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unLEaSh yOuR CREaTivE Mind The Hot Shops Art Foundation is inviting the public to share in its support of creativity by participating in the Omaha Creative Institute’s “Come Create It” workshops each weekend through the end of September. Local art notables such as Watie White and Tim Barry teach the workshops. Choices range from glassblowing to African drumming to origami. Classes run two hours and most are held at the Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas Street. Cost is $30 per workshop, which includes all materials and features a take-home, selfmade memento for all visual arts workshops. These classes are geared toward visiting and resident adults and mature youth. For more information about the Omaha Creative Institute and a full schedule of workshops, see www. omahacreativeinstitute.org.

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inauguRaL RivERfROnT WinE EvEnT Omaha’s inaugural Riverfront Wine Festival is Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. Over 100 wines will be available for tasting from 24 different wineries, distributors and importers, including Napa Valley’s Dominari. Local food vendors, including Stokes Grill & Bar and Twisted Fork, will supply a wide variety of delectable delights. Festivalgoers will enjoy sipping wine and listening to live musical entertainment throughout the event, including local talent Heidi Joy, the Black Squirrels and more. Other local celebrities, including Jesse Becker, Master Sommelier of The Boiler Room Restaurant, John Ursick, Executive Chef at Stokes Grill & Bar and Aimee Arnold, Certified Sommelier are scheduled to present. VIP ticketholders will receive entry into a special tasting with Riedel Crystal CEO Maximilian Riedel. Junior League of Omaha has been selected as the non-profit beneficiary of the festival, receiving a portion of the ticket sales. Tickets are $25, $55 and $75 and are available through Ticket Omaha: online or by phone at (402) 345-0606 or at the Ticket Omaha office at the Holland Performing Arts Center at 13th & Douglas Streets. For more information, see www.riverfrontwinefestival.com.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sheryl WuDunn. KanEKO faLL 2009 PROgRaM SERiES On JOuRnaLiSM and SOCiaL JuSTiCE As part of KANEKO’s Fall 2009 Program Series, the Great Minds Presentation will feature Pulitzer Prizewinning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. They are the first married couple to win the prize for journalism, and she was the first Asian-American to win a Pulitzer. Their book, set to release September 8, “Half the Sky: From Oppression to Opportunity for Women Worldwide,” focuses on the stories of those who have overcome extraordinary challenges, frequently through creative collaborations and creative means of support from others. WuDunn’s program titled “Creating Hope Through Creative Opportunities” is Thursday, October 22, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the KANEKO. WuDunn’s program will include Sweeta Noori, Afghanistan Country Director for Women for Women International. Kristof’s presentation titled “(Un)Covering Human Crises: Crucial Dispatches from the Innovative Journalist” is set for November 19, 2009. Sheryl WuDunn has reported from inside some of the toughest regimes in the world, from Myanmar to North Korea. As a foreign correspondent for the New York Times, WuDunn covered China, where she won the Pulitzer, along with her husband, for their coverage of the Tiananmen Square democracy movement in Beijing and the military crackdown that ended it. The intent of the series is to highlight and connect innovative efforts of those working to improve KANEKO’s

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mission is to study and facilitate creativity and creative activities in the arts, philosophy, and sciences, and to provide public access to creative endeavors. The KANEKO is located at 1111 Jones Street. For more information see www.thekaneko.org or call 341-3800.

Omaha Lancers return to the Civic Auditorium for their 2009-10 season. LanCERS OPEning gaME aT CiviC The Omaha Lancers will make their highly anticipated return to the Big O when they play their 2009-10 home opener against the Tri-City Storm (Kearney) at the Civic Auditorium October 3rd. The match-up will kick off a 60-game season, evenly split with 30 home and 30 road games. Ben Robert, one of the Lancersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; owners, was instrumental in moving the team back to Omaha following a five-year run at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. Opening night, the Lancers will pay homage to their history by wearing their old Lancer jerseys, and new video screens in the Civic will show images of the Lancers, past and present. Lancers players, age 16-21, are among the highest caliber players in the USHL; some, including Louie LeBlanc, have been drafted in the NHL. On October 10th, the Lancers will play another home-state team, the Lincoln Stars at the Civic. The match-up is always a favorite among fans. Single game tickets can be purchased in person at the Civic Auditorium and Qwest Center box offices, or through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000. For season tickets, call 344-PUCK, ext. 2. Tickets for the first game go on sale September 14th. www.omahapublications.com

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Compiled by Sandy Lemke dystrophy association and local amateur boxing, as well as the omaha firefighters memorial. doors open at 6, first bout at 7:05 p.m. $100, $90, $80 and $15, plus applicable fees. 1 arena Way. www.midamericacenter.com. 712-323-0536. 9/12: 8th annual moonshell Storytelling Festival. mahoney state park. features four outstanding national and regional tellers, youth tellers and storytelling workshops for a wholesome family-oriented event. sponsored by nebraska storyarts. 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. free with $4 admission to mahoney state park. i-80, exit 426. 9/12: Opera Omaha’s night for american Song. opera omaha. broadway and television star ron raines and legendary music director don pippin bring us an evening of great american songs. an intimate concert experiencea voice, a piano, and some of the greatest broadway tunes ever written. 7:30 p.m. $45. www. operaomaha.org. 346-7372.

hand-made pottery is one of the featured artworks on display at art on the Pointe, hosted by Village Pointe Shopping Center September 19th & 20th.

CHECK IT! Dates and times are current as of press time but please call ahead to confirm. OngOing eVentS thrOUgh 9/7: “Portraits of Survival” Photography exhibit. strategic air and space museum. portraits, photographed by nationally known artist david radler, showcasing local survivors who were among the thousands liberated from the nazi concentration camps. i-80, exit 426. www.strategicairandspace. com. 944-3100. thrOUgh 9/26: Village Pointe Farmers market. village pointe. farm-fresh, locally grown produce and meats from the village pointe farmers market every saturday. 168th & W. dodge rd. www. villagepointeshopping.com. 5059773. thrOUgh 9/30: exhibit ex-Votos and retablos (miracles on the Border). el museo Latino. ex-votos are small traditional folk paintings on metal, created as a thank you for a miracle granted or for a favor received. 4701 s. 25 st. www.elmuseolatino.org. 731-1137. thrOUgh 10/3: Bancroft Street Farmers market. bancroft street market. recurring weekly on saturdays. sat/81 free. 10th & bancroft. www. bancroftstreetmarket.com. 6512327. thrOUgh 10/3: Bancroft to Bayliss Bicycle loop. bancroft street market. recurring weekly on saturdays. Join artists on a bicycle ride on historic 10th street in omaha, across the bob Kerry pedestrian bridge to bayliss park in council bluffs and back. participants must be adults or children accompanied

by parents. must have own bicycle and helmet. ride lasts approximately 2 hours. sat/10 a.m. free. 10th & bancroft. www. bancroftstreetmarket.com. 6512327. thrOUgh 10/10: Omaha Farmers market. old market. the omaha farmers market features more than 100 vendors’ homegrown and homemade products every saturday. 11th & Jackson. www. omahafarmersmarket.org. thrOUgh 10/31: DinoQuest. fontenelle forest nature center. travel back in time to a prehistoric forest where 40 life-sized creatures scamper in the underbrush, loom overhead and soar in the sky. daily 8am-5pm; thursdays 8am-8pm $7. 1111 bellevue blvd. www.fontenelleforest.org. 7313140. thrOUgh 11/15: Omaha on ice. the durham museum. the story of ice hockey in omaha, beginning in 1939. many historical artifacts will be on display, most loaned from private collectors across omaha. 801 s. 10 st. www. durhammuseum.org. 444-5071. SePtemBer eVentS 9/1: river City historical tour: magic City. the durham museum. tour south omaha and the stockyards by trolley. 6 p.m. $15. 801 s. 10 st. www. durhammuseum.org. 444-5071. 9/3: music & masterpieces: razzmatazz. rockbrook village. Live music, open houses, meet the artists. 108th & center. www. rockbrookvillage.com. 390-0890.

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9/3 - 9/7: Septemberfest - Salute to labor. Qwest center omaha Lot d. the 33rd annual event. three free concerts, gigantic midway, three car shows, vendor booths, kiddie kingdom, Labor day parade, competitions, boxing, big o poker, mega ride tickets for all rides all five days. food booths, clowns, walkarounds, jugglers, magicians, continuous entertainment. thurs-fri/5pm1am; sat,sun&mon/noon-1am $3; kids under 5 free. 455 n. 10 st. www.septemberfestomaha.com. 346-4800. 9/3 - 10/31: City of little men. boys town. an exhibit focusing on the “city of Little men” father flanagan began 90 years ago. the city remains america’s largest residential childcare home. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. free. 14100 crawford st. www.visitboystown.org. 4981141. 9/4 - 9/6: la Festa italiana. roncalli High school. for a true taste of italy. 6401 sorensen pkwy. www.omahaitaly.com. 592-6928. 9/5: art Opening: Sheila Downey/Jerry Jacoby/nicki Byram luth and margie Schimenti. artists’ cooperative gallery Ltd. new works of sheila downey, Jerry Jacoby, nicki byram Luth and margie schimenti. food, drinks & live music. 7-10 p.m. 405 s. 11 st. www.artistsco-opgallery. com. 342-9617. 9/5 - 11/15: the art and artistry of ak-Sar-Ben. the durham museum. the exhibition will include coronation dresses, some complete with the original designers’ sketches, brochures,

dance cards, photographs, a restored video and other items. 801 s. 10 st. www. durhammuseum.org. 444-5071. 9/6: Camp Fest. carol Joy Holling camp. camp fest includes our annual free fall festival and ends with a concert with the september project and featuring remedy drive. the fall festival features great family activities such as hayrack rides, face painting, bounce house, smores, zip line (for age appropriate) and many more activities. 1-5 p.m. festival free; concert $12 at door. www.nlom.org. 888-656-6254. 9/6: river City historical tour: millionaires and mansions. the durham museum. tour midtown omaha. dinner at the durham museum. $15/tour & dinner $45. 801 s. 10 st. www. durhammuseum.org. 444-5071. 9/6: Peter Frampton. stir concert cove. peter frampton is a grammy award-winning rock musician. doors 6:30, show 8:00 $34.50. www.stircove.com. 9/11: rodney Carrington. stir concert cove. rodney carrington is stand-up comedian and comic musician that has recorded six major-label albums of stand-up comedy and country music. His hits include “more of a man” and “don’t Look now.” doors 6:30, show 8:00 $56.50. www.stircove. com. 9/12: “guns & hoses” Omaha Police and Firefighters Boxing event. mid-america center. guns and Hoses boxing is a large-scale fundraising effort in support of the various charities of the local police and fire departments. these charities include the special olympics, muscular

9/12: Playing with Fire Concert Series. Lewis & clark Landing. blues music concert at Lewis & clark Landing park. free will donations accepted at the gate, with a portion going to the food bank. featuring bettye Lavette and eddie cotton Jr. sat/4:30-10 p.m. 515 n. riverfront dr. www. playingwithfireomaha.net. 9/12: river City historical tour: From expositions to Jazz musicians: exploring north Omaha’s heritage. the durham museum. tour north omaha by trolley. 9:30 a.m. $15. 801 s. 10 st. www.durhammuseum.org. 444-5071. 9/12 - 9/27: 25th annual Street of Dreams. silverleaf estates. tour six custom homes in silverleaf estates. 192nd & dodge. www. moba.com. 333-2000. 9/13: all-european Car expo. Lauritzen gardens, omaha’s botanical center. see fine european cars and motorcycles on display. imagine models of Jaguar, porsche, mercedes-benz, ducati, bmW, ferrari, pantera, alfa romeo, austin Healey and others surrounded by the beauty of the garden. noon to 4 p.m. $6 adults; $3 ages 6-12, free for members and ages 5 & under. 100 bancroft st. www.lauritzengardens.org. 346-4002.

all leading up to the final runway show featuring some of omaha’s most talented designers. 10th & Jones. www.omahafashionweek. com. 9/17: music & masterpieces. rockbrook village. silent & oral auction, food and beverages provided by rockbrook village food merchants. 108th & center. www.rockbrookvillage.com. 3900890. 9/17: river City historical tour: magic City. the durham museum. tour south omaha and the stockyards by trolley. Lunch at the durham museum. $15/tour & Lunch $30. 801 s. 10 st. www. durhammuseum.org. 444-5071. 9/17: heart. stir concert cove. doors 6:30, show 8:00 45.5 ga dos $51. www.stircove.com. 9/18: rocking Chair-ity Fundraiser. W. dale clark Library. an evening of literature, art, food, drinks and entertainment. each artist will paint one rocking chair based on a popular urban speculative fiction novel. the result will be 12 beautifully designed rocking chairs that will be remain on display in omaha’s public libraries. 6:30 p.m. donations accepted. 215 s. 15 st. www.rockingchairity.org. 9/18 10/4: Designer Showhouse 2009 - Brandeis mansion. brandeis mansion. tour the historic brandeis mansion, which features 25 rooms designed by members of the nebraska/iowa american society of interior designers (asid). proceeds will benefit the preservation and restoration efforts of the Joslyn castle. monsat/11am-7pm; sun/11am-5pm $12.50 in advance; $15 at the door; groups of 15+ $10/person. www.omahadesignershowhouse. com. 595-2199. 9/19: art on the Pointe. village pointe. now in its fourth year, art on the pointe features two days of display and sale of skilled work by select local and regional artists. sat/10am-8 pm; sun/10am-5pm. 168th & W. dodge rd. www. villagepointeshopping.com. 5059773.

