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B‹ksh⋅e Hathaway Annual Sh‰eh±d‹s Meeting
May 4, 2013
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Shareholder Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Store Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Shareholder Discount Periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Shareholder Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lunch Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Maps/Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Meeting Credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Friday Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Saturday Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Newspaper Challenge Toss. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
NetJets Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Berkshire’s Big Time Cookout (NFM) . . 5
Sunday Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Invest In Yourself 5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Borsheims Shopping Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Gorat’s/Piccolo’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recording & Photography Restrictions . . . . . 6
ADA Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Student Seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Seat Saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The Bookworm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Shipping Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Q & A Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Microphone Manners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CenturyLink Property Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Shuttle Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Local Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Exhibitor Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
Dairy Queen Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hotel Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Omaha Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-24
Table of Contents
ANNUAL MEETING2014
May 3
M‰k Yµr Calend‰
455 N. 10th Street • Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 341-1500
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Shareholder Discount Periodnebraska Furniture Mart
700 South 72nd Street • (402) 397-6100
Shareholder Discount Tuesday, April 30 through Monday, May 6
(Available at the Omaha store only)
Store Hours:
Monday - Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am – 9pm
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am – 9:30pm
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am – 8pm
Borsheims120 Regency Parkway • (402) 391-0400
Shareholder Discount
Monday, April 29 through Saturday, May 11
Store Hours:
Monday & Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am – 8pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday* . . . . . . . . . 10am – 6pm
Saturday** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am – 5:30pm
Sunday*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed
*Shareholder-Only Cocktail Reception Friday, May 3 / 6 – 9pm**Shareholder Shopping Day Saturday, May 4 / 10am – 6pm
***Shareholder-Only Brunch and Shopping Day Sunday, May 5 / 9am – 4pm
Shareholder EventsFriday, May 3
1 – 5pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooks 5K Packet Pick-up (Peak Performance)
6 – 9pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Borsheims Cocktail Reception
Saturday, May 4
7:30am – 4:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooks 5K Packet Pick-up(CenturyLink Center)
9:30am – 4pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annual Meeting (Doors open 7am, Movie 8:30am)
5:30 – 8pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Big Time Cookout (NFM)
Sunday, May 5
8am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Hathaway “Invest in Yourself ” 5KPresented B y Brooks
9am – 4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Borsheims Shopping Day(Brunch begins 9am)
1 – 9pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gorat ’s Steakhouse
4 – 10pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piccolo’s Steakhouse
Locati¯sPeak P‹f›mance — 519 N 78th St, Omaha, NE • (402) 398-9861
G›at’s — 4917 Cent‹ S¥eet • (402) 551-3733
Picc±o’s — 2202 Sµth 20th S¥eet • (402) 342-9038
Meeting CredentialsYour Shareholder Annual Meeting Credential is your “passport”
for enjoying the shareholder-only events and discounts over
the weekend. Your credential is mandatory for admission to the
various venues. Please be careful to remember your meeting
credential when planning to participate in shareholder
activities.
Maps/DirectionsThe locations of Berkshire exhibitors’ booths, as well as maps
to NFM, Borsheims, Gorat’s and Piccolo’s will be available at
Shareholder Services in the CenturyLink Center Lobby and the
Berkshire Show Office located in the Exhibit Hall.
Lunch TicketsLevy Restaurants will have Panera pre-pay lunch locations
open throughout the CenturyLink Center starting at 8:30am.
Purchase your lunch ahead of time so it’s there for you at the
lunch break, or whenever you want it. Pre-pay lunch tickets are
$13 and can be redeemed for your lunch at any Express Lunch
Distribution location.
Shareholder
Services
There will be a Shareholder Services Kiosk
in the lobby of the CenturyLink Center. Any
questions or problems you may have
regarding the weekend and/or your meeting
credentials can be handled at the Kiosk.
Shareholder Services
Kiosk Hours:
Friday, May 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Noon – 6pm
Saturday, May 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7am – 4:30pm
Please Note: Proof of ownership and photo
identification are required before
credentials will be issued.
