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Entertainment: DJ’s Dugout & Blazin’ Pianos ............................... 8Downtown Art: Trip the Light Fantastic .......................................10Downtown Fashion: Spring Forward .......................................... 12Feature: A Pedal Party on Wheels ...............................................16Cover Story: Autumn Pruitt, Bliss Bakery ....................................18Special Section: Summer Fun in Omaha .....................................21Downtown Story: Zesto, A CWS Legend Returns ...................... 25Downtown Dining: Zin Room ..................................................... 27Advantage Coupons: Special Advertising Section ......................29ODID: Downtown Caters to Our Customers ................................. 35Feature: New at the Zoo ............................................................. 37Insurance: Insurance Matters ......................................................39Old Market Map ...........................................................................40Merchants & Attractions ................................................................41Calendar ....................................................................................... 44

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For locals or visitors looking to enjoy a fun night out, there might be no better destination than omaha’s own DJ’s Dugout. and, with a new venue in North Downtown,

omahans can get their DJ’s fix at one of three locations. standing prominently on the corner of 10th and capitol,

DJ’s Dugout is omaha’s ultimate sports bar. occupying over 11,000 square feet, the restaurant boasts forty 50-inch plasma televisions, eight high-definition big-screen projectors, and an awe-inspiring 103-inch plasma television. and, for those that might not be interested in the big game, DJ’s also features Keno and an extensive menu of burgers, sandwiches, and steaks.

“We have a phenomenal saturday and sunday football fol-lowing,” says sunni renner, general manager of DJ’s Dugout Downtown. “The area needed us. There’s not a true full-blown sports bar down here. and we have every TV sports package. It doesn’t matter what you want to watch, we’ll get your game on. That’s what sets us apart.” The downtown location is also sure to draw a big college World series crowd this June, as fans pop in

It doesn’t

matter what

you want

to watch,

we’ll get your

game on.

-Sunni Renner,General Manager

DJ’s Dugout & Blazin’ PianosServing up sports mania and sing-a-longsstory by Tony Endelman

to catch televised games or get a reprieve from the sun and heat.

DJ’s Dugout has a storied history, having been a popular omaha hotspot for nearly 20 years. In 1993, owner Darwin Hansen bought the scorecard on 25th and cornhusker in Bellevue and changed the name to DJ’s Dugout. six years later, he bought the scorecard on 114th and Dodge, which would become the second DJ’s location. In 2009, Hansen moved the Bellevue location to a new building on 23rd and cornhusker. and, in January, 2011, Hansen unveiled the third and biggest DJ’s Dugout in the quickly developing NoDo district.

of course, DJ’s Dugout isn’t just known for its bar food and astonishing collection of TVs. Nestled in the back of both the West omaha and Downtown omaha locations is Blazin’ Pianos,

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DJ’s entertainment director and piano man extraordinaire,

Keith Allen: “I’ve got the best job in the world.”

omaha’s only dueling piano bar. Every Thursday, Friday and saturday night, patrons can watch as professional players from across the coun-try face each other and honor requests from the crowd. “Fridays and saturdays are packed,” says renner. “on Thursdays, we often rent out the Piano Bar for private parties, at no charge. and, there’s a removable wall between DJ’s and Blazin Pianos that allows for perfect sound in both areas.”

Just like it says on the Blazin’ Pianos website, expect a “fast-paced, high-energy rock and roll improv show featuring the best dueling piano players from all over the country.”

“We play largely classic rock covers,” describes Keith allen, the enter-tainment director for DJ’s Dugout and a regular performer at Blazin’ Pianos. “But once in a while, a rap or hip-hop song will come up.”

a Florida native, allen started playing piano at age 16. By 18, he was successfully dueling in atlanta’s competitive music scene. allen sched-ules all the entertainment for DJ’s Dugout, flying in the performers from different parts of the U.s. “anything that has to do with pianos is my job, and I’ve got the best job in the world,” he explains. “as a performer, I typically rotate between the downtown and 114th locations. The crowds are different at each location, which makes it all the more interesting.”

Without question, DJ’s Dugout is one of the premier hangouts in omaha. “all three locations are thriving,” shares renner. “We love our customers, and look forward to many more years in omaha.

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IT Has For decades been the vehicle that fuels a particularly popular genre of family fun. such iconic figures as Mickey, snoopy and, more recently, the impish stewie (of Family Guy fame) have wafted their way through the concrete canyons of New York city in the great tradition that is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade while their

more earthbound inflatable cousins have long been a familiar mainstay at fairs and school carnivals.Now the power of hot air will again take on larger-than-life proportions with the June 23rd arrival of architects

of air, the centerpiece of Midtown crossing’s Sight & Sounds: An Unprecedented Week of Wonder.The architects of air “luminarium” is a monumental inflatable structure that will rise in Midtown crossing’s

Turner Park. More than a stunning visual treat, the luminarium offers an experience of total immersion in an 11,000-square-foot labyrinth of tunnels punctuated by towering domes. Each visit to architects of air promises a unique rainbow tableau as its panels of specially produced plastic surfaces filter the day’s weather conditions to render an ever-changing array of ethereal hues that subtly morph in response to the gentle interplay of sun and cloud, light and shadow.