9/13: garden Walk & glass artists Showcase. douglas county Historical society. glass artists will demonstrate and showcase their creations. Horticulturists from Kinghorn gardens will give talks. 5730 n. 30 st. www.omahahistory.org. 455-9990.

9/20: the St. louis Jesuits in Concert. Holland performing arts center Kiewit concert Hall. the well-known and influential st. Louis Jesuits - bob dufford, John foley, tim manion, roc o’connor and dan schutte - have recorded eight collections of music together. their songs have been published in hymnals throughout the world. gold circle ($75) ticket holders are invited to an exclusive pre-concert reception with the artists. 3 p.m. 1200 douglas st. www.omahaperformingarts.org. 345-0202.

9/15 - 9/19: Omaha Fashion Week. nomad lounge. Local fashion designers, boutiques and salons will showcase their talent in a variety of weeklong events,

9/24 - 9/27: ak-Sar-Ben’s river City roundup. Qwest center omaha. this four-day event includes a diverse offering of entertainment and family fun.

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the staple events include the ak-sar-ben rodeo, the ak-sarben 4-H Livestock exposition and the douglas county fair. in addition, numerous events like the Heritage parade, trail rides, giddy-up gulch and the nebraska beef council’s “What’s for dinner” cooking stage provide hours of excitement and activities. activities free; rodeo tickets extra. 455 n. 10 st. www. rivercityroundup.org. 554-9600.

9/27: “meet me Under the Stars” Progressive Dinner & Silent auction. elkhorn main street. stroll from one venue to the next in elegant surroundings filled with fun, entertainment and the best five-course meal ever. 5-10 p.m. $150 per couple or $75 per person tax deductible. myspace.com./elkhornstation for more information:Lynlee medhi: ledhi@ae-pc.com. or 289-5040.

9/24 - 9/27: antique and garden Show. Lauritzen gardens, omaha’s botanical center. top dealers from around the country bring their finest pieces to display and sell. the show will feature charles faudree and p. allen smith. activities include appraisal clinics and thousands of antiques, including rare art, jewelry, rugs, linens, porcelain, silver and furniture. 9am-5pm $10, free for members. 100 bancroft st. www. lauritzengardens.org. 346-4002.

OCtOBer eVentS 10/1: gordon lightfoot. Holland performing arts center Kiewit concert Hall. His poetic journeys have been told with such timeless, thoughtprovoking songs as “if You could read my mind,” “sundown,” “early morning rain,” “carefree Highway,” “the Wreck of the edmund fitzgerald,” “canadian railroad trilogy” and many more. 8 p.m. 1200 douglas st. www.omahaperformingarts.org. 345-0202.

9/25 - 9/26: Omaha Symphony masterworks: Passport to russia. Holland performing arts center. the joy of fiesty russian folk music is soon replaced by wide-eyed wonder, as you watch the soloist’s fingers dancing wildly over the piano’s keys. showcased in the movie shine, rachmaninoff’s third piano concerto is a musical obstacle course that’s been the downfall of many.

10/1 - 12/31: Christmas Seals history of Boys town. boys town. a display of famous christmas seals sent out from boys town since the 1920s. 8am-5pm free. 14100 crawford st. www.visitboystown.org. 4981141.

9/26 - 1/3: Fifty Works for Fifty States. Joslyn art museum. Works by 21 of the most thoughtful and experimental artists of our time comprise this exhibition, including Will barnet, robert barry, Lynda benglis, claudia de monte, Jene Highstein, mark Kostabi, Lucio pozzi, edda renouf, and richard tuttle. 2200 dodge st. www. joslyn.org. 342-3300. 9/26: astronomy in the Parks tour: Benson Park. benson park. Join members of the omaha astronomical society for an evening of stargazing in metro area parks. bring your own telescope along and we’ll help you get the most out of it. event is clear skies permitting. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. free. www. omahaastro.com. 9/26: river City historical tour: millionaires and mansions. the durham museum. tour midtown omaha by trolley. 9:30 a.m. $15. 801 s. 10 st. www. durhammuseum.org. 444-5071. 9/26 - 10/18: icons of a Border installation. the durham museum. the exhibition documents the search for traces of the berlin Wall’s lasting impact on the city and its people, through the eyes of students at the university of paderborn in germany. 801 s. 10 st. www. durhammuseum.org. 444-5071.

10/2: “Something to Chairish” Fundraiser. mutual of omaha dome. cnn anchor soledad o’brien will speak at this elegant fundraising event presented by methodist Hospital volunteersin-partnership. enjoy cocktails, dinner, and a silent and live auction of one-of-a-kind chairs created by local artists. proceeds will benefit the new methodist Women’s Hospital opening in 2010. 6 p.m. 3300 dodge st. www.nmhvip.com. 10/2 - 10/4: 21st annual Fall home & garden expo. Qwest center omaha. the best place to find innovative ideas and the latest improvements for your home. $7 adults. 455 n. 10 st. www.omahahomeandgarden. com. 346-8003. 10/2 - 11/14: 11th annual art auction Preview exhibition. bemis center for contemporary arts. 724 s. 12 st. www. bemiscenter.org. 341-7130. 10/2 11/22: Fall Chrysanthemum Show. Lauritzen gardens, omaha’s botanical center. the indoor floral display hall is festooned in autumn colors during this Japanese -inspired show, featuring unique chrysanthemums, koinobori, Japanese maples, water features and more. 9am-5pm $7 adults; $5 ages 6-12, free for members and ages 5 & under. 100 bancroft st. www.lauritzengardens.org. 346-4002.

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10/4: arte Popular: Collectors Walk. Joslyn art museum. Learn more about Joslyn’s special exhibition arte popular: mexican folk art from the collection of pat and Judd Wagner by visiting Joslyn on select sunday afternoons for “collectors Walks”-informal gallery talks hosted by omahans pat and Judd Wagner. 2 p.m. 2200 dodge st. www. joslyn.org. 342-3300.

10/7: 20th annual Women and health lecture/luncheon. author barbara delinsky will deliver her lecture "family crises and other Little bumps in Life" at 7 p.m. at Joslyn's Witherspoon concert Hall. she will also be the featured speaker at the creighton university center for Health policy & ethicssponsored luncheon at Lauritzen gardens earlier that day. the evening lecture will be made up of readers of her novels, the luncheon audience will primarily be made up of breast cancer survivors and co-survivors. the lecture is free and open to the public, but online registration is required. visit www.chpe. creighton.edu/events/wh/2009/ delinsky for more information. 10/7: Creed with Special guest Staind. mid-america center. 7:30 p.m. $88, $59.50 and $49.50. 1 arena Way. www. midamericacenter.com. 712323-0536. 10/9: rob thomas with Onerepublic & Carolina liar. stir concert cove. doors 5:30, show 6:30 $46.50. www.stircove. com. 10/10: Omaha Symphony rocks: rolling Stones tribute. Holland performing arts center. the astonishing likeness and electric energy of Hot rocks will blow you away! 8 p.m. $15-$60. 10/14: Buy the Big O! Show. Qwest center omaha. Held in the exhibit Hall b/c. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 455 n. 10 st. http:// omahachamber.org. 346-8003. 10/16: art in the Bag Benefitting Cancer awareness, research and Care. Hot shops art center. Join us for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music featuring a silent auction of handcrafted bags, purses and totes with dazzling beaded cancer awareness accessories. 7-9 p.m. $20 (please purchase tickets in advance). 1301 nicholas st. www.artinthebag. blogspot.com. 342-6452. 10/18: zoo run at Omaha’s zoo. omaha’s Henry doorly Zoo. participate in the popular annual event and enjoy a on-e mile or five-mile run through the Zoo, plus breakfast, tshirt and

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10/22 - 11/1: Confetti 2009. rose performing arts center. each year, omaha theater ballet professional dancers and staff create a dazzling and diverse new collection of choreography. for ages 6-adult. $16. 2001 farnam st. www.rosetheater. org. 345-4849. 10/23: Capitol Steps Productions. orpheum theater. an npr favorite, this talented troupe transforms familiar tunes into hilarious political parodies. 7:30 p.m. $19 and up. www. omahaperformingarts.org. 10/24: astronomy in the Parks tour: lake Cunningham. Lake cunningham. Join members of the omaha astronomical society for an evening of stargazing in metro area parks. through member telescopes you will see up close views of the moon, planets, galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, and more. bring your own telescope along and we’ll help you get the most out of it. event is clear skies permitting. 7-9 p.m. free. 8660 Lake cunningham road. www. omahaastro.com. 444-5900. 10/24: Omaha Symphony Sights and Sounds Series: Phantom of the Opera. Holland performing arts center. 8 p.m. 10/24: Village Pointe halloween Fun Day. village pointe. games, treats and free photos (while supplies last) during an afternoon of fun. bring a canned food item or gently used coat to enter a drawing for a $50 village pointe gift card. sun/3pm6pm free. 168th & W. dodge rd. www.villagepointeshopping. com. 505-9773.

10/25: Omaha Symphony Family Series: Symphony Spooktacular. Holland performing arts center. Kids young and old will be spellbound by the spooky sounds of the omaha symphony. it’s interactive and affordable. don’t forget to wear your costume for a spooktacular time! 2:00 pm $7-$9.75. 10/25: Spooktacular at Omaha’s henry Doorly zoo. omaha’s Henry doorly Zoo. put on your best costume for Zoo’s annual terrorific Halloween celebration! 10 am - 3 pm. 3701 s. 10 st. www.omahazoo.com. 733-8400. 10/27: Spirit girls’ night Out - an evening in Paris. embassy suites - Lavista. grab your girlfriends, moms, sisters and aunts for a girls’ night out in paris—no passport required! enjoy fabulous food, fun and entertainment, featuring live music by the confidentials. 6-9 p.m. 12520 Westport pkwy. www. bestcare.org./paris 331-7400. 10/28: monsters of Folk: an evening with mike mogis, Conor Oberst, m. Ward and Yim Yames. Holland performing arts center Kiewit concert Hall. this performance is appropriate for audiences age 13 and older. 8 p.m. 1200 douglas st. www. omahaperformingarts.org. 3450202. 10/29 - 10/31: 3 Spooky nights. the amazing pizza machine. it’s a monster of a party for the whole family! free playpoints for everyone in costume and free candy for everyone! costume contests at noon and 4, 5, 6 & 7pm nightly and more! thurs/11am-10pm, fri 11am-11pm, sat 10am-11pm $5.99-$7.99 adults; $4.99 children ages 3-12. 13955 s plz. www.amazingpizzamachine. com. 829-1777.

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Contract – Corporate Trisha Otto, ASID Purdy & Slack Architects 11919 Grant Street, Omaha, NE 68164 (Photo: Kessler Photography) This office building implements a neutral material and color palette and custom-built reception desk to provide a welcoming atmosphere for clients.

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“When we began building our home, I knew I wanted it to be beautiful but needed it to be functional. Who knew both those things came in one package? Through space planning, my ASID designer directed everything from wall placement to the usability of each room, creating the perfect multigenerational household – and the most beautiful home I could imagine.” ~ Rita Cavallaro, Mother and Office Manager, Connecticut Find out how an ASID interior designer can change your world. WWW.YOURINTERIORWORLD.COM

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"My work is very clearly alive," Narwicz said of her fluid, even hypnotic paintings of nature.

Natural Evocations: Painter Christina Narwicz

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Narwicz is having a good year. Scratch that. Christina Narwicz is having a GREAT year. During the past several months, the Omaha-based artist has had a painting featured in an international design magazine, been granted a solo show at a Nebraska museum, and had her work included in a regional academic publication. It’s a year that has resulted from a multitude of experiences, ones that range from living in London to sailing the Caribbean. But even more importantly, it’s a year that showcases the abstract paintings of the natural world that the artist creates with bold, yet understated and inimitable grace. Originally from Long Island, N.Y., Narwicz has made Omaha her off-and-on home for over two decades. She received her undergraduate degree in 1985 in painting and drawing from Alfred University, New York State College of Ceramics, and shortly thereafter moved to Omaha with fiancé Michael Langton, who had received a residency at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts. Three years later, the then-married couple moved again, this time to London, where Narwicz worked for the National Theatre in the set department. Although she wasn’t able to focus exclusively on her work, living in Europe was nonetheless influential. “Just being in the culture and seeing what was going on in the contemporary art world,” reflects the painter, “was extremely important.” This influence came through in Narwicz’s growing body of watercolor and oil paintings — textural pieces distinctive for ethereal, organic other worlds comprised of subtle colors and floating forms. Not surprisingly, when the painter returned to Omaha in 1990, she did so as a Bemis Center artist-in-residence in her own right and ended up staying on as the organization’s grants manager. After four years, though, Narwicz, by now divorced, decided to move again, this time to the Caribbean. For seven years, she split her time — half the year on a 53-foot sailboat, the other half painting. Land-locked Nebraska, however, kept beckoning, and in 2005 Narwicz returned to Omaha, this time for good. This decision was prompted in part by a life-threatening illness, which served as one of her more formative experiences www.omahapublications.com

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because it triggered a newfound appreciation for her life and work. Today Narwicz focuses full time on her career, both as a painter and as the director and curator of Jackson Artworks in the Old Market. Her experiences abroad, however, continue to play a significant role in her paintings. Distinctive for their fluidly hypnotic representations of nature, Narwicz’s works contain elemental, ephemeral images that float gently from her canvases. “My work is very clearly alive,” reflects Narwicz. “You can see my vocabulary of signs and symbols of abstracted organic patterns.” This May, Narwicz’s signature vocabulary gained international attention when her work appeared in Metropolitan Home, one of the highest circulating publications focusing on contemporary design. Paul and Annette Smith’s West Okoboji Lake home appeared as the “Met Home of the Month,” and Narwicz’s untitled three-panel painting featured prominently throughout the spread. The Smiths own several of Narwicz’s paintings, and Paul, CEO and senior managing director of Tenaska, admires her ability to engage viewers. “Her pieces express the natural theme of flora and fauna in a beautiful, evocative way,” he says. “They have an airy feel, not in a literal way, but through the expression of an idea.” Referring to the painting included in Met Home, he says, “The tri-panel piece is beautiful and has the serenity of a lake setting. It’s very fitting and very complementary there.” In a nod to her role as a regional artist, Narwicz’s work was also included in the 2009 edition of the Briar Cliff Review, a literary and cultural magazine published in Iowa, and awarded a solo show at the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney. In describing the exhibition, which is part of the Nebraska Now series and runs October 10 through early January, the Museum notes, “While the artist’s works can be viewed simply as lovely, she successfully merges ideas and feelings of both the earthly and the ethereal in her textural and gestural paintings.” Despite her experiences outside Nebraska, Christina Narwicz has had one of her most exciting years right here in Omaha, and she sees living here as one of the most fulfilling times of her life. As she continues to create abstract work evocative of the natural world, she says, “I’m starting a new life by staying in Omaha,” she says. “My roots are here.”

