborhood where it was more likely for a young woman to be pregnant at age 14 than to finish high school. But because of her strong family support and her inner drive to be the best, Jackie overcame this stereotype to become a standout athlete at UCLA and a repeating Olympic champion.

“I had people that believed in me, who tseptht me to stay on the straight road, the road towards success,” said Jackie. “You’re faced with challenges right now and if you go right, there’s destruction and if you go left, there’s chaos. Just stay straight, keep doing what you’re doing, and you’ll make it. How you deal with these challenges defines who you are.”

BOYS TOWN MAYOR ANTHONY CORNELLIUS AND JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE

Her message resonated with Boys Town youth, who often come from difficult backgrounds and have lacked support before coming to Boys Town. Once here, Boys Town professionals work with these boys and girls to rebuild their trust and provide an opportunity for them to learn the life lessons many take for granted. Team sports are an integral part of this care. The Boys Town Boosters were formed more than 40 years ago to ensure that any child who wants to play sports has the opportunity to do so. Every year, the Booster Banquet brings Boys Town and the Omaha community together to recognize Boys Town’s student-athletes and raise funds for sports equipment, uniforms and other necessities.

For more information visit www.boystown.org.

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HotLOOK! JDRF SUMMER SIZZLE PREVIEW PARTY

BRETT MOORE AND BRENT HARRIS

BETH SETTLES, NANCY PESAVENTO, KENT THERKELSEN, DIANE GERNSTEIN AND LORI BECHTOLD

Local interior design firm Interiors Joan and Associates, and custom home builder KRT Construction partnered together to design and build a model home for the 2013 MOBA Summer Parade of Homes. This fully furnished and professionally designed home is located in the Five Fountains neighborhood, just off of 192 and Dodge Streets. Interiors Joan and Associates and KRT Construction hosted a Summer Sizzle Preview Party on July 11th, giving guests the chance to see this magnificent home before it opened to the public, with proceeds going to benefit JDRF. The registration fees and door prize raffle ticket sales all went to benefit JDRF. Sponsors: CertainTeed, Acorn Plumbing, Lucky Bucket Brewery, Omaha Wine Company and Karlyn Music Homebuilder: Kent Therkelsen, KRT Construction; Interior Designer: Beth Settles, Allied Member ASID, Interiors Joan and Associates Attendance: 1,300 tickets reserved Funds Raised: $226,230 (gross)

JOEL FALK, BRYAN ADAMSON, JENNIFER PRIEST, JON PANZER, CINDY IRVINE, LINDI JANULEWICZ AND CHRIS RICHARDSON

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June 2, 2013 Browse over 70 photos of this event by visiting our event gallery at: www.zenfolio.com/metroscene/p608054030 MONA AND CHARLES CASEY

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FORMER INDIANA GOVERNOR AND PRESIDENT OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY, MITCH DANIELS

HONORARY CO-CHAIR AND CSF ALUM, JOSH JONES

AKUEL MAJOUK AND CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT FR. TIMOTHY LANNON, S.J.

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The Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha held its annual CHANCE Luncheon, presented by Lexus of Omaha and the Omaha World-Herald, on June 5th at the Hilton Omaha. Father Timothy Lannon, Creighton University President, and Josh Jones, a CSF recipient and Creighton University graduate, were honorary co-chairmen of the event.

The keynote speaker was Former Indiana Governor and President of Purdue University Mitch Daniels. More than 570 people attended the event, including Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle and former Omaha Mayor Hal Daub. The event raised more than $215,000 with all proceeds going directly to scholarships for students attending kindergarten through eighth grade at more than 80 private and parochial schools in Omaha and northeast Nebraska.

During the luncheon, seven outstanding CSF students were honored. CSF alum Josh Jones concluded the event with a few inspiring words: “Everyone has choices in life, but not everyone has a chance.… The Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha gave me the chance to make the right choice.”

For more information visit csfomaha.org.