It is “an architecture that is somewhere between a womb and a cathedral,” said alan Parkinson, the designer and founder of the British-based architects of air. residing at the unlikely intersection of Gothic sensibilities juxtaposed against Islamic elements, the awe-inspiring maze, he added, “Very quickly takes people into another world.”

The “sounds” half of Sight & Sounds: An Unprecedented Week of Wonder will be delivered through an eclectic mix of under-the-stars reveries in a series of free Turner Park concerts and special performances featuring some of omaha’s most notable music acts and other stage talents. The effort is collaboration between Midtown crossing and

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trip the Light FantasticArchitects of Air highlights Sight & Sounds: An Un-precedented Week of Wonder at Midtown Crossingstory by David Williams

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a Pedal Party on wheelsOmaha Patio Ride rolls through the Old Marketstory by Nadine Vodicka | photos by minorwhitestudios.com

WE all KNoW that bicycling is good for us and that it can be a fun activity, too. But did you know that omaha now has a giant bike that really is a party on wheels? It’s called omaha Patio ride and it’s a great way to exercise while having fun!

Patio ride is a giant bike that holds up to 16 passengers and is perfect to rent out for your next event. The party bike is similar in concept to a party bus and is about the size of cargo van. Its average rate of speed is somewhere between five to eight miles per hour.

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“a barista can be requested, but most of the time, it’s a participant that does the serving. People bring their own refreshments and drinks. You can bring pretty much whatever you like. It is all about having a good time in one of the best areas for ambiance, the old Market,” states a.c. clouthier, one of the owners.

Human-powered party bikes have been in use for decades in many countries around the world and have grown into several families of vehicles for a variety of purposes, including tourist rentals and private touring.

omaha Patio ride is ideal for all kind of parties and events such as birthdays, bachelor/bachelor-ette parties, pub-crawls, progressive dinner parties, team-building outings, conventions, parades, customized old Market tours, college World series parties, and any promotion where you want to have a festive, active time. The ideas are endless! You dream up the occasion and omaha Patio ride will provide the pedal-power bus.

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“”Autumn PruittThe North Omaha native finds her sweet spot in downtown’s Bliss Bakerystory by Wendy Townley | photos by minorwhitestudios.com

we wanted

to be in the

heart of the

inner city.

-autumn Pruitt

TUcKED aWaY aT the bottom of Jones street in the old Market sits a cozy pair of adjoining businesses where friends and students alike gather for hours on end.

on a warm and sunny Friday afternoon at aromas coffeehouse, a handful of fresh-faced, college-age students have hunkered down here with their technological gear in tow. laptops on, smart phones out, earbuds in and, of course, coffee cups close at hand.

autumn Pruitt is among the crowd, looking very much like these young adults. and she is. at age 25, Pruitt isn’t much older than these caffeinated patrons. only difference is, Pruitt’s the owner.

Wearing her signature apron, her brown hair tied back in a ponytail, Pruitt has made aromas—and the neighboring Bliss Bakery—her home-away-from-home for a handful of years.

a 2005 graduate of omaha North High school, Pruitt grew up in a family of bakers. Her fond childhood memories feature hours spent in the kitchen alongside her mom and grandparents. Pruitt

credits her mother for her bravery in the kitchen.“If you can follow directions, you can bake,”

Pruitt says of her mom’s advice. at Milligan college in Tennessee, Pruitt

majored in business and humanities. she and her husband, luke, wed in 2007 and moved back to their roots and their families in omaha.

Before it was Bliss Bakery, it was Bickford Bakery, which is where Pruitt began down the flour-coated, sugar-sweetened path to eventu-ally become the small business owner she is today. Pruitt eventually purchased Bickford and renamed it Bliss Bakery.

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cakes, cupcakes, caketinis, cinnamon rolls,

pineapple bars, as well as custom

bakery items.

The sweet treats pair perfectly with a

beverage from Aromas Coffeehouse.

bakery items, Bliss has something for virtually any sweet tooth. The shop also features gluten-free options for the health-conscious or those with food allergies.

last summer, Pruitt assumed ownership of aromas coffeehouse next door. The business pairing seemed purely natural.

The past few years have been a whirlwind for Pruitt and her husband, who, when he’s not at aromas or Bliss, works full-time as the music minister for stoneBridge christian church near 156th and Fort streets.

Pruitt lends her singing voice to the church’s choir on sundays, and enjoys gardening and run-ning when time permits. The couple also finds time to spend with their two rabbits, Jojo and asher.

When the couple moved home to omaha, they bypassed the expanding suburbs of West omaha for the neighborhood of 40th and ames streets. It’s where Pruitt grew up, attending Florence Elementary school and, later, McMillan Magnet center as a young girl.

Pruitt says she often experiences a reaction of raised eyebrows when folks learn of her (new) home base.

“We wanted to be in the heart of the inner city,” she explains. “There has been a lot of flight to the suburbs [in omaha], but we absolutely love our neighborhood. There’s a lot of good people and great restaurants. Plus, we really like our house.”

Moving home to North omaha has allowed Pruitt to reconnect with old friends and even her former teachers from Florence and McMillan.