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Angie Alberts says Omaha has its own brand of southern hospitality. “Everybody has been very friendly,” Angie says. “Everybody has been helping us.” This year has been a life-changing experience for the 1993 All-American who spent three years playing in the NFL before injuries ended his promising career. Alberts went on to embark on a career as a college football television analyst, working for CNN, ESPN, College Sports Television and CBS. The recently turned 39-year-old is excited about the challenge of trying to turn around a Maverick athletic department that has been down in the dumps – both financially and emotionally – the past few years. “This new chapter in my life will be exciting for me and for my family,” Alberts said last April. “I had an amazing experience as a college athlete. For several years now, I’ve wanted to return to college athletics and give something back. This position at UNO is a privilege.” Alberts lifted more than a few eyebrows when he was presented before a packed press conference as UNO’s athletic director. He was the only candidate with no experience as an athletics administrator. Alberts wasted no time getting things accomplished. In his first 12 weeks, he hired former UNO athletic director Don Leahy to come back as part-time assistant athletic director, and then accepted Mike Kemp’s decision to step down as the school’s only hockey coach to become associate athletic director. His next move was to join forces with Kemp to get coaching great Dean Blais to become UNO Hockey head coach. In turn, Blais convinced former Omaha Lancers coach Mike Hastings to join forces as his top assistant after a year at the University of Minnesota. To top it off, Alberts negotiated UNO’s move away from the Central Collegiate Hockey Association to the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, which the Mavs will join in 2010-11. Kemp has been impressed with what Alberts has accomplished in his first three months. “He has a great ability to instill belief in people,” Kemp says. “He’s been able to raise everybody’s attitudes.” Spend just a few minutes with Alberts,

and you’ll see he’s not one to sit back and wait for things to happen. “I come from a middle-class family in Iowa,” Alberts says. “We were taught the value of an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. My dad and my mother worked extraordinarily hard. If they told you something, it was going to happen.” Alberts made things happen at Nebraska as a highly recruited linebacker from Cedar Falls, Iowa. But he admits being intimidated by his new surroundings and was close to quitting his first year. A walk to Memorial Stadium after study hall one night changed his perspective. “I was reminding myself of the privilege I had to be in the position I was,” Alberts recalls. “I said to myself, ‘I don’t know if I’ll make it here academically, I don’t know if I’ll make it here athletically. But I will commit myself to give it everything I have every day to try to succeed.’ “That’s all I’ve ever done. I’ve never looked back.” Alberts carried his new confidence through a three-year NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts and his televisionbroadcasting career. It was during his pro football years that he met his wife-to-be. It was a forgettable first date, he says. The couple went to dinner, but Alberts spent more time eating than talking. “I looked up and she’s looking at me with her mouth wide open,” he recalls. “We must have said 10 words to each other. Her roommate asked her, ‘How did it go?’ She said, ‘I don’t know. We never talked. He was too busy eating.’ ” Says Angie: “It was the quickest threeminute date of my life.” That didn’t deter the relationship from blooming into marriage within a year, and the arrival of their three children. But with all of Alberts’ good fortune, he felt there was something missing. He believes the UNO job – and Omaha – could be just what he was looking for. “I’m going to be in an environment that’s far more conducive and healthy for the raising of my children, which is so important to me,” he says. “My family is my No. 1 priority. I feel really good about the fact that this community, this work ethic and this moral compass is going to impact my family.” Welcome to the Omaha family, Trev. www.omahapublications.com

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Residents at Silver Memories, which provides full-time residential care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, visit in the home's living room.

Making Sense of Senior Care Part 2

When it comes time to find a senior care facility for a loved one, Omahans have a multitude of options to choose from.

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one of our series, we examined the services, amenities, costs and coverage of Home Care, Independent Living, and Assisted Living communities for seniors. Here we will detail two more options in Senior Care: Rehabilitation Facilities and Memory Care Centers. Rehabilitation Facilities Rehabilitation Facilities are designed to meet the needs of seniors requiring short-term rehabilitation care and skilled nursing services following a recent illness, surgery or acute episode such as a stroke. These residential facilities, which may operate independently or in tandem with a skilled nursing facility, serve as a temporary home for these seniors, providing them the medical care, therapy and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) necessary, while they recover. Hugh Davis, administrator for Brookstone Meadows Rehabilitation & Care Center in Elkhorn, said, “Our rehab residents are not medically stable enough to be returned to their assisted living

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community or home.” One of the center’s main goals is to get them to the point when they can return home safely as soon as possible, Davis said. Some rehab facilities, such as Brookstone, provide many of the same services and amenities found in an assisted living community, including: housekeeping, three meals daily, assistance with ADLs, transportation, a beauty salon, landscaped courtyards, and centers for life-enrichment activities. Some also feature the same residential design of ALCs. Brookstone Meadows Rehab is comprised of four neighborhoods, or complexes, each with private or semi-private units for 19 or fewer patients. Patients each have their own bedroom and bathroom with shower, and share common areas including a small dining room, a living room and outdoor spaces. “At Brookstone, we average about a 1,000 square feet of living space per resident,” Davis said. However, “The level of skilled nursing care provided per patient day is much higher in a rehab facility,” Davis said. “(Brookstone) staffs multiple RNs 24/7,” as well as LPNs and aids who address the daily medical needs of patients. The center also employs specialists in

Immanuel Rehab Center houses a pool used for aquatic therapy for its patients. Seniors make up a large number of their clientele.

physical and aquatic therapy and occupational and speech therapy, who work with residents to improve their functionality in daily living skills and help them regain their independence. Davis said the average length of stay for rehab patients is 27 to 30 days, “but that can vary greatly depending on their diagnosis…anywhere, from 7 to 90 days,” he added. The patient’s physician must certify with the Center for Medicare Service or their private insurer that they require rehab for placement in a facility. Their physician also determines the length of stay required, depending on the patient’s progress. All rehabilitation facilities are licensed and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, and must be certified by the state for Medicare and Medicaid coverage eligibility. Medicare covers 20 days of rehab stay at 100 percent; for 21 to 100 days, 80 percent. The remaining cost must be picked up by a supplemental insurance plan and/or paid for with private funds. Memory Care Centers Memory Care Centers are long-term residential facilities that specialize in providing a secure, caring environment for seniors who’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Some operate independently, while others occupy a special unit or wing within an Assisted Living Community. Still others can be found in a detached residential home, which has been remodeled and fitted www.omahapublications.com

for the special needs of its patients. In most Memory Care Centers, patients reside in small, private units (around 400 sq. ft.) containing a bedroom and bathroom; they share common areas, including the kitchen, living and dining areas and outdoor spaces such as a garden and courtyard. Like ALCs, Memory Care Centers offer their residents doctorprescribed medical care and assistance with activities of daily living, or ADLs (dressing, bathing, toileting) provided by RNs, LPNs, medical aids and nurse aids that are staffed or on call 24/7. Many also offer the same services and amenities: three meals daily, housekeeping, barber shop/beauty salon, crafts/hobby activities, transportation to doctor visits and outings. They differ from ALCs, however, in that they provide a lower patient-to-caregiver ratio (5:1 is recommended) and a higher level of supervision of residents, who often require close monitoring for behavioral and safety reasons. Lisa Arp, marketing coordinator for SilverRidge Village Assisted Living and Memory Support Community in Gretna, said individual assessment of each resident is key to providing quality care for those with dementia. “There are so many different types of dementia — medicationinduced, stroke-induced… Each case of dementia is as unique as each person is,” Arp said. A quality memory care center should employ only those well versed on the many types and proper treatments of september/october | 2009

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Jewelers owner Larry Gilinsky didn’t think twice when he chased a robber from the store at 9415 F Street in 2006. Only Gilinsky, an avid bikerrunner-swimmer-yoga practitioner, didn’t know the man was armed. Outside, Gilinsky was shot twice — once in the leg and once above his left eye. He’s long since moved past the trauma. His instinct to pursue the man, later caught and convicted, was a gut reaction to protect Bergman’s. The store’s been in his family 120 years. He wasn’t about to let anyone get away with anything. In retrospect, this husband, father and grandfather knows he acted rashly. Instead of losing an eye, he could have lost his life. “You can feel sorry for yourself, but I kind of kick myself for chasing him in the first place,” he said, “so I figure I was pretty lucky to come out of it this good, because I’m pretty whole.” Upon being shot, Gilinsky had the presence of mind to have his trusted “right hand,” Martha, call 911. He conversed with paramedics and police. “As bad as I seemed to be, I wasn’t. I never went into shock, I never passed out. That yoga helped — I knew how to relax. I just started to meditate and figured ‘Let them all take care of me, nothing I can do,’ and they did,” he said. He underwent three surgeries at Nebraska Medical Center, including one to remove his damaged eye and another to remove shrapnel from the .22 round that hit bone and continued on next page

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egular readers of this space know that what normally appears here usually pertains to the Gala section, but this issue I want to step outside the bounds of the section to talk about Omaha Magazine itself and the Best of Omaha contest. Voting for the 18th annual Best of Omaha awards began on st July 1 and wraps up at the end of September. Last year’s contest drew a record turnout of more than 12,000 voters, and this year’s contest is on pace for record participation as well. If you haven’t voted already, consider this encouragement to do so. Voting can be done online at either www.voteomaha.com or www. bestofomaha.com. It’s easy and takes only 15-20 minutes. If you don’t have that much time at one sitting, you can save your ballot and come back to it. There are some 120 categories in this year’s contest, including new categories such as Best Spa Services, Best Chiropractor and Best Financial Planning Firm. They join such traditionally hotly contested categories such as Best Pizza, Best Car Dealer and Best Grocery Store. Your favorites should be top-of-mind material, but be prepared when you vote: This is a straight write-in contest. No computer prompts. Make sure you have the name of the business correct so there’s no misinterpretation of your vote. Results of Best of Omaha are audited to ensure accuracy. I’ve been at Omaha Magazine for a year now and in that time have

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come to truly appreciate what the contest means to the city – readers and businesses alike. The Jan./Feb. results issue is our most anticipated edition of the year and our most highly sought. I worked a trade show last February where I watched passersby snap up 50 copies of the issue in less than 10 minutes. I hadn’t brought nearly enough copies to satisfy demand and started only giving them out upon request. I still ended up handing out another 50 in the final two hours of my shift. As Omaha’s ultimate authority on the best the city has to offer, the results annually stir curiosity and, of course, generate great debate. But they also are truly used as a guide. It’s not uncommon for visitors to call our office requesting the results, especially in the restaurant categories. To that end, while the results are largely produced by the voting of Omahans, they’re viewed and used regionally, and even nationally. A regular Best of Omaha winner recently reported gaining a new client from BOO. The woman moved here from the East Coast and used our results to choose a service provider in a particular category. When the woman relayed to the company how they were chosen, an employee responded, “Yes, Best of Omaha’s a big deal,” to which the woman replied, “Yes, IT IS!” In a town where word of mouth is highly valued, the Best of Omaha results are the collective voice of Omaha speaking. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard.

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Above: The Brandeis Mansion. Right: Maser in the home's solarium beneath one of the mansion's murals.

Brandeis Reborn

Mark Maser and his parents have given new life to the historic Brandeis Mansion, site of this year’s Designer Showhouse.

ark Maser already owned two homes in Omaha’s historic Gold Coast neighborhood when he was approached last year about buying a third. The stately Brandeis Mansion at the corner of 38th and Dewey Sts. was for sale and the seller knew Maser was looking for a winter home in Omaha for his parents. having previously looked at condos and other lowmaintenance properties, Maser’s initial reaction to buying a nearly 9,500-square-foot home built in 1905 and in need of major renovation was less than enthusiastic. In fact, it was rejection. “a big, old, drafty barn of a house isn’t really what we’re looking for,” Maser recalls thinking. “It was more work than we were thinking of.” Despite his initial buying reservations, however, Maser

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was still intrigued to see the home and accepted an invitation to tour it. his opinion changed shortly after he swung open the front door and stepped inside. “The first time I saw this house, it was 4 p.m. in the fall and sunlight was streaming down through the stained glass windows above the grand staircase. It was just the most beautiful thing,” Maser says, mentioning with a chuckle that he kept his sentiments to himself so as not to tip his hand to the seller. The more Maser looked, the more he liked. handpainted murals. Mahogany wood finishes. a park-like space between the home, garage and guest house. For a historic home lover like Maser, the opportunity proved too much to resist. When a contractor assured him the mansion could be modified to suit his parents’ needs, the Masers made the purchase.