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Some 2,000 cyclists saw Omaha in a new light on July 13th, navigating their bikes through city streets by moonlight, starlight and street light in the OwL Ride. Now in its fourth year, the recreational ride is the largest annual night-time ride between Chicago and Denver.

This year's course took riders from the Old Mattress Factory at 12th and Cass on a 17-mile course through midtown, Dundee, Elmwood Park, Aksarben Village, Field Club, downtown and the riverfront. A shorter, eight-mile family friendly ride was also available.

The ride benefits the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, which supports social and recreational programs for people with developmental disabilities in the Omaha metro area. Major sponsors of the Owl Ride included Metro Credit Union, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Sodexo, The Nebraska Medical Center, the Munroe-Meyer Institute, Oxide Design, Interstate Batteries, Whole Foods, HyVee, Lucky Bucket, Cline Williams law firm, Sports Authority, Lawlor's Custom Sportswear, The Old Mattress Factory, Omaha Steaks, State Farm, Shredding Solutions and Field Club of Omaha.

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JOANIE AND RON TEKIPPE

JOHN JEANETTA AND NANCY SCHULZE WITH JANET AND TOM WHITSON

Carnivalé was the theme of Heartland Family Service’s ninth annual Strike A Chord fundraiser held August 2nd at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. New this year was BidPal electronic bidding on personal smartphones and staff iPads. The 270 guests took immediately to the new system, eagerly watching the scoreboard for event fundraising updates. This year’s event raised more than $55,000.

Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed carnival games, a wine pull, a photo booth, live and silent auctions and a raffle sponsored by Council Bluffs Wal-Mart and Harrah’s Casino & Hotel. Tom and Janet Whitson served as our event hosts. Matt Wilber, Pottawattamie County Attorney, was our Master of Ceremonies once again.

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Heartland Family Service addresses critical issues that affect residents including child abuse, family violence, juvenile delinquency, poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, mental illness and addiction. Through the generosity of its funders and donors, Heartland Family Service offers a sliding fee scale for low-income individuals and families.

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CountryESTATE knights of ak-sar-ben SELL THE FARM

When It Happened: Thursday, July 18, 2013 Where It Happened: Scott Conference Center Why/How It Happened: To raise money for Scholarships to be given a the Purple Ribbon Auction this September JARED FISCHER, EMMA SEILSTAD AND MIKAYLA OLSON

CRAIG KORKOW, RON LASSEK, BARBARA GREENE AND TY BILDERBACK

Catered by: Scott Conference Center Sponsors/Hosts: Green Plains Renewable Energy, Tenaska BioFuels, Waitt, Midwest Laboratories, First National Bank and Scoular Attendance: 50 People Funds Raised: $18,000 Grand Champion Team: Tenaska Biofuels Reserve Champion Team: Green Plains Renewable Energy The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation leverages collective business leadership to build a more prosperous Heartland.

JAY SCHABEN AND MATT GUNDERSON

MARK MILES, BROOKE FULLNER, JANA COOL AND TOM JENSEN

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nonprofit news omaha symphony is experiencing a sizzling hot summer of ticket sales

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SYMPHONY SHOWS NO SIGNS OF COOLING FROM ITS SIZZLING HOT TICKET SALES. The symphony is coming off a tremendous 2012/13 season of strong programming and ticket sales, including an overall 12 percent increase in paid attendees over the previous season, and several soldout concerts. The momentum from last season has propelled sales of 2013/14 season tickets, which went on sale in March. Currently, the number of subscriptions sold is 11 percent greater than at this same time in last year’s campaign.

With single tickets having gone on sale Monday, August 26, patrons can now purchase individual tickets to any concert throughout the season, not just subscription tickets to a particular series.

Programming in 2013/14 includes guest artists like “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” crooner Neil Sedaka in the Pops series, superstar pianist André Watts crowning the MasterWorks series, the music of the night with the songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and a screening of the American Film Institute’s top musical of all time, Singin’ in the Rain, with the soundtrack played live by the Omaha Symphony. Join us a for a glorious evening at Your Omaha Symphony!