But Pruitt’s reach extended well beyond omaha (and Nebraska) when, last year, she and fellow baker Kacie Burkum appeared on the Food Network program Cupcake Wars. While Bliss Bakery didn’t survive until the end, Pruitt says the experience was wonderful and even yielded customer calls from around the country.


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2012 nCaa men’s College World Series, tD ameri-trade park, June 14-26. The NCAA Men’s College World Series returns on the Road to Omaha® for the Greatest Show on Dirt®. Since 1950, the College World Series has been held in Omaha, and it has become a major event for summer tourists. Starting with the Opening Celebration Day on Thursday, June 14 at TD Ameritrade Park, the Col-lege World Series kicks off with team autograph sessions, batting practices, opening ceremonies, and fireworks. The opening rounds begin on Friday, June 15 and are played until either Thursday, June 21 or Friday, June 22, if neces-sary. The best-of-three Championship Series begins on Sunday, June 24 where teams will bat it out to become the next College World Series champions. Will it be South Carolina again, or will college baseball fans have a new champion to celebrate? Free admission for the opening-day celebration. Ticket prices vary per game/seating. 1200 Mike Fahey St. For more information, visit www.cwsoma-ha.com or call 402-554-4404.

U.S. Olympic team Swim trials, Centurylink Cen-ter Omaha, June 25 – July 2. The U.S. Olympic Team Swim Trials are returning to the CenturyLink Center this summer. The weeklong competition will draw the best swimmers in the country—from Michael Phelps to Missy Franklin—to prove their prowess and win a spot in the 2012 Olympics in London. Omaha previously hosted the Swim Trials in 2008. With over 160,000 fans in attendance, the 2008 trials smashed the previous at-tendance record for a U.S. swimming event. With 1,500 swimmers projected to compete, the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Swim Trials are shaping up to be faster, fiercer, and bigger than ever! Preliminary trials will begin at 10am daily, and finals will be held at 7pm daily. 455 N. 10th St. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.centurylinkcentero-maha.com or call 402-341-1500.

17th Cox Classic, Champions run Country Club, July 30 - august 5. The Cox Classic, presented by Lexus of Omaha, enters its 17th year in Omaha. Again this year, Champions Run Golf Club will host the annual event, which attract some of golf’s premier contenders on the Nationwide Tour. Since the tournament’s inception, more than $1.9 Million has been raised for local charities. With 113,000 spectators in 2011 (Thursday – Sunday), the Cox Classic has become one of Omaha’s most popular annual sporting events, second only to the College World Series. The Cox Classic 2012 schedule of events includes: a Pro-Am Pairing Party, a Subway Restaurant Youth Clinic; an Au-tograph Day; and daily Michelob Ultra 19th Hole Parties in addition to the pro tournament. Visit www.coxclassic.com for details. For tickets and packages, call the tournament office, 402-399-1800.

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Jazz on the green, midtown Crossing at turner park, thursdays, July 5 – august 9. Join Omaha Per-forming Arts on Thursdays this summer for Jazz on the Green. The cherished concert series is held in Turner Park, located in the heart of Midtown Crossing. Since 1985 more than half a million people have spent Thursday eve-nings relaxing on the lawn while listening to the music of Jazz on the Green. This year’s concert line-up will feature an assortment of Jazz styles—from boogie woogie and big band swing to Latin rhythms and funk melodies. There is sure to be something that will appeal to all Jazz lovers—and perhaps inspire new fans. Lead sponsors include Mu-tual of Omaha, Alegent Health and Omaha Steaks. Con-certs offer free Admission and free parking. Venue opens for seating at 5pm. Concerts begin at 7pm. For more information and a schedule of performers, visit www.jaz-zonthegreenomaha.com.

red Sky music Festival, tD ameritrade park, July 17-22. The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority and Live Nation have come together to bring top entertain-ment and breakout artists to Downtown Omaha for the Red Sky Music Festival, now in its second year. The festival will feature all genres of artists on three stages, including winners of the Battle of the Local Bands. Main stage featured bands and musicians, as well as featured bands and musicians on Stages B+C, include some of the hottest touring groups and performers today. Each Main Stage ticket purchase includes a one-day pass for the Festival Grounds, Stages B+C, good for admission on the day listed on the ticket. For more informa-tion on Omaha’s premier music festival and names of acts as they’re announced, go to www.redskyfestival.com.

riverfront Jazz & Blues Festival, lewis & Clark landing, 515 riverfront Dr., July 13-14. The rich smooth sounds of jazz and blues will permeate through Downtown Oma-ha as national, regional and local artist will perform some of the greatest music jazz and blues has to offer. Plenty of food and beverage will be available for purchase. Tickets available for sale at Ticket Omaha box office, Homer’s, Le-fores New Look Fashion and Love’s Jazz & Arts Center, or at www.ticketomaha.com. For a list of performers, ticket prices and additional info, visit www.omahajazzandblues.com for more information.