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in the showhouse showcase. another was the fact that having the home be the showhouse would guarantee a much earlier completion date than the 2010 timeline a contractor originally quoted him. Though the designers are donating their services, the renovation still comes at a considerable cost to the Masers, but there’s also a significant savings. Since it’s a historic property, the home is eligible for the state’s Valuation Incentive Program, which encourages upkeep and upgrades to historic structures. Under the program, Maser says, homeowners can have their property taxes frozen or abated for 12 years if they spend more than 25 percent of the current assessed value on the property on renovations. “It will save us a considerable amount over 12 years,” he says. It will also ensure the home’s rich history is preserved and that it remains an Omaha heirloom for future generations. The original owner of the home was arthur Brandeis, the oldest son of Jonas Brandeis, of the Brandeis department stores. arthur and his family moved into the four-floor, 32-room estate in 1905. The home was designed by famed architect albert Kahn of Detroit, who’s most known for his work for the Ford family and General Motors. Besides the Ford’s factories, he designed many homes and other structures. The Brandeis mansion is one of 60 buildings credited to Kahn in the National Register of historic Places. among the many unique features of the home are exquisite murals that adorn the ceilings of the sunroom and the solarium. The solarium mural, for instance, is an allegory of the four seasons. Showhouse general chair Kristine Gerber says the murals were quite common to homes of that time period. “We’re told there used to be a traveling artist who would come through town and hand paint them,” she says. Just before a series of tragedies befell the family, including son Emil perishing in the Titanic shipwreck, former Omaha mayor and state senator Joseph Millard’s daughter Jessie purchased the home and lived there with her father. he died of a heart attack in

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1922 and Jessie remained in the residence until her death in 1950. The home changed hands several times and had some varied uses until John and Janel Sutherland acquired the home in 1999. The Sutherlands made several improvements to the property, including installing a geothermal heating and cooling system, before offering the property to the Masers. One of the assurances Mark Maser required before making the purchase for his parents, al and Delores, was that the elevator could be extended to reach the home’s third floor, thereby making the entire structure easily accessible. Maser’s parents are from LeMars, Iowa, and also have a home in Okoboji. They’ll now spend the winter months living mere blocks from their son. The Masers will be providing many vintage furnishings for the home, including “a gorgeous grandfather clock,” Mark Maser says. antique collecting has long been one of Maser’s passions, as has interior design, a passion he shares with his mother. “She has an eye for beautiful things and is always able to put them together in a lovely way,” he says. Showhouse design chair Kris Patton of Interiors Joan and associates says the home has provided aSID inspiring spaces to work with and presented unique design opportunities. “It’s been enjoyable connecting with the history of the home,” Patton says. “With the combined efforts of all of the professional designers, restoring the beauty and elegance of this historic home was possible.” While the home is largely a restoration project, Patton says the modern touches will surprise visitors and stoke their imaginations. “It shows you can have a classic home and still do some things that are a little more edgy and eclectic,” Patton says. “It’s a nice twist.” Maser too relishes the chance to create a classic/contemporary blend in the home, such as adding a modern TV room/living room/entertainment space. “The grandeur of yesterday will be combined with the modern conveniences of today,” Maser said. “The public is in for a real treat this year.”

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behind the mic... p. allen smith by corey ross

Garden Guru

Garden expert P. allen Smith will share his fervor for nature at the Lauritzen Gardens antique and Garden Show In the introduction to one of his books, garden expert P. allen Smith recalls trying to spend nearly every waking minute of his childhood outdoors, and when he couldn’t be outdoors, he tried to bring as much nature indoors with him as possible. This resulted in vast collections of plants and insects that spread beyond the confines of his bedroom and tested the patience of his mother. Now an award-winning garden designer, host of a public television program and the nation’s recognized authority on gardening and garden design, it’s obvious from his interview with Omaha Magazine that Smith hasn’t lost his boyish enthusiasm for, or fascination with, nature. Smith spoke about the growing popularity of gardening and what makes gardening unique in the Midwest, among other things, in advance of his Sept. 26th appearance as the brunch speaker at the Lauritzen Gardens antique and Garden Show. Smith is a fourth-generation nurseryman and host of the syndicated 30-minute public television program “P. allen Smith’s Garden home.” Q. the title of your talk is “how to get more From Your garden than a Backache.” What are the primary benefits people get from gardening? Why is it so popular? a. I think there are many ways we derive pleasure from the garden. Some of us, like I do, enjoy getting our hands dirty while others just enjoy the beauty. In either way, you’re connecting with nature, and there’s something powerful about that. Q. how does appreciation for gardening differ in the midwest as opposed to other parts of the country? a. The wonderful thing about coming to a place like

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Omaha is that those types of communities are more connected to agriculture than others. and it seems like those who have a strong connection to their agrarian roots relate better with this idea that the garden has a power and profundity to it. I think in communities that are more removed from agriculture, people have forgotten that. What I’ve always tried to do is reconnect people who no longer have that connection and help them re-engage with types of gardening that will reconnect them, whether it’s a container garden, a raised flower bed or even just doing flower arranging.

Q. What impact have the economy and the green movement had on people’s participation in gardening? a. I think the current economy has made people look more closely at their own homes and say, “What can we do to make this our own little paradise? Let’s add a deck onto the house or build a patio. Or plant a vegetable garden.” On the vegetable side, it seems like people are more concerned than ever with where their food comes from. People now are all about buying food locally and are taking an interest in how their food is grown. That’s driven a lot of 20-somethings back into the garden, and it parallels in an interesting way to crafting. There’s a sort of anti-tech movement out there that wants to get away from Ipods, Blackberrys and computer screens and do something that’s less virtual and more real and constructive.

Q. how much produce does your garden in little rock produce? a. We grow a tremendous amount of food. I practice what I preach. We have a full one-acre market garden. We haul out about 30 crates of vegetables a week. We grow everything from garlic to potatoes to asparagus. We also have a big trial garden that is the length of about three football fields. We grow a lot of experimental flowers there. Q. What are the qualities of a great garden? a. My first book outlined the 12 principals of design I use as a garden designer, and I think the best gardens have all of those principals working in concert on some level. Q. talk about your tV show and what your purpose has been. What do you like viewers to take away from it?

a. I want the audience to be left with a sense of feeling inspired and that they have enough information to go out and take on a project that they feel is attainable and achievable that will yield results for them and improve their life. Q. One of your big emphases is bringing elements of the garden indoors. Why is that so important to you? a. I’m a 365-day-a-year gardener. I garden inside and outside, and I bring my garden indoors and my indoors outdoors. I’m constantly looking for ways to bring nature closer to me. It just makes me feel good. I think in our harried modern lives that we all lead there’s something comforting about drawing nature a little closer to us. More insight and information from P. allen Smith can be found at pallensmith.com.

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One of the vintage railcars guests will tour at You, Me and UP on Sept. 14 at The Durham Museum.

Christmas Cheer

The assistance League of Omaha's 36th annual Christmas Caravan visits West Shores in November

he luxurious lake community of West Shores will open its doors for a dose of Christmas cheer in November when four homes host the assistance League of Omaha’s 36th annual Christmas Caravan. Dubbed “Christmas Caravan at the Lake,” the tour features homes festively decorated by local florists. The tour will take place on Nov. 5 and be preceded by a preview night and banquet at Indian Creek golf course on Nov. 4. This marks the first time the tour has been held in a lake setting and also the farthest west in Omaha – the community sits between Pacific and Dodge Sts., starting at 252nd – the tour has ventured. assistant League President Cindy Kadavy says the location offers many new opportunities for the league and the community. “This is something really new and different for us,” she says. “We’re hoping that having the tour at West Shores will offer something new to our patrons in Omaha, but we also hope it draws in people from Elkhorn, Valley, Waterloo, Fremont, Wahoo and the surrounding communities. “Our membership is open to anyone, so hopefully this will get some more people interested in the work of the assistance League.”

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Christmas Caravan is the assistance League’s major fundraiser. Proceeds funds Operation School Bell, which helps clothe needy kids in Omaha and surrounding communities. Kadavy says caravan patrons are attracted by the cause and the chance to contemplate Christmas decorating ideas. Four florists all Seasons Floral, Canoyer Garden Center, Papillion Flower Patch and Simply Flowers – will provide exquisite seasonal settings in the homes chosen for this year’s tour. The tour annually attracts a crowd of more than 2,500. “It’s a day trip for a lot of ladies,” Kadavy says. “They get up in the morning and come and visit the home, then they go do some shopping, have lunch and then maybe go see more homes. “They get a lot of ideas for how to decorate their own homes.” Caravan design chair Pat McCollister says this year’s homes in particular allow for an array of design opportunities. “We have a wide range of homes. Each one is very different from the rest, but they’re all gorgeous,” McCollister says. “They all have different floor plans and gourmet kitchens, and the lake setting is beautiful.” For more information about the tour, or The assistance League, call 342.3113 or go to www.assistanceleague.org.

you, Me and u.P.

The Durham Museum’s On Track Guild is partnering with Union Pacific Railroad for a unique fundraising luncheon at historic Union Station on Sept. 14.

Guests at You, Me and U.P. will take part in an exclusive tour of Union Pacific’s heritage Fleet, including 1940’s and 1950’s vintage and private railcars, and chairman’s cars. The tour will be followed by an elegant luncheon and guest speaker. The honorary chair for this special event is Dian Moore with co-chairs Laurette hess and Phyllis Choat. Prices are $50 for individual tickets and $75 for patron tickets. Contact Stacy Moravec at 402.444.5071 ext. 512 for reservations. The proceeds from You, Me and U.P. will benefit exhibition and educational programming at The Durham Museum. The dr. Will Be in Dr. Patch adams, who was portrayed by Robin Williams in a 1998 film, will be the featured speaker at OneWorld Community health Centers the 10th annual Milagro Dinner. Themed “Laughter is the Best Medicine,” the benefit will be held on Nov. 5 in the 10th floor ballroom of the Livestock Exchange Building at 4920 South 30th St. The Milagro Dinner annually recognizes volunteers of OneWorld who know the importance of giving quality healthcare to the community. Patch is known for his ability to use humor and continues to improve health care through his work at the Gesundheit! Institute in West Virginia. Besides laughter, his speeches carry a powerful message about the importance of caring. among other things, Patch has made a lifelong commitment to working with underserved populations and has established free clinics in some of the most impoverished areas of the world. Tickets to the Milagro Dinner are $100. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 502.8855 or 502.8850. More information about OneWorld Community health Center can be found at www. oneworldomaha.org. www.omahapublications.com

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galas, etc. a two-month look at upcoming fundraisers and other charitable events

September 11 zoofari 2009: Call of the Wild henry Doorly Zoo, 5 p.m., 738.2073 or www. omahazoo.com What it is: Zoofari 2009 will feature a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, a fabulous dinner and wine, and stellar education and entertainment through the evening. Where the money goes: Zoofari proceeds help support education, conservation and research programs at Omaha’s Zoo. September 12 laugh With the angels for angels among Us The Georgetown Club, 5:30 p.m., 934.0999 or www.myangelsamongus.org What it is: a benefit for angels among Us that includes dinner, auctions and the comedy of The Weisenheimers. Where the money goes: Proceeds support angels among Us, which supports families with children battling cancer. September 13 Feature 2009 for Film Streams’ ruth Sokolof theater holland Performing arts Center, 6:30 p.m., 933.0259. What it is: This second annual celebration for Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater will feature threetime academy award nominee Debra Winger as special guest. She will be interviewed by filmmaker, and Film Streams board member, alexander Payne about her career. Where the money goes: all proceeds from the event will support Film Streams, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. the Salvation army’s Clays for Camp trap Shoot Bellevue Rod & Gun Club, Lakewood Drive, Bellevue, 1 p.m., 898.5936 or www.bellevuegunclub.com or www.givesalvationarmy.org. What it is: a charity trap shoot, using a 50-clay format. Five-person teams or individuals are welcome, but participation is limited to 250. Prizes will be awarded in three categories (men, women and students), and participants must furnish their own guns and ammo. Where the money goes: Proceeds will benefit scholarship funds for The Salvation army Gene Eppley Camp and the Omaha Kroc Center. September 14 You, me & Up The Durham Museum, 444.5071, ext. 512. What it is: a benefit luncheon for The Durham Museum’s On Track Guild, in partnership with Union Pacific, that provides an exclusive tour of Union Pacific’s heritage Fleet, including vintage and private railcars from the 1940s and '50s. Where the money goes: Proceeds will benefit exhibition and educational programming at The Durham Museum.

September 17 the arthritis Foundation’s 36th annual Woman of the Year gala Omaha hilton, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. dinner, 330.6130 What it is: Diny Landon will be honored at an event that annually recognizes local women who have provided outstanding service and contributions to the community. Where the money goes: Proceeds support arthritis research and programs to improve the quality of life for people living with arthritis. third annual Brew haha for habitat for humanity Lewis and Clark Landing on the Omaha Riverfront, 5 p.m., 457-5657, ext. 103 or events@habitatomaha.org. What it is: a relaxed and fun evening of food and beer tasting from local microbreweries, restaurants and food vendors. The event will also include a silent auction featuring artwork created by local artists using materials from the habitat for humanity ReStore, which uses and sells new and used building-related materials. Where the money goes: This event directly benefits habitat for humanity of Omaha. Founded in 1984, habitat for humanity of Omaha, in partnership with community volunteers, builds or renovates homes in an effort to eliminate poverty housing and make suitable housing a matter of conscience and action in the community. To date, they have constructed or rehabilitated more than 200 homes in Omaha. Please visit www.habitatomaha.org. Quality living inc. golf Challenge Indian Creek Golf Course, 20100 West Dodge Rd., noon shotgun start. For golf info call 573.2172 or email us at golf@ qliomaha.com. What it is: a golf tournament that combines a traditional golf scramble with a skills challenge. Where the money goes: Proceeds will support QLI in making a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families whose lives have been shattered by traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and severe physical disability. For more information about QLI, go to www.qliomaha.com. September 18 aSiD Joslyn Castle trust Designer Showhouse, Brandeis Mansion, 500 S. 38th St., Through Oct. 4, www. omahadesignershowhouse.com. What it is: a tour of 25 stylishly designed spaces in the historic Brandeis Mansion by designers from the Nebraska/Iowa Chapter of the american Society of Interior Designers (aSID). Where the money goes: Proceeds will benefit Joslyn Castle Trust and its preservation and restoration of the Joslyn Castle at 39th and Davenport streets. Members of aSID are donating their skills for the benefit of scholarships for design education.