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The WeekendThe Weekend
P‰king ShuºleP‰k at the Wes¥oads Malland ride the B›sheims shuºle ¨− 5:30-10pm
Friday, May 3Borsheims Shareholder reception . . . . 6-9pm
PleaSe note:
No charter bus,
camper/motorcoach
or stretch limousine
parking will be allowed
in the Borsheims
parking lot.
Saturday, May 4annual MeetingCenturyLink Center
455 North 10th Streetwww.CenturyLinkCenterOmaha.com
Entrance doors are located on the north and south sides of thebuilding as well as along 10th Street. All shuttles and taxis willoperate from the 10th Street side of the CenturyLink Center.(See pages 11 & 12 for Shuttle Schedules.)
Doors Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7am
Annual Meeting Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am
Meeting Begins With Q & A Session . . . . . . . . . 9:30am
Lunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon
Q & A Resumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1pm
Short Recess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30pm
Formal Business Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:45pm
Meeting Adjourns (approximation) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4pm
Exhibit Booths Close. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30pm
Berkshire’s Big Time Cookout (NFM) . . . . 5:30 - 8pm
M›e details of the day’s events3
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Newspaper Tossing ChallengeFor the second year, Warren
challenges any willing participant
to a 35-foot World-Herald paper
tossing contest. Your target will be
the Clayton Home porch stationed
in the exhibit hall. Make your way
over to the Clayton Home early
Saturday morning to challenge
Warren. Any challenger whose
paper lands closer to the
doorstep than Warren’s will
receive a Dilly Bar. We will have a
large stack of papers. Grab one.
Fold it (no rubber bands). Take
your best shot.
© Peanuts Worldwide LLC
NetJetsNetJets will display several aircraft at Signature Flight Support from
Noon – 4:30pm. Shuttle service will be available to transport guests
from the CenturyLink Center to Signature Flight Support. Please
stop by the NetJets booth to find out where to pick up the shuttle as
cars will not be allowed at the airport.
Berkshire’sBig Time Cookout (NFM)Nebraska Furniture Mart welcomes shareholders to the 2013
Annual Meeting. Join in on the timeless fun from 5:30-8pm for our
Berkshire Big Time Cookout and receive your 2013 cookout
souvenir cup with your ticket. Enjoy live entertainment from DJ’s
Dugout’s Blazin’ Pianos, a pulled pork sandwich, chips, cookie and
a drink. Tickets are $5 per person – while supplies last. Take
advantage of your shareholder discount and experience for yourself
the legendary selection and service in Furniture, Flooring,
Appliances and Electronics!
PleaSe note: Limited shuttle service will be provided. (See page 11 & 12 for shuttle details.)
Sunday, May 5
Brooks Running Company and Berkshire Hathaway are bringing
the Run Happy spirit to the Annual Shareholders Meeting by
introducing the “Invest in Yourself” 5K fun run and walk. The
inaugural event will be held in downtown Omaha on Sunday, May
5th, the morning following the Annual Meeting. Run, jog, or walk
to the start line by registering at www.investinyourself5k.com
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Borsheims Shopping DayWhen one of Borsheims’ best jewelrysalesmen works the sales floor only one day ayear, you don’t want to miss it! Followingrecord-setting sales the past two years,Warren Buffett will be selling at Borsheimsonce again. Come to Borsheims duringSunday’s shareholder-only shopping day andyou may get the sales pitch from the Oracle ofOmaha himself. Catch him in a moment ofweakness and get his “Crazy Warren” price.
Throughout the weekend, see one-of-a-kindjewelry, watches and gifts brought inexclusively for Berkshire Hathawayshareholders by the world's leading designers.On Sunday, the store opens at 9am withcomplimentary brunch and continues withworld-champion activities at 1pm. ChessGrandmaster Patrick Wolff, bridge championsBob Hamman and Sharon Osberg and topmagician Norman Beck will take on andentertain shareholders until 4pm.