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26th annual Shakespeare on the green, elmwood park, University of Oma-ha Campus, June 21-July 6. Elmwood Park will again host the annual Nebraska Shakespeare on the Green, a free, open-air event on the UNO campus. Over the years, Shakespeare on the Green has become a beloved summer tradition, and the festival has gained national recognition for its high-quality productions as well as for the beauty of its park setting. The event is also a wonderful way to enjoy two of the Bard’s plays: Julius Caesar: June 21-24, July 6,8; The Comedy of Errors: June 28-30; July 5,7. Re-curring every three days. Free admission. South of 64th & Dodge sts. Activities at 6pm, pre-show seminars at 6:30pm, performance at 8pm. For more information, visit www.nebraskashakespeare.com or call 402-280-4396.

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THE saN FraNcIsco Giants have their “splash Zone,” where home run balls that land in Mccovey cove are saved from a watery grave by a flotilla of kayakers jostling with nets to retrieve a soggy souvenir.

Now TD ameritrade Park and its Ncaa Men’s college World series will have the “cone Zone,” a place where ruthian blasts down the right field line could become, on the luckiest of bounces, the perfectly scoop-shaped topper for a waffle cone.

after a one-year sabbatical away from baseball, the ice cream and burger legend is again assuming its rightful place within earshot of the ping of aluminum bats, as Zesto opens its new location in the shadow of TD ameritrade Park at the corner of 12th and Mike Fahey streets.

“We’re proud to carry on our tradition with the college World series,” said Zesto co-owner Mike Kelley, “and are excited to launch new traditions for all of omaha and our thousands of friends who visit us every year from all over the country.”

Not your grandfather’s humble, rosenblatt stadium-anchored Zesto, the new location is a $3 million project and a two-story affair that features an expanded bar-and-grill menu, a seasonal Blatz Beer Garden, and even live music on special

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nights. sure, there will still be the same nostalgic walk-up window, the same familiar outdoor seating to augment the new indoor tables, and the same family-friendly atmosphere. But also look to Zesto to re-establish its legacy as the adopted home away from home for rabid waves of Texans doing the “Hook ‘em Horns” hand gesture, all vying for a spot in line with a gaggle of strutting Gamecocks on sidewalks teeming with Tigers bellowing a throaty, cajun-tinged “Et toi!”

The original 13th street Zesto remains open as owners study long-term options on the viability of maintaining an aging building that would require significant investment (fingers crossed) in order to keep their root beer floats afloat.

Even before the first pitch can be thrown in the 2012 edition of the baseball classic, Zesto’s much-anticipated No-Do arrival has already registered with a national audience.

“It was really tough last year without Zesto being within sight of the stadium,” explained EsPN baseball analyst Kyle Peterson. The Elkhorn native twice led the stanford cardinal to cWs appearances in the ‘90s before going on to pitch for the Milwaukee Brewers. “a highlight every year in the EsPN booth is when Zesto sends over some goodies, and they are also a huge favorite with our crew in the truck. If my voice seems a bit garbled at times during this year’s broadcast, it’s a good bet that there’s a straw and a Zesto shake to blame.”

Now in its seventh decade as a pilgrimage destination for generations of baseball fans on “The road to omaha,” the american-as-apple-pie soundscape at Zesto will once again include the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd.

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“”Zin Room owner and chef Ryan Gish: “It’s a very nice atmosphere, but we don’t charge the steakhouse prices.”

ZIN rooM cHEF/oWNEr ryan Gish has a zen for global fare, and it’s reflected in the menu of his Downtown omaha restaurant.

The eatery’s “americana fusion” cuisine spans the globe. The menu takes dinners from the Mediterranean to Mexico to the Middle East to the Far East in the form of pastas, enchiladas, hummus, bruschetta, tempura shrimp and lettuce wraps. classics like shrimp scampi take on a Japanese twist with the addition of miso. steaks, burgers, chicken, and seafood round out the american-meets-international menu.

located at Hotel Deco XV, the Zin room opened in May 2011 at 316 s. 15th st. The 165-capacity restaurant boasts a contemporary, cosmopolitan design that Gish called a “big city look” that reminds some of his patrons of fine-dining establishments in New York.

“It’s a very nice atmosphere, but we don’t charge the steakhouse prices,” Gish says. “We’re not fine dining, but we’re not super casual.”

Throughout the Zin room’s main floor and upstairs mezzanine, the ambiance is elegant and inviting, chic yet cozy. Details like natural stone, dark wood, warm earth tones, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and custom art glass chandeliers over the bar combine for a sophisticated, relaxing atmosphere.

The clientele is a mix of hotel guests, downtown residents, business travelers, and locals who frequented Gish’s previous

Zin RoomYoung restaurateur Ryan Gish brings his affordable fusion fare to the downtownstory by Niz Proskocil | photos by minorwhitestudios.com

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open seven days a week,the Zin room offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It features an extensive wine list, as well as several signature cocktails. It hosts live entertainment, wine dinners and cooking classes. The restaurant’s “7 for $7” lunch specials have become popular with many downtown office workers.

Gish, 30, learned to cook at a young age. He grew up in the Blair, Neb.,-area and later moved to omaha as a teen. He credits his Italian background with instilling in him a love for cooking. Growing up on a farm, he adds, gave him an appreciation for fresh produce.