Big red tailgate iii for Camp Fire USa holiday Inn Central, 5:30 p.m., 496.0303 What it is: a football-themed event featuring dinner, an auction and a program as well as appearances by former husker football players. Where the money goes: all money raised from the event will go toward the ongoing programs provided by Camp Fire USa for the youth in our community. Camp Fire USa builds caring, confident youth and future leaders. September 19 Pink & Crystal Ball, happy hollow Club, 7 p.m., 980.3653 or www.pinkandcrystalball. com. What it is: an evening of casino-style gambling and entertainment by Billy McGuigan. Where the money goes: Proceed fund the Zeta Tau alpha Foundation, which supports breast cancer research, education and awareness. September 19-20 riverfront Wine Festival Lewis and Clark Landing, 1-6:30 p.m., www.riverfrontwinefestival.com. What it is: Over 100 wines will be available for tasting from 24 different wineries, distributors and importers, including Napa Valley’s Dominari. Local food vendors, including Stokes Grill & Bar and Twisted Fork Grill & Bar will supply a wide variety of delectable delights. Festival-goers will enjoy sipping wine and listening to live musical entertainment throughout the event, including local talent heidi Joy, the Black Squirrels and more. Where the money goes: Proceeds will benefit the Junior League of Omaha. September 20-21 St. Jude Children’s research hospital gala and golf tournament, Sept. 20, Champion’s Run, 5:30 p.m.; Golf Tournament, Sept. 21, Champion’s Run, 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. tee times; 330.0829 or www.omahastjude.com. What it is: a Gala of hope banquet on Sunday evening followed by a daylong golf tournament on Monday to support St. Jude Children’s Research hospital. Where the money goes: The money raised supports pediatric cancer research. St. Jude openly shares all of its findings with medical institutions across the globe. September 25 halfway to St. Patrick’s Day for Project harmony Firefighters Union hall, 60th and Grover, 6 p.m., 595.1326 or www. projectharmony.com. What it is: a traditional Irish celebration presented by the Project harmony Service League, featuring Irish fare and entertainment. Where the money goes: Proceeds benefit the children served by Project harmony, whose mission is to protect and support children, collaborate with professionals and engage the community to end child abuse and neglect.

September 25-27 lauritzen gardens antique garden Show Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St., Through Sept. 27, 346-4002

October 10 the 113th ak-Sar-Ben Coronation Ball Qwest Center Omaha, 554.9600 or ww.aksarben.org.

What it is: a showcase of more than 30 of the nation’s most highly respected antique dealers representing american, asian and European antiques. Event as includes speakers, such as garden expert P. allen Smith.

What it is: an elegant evening honoring more than 200 families for community service that culminates in the crowning of a king and queen.

Where the money goes: Proceeds will support the programs and exhibits at Lauritzen Gardens. October 2 “Something to Chairish” presented by methodist hospital Volunteers-inPartnership Mutual of Omaha Dome, 6 p.m., reserve your seat at the table at www.nmhvip.com. What it is: CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien will speak at this elegant fundraising event presented by Methodist hospital Volunteers-InPartnership. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and a silent and live auction of one-ofa-kind chairs created by local artists. Where the money goes: Proceeds will benefit the new Methodist Women’s hospital, opening in 2010. October 3 Children’s hospital & medical Center gala Qwest Center Omaha, 6 p.m. cocktails/ silent auction; 7:30 p.m. dinner/live auction; 9 p.m. entertainment, 955-6851. What it is: a gala featuring the music of “The Fab Four,” a Beatles tribute band with the theme “here Comes the Sun.” Where the money goes: This year¹s event will benefit the Children¹s Specialty Pediatric Center currently under construction at 84th Street and West Dodge Road in Omaha. The center will provide expanded space for outpatient specialty clinics amid a familyfriendly atmosphere. It is scheduled to be completed in august 2010. October 4 Komen nebraska race for the Cure. www.komennebraska.org. October 9 Second annual expressions of hope gala 2009 Omaha hilton, 6 p.m., 341.hOPE, etc. 1003 or tammy@ hopecenterforkids.com. What it is: a evening to support the hope Center for Kids featuring Broadway performer Quiona Smith. Evening will conclude with live jazz music featuring Dave Nabity and the higher Pursuit. Where the money goes: all proceeds will benefit the youth education and employment programs for inner-city youth at the hope Center for Kids.

Where the money goes: Proceeds fund more than 350 scholarships and accomplish ak-Sar-Ben’s mission of building a better heartland for all. October 15 Breaking the Silence 2009 for Community alliance holland Performing arts Center, 5 p.m., 341.5128 or www. community-alliance.org. What it is: a community education event promoting increased mental illness awareness. La Times columnist Steve Lopez, author of The Soloist, a story of schizophrenia and homelessness, will be the keynote speaker. Where the money goes: Proceeds support the efforts of Community alliance, which helps individuals with mental illness to achieve their unique potential and to live, work, learn, and contribute in a community of mutual support. October 16 teammates tailgate Embassy Suites LaVista, 6 p.m., 390.TEaM. What it is: Warren Buffett and country singer Vince Gill are expected to be among the guests to support the mentoring program founded by Tom and Nancy Osborne. Where the money goes: Proceeds support the TeamMates mentoring program. October 22 the arthritis Foundation’s 10th annual Wine ‘til nine Champions Run, 6 p.m., $50, www.omahawinetilnine.kintera.org What it is: a gathering of young professionals and others to sample wine and support The arthritis Foundation. Where the money goes: Proceeds support The arthritis Foundation in its mission to assist those with arthritis and related conditions. October 27 “Spirit girls’ night Out—an evening in Paris” presented by methodist health System Embassy Suites, La Vista, 6-9 p.m. Make your travel plans today at www.bestcare.org/paris. What it is: Grab your girlfriends, moms, sisters and aunts for a girls’ night out in Paris—no passport required! Enjoy fabulous food, fun and festivities designed to lift your spirits and celebrate your health, featuring live music by The Confidentials. Where the money goes: This is a free event providing education on women’s health topics, including breast, heart and bone health.

Charitable events for gala’s calendar of events can be submitted to Corey Ross at corey@omahapublications or 884.2039.

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Caring and Commitment in Action

Assistance League is a national nonproﬁt organization that puts caring and commitment into action through community-based philanthropic programs.

3569 Leavenworth Street • Omaha, NE 68105-1907 402-342-4288 • omaha.assistanceleague.org

Community Service: The Assistance League has seven philanthropic programs in which the member/volunteer holds hands with the elderly, gives children clothes and books, comfort to the assault victim, encouragement to the teen parent to complete their education, help with the means for a better opportunity in furthering the high school student’s education and provide comfort to a frightened child with a teddy bear. These projects are: Operation School Bell® Assault Survivor Kits® Operation Teen Parent Operation Recovery ACT/PSAT Review Seminars Operation Bear Hug Assistance League receives no city, state, nor federal monies. The Assistance League of Omaha has been serving the community for 35 years. The 2008/09 “337” members/volunteers contributed over 32,000 hours this past year.

Last Year’s Achievements: * * * * * * *

ACT/PSAT seminars prepared nearly 400 students for their exams. ASSAULT SURVIVOR KITS were given to more than 450 victims of rape and other forms of violence through Omaha’s area hospitals. Through NEW FRIENDS yarn is given to senior members of our community who knit “lap robes” and over 400 were then given to retirement home residents. 650 Teddy Bears were given to children in crisis through OPERATION BEAR HUG. Over 2100 children from the greater Omaha area school districts received new clothing and hygiene products because of the program OPERATION SCHOOL BELL. OPERATION TEEN PARENT provided 448 incentives to the students to as encouragement to complete their high school education. OPERATION RECOVERY helped to provide clothing to help with job opportunities and discovering success.

How You Can Help: $5 buys a bear for the Operation Bear Hug program. $75 clothes one school aged child through Operation School Bell. $125 provides a change of clothes and toiletries for 8 assault victims. $500 creates 33 Assault Survival Kits. $1000 clothes 13 school aged children through Operation School Bell. Our “YESTERDAY’S BEST THRIFT SHOP” located at 36th & Leavenworth Sts. has low-priced clothing for men & women plus accessories and housewares donated by our members and their friends for “a fun and exceptional” shopping experience. CHRISTMAS CARAVAN TOUR OF HOMES 2009 November 4th - Christmas Caravan Preview Party (5pm/tour - 9pm) at The Club at Indian Creek November 5th - Christmas Caravan Tour of Homes (10am - 8pm) West Shores- approx. 250th & W.Dodge Rd. (Tickets $15/advance & $20/tour day) - Call 342-4288 or 933-5443 * * * * *

4 exceptional West Shore homes decorated throughout by local area florists. An offering by the florists to purchase holiday decorations for your home or to give as gifts. Enjoy delicious home-made baked goods. Items of outstanding value from Yesterday’s Best Thrift Shop. A party/celebration including an early view of the decorated homes and an opportunity, during the silent auction, to bid on exciting items and artwork by local artists and enjoy a scrumptious dinner and the festivities (Tickets $60 per person).

The Assistance League Mission Statement: Assistance League is a nonprofit volunteer service organization whose members identify, develop, implement, and fund ongoing philanthropic programs to serve specific needs of children and adults in the Greater Omaha area.

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Taking the Challenge

Barry Switzer returns to Nebraska to help raise more than $200,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Tagge Rutherford Corporate Links Challenge raises $65,000 for CSI

Story courtesy of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundations. Photos by Bliss Photography

n appearance by Oklahoma football coaching legend Barry Switzer helped the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation raise more than $200,000 in July at its Nebraska Golf Classic banquet and golf event. Switzer’s talk was the highlight of the banquet held on July 16th at Embassy Suites LaVista. Switzer addressed a crowd of more than 600 before the guests partook in a live auction with some unique items, such as a chance to view a taping of NFL Today, tickets to the home Depot College Football awards Show and trips to Belize and Mazatlan. The next morning beautiful weather greated celebrity golfers and guests at Quarry Oaks. To enhance the experience of regular play, golfers had opportunities to buy into a tournament-wide poker hand and take advantage of the skills of golf pro Tony Bedient on the 11th hole. Kevin O’Malley and Leon Thomas served as co-chairs of this 10th annual event.

Top: Mahmood Tajvar, Ken Bird and Barry Switzer. Bottom: Judy Cline and Scott Jewell.

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he Tagge*Rutherford Corporate Links Challenge for the Child Saving Institute raised $65,000 in July to help provide prevention, intervention and treatment for abused and neglected kids. Formerly known as Golf Fore Kids, the 13-year-old charitable golf event took a bold new approach and developed a handicapped two-person best ball tournament. Teams of two represented local businesses at The Players Club at Deer Creek. Tim Kryszak and Timmon Petersen from Proxibid.com shot a 59 to win the SEi Corporate Cup Trophy. The event also hosted a second flight of four-player scramble teams. Golf Fore Kids is the Child Saving Institute Guild Board’s annual tournament to help children in the agency’s care. Sponsorships included: Trophy Sponsor SEi; Par 3 Sponsor BP, a leading energy company; hole Sponsor Proxibid; and Welcome Sponsors LuckyDuckGolf.com and Chill Marketing. Event chairmen were Lucy Cummins Dogger, Carol Knobbe, and Jennifer Rutherford. Child Saving Institute, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit child welfare organization, is dedicated to the prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

Top: Event chairmen Carol Knobbe, Lucy Cummins Dogger, and Jenn Rutherford. Bottom: Mike Meridith (SEI), Corporate Link Winners Tim Kryszak and Timmon Petersen from Proxibid, and Greg Rutherford (Tagge Rutherford Financial Group).

Garden Glory

Sand Blast

The return of the MMI Garden Walk draws 1,500 nature lovers, raises $35,000

Sand in the City raises $90,000 for Nebraska Children's home

Story and photos courtesy of the University of Nebraska Medical Center

Story and photos courtesy of Nebraska Children's home Society

he Munroe-Meyer Institute Guild Garden Walk made a triumphant return in June after a one-year hiatus. More than 1,500 green thumbs from Nebraska and Iowa came out to appreciate the beauty of nature on a sunny 70-degree day that was supposed to bring scattered showers. advance and day-of ticket sales along with corporate donations garnered more than $35,000 for research and programs at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute for children and adults with developmental disabilities. This year’s walk was the 41st and was held at five gardens throughout Omaha. More information can be found at www.mmiguild.com.

he sixth annual Sand in the City® held in at Qwest Center Lot D proved to be a successful weekend despite the stormy weather. The three-day event raised more than $90,000 for Nebraska Children’s home Society Foundation. The team kick-off party on Thursday evening entertained team members from 17 participating teams and generated excitement for the next day’s competition. Local celebrity judges and artists chose four overall winners for the sculpting competition, giving Kiewit Construction the firstplace trophy for their “Watch Out for That…” Mario Cart sculpture. Second place went to first-year team Mutual of Omaha for their sculpture “Wild about Omaha,” which carried out their company’s centennial theme. Millard Drywall Services received third with their “Monsters vs. aliens Invade Omaha” sculpture. The Rookie of the Year award went to Bass & associates, Inc. for their “Up!” sculpture featuring the new animated movie characters. The money raised from Sand in the City® will help fund the programs of the Nebraska Children’s home Society, including pregnancy, parenting, foster care, adoption, child care, and community-based services. Sand in the City® is an annual event and is scheduled next year in June. If you would like to receive information about organizing a team for next year’s event, contact Kim Singletary, NChS Foundation Special Events & annual Giving Manager at 451.0787 or ksingletary@nchsfoundation.org.

