by Leo Adam Biga Omaha fine art drawer Joseph Broghammer got more than expected in 2015 at the Puerto Vallarta, Mexico artist residency program offered by art collectors and patrons Karen and Robert Duncan of Lincoln, Nebraska. Little did he know that the couple’s dog, Chica, would steal his heart and become the […]
An important group has formed in the city of Omaha that combines the culture and tradition to present a musical and visual show with a dash of unmistakable mystical elements: Raices de Mexico. The idea started to take shape back in 2008, but it wasn’t until 2009 that it was officially presented, but it was […]
Baseball has long been an international sport. Its deep roots throughout Asia, Latin America, South America,Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico are well reflected in minor and major league team rosters in the United States. To see this Latin influence, look no further than the Triple A Omaha Storm Chasers. The current roster includes players with […]
(Pictured Left to Right: Zhomontee, Regina Palmer, Echelle) A year ago, Omaha South High Magnet School and SNAP Productions set the local theater scene abuzz with their joint staging of the Tony Award-winning In the Heights. The all-star production of current and former South students, school performing arts staff, and community theater veterans […]
Grain elevators, not skyscrapers, fill the view outside Paul Serrato’s home now that the jazz pianist-composer is back in Omaha after decades in New York City. Serrato was a New York sideman, soloist and band leader. When not performing, he haunted clubs to see countless legends play. An avid collector, he helped himself to rare […]
Mientras el cálido sol invitaba a los jóvenes de Omaha a disfrutar los últimos días de alberca, cafés al aire libre o paseos en bicicleta, Amor Habbab-Mills, Mina Davis y Emilio Herrera decidieron estar en la Plaza de la Raza para encabezar una protesta contra la rescisión del programa DACA anunciada la semana pasada por […]
During the months of April and May, the Mujeres y Valores (Women and Values) program once again took place at the Completely Kids facilities. Maria Otilia Montelongo, one of the event’s organizers, explained that this program was started by a religious woman who now lives in South Dakota, and is based on a similar program […]
Just like the community that forged him, the dreams of South Omaha native and historian Gary Kastrick don’t die easy. The educator developed the Project Omaha teaching museum at South High, but when he retired the school didn’t want it anymore. For years he stored his collection’s thousands of artifacts at his home while seeking […]
[:en]It’s Friday night and Oscar Gonzalez, better known as DJ Chocheman, is getting ready to start a live mix for Lobo 97.7 FM at the Tequila Night Club (3050 L St.). He arrived at said club “by chance,” but it was thanks to this that he managed to become part of the team of radio […]
Third Thursdays: Art + Community, 6-9 p.m. El Museo Latino | 4701 South 25th Street El Museo Latino invites you to enjoy an evening at the museum on the Third Thursday of each month for exhibit openings, artist talks, food, drinks and great fun. A sampling of Latino foods to enjoy as well as a […]
