This month has the Presidents’ Day Story Walk at the Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront.
More at:
https://theriverfrontomaha.com/events/?&eventid=8021
This month has the Presidents’ Day Story Walk at the Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront.
More at:
https://theriverfrontomaha.com/events/?&eventid=8021
Enjoy flowers and more at the Flower Festival at St. Cecilias’s.
This Omaha event runs:
Saturday, January 25, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Sunday, January 26, Noon to 5:00 pm.
Learn more at:
https://stceciliacathedral.org/flower-festival
https://www.cathedralartsproject.org/
This Omaha event on 14 December begins at 4PM and free thanks to The Riverfront!
Please use the west entrance to KANEKO and bring hats, glove, mittens and socks for the local homeless shelters.
Besides the walk through the amazing light displays, enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies.
KANEKO
1111 Jackson St
Omaha, NE 68102-2824
Learn more at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1366393614322010
https://www.facebook.com/nebraskawander
https://thekaneko.org/
The Holiday Cultural Festival is a celebration of many different countries and cultures.
This Omaha event has crafts, musicians and dancers performing and holiday treats available for purchase.
It’s best to purchase tickets in advance and is free for museum members.
The Durham Museum
801 S 10th St.
Omaha, NE 68108
More at:
https://www.facebook.com/TheDurhamMuseum
https://durhammuseum.org
27 November, Wednesday, 6:00 pm
Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade at Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion.
The 17th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade starts at 6 pm with fireworks afterwards.
More information for this Papillion event at:
https://shadowlaketownecenter.com/
Shadow Lake Towne Center
7775 Olson Drive, Suite 205
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-0046
29 November, Friday
Union Station Tree Lighting Ceremony with music and performances by Camille Metoyer Moten, Bellevue Little Theater, along with crafts, cookie decorating, scavenger hunt and Santa.
This Omaha event runs 4:00 – 8:00 pm with tree lighting around 7:00 pm.
Best to get tickets early. Register online or call 402-444-5071 by November 27.
More information at:
https://durhammuseum.org/christmas-at-union-station
The Durham museum
801 S 10th Street
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 444-5071
29 November, Friday
Lights of Aksarben at Stinson Park features the Stinson Tower lighting, Santa, cookies, hot cocoa, face painting and more!
This Omaha event runs from 6:00 -8:00 pm
More information at:
https://www.aksarbenvillage.com
2285 South 67th Street
Omaha, NE, 68106
30 November
Winter Wonderland in Downtown Papillion has many pre-events happening as early as 10:00 am for an entire day of activities
The lighting ceremony begins 6:00 pm.
For more information and a detailed list of all the events at:
https://www.papillionfoundation.org/winter-wonderland-2024
1 December, Sunday
Santa’s Sleigh Ride & Tree Lighting starts at 1:00 pm with the tree lighting at 6:00 pm
More information and detailed activities at:
https://www.cityoflavista.org/2165/Santas-Sleigh-Ride-Tree-Lighting
Enjoy Greek food, music and dancing at Omaha’s Original Greek Festival at Park and St. Mary’s Avenue.
This Omaha event runs 15-17 August and has some changes to the previous years.
1. It starts on Thursday.
2. It ends on Saturday.
3. It is cashless.
Thursday: 5:00 – 10:45 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 10:45 PM
Saturday: 11 AM – 10:45 PM
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
602 Park Avenue
Omaha, NE 68105
More information at https://greekfestomaha.com
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From our friends at the Crossroads Festival:
”
We’ve got some thrilling news to share with you!
The Festival is happening right now August 4-11, 2024 and it is totally FREE this year!
Join us and get ready for a groundbreaking collaboration, exciting growth and a musical experience like no other.
The 2024 festival in 30 seconds!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amziWVhsZOw
Check our full schedule here!
Full Schedule
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/?mc_cid=2ca4454681&mc_eid=25a1dde421
…
with big SHOWCASE concert
at The Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
on August 9th, 7-10pm
“
I am at one of my personal favorite Omaha festivals, the Santa Lucia Festival!
Enjoy great Italian food (mostaccioli with meatballs, mostaccioli with sausage, pizza, cannoli), bands and more!
Don’t miss out! Only today and tomorrow left. Weather is great tonight.
Little Italy
10th and William
More at:
https://www.santaluciafestival.com
Veterans in Business Forum, 19 July 2024
Guest Speaker: Kiley Phelps
Kiley Phelps is the Small Business Development Centers, (SBDC) center director for the Omaha region. As an Omaha native, Phelps is passionate about helping the community grow. Phelps was previously a business consultant with NBDC and assisted business owners through all stages of the business development process, with focuses on business planning and financial analysis. Phelps also has prior experience in the fields of supply chain management and data analytics. She has earned her BSBA and MBA from UNO.
Nebraska Business Development Center:
The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) provides confidential, one-on-one business consulting services to any Nebraskan entrepreneur or business owner seeking to start, grow, or transition a company through 4 programs of service. Most NBDC services are available at not cost. With locations in 8 cities across the state ensure accessibility of services to all Nebraskans.
During the July VIBF, Kiley Phelps of the NBDC will give an overview of Benchmarking and Market Research. Benchmarking and market research are vital for small business success. Benchmarking allows businesses to compare their performance against industry standards, identifying strengths and weaknesses to drive improvement. Market research helps understand customer preferences, market trends, and competitive landscape, enabling businesses to tailor their offerings and make informed decisions.
Time: 0800 – 0900 (8:00 AM- 9:00 AM)
Location: UNO
College of Business Administration
Mammel Hall, Room 117
6708 Pine Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68182
Contact: Michel Thornhill
info@littlemountainwebdesign.com
All are welcome to attend.
RSVPs are requested but not required.
info@littlemountainwebdesign.com
VIBF: Veterans in Business Forum
www.veteransinbusinessforum.org
402.932.7243
ICYMI, Please enjoy our College World Series posts from this year with more to come!
2024
Please check out our posts on the College World Series and share!
Omaha Interview: Alec Woockman, the Executive Sous Chef at Levy Restaurants
https://www.omahanebraska.com/blog/omaha-interview-alec-woockman/
Omaha Event: College World Series Food Tasting, 12 June
https://www.omahanebraska.com/blog/omaha-event-college-world-series-food-tasting-12-june/
Omaha Event: College World Series- Food Tasting-The Fan Food
https://www.omahanebraska.com/blog/omaha-event-college-world-series-food-tasting/
Omaha Event: College World Series Pre-Game Press Conference, 12 June
https://www.omahanebraska.com/blog/omaha-event-college-world-series-pre-game-press-conference-12-june/
Omaha Interview with Amy Hornocker, Executive Director, College World Series of Omaha, Inc.
https://www.omahanebraska.com/blog/omaha-interview-with-amy-hornocker-executive-director-college-world-series-of-omaha-inc/