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CROWNING ACHIEVEMENTS At the Durham Museum Those involved and those wishing to learn more about the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben can visit the Durham Museum for Crowning Achievements: The Traditions and Philanthropic History of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation Ball. This exhibit will be displayed in the Velde Hall of American History from September 25, 2010 through January 2, 2011. The annual Coronation Ball has remained a part of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben’s tradition. It has symbolized and supported the Omaha community for 114 years. The king is chosen in recognition of his current and past community endeavors. The queen has displayed great academic achievement, a heart for community betterment and a spirit of volunteerism. Today, the coronaMarilyn Basler's tion ball provides over 50 scholarships to students in Countess dress financial need through a partnership with from 1950. the Horatio Alger Association. Crowning Achievements tells the history of this sparkling event, of the people who have participated and of its ever-changing role in our community. The exhibit will showcase the Ak-Sar-Ben collection housed at The Durham Museum, including over 20 dresses worn by Ak-Sar-Ben queens, princesses and countesses. In addition, pieces from the 2010 Ak-Sar-Ben coronation will be on display such as the King’s costume and the crown and scepter of the kingdom Alexa Hampton of Quivira.

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Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha’s Botanical Center Antique and Garden Show The Lauritzen Gardens Antique and Garden Show offers 30 booths featuring some of the nation's most highly respected dealers representing American, Asian and European antiques. These dealers showcase a spectrum of period furnishings, decorative pieces and fine art from the late 17th century through the 20th century, including

vintage jewelry, oriental rugs, ceramics, architectural items, garden furniture, porcelains and silver. The show runs from Friday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 and also features expert speakers, featuring Alexa Hampton. Alexa Hampton is the president and featured designer of MARK HAMPTON, INC., the world famous design firm founded in 1976 by her late father, design icon Mark Hampton. Her work is classic, traditional and eclectic. Under her direction, the firm has completed a wide range of designs for domestic and international projects, including apartments and large residences, private airplanes and yachts. Her work has been prominently featured on the covers of House Beautiful and Architectural Digest. Most recently, Hampton was honored by being selected by the Trowbridge House Foundation to be the interior designer for Trowbridge House, the new official Guest House for Former Presidents of the United States in Washington, D.C. Part of the historic Blair House complex on Jackson Place overlooking Lafayette Park, Trowbridge House will serve as a home and office for former Presidents when they conduct business in Washington. Architectural Digest has named Hampton one of the "AD 100," the magazine’s directory of the world’s 100 best interior designers and architects, since 2002 — and Hampton is the first designer on the list to visit Omaha. House Beautiful has included her in their annual "America’s Best 100 Designers" list every year since 1999. New York Magazine named her one of New York’s “100 Best Architects and Decorators” and The New York Times hailed her as one of the members of a “New Guard,” and one of the “bright lights” of her generation. She was named as one of the eight “Female Leads” in the design industry by Interiors magazine and one of the 12 “Fun, Fearless Females” by Cosmopolitan magazine. She became the sixth regular continuing cast member of "This Old House,” joining the team as senior design consultant. She is the first regularly appearing female member of the cast. Hampton has designed a line of fabrics for Kravet Fabrics, Inc., and designs furniture for the Hickory Chair Co. A graduate of Brown University, Hampton has studied fine arts at The Institute for the Study of Classical Architecture and the Rhode Island School of Design. She has done graduate

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work at New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts, both in Florence, Italy and New York. In 2009, Hampton received an honorary PhD from Moore College of Art and Design. She currently lectures about design around the country. AK-SAR-BEN’S RIVER CITY RODEO & STOCK SHOW Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show (formerly River City Roundup) has had a long-standing tradition for being the largest indoor rodeo in Nebraska. This year’s rodeo and show will be held Sept. 23-26, 2010, at the Qwest Center Omaha. The four-day event includes a diverse offering of entertainment and family fun. The staple events include: the Justin Boots Championships of the Wrangler Million Dollar Tour; the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show; and the Douglas County Fair. In addition, numerous events like the Heritage Parade, Trail Rides, GiddyUp Gulch and the Nebraska Beef Council’s “What’s for Dinner” Cooking Stage provide hours of excitement and activities. All events are free to the public (other than the rodeo and concerts) in an effort to provide fun, exciting and educational activities to all guests. Tickets are now on sale for the Wrangler Million Dollar Tour's Justin Boots Championships. The second largest rodeo in the world takes place at Qwest Center Omaha, Sept. 23, 24 and 25, 2010. Championships of the Wrangler Million Dollar Tour showcases 96 cowboys who compete over a 7-month period to earn their trip to Omaha. The Omaha Rodeo is a two-hour, fast-paced production featuring rock music, laser lights, pyro and lots of thrills and spills! Tracing its roots back to 1947, the rodeo has attracted many of the world’s best rodeo cowboys and entertainers. The impressive list includes such legends as Roy Rogers, the Judds, Gene Autry, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire and many more. For more information about rodeo event happenings, tickets for the rodeo or concerts, and general information, visit www.rivercityrodeo.com

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CHECK IT! Dates and times are current as of press time but please call ahead to confirm. SEPTEMBER EVENTS 9/1 - 11/30: Agustin Victor Casasola. El Museo Latino. Exhibition is presented in commemoration of the Bi-Centennial Independence of Mexico from Spain, and the Contennial of the Mexican Revolution. A selection of 30 black & white photographs that capture the portraits of the people, soldiers, political figures, and heroes of the Revolution. A gallery of portraits of the personalities, heroes and historical figures that fought to gain Independence are also on view. Mon, Wed, Fri/10am-5pm; Tues&Thurs/1-5pm; Sat/10am2pm $5 General; $4 College students w/ID; $3.50 Seniors & K-12; Members Free. 4701 S. 25 St. 7311137. www.elmuseolatino.org. 9/1 - 10/16: Bancroft Bayliss Loop Bicycle Rides. Bancroft Street Market. A 12 mile ride exploring the Omaha riverfront, historic downtown Council Bluffs and areas on both sides of the river. Includes a stop at Bayliss Park in downtown Council Bluffs to picnic or eat lunch at a local restaurant. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. 10th & Bancroft. 651-2327. 9/1 - 9/12: Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters. The Durham Museum. Witness what it’s like to stand inside a roaring tornado; trigger an underwater earthquake and simulate a tsunami; create a virtual volcano; touch and examine rock and lava specimens that tell of past geologic events; and be inspired by

the resiliency of disaster survivors. Tues-Sun/10am $7 adults; $6 ages 62+; $6 ages 3-12 $5 age 2&under. 801 S. 10th St. 444-5071. www.durhammuseum.org. 9/1 - 9/10: Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog. Omaha Children’s Museum. Pilot the ferry to Birdwell Island, serve up fish and chips, make music on Clifford’s Xylobone, search for buried treasure in T-Bone’s sandbox, and slide down Clifford’s giant tail! Tues-Sat/10am-5pm; Thurs/10am-8pm; Sun/1-5pm (Closed Mon) $2/in addition to Regular Museum Admission ($8/ Adults and Children, $7/Seniors 60+). 500 S. 20th St. 342-6164. www.ocm.org. 9/1 - 9/12: Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism. Joslyn Art Museum. This exhibition of 40 paintings from the renowned collection of the Brooklyn Museum represents some of the finest examples of late 19th- and early 20th-century landscapes by celebrated French Impressionist artists and many of their American peers. Tues-Sat/10am-4pm; Sun/ noon-4pm; closed Mon $8/adults; $6/seniors and college students; $5/youth (ages 5-17); ages 4 and younger free. 2200 Dodge St. 3423300. www.joslyn.org. 9/1 - 9/12: Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography. The Durham Museum. Features 60 framed photographs from the late 1800s through present day. Covering

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approximately 125 years of photographic history, the exhibition includes images of early photographers dangling from cables to get the perfect shot. $7 Adults; $6 Seniors; $5 Ages 3-12; Free Age 2 & under/Members. 801 S. 10 St. 444-5071. www.durhammuseum.org. 9/1 - 9/30: Family & Children Film Series: “Forever Young”. Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater. A Summer Film Series featuring more than a half century of classics, including “The Adventures of Robin Hood” (1938), “The Triplets of Belleville” (2003), “ET: The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982), “Whale Rider” (2002), “The Thief of Baghdad” (1940) and “Back to the Future” (1985). $9 general; $7 seniors, students, teachers, military; $4.50 Members. 1340 Mike Fahey St. 933-0259. 9/1 - 10/17: Space, Silence, Spirit: Maynard Dixon. Joslyn Art Museum. More than 60 paintings, drawings, and illustrations span the six decades of Dixon’s career, representing his travels in the American West. TuesSat/10am-4pm; Sun/noon-4pm; closed Mon $8/adults; $6/seniors and college students; $5/youth (ages 5-17); ages 4 and younger free. 2200 Dodge St. 342-3300. www.joslyn.org. 9/1 - 1/2: Anakin Skywalker’s Podracer. Strategic Air & Space Museum. Star Wars Fans! Exclusive engagement of the infa-

mous Podracer – See the highly detailed 46-foot long replica, donated by Nintendo of America, Inc.® This exhibition is on loan from the Museum of Flight. in Seattle,Washington. Daily 10am5pm; Closed Wed during school year 10 Adults; $5 Children (ages 4-12); Senior & Military Discounts. I-80, exit 426, Ashland. 944-3100. www.SASMuseum.org. 9/1 - 9/19: The Lady With All the Answers. Omaha Community Playhouse. This is a new onewoman play about the bubbly, frank and slightly eccentric writer, Ann Landers, that provides a compelling portrait of her. Folksy, funny, straightforward and validating all about the no-nonsense woman whose daily dialogue with America helped shape the social landscapes for the last half century. Thurs-Sat/7:30pm; Sun/2pm $35 Adults, $21 Students. 6915 Cass St. 553-0800. omahaplayhouse.org. 9/1 - 9/23: African-American Masters Collection from the Sheldon Museum. UNO Art Gallery. Works by Aaron Douglas, Charles White, Alvin Loving, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Charles Alston, and Elizabeth Catlett. These are “poignant and intimate works that express the struggles, sorrows, joys, triumphs and creativity of African Americans.” Free. 6001 Dodge St., Weber Fine Arts Bldg. 554-2796.

9/1 - 9/30: Film Series CINEMATECA 2010. Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater. A 10-film series celebrating more than 40 years of cultural, political and cinematic history. Featuring films from Mexico, Argentina, Cuba, Spain, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. Screenings every Tuesday followed by post-show dialogues led by OLLAS faculty members. $9 general; $7 seniors, students, teachers & military; $4.50 Members. 1340 Mike Fahey St. 933-0259. filmstreams.org. 9/1 - 1/2: 100 Yards of Glory: Omaha’s Football History. The Durham Museum. Offers a rare look at the celebrated and untold stories of Omaha’s football past, dating back to the University of Nebraska’s first football game, a 10-0 victory against the Omaha YMCA men’s team in 1890. Explore the games, players, coaches, and trophies that have defined football excellence in our community for 120 years, spanning the high school, collegiate and professional ranks. Members ALWAYS FREE!, Adults $7.00, Seniors (62+) $6.00, Children (ages 3 - 12) $5.00, Children 2 years and under FREE. 801 S. 10 St. 444-5071. www.durhammuseum.org. 9/1 - 9/26: “Einstein and the Cosmos”. Hot Shops Art Center. Einstein and the Cosmos Nancy Lepo and Jean Mason express their viewpoints on scientific theories & cosmic curiosities, mixed with some classic sci-fi and

a bit of conspiracy theory definitely, good conversation pieces! Opening Reception: Fri 9/3 from 5-9pm in the 1301 Gallery at the Hot Shops Art Center. MonFri/9am-5pm; Sat-Sun/11am5pm. 1301 Nicholas St. 342-6452. www.hotshopsartcenter.com. 9/1 - 9/26: “Enchantments Visions of the Southwest”. Hot Shops Art Center. Group show in the Nicholas Street Gallery at the Hot Shops Art Center. Enchantments - Visions of the Southwest Opening Reception, September 3 • 5 to 9pm. Featuring the artwork of Lori Elliott-Bartle, paintings, woodcuts Debra Joy Groesser, oil paintings John Prouty, sculpture Rose Rutherford, accessories and mixed media Dorothy Tuma, photography Mon-Fri/9am-5pm; SatSun/11am-5pm. 1301 Nicholas St. 342-6452. www.hotshopsartcenter.com. 9/1 - 9/26: “Valerie Light Anderson and Family”. Hot Shops Art Center. Group show featuring Valerie Light Anderson and family in the Hallway Gallery. Mon-Fri/9am-5pm; SatSun/11am-5pm. 1301 Nicholas St. 342-6452. www.hotshopsartcenter.com. 9/3 - 9/3: KANEKO Exhibit Opening. KANEKO. Six large steel sculptures by the renowned American abstract sculptor Fletcher Benton will anchor an exhibit of his work at KANEKO. The pieces, from his Alphabet

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Omaha Farmers Market. Series, will serve as a focal point for a half-year of programs and events. Free. 1111 Jones St. 3413800. www.thekaneko.org. 9/4 - 9/4: Benson Farmers Market. Purchase fresh produce, flowers, plants, baked good, meats, crafts and community services. 8 a.m. - Noon Free. Military Avenue between 61st and 62nd Streets. 9/4 - 9/4: Omaha Farmers Market. Old Market. Offers the best selection of fresh produce and meats, as well as a wide variety of unique specialty items: gourmet foods, organic fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cut flowers and bedding plants, handmade jewelry and more. 8 a.m. - Noon Free. 11th & Jackson. 345-5401. www.omahafarmersmarket.org. 9/4 - 9/4: Village Pointe Farmers Market. Village Pointe. Be a “locavore”! Enjoy farm fresh, locally-grown produce and meats from the Village Pointe Farmers Market every Saturday, May-September. Farmers Market Harvest Fest, October 2. 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Free. 168th & W. Dodge Rd. 505-9773. www.villagepointeshopping.com. 9/4 - 1/2: The Secret Life of Howard Hughes. Strategic Air & Space Museum. This exhibit helps unravel the mystery of Howard Hughes and will make the visitor wonder if Howard Hughes died in 1976, as published, or if he only died in 2002 at the age of 96? This exhibit offers never-before seen per-

sonal artifacts said to be those of Hughes, as claimed by his widow. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $10 adults; $5 children (ages 4-12); military and senior discounts. I-80, exit 426, Ashland. 944-3100. www.SASMuseum.org. 9/5 - 9/5: Omaha Farmers Market at Aksarben Village. Aksarben Village. The Market at Aksarben Village will carry the “buy local, eat fresh” movement to a new location, featuring 25 to 35 vendors this first season, offering local produce, meats, cheeses, herbs, flowers, baked goods, crafts and more. Sun/ 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Free. 67th & Center. 9/7 - 9/7: River City History Tour: Millionaires & Mansions. The Durham Museum. The tour of “Millionaires & Mansions” will explore Omaha’s Gold Coast and Cathedral neighborhoods, where the entrepreneurs of early Omaha built their opulent homes. Includes the former homes of influential Omahans such as Arthur Metz, Louis Nash, Sam Mercer, George Joslyn, and Arthur & Zerlina Brandeis. Tues/6p.m. $10/members; $15/non-members. 801 S. 10 St. 444-5071. For more information:Brittany www.durhammuseum.org. 9/10 - 9/26: Pinkalicious - The Musical. The Rose Theater. Pinkalicious takes her passion for pink too far when adding extra coloring to her mother’s cupcakes leads to a severe case of Pinkititis – a condition that turns her pink from head to toe. Best for ages 4 and older.