Scenes from the 2009 MMI Garden Walk.

Top: The sculpture by Millard Drywall Services.

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holes for harmony Tee Off with TeamMates a $10,000 ace highlights Project harmony's 14th annual golf tournament

Continuum Financial golf tournament proceeds support mentoring

Story and photos courtesy of Project harmony

Story courtesy of TeamMates Photo by Corey Ross

hole-in-one on Gray hawk No. 4 at Indian Creek Golf Course in June made Project harmony’s 14th annual golf tournament a memorable one. Playing with Children’s hospital, Steve Burnham’s ace allowed him to cash in on a $10,000 prize sponsored by Grace/Mayer Insurance agency. Forty-eight foursomes enjoyed a balmy day and great golf for the benefit of the children served by Project harmony Child Protection Center. The tournament raised $130,000, pushing the tournament’s 14-year total to $1.7 million in net proceeds. Many of the event sponsors have been involved since its inception. Event chairs Dean Rasmussen, Jim Jansen and Diane Sorensen presented a check for the proceeds to Project harmony Executive Director Gene Klein and Board President Lisa Mellen at the awards dinner that evening. Burnham’s foursome with David Mier, Scott Kaminski and John Williams won the second flight. First-flight winners were Chill Marketing’s Dave Ekdahl, TJ hozaphel, Tim Gracheck and Jay Schrad. Third-flight winners were Jelecos’ Jeff Wilke, Scott Robertson, Gary Lothrop and Cathy Proctor.

field of 144 golfers from Omaha and Lincoln traveled to ashland in June to partake in Continuum Financial’s Tee Off with TeamMates at Iron horse Golf Course. The event benefitted TeamMates, the mentoring program started by Tom and Nancy Osborne. Continuum Financial was able to provide TeamMates a check for $10,602, along with an additional $5,000 in matching funds, provided by MassMutual Financial Group, the firm’s parent company. Funds were raised prior to the event and throughout the day. Much of the money raised came through the purchase of raffle tickets and a live auction, which showcased two Skybox tickets for a husker football game this fall. The event wrapped up with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception, where hollywood actor John Beasley spoke about his upcoming film project, “The Magician.” Continuum Financial is a full-service financial firm, and has been serving the needs of people in Nebraska for over 100 years.

For further information on Project harmony or sponsorship in the 2010 Prairie Life Fitness Project harmony Golf Invitational, call 595.1326 or visit www.projectharmony.com.

Top: The Mutual of Omaha bank foursome of Shaun McGaughey, Brian Leiferman, Dr. Mark Wilson and Rick Curtis. Above: Hole-in-one winner Steve Burnham of Children's Hospital with Sherry Falke and Mike Murphy of Grace/Mayer Insurance Agency.

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Top: TeamMates Executive Director Suzanne Hince accepts a check from Continuum Financial President Corbin Lambert. Above: Hince and Lambert with Tom Osborne at Iron Horse.

Scholarship Salute The Latino Center of the Midlands honors scholars at its annual benefit Story and photos courtesy of Latino Center of the Midlands

he Latino Center of the Midlands and its sponsors and supporters honored the center’s four scholarship winners at its annual Scholarship Dinner at the Scott Conference Center in July. Chairs of the Scholarship Dinner were Bill and Deb Dinsmoor from The Nebraska Medical Center. Presenting sponsors were Greg and Lisa Daake. The dinner raised $60,000 to support the LCM and its mission to serve the hispanic Community in Omaha. The Latino Center of the Midlands has been serving Omaha’s hispanic community since 1971. What began as a small community center focused on education has grown to a city-wide effort to not only educate, but to help Omaha’s Latino population achieve. Decades after its humble beginning, the Latino Center of the Midlands is now a bustling and vibrant part of the Omaha metro. The center provides computer education, drivers’ education, English classes and immigration counseling. Other counseling services include substance abuse and legal advice. The center can be found on line at www.latinocenterofthemidlands.com.

Top: Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle with honorary chairs Bill and Deb Dinsmoor. Above: Bill Dinsmoor, Latino Center Executive Director Rebecca Valdez and Gov. Dave Heineman

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Memorable Milestone Make-a-Wish golf benefit witnesses a hole-in-one and a fundraising feat Story and photos courtesy of Make-a-Wish

he 15th annual Make-a-Wish golf benefit at Tiburon Golf Club in June saw several wishes fulfilled. One was a hole-in-one by Darwin Schlueter of Friend Freightways to win a Chevrolet Traverse courtesy of Gregg Young Chevrolet. another was Carol abbott of abbott Enterprises of Council Bluffs winning the raffle for a 2001 harley Davidson. a third was a special wish granted to 18-year-old wish child Cody. Cody had been diagnosed with hodgkin’s Lymphoma just one week before he was scheduled to report for Marine Corps boot camp. Cody was invited to golf with board chair Mike McMeekin, President Brigette Young, and his dad. after a day of golfing, Tiburon manager Bob hill, Jr. presented Cody with a two-year golf membership, new golf clubs and shoes during a surprise wishgranting presentation at the golf banquet. Finally, the tournament surpassed the $1 million fundraising plateau with the $95,000 it raised. To learn more about Make-a-Wish, call 333.8999.

Top: Larry Hennessy of Greg Young Chevrolet with hole-in-one winner Darwin Schlueter and Melanie Ruhl. Above: Trey Mytty and Bruce Fox of Omaha Truck Center holding the check.

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Power Walk

Champions for Charity

18th annual JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes draws more than 5,000

Lexus golf tournament for Marian sends auction winner to Pebble Beach

Story and photos courtesy of JDRF

Story and photos courtesy of Marian high School

ore than 5,000 walkers representing local corporations, families, schools and other organizations participated in the 18th annual Walk to Cure Diabetes for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). This year’s event was held in august at the Lewis & Clark Landing. The chapter is closing in on its goal of raising $1 million for diabetes research. First National Bank was the presenting sponsor for the JDRF Walk, and Telvent/DTN was the platinum sponsor. More than 850 First National Bank employees, friends and family participated in this year’s event and raised over $225,000. “First National Bank is proud to partner with JDRF to find a cure for type 1 diabetes,” said alison and Dan O’Neill, Corporate Chairs of the 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes. “The cost of diabetes – both in terms of health care and the toll it takes on individuals with the disease and their families – will rise this year. Now more than ever, JDRF needs our support and funds to maintain the pace of research and expedite treatments for today and a cure for tomorrow.” Dan O’Neill is president of First National Bank of Omaha. JDRF walks are held in more than 200 cities worldwide. Nationally, nearly 500,000 people walked to cure diabetes last year. Collectively, JDRF walks raised more than $89 million last year for diabetes research.

Top: Picture of the teams walking up from the Lewis & Clark Landing (5,000 walkers). Bottom: Start of the Walk with the Ribbon Cutting - Council Bluffs Mayor Tom Hanafan, Former JDRF Board of Directors President Ellen Wright, Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle, JDRF Family Ambassadors Jennifer & Will Priest, 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes Co-Chairs Alison and Dan O’Neill of First National Bank, JDRF Youth Ambassador Nolan Dunn, JDRF Board of Directors President Cindy Irvine and Senator Ben Nelson.

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ith a winning bid of $10,000 at a benefit golf tournament for Marian high School, Bill Gerber bought the right in July for him and guest to partake in Lexus' prestigious national golf tournament. The 2009 Lexus Champions for Charity National Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, The Links at Spanish Bay and the Spyglass hill Golf Course will be held in Pebble Beach, Calif., in December. Gerber is the father of a Marian student. The auctioning of the Pebble Beach trip again was the highlight of Lexus of Omaha's 14th annual Champions for Marian high School Golf Tournament at Indian Creek Golf Course. a total of 152 golfers participated on what proved to be a beautiful day. This year's tournament grossed more than $55,000 for Marian. Since 1996, Marian has maintained a consecutive partnership with Lexus of Omaha, the official sponsor of the Champions for Marian high School Golf Tournament, which has grossed more than $700,000 for Marian. The tournament is a benefit for Marian and is part of the Lexus Champions for Charity, a unique series of 200 charity golf tournaments throughout the United States. Marian is Nebraska's only Class a, Catholic, college preparatory high school for young women and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School of academic Excellence. Marian is sponsored by the Servants of Mary and welcomes students of all religious, cultural and economic backgrounds.

Top: Lexus representative Dan Swartz, tournament sponsor Tal Anderson, Head of School Susan M. Toohey, Pebble Beach winner Bill Gerber, and Lexus representative Dave Wahlen. Bottom: Tournament Chairs: Tournament Chairs Bob Rossiter and Tom O'Brien with Head of School Susan M. Toohey.

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The mission of the Hope Center for Kids is to break the cycle of hopelessness for Omaha’s inner-city youth through faith, education, employment and collaboration.

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introducing the 2009 ak-sar-ben boy and girl pages! the pages are one of the highlights of the ak-sar-ben coronation ball, where the magical kingdom of Quivira crowns its royalty. this year’s coronation ball is october 10 at the Qwest center omaha. pages, as well as other ak royalty, represent their families who are being honored for their contributions to the region. the coronation ball is an evening of pomp and pageantry, yes – but more important, it is a scholarship fundraiser. the Knights of ak-sar-ben foundation’s motto: “to build a more prosperous heartland where communities can flourish and every child can succeed.” congratulations to the boy and girl pages and their families on this honor. for more information on the Knights and the coronation ball, see www.aksarben.org. photos courtesy of dwyer photography Master Judah Alexander Bagley

Master Cole Douglas Bisson

son of Jessica Bagley

son of Elizabeth and Douglas Bisson

Miss Caroline Elise Covi

Miss Lauren Elizabeth Brownrigg

Miss Mary Margaret Coffey

daughter of Katherine and Brian Brownrigg

daughter of Dr. Gina DiRenzo-Coffey and John Coffey

Miss Eleanor Whitney Dodge

Miss Camille Christine Duryea

Miss Isabelle Ann English

daughter of Jessica and Kristopher Covi

daughter of Margaret and Nathan Dodge, III

daughter of Connie and Peter Duryea

daughter of Sally and Rick English

Master Brandon James Finn-Jackson

Miss Delaney Marie Foley

Miss Mary Elizabeth Foster

Master Nicholas Patrick Gay

son of Pamela Finn and Kevin Jackson

daughter of Mary and Thomas Foley

daughter of Diana and Robert Foster

son of Tonee and Senator Timothy Gay, Papillion

Master Cole Keith Gilliland

Master Alexander Henry Goldstein

Miss Harper Mattie Gordman

Master Chadrick Harrison Gratton

son of Rachel and Scott Gilliland

son of Jill and I. Joseph Goldstein

daughter of Danielle and Jeffrey Gordman

son of Buffy and William Gratton

Master Preston James Edward Greiner

Master Jack William Hanley

Miss Rebecca Boyd Bayer Hansen

Master Blake Daniel Harrison

son of Cindy and Peter Hanley

daughter of Stephanie and Jeffrey Hansen

son of Dr. Gina Harper Harrison and Dr. Francis Harrison, Papillion

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Master Raymond Gerard Hasebroock

Miss Abigail Frances Hellman

Master Caleb Scott Hofmann

son of Debra and Timothy Hart

son of Jane and Mark Hasebroock

daughter of Dr. Courtney and Jason Hellman

son of Ann and Dr. Scott Hofmann

Miss Lydia Carolin Hogan

Miss Abigail Clare Hoogeveen

Master Wyatt Michael James

Master Jackson Rauth Jenkins

daughter of Karin and Dr. Robert Hogan

daughter of Crystal and Dr. Gary Hoogeveen

son of Shari and Jason James, Council Bluffs, IA

son of Carrie and John Jenkins

Master Ian Devereux Johnson

Master Jack Frances Karstens

Miss Lauren Nicole Karstens

Master Joshua Nicholas Kramer

son of Colleen and Mitchell Johnson

son of April and Michael Karstens

daughter of April and Michael Karstens

son of Beth and David Kramer

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Miss Kelly Elizabeth Kroeger

Master Riley Ernest Krohn

Master Eamonn Michael Leahy

son of Jackie and Terry Kroeger

daughter of Wendi and Scott Kroeger

son of Teri and Phillip Krohn

son of Laurie and Michael Leahy

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Master Michael Gerard Linquata