“I was always spending time in the kitchen,” Gish says. “That’s where I always wanted to be.”

at 15, he bussed tables at a local restaurant. When his bosses discov-ered his knack for cooking, they moved him into the kitchen. after high school, Gish attended culinary school at the art Institute of colorado in Denver before moving back to omaha.

He owned and operated Prestige Bistro & catering in 2005 and 2006. He then worked as executive chef at his family’s Prestige World class restaurant and lounge. In fall 2008, he opened his own place, ryan’s Bistro, which omaha-based restaurants Inc., purchased last year.

Gish says he enjoys working in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of restaurants and sharing his love of food with others. “I couldn’t see myself working at a desk all day.”

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renovated suzanne and Walter scott aquarium, which officially opened to the public april 5th, visitors are in for an even better zoo experience and attendance is sure to see a major bump.

“This might just be a record year for the zoo given the popularity of the aquarium,” said omaha Zoo Director Dennis Pate. “Guests will get quite an experience unlike any other in North america…since no other zoo can match a typical zoo experience with a large aquarium.”

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“Parts of the original aquarium [circa 1995] had become very dated or worn,” said Pate. “other parts never really realized their full potential due to budget restrictions at the time, and we had a much-underutilized entry. I’m very happy with the renovation. It feels like a totally different aquarium—almost brand new.”

other additions to the aquarium designed to add educational value include: a 500-gallon Tide Pool Touch Tank stocked with anemones, starfish, and urchins, allowing visitors supervised hands-on access; open oceans, a 40-foot racetrack tank with schooling fish; a staff Picks area, featuring six tanks displaying animals that aquarium staff have chosen for their special interest; an ocean Drifters area featuring five species of jellyfish; and an Eel reef, complete with four varieties of eels.

“The most-loved exhibits—penguins and the shark tunnel—remain with some modest enhancements, while many of the other exhibit areas will seem completely new,” Pate said. “an eight-zone sound system and five large photo murals add to the immersive feel of the entire aquarium.”

other exhibits within the aquarium include (some with minor updates or additions): the cold Pacific Waters, Tropical Beaches, ocean Birds, saving the reef, scuba reef, and amazon river.


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homeFurnishingsHabitat Restore...(24th & Leavenworth) .............402.342.0044Iron Decor & More...F16 .....................................402.346.6123Julia Russell...F12 ...............................................402.891.0691Niche...G15 .........................................................402.344.4399Room...G15 ........................................................402.342.7666Zongkers Custom Woods...(S. 3rd St.) ..............402.344.7784

hoteLsCourtyard by Marriott...H12 ...............................402.346.2200DoubleTree Hotel...B/C10 ...................................402.346.7600Embassy Suites Old Market...H16 ......................402.346.9000Fairfield Inn and Suites...C2.................................402.280.1516Hampton Inn...E2 ................................................402.345.5500Hilton Garden Inn...C2 .......................................402.341.4400Hilton Omaha...G7 .............................................402.998.3400Holiday Inn...E2 ....................................................402.341.0124Homewood Suites...D2 ......................................402.345.5100Hotel DECO XV...B14 .......................................... 402.991.4981Magnolia Hotel Omaha...A16 .............................402.342.2222

miDtowncrossingThe Afternoon...W23 ..........................................402.933.3809Arian’s Barber Shop...W23 .................................402.505.8767Blanc Burgers + Bottles...V23 ............................402.502.3686Callahan Financial Planning...V23 ......................402.341.2000Cantina Laredo...W21 ........................................402.345.6000Coldstone Creamery/Rocky Mountain Chocolate...X22 ............. 402.359.1719CRAVE...W22 .....................................................402.345.9999Definitive Vision...W23 ........................................402.502.7323Delice European Bakery...W23 ...........................402.505.9500Element by Westin...X21 ....................................402.614.8080Fashion Cleaners...X22 .......................................402.916.1987Glo Lounge...X23................................................402.342.4505The Grey Plume...W22 .......................................402.763.4447Ingredient...X23 ..................................................402.715.4444Marcus Midtown Cinema...X23 .........................402.345.0102Pana 88 ..............................................................402.934.7262Parmida Home Concepts....................................402.504.9267Portovino Ristorante...W22.................................402.885.6800Prairie Life Fitness...W22 ...................................402.916.5000Republic of Couture...W22 .................................402.933.7555Three Dog Bakery...X23 ..................................... 402.715.4500Tru Salon & Spa...X22 ........................................402.933.8988Wohlner’s Neighborhood Grocery and Deli...X21 402.551.6875Verizon Wireless by Z Wireless...X23 ..................402.991.1180

musicshoPsAntiquarium Records...D15 ...............................402.345.0294Homer’s Records...E15 ......................................402.346.0264Drastic Plastic...E16...........................................402.346.8843