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Fri/7pm; Sat-Sun/2pm $16; Free with Membership. 2001 Farnam St. 345-4849. www.rosetheater. org. 9/11 - 9/11: Benson Farmers Market. Purchase fresh produce, flowers, plants, baked good, meats, crafts and community services. 8 a.m. - Noon Free. Military Avenue between 61st and 62nd Streets. 9/11 - 9/11: Omaha Farmers Market. Old Market. Offers the best selection of fresh produce and meats, as well as a wide variety of unique specialty items: gourmet foods, organic fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cut flowers and bedding plants, handmade jewelry and more. 8 am - 12:30 p.m. Free. 11th & Jackson. 345-5401. www.omahafarmersmarket.org.

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9/11 - 9/11: Village Pointe Farmers Market. Village Pointe. Be a “locavore”! Enjoy farm fresh, locally-grown produce and meats from the Village Pointe Farmers Market every Saturday, May-September. Farmers Market Harvest Fest, October 2. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. 168th & W. Dodge Rd. 505-9773 www.villagepointeshopping.com.

9/11 - 9/11: All-European Car Expo. Lauritzen Gardens. 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. 12-4 p.m. $7/adults; $3/ ages 6-12, free/members and children under 6. 100 Bancroft St. 346-4002. www.lauritzengardens.org. 9/11 - 9/11: Guns & Hoses Boxing Challenge. Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs IA. Some of the metro area’s toughest police officers and firefighters will face off in the 2nd Annual Guns & Hoses Boxing Challenge at the Mid-America Center. Officers from the Omaha Police Department along with firefighters from Omaha, Council Bluffs, Papillion, and Lincoln fire departments will be participating in this hard-hitting, high-quality showcase. 7:30 p.m. General: $15; Ringside: $80$100. One Arena Way. 9/11 - 9/11: Poetry and Performance with Matt Mason. Film Streams. Join Omaha Creative Institute for a “Come Create It” Workshop. Enjoy two

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9/12 - 9/12: Cartooning with Tom Kerr. Film Streams. Join Omaha Creative Institute for a “Come Create It” Workshop. Enjoy two plus hours of artmaking and leave with a memento to share or display! Register online today! 2 p.m. $35. 1340 Mike Fahey St. 917-8452. omahacreativeinstitute.org. 9/14 - 9/14: Dave Matthews Band. Qwest Center Omaha. 7 p.m. $63. 455 N. 10 St. 341-1500. www.qwestcenteromaha.com. 9/14 - 9/14: The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue. Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs IA. Grammy Awardwinning singer-songwriters Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs are

uniting this summer and fall. The three hit-making artists will bring the best of their mix of blue-eyed soul, rock, jazz and R&B to the stage in a series of collaborative concerts. 8 p.m. $79, $59, $39 and $100 4-Pack, plus applicable fees. One Arena Way. 712-323-0536. www. midamericacenter.com. 9/15 - 9/19: Nebraska Pop Festival. Benson Neighborhood. Approximately 30 bands performing, featuring multi-national lineup of bands/ artists coming from Switzerland, Australia, Germany, Denmark, France, Canada and 12 different states. Wed-Thurs/9pm-1am; Fri-Sun/7pm-1am $5 Donation. www.myspace.com/nebraskapopfestival. 9/16 - 9/16: River City History Tour: Magic City - lunch. The Durham Museum. A tour of “The Magic City” will focus on the growth of South Omaha, which was founded in 1884 along with the creation of the Union Stockyards. By 1890, South Omaha was the fastest growing city in the country, earning the nickname, “The Magic City.” Thurs/10:30 a.m. lunch Tour & lunch $20/members; $25/non-members. 801 S. 10 St. 444-507.1 www.durhammuseum.org. 9/17 - 10/17: Footloose, The Musical. Omaha Community Playhouse. Based on the 1984 hit movie, this high-energy musical is the story of a big city kid who moves to a small town and shakes up the status quo. The music in the show will have audience members up on their dancing feet. A “slambang” show to kick off the new season on the Mainstage. WedSat/7:30pm; Sun/2&6:30pm $40 Adults, $24 Students. 6915 Cass St. 553-0800. omahaplayhouse. org. 9/18 - 9/18: Benson Farmers Market. Purchase fresh produce, flowers, plants, baked good, meats, crafts and com-

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9/18 - 9/18: Salute to Women on the Home Front. Papillion/ LaVista High School. Special event honoring the women who served the Home Front during WWII. Special appearance of the kissing couple from the famous Times Square V-J Photo,Greta and George, reunited. doors open at 8 a.m. $20 per person. 6000 S. 84 St., Papillion. 612-0210. www.patrioticproductions.org. 9/21 - 9/21: River City History Tour: North Omaha. The Durham Museum. From Expositions to Jazz musicians: Exploring North Omaha’s Heritage. Take a tour through North Omaha, a diverse and vibrant community in Omaha’s early years. Businesses flourished along 24th Street well into the 1950s, and stately homes, parks, and jazz halls made this area a cultural center of Omaha. Tues/6pm $10/members; $15/non-members. 801 S. 10 St. 444-5071. www.durhammuseum.org.

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9/25 - 9/25: Omaha Farmers Market. Old Market. Offers the best selection of fresh produce and meats, as well as a wide variety of unique specialty items: gourmet foods, organic fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cut flowers and bedding plants, handmade jewelry and more. 8 am - 12:30 p.m. Free. 11th & Jackson. 345-5401. www.omahafarmersmarket.org. 9/25 - 9/25: Village Pointe Farmers Market. Village Pointe. Be a “locavore”! Enjoy farm fresh, locally-grown produce and meats from the Village Pointe Farmers Market every Saturday, May-September. Farmers Market Harvest Fest, October 2. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. 168th & W. Dodge Rd. 505-9773. www.villagepointeshopping. com. 9/25 - 9/25: Ceramics Creation with Tim Barry. Hot Shops Art Center. Join Omaha Creative Institute for a “Come Create It” Workshop. Enjoy two plus hours of artmaking and leave with a memento to share or display! Register online today! 10 a.m.

$45. 1301 Nicholas St. 917-8452. omahacreativeinstitute.org. 9/25 - 9/25: Family Day at El Museo Latino. El Museo Latino. Bring the entire family for a day highlighting the arts, hands-on activities and entertainment throughout the afternoon! Its Free! Noon - 4 p.m. Free. 4701 S. 25 St. 731-1137. www.elmuseolatino.org. 9/25 - 1/16: Kent Bellows. Joslyn Art Museum. This retrospective exhibition of Bellows’ work presents some 60 drawings and paintings. His exquisitely detailed images provide a perceptive insight into the character of his subjects. TuesSat/10am-4pm; Sun/noon-4pm; closed Mon $8/adults; $6/ seniors and college students; $5/youth (ages 5-17); ages 4 and younger free. 2200 Dodge St. 342-3300. www.joslyn.org. 9/25 - 9/26: Midlands Pirate Festival. Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Patch. Visit the pirate cove, the treasure cave, the cannon battery and the fullscale pirate ship. Four stages of entertainment and numerous children’s activities. Beer garden and a wide variety of foods, along with a merchant’s bazaar. 11a.m. - 6 p.m. $6 - $11 tots free. 11001 South 48th St. www. midlandspiratefest.com. 9/25 - 9/25: Poetry and Performance with Matt Mason. Film Streams. Join Omaha Creative Institute for a “Come Create It” Workshop. Enjoy two plus hours of artmaking and leave with a memento to share or display! Register online today! 2 p.m. $35. 1340 Mike Fahey St. 917-8452 omahacreativeinstitute.org. 9/26 - 9/26: Lampwork Bead Making with Margie Shanahan. Min I Day Architecture. Join Omaha Creative Institute for a “Come Create It” Workshop. Enjoy

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city’s sometimes turbulent history. Tues/6p.m. $10/members; $15/non-members. 801 S. 10 St. 444-5071. durhammuseum.org. 10/1 - 10/31: International Fiber Arts Show. Hot Shops Art Center. This show will feature all types of fiber in its many presentations as an art medium. Mon-Fri/9am-5pm; Sat-Sun/11am-5pm Free. 1301 Nicholas St. 342-6452. www. hotshopsartcenter.com. 10/1 - 10/3: 22nd Annual Fall Home & Garden Expo. Qwest Center Omaha. The best place to find innovative ideas and the latest improvements for your home. The Annual Expo has become the Midwest’s Largest Fall showcase of the latest products and services for the home inside and out! Fri/5-10pm; Sat/11am-8pm; Sun/11am-5pm Adults/$7; Children 12 & under/ free. 455 N. 10 St. 346-8003. http://www.omahahomeandgarden.com.

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hayrack rides, garden strolls and more. Japanese Ambience celebrates the anniversary of the gift of the Sunpu Castle Gate at Lauritzen Gardens by Shizuoka, Japan, Omaha’s first Sister City. Activities include origami, calligraphy and sake tasting. Performances of martial arts demonstrations, tea ceremonies, taiko drumming and traditional Japanese music and dance. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $7/ adults; $3/ages 6-12, free/members and children under 6. 100 Bancroft St. 346-4002. www. lauritzengardens.org.

10/2 - 10/2: Omaha Farmers Market. Old Market. Offers the best selection of fresh produce and meats, as well as a wide variety of unique specialty items: gourmet foods, organic fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cut flowers and bedding plants, handmade jewelry and more. 8 am - 12:30 p.m. Free. 11th & Jackson. 345-5401. www.omahafarmersmarket.org.

10/2 11/21: Fall Chrysanthemum Show. Lauritzen Gardens. The show articulates the beauty of autumn with thousands of brightly colored, unique chrysanthemums, water features, Japanese garden influences, and the textures and rich colors of trees and shrubs. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $7/adults ($6 Nov-Mar); $3/ ages 6-12, free/members and children under 6. 100 Bancroft St. 346-4002. www.lauritzengardens.org.

10/2 - 10/2: Village Pointe Farmers Market. Village Pointe. Be a “locavore”! Enjoy farm fresh, locally-grown produce and meats from the Village Pointe Farmers Market every Saturday, May-September. Farmers Market Harvest Fest, October 2. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. 168th & W. Dodge Rd. 505-9773. www.villagepointeshopping. com. 10/2 - 10/3: 55th Annual Gem, Jewelry & Mineral Show. Westside Community Center. Demonstrating rock cutting, rock polishing, wire wrapping, bead making & fossil cleaning. Nine dealers with jewelry, rough rock, minerals, fossils and supplies. Sat/9am-6pm; Sun/10am-5pm $4 Adults; $2 Students & Seniors; Free ages 12 & under. 3534 S. 108 St. 3979606. www.nerockgem.us. 10/2 - 10/3: Autumn Ambience and Japanese Ambience Festival. Lauritzen Gardens. Hands-on children’s activities, scarecrow making, live music,

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10/2 - 10/2: Rockbrook Village Apple Day Craft Show. Rockbrook Village Shopping Center. Omaha’s finest local craft show is now in its 22nd year. Over 75 regional crafters will sell seasonal one-of-a-kind crafts. Plus shoppers can buy apples and cider. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 108th & Center. 390-0890. www.rockbrookvillage.com. 10/3 - 10/3: Nebraska Reptile Breeders Expo. Omaha Executive Inn and Suites. View 1000’s of fascinating snakes, lizards, turtles and amphibians, also books, supplies, reptilerelated crafts and much more. Meet and talk to local Midwest breeders and experience the art of keeping reptiles. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5. 3650 S. 72 St. 210-7485. www.nebherp.org. 10/4 - 10/4: Michael Bolton. Holland Performing Arts Center. Michael Bolton has sold 53 million records, earning multiple

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10/15 - 10/15: Boston Brass/ Imani Winds “Sketches of Spain”. Holland Performing Arts Center. Two high-caliber classical ensembles join forces to perform a lush repertoire of fine chamber jazz, exploring the full range of evocative compositions by Miles Davis and Gil Evans. With humor and personality, this lush collaboration reveals the intensity, velocity, and grace of brass and winds. 8 p.m. 1200 Douglas St. 345-0606. www.ticketomaha. org.