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Gorat’sOne of Warren’s favorite steakhouses will
open Sunday for a private shareholder
event. Dinner will be served from 1-9pm but
not for those without a reservation! To get
one, call 402/551-3733 on April 1 (but not
before.) If they happen to be booked on
Sunday, try them on any other evening you
are in town. They are open on Friday from
11am - 10pm and Saturday from 4 - 10pm.
Piccolo’sAnother favorite steakhouse of Warren’s is
Piccolo’s. Piccolo’s will open at 4pm on
Sunday. They are currently taking
reservations; call 402/346-2865. They are
also open on Friday from 5-10pm and
Saturday 4:30 - 10pm. Don’t forget to order
Warren’s favorite giant root beer float!
Important NotesImportant NotesBreakfast & lunch Fare
A continental breakfast will be served from
the concession stands on Saturday morning
at the CenturyLink Center. In addition to the
concession stands in the Arena, there are
three located in the Exhibit Hall . Lunch will
also be available for purchase from all the
concession stands.
Cameras/recording equipment/Cell Phones
Taking photographs and recording audio or
video while the annual meeting is in session
(including the movie portion), is strictly
prohibited. This includes the use of cell
phones for these purposes. This policy will
be rigorously enforced. Offenders are
subject to equipment confiscation, meeting
credential revocation, and dismissal from
the meeting.
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s s The Bookworm(www.BookwormOmaha.com)The Bookworm will be back with a selectionof more than 35 book and DVD titles for youto choose from. Shareholders receive a 20%discount. Shipping service is available.
Shipping ServiceOur on-site shipping service will be back andwe encourage you to take advantage of theconvenience of shopping heavily andtraveling home light! Located next to theShow Office in the Exhibit Hall, you mayhave all your purchases packed and shippedright on the spot! Please note that there is acharge for this service and it will be limitedto the items purchased at the meeting.
americans With disabilities actThe CenturyLink Center Omaha is a public
facility subject to Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). The facility is accessible
to disabled patrons, as required by the ADA
and applicable regulations. An ADA entrance
is located in the Main Arena Lobby on the 10th
Street side of the building. ADA seating is
available on the main floor, as well as locations
throughout the arena. Staff will be available to
direct you. ADA parking is located in the
parking garage as well as lots B, D, E, F and G.
Student SeatingDue to increasing attendance numbers, we are
asking the students to view the meeting from
the Grand Ballroom at the Omaha Hilton. We
have made arrangements for a live broadcast
(including the company movie) to the
ballroom. When the meeting adjourns for the
lunch break, students are welcome to join the
shareholders at the CenturyLink Center.
PleaSe note: The student section will notbe set up to participate in the Q&A.
Seat SavingWe have received complaints from some
shareholders about excessive seat saving in the
Arena the morning of the meeting. Reserving a
few seats for your group is certainly
acceptable, but blocking off entire rows is
unfair to the other shareholders. Security will
assist in enforcing this policy.
travelIn order to obtain the best rates and airfare, we
recommend making all travel arrangements
for the meeting as early as possible. If you need
assistance in arranging lodging, we suggest you
contact Travelink American Express.
travelink american express
866/301-3011 615/367-4900 (outside the U.S.)
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MicrophoneMannersWhen asking a question from a
microphone zone, please:
• State your name and hometown.
• Ask your question promptly —
speak loud & clear.
• Do not ask more than one question
or attempt to “bundle” several
questions together.
• Do not ask what we are buying or
selling. Even if the information
is public, we do not discuss how
we arrive at our decisions. Any
other subjects are fair game.
Q & A PeriodA Message From Your ChairmanFinancial journalists from organizations representing newspapers, magazines and television
will participate in the question-and-answer period, asking Charlie and me questions that
shareholders have submitted by e-mail. The journalists and their e-mail addresses are: Carol
Loomis, of Fortune, who may be emailed at [email protected]; Becky Quick, of CNBC,
at [email protected], and Andrew Ross Sorkin, of The New York Times, at
[email protected]. From the questions submitted, each journalist will choose the dozen
or so he or she decides are the most interesting and important. (In your e-mail, let the
journalist know if you would like your name mentioned if your question is selected.) In
addition, we will have a second group of panelists asking us questions from stage as well.