oLDmArketProPerties902 Dodge Condos...G11 ..................................402.215.7118 Brandeis Building...A13 .....................................402.345.6564Farnam 1600 Building...(1905 Harney St.) ........402.342.1616Grubb/Ellis Pacific Realty...F15 .........................402.345.5866Harney Street Apartments...G18 ........................402.934.7510 Old Market Lofts...K3 ........................................ 402.346.1000Riverfront Place...C14 .........................................402.397.4837Shamrock Development/Paxton Building...C14 .402.934.7711Skinner Macaroni Apartments...D17 .................402.346.2346The Cornerstone Apartments...F15 ................... 402.346.0510The Greenhouse Apts...H13 .............................. 402.341.3200TipTop Building...C2 ...........................................402.345.8000

sPeciALtyFooDs&coFFee13th Street Coffee Co...E16 .............................402.345.2883 Aromas Coffeehouse...G18 ...............................402.614.7009Bliss Bakery...G18 ..............................................402.934.7450Blue Line Coffee...D3 ........................................402.932.0294Cubby’s Old Markey Grocery...E17 .................... 402.341.2900Hollywood Candy...D16 ..................................... 402.346.9746La Buvette Wine & Grocery...G16 ......................402.344.8627Nosh Wine Lounge...G11 ....................................402.614.2121Old Market Candy Shop...G16 ...........................402.344.8846Patrick’s Market...C15 ........................................402.884.1600Red Mango...D4 ................................................ 402.933.8815Scooter’s Coffeehouse...F16 ............................. 402.991.9868

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sPeciALtyshoPsAshley’s Collectibles...E15 .................................402.934.3100Basic Tease...E16 ..............................................402.991.2869Cibola of Omaha...G16 ......................................402.342.1200City Limits...F16 ................................................ 402.345.3570Cornerstone Gem & Bead Co...E16 .................. 402.346.4367DSR Power Sports...E15 ....................................402.991.1383Goldsmith/Silversmith...G16 .............................402.342.1737Green St. Cycles...D4 ....................................... 402.505.8002Havana Garage Cigar Bar...G15 .........................402.614.3800Iron Decor & More...F16 ....................................402.346.6123J.P. Cooke Rubber Stamp Co...D16 ..................402.342.7175Jay Welter Cigars...(18th & Jackson) ................402.345.1965Kessler’s...F17 ...................................................402.715.5888The Lotus...D16 .................................................402.347.8080Machu Picchu Imports...D16Nebraska at the Market...E19 ........................... 402.346.3975Old Market Sundries...G16 ................................402.345.8198OM Gifts & Imports...E15 ................................. 402.345.5078Overland Outfitters...G16..................................402.345.2900Perspective Jewelry...E15..................................402.934.4416Red Square...G15 ............................................. 402.342.8878Reserve Goodwill in the Market...E16................402.342.4102SG Roi Tobacconist...G16 ..................................402.341.9264Simply Fabulous...E17 .......................................402.812.2193Studio 13...(1736 S. 13th St.) ............................402.934.1111Susie’s Baskets...E13 ........................................402.341.4650Takechi’s Jewelry...(17th & Harney) ..................402.341.3044Tannenbaum Christmas Shop...G16 ................ 402.934.8389Visions Custom Framing Studio...E17 .............. 402.342.0020

servicesBanking & Finance American National Bank...C14 .....................402.457.1070 First National Bank...F16.............................402.885.2574 Pinnacle Bank...G12....................................402.346.9180 Security National Bank...G16 ..................... 402.344.7300Commercial Alliance Group...G18 .................................. 402.344.7700 Clark Creative Advertising...D16 ................402.345.5800 J.P. Cooke Rubber Stamp Co...D16 ............402.342.7175 Market Media .............................................402.346.4000 Vic Gutman & Associates ........................... 402.345.5401Information Downtown Omaha, Inc. ...............................402.341.3700 Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce...D15 .................... 402.346.5000 The Encounter Magazine ............................402.884.2000 Old Market Business Association...(www.oldmarket.com) Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau...G14 402.444.4660 Omaha Downtown Improvement District .....402.916.1796 Omaha Public Library...C13 ........................402.444.4800Legal Boyle & Associates, PC...F16....................... 402.706.7810 Cullan & Cullan...F15 ................................... 402.397.7600 Don Fiedler Law Offices...C14 .....................402.346.6263 Klein Law Offices...H16 ................................402.391.1871 Stinson, Morrison, Hecker LLP...E14 ............402.342.1700 Sutera & Sutera Law Office...F15 ................402.342.3100Other Big Brain Productions...F17 .........................402.342.2885 Movers Not Shakers...H13 ........................... 402.614.9770 Old Market Mini Storage...(501 Pacific St.) .402.342.0022Salon & Spa At the Loft Spa...F16 .................................... 402.505.4100 Fringes of the Old Market Hair Salon...G16..402.345.0404 The Hair Market Salon...G14 ........................402.345.3692 The Nail Shop...(9th & Douglas) ..................402.595.8805 Rain Salon...(1006 S. 10th St.) .....................402.991.9974 RARE...E15 ..................................................402.706.9673 Sirens Salon & Day Spa...F16 ......................402.933.9333 Urbane Salon & Day Spa...D15 ....................402.934.2909