Six large steel sculptures by the renowned American abstract sculptor Fletcher Benton will be on exhibit at The Kaneko beginning Sept. 3. Grammy® awards and a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Fresh from projects with Pavarotti, Lady Gaga, Bob Dylan, and B.B. King, Bolton’s unmistakable voice is honey-smooth on new hits and classic favorites. 7:30 p.m. 1200 Douglas St. 345-0606. www.ticketomaha.org.

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10/13 - 10/13: Buy the Big O! Show. Qwest Center Omaha. The Buy the Big O! Show brings approximately 400 exhibiting businesses and more than 7,000 people together in one day. This show is the region’s largest and most prestigious business-tobusiness trade show. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 455 N. 10 St. 422-1212. Omahachamber.org.

10/17 - 10/17: 30th Annual Zoo Run. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. Lace up your shoes for the 30th annual Zoo Run! This event is great for runners of all levels with the choice between a five mile or one mile run. Reservations will be required. check in begins at 8 a.m. $25/adult; $20/child. 3701 S. 10 St. 738-2038. www.omahazoo.com. 10/20 - 10/24: West Side Story. Orpheum Theater. Fifty years ago, one musical changed theater forever. Now it’s mesmerizing audiences across the country. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. 409 S. 16 St. 345-0606. www.ticketomaha.org.

10/22 - 11/21: A Thousand Clowns. Omaha Community Playhouse. A humorous nonconformist bachelor is left to raise his precious nephew. He has tired of writing cheap comedy for a children’s television program and decides to do everything he has always wanted to do. Eventually he must return to work or lose his nephew. This is an extraordinary funny play with some brilliantly offbeat lines and situations. Thurs-Sat/7:30pm; Sun/2pm $35 Adults, $21 Students. 6915 Cass St. 553-0800. omahaplayhouse. org. 10/24 - 10/24: Halloween Fun Day. Village Pointe. Ghouls and goblins, pirates and princesses are all invited for games, treats and free photos(while supplies last) during an afternoon of Halloween-themed fun. Parents are welcome to trick-or-treat with their costumed kids at participating merchants. Bring a canned food item or a gentlyused coat and enter a drawing for a Village Pointe gift card. Sun/2-5 p.m. Free. 168th & W. Dodge Rd. 505-9773. www.villagepointeshopping.com.

10/24 - 10/24: Spooktacular at Omaha’s Zoo. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. One of the most popular Halloween events in town, Spooktacular is fun for children of all ages! This event offers guests the opportunity to trick or treat at Omaha’s Zoo and fill their bags with goodies from special treat stations. 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid admission. 3701 S. 10 St. 738-2038 www.omahazoo.com. 10/28 - 10/28: KANEKO Fundraiser Dinner. KANEKO Gallery. The International Sculpture Center joins KANEKO for a grand evening in honor of Fletcher Benton including cocktails, dinner and an auction of Benton’s work. 1111 Jones St. 341-3800 www.thekaneko.org.

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When seeking to engage guests in an art discussion, new Joslyn Art Museum Executive Director and CEO Jack Becker likes to play a game. The game is one Becker began playing with relatives and friends before art became his lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and one designed to cater to the range of patron artist expertise, from the budding artist to a novice who wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know Pollock (Jackson) the artist from pollock the fish. continued on page 22

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Becker simply inquires about the guest’s favorite work in the museum and then asks, “What do you want to take home with you, and why?” The answer allows Becker to expound on the art piece mentioned, but he says it also serves as a gateway into other works at the museum the visitor might like. Turn the question on Becker and he answers like a savvy veteran of the game. “The building,” he says with a wry smile. “It’s an amazing facility and there are many remarkable things here.” And it’s now Becker’s job to make the Joslyn shine like never before. Becker arrived in May to succeed Brooks Joyner and has since been assembling a plan to help the Joslyn reach a new level of notoriety. Becker came to Omaha from the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art in Nashville with a reputation as a visionary and strong fundraiser who grew the museum’s support and overall attendance. Joslyn Board President Jim Young says it was Becker’s business abilities that impressed the board as much as his artistic side. “Jack has a unique background among museum executives,” Young says. “His combination of art expertise and business acumen, as emphasized by his Ph. D. in art and M.B.A., definitely appealed to the board. As a board, we largely are a group of business people. While we have our thoughts about how the Joslyn might be run as a business, Jack is able to understand our viewpoint but also helps us recognize how best to support the arts. “His leadership will make an impact on the Omaha arts community and help Joslyn thrive.” As to how he’ll transform the Joslyn, Becker is keeping those thoughts to himself for now, but he does say he chose Omaha over some other professional opportunities because it presented the most potential. “Part of what drew me to Omaha, besides the reputation and collection of the Joslyn, is the city’s reputation as an amazing city with an interesting, creative community and a strong entrepreneurial spirit,” he says." There’s a good quality of life here and things to do here.

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The Evolution of the Joslyn Joslyn Art Museum Directors' Legacies over the last 30 years Henry Flood Robert, Jr. (1979–88) Pushed Joslyn into a higher level of national consciousness through art acquisitions and traveling exhibitions. • Moved the museum more firmly into the collecting of contemporary art with works by Martin Puryear, George Sugarman, Kenneth Noland, Gene Davis, Donald Judd. • Developed the Margre H. Durham Center for Western Studies; secured the Maximilian-Bodmer collection as a gift from Enron Art Foundation; and laid the foundation for the project to translate and publish the travel journals of Prince Maximilian of Wied.

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• Joslyn-organized major traveling exhibitions focused on the works of Jules Breton, Karl Bodmer, and George Sugarman, while the I:80 Series of exhibitions centered on emerging contemporary artists such as Siah Armajani, Joyce Kozloff and Martin Puryear. • Developed the original sculpture garden and acquired the first pieces of outdoor sculpture. Graham W. J. Beal (1989–96) Completed the Museum’s first capital expansion, securing world-renowned architect Sir Norman Foster of London for the 58,000-square-foot addition, completed in 1994. • The Scott Pavilion added seven new galleries for contemporary art and traveling exhibitions, along with the glass atrium connecting the two buildings, a café, and modern loading dock and storage facilities. • The Midlands Invitational series of exhibitions featured work by artists in Nebraska and its six contiguous states. • Acquired the Francis T. B. Martin collection of academic art. • Added significantly to the permanent collection, including François Cibot’s Fallen Angels, Kay Sage’s Men Working, Holman Hunt’s Oriana, and works by contemporary American Indian artists. John E. Schloder, Ph.D. (1997–2000) Initiated annual “blockbuster” exhibitions, which drew several hundred thousand visitors; refurbished and reinstalled the permanent collection galleries; and grew the Museum’s educational and community outreach efforts. • Joslyn website launched. •

Refurbishment and reinstallation of the memorial building galleries.

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Creation of gallery space for collection of Asian art.

• Criss Center for Education established. • Acquisitions included J-F-P Peyron’s The Death of Socrates; Dale Chihuly’s monumental Chihuly: Inside & Out; George Bingham’s Watching the Cargo by Night; and Peter Wtewael’s The Repentant Magdalen, and additions to the Museum’s collection of photographs and works on paper. • Significant exhibitions include Degas and the Little Dancer, Searching for Ancient Egypt, and Dale Chihuly: Inside & Out (includes two of the most highly attended exhibitions in Joslyn history.) J. Brooks Joyner (2001–2009) Guided the museum through a difficult financial period while maintaining a high level of exhibition and programming offerings. • Joslyn gained national recognition for family and children’s programs; named One of Ten Best Art Museum’s for Kids by Child Magazine. • Spearheaded a capital improvement campaign that resulted in the Peter Kiewit Foundation Sculpture Garden. • Formation of Contemporary Art Society. • Collaborated with Russian and Mexican museums to produce exchange exhibitions.

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“The potential for the institution and for the city of Omaha is great.” Moving to Omaha returned Becker to his Midwestern roots. He grew up in Winona, Minn., near the Mississippi River, and enrolled at Carlton College with the intent of becoming a lawyer. An art history class and a stint in New York City changed all of that. In New York, he worked at a contemporary art museum called Franklin Furnace and realized his calling, though Becker says art had always been a part of his life even though he rarely created it. “I have always had friends who were artists who made me feel I was part of that world.” Becker recalls his initial experience with art being at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts when he was in first grade. “I remember being in awe and wonder being in this big building with the big, interesting things on the wall,” he says. Broadly, that’s the experience Becker seeks to replicate and sees guests currently experiencing in places such as the museum’s sculpture garden, where Late til 8 on Thursdays has been a hit and a great way to get to know patrons. “I’ve been out here at Late til 8 and seen people animating the sculptures,” he says. “I’ve had a lot of people talk to me about how the Joslyn has been a place that has made memories for them, be it through a class or a work of art they saw for the first time here. “The Joslyn is a place for everyone, where you’re 4 years old or 80 years old. You may come here thinking you’re interested in something but be introduced to something totally new to you. That’s the art experience.” Though not revealing specifics of his plan, Becker does tip his hand a bit at the scale of the impact he hopes to make for Joslyn. He seeks to not only inspire patrons but to the make the Joslyn more of a creative beacon for the community as a whole. “Having a strong art museum represents having a strong city,” he says. “Art museums have a strong role as educational institutions, as gathering places and to create a creative spark. “We want people to understand creativity and be creative. At the end of the day, we all want creative, smart folks around us.” www.omahapublications.com

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wo years ago in August, I was hired at Omaha Magazine largely to start Gala, the magazine’s charity/nonprofit section. I will continue to edit Gala, but have now taken on a host of new editorial responsibilities after recently accepting the Managing Editor position at Omaha Publications. The promotion is an exciting one for me in that it allows me to not only work with Omaha Magazine at large but also with the other periodicals in our portfolio, including B2B Magazine, Encounter Magazine and HER Magazine, which can all be found online at www.readonlinenow.com. As a niche publisher, Omaha Publications specializes in identifying audiences and then crafting publications to serve those demographics. Part of my new job is to make sure we’re creating the best publications possible to serve those audiences. My message here remains largely the same as when I wrote my first column in this space in 2008. These are as much your magazines as they are ours. Your participation in the form of story ideas, comments and general feedback are appreciated. At Omaha Magazine in particular, we know we’re blessed with a responsive audience based on the participation in the annual Best of Omaha contest. By mid-August, the halfway point for the contest, you had us on pace to smash last year’s record vote turnout. Your vote is greatly appreciated. Each one adds to credibility of

the contest and the representation it gives of Omaha’s “bests.” You can make a difference, and have a say, in our publications the rest of the year by being thoughtful about our magazines in regard to the impact they have on your life and our community, what stories you’d like to hear and what stories you need to hear. With the ever-increasing presence of social media, there are more ways than ever to have your voice heard, but good old email still serves me well. You can find me at corey@omahapublications.com. As for the future of this space, you can still expect to kept abreast of goings on in Gala and the charity/nonprofit community, but you’ll probably hear from me more often on goings on with the rest of Omaha Magazine. I’ve always felt the best use of this space is to make readers feel informed and included in the publishing process. I’ll continue to do that here. The only difference now is that we’ll have a lot more to talk about. I would encourage you, whether you’re a long-time reader or new to Omaha Magazine, to submit any questions you have about the magazine - be it content in the magazine, the Best of Omaha contest, or a related service, such as our web site - to me. I’ll do my best to answer and, who knows, your question may become fodder for this column if enough other readers have the same question. I welcome your inquiries and look forward to hearing from you.

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hen Opera Omaha General Director John Wehrle explains “Opera for the Cure,” the story begins where the production ends. “Opera for the Cure” is a production dedicated to a woman’s plight with breast cancer. It will be performed in Omaha for the first time in October (Oct. 15 & 17) in a collaboration between Opera Omaha and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Wehrle produced “Opera for the Cure” once in his previous opera stop in Chattanooga and has been the catalyst in bringing the per-

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Last winter, Wehrle, who came to Opera Omaha in 2008, approached Susan G. Komen Executive Director Lynette Farhart about producing “Opera for the Cure” in Omaha. Farhart says Wehrle’s emotional connection to the production won her over as did the show’s subtitle: Sing for the Cure - A Proclamation of Hope. “It really is a declaration of hope,” she says. “It’s not depressing. In fact, it’s very empowering.” Farhart says the offer was also attractive in that it allowed two nonprofits with no prior connection to collaborate and have access and exposure to each other’s audiences. “That’s going to have a huge impact on the community,” Farhart says. “It’s great to be reaching new people.” That collaboration fit for Opera Omaha as well is that the opera is always trying to expand its “footprint,” Wehrle says, and cancer survivors have a core characteristic in common with art lovers: Passion. “People who are committed to anything are likely to become committed to something else,” Wehrle says. “People who have survived breast cancer are more alive than I can imagine being. And, to me, that’s the core audience of opera, people who come for that cathartic and uplifting experience. They’re passionate.” The opera will also reach new audiences due to a Komen grant that is going to make tickets available to women in medically underserved communities. The disease impacts different populations disproportionately, and the underserved, Wehrle says, are the ones least likely to be diagnosed early. Early detection leads to a 98 percent survival rate; for those diagnosed late, the rate is much lower. “Sadly, the people who can’t afford it are the people who need the message of hope the most because they are diagnosed last,” he says. In that regard, Farhart says, “Opera for the Cure” presents a great educational opportunity as well as a unique art experience to serve the underserved. The production will also be another chance to salute local survivors and pay tribute to those who’ve been lost to the disease. Opera Omaha has set up a web site to solicit stories and photos that will be incorporated into the production. The photos will be displayed on an opera backdrop that also presents the www.omahapublications.com

show’s subtitles. Keeping both at eye level, Wehrle says, allows audiences to maintain their focus on the stage. The production will be given even more local flavor by casting a local doctor, cancer survivor, etc., for each of the six or seven narrators used in the performance. But no matter whose voice is speaking, Farhart say,s the overall message remains the same. “Ultimately the message is: What are we going to do about this and who’s going to do it? And it’s the community that’s going to make the difference and help this person get through it,” she says. Farhart equates the emotional response to watching the movie The Blind Side. “Sometimes when you see a really great movie, you cry through the whole thing even though you really aren’t sad. You’re relating to it. It’s touching and moving. This is like that. “You walk away wanting to make a difference.” To that end, Wehrle hopes audiences members walk away with a new perspective on opera as well. “I think people should not be afraid it will be a depressing night about cancer. It really is the proclamation of hope that makes the difference,” he says. “It’s a journey, and it’s a journey that’s hard to watch, but it’s what you decide to do on that journey that makes the difference.”