Neither Charlie nor I will get so much as a clue about the questions to be asked. We know the
journalists will pick some tough ones and that’s the way we like it.
We will have a drawing at 8:15 at each of the 11 microphones for those shareholders wishing
to ask questions themselves. At the meeting, I will alternate the questions asked by the
journalists and panelists with those from the winning shareholders.
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6:30am - 9am
Embassy / Courtyard
Magnolia / DoubletreeNone CenturyLink Center
NFM
Borsheims
Time Pick Up Location(s) Stops Drop Off Location(s)
Embassy / Courtyard
Magnolia / DoubletreeCenturyLink Center
11:30am - 4pm
None
6am - 9am
Noon - 6pm
Ramada Plaza – CoCo Key
Courtyard Aksarben / Doubletree
Courtyard Aksarben / Doubletree
Ramada Plaza – CoCo Key
Doubletree / Courtyard Aksarben
Ramada Plaza – CoCo Key
Ramada Plaza – CoCo Key
Courtyard Aksarben / Doubletree
Ramada Plaza – CoCo Key
Courtyard Aksarben / DoubletreeNoneCenturyLink Center
None CenturyLink Center6am - 9am
Marriott
Sheraton
Regency Lodge / Marriott
Noon - 6pm
Marriott / Regency LodgeSheraton
NFM
Borsheims
Marriott / Regency LodgeSheraton
Sheraton / Regency LodgeSheraton / Regency Lodge
Marriott / Regency LodgeSheraton
NoneCenturyLink Center
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Hotels & CenturyLink Center
Ramada Plaza – CoCo Key
Doubletree
Courtyard AksarbenNone CenturyLink Center
ShuttlesShuttles operate on the 10th Street
side of the CenturyLink Center
• Shuttles run approximately every
45 minutes between noon and 6pm
at the CenturyLink Center
• Taxis will be available at the CenturyLink
Center the day of the meeting
• All shuttle vans will be marked with
their destinations
• CenturyLink Center parking lots will
open at 5am
• CenturyLink Center surface lots $8
• CenturyLink Center parking garage $12
PLEASE NOTE: Shuttle Service is no longer
provided to Eppley Airfield. However, NetJets
is providing shuttle service to Signature
Flight Support to view the NetJets Display.
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Borsheims Express SaturdayLocal
Transportation
Omaha Taxi Dispatch
402/333-TAXI (8294)
402/292-2222
Limousine/Coach
Old Market Limousine . . . . . . 402/593-7886
VIP Limousine. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
02/934-5466
A&B Shuttle. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 402/331-7558
NFM’s Express Saturday
Berkshire’sBig Time Cookout (NFM)
11am - 5pm Departing every 20 minutes CenturyLink /Borsheims/CenturyLink
6pm - 10pmContinual Loop
To & From NFM
Marriott Regency
Sheraton/Regency Lodge
Ramada Plaze – CoCo Key
Courtyard Aksarben / Doubletree
Embassy/Courtyard
Hilton Omaha/Magnolia
Doubletree Downtown
Noon - 5pm Departing every 45 minutes CenturyLink/NFM/CenturyLink
5:30pm - 10pm Departing every 45 minutes CenturyLink/NFM/CenturyLink
6pm - 10pm Continual Loop
To & From NFM
6pm - 10pm Continual Loop
To & From NFM
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aCMe BriCk CoMPanyThe largest American-owned brick manufacturer.
BenjaMin Moore & Co.North America’s leading manufacturer and retailer of premium
quality paints and stains, and recognized color authority, for the
residential, professional and industrial markets.
BerkadiaThird-largest U.S. commercial loan servicer, offering clients access to
capital to acquire, construct, rehabilitate or refinance commercial
real estate properties as well as providing multi-family advisory
services through Hendricks-Berkadia.
BH Media GrouPBH Media Group, a major news organization headquartered in
Omaha, owns 28 daily newspapers – including the Omaha World-
Herald – and related weekly newspapers in Nebraska, Iowa, Texas,
Virginia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Alabama and
Florida.