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through 5/13: Wicked plants: Colorful Characters from the Dark Side of the plant World. Lauritzen Gar-dens. Enter the ramshackle old greenhouse of Dr. Violet Mandrake to discover plants that poison, puncture, annoy, invade, intoxicate, and other-wise offend to delight the mind and inspire curiosity about the evildoers that may be lurking in our own backyards. Recur-ring daily. $6 (through March), $7 (April-October), $3 children 6-12. 100 Bancroft St. 9am-5pm. For more information, visit www.lauritzengardens.org or call 402-346-4002.

through 5/13: James and the giant peach. The Rose Theater. When young James steps inside a giant larger than life magical peach, it breaks from its stem and tumbles to the sea, sending him on a great adventure. Recurring on the weekends. Recurring on weekends. $16 general admis-sion, free for members. 2001 Farnam St. F/7pm; Sat/2 & 7pm; Sun/2pm. For more informa-tion, visit www.rosetheater.org or call 402-345-4849.

through 5/27: Drawn to Fashion: the illustrations of mary mitchell. Durham Mu-seum. Learn about the lost art of fashion illustration, Omaha’s rich retail history and advertis-ing during an era before Photo-shop. Showcases 150 drawings

taken from the private collec-tion of over 1,000 drawings by well-known local fashion illustrator Mary J Mitchell. Re-curring daily. $7 adults, $6 se-niors, $5 children 3-12, free for children under 2. 801 S. 10th St. Tu/10am-8pm; W-Sat/10am-5pm; Sun/1-5pm. For more information, visit www.dur-hammuseum.org or call 402-444-5071.

through 6/3: to live Forev-er: egyptian treasures from the Brooklyn museum. Jos-lyn Art Museum. The exhibit will explore the ancient Egyptians’ beliefs about life, death, and the afterlife; mummification; the conduct of a funeral; and the different types of tombs. Recurring daily. $8 adults, $6 seniors and college students, $5 youth (5-17), free for 4 & under. 2200 Dodge St. Tu, W, F, Sat/10am-4pm; Th/10am-8pm; Sun/noon-4pm. For more infor-mation, visit www.joslyn.org or call 402-342-3300.

through 9/2: mindbender mansion. Durham Museum. An immersion exhibition full of brainteasers and interactive chal-lenges guaranteed to test the brainpower and problem solving skills of even the most experi-enced puzzlers. Recurring daily. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children 3-12, free for children under 2. 801 S. 10th St. Tu/10am-8pm, W-Sat/10am-5pm; Sun/1-5pm. For more information, visit www.durhammuseum.org or call 402-444-5071.

through 10/14: Omaha Farmers market. Omaha Farmers Market. Offering the best selection of fresh produce and meats, as well as a wide va-riety of unique specialty items, gourmet foods, fruits and veg-etables, dairy products, cut flowers, and bedding plants. Recurring every Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. 11th & Jackson sts. Sat/8am-12:30pm; Sun/9am-1pm. For more infor-mation, visit www.omahafarm-ersmarket.org or call 402-345-5401.

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5/4: Calvin Keys. Love’s Jazz & Art Center. Guitarist Calvin Keys, renowned for his long and distinguished jazz career, is coming to Omaha. You may best remember Mr. Keys for his work as a sideman and featured soloist with Ahmad Jamal, or his tenure with the great Ray Charles! Students get $5 off admission. 2510 N. 24th St. 5-7pm. For more information, visit www.lovesjazzartcenter.org or call 402-502-5291.

5/4-6: Cinco de mayo Festi-val. South Omaha. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Omaha! Fea-turing a parade, carnival games and rides, a fiesta, live enter-tainment, contests, authentic Mexican food, vendor booths, and more! Free admission. S. 25th St between O & N sts. For more information, visit www.cincodemayoomaha.com or

call 402-734-3240.

5/5: Omaha Symphony: Sta-yin’ alive—a Celebration of the ‘70s. Holland Performing Arts Center. Catch Saturday Night Fever with the music of the ‘70s. Boogie down to the decade’s best songs from art-ists like Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, and The Eagles. Tickets from $25-70. 1200 Douglas St. 8pm. For more information, visit www.omahasymphony.org or call 402-342-3560.

5/11-6/17: Spring awaken-ing. Blue Barn Theatre. Explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion. Based on a novel written in 1891, a group of late 19th century German students navigate teenage self-discov-ery and coming-of-age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion. Recurring daily. $25 adults, $20 students, seniors 65+. 614 S. 11th St. Th-Sat/7:30pm; Sun/6pm. For more information, visit www.bluebarn.org or call 402-345-1576.

5/11: momix “Botanica.” Or-pheum Theater A company of dancer-illusionists that, for 20 years, has celebrated its ability to conjure up a world of surreal-istic images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body. Tickets start at $25. 409 S. 16th St. 8pm. For more infor-mation, visit www.ticketomaha.com or call 402-345-0606.

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5/12: Omaha Symphony: Baroque Fireworks. Hol-land Performing Arts Center. Experience the best of Ba-roque with popular favorites like Bach’s exquisite “Bran-denburg Concerto No. 5” and Pachabel’s classic “Canon in D,” culminating in Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fire-works.” Tickets from $15-80. 1200 Douglas St. 8pm. For more information, visit www.omahasymphony.org or call 402-342-3560.