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Opera Omaha is soliciting submissions of the experiences for local cancer survivors and of “co-survivors”, the friends and loved ones who support those facing their battle with breast cancer. Photos and stories can be submitted to www.operaforthecure.org. Besides being a resource for support for cancer patients, some of the materials gathered on the web site will be incorporated into the production of Opera for a Cure. For more information, call 346.4398, ext. 204 or email Brad Watkins at bwatkins@operaomaha.org. - Corey Ross www.readonlinenow.com

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behind the mic... Bernadette Suh Story by Corey Ross. Photo courtesy of Suh family.

Making the Grade

Before her son became a superstar athlete, Bernadette Suh made sure he was a superstar student. Now she’s preaching an education-first approach to other mothers of athletes and watching her son, Ndamukong, lead by example.

n a youth sports culture where kids are pushed into competition at younger ages and play more games than ever, here’s a little fact about former Nebraska All-American defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh: He didn’t play high school freshman football. At the insistence of his mother, Bernadette, a teacher, Suh sat on the sidelines while he got his studies in order. It was only after her son showed he could handle the course load that she let him play sports. That turned out to be the second semester of his freshman year, but she says that first semester of strict focus on academics was critical to her son’s eventual success. “I wanted him to get good grades (a minimum 3.0 GPA) and then slowly work sports into his daily schedule,” she said in a phone interview from her home in Portland, Ore. “You only have one opportunity to do well in high school. If you fall behind early, it’s difficult to complete your degree with a good GPA.” That plan put her son on a path to being a standout student as well as a superstar athlete and NFL first-round draft choice. Bernadette Suh shared her educational philosophy for raising student-athletes with Durham Museum guild members at their annual luncheon on Aug. 30. Earlier in August, she shared her thoughts about her son’s success with Omaha Magazine. Q. What has it been like watching Ndamukong’s rise to stardom in the past year? What has been the most gratifying moment? Him being drafted? A. Him graduating was the highlight, but it was certainly gratifying to see him be drafted so highly (No. 2 by the Detroit Lions). It was an amazing year. It was great to see how Nebraska fans embraced him and enjoyed watching him play. Q. Has success changed him? If so, how? A. He hasn’t really changed. He’s remained humble. When he comes home, he

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goes to the same places and has the same friends. I don’t think he’s even gotten use to his celebrity status, so to speak. He still loves being around people, so, no, he hasn’t really changed. Q. Your son made a significant donation to the university last spring. What did that say to you about the values you had instilled in him about education? A. We talked a little bit about it before it was done. To me, it was very important he did something of that nature because I wanted him to leave a legacy of some sort. It was a great thing for him to do not only for education but

for the community. Part of the donation was an endowment to his high school to give a four-year scholarship to a student in engineering who wants to attend Nebraska. We’re hoping that child will return to the Portland community and give their service. Q. When did you first realize there was something special about Ndamukong as an athlete? A. Probably his junior year when a lot of colleges started writing to him. His senior year he got a letter from almost every school in the country. It was really overwhelming in terms of attention between the letters and the phone www.omahapublications.com

calls. I just knew he was a big kid, but that’s when I realized what people thought of him. Q. What goals and aspirations do you have for him as far as taking advantage of opportunities his status as a professional football player will offer him? Any causes in particular you anticipate he’ll support and become involved in? A. I know he wants to do a couple summer camps for kids in the community, and I’d like to see him set up more support systems for athletes, like tutoring centers or something that would help kids get into quality colleges. I really want to see him support the schools that supported him in Portland.

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Q. When you speak publicly, what’s your message? What do want to communicate to people about education? A. I speak to the education aspect of what it takes to help kids be successfull academically as far as support from parents who want their kids to be successful athletically. I talk about what it really takes for a child to do well, even if the child isn’t as athletically gifted as my son. Q. When you son runs on the field in a professional football uniform for the first time this fall, what do you expect that moment will be like for you and your family? What are you most looking forward to about the season? Going to be able to attend many games? A. I’m going to all the home games and trying to attend some of the away games in cities where I have friends. I am hoping Detroit fans pick up where Nebraska fans left off. It’ll be real to me when I see him run on the field and hear them shouting, “Suuuuuuuh!”

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Quality Time

Omaha nonprofit Quality Living Inc. (QLI) to celebrate 20 years with An Evening at the Fair

uality Living Inc. (QLI) will celebrate its 20th anniversary in September with An Evening at the Fair at the Qwest Center. On Sept. 17, supporters of QLI will enjoy an evening of fair-themed activities as well as food and entertainment for a charitable event that seeks to be as unique as QLI is itself. Through innovation, in 20 years QLI has become the largest provider in the nation of brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation, making it a rather unique Midwestern nonprofit. Proceeds go to the future expansion of QLI, but event co-chair Terri McDonnell says the immediate goal is to raise awareness of QLI, which she calls the “graduate school of brain injury rehabilitation.” “QLI has become nationally famous but is not very well known here at home,” says McDonnell, who’s co-chair along with Laura Luther-Dodd. “It’s the best facility in the U.S., and maybe the world, to help people recover from brain injury. It is the only facility that

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rehabilitates the spirit and life purpose of its patients. "It’s miraculous what they can do there.” Guests can participate in a range of activities at An Evening at the Fair. Most are just pure fun, such as the climbing wall and mechanical bull riding, but others relate directly to the work at QLI. One such event is human bowling, which places participants in a giant ball and they’re then rolled to experience the loss of equilibrium similar to a person with brain trauma. There are also tests for cognition guests can take. This is the third year for An Evening at the Fair, which is held every two years. The 2008 event raised $159,000 and drew 250 guests. McDonnell is hoping to at least double the event attendance. This year’s event is being held in honor of Danny Colliday, a former board member and long-time supporter of QLI, who passed away recently. She’s been named Grand Marshall. McDonnell says the Fair is a great way for QLI to recruit future www.omahapublications.com

supporters and spread word about the work done there. “This is just an event where we want people to come and have a great time and hopefully learn a little about QLI.” For more information about the event, call 573.2172 or go to www.qlievents.com. Habitat to Honor Supporters Habitat for Humanity’s Raise the Roof Gala in November will feature an inaugural group of awards founded by Habitat to honor its corporate partners, volunteers and families. The following partners will be honored at Habitat’s second annual banquet on Nov. 4 at the Harper Ballroom on the Creighton University campus: Wells Fargo Bank - Corporate Partner Award; Presbyterian Church of the Masters - Faith Partner Award; and William and Ruth Scott Foundation, NIFA and ABC – Collaborative

Partner Award. The gala itself serves to honor the commitment and dedication of those organizations and individuals who have helped Habitat fulfill its mission in 2010. All proceeds from the gala will benefit the mission of Habitat for Humanity. For more information, contact Kathy Wells at kwells@habitatomaha.org or 457.5657, ext. 106. Block Party at Kaneko Supporters of The Kaneko creative center, 1111 Jones St., will partake in an auction of blocks designed by national and community artists in December to support the center. The block concept relates to the Fletcher Benton exhibit “Folded Square Alphabets and Numericals,” which opens on Sept. 3. “Benton’s letters and numbers are created from flat sheets of steel that are cut and

folded into shape. The often vividly colored, astounding shapes range in size from three inches to over eight feet,” according to The Kaneko. The auctioned blocks will in the spirit of Benton’s works. For more information, call 342.3800 or email jreilly@thekaneko.com. Jackson to appear for TeamMates Legendary college football sports broadcaster Keith Jackson will appear, along with Warren Buffett, as special guest at the annual gala for the TeamMates mentoring program on Oct. 29 at Embassy Suites LaVista. Jackson’s distinctive Southern style and folksy expressions made him the voice of college football for many years before his retirement in 2006. For more information, call 390.TEAM (8326) or go to www.teammates.org.

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

September 2 The 37th annual Arthritis Foundation Woman of the Year Gala Downtown Embassy Suites, 6:30 p.m., 330.6130. What it is: Carmen Gottschalk 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. Earth and Wine Henry Doorly Zoo, 6 p.m., 738.2073 What it is: A food and wine experience hosted by the Omaha Zoo Foundation and the Friends of Omaha’s zoo featuring Lincoln-based National Geographic photographer, conservationist and author Joel Sartore. Where the money goes: Proceeds go toward the foundation’s efforts to support the zoo. September 9 Habitat for Humanity’s Brew HaHa Lewis & Clark Landing, 515 N. Riverfront Drive, www.habitatomaha.org. What it is: For the fourth year, Habitat presents an evening of food and beer tasting on the riverfront. Where the money goes: All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Omaha. Third Annual Adult Spelling Bee Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St., 6 p.m., 884.7727 or 343.3767 What it is: Teams of three adults compete in a spelling bee. Emma Johanningsmeier, a semi-finalist, in the 2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee, will be special guest Where the money goes: Proceeds go toward Literacy Center programs to educate individuals with low literacy skills in the Omaha metropolitan area through one-on-one tutoring, adult basic education classes and tutoring for those for whom English is a second language.

September 10 Big Red Tailgate for Camp Fire USA Holiday Inn, 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 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 12 Hound and Hare Pleasure Ride Stephens Center, 2723 Q. St., 8:30 a.m. registration, 9:45 a.m. ride, 206.7083. What it is: A motorcycle ride of 65 miles to benefit the Stephen Center. Tours of the Stephen Center, HERO Program and Emergency Shelter will be available after the ride. Where the money goes: Proceeds benefit Stephen Center, Inc., which has served the homeless and low-income men, women and children in Omaha since 1984. Stephen Center is the only “dry” emergency shelter in Omaha, focusing on assisting those who have made a commitment to overcome the life destroying effects of drugs and alcohol. September 17 An Evening at the Fair for Quality Living Inc. (QLI) Qwest Center Omaha, 6 p.m., 573.2172 What it is: A fair-themed evening for supporters of QLI, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Guests will enjoy familiar fair activities as well as food and entertainment. Where the money goes: Proceeds will support the future expansion of QLI, which is an industry leader in brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. September 18 Over the Edge for Boy Scouts Woodman of the World Tower, 1700 Farnam St., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. What it is: Over the Edge presents a unique opportunity

to rappel down the side of the Woodman of the World tower. Where the money goes: Proceeds benefit the Boy Scouts’ Scoutreach program, which benefits inner-city youth. Midwest Heart Connection’s Hearts of Hope Holiday Inn Convention Center, 5 p.m., www.midwestheartconnection.com What it is: Themed the “Night for Little Hearts and Big Miracles,” this seventh annual fundraiser supports programs for families with congenital heart disease. State Sen. Kent Rogert is honorary chair. Where the money goes: All proceeds go to improve awareness, detection and treatment of congenital heart disease, as well as support those -- young and old – as they navigate the medical maze of the No. 1 occurring birth defect. September 19-20 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Gala and Golf Tournament Champions Run, 330.0829 or www.omahastjude.com. Gala begins at 5:30 p.m.; golf tournament is a noon shotgun start. What it is: An evening of fine dining followed by a day of golf to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The dinner will include appearances by St. Jude patients. Where the money goes: All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. September 24 The seventh annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day for Project Harmony Firefighters Union Hall, 60th and Grover, 6 p.m., 595.1326 or www. projectharmony.com.

Lauritzen Gardens Antique and Garden Show Lauritzen Gardens, Through Sept. 26th, 100 Bancroft St., 346.4002. What it is: A showcase of more than 30 of the nation’s most highly respected antique dealers. Event includes tours, lectures and shopping. This year’s featured speakers are top interior designers Barry Dixon and Alexa Hampton. Where the money goes: Proceeds will support the programs and exhibits at Lauritzen Gardens. September 26 Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Chalco Hills Recreation Area, noon, www.midlandsalz.org. What it is: A walk of two, four or six miles to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Memory Walk is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $300 million for the cause. Where the money goes: All Memory Walk donations benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health October 1 The third annual Expressions of Hope Gala Omaha Hilton, 6 p.m., 341.HOPE, ext. 1003 or tammy@hopecenterforkids.com. What it is: An elegant evening to support Hope Center for Kids. Where the money goes: All proceeds will benefit the youth education and employment programs for inner-city youth at Hope Center for Kids.

What it is: A casual evening of charity that allows guests to enjoy the classic Irish traditions of St. Patrick’s Day six months early. The Turfmen will provide entertainment followed by Lemon Fresh Day. Raffle prizes include trips to Las Vegas, Kansas City and Chicago.