Boatu.S.Provider of yacht insurance, road and water towing, boating
publications and association services.
BorSHeiMSExclusive to Omaha, Borsheims is one of the largest independent
jewelry stores in the nation. The store boasts an extensive selection
of fine jewelry, watches and gifts; knowledgeable, passionate sales
associates; and the unprecedented Borsheims Price.
BnSF railWayOne of North America’s leading freight transportation companies.
With 32,500 miles of track in the U.S. and two Canadian provinces,
we deliver the goods that American’s use every day.
BrookS runninG CoMPanyLeading running company that designs and markets performance
footwear and apparel in more than 60 countries worldwide. The
company’s mission is to inspire everyone to run and be active by
creating innovative gear that keeps them running longer, farther,
faster, and happier.
Meeting ExhibitorsMeeting Exhibitors Maps of the ¾hibit hall ‰e available the day of the meeting at the sh¹ office located just inside hall B.
BuSineSS WireWorldwide leader in press release distribution, regulatory
disclosure, content marketing platforms and online newsroom
hosting for companies and organizations.
CaMPBell HauSFeldLeading manufacturer and marketer of air compressors, air tools,
paint sprayers, pressure washers and welders.
Clayton HoMeSVertically integrated housing company operating in 48 states.
CoCa-ColaThe world's leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of
non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups.
CortThe leading provider of transition services, including rental
furnishings for offices, residences, trade shows and special events,
destination and home finding services and party rental needs.
CtB internationalA leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of systems
and solutions for producing grain, poultry, pigs and eggs; and for
processing poultry. CTB also produces equestrian enclosures and
makes equipment for various industrial applications.
dairy QueenLicensing and servicing a system of over 6,000 locations, which
feature various dairy desserts, hot food items, beverages, and DQ
frozen cakes.
douGlaS QuikutDouglas Quikut proudly combines the strengths of brand with strong
consumer following in each of its three distinct product lines;
American Angler, Ginsu and Readivac.
eCoWater SySteMSOne of the world's largest manufacturers of residential water
treatment systems.
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FeCHHeiMer BrotHerS Co.Manufacturer and distributor of uniform apparel.
ForeSt riVerManufacturer of motorized and towable recreational vehicles, utility
trailers, buses and boats.
Fruit oF tHe looM, inc. An international apparel and athletic goods company. Other brands
include Vanity Fair lingerie, Russell Athletic and Spalding.
GaranManufacturer and importer of children’s, men’s and women’s
apparel principally under its Garanimal brand.
GeiCoDirect marketer of insurance for your car, motorcycle, commercial
vehicles, and your home, apartment, and boat.
H.H. BroWnA major supplier of premier quality footwear products.
international MetalWorkinGCoMPanieS (iMC)Industry leader in metal cutting tools.
joHnS ManVilleGlobal manufacturer of premium-quality building and specialty
materials.
juStin BrandSLeader in western, work and outdoor footwear and accessories.
kirByManufacturer of home cleaning systems and homecare cleaning
products.
larSon-juHlManufacturer and distributor of a complete line of high-quality art
and custom framing products.
tHe MarMon GrouPA diversified industrial organization comprising independent
manufacturing and service businesses worldwide.
MarS/WM. WriGley jr. Co.Manufacturer of a variety of the world’s leading confectionery, food
and pet care products. The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, a subsidiary of
Mars Corporation, is a recognized leader in confections with a wide
range of product offerings including gum, mints, hard and chewy
candies and lollipops.
MidaMeriCan enerGy HoldinGSCoMPanyGlobal leader in the production, supply, and distribution of energy
from diversified fuel sources.
MitekProducer of steel connector products, design engineering software,
and ancillary services for the building components market.
neBraSka Furniture MartAmerica’s largest volume home furnishings store.
netjetSNetJets® Inc. is the worldwide leader in private aviation with the
largest and most diverse private jet fleet in the world. NetJets offers
a full range of private aviation solutions, including NetJets Shares,
NetJets Leases and the Marquis Jet Card®. NetJets has programs in
North America and Europe as well as worldwide flight operations.
oriental tradinGThe nation's largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies,
arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of school
supplies and affordable home decor.
tHe PaMPered CHeFThe premier direct seller of high quality kitchen tools and
entertaining products.
