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Stir Concert Cove throws things back to the 'Summer of '99' with Creed, Finger Eleven
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Council Bluffs' Stir Cove announced Grammy Award-winning rockers Creed will perform during Summer Concert Series. The "Higher" singers will be joined by Finger Eleven on July 20. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format,...
Fliers can reserve parking at Omaha's airport, saving both time and money
OMAHA, Neb. — Fliers can save a little time and money at Omaha's airport. Eppley Airfield said guests can now reserve a parking space in the Park Omaha North Economy Parking Lot, located off Abbott Drive just before the north garage entrance. Reservations can be made here. Guests can...
Nebraska Casinos eying growth as sports betting brings in more than $2.6 million
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A year has passed since the first legal sports bet in Nebraska, and casinos in the state have brought in more than $2.6 million. The first bets were placed last June at the WarHorse Casino in Lincoln, and officials say the industry has expanded as more and more people take interest.
Styx and Foreigner 2024 – CHI Center
The Styx and Foreigner 2024 tour swings through Omaha at the CHI Center in August 2024. The Styx and Foreigner 2024 tour swings through Omaha at the CHI Center in August 2024. “Ten years is a long enough wait for two powerhouse and legendary classic rockers to hit the road together again! STYX and FOREIGNER – who continue with the next leg of their two-year Farewell Tour – team up this summer for the “Renegades & Juke Box Heroes” co-headlining trek, produced by Live Nation. Legendary British rocker, John Waite, will bring his #1 songs, “Missing You” and “When I See You Smile” to the party, rounding out a great night of hits.” [CHI Health Center]
Record holiday travel expected for Fourth of July week
OMAHA, Neb. — As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, travel numbers are soaring to new heights not seen since 2019, according to AAA. AAA reports that nearly 80 million people across the United States are expected to travel more than 50 miles from home for the Fourth of July holiday, surpassing pre-pandemic records.
A Spacey Experience: Dark Star Orchestra at Astro Amphitheater
One of my first Deadhead shows, in college, was at an Iowa City bar called Gabes. In spring 1996, Jerry Garcia’s death was still fresh in the minds and hearts of the Deadheads, and a Chicago-area band called Uncle John’s Band filled the sonorous void for many. A...
River City Six: Buf Reynolds Sechser, Omaha Fashion Week
Meet Buf Reynolds Sechser, the Producer at Omaha Fashion Week (omahafashionweek.com). Tell us a little about your business. – Omaha Fashion Week (OFW) began in 2008 as an event held in the heart of the Old Market for 2,000 people. It has grown to become the fourth largest organized fashion week event in the country, and the first to make show participation completely free of charge for designers.
Kirk Whalum to Headline the Omaha Jazz Experience on July 20
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of jazz at the Omaha Jazz Experience on Saturday, July 20 at Stinson Park. It’s a two for one special: two amazing Grammy artists for the price of one. The amazing 12-time Grammy nominee and Grammy winner, Kirk Whalum, will headline the festival, while two-time Grammy nominee Jonathan Butler will grace the stage right before Whalum. In addition, Omaha’s favorite soulful, blues and jazz band, The Toast, will kick off the festivities starting at 5:00 p.m. This event is the annual fundraiser for HALLINS (HALLINSCorp.com). Donate and/or buy tickets at HALLINSCorp.com, or visit eventbrite.com.
Live Review: Roger Daltrey, Inhaler; The Goalie’s Anxiety… Bokr Tov, B.B. Sledge tonight…
On one hand, I was surprised at the light turn-out for the Roger Daltrey/Inhaler free concert at Memorial Park Friday night. On the other hand, I had to wonder how many people under the age of 30 know who Roger Daltrey is and was. To underscore the latter perception, Omaha...
Poppy, OPL's Pop-up Mobile Library
We learn about Poppy, the mobile pop-up library from Omaha Public Library. David Dick also stops by to tell us about the book Babel by R.F. Kuang. David started in broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has worked for a number of radio and television stations around the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat.
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