Oktoberfest for the Alzheimer’s Association Regency Lake and Tennis Club, 6 p.m., 502.4301 or apalagi@midlandsalz.org

Where the money goes: Proceeds will assist the victims of child abuse.

What it is: This third annual event features German food, beer and entertainment.

Where the money goes: All Memory Walk donations benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. The Midlands Chapter serves 106,000 families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. October 3 The 17th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Civic Auditorium, 8 a.m., www. komennebraska.org or 502.2979. What it is: A 5K Run/1M Family Fun Walk with Vendor Exhibits, Kids for the Cure area, Survivor Celebration and an award ceremony to raise money for breast cancer screening, treatment, research and education. Where the money goes: Seventy-five percent of the proceeds stay in Nebraska to support screening, treatment and education programs. The other 25 percent is sent to the Komen National Research Grant Program. October 9 The 114th Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation and Scholarship Ball Qwest Center Omaha, 554.9600 or www.aksarben.org. 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 fund more than 350 scholarships and accomplish Ak-Sar-Ben’s mission of building a better Heartland for all. October 13 Wine Tasting event to benefit Boys Town National Hotline The Prestige, 810 S. 169th St., 6 p.m., 558.7642 or cdcoz@cox.net. What it is: A wine tasting sponsored by the Southwest Omaha Rotary Night Club to support Boys Town. Where the money goes: Proceeds will support Boys Town National Hotline. October 16 Race to the Holland for Omaha Area Youth Orchestras Holland Performing Arts Center, 238.2044 or www.oayo.org.

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

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What it is: An inaugural race that offers three routes (10K, 5K and one-mile) through downtown that all end at the Holland Performing Arts Center. Refreshments and live music will greet race participants. Where the money goes: All proceeds will be used to enable the OAYO groups to perform in the Holland Center during the 2010/2011 season. OAYO provides musical education programs and opportunities for about 550 students in Omaha each year.

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of people have enjoyed the wine and spirits experience of Brix. The response has been incredible. I’m often asked if Brix is a national chain. Nope. Not a chance. That surprises some people, which surprises me. This is the result of a dream made into a reality by hard-working, real people from right here in Omaha. We’re proud of our community and what we’ve created in Brix.

October 21 The Arthritis’ Foundation’s 11th annual Wine ‘Til Nine Patron tasting, 5:30 p.m.; general tasting, silent auction, 6:30 p.m., 330.2239. What it is: A wine tasting and auction for young professionals and other supporters of the Arthritis Foundation. Honorary chairs are Dr. Erik Otterberg and Liz Otterberg. Where the money goes: The purpose is to raise money for the local arthritis chapter’s program and services. October 23 Free to Breath Memorial Walk Miller’s Landing, 151 Freedom Park Road, 7 a.m., www. freetobreathe.org. What it is: A 5K fun run or one mile memorial walk to raise awareness and research finding for the fight against lung cancer, the number one cancer killed in Nebraska. Where the money goes: All proceeds help support the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s vital research, education and awareness programs. National Lung Cancer Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to decreasing deaths due to lung cancer, and helping patients live longer and better, through research, awareness and advocacy. For more information visit: www. NationalLungCancer Partnership.org. October 26 UNMC’s Ambassador of Hope Gala Qwest Center Omaha, 6:30 p.m., 559.4179 or www. nebraskahope.org. What it is: Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice will honored with the Ambassador of Hope Award at UNMC’s biennial gala. The Ambassador of Hope Award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the right against cancer. Rice’s mother died from breast cancer. Where the money goes: Proceeds support research efforts at UNMC.

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October 29 TeamMates Gala Embassy Suites LaVista, 6 p.m., 390.TEAM What it is: Warren Buffett and legendary college football broadcaster Keith Jackson 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.

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Castle Classic Joslyn Castle event combining classic cars and fashion makes successful debut Story and photos courtesy of Joslyn Castle Trust.

he inaugural Joslyn Castle Classic weekend drew more than 1,250 people to Joslyn’s 5.5 acre estate over a weekend in June to view vintage cars, classic fashions and experience old fashion fun, all while raising an estimated $65,000 for the preservation and restoration of Joslyn Castle and its grounds. The weekend began with a Classic Fashion Show and luncheon. The 150 guests then got a first look at Lafayette 148’s fall collection described as “Italian high renaissance meets 1970s chic for a playfully sophisticated and modern look.” Following the 30-minute show, guests entered the front doors of Joslyn Castle and sat down to a luncheon prepared by John Benker. After lunch, guests toured the Castle and viewed a vintage fashion display assembled by local collector Katie Best. Chair of the Classic Fashion Show and Luncheon was Sheila Glaser. Libby Lauritzen and Ann Pape served as honorary chairs. On Friday evening, Classic Weekend sponsors and participating car owners enjoyed a cocktail party at the home of Al, Delores and Mark Maser. The Maser’s home, the former Brandeis Mansion at 38th Street & Dewey Avenue, was the 2009 Designer Showhouse.

For many, this was the first opportunity to see the home with the Maser’s decorative touches. A 1920s-inspired Jazz & Gin Gala was held on Saturday. The 100 guests, many in classic 1920s fashions, then entered the Castle for a gourmet dinner prepared by Benker. After dinner, guests reentered the tent for desserts and dancing under the stars to Sing Sing Swing Orchestra. Susan McMannama chaired the event the entire weekend. Delores and Al Maser served as honorary chairs. On Sunday more than 1,000 people were rewarded for braving the stormy weather with views of 62 vintage cars and motorcycles displayed throughout Joslyn Castle’s grounds. Many people brought their fathers and grandfathers who reminisced as they viewed the vehicles from the 1900s through the 1970s. The Classic Car Show was organized by local car collector Jerry Vincentini and collector Rich Schultz who gathered the motorcycles on display. The entire weekend was made possible by major support from Mercedes-Benz of Omaha, Valmont, the Maser Foundation and Libby Lauritzen and Ann Pape. A collection of 12 Mercedes-Benz cars were on display throughout the weekend for the public to view and enjoy.

Top Left, Clockwise: Sandi Bruns and Amy Haddad dressed for the Jazz & Gin evening. From left, Susan McMannama, Classic Weekend chair, Sheila Glaser, Classic Fashion Show & Luncheon chair, and Ann Pape, honorary chair, standing next to Al Maser’s 1933 DeSoto. 1927 Marmon Model L Speedster owned by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kannas of Treynor, Iowa, in front of Joslyn Castle. Jane and Tom LaHood arrived to the Jazz & Gin Gala in their vintage 1931 Dodge Brothers. Polo and Jim Davis arrive for the Jazz & Gin Gala with Tom and Jane LaHood’s 1931 Dodge Brothers as a backdrop.

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Botanical Benefit

Pinot, Pigs & Poets

The 42nd annual MMI Garden Walk attracts 1,300 garden guests

New event featuring pork and poetry generates $28,000 for Camp Fire USA

Story and photos courtesy of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Story courtesy of Camp Fire USA. Photos by Corey Ross.

Above: The home of Dr. Steven Williams.

Top: The staff from Dante's Pizzeria Napoletana. Above: Pinot, Pigs & Poets co-chairs Jack McDonnell, Brian Leiferman and Gayle Carstens.

he 42nd annual Munroe-Meyer Institute Guild Garden Walk in June attracted 1,300 guests in June to the lush grounds and gardens of five Omaha families. The Garden Walk featured creative ideas in landscaping, planting and patio treatments at the homes of: Dave and Michele Minnick; Gary and Carol Thompson; Paul and Djel Brown; Jayne Murray and Myron Goede; and Steven Williams, M.D. The tour raised more than $30,000. Those proceeds will benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities through various programs and research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Munroe-Meyer Institute.

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amp Fire USA’s inaugural Pinot, Pigs & Poets event at the Happy Hollow Club in June drew a sold-out crowd and generated $28,000 for youth programs. The evening featured pork dishes by local chefs, 30 Pinot Noirs and performances by local poets. Pork dishes were prepared by Mahogany’s, Stokes, Twisted Fork, Taxi’s, Ryan’s Bistro, The Boiler Room, Dante and Gusto Cuban Café. Guests enjoyed their dishes while poetry was performed on the front lawn of the Happy Hollow Club.

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Power Walk

Beautiful Benefit

The 19th annual JDRF Walk draws crowd of more than 6,500

Keep Omaha Beautiful’s 17th annual golf tournament draws a full field

Story and photo courtesy of JDRF.

Story and photos courtesy of Keep Omaha Beautiful.

n estimated crowd of more than 6,500 walkers representing local corporations, families, schools and other organizations participated in the 19th annual Walk to Cure Diabetes for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in August. This year’s Walk to Cure Diabetes was held at the Lewis & Clark Landing with the fundraising goal of $1 million for diabetes research. Hy-Vee was the presenting sponsor for the Walk and Pat Hensley, Assistant Vice President of Operations, was this year’s corporate chairman. “Hy-Vee is proud to partner with JDRF to find a cure for type 1 diabetes,” Pat Hensley said. “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.” JDRF is a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of type 1 research. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. In a typical year, more than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. In 2009, JDRF funded research projects in 22 countries, including more than 40 human clinical trials.

field of 180 golfers waited out the rain to enjoy a beautiful day at The Player’s Club at Deer Creek in July for Keep Omaha Beautiful Inc.’s 17th annual charity golf tournament. The players enjoyed raffle and pin prizes as well as awards for the top three teams. This year’s top finishers were: 1. InfoUSA; 2. Northwestern Mutual Financial; 3. HDRF. The tournament is designed to promote and support the primary nonprofit organization responsible for Omaha’s litter reduction, beautification projects, recycling, and environmental education for Keep Omaha Beautiful, Inc.

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Above: Congressman Lee Terry, Senator Ben Nelson, HyVee Assistant VP of Operations and 2010 JDRF WALK to Cure Diabetes Corporate Chairman Pat Hensley, Event Emcee and type 1 Diabetic Margaret Bumann and her daughter gather on stage at the 2010 JDRF WALK to Cure Diabetes

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Top: Keep Omaha Beautiful Director Cindy Smilley with members of the winning team from Infogroup. Above: Members of the second-place team from Northwestern Mutual.

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Polo for Patients

Giving Back in Style

Two years after its debut, Nebraska Medical Center event scores impressive encore

Angels Among Us holds benefit on the Street of Dreams

Story and photo courtesy of the Nebraska Medical Center.

Story courtesy of Angels Among Us. Photo by Corey Ross.

ollowing up its debut in 2008, the second Polo for Patients event for the Nebraska Medical Center scored an impressive encore in June. Nearly 1,000 attended Polo for Patients 2010 at Levi Carter Park. That was more than double the number of attendees from the first polo event. The event also raised more than $500,000 for the Patient Assistance Fund. The fund supports non-medical needs of patients and their families. “Polo for Patients was a huge success across the board,” said Randall Hallett, executive director of the office of development at The Nebraska Medical Center. “Our patients come from all 50 states and 26 countries on an annual basis. Some supporting family members arrive for long-term stays of loved ones with no financial ability to go to a hotel, pay for a meal, buy clean clothes, or even afford gas to get back home. This fund helps with that. We are proud to be a leader in not only health care, but in caring for those within our community.” Walter and Suzanne Scott were honorary chairs of the event. Mr. Scott threw out the first “chucker” to begin the polo match. Glenn and Arlene Fosdick were event chairs. The polo match was played by members of the Des Moines Polo Club. The medical center is planning another polo weekend in 2012.

bout 250 people attended the Street of Dreams “Giving Back” Party in July, hosted by Pohlad Custom Homes, Inc. and Interiors Joan and Associates, to support Angels Among Us. The event was held at the Metro Omaha Builders’ Association Street of Dreams house #2, built by Pohlad Custom Homes, Inc. and designed by Kris Patton, ASID and the designers of Interiors Joan and Associates. The event featured delectable hors d’oeuvers by Red White & Blue Catering and the rhythms of Chris Saub. The Street of Dreams was held at Elk Ridge on the Lake near 192nd and Dodge Sts. this year. Guests were invited to tour the homes in the 2010 Street of Dreams and then spend the evening enjoying a “Giving Back” party, in support of Angels Among Us. The evening culminated in the drawing of a winning raffle ticket to take home the Children’s Dream Playhouse, built by Pohlad Custom Homes and valued at $10,000. All proceeds went to Angels Among Us. Event chairs were Lindi Janulewicz, Sara Pohlad and Julie Pohlad. In all, the event raised $13,000 for Angels Among Us. Angles Among Us is a local organization that helps families of children battling cancer by attempting to reduce the amount of stress in their lives so that they can focus more of their attention on their children. They attempt to accomplish this by not only providing financial assistance, but by also fostering a sense of community and providing needed resources and information. For more information, visit www.myangelsamongus.org.

Above: Event chairs Arlene and Glenn Fosdick with polo captain Nacho Figueras.

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Passport to the Cure

Foundation Night

American Cancer Society event draws young professionals to the cause

Capitol School of Hairstyling & Esthetics celebrates an anniversary and a new building with a charity benefit

Story courtesy of the American Cancer Society. Photos by John Gawley.