PreCiSion Brand ProduCtSManufacturer of industrial shim and toolroom products.
PreCiSion Steel WareHouSeA steel service center.
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See’S CandieSBoxed chocolates and other confectionery products.
SHaW induStrieSShaw is the world's largest carpet manufacturer and a leading flooring provider. They
manufacture and distribute hardwood, laminate, tile & stone, resilient area rugs and
synthetic turf for residential and commercial applications worldwide.
Wayne Water SySteMSProviding people with worry-free water handling solutions.
WellS laMontProviding quality work and garden gloves since 1907.
World BookDigital and print educational products, and
reference and learning resources for school,
library and home use.
Dairy Queen Locations6051 Ames Avenue. . . . . . . (402) 455-540572nd & Blondo . . . . . . . . . . . (402) 391-3754404 N. 114th Street . . . . . . (402) 333-46235071 S. 136th Street . . . . . (402) 895-487713150 West Maple . . . . . . . . (402) 431-9792Oakview Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . (402) 697-0155Westroads Mall . . . . . . . . . . (402) 393-366213945 Gold Circle . . . . . . . . (402) 330-84886809 South 84th St . . . . . . (402) 339-860017101 Lakeside Hills. . . . . . (402) 333-0962DQ Grill & Chill 5302 South 72nd Street(402) 614-8602
Hotel AccommodationsdoWntoWndoubletree1616 Dodge Street402/346-7600
embassy Suites 555 South 10th Street402/346-9000
Fairfield inn & Suitesdowntown 1501 Nicholas Street402/280-1516
Hampton inn & Suites1212 Cuming Street402/345-5500
Hilton Garden inn1005 Dodge Street402/341-4400
Hilton omaha1001 Cass Street402/998-3400(skyway access to Cent¦yLink Cent‹)
Holiday inn downtown1420 Cuming Street402/341-0124
Homewood Suitesdowntown 1314 Cuming Street402/345-5100
Hotel deco XV1504 Harney Street402/991-4981
Magnolia1615 Howard Street402/341-2500
Marriott Courtyard 101 South 10th Street402/346-2200
MidtoWnBaymont inn and Suites3301 S 72nd Street 402/391-8129
ramada Plaza — CoCo key Water resort 3321 South 72nd Street402/393-3950
Comfort inn & Suites7007 Grover Street402/934-4900
doubletree Guest Suites 7270 Cedar Street402/397-5141
executive inn 3650 South 72nd Street 402/397-3700
Holiday inn express 8736 W Dodge Rd402/343-1000
Marriott Courtyard 1625 South 67th Street 402/951-4300
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anderson o’Brien Fine art1108 Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/884-0932www.aobfineart.com
Kiss of the WolfWearable Art – from the Smithsonian toOmaha… Welcome Berkshire ShareholdersWed., May 1 – Fri., May 3, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Bemis Center For Contemporary arts724 South 12th Street . . . . . . . . . 402/341-7130www.BemisCenter.orgTues. - Sat. 11am - 5pm /Free Admission
First Thursday Art Talk Thursday, May 2rd, 7:00pmArtist presentations with current artists-in-residence Anna Kristensen, Shane Ward andNathan Lareau.
nate Boyce: Plinth inhibitorBoyce's pedestal-like sculptures create a dynamicfeedback loop that intertwines animated videowith specific art historical references and ourspatial perception of the gallery.
Garry Noland Bemis Underground: April 27th - May 26thGarry Noland’s large-scale duct-tape tapestriescombine the desaturated hues of colored tapewith adhered detritus from his studio floor.
Elizabeth Ferrill Elizabeth Ferrill’s small, idiosyncratic paintingsand sculptures depict mundane spaces oftransit and infrastructure.
