Omaha Event: Omaha Light Walk, 14 December

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/

Omaha Event: Holiday Cultural Festival, 6 December

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

Omaha Area Events: Holiday Lighting

Holiday themed poster on wooden wall with dates and locations of different Holiday Lighting in the Omaha area for 2024. Text is below with additional information.

Holiday Lighting 2024

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

Omaha’s Original Greek Festival, 15-17 August

Enjoy Greek food, music and dancing at Omaha’s Original Greek Festival at Park and St. Mary’s Avenue.

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox church in background, tent and road closed sign in foreground

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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Omaha Event: Crossroads Festival, 4-11 August

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

Omaha Event: Santa Lucia Festival Photographs

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

 

Santa Lucia Arch with statue and throne
Santa Lucia Festival band stand
Special cart at Santa Lucia Festival

Omaha Event: Veterans in Business Forum, 19 July

 

Text for flyer is below

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

College Word Series Posts

ICYMI, Please enjoy our College World Series posts from this year with more to come!

Charles Schwab Field Omaha at night with white and blue sign lit and state at center

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/