Story courtesy of Capitol School of Hairstyling & Esthetics. Photo by John Gawley.

he American Cancer Society’s second annual Passport to the Cure treated a crowd of mostly young professionals to a evening of global food and fun at the Kaneko Art Gallery, 1111 Jones St. Themed “A European Gala,” 175 guests enjoyed dishes and entertainment from France, Greece, Spain, Italy and Ireland. Local restaurants specializing in food from the host countries provided the cuisine. Events allowed guests to participate in entertainment from the host countries as well. In total $36,000 was raised The Cancer Society’s mission is to help people stay well, get well, find cures and fight back against cancer. For more information, call393-5801 or visit www.PassportToTheCure Omaha.org or www.cancer.org.

he Capitol School of Hairstyling & Esthetics celebrated its 87th anniversary in August with the opening of a new building and charity event. Capitol hosted its fourth annual Foundation Night -- a benefit for the Alegent Health Lyal McCaig Image Recovery Center. The Lyal McCaig Image Recovery Center, part of the Alegent Health Midwest Cancer Center, is designed to help cancer patients prepare for appearance changes they will experience due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery. The IRC is staffed by clinically trained cosmetologists who understand the side effects associated with cancer treatment. The center was named after Lyal following his passing in 2007 from several forms of cancer. As owner and lead instructor of Capitol, Lyal McCaig’s life-long commitment had always been making people look and feel better. More than 600 people showed up to Capitol’s new location on the corner of 108th and John Galt Blvd. to support the worthy cause. The proceeds from the silent auction, raffle baskets, live date auction, “celebrity waiters,” and hairstyling competitions all totaled well over $10,000. Fringes Salon owner and former pupil of Lyal’s, Carol Cole, was awarded with the first ever Lyal McCaig Lifetime Achievement Award, given to an industry professional that has a commitment to education and community service. Foundation Night was co-chaired by Capitol’s owner, Judy McCaig, and Amy Freshman, Regional Sales Manager for the Aerial Company. For more information on the IRC, contact Sandy Jensen at 402-7174700 or Beki Rainey at (402) 398-6464.

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Golf Fore Kids

Star Power

14th annual CSI golf benefit at Deer Creek raises $70,000

Ndamukong Suh leads Nebraska Golf Classic to another success

Story and photos courtesy of CSI.

Story courtesy of the Nebraska Golf Classic. Photos by Bliss Photography.

Top: Two-Person Challenge winner Beau Reid accepts the trophy on behalf of himself and his partner Jack Struyk. Presenting the award are Sid and Mike Meridith from trophy sponsor SEI Security and title Sponsor Greg Rutherford of Tagge-Rutherford Financial Group. Above: One of the teams from the foursome scramble: Nick Kalin, Colin Adley, Staci Mueller and Shawn Heine.

Top: Event co-chair Matt Hickey, Ngum and Ndamukong Suh and co-chair Sam Tynan. Above: Randy Troxell, Chuck Cooper, celebrity Sterling Sharpe, Charlie Salter and Tony Moody.

he 14th annual Golf Fore Kids, hosted by the Child Saving Institute Guild, drew 144 golfers to The Players Club at Deer Creek in June and raised $70,000 for CSI. Now dubbed the Tagge-Rutherford Omaha Open after its title sponsor, nearly $15,000 in prizes were distributed through premium hole prizes and silent and live auctions. Co-chairs for the event were Jennifer Rutherford, Carol Knobbe and Laura Worick. The 19th Hole awards ceremony was emceed by retired WOWT Sports Director Dave Webber. Child Saving Institute, a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit child welfare organization, is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Since 1892, CSI’s mission has never wavered from providing care for abandoned, neglected and abused children. CSI has met the changing needs for children in the Omaha metro area based on the belief that children are the community’s most valuable resource.

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ormer Nebraska star Ndamukong Suh served as keynote speaker and special guest in July for what proved to be another successful year for The Nebaska Golf Classic, the annual fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Suh spoke at the banquet on July 29 before a crowd of 630 at the Embassy Suites LaVista after mingling with patrons at the VIP reception and signing autographs for other guests in attendance. Guest bid on array of auction items, including Indy 500 penthouse tickets, access to the Home Depot College Football Awards Show and trips to Napa, Florida, Seattle and New York. The following morning , hot, humid weather greeted golfers at Quarry Oaks for the annual golf tournament. After a full breakfast buffet and a few shots on the driving and putting ranges with Suh, the tournament began. The golfers enjoyed crab cake sandwiches and Bang-Bang shrimp from Bonefish Grill and Omaha Steaks hotdogs while playing the picturesque course. After 18 holes, they made their way inside for post-play massages and an awards ceremony. The event surpassed its fundraising goal, netting $225,000 for disease research.

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Royal Reception Participants in the 2010 Ak-Sar-Ben Ball are treated to a weekend of festivities Story courtesy of the Ak-Sar-Ben Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ball Committee. Photos by John Gawley.

he participants in the 2010 Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation and Scholarship Ball, from countesses to Court of Honor inductees, were announced and celebrated during a weekend-long event called Royal Court Weekend. The weekend began on July 31st with the Royal Court Welcome, held at Physicians Mutual. Guests were greeted by Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ball Committee Chairman Amy Schmid and her husband Jeff. The outgoing king, Lee Simmons, and queen, Alison Conley, were also present. Jill Bydalek and Mary Jo Langdon chaired the event. The following morning the participants in the 2010 ball

were formally announced at the Royal Court Brunch. A crowd off 500 gathered at the downtown Doubletree Hotel to hear the formal announcement of the royal court. Mary de Souza and Kelly Thedinger chaired the brunch. Following the Brunch, the Princesses and Heartland Princesses and their mothers met with ball committee members and discussed the ball gowns specially designed by Mac Duggal Couture of Chicago. The 2010 Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation and Scholarship Ball will be held on Oct. 9 at the Qwest Center Omaha. For more information, go to www.aksarben.org.

Top left L-R: First-year Members; Julie Taylor, Julie Kenney, Kelly Thedinger, Dr. Viv Ewing, Heidi Schneiderman, Kathy Neary. Top middle L-R: Second-year Members; Kyle Robino, Gina Greder, Marietta Luellen, Mary de Souza, Mary Jo Langdon Jill Bydalek. Top right front row, L-R: Third-year Members; Ann Blunk, Heather Russell, Amy Schmid, Jeannie Dudzinski, Kelley Stuckey, back row, L-R; Patti Pryor, Mary Johnson. Bottom Left L-R: Gina Greder, Kathy Neary, Dr. Viv Ewing, Julie Kenney, Amy Schmid. Bottom right front row, left to right: Ann Blunk, Gina Greder, Heather Russell, Julie Kenney, Jeannie Dudzinski, back row, L-R: Kelly Stuckey, Patti Pryor.

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Standard Bearer to the King and Queen Miss Jessica Lee Clark, daughter of Dinah and Tim Clark

Standard Bearer to the King and Queen Mr. John Brendan Kelley, son of Kerry and Craig Kelley

Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben 114th Coronation Ball

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feature The Royal Court comprises the Queen, King, Princesses, Escorts, Girl and Boy Pages and Standard Bearers. Omaha Magazine is again pleased and proud to present the Boy and Girl Pages, and a special spotlight on the Standard Bearers. Standard Bearers are selected based on their families' civic and volunteer leadership. Also their families have not been previously honored at the Ball with a page, princess or escort. The standard bearers are high school students. They wear the same costume as the king. These two students also help keep an eye on our pages as they are introduced and are on stage. Interestingly, originally the Standard Bearer positions were filled by men who were somehow related to members of the Women’s Ball Committee. Usually men in their 20’s filled the role, and often they were sons or sons-in-law of a particular Women’s Ball Committee member. More recently, within the last 25 years, the role of Standard Bearer became a position of honor. It was recognized that it was a special opportunity to use that position to honor two additional Omaha families who had not been previously recognized by Ak-Sar-Ben. The 2010-2011 Standard Bearers represent two very distinct and influential families in Omaha. Jessica Lee Clark, the daughter of Dinah and Tim Clark, is a junior at Marian High School. Tim, the CEO of Clark Connection Group, has literally become a “voice of Omaha.” Not only has Tim’s voice been used in commercials to promote the city of Omaha, but he can be heard as the host on Heartland Focus, a weekly talk show that focuses on events and news happening in the Heartland. Tim has spent much of his time

working with the YMCA, Girls Inc., 100 Black Men of Omaha, The Urban League of Nebraska, and the Omaha Community Foundation just to name a few. His wife Dinah is a huge advocate of all of Tim’s endeavors and outside of her position as an Information Technology Project Planning Supervisor at OPPD, she has dedicated herself to Race for the Cure as well as Girls Inc. John Brendan Kelley, our male Standard Bearer, is the son of Kerry and Craig Kelley. Brendan will be entering his junior year at Creighton Prep High School. He represents an Omaha family that reflects a unique form of leadership in Omaha. Brendan’s father Craig, an attorney at Inserra & Kelley Law Offices, spends a great deal of his time building an online network to encourage participation in local fundraisers, benefits, struggling businesses and, most recently, to help individuals find employment. He calls upon people to support the city and he cheerleads the community pride and volunteerism that Ak-Sar-Ben promotes. Craig’s unconventional methods blend well with his wife Kerry’s military accomplishments. Kerry Kelley is the Director of Command, Control, Communications and Computers at USSTRATCOM. She is currently one of the highest-ranking civilian personnel on campus and has been decorated with The Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Medal as well as the Exemplary Civilian Service Award. “The Clark Family and the Kelley Family are great representations of Omaha and the celebration of volunteer leadership,” said Dr. Viv Ewing, Publicity and Photography Chairman of the Women’s Ball Committee.

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2010 Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation Ball October 9 Miss Katherine Marie Albers

Miss Cadence Mary Galles Betsworth

Miss Morgan Jean Beutler

Miss Katherine Margaret Blau

daughter of Trish and Andrew Liakos and Matthew Albers

daughter of Kate and Jeffrey Betsworth

daughter of Sarah and Terry Beutler

daughter of Colleen and David Blau

Master Preston Marsh Brown

Master Joseph Thomas Bunz

Master Charles David Campbell

Miss Katheryn Paige Christensen

son of Kim and Randy Brown

son of Danielle and Scott Bunz

son of Janet and Charles Campbell

daughter of Bobbi and Phillip Christensen

Miss Erin Lynn Davis

Master Daniel Oscar Denenberg

Master John Phillips Dodge

Miss Laura Clarkson Dodge

daughter of Lisa and Dick C.E. Davis II

son of Drs. Tiffany and Steven Denenberg

son of Meg and Nathan Dodge III

daughter of Meg and Nathan Dodge III

Miss Bridget Leigh Duffy

Miss Addison Rachel Dunbar

Master Andrew Eric Falk

Master Ethan Carl Falk

daughter of Melissa and Patrick Duffy

daughter of Courtney and Bradley Dunbar

son of Kim and Carl Falk

Master Joseph Morgan Falk

Miss Anna Sophia Festersen

Master William Nelson Fitzgerald

Master Patrick Thomas Foley

son of Stacey and Kevin Falk

daughter of Paige and Peter Festersen

son of Denise and Tate Fitzgerald

son of Mary and Thomas Foley

Master Seth Raine Forsberg

Master Williams Payne Hancock

Miss Elizabeth Stacie Heim

son of Shawna and Grant Forsberg

son of Traci Hancock and Robert Hancock IV

daughter of Susan and Buck Heim

Miss Anna Katherine Henningsen

Miss Noel Skye Hinsley

Master Henry David Hohman

Master Owen Patrick Hoy

Master Richard Paul Jeffries

daughter of Sarah and David Hinsley

son of Sam and David Hohman

son of Shannon and Dr. David Hoy

son of Richard Jeffries

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daughter of Katie and Doug Henningsen

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Master Benjamin Cutler Jones

Master Joseph Aaron Kirshenbaum

Master Benjamin Jacob Kramer

son of Lisa and Robert Johnson

son of Jeanie and Lance Jones

son of Nikki and Adam Kirshenbaum

son of Beth and David Kramer

Master William Jerome Kubat

Miss Katherine Elizabeth Lewis

Master Colin Michael Mahoney

Miss Meghan Patricia Maynard

son of Michelle and Barry Kubat

daughter of Kimberly and Kevin Lewis

son of Catherine and Dr. Jeff Mahoney

daughter of Trish and Royce Maynard

Miss Gwyneth Hope Medlock

Master Cooper William Mentzer

Master David Nelson Moreano

Master John George Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley

daughter of Anne and Matthew Medlock

son of Karine and Philip Mentzer

son of Rachael and Kenneth Moreano

son of Lisa and Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley

Miss Lauren Patricia Rose Pattermann

Miss Madeline Margaret Payne

Miss Amelia Kay Prescher

Master Michael Pritza

daughter of Nicole and Matthew Payne

daughter of Maureen and Dr. Michael Prescher

son of Judy and Dr. Randall Pritza

Miss Eliana Rachel Sasson

Miss Kaitlyn Rose Scott

Master Sidney Scott

Master David James Simon

daughter of Lise and Dr. Aaron Sasson

daughter of Lori and David Scott

Master Trevor Wyatt Sotak

Miss Mia Grace Stiles

Miss Rebekah Lee Strohmyer

Master Karson Criley Swartzbaugh

son of Leanne and Michael Sotak

daughter of Libby and David Stiles

daughter of Lisa and Jeffry Strohmyer

son of Sue and Kirk Swartzbaugh

Miss Caitlyn Mary Thomas

Miss Olivia Catherine Vovk

Miss Claire Elizabeth Walz

Miss Dori Kiyomi Watanabe

daughter of Amy and John Thomas

daughter of Dr. Patricia and Paul Vovk

daughter of Trish and Ted Walz

daughter of Joy and Gordon Watanabe

Master Matthew John Wilson

Miss Lauren Mary-Claire Zadalis

son of Mary and Jeffrey Wilson

daughter of Michele and Dr. Robert Zadalis

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son of Kim and James Simon

daughter of Laura and Thomp Pattermann

Master Fred Maxwell Johnson

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The Pageantry of Ak-Sar-Ben

The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben is Midwestern-style monarchy celebrating philanthropy, scholarship and family. Yet the glamour of the Ak-Sar-Ben Ball is inescapable -- the gowns, the costumes, the royalty. The evening is a production that takes an entire year of planning by dozens of dedicated committee members, led by the Women’s Ball Committee. A former “queen” herself, Miss Nebraska 2007, Michele Strom, is helping make the pageantry magic happen this year. Her boutique, Winning Crown Boutique, is the official Royal Court Couturier. It seems a fitting choice, as Strom is in the glamorous business of pageant gowns. How does the pageantry of the Ball compare to a beauty pageant? “It is somewhat similar,” Strom said. “When we are designing a dress for the stage of Ak-Sar-Ben, I think of something that will stand out on stage, its movement and flow, something you can’t take your eyes off of,” Strom added. Those familiar with the Ak-Sar-Ben Ball know that the details of the Ball are kept secret until the big night. The Princess gowns are part of the excitement. Strom was able to reveal that, “It is with a designer we use quite a bit through the store. They submitted eight different sketches. Amy (Schmid, Women’s Ball Committee Chair) and I selected the best design.” The official Royal Court Couturier custom designs the Princess www.readonlinenow.com