Carver Bank2416 Lake Streetwww.BemisCenter.org/carverbankTues. - Fri. 11am - 5pm /Free Admission
Boys town137th and West Dodge Road800/625-1400 or 402/498-1140Boystown.org/Discover
We invite you to come out and see the world-famous Village of Boys Town! Founded nearly100 years ago, the Village of Boys Townwelcomes more than 100,000 visitors fromacross the United States each year asNebraska’s only National Historic LandmarkDistrict.
Boys Town has something for everyone to
enjoy, from our interactive Hall of History to theWorld’s Largest Ball of Stamps. Be sure to enjoylunch at our café during your visit! All of ourattractions are offered free of charge and toursare available every day.
dundee Gallery4916 Underwood Avenue . . . . . 402/505-8333www.DundeeGallery.com Tues. - Thur., 11am - 7pm/Fri. & Sat., 11am - 9pmSun., Noon - 5pm
Annual Jewelry Trunk ShowFriday, May 3rd, 11am - 9pmSaturday, May 4th, 11am - 9pmSunday, May 5th, Noon - 5pm
Locally and nationally-known jewelers will bepresenting and selling their work at the AnnualJewelry Trunk Show. This weekend eventfeatures the handcrafted jewelry of ValerieSpellman Batt, Lynn Bowes, Sara Bucy, DonnaBurdic, Jennifer Lawler, Lisa Maciejewski, RachelOurada, Patty Schwegmann, Tammy Rice, CaseySheppard, and Linda Young Williams. Many ofthe participating artists will be at the eventshowcasing their latest creations.
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the durham Museum801 South 10th Street . . . . . . . . . . 402/444-5071www.DurhamMuseum.orgTues., 10am - 8pm/Wed. - Sat., 10am - 5pmSun., 1 - 5pm
Housed in beautifully restored Union Station,The Durham Museum offers visitors a trip backin time. Explore masterfully restored train cars,1940’s store fronts, an authentic 1931 sodafountain and the world-renowned Byron Reedcoin collection. Be sure to stop by the BuffettGrocery Store exhibit showcasing the family-owned grocery business that prided itself on ahigh level of customer service. The exhibitshowcases architectural features found on theinterior and exterior of the original store thatwas located at 50th and Underwood.
Also see the museum’s temporary exhibition,Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power.Created by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame andMuseum, Women Who Rock highlights theflashpoints, the firsts, the best, the celebratedand sometimes lesser-known women whopushed rock and roll music and the Americanculture forward.
Film Stream at the ruth Sokolof theater1340 Mike Fahey Street . . . . . . . 402/933-0259www.FilmStreams.org
Omaha’s nonprofit cinema, dedicated to thepresentation and discussion of film as an artform, including new American independents,foreign films, documentaries, and classics.Open 7 days a week. Special for the Annual Shareholders Meeting:THE BILLIONAIRES PLEDGE: An insider’s lookat the "The Giving Pledge" initiative - launchedby Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates -to inspire the wealthiest Americans to donatehalf their fortunes to charity. Showtimes:Friday, May 3, 2PM; Sunday, May 5, 4PM (withdirectors Gisela Baur & Ralph Gladitz inperson). Tickets: $9 general; $7 seniors,students, teachers, military; $4.50 Film StreamMembers.
Hot Shops art Center1301 Nicholas Street . . . . . . . . . . 402/342-6452www.HotShopsArtCenter.com Open HouseSat., May 4, Noon - 8pm /Sun., May 5, Noon - 5pm Artist demonstrations, live music andrefreshments! Eighty plus artists invite you toexplore this 92,000 square feet art center.
Come visit the studios, view the artwork, andsee how it is created! Four “hot shops”featuring glass blowing, pottery, bronze castingand blacksmithing, as well as over 50individual artist studios with paintings, fusedglass, stained glass, jewelry, woodworking,photography, fiber, and more. Ongoing showsin four art galleries. Open 7 days a week.
joslyn art Museum2200 Dodge Street . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/342-3300www.Joslyn.orgTues., Wed., Fri