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ArcHBiSHop'S dinner for educAtion Archdiocese of Omaha

Alegent Creighton Health Lakeside Hospital | 168 & Center | Omaha An annual event to raise money for special projects at Lakeside Hospital. Event includes food, drinks, silent and live auctions. More information: 402-717-8182 | www.AlegentCreighton.com

September 7 ZoofAri 2013 Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 3701 South 10th St. | Omaha Join Event Chairs Gerry and Bruce Lauritzen and Honorary Chairs Suzanne and Walter Scott to celebrate Zoofari 2013. Nebraska’s premier fundraising event will once again take place across from the Zoo’s main campus near Rosenblatt Stadium’s former footprint but–for the first time in the event’s history–guests will celebrate on a Saturday night. Cost: $150 per ticket

September 10 Go red for women American Heart Association Embassy Suites La Vista | 4:30 - 8:30 pm Go Red For Women celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as women to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke. Get inspired. Get informed. Join health and fitness experts, medical professionals, and women like you to hear the concrete steps you can take today for better heart health during breakout sessions. Cy Wakeman is the keynote speaker.

For information call: 402-346-0771.

September 12 Brew HAHA - A HABitAt for HumAnity of omAHA event Habitat Omaha’s Young Professionals Group Aksarben Village - Stinson Park | Omaha | 5 pm – 9 pm The Seventh Annual Brew Haha offers delicious food and beer tasting from local restaurants and breweries in a casual and festive atmosphere. Relax with friends and enjoy some of the best food and beer the area has to offer. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Omaha.

Cost: $40 in advance, 45 day of event More information: 402-884-5957 | www.facebook.com/habitatbrewhaha

Embassy Suites La Vista| La Vista | 6 pm – 9 pm Each year, the Archbishop of Omaha holds a dinner recognizing outstanding teachers and administrators throughout the Catholic school system. Proceeds raised from this event are used to provide a $5,000 gift to each honoree and to fund scholarships for families in need. All funds raised will be administered through the Children's Scholarship Fund of Omaha, with all proceeds matched by the Children's Scholarship Fund of New York. Cost: $125 More information: 402-827-3757 | www.archomaha.org

September 13 – 22 omAHA reStAurAnt week Participating restaurants in the Omaha Metro Omaha Restaurant Week is a celebration of the unique, exciting culinary scene in Omaha metro, and a huge benefit for Food Bank for the Heartland! Participating restaurants will offer an exclusive specials menu multi-course dinner at a fixed price of either $20, $30 or $40 per person. Select from your choice of appetizers, entrees and desserts. For every restaurant week menu purchased, a donation will be made to Food Bank for the Heartland. Cost: $20, 30 or 40 per person, depending on the restaurant More information: 402-850-6776 | www.omaharestaurantweek.com

September 13 opera outdoors event Opera Omaha The Pavilion at Turner Park 3110 Farnam St | Omaha | 7:30 pm Opera Omaha will present highlights from their upcoming 2013-2014 "BREAKING BOUNDARIES" season in a spectacular outdoor concert, “OPERA OUTDOORS”, at the new Pavilion in Turner Park. The 2013-14 Opera Omaha season will include three outstanding operas: "CARMEN", "AGRIPPINA", and "CINDERELLA". "OPERA OUTDOORS" is a multi-media performance featuring highlights of the 2013-14 season and its outstanding artists. This free, community-wide event is Opera Omaha's gift to the city of Omaha. This event is appropriate for all ages. Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics are encouraged. Free multi-media performance. More information: www.operaomaha.org

September 15 mount micHAel Benedictine fAll feStivAl Mount Michael Benedictine Abbey & School 22520 Mount Michael Road | Elkhorn | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Wrist bands available for those who wish to partake in games and rides. Come out and enjoy an old fashioned family fun filled day with the Community at Mount Michael Benedictine. Our first time partner will be the Special Olympics. We look forward to hosting a day of games, rides, cake walks, flea markets and much, much more. Stroll the beautiful grounds and nibble on the delicious foods available.