gowns and handles the fittings for 53 Princesses. The Princess gowns are all the same, but differ year to year. “Everybody who puts on our dresses this year looks fabulous, they are flattering on everyone. The parents are excited about them,” said Tiffany Headley, assistant to Strom. She added, “During the fittings, we black out the windows and close down the shop so nobody can see the dresses.” It’s all part of the Ak-Sar-Ben Ball’s mystique. Winning Crown Boutique, in the Rockbrook Village Shopping Center, opened two years ago. In addition to pageant gowns, the boutique offers gowns, cocktail dresses, casual wear and accessories to the general public. Those looking for ballgowns can stop in and find many styles for different tastes. Popular this year according to Strom are column dresses, fit-to-flare with short trains. In addition to gowns and dresses, Strom offers shoes, bags, accessories and even makeup and hair services right in-store. Strom added, “We are getting in new jewelry pieces in time for the ball!” Strom was quick to acknowledge her hardworking employees. “They all know custom design dresses and the needs of the customers and what looks best on them.” Strom, mother of two young children said, “I am very lucky to have this staff. Without them this would not happen.” september/october | 2010

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Story by Niz Proskocil Photo courtesy of J.P. Hansen

Ambassador of Bliss Omaha author of title about attaining career success garners national attention

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pondering titles for his career advice book, author J.P. Hansen originally chose “Dream Job” before discovering several books with similar names. Searching for words that expressed the sentiment of the book, Hansen pondered “joy” and “love” before stumbling on “bliss.” As defined in the dictionary, bliss means perfect happiness. As defined in his book, The Bliss List: The Ultimate Guide to Living the Dream at Work and Beyond, bliss is meaningful happiness. “I wanted to have a catchy title that really described what the book was about at its core,” Hansen says. “I wanted a fresh word. Bliss has been really underutilized. People love it. I think it draws you in.”

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The Bliss List has helped Hansen, an Omaha executive recruiter, find his bliss as an author on a mission to help the masses attain career and life satisfaction. Since self-publishing and releasing the book earlier this year, the 48-year-old has attracted attention with several book signings and appearances on TV, radio, web sites and in publications around the country. He was featured in the Los Angeles Times as part of Mark Goulston’s career-advice column, “Solve Anything with Dr. Mark.” The Bliss List recently won the Next Generation Indie Book Award in the career category. It also was named a finalist in the career category of the National Indie Excellence Awards. Omaha-based Concierge Marketing and Publishing Services Inc., served as editor and designed the book cover and interior. In the book, which took Hansen about four months to finish, he guides readers through a variety of concepts and techniques to find bliss - and whatever else they desire by changing their attitudes and minds about work and life. He draws on experience in the

corporate world and as a recruiter to provide insight, inspiration and tips on networking, writing a killer resume, handling jobinterview questions, developing a confident attitude and more. “When someone can provide a solution, that’s when you’re really onto something,” he says. “It’s two books in one - mystical self-empowerment plus practical advice. It’s the book I’ve always wanted to read but was never available.” Unlike some business-related books that can come off as “dry,” he says, The Bliss List presents information in an engaging, entertaining manner. Hansen injects his sense of humor throughout the pages. It’s a trait he shares with his childhood pal, the late comedian and actor Chris Farley. The two attended high school together in Madison, Wis. “You can’t be a friend of Farley’s without having a sense of humor,” he says. A Wisconsin native, Hansen attended Boston College and studied economics and English. He worked his way up corporatemanagement ladders at several leading

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companies, including Nestle, Bristol-Myers Squibb and SC Johnson Wax. In 1993, he followed his bliss to Omaha to take a job as a vice president at ConAgra Foods. He later founded Hansen Executive Search Inc., and serves as the company’s president. Outside the office, he enjoys playing guitar, working out and writing. He’s working on a fiction book that he describes as “James Patterson-esque,” referring to the noted thriller novelist. He’s also working on a second Bliss List book, this one geared toward college students. “If Chicken Soup for the Soul can have 25 books, I can have nine,” he says with a laugh. “On my bliss list is to ultimately be a fulltime writer.” One of the best things Hansen says has happened as a result of the book’s success is hearing from people who’ve taken his advice and found their bliss. “When you help others, you help yourself. It’s been an absolute blast.” For more about Hansen’s book, visit www. yourblisslist.com.

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Product, Furniture or Design Detail Lance Hiatt Eurowood Cabinets, Inc. 3415 South 67th Street, Omaha, NE 68106 (Photo: Lance Hiatt) This piece is a dramatic, Asian-inspired, custom, freestanding bar cabinet, made out of espresso stained bamboo and brushed nickel hardware.

Residential â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Over 3,500 Square Feet Richard Klaas, ASID Omaha Interiors & Design 9344 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124 (Photo: Jeffrey Bebee) This large manor house features a generously scaled interior with cherry cabinetry and an aged yet harmonious color palette.

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most have viewed Halloween as a children’s holiday. But a recent survey by the National Retail Federation found that nearly 75 percent of adults plan to take part in some Halloween activity this year, proving that grown-ups enjoy the thrills, chills and spooky fun as much as the little ones! Sales of Halloween costumes, home décor and party goods aimed at adults are up dramatically since 2000, and All Hallow's Eve events geared toward mature audiences are drawing big crowds. Here are just a few of the Halloween happenings for adults going on in the Omaha metro this fall. Metropolis Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater 13th & Mike Fahey (formerly Webster) Street Film Streams has a tradition of bringing classic horror films to the big screen every October (Past films include: The Bride of Frankenstein; The Raven; An American Werewolf in London; and The Exorcist). This year, a sci-fi cult classic will make its debut at the venue. Beginning Fri., Oct. 1 and running through Thurs., Oct. 7, Film Streams will present the 1927 masterpiece Metropolis. This silent feature film in the science-fiction genre was directed by

famed German filmmaker Fritz Lang. Metropolis depicts a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners. The son of the city’s mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences. “Throughout the years, there have been different restorations of the film, though it’s always been considered incomplete,” said Film Streams’ Casey Logan. “In February 2008, a complete version of the film was discovered in Buenos Aires. Roger Ebert has called this latest restoration ‘one of the most important film archival discoveries in history’.” If you’re one for sci-fi thrillers, this one’s definitely worth checking out. “There may also be a special event around one of our Metropolis show times,” Logan said. Check their website for more details. Visit www.filmstreams.org, or call 933-0259 Shelterskelter 15 Shelterbelt Theatre 33rd & California Sts. For fans of ghost stories or grisly tales of murder and mayhem, a visit to the Shelterbelt Theatre might be just what the doctor ordered (Dr. Frankenstein, that is!) Every October, this intimate, non-profit theater tucked in downtown Omaha produces Shelterskelter, an continued on next page

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annual anthology of short plays dealing with horror, suspense, the macabre and dark humor that is sure to entrance adult audiences. “Be afraid, be very afraid!” the theater’s website warns. Executive Director Craig Bond said this year’s production will feature eight short original plays (8-20 minutes each), several of which were written by local playwrights, and all presented by local artists, creatives, and technical staff. Total running time of the production is 90-120 minutes, including intermission. “Shelterskelter is the longest running new play festival in Omaha, so we must be doing something right!” quipped Bond. “It makes for a great evening of Halloweenthemed entertainment.” Shelterskelter 15 opens Thurs., Oct. 7 and runs every Thurs. – Sun. until Halloween, Sun., Oct. 31. Shows start at 8 p.m. Thurs., Fri., and Sat.; at 6 p.m. on Sun. Regular admission is $15, or $12 for students, seniors and Theatre Arts Guild (TAG) members; $20 admission for all seats for the Halloween showing. For more information, go to www.shelterbelt.org

the week of Halloween, aptly named Halloween Run. This year’s Run will depart at 7:30 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 29. “The Run is simply a mystery tour done as a costume party,” Eveland said. We decorate the train in a haunted house theme, and all wait staff dresses up. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress in costume, and most really get into the spirit.” “The Run is the same basic Halloween mystery every year, but with different twists and turns. Holly tweaks the conclusion so that it’s never the same.” The train can accommodate up to 140 guests, but spots for the Run fill up fast. Eveland recommended calling at least two to three weeks ahead to secure a seat on this haunted ride. For more information on booking a mystery tour, visit www.fremontdinnertrain. com, or call 800-942RAIL

Halloween Spooktacular Omaha Symphony Holland Performing Arts Center, 12th & Douglas Sts. If your idea of Murder Mystery & Halloween fun less about Halloween Run Tours being frightened and Fremont Dinner Train grossed out, and more If you’re up for some oldabout enjoying kids in fashioned adventure, hop cute costumes, tasty Omaha Symphony's Halloween Spooktacular event at The Holland. aboard the Fremont Dinner treats and spooky music, Train this Halloween season. The 1940s-era train will take you on a spend your All Hallow's Eve at the Omaha Symphony’s Halloween three-hour journey through the beautiful fall countryside while you Spooktacular. This family-friendly event will be held ON Halloween listen to some wartime music, enjoy an elegant five-course meal, and this year from 2 p.m.– 4 p.m. at The Holland. solve a crime while you’re at it! The Spooktacular 2010 program will include fun, familiar The train offers murder mystery tours on Fri. and Sat. nights, and TV tunes and movie soundtracks that are sure to have both Sun. afternoons year-round. Bruce Eveland, manager of the train, adults and kids smiling and even singing along. Just a few of this said mystery tours run the 18-mile loop departing and returning year’s musical selections: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” to Fremont, while play actors and actresses put on an interactive (Composer John Williams); “Spider-man” (Danny Elfman); show and guests enjoy their meal. “Then each table in the dining Disney’s “Toy Story” (Randy Newman), “The Lion King” (Tim car forms a detective team, and at the end of the train run, [teams] Rice); and “The Addam’s Family” (Vic Mizzy). Maestro Ernest gather the clues the actors left behind and figure out who the killer Richardson will conduct. or killers are,” he said. Omaha Symphony’s Sarah Brownlee said audience members are Titles of some of the train’s recent mysteries include: Maltese encouraged to dress in costume. “The kids will have a costume Murders; Death on the Sleeper Car; Casablanca Express; and Grave contest, and the musicians have one, too…right on stage!” she said. Situation. The Omaha acting troop Class Act Productions, lead by “And a choir group from Papillion-La Vista South is expected to sing Holly Nielsen, puts on the mystery plays. and dance along with some selections.” Mystery tours are $72 on Fri. and Sat. evenings, and $62 on Sun. Kids will also have a chance to visit an instrument petting zoo, afternoons (plus tax and gratuity). Formal attire is required on Fri. and even trick-or-treat, Brownlee added. Ticket prices for this and Sat. tours; business casual attire on Sun. spooky, fun concert-for-all are $9.75 for adults, and $7 for kids. For Every year, the Fremont Dinner Train offers a special mystery tour more information, visit www.OmahaSymphony.org

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Gerda Bailey, owner of Gerda's German Restaurant & Bakery. Gerda's 20th Annual Oktoberfest is Sept. 10 & 11.

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PETROW'S 551-0552 Serving Nebraska since 1903. Featuring Nebraska’s great steaks and American classics. Petrow’s has been a tradition in Omaha for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features an original 50’s soda fountain. Dining is casual. Hours M-Sat 6-9:30 and closed on Sunday.

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RED ZONE BBQ 431-9663 (OMAHA) 2056 North 117th Ave. Featuring hand-treated smoked meat wiith the best ingredients. "Sports-Bar-BQ" atmosphere with over 100 seats in the house. Carry-out and catering available. Open Mon-Sun 11am - 9pm.

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DEL MARE ITALIAN + SEAFOOD 614-7660 (OMAHA) 801 S. 169th St. (169th & Pacific) Del Mare fresh Italian menu features dishes from classic to contemporary that are full flavored and healthy. We invite you to come in and experience a meal that has been prepared from scratch with the freshest ingredients. Then you will see what we mean by fresh Italian at Del Mare. www.delmareomaha.com

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DON CARMELO'S 2 LOCATIONS (OMAHA) Tradition - Excellence - Value! Two locations: Rockbrook Village (933-3190) 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 LO SOLE MIO RISTORANTE ITALIANO 345-5656 (OMAHA) 3001 So. 32nd, Ave. 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! 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.