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Miss Lauren Elizabeth Mayo

son of Nancy Falk Ayoub and Dr. Joseph Ayoub and Ildiko and Marc LeFebvre

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daughter of Julie and Mark Lyons

daughter of Leslie and Scott Mayo

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Miss Abigail Renae Moore

Miss Marin Elizabeth Mowat

Miss Clara Farha Neary

daughter of Shelby and Andrew Moore

daughter of Julie and Mark Mowat

daughter of Amy Farha-Neary and Bryan Neary

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Miss Erica Paige Neesen

Miss Ansley Elizabeth Nelson

Miss Grace Aileen Nelson

son of Kathleen and Jeffrey Neary

daughter of Nicole and Brian Neesen

daughter of Susan and John Nelson

Master John Charles Nelson

Miss Daisy Louise Owen

Miss Isabella Louise Pantano

Master Alexander Matthew Payne

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daughter of Lisa and Tyler Owen

daughter of Stephanie and Anthony Pantano, Bennington

son of Nicole and Matthew Payne

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Miss Olivia Frances Ryan

Master Michael Frank Schilken

son of Jennifer and Michael Peterson

daughter of Kimberly and Terence Root

daughter of Amy and Michael Ryan

son of Jaymie and Michael Schilken

Master Spencer K. Schneiderman

Miss Sarah Wynne Schop

Miss Julia Evalyn Steiner

Master Charles Thomas Sullivan

son of Heidi and Scott Schneiderman

daughter of Melissa and Michael Schop

daughter of Melissa and Gary Steiner

son of Louri and Charles Sullivan

Miss Madeline Elizabeth Vovk

Master Nolan Joseph Walz

Miss Emalie Lucille Wightman

Master Jacob James Max Zadalis

daughter of Dr. Patricia Helke Vovk and Paul Vovk

son of Patricia and Theodore Walz

daughter of Anna Castner Wightman and Jack Wightman

son of Michele and Dr. Robert Zadalis

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Serving the freshest New York style pizza, pasta, calzones, appetizers, & salads since 1985. Zio’s items are made from scratch; The dough is made fresh by Zio every morning, the meats prepared from scratch daily to give you the FRESHEST PIZZA in Omaha. Zio’s pizzas & calzones are hand stretched as ordered. The chicken is all natural, free of antibiotics & growth hormones, & our beef is 100% Angus beef – always cooked fresh & never frozen. You can choose from several combos or custom make your pizza slices, pizza or calzone by choosing from any of our 40 freshest toppings. Zio’s has been voted Omaha’s #1 for several years. Enjoy Zio’s best & freshest pizzas & calzones at 3 convenient locations: 12997 W. Center Road 330-1444

7834 W. Dodge Road 391-1881

1109 Howard (Old Market) 344-2222

Dine in & takeout • Delivery available for downtown Zio’s • Lunch Specials • Beer & Wine

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At Biaggi’s, we believe your dining experience should be just that... an experience. Our well-trained staff will treat you like family as you enjoy large portions of affordably priced, freshly prepared menu selections. Children love our Kids Menu - we welcome the entire family to enjoy the Biaggi’s experience! 402.965.9800 • www.biaggis.com

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Downtown Papillion Open Mon-Sat at 10am Omaha’s premiere landscape design, installation and maintenance provider sets itself apart by offering high-end customer service and softscape and hardscape solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Estate Gardeners creates elite outdoor living spaces by surrounding custom patios, water features and fire pits with the area’s best trees and shrubs. 402.289.0688 www.estategardenersinc.com

Valentino’s is proud to be voted Omaha’s best Pizza and Buffet year after year. Valentino’s has been a Nebraska tradition for over 50 years. We still make our pizza sauce and pizza dough fresh everyday and only serve the finest ingredients. Dine In • Carry-Out • Delivery www.valentinos.com

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Voted Omaha’s Best Sports Bar 8 Years in a Row!

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Icehouse is THE place to watch your favorite sporting event. With over 60 tv’s, there is truly not a bad seat in the house. However, don’t let the Sports Bar image fool you. Icehouse serves up restaurant quality food that you’ll ﬁnd second to none. ICEHOUSE. OMAHA’S BEST SPORTS BAR...PERIOD!

“ALL SPORTS... ALL OF THE TIME!”

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AMERICAN Brewsky's food & spirits two omaha locations 614-2739, 153rd & Q Sts.; 201-2739, 84th & Park Drive; Brewsky’s Food & Spirits opened it’s first restaurant/bar in Lincoln, NE in 1990. Brewsky’s now boasts six restaurants in Lincoln and Omaha. Our menu (created by Certified Executive Chef Ed Janousek) surprises people that are expecting the normal “bar food” found at most sports bars. The menu consists of steaks, burgers, chicken, wraps and about everything in between. We offer all the sports packages on our banks of TVs as well. The atmosphere created, the quality of the food served and the modest prices charged define Brewsky’s. We’ve been voted Best Sports Bar in Omaha in 2008 and 2009 (Omaha magazine). Come let us WOW you! Dave and Buster's 778-3915 132nd & West Center Have a drink and then go play. Or play, and then grab a bite to eat. At Dave & Buster's, it's totally your call. You can start with a delicious meal in our Grand Dining Room. Then move on to some games in our Million Dollar Midway. Check out our drink specials with your friends-or meet new ones-in our lively bar areas. The options are many! How you do it is up to you.www.daveandbusters.com

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Bellevue Old Market Lakeside Benson 21st & Cornhusker 11th & Harney 173rd 71st & Ames Spezia-omaha.mag 5/21/08 3:55 PM Page 1 & West Center 934-2300 614-9333 333-8001 333-6391

Council Bluffs 50 Arena Way 256-1221 (by the MAC)

Millard 120th & L 829-1616

Dundee Dell 553-4010 (Omaha) 5007 Underwood. 11 AM until 1 AM every day, Monday-Sunday. Famous for Fish n’ Chips since 1934. Single malt & scotch tastings open to the public four times a month. Private tastings also available. We serve food from 11 AM to Midnight Sunday through Thursday, and from 11AM to 12:45 AM Friday and Saturday. We also serve a fantastic Sunday brunch from 11AM - 2 PM on Sundays. $ Fat Burger (Papillion) Fat Burger serves fresh, never frozen, 100% pure, lean beef. Onion rings made from scratch fresh every morning. Hand scooped, real ice cream vanilla, chocolate or strawberry shakes". Fatburger is located at Shadow Lake Shopping Mall, Highway 370 and 72nd St, in Papillion, NE. We're open seven days a week. ice house 934-2337 (omaha) 10920 Emmet St. The Icehouse was established in 1998 and has grown to become a landmark venue in the Omaha area. Our kitchen serves up restaurant quality food that you'll find second to none. Our food is just one of the reasons that we've been voted Omaha's Best Sports Bar for 8 years in a row. Icehouse - Omaha's Best Sports Bar...PERIOD! www.icehouseomaha.com jams 399-8300 (omaha) 7814 Dodge St. Welcome to the home of Independent food. Jams is a popular locally owned restaurant for a wonderful dinner or a glass of wine and appetizers. An American Grill, Jams menu takes on refined twists on old classics. From the Jumbo Crab Cake Burger to Midtown Meatloaf, Jams can please any palate. www.jamseats.com Jimmy John's (Omaha) We are a Gourmet Sub shop with a fun upbeat atmosphere and classic rock music. We will deliver down to one sandwich within the delivery area set by Jimmy John's Corporate and we make "Freaky Fast Sandwiches". The 300 S. 72nd location is open from 10:30 am to 2:00 am, the 107 N. 40th St. location is open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, the 10720 Q Street location is open from 10:30 am to 11:00 pm except on Th/Fri/ Sat open until 2:00 am. Pepperjax four Omaha Locations Serving four locations: 2429 S. 132nd Street, 2579 S. 171st Court, 2085 N. 120th Street, 1040 S. 74th Plaza & 84th and Park Drive. Just you, the cook, and the wide open range – grill range, that is. That’s what makes PepperJax so great. With the help of our folks and the finest ingredients available, you can create your masterpiece, grilled to order and topped any way you like it, right before your eyes. Choose from our famous philly, giant wrap, gourmet salad bowl or fresh salad. Quaker Steak and Lube 712-322-0101 (Council Bluffs, IA) 3320 Mid America Dr. Council Bluffs, IA."The Lube" serves over 70 million wings annually, has bottles sauces for retail sale and has won the title of "Best Wings USA" Mondays are kids eat free from 5 to 9pm and Tuesdays are all you can eat wings for $12.99 all day. The Metro's only, Quaker Steak and Lube also offers great steaks, ribs and burgers. Live Music again this fall on Friday nights.www.quakersteakandlube.com. upstream brewing company two omaha locations Old Market, 514 S 11th St.; 344-0200: West Omaha, 171st & W. Center; 778-0100. Upstream features an extensive menu of new American pub fare including: appetizers and thin-crust pizzas, superb steaks featuring “Omaha Steaks”, fresh fish, pasta, salads, sandwiches and a great children’s menu. Fresh, handcrafted beer and root beer on tap. Extensive wine list. Call ahead for group reservations or to be placed on our waiting list. Visit our classic, upscale poolroom located on the second level.

Get a Little Saucy. SPEZIA SPECIALTIES FRESH SEAFOOD • ANGUS BEEF INNOVATIVE PASTA • RISOTTO GNOCCHI • FRESH SALMON DAILY

SATURDAY LUNCH [11am–4pm]

LADIES NIGHT ~STARTS AT 4:00 EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT ~ in the bar and dining room, all cocktails, beer or wine by the glass are half price from 4pm until close.

COCKTAIL HOUR MONDAY – SATURDAY 4:00 – 6:00PM ALL COCK TAILS, GL ASS WINE AND BEERS ~ HALF PRICE

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS • 402-391-2950 CENTRAL LOCATION • 3125 SOUTH 72ND STREET • EASY ACCESS OFF I-80 • 72ND STREET EXIT

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2202 South 20th Street – Omaha

Family Restaurant • Fine Steaks Chicken • Seafood Party Rooms Available

Hiro Sushi Japanese Cuisine “Top quality food, great atmosphere, traditional sushi, they let the sh speak for its self... an Omaha ‘Must Have’” - OmahaCritic.com

342-9038 • 346-2865

HAPPY HOUR Monday-Thursday, 4-6PM Friday, Saturday, 10-12PM LIVE JAZZ Wednesday Nights 8-10PM

3655 North 129th Eagle Run Square Omaha, NE 68164 402.933.0091 www.hirosushiomaha.com

The Greek Islands Full Bar • Carry Out • Dine In Catering For All Occasions Open Seven Days A Week Thank you for voting us Best of Omaha

3821 Center 346-1528

Visa, MC, Diners & AMEX Accepted

Home of the Famous Fish Sandwich Grilled Fish, Catfish, Chicken, Shrimp and Oysters

5424 So. 24th St. • 731-7278 68

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BBQ FAmOus DAVE’s BArBEQuE 614-9333 (OmAhA) old market, 71st & ames, 171st & center, council bluffs and bellevue locations. famous dave’s has been voted omaha’s favorite barbeque by omaha magazine’s readers and the reader’s choice. real hickory smoked ribs, brisket, pork and a great selection made-from-scratch recipes. open lunch and dinner 7 days a week. take out and catering available. $$$$ rED zONE BBQ 431-9663 (OmAhA) 2056 north 117th ave. featuring hand-treated smoked meat wiith the best ingredients. "sports-bar-bQ" atmospherewith over 100 seats in the house. carry-out and catering available. open mon-sun 11am - 9pm.

Visit us at www.OmahaCarryOut.com or call 402.504.1100 Omaha’s Premier Multi-Restaurant Delivery Service

ITALIAN BiANCO risTOrANTE iTAliANO OmAhA Located at 13110 birch drive (se corner of 132nd street and maple in eagle plaza shopping strip). specializing in traditional italian foods with optional five-course menu consisting of imported meats and cheeses, homemade bread, pastas, soup & sauces, fresh salads, brick oven style pizzas, veal, steak, seafood & chix entrees and finally all our homemade desserts from tiramisu to gelatos. We offer 170 bottle (most of them italian) wine list with 20 by the glass & our specialty italian cordials!! best outdoor patio in omaha. casual attire, but neat. amex, mc, visa accepted. mon & tues-4 to 9:30; Wed & thurs-4 to 10; fri & sat-4 to 11; sun-4 to 9. bar stays open until closing time. Happy hour mon thru sat-4 to 6:30. DON CArmElO's 2 lOCATiONs (OmAhA) tradition - excellence - value! two locations: rockbrook village (9333190) and 204th & dodge (289-9800) omaha's first and finest nY style pizza, stromboli, calzone, oven-toasted Hoagies, philly cheese steaks, pasta, salads, beer & Wine. We also feature take-out and delivery and can cater your special event large or small. stop in for daily lunch specials 11am -2 pm! grisANTis 330-0440 (OmAhA) 10875 W. dodge rd. grisanti's (serving omaha & Lincoln for over 20 years) is a fun, casual classic italian restaurant that offers an extensive menu featuring a full selection of house-made and imported pasta, homemade soups & salads, pizza, flatbreads, seafood, chicken, steaks and desserts. Large portions of affordably priced menu selections are prepared with the freshest ingredients available. www.grisantis.net

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Come for the food, stay for the fun large parties and families welcome

153rd & Q Streets, 614-2739 84th & Park Drive, 201-2739 www.brewskys.com

jOhNNY sOrTiNO’s 339-5050 (OmAhA) 7880 L st. Hours: mon-thurs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., fri & sat 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. sun 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. family owned and operated for more than 35 years, Johnny sortino’s specializes in pizza, pasta and salads. their pizza sauce is prepared daily with special spices and no imitation ingredients – nothing frozen. the spaghetti sauce and meatballs are prepared fresh daily with a special recipe. lO sOlE miO risTOrANTE iTAliANO 345-5656 (OmAhA) 3001 so. 32nd, ave. this quaint authentic restaurant is located in the middle of a neighborhood surrounded by charming homes. inside you will find a friendly staff, simple elegance with art & statues of italy, the aromas of home cooked food & the sound of italian music welcomes you. at the table everyone is greeted with homemade bread, a bowl of fresh tomatoes & basil, a bowl of oven roasted garlic cloves, special seasoned olive oil, & at night, a jug of chianti, to set the stage for a wonderful experience! You will always find a family member around in this family owned & operated restaurant. Large variety of pasta, chicken, veal, seafood, & even a delicious new York steak. traditional dishes such as lasagna, tortellini, & eggplant parmigiana are also available. Lunch offers all of the above, along with panini, salads & one of the best pizza in town. patio seating, full bar, & a great wine list complete this "simply elegant, simply the best" restaurant. no reservations, except for private rooms. PAsTA AmOrE 391-2585 (OmAhA) 108th & West center road (rockbrook village). pastas are made fresh daily, including tortellini, fettuccine and capellini. daily specials and menu items include a variety of fresh seafood and regional italian dishes, such as Linguini amore and calamari steak, penne florentine, gnocchi, spaghetti puttanesca and osso bucco. filet mignon also offered for those who appreciate nationally renowned nebraska beef. to complement your dining experience, the restaurant offers a full bar and extensive wine list. be sure to leave room for homemade desserts, like the tiramisu and cannolis. Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. dinner: 4:30 p.m. reservations recommended. ae-mc-v. $$ sPEziA 3125 south 72nd street (3 blocks north of the i-80 interchange). choose spezia for lunch or dinner, where you’ll find a casual elegance that’s perfect for business, guests, get-togethers, or any special occasion. exceptional food, wine and service, with a delectable menu: fresh seafood, angus steaks, innovative pasta, risotto, gnocchi, cioppino, lamb, entrée salads. mediterranean chicken, flatbreads, fresh salmon daily. enjoy a full bar, italian & california wines, anniversary Lovers booth (call to reserve), private dining rooms, and wood-fired grill. open mon-sat. cocktail hour: 4-5 pm-all cocktails, glass wine and beers half price. evening reservations recommended. call 391-2950.