There will be numerous activities for every age. After 58 years, this Festival must be something special!

September 15 fAitH in Action 2013 Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska Embassy Suites, LaVista | LaVista | 5:00 pm Faith in Action is Lutheran Family Services' annual celebration of faith and family. Traditionally, three individuals, families or organizations are honored for their commitment to living out their values in their service to community. Cost: $30 - Business or Evening Attire More information: www.lfsneb.org

September 20 BiG red tAilGAte Completely KIDS Embassy Suites La Vista | 12520 Westport Parkway The Completely KIDS Guild-sponsored Big Red Tailgate celebrates Husker pride and supports Omaha nonprofit Completely KIDS. This is a casual event that features cocktails, dinner, and auctions. And you just might catch a few former Husker players in the crowd! The 2013 event chairmen are Sarah McGowan and Amy Parks, and honorary chairmen are Lori and David Scott.

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FocuS on nature opening night reception Silent auction and art Sale Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc.

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NWRI’s Wildlife Center at Ash Grove | 16215 Highway 50, Louisville, NE Friday 5 – 8 pm | Saturday and Sunday 10 – 6 pm Join us Friday, September 20, 2013 for the opening night reception featuring the work of renowned photographers Joel Sartore, Michael Forsberg, Scott Papek, and other local artists. Enjoy food, wine and beer, browse prints and books for sale, bid on the silent auction, and learn more about NWRI! Cost: $25.00 – General Admission | $50.00 – Patron Admission | $100.00 – Benefactor Admission More information: 402-234-2473 | www.nebraskawildliferehab.org

Woodmen Tower 1700 Farnam Street | Omaha | 8 am – 5 pm Over the Edge is an extreme rappelling event held annually at the Woodmen of the World Tower in downtown Omaha. This year's event is sponsored by Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society and will be held on Saturday, September 21. (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) There are a limited number of rappels, so hurry and reserve your spot now! Cost: Individuals 1,000 or team of 3 2,500 More information: 402-514-3011 | www.mac-bsa.org/overtheedge

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Brownell–Talbot School | Omaha | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm The Founders Fun Fair will feature: 1860s living history including blacksmiths, loomers, woodcarvers, mountain men, crafts and games; live performances by The Many Moccasins Dance Troupe, Escape from AlcaJazz, Us & Them Blues Band, and others; the Mutual of Omaha Wild Animal Encounters.

Register for the Fun Run/Walk at brownell.edu/funrun and find out more about the free Fun Fair at brownell.edu/150years. Cost: Fun Run/Walk $15/$5; Founder's Fun Fair FREE: Pancake Man $5.

More information: 402.556.3772 | http://brownell.edu/150years

Embassy Suites - LaVista The Spotlight Gala shines a light on the issues Nebraska children face and honors community members who continuously strive to improve the lives of Nebraska’s kids. The event will include silent and live auctions, dinner and the 2013 Spotlight Gala awards ceremony. David and Nancy Jacobson and their family are serving as honorary chairs for the event. Award recipients include Dr. Thomas F. Tonniges (Lifetime Achievement), Steven Juarez, Patti Koraleski, and The Kent Bellows Studio.

More information: 402-597-3100 | http://voicesforchildren.com/spotlight-gala

September 22 Step out: Walk to Stop diaBeteS

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Stinson Park at Aksarben Village | Omaha | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Stop Diabetes movement and the signature one–day, fundraising and awareness walk taking place in 135 cities across the United States. Step Out helps raise money that will change the future of diabetes and the lives of nearly 26 million American children and adults living with diabetes today.

Cost: registration is free; 25.00 Minimum for T–shirt.

More information: 402-571-1101 ext 6887 | www.diabetes.org/stepoutnebraskaiowa

loeSS hillS Wine FeStival Western Iowa Grape Growers Association River's Edge Park |Council Bluffs side of Bob Kerry Bridge | 2 pm – 10 pm The Loess Hills Wine Festival is a celebration of the Grape Harvest. Come out and support the local grape and wine industry with a fun day of entertainment. With hayrides, a grapestomp, children’s activities, wine tasting and live music there is something for all ages.