5/12: Omaha Beef Football vs. nebraska Danger. Oma-ha Civic Auditorium. Omaha’s only indoor professional foot-ball team hosts the Nebraska Danger in their 6th home game of the season. Tickets from $16-45. 1804 Capitol Ave. 7pm. For more informa-tion, visit www.beeffootball.com or call 402-346-2333.

5/13: mother’s Day Brunch. Lauritzen Gardens. Make your plans now for a wonderful brunch among the flowers, catered by Hap Abraham Ca-tering. Reservations and pre-payment are required by May 9. $25 adults, $12.50 ages 6-12. 100 Bancroft St. 10am-2pm. For more information, visit www.lauritzengardens.org or call 402-346-4002.

5/15: Daughtry. Or-pheum Theater. Grammy®-nominated singer Chris Daughtry, guitarists Josh Steely and Brian Craddock, bassist Josh Paul, and drum-mer Robin Diaz are excited to bring their bigger than life show into theaters across the country to provide an inti-mate experience for fans. For every ticket sold, Daughtry will donate $1 to “Malaria No More.” Tickets from $25-50. 409 S. 16th St. 7:30pm. For more information, visit www.ticketomaha.com or call 402-345-0606.

5/18-20: Omaha Sym-phony: radiance. Holland Performing Arts Center. The

perfect blend of sparkle and soul, Radiance will dazzle you with Motown classics. Add gorgeous harmonies and choreography, and you’ve got the ultimate feel-good show! Recurring daily. Tickets from $15-80. 1200 Douglas St. F-Sat/8pm; Sun/2pm. For more information, visit www.omahasymphony.org or call 402-342-3560.

5/22: nickelback. Centu-ryLink Center Omaha. With special guests Bush, Seether, and My Darket Days, Cana-dian rock band Nickelback comes to Omaha, featuring songs from their 2011 album Here and Now and fan favor-ites such as “Rockstar” and “Photograph.” 455 N. 10th St. 6pm. For more information, visit www.centurylinkcen-teromaha.com or call 402-341-1500.

5/26-9/9: Wonderful Wiz-ard of Oz. Omaha Children’s Museum. Follow the Yellow Brick Road to 10,000 square feet of Oz fun. The Emerald City comes alive with Scare-crow, the Tin Man, the Cow-ardly Lion, Dorothy, and Toto, too. Recurring every day, except Monday. 500 S. 20th St. Tu-F/10am-4pm; Sat/9am-5pm; Sun/1-5pm. For more information, visit www.ocm.org or call 402-342-6164.

5/29-7/1: all-members Show. Artist’s Cooperative Gallery Ltd. In this all mem-bers show, over 30 artists will display their work in media ranging from painting, print-making, and photography to woodwork and metalwork, ceramics, jewelry-making, and glass art. Recurring daily. Free admission. 405 S. 11th St. Tu-Th/11am-5pm; F-Sat/11am-10pm; Sun/12-6pm. For more information, visit www.artistco-opgallery.com or call 402-342-9617.


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6/1-17: Seussical – the musical. The Rose Theater. Horton the Elephant proves the powers of friendship, family, and community to be triumphant over all ad-versity. The Cat in the Hat and Gertrude McFuzz join in the fun as Horton attempts to do the impossible—save Jojo and the Invisible Whos from danger and protect Mayzie La Bird’s abandoned egg! Recur-ring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tickets from $20-25. 2001 Farnam St. Th-F/7pm; Sat-Sun/2pm. For more information, visit www.rosetheater.org or call 402-345-4849.

6/1: Omaha Beef Football vs. Cedar rapids titans. Omaha Civic Auditorium. Omaha’s only indoor professional football team battles the Cedar Rapids Titans. Tick-ets from $16-45. 1804 Capitol Ave. 7pm. For more information, visit www.beef-football.com or call 402-346-2333.

6/2-3: nebraska Children’s home So-ciety’s Sand in the City. CenturyLink Center Omaha. View the sand sculptures, enjoy great food, and local entertain-ment at the family-fun activities during Sand in the City, Downtown Omaha’s ul-timate beach party. Recurring daily. Free admission. 455 N. 10th St. Sat/10am-8pm; Sun/11am-5pm. For more information, visit www.sandinthecityomaha.com or call 402-898-7783.

6/5: new edition. Orpheum Theater. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of their first chart-topping R&B hit “Candy Girl,” the original boy band super group, New Edition, comes to Omaha’s elegant Or-pheum Theater. Reunite with the band for an evening packed with solo hits that include “Popcorn Love,” “Is This the End?” and “I’m Still in Love With You.” Tickets from $45-100. 409 S. 16th St. 7:30pm. For more information, visit www.ticketoma-ha.com or call 402-345-0606.

6/8-9: Omaha Symphony: Concerto for Orchestra. Holland Performing Arts Center. Celebrate the virtuosity of our musicians with Bartok’s “Concerto For Orchestra.” This engaging favorite gives each section a chance to shine. With Beethoven’s lighthearted Eighth, it’s a not-to-be-missed conclusion to the sea-son! Recurring daily. Tickets from $15-75. 1200 Douglas St. 8pm. For more informa-tion, visit www.omahasymphony.org or call 402-342-3560.


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