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It’s a restaurant. It’s a bar. It’s a place where opposites attract.

Come in and try our New Perfect Pairings Lunch Specials choose 2 items for 8.25 Offered Monday thru Friday 11am until 2pm

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Village Pointe 295 N. 170th Street Omaha, NE • 402 779 2900 september/october | 2009

BLUE

bianco ristorante italiano

SUSHI SAKE GRILL

www.biancoitalian.com 13110 Birch Drive, Omaha NE. 68164

402.884.9500

www.bluesushisakegrill.com

BLUE SUSHI North West 14450 Eagle Run Drive, Suite 240 68164

402.445.2583 South West 16939 Wright Plaza, Suite 103 68130

402.547.5959

Omaha Locations:

402.408.5566

BANQUET ROOMS

www.rojagrill.com

402.408.5566

402.333.7652

& Catering Services Available

Old Market Blue & Baby Blue locations.

Red Lounge www.redloungeomaha.com 14450 Eagle Run Drive, Suite 200 402.445.2583

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mexican grill + margarita bar

Downtown / Old Market 416 S. 12th Street 68102

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RoJA

17010 Wright Plaza, Omaha NE. 68130

Valentino’s Eight Neighborhood locations. (refer to our ad for address and phone numbers) Voted Omaha’s Best Pizza and Buffet by Omaha Magazine, Valentinos has been a Nebraska Tradition for almost 50 years. Convenient Delivery/ Carry out location throughout Omaha serving not only the Best Pizza but also Pastas, Salads, and Breads. The Grand Italian Buffets have something for everyone. Award-winning Buffets offer not only mouthwatering Italian Food but also various other cuisine as well. Open Daily at 11am for Lunch and Open every Sunday at 10am for a Special Sunday Brunch. Zio’s Pizzeria Several Omaha Locations Three locations: 7834 Dodge Rd. (391-1881), 12997 W. Center Rd. (3301444), and 1213 Howard St. (344-2222). DELIVERY, DINE-IN, and CARRYOUT. Serving New York style pizza by slice or whole pies, calzones, hoagies, pastas, salads and garlic breads. Zio’s pies are hand-stretched and baked in old-world ovens. Zio’s offers 35 of the freshest toppings. Taste the freshest pizza at Zio’s. Family dining – open seven days a week. Lunch special and beer and wine available. For delivery call 333-FOOD. $

LIGHT & EASY O’Connor’s Irish Pub & Grille 934-9790 (Omaha) 1217 Howard St. Comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. Great before and after games. O’Connor’s offers pub style food: burgers, reubens, daily specials and homemade soups. The pub offers all the traditional Irish favorite libations: Guinness, Harp and Irish whiskey. Grill hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $ Spirit world (omaha) Spirit World is Omaha's original gourmet deli and specialty wine store. Our deli offers a variety of the freshest homemade salads, soups and sandwiches. In the evenings, enjoy a glass or bottle of wine with a cheese plate or light entree. Spirit World caters and delivers.

MEXICAN

PIZZERIA

Freshest Pizza Best Flavor Midtown 7834 W. Dodge Road 391-1881

Hand Stretched New York Style Pizza! *By the slice

West Omaha 12997 W. Center Road 330-1444

*Whole Pies *Lunch Specials

Downtown 1109 Howard (Old Market) (*New Store) 344-2222

*Dine-In *Carry-Out

www.ziospizzeria.com

*We deliver Downtown

Fernando’s Two Omaha Locations Two locations: 7555 Pacific St. (339-8006), 380 N. 114th St. (330-5707). Featuring Sonoran-style cooking made fresh daily. Catering and party rooms also available. Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. AE-MC-V. $ RoJA Mexican Grill 333-7652 Located just off Center west of 168th at 17010 Wright Plaza. RoJA features Tex-Mex cuisine with several interior Mexican dishes as well as a coastal influenced grill. The best house margaritas in town made with real lime juice and over 80 tequilas to chose from for an unbelievable margarita experience. Late night Happy Hour Fri. & Sat. 10p.m.-12a.m. Open Mon.-Sun. 11:00 am - Close.

ORIENTAL Mt. Fuji Inn 397-5049 (Omaha) 7215 Blondo St. For Japanese dining in the traditional atmosphere, take time to visit Mt. Fuji Inn. Specialties include fresh Sushi and Sashimi, Sukiyaki and Shrimp Tempura. Also featuring Cantonese Chinese dinners and appetizers. Dining in individual tea rooms is available by reservation. Enjoy one’s favorite beverages in the Mai Tai Lounge. Cocktail hour: Mon.-Thu. 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Mon.-Thu. 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-11 p.m. AE-DC-V. $

Most Bountiful Toppings at Zio’s!!!

New Menu Items with Lower Prices. Memphis Style BBQ with Mid-western Flare

SEAFOOD Blue Sushi Sake Grill 445-2583 Located on SW Intersection of 144th & Maple at 14450 Eagle Run Drive. More than just Omaha’s freshest and most innovative sushi, Blue offers a creative mixture of Asian inspired grill dishes. The finest Omaha Steaks, chicken, and the freshest fish available are professionally prepared using traditional, as well as cutting-edge cooking techniques. Late night Happy Hour Fri. & Sat. 10p.m.-12a.m. Open Sun-5 to 9; M-11 to 10; T-11 to 10; W-11 to 10; F-11 to 11; Sat-11 to 11. Charlie’s on the Lake (Omaha) 144th and F streets (894-9411). Charlie’s is the only fresh-fish daily seafood restaurant in Omaha. Featuring a relaxed, yet contemporary atmosphere that is fun for all ages. Besides fresh seafood, Charlie’s is the home of the James Bond style martini, shaken not stirred, in over 20 varieties, in addition to over 60 wines. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dinner: Mon.-Thu. 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 4:30 p.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. $ Hiro Sushi Omaha 3655 N 129th St. Voted Omaha’s best Sushi Restaurant and Best Japanese Restaurant for 2009, Hiro strives to bring Omaha nothing but the best. Imperial Palace Chinese food available, and the largest sake collection in the Midwest. Omaha’s largest happy hour selection, Fri/Sat night, 10-12PM. www.hirosushiomaha.com Joe Tess' Place 731-7278 5424 S 24th St., Omaha, NE 68107. As seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, our specialties include carp, whole catfish, rainbow trout, salmon, shrimp, oysters, tilapia, walley, chicken, kids menu, daily lunch and dinner specials. Call for reservations. Sun.-Thrs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

ASK ABOUT OUR HOLIDAY MEALS! 2056 N. 117th Avenue

(North Park Plaza — Corner of 120th & Blondo)

402.431.ZONE (9663)

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Monday:

Kids Eat Free 4-9PM

Tuesday:

All you can eat wings

Wednesday: Bike Night Beer Garden with Live Music Thursday:

Classic Car Night with All you can eat wings

Friday:

Happy Hour Open - Close

O’Connor’s Irish Pub 1217 Howard St. • Omaha, NE 68102 402-934-9790

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27th & L Sts. Five minutes from downtown

SPECIAL DINING

Greek Islands 346-1528 (Omaha) 3821 Center St. Greek cuisine with specials every day at reasonable prices. Well known for our Gyro sandwiches and salads. We do catering and can accommodate a party for 65 guests. Carryout and delivery available. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. AE-DC-MC-V. $ Horsemen's Park 402-731-2900 (Omaha) Horsemen’s Park located at 6303 Q Street. Happy Hour Mon-Wed from 5-9 p.m. - $1 pints, $1.75 domestic bottles and $2 well drinks. Tuesday 25¢ wings from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday - $5.95 Steak Night after 5:00 p.m. Thursday - 75¢ tacos and $1.75 margaritas after 5:00 p.m. Friday – $7.95 Prime Rib Dinner after 5:00 p.m. Daily specials 7 days a week. Open daily at 10:00 a.m. Check out our website at www.horsemenspark.com. kona grill 779-2900 (Omaha) 295 N 170th St., Village Pointe. Kona Grill is the winner of over 50 awards nationally, including Best New Restaurant and Best Sushi. The eclectic menu offers a variety of dishes from gourmet pizza to the award winning sushi. Kona Grill’s recipe for casual elegance includes mesmerizing aquariums, sushi bar, and an exhibition kitchen. Their lively patio is a great place to see and be seen. At Kona Grill there is something for everyone. TED & WALLY’S ICE CREAM 341-5827 Come experience the true taste of homemade ice cream at 12th & Jackson in the Old Market. Since 1986, we've created gourmet ice cream flavors in small batches using rock salt & ice. We offer your favorites plus unique flavors like Margarita, Green Tea, Guinness, and French Toast. Special orders available.

STEAKHOUSES 801 Chopouse at the Paxton 402.342.1222 1403 Farnam St. Designed with a 1920's era New York Chophouse in mind, 801 is the epitomy of elegance. You will not forget the crisp white tablecloth fine dining experience. From their USDA prime grade beef and jet-fresh seafood from all over the world, 801 Chophouse is truly the best Omaha has to offer. Open 7 nights a week. The Drover 391-7440 2121 S. 73 St. (just 1/2 block south of Doubletree). Famous for our Whiskey Steaks! Serving seafood, chicken and chops. Fine wine in an intimate atmosphere. Casual attire. Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm. Cocktail Hour 3-6pm Dinner nightly at 5pm. Reservations accepted. AE-DC-MC-V. $$$

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Serving Steaks, Seafood, Chicken, and more. Lunch & Dinner

the original

402-731-4774

27th & L Sts. Five minutes from downtown

Always a Large Selection of Fresh Fish

Johnny’s Café – Since 1922 731-4774 (Omaha) 27th and L streets. Years of quality dining and hospitality make Johnny’s Café a restaurant to remember. Serving only the finest corn-fed beef the Midwest has to offer. Aged steaks and prime rib are the specialties, with homemade bread and pies to complete one’s meal. An excellent wine list adds to the enjoyment at one of Omaha’s original restaurants. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. AE-MC-V. $$ Omaha Prime 341-7040 (Omaha) 415 S. 11th St. (Old Market). Only restaurant featuring complete Prime beef. Open seven days a week, Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m.-close. $$-$$$ Passport Restaurant 344-3200 (Omaha) 1101 Jackson St. An elegant, but simplistic ambience highlights this upscale Old Market eatery. Serving Prime grade beef. Open at 5 p.m. seven days a week. $-$$ Piccolo’s Restaurant 342-9038 (Omaha) 2202 S. 20th St. One of Omaha’s finest traditions, where quality steaks are served at low prices. Especially designed for a family outing or a business social. The specialty is tasty prime rib, served for the last 60 years under the crystal ball. Daily lunches: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dinner: Mon.-Thu. 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 4:30 p.m.-110:30 p.m. Daily and night specials.

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10875 W Dodge Rd. (Old Mill & 108th)

Sundays Brunch Buffet 10-2 Mon & Tues evenings Kids eat free Wednesdays: 1/2 off all bottles of wine

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Dave&Buster’s is

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(402) 391-7440

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3001 S. 32nd Ave • Omaha, NE 402-345-5656

7814 Dodge St.

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Omaha, Nebraska

5007 Underwood • Omaha, NE 68132 • (402) 553-9501 • www.dundeedell.com

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Family owned and operated for over 40 years. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Serving Omaha’s Finest Families

Johnny Sortino’s

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HOMEMADE ICE CREAM AND PIES 5914 CENTER • 552-0552

7880 ‘L’ Street • Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 339-5050

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THANK YOU OMAHA! We are proud to be voted Best of Omaha 9 Years Running!

Clubhouse Sports Bar

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Great Lunches & Dinners Daily Specials

Happy Hours:

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Countryside

Village at 87th and Pacific streets opened in the summer of 1953 as Omaha’s first suburban shopping center. Original businesses included Reed’s Ice Cream Parlor, Countryside Drug, Village Barber Shop, Warren’s Bazaar, Rebecca’s Children’s Shop and Lloyd’s Shoe Store. When this photograph was taken in September 1955, the north building had just opened. Pictured to the far right is Larry Myers, the builder and owner of the shopping center, and in the center with a hat on is radio personality Lyle DeMoss.

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