Cost: $10-50 with Advance admission purchase More information: www.weigga.org/html/wine_festival.html

September 26 – 29 lauritzen gardenS antique & garden ShoW Lauritzen Gardens | Omaha The Lauritzen Gardens Antique and Garden Show offers an impressive line-up of design experts, authors and trendsetters to serve as keynote lecturers. In its tenth year, guests can anticipate a spectacular celebration of a decade of treasures at the garden.

More information: 402-346-4002 | www.lauritzengardens.org.

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HeArtS of Hope Midwest Heart Connection

Anthony's Steakhouse | Omaha | 6 pm – 10 pm With your donation you will receive the following, Free Irish food, green beer, specialty drink and soft drinks. All proceeds will be benefiting Project Harmony and their mission to protect and support children, collaborate with professionals and engage the community to end child abuse and neglect.

Cost: Tickets are 50.00. Raffle are 10.00 each or 6 for 50.00 More information: 402-595-1326 | www.projectharmony.com

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Hilton Omaha | Omaha | 5:30 pm until 10 pm The year 2013 marks the 10th Anniversary of Hearts of Hope, the signature fundraising dinner and auction for Midwest Heart Connection. The funds attained at this event are used solely to provide the following year’s events, activities, services and education. Our goal for this year is to attain over $100,000 allowing us to provide more education and support to the families of MHC during 2014.

Cost: $100/person More information: 402-210-6897 | http://midwestheartconnection.com

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SiGnAture cHefS Auction March of Dimes Embassy Suites LaVista | La Vista | 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm The March of Dimes “signature” event is an unforgettable gourmet extravaganza! Omaha’s most notable chefs prepare samples of their signature dishes for guests to enjoy along with fine wines and libations.

Cost: $Individual Ticket: 150.00, Table of Ten: $1,500.00 More information: 402-496-7111 | www.marchofdimes.com/nebraska

wAlk for tHe AnimAlS Nebraska Humane Society 8929 Fort Street | Omaha | 8 am – 12 pm Join us on the Nebraska Humane Society campus for our biggest annual fundraiser. Form a dog pack, gather pledges and walk, with your family, friends or Fido! Exercise for a great cause! Cost: $10 per adult More information: 402-905-3483 | www.nehumanesociety.org/walk

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Hilton Omaha | 1001 Cass Street | Omaha Celebrates the Helping With Horsepower™ Bike Re-Build Program. The evening features Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin as its inspirational speaker! 100% of the Bike Rebuild celebration’s proceeds directly benefit the programs and services for our youth.

Cost: $100 / $200 VIP Meet & Greet More information: 402-457-7034 | www.omahahomeforboys.org

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm This is a chance for the community to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions.

Participants in the Alzheimer's Association Midlands Chapter's Walk to End Alzheimer's will join together to show their support for those affected by Alzheimer's as well as raise funds to support research in finding a cure. Cost: $Free More information: 402-502-4301 | http://alz.org/midlands

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Embassy Suite La Vista | La Vista Grab your steady and your favorite vinyl for Vintage Affaire V - Let's Go to the Hops! It will be the time of your life with nostalgic music that's as familiar as a hot rod and a poodle skirt. Plus, sample some of the finest beers from your own set of special Spiegelau Beer Glasses. Come enjoy an evening of beer tasting, dinner, and silent and live auctions to benefit Autism Action Partnership. All proceeds raised will go towards programs in Nebraska that help individuals on the Autism spectrum. Your help is their hope!

Livestock Exchange Building | Omaha | 6:00 pm Join us for a celebration honoring those who have made significant contributions to CF research locally.

The evening features food presentations from some of Omaha’s most popular restaurants as well as complimentary beer and wine. Attendees are sure to enjoy the cuisine, company and art-centric auction held in this historical and architecturally significant setting.

More information: 402-330-6164 | nebraska@cff.org

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