While the #stayhome campaign is active to prevent infection with the COVID-19 virus, other people are looking for a way to find food because the measures taken by the state of Nebraska have forced the closure of 244 institutes in the state’s school districts. without having a return date. However, this situation has not stop […]
Culture
You Are What You . . . Dish and Buzz ideas for this quarantine
1. Channel Your Inner Bartender. You don’t need to have eighteen bottles of arcane liqueurs and a vial of elf sweat to make a cocktail. You likely have most of what you need already. A simple search for “cocktail recipes” or a specific drink will get you on your way. 2. Make Homemade Stock. Homemade […]
Classics and moderns movies – alternatives for your quarantine entertainment
1. Festival Faves. Dig through the Omaha Film Festival archives, they’ve recently posted links to dozens of films from past OFFs. It’s a curated a collection of links available on Hulu, Netflix, TubiTV and Amazon. Two inspiring documentaries to start with: “Pick of the Litter” and “Biggest Little Farm.” Full list available on the Omaha […]
What does the Catholic church celebrate during the holy week?
Until recently Easter was a time of vacation and relaxation in some countries, today the scenario has changed. The threat of being infected with the COVID-19 virus makes us protect ourselves at home without being able to comply with religious traditions. Despite the quarantine, many parishioners have chosen to meditate and rejoice with their loved […]
Unemployment claims climb to even more dramatic heights
After unemployment claims spiked to historic altitudes last week, today’s numbers show the trend continuing. Across the United States 6.6 million people have now filed for unemployment benefit claims, double the last week’s number. In Nebraska more than 25,000 have filed up nearly 9,000 from the week before when the Department of Labor said 40 […]
Hospitals safe from ICE, attorneys say
Illustration of the virus that causes Covid-19 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As fear spreads along with the coronavirus, local attorneys say one thing no one should have to worry about is walking into Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody inside a hospital or clinic. The Immigrant Legal Center, which services area refugees, […]
Your Mind is Not Quarantined – Ideas for Learning New Things
Can you think of something we missed? Share your tips! 1. Do It. While Do Space is closed to the public, members can access a new line of free digital services. Besides regular programming, explore new topics like Twitch streaming, Augmented Reality, Stencyl game design and the Census. Info on the Do Space Events Calendar, Blog and Facebook Page. (LS) 2. Research Your […]
Artist’s drawings for English-Spanish language children’s book featured in exhibit
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 […]
Raices de Mexico in Omaha
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 […]
Omaha Storm Chasers part of Minor League Baseball push to cultivate Latino market – Part 1
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 […]