5180 Leavenworth • 402-553-6774 www.gerdasgermanrestaurant.com

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NICOLA’S 345-8466 (OMAHA) 13th & Jackson. Nicola’s offers a distinctive, tempting menu of upscale Italian dishes, including Lobster Ravioli, Classic Carbonara & Mediterranean Lasagna in an alluring environment. Also enjoy an Extensive Wine List & Full Bar on our Outdoor Garden Patio while you dine. Nicola’s also offers Catering & Desserts To Go for your private party or business gathering. OSCAR'S PIZZA AND SPORTS GRILLE (OMAHA) Oscar's Pizza and Sports Grille is West "O"s number one family sports bar and grille. With over 30 HDTVs and four HUGE screens, you will never miss your favorite team. Got a large group? No problem! Oscars has a party room. Call for availability. Open 7 days a week. www.readonlinenow.com

402-590-COAL | www.pitchpizzeria.com | 5021 Underwood Avenue Happy Hour Monday-Friday september/october | 2010

Race cars and Motorcycles hanging from the ceiling! Corvettes in the dining room! Over 30 T.V.s to watch your favorite games. We have a full menu with Ribs, Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches and of course Steak! We feature Jumbo size Chicken Wings with 18 different types of Award-Winning sauces. Our Atomic hot sauce is so hot that you have to sign a waiver to eat them!

3320 Mid America Drive • Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712.322.0101 • www.quakersteakandlube.com

Always a Large Selection of Fresh Fish

4150 south 144th street • omaha • 894-9411

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PITCH COAL-FIRE PIZZERIA 590-COAL (2625) 5021 Underwood Ave. Coal-fire flavor and fresh, hard-to-find-elsewhere ingredients. That's Pitch in historic Dundee. Unless you've been to the Northeast recently or Naples, Italy, you probably haven't experienced a pizza like it. Coal-fire is a part of an Italian pizza-making heritage. Coal-fire ovens generate 1,000 degrees of heat that produces a crisp, light crust with a distinct but slight charcoaled flavor. It's Naples, old-style cooking. Pitch your own ingredients on top or try one of our signature pizzas that blend the freshest meats and veggies with our traditional sauce. The result: an authentic pie that you won't mistake for any other. www.pitchpizzeria. com SAM AND LOUIE'S MULTIPLE LOCATIONS www.samandlouiesnyp.com. Sam and Louie's is a casual family dining restaurant, with an oldies feel. We specialize in New York style pizza, but have a wide variety of options for any taste bud. Serving hoagies, pastas, calzone, stromboli, salads and more. Offering ice cold beer, wine, and now Gluten Free Pizzas! SPEZIA (OMAHA) 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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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. $$

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

VALENTINO’S Seven 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. www.omahapublications.com

ZIO’S PIZZERIA SEVERAL OMAHA LOCATIONS Three locations: 7834 Dodge St. (391-1881), 12997 W. Center Rd. (330-1444), and 1109 Howard St. in the Old Market (344-2222). DELIVERY, DINE-IN, and CARRY-OUT. 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. $

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. $

MEXICAN 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. $ JULIO’S MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 510 S 13th St. (402) 345-6921. 2820 S 123rd Ct. (402) 330-2110 Julio’s Restaurant is a locally owned Omaha original. Enchiladas, tacos, tostadas, taco salads and, of course, fajitas. You haven’t had nachos unless you’ve had Julio’s nachos. A number of meatless dishes including a garden fajitas with over nine different vegetables! Kids items from macaroni & cheese to kiddie tacos to chicken fingers. www. tconl.com/~julios/ LA MESA MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 110th & Maple; 156th & Q; Ft. Crook RD & 370; 84th & Tara Plaza; Lake Manawa Exit (Council Bluffs). Come enjoy an authentic Mexican taste experience at La Mesa! From mouthwatering enchilada’s to fabulous fajitas, La Mesa has something for every connoisseur of Mexican fare to savor. Top it off with one of La Mesa’s famous margaritas. So, kick back in the funfriendly atmosphere and you’ll see why La Mesa has been voted Omaha’s # 1 Mexican Restaurant Seven Years in a Row!!!!!! MARIA BONITA MEXICAN CUISINE SOUTH OMAHA- 20 & L ST. Maria Bonita Mexican Cuisine is a unique restaurant located in South Omaha- 20 & L St. We offer authentic Mexican “casero style” cuisine with a heritage from Hidalgo, Mexico. Our natural flavored drinks are made from scratch daily and we also offer a wide vairety of flavorful snowcones. A fun, upbeat environment emphasized by our valued staff and convenience of take-out to serve time-concerned consumers. We host authentic fiesta theme parties! Talk to our catering coordinator. Follow us on Facebook! Visit our website-MariaBonitaOnline.com Call us at 402.731-0243 www.readonlinenow.com

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Located on 8013 South 83 rd Ave. La Vista, NE 68128

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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 choose 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. $

[award winning] happy hour appetizers sushi [see for yourself] [best of omaha • 3 years running]

village pointe shopping center 295 n. 170th st., omaha 402-779-2900 www•konagrill•com for directions and menu

happy hour drinks and eats from $3 • sushi • steaks soups • sandwiches • noodles • salads • pizzas

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WAVE BISTRO ASIAN FUSION CUISINE 496-8812 (OMAHA) 4002 N 144th St (One Blk N. of Maple St&West Side of 144th St) Step into a world where green waves suspend in the air, an intimate interior as mouth watering aromas waft thru the air. White linen table cloths, show plates & flowers. Wave Bistro presents the best Asian Cuisine in Omaha with a European twist. One of a kind dishes from scratch such as Cashew Crusted Salmon to Tea Smoked Duck-a balance between contemporary & traditional food to create an exciting dining experience. Full service bar. Mon-Thurs 11:00AM-9:00PM,Fri-Sat 11:00AM-10:00PM. All Credit Cards Accepted.

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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. OKINAWA SUSHI 991-0022 (OMAHA) Located at 12240 L Street. Featuring the finest Chinese and Japanese cuisine with a variety of sushi. Enjoy the casual family friendly atmosphere. Hours: Mon-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon-10 p.m.

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. $

SPECIAL DINING GERDA’S GERMAN RESTAURANT & BAKERY 402-553-6774 (OMAHA) 5188 Leavenworth St (402-553-6774) Omaha’s only Authentic German Restaurant. A little piece of Germany in Omaha. Gerda herself makes homemade spaetzle, schnitzels and rouladen. Fresh made soups, red cabbage, sauerkraut and dumplings are a few other treats. Stay for dessert of black forest cake or grab fresh bakery for breakfast on your way out. www.gerdasgermanrestaurant.com www.readonlinenow.com

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. JAIPUR BREWING COMPANY 402-392-7331 (OMAHA) 10922 Elm St. Rockbrook Village. A casual restaurant in a ralaxed atmosphere. Lunch; Chicken Tikki Naan with Chutney; Tandoori Chicken & Muligatanny soup. Dinner entrees include fresh vegetables dishes, grilled colorado lamb sirloin, Sushi grade Ahi, Tandoori marinated grilled salmon, Tandoor grilled beef tenderloin, to name a few. Wide selection of wines & liquor, on site brewed beer. Lunch: Thurs. & Fr. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Sun.-Thurs. 5:30 p.m.-9:45 p.m.; Fri & Sat. 5:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m. 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. MARRAKECH AT THE BRANDEIS BRANDEIS BUILDING (OMAHA) 210 South 16th Street, Suite 104, Omaha, Nebraska 68102 Marrakech at the Brandeis Food Court- Indulge your senses with the fresh, nutritious and aromatic ingredients found in our gourmet Moroccan spiced sandwiches and soups. We invite you to savor the uncompromising quality found in such offerings as our; Pepper Crusted Salmon Wrap, Tomato and Eggplant and our Tomato, Braised Short Rib Baguette and Vegetable soup. SCOOTER'S COFFEEHOUSE MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Scooter's Coffeehouse is proud to be a 10 year running winner of BEST OF Omaha in the Coffee Category. We strive to be the best in everything we do; Best Specialty Coffee, Latte's, and Smoothies made with the best ingredients available. Coffee with Character, It's what we are all about!

$4.99 lunch specials M-F Nightly Dinner specials Monday 10 wings for $4.00 Tuesday $8 Medium 1 topping pizzas Wednesday $4.50 Any Burger with fries Thursday 5-11 $1.50 Tacos Friday& Saturday 10oz NY Strip $9.99 Online at

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Pasta Amore a classic spot LUNCH: Mon.-Fri.: 11a.m.-2p.m. DINNER: Mon.-Sat.: 4:30p.m-Close Private Party Rooms Business Luncheons Outdoor Dining Catering Rockbrook Village • (108th & Center) (402) 391-2585 • Fax: 391-0910 www.pastaamore.net

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12240 l street

omaha, ne

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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.

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801 CHOPOUSE AT THE PAXTON 402-341-1222 1403 Farnam St. Designed with a 1920's era New York Chophouse in mind, 801 is the epitome 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.

CASCIO'S STEAK HOUSE 402-345-8313 Since 1946, Cascio’s Steak House has been Omaha’s #1 steakhouse. The Cascio family established high standards of top quality food which is carefully prepared and promptly served by the friendly staff. Minutes south of the old market. The perfect place to hold your entire banquet and party needs Cascio’s has 7 party rooms handling groups of 10-400 people. www.casciossteakhouse.com

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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. $$

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OMAHA PRIME 341-7040 (OMAHA) 415 S. 11th St. (Old Market). Only restaurant featuring complete Prime beef. Open six days a week, Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m.-close. $$-$$$

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NY Style Pizza • Hoagies • Pastas Calzone • Stromboli Salads Ice Cold Beer • Wine Now Serving Gluten Free Pizzas!

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The Reef Lounge

2121 S. 73 St.

Open til 2:00 am • Live music Fri and Sat starting at 10:00 pm

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Rotella’s Italian Bakery Inc. invites you to experience the flavor and variety on our all new website. 64 Years of Selling Great Steaks!

1620 S. 10th 1 mile south of Qwest Center 345-8313 • www.casciossteakhouse.com

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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. six days a week. $-$$

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West Omaha 12997 W. Center Road 330-1444

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

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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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SPENCER'S FOR STEAKS AND CHOPS 280-8888 OLD MARKET 102 South 10th Street. At Spencer’s we strive for only the finest dining experience. Our dinner menu includes prime grade beef and we also collaborate with local farmers and ranchers to bring in only the finest product. Check out our award winning wine list. Sun.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-1 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-11 p.m. www.specersforsteaksandchops.com

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NICOLA’S IN THE OLD

Family Owned & Operated Authentic Italian Cuisine Party Rooms Available Carry Out Available

Shadow Lake Towne Center Papillion, NE

Serving Lunch & Dinner

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The Official Restaurant of the Holland Performing Arts Center’s Broadway Series

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

Enjoy a distinctive & tempting menu of upscale Italian dishes, including Lobster Ravioli, Classic Carbonara & Mediterranean Lasagna. Offering an Extensive Wine List, Full Bar, Outdoor Garden Patio, Catering Follow us on... & Desserts To Go. NICOLASINTHEOLDMARKET.COM phone number

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Stella’s Bar and Grill

“Serving World Famous Hamburgers since 1936” 106 Galvin Rd • Bellevue, NE • 402-291-6088 • Open Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Sweet Potato Beet Salad A Marks Bistro customer favorite (serves 2)

Sweet Potato Puree 1 medium sweet potato 1Tbsp. sour cream 1/4 tsp. chopped fresh garlic salt and pepper to taste Roast potato in oven until soft, then peel. Combine all ingredients together and fold until fully incorporated. Marinated Beets 1 large or 2 small garden beets 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/4 chopped red onion salt and pepper to taste Cook beets in boiling water for about 25-30 minutes until able to pierce with a sharp knife easily, then rinse and peel the beets. Cut into small dice and combine with other above ingredients. Salad 3 oz. cleaned baby spinach 1 oz. red wine vinegar 3 oz. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. honey salt and pepper to taste 2 oz. sweet potato puree 1 oz. marinated beets 1 Tbsp. toasted almonds Combine spinach, red wine vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper; top with sweet potato puree, then marinated beets. Finally, garnish with toasted almonds. www.readonlinenow.com

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Steve Bolen Marks Bistro

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people are born knowing what they want to do for a career. Others, like Steve Bolen, executive chef at Marks Bistro, stumble onto their careers entirely by accident. Although he has always had a fondness for cooking, Bolen never thought he would one day become a chef. But with both parents and a brother involved in the restaurant business, how could he avoid it? He says with a laugh, “I guess you could say it’s a family affair.” During his college years, Bolen held part-time jobs working at restaurants while studying to become an elementary school teacher. When he realized that cooking was his forte, he left behind his desire to teach others and began teaching himself, taking full-time positions at restaurants where he could learn hands-on about the culinary arts. Though he never received any formal degree from a culinary school, Bolen has 22 years of experience under his belt, gained working at a number of well-known Omaha eateries, including Vivace, Upstream Brewery, Champps Americana, and Abercrombie’s. As for his position as executive chef at Marks Bistro, it was another moment of fate when the position opened up after the chef left in 2007. Bolen applied and has now been working at the Dundee eatery for three years. "Steve has a lot of attributes valuable to us," says Molly Romero, one of the owners of Marks Bistro. "He has a strong work ethic, is creative, and communicates very well between the front and back of the house. "He has a really stable character that, in turn, creates a stable work environment for everyone else; that's one of the main reasons why we made him a partner and shareholder of Marks, which is really uncommon for small businesses to do." Bolen describes himself as a passionate true lover of food. Enjoying food is not simply about eating but also about the work that goes into the handling and preparation, he said. He feels there are never enough hours in the day to work with food and experiment with ingredients, which is why even during his off time, he is cooking. Rather than going out to eat, Bolen loves to grill pork and chicken at home. Come rain, shine or snow year-round, he’s out there manning the grill. Bolen says the best advice he received about cooking came from his grandfather. He told him that, if anything is worth doing, it is worth doing right, which is why the Macaroni & Cheese, his signature dish at Marks Bistro, is always made to perfection. september/october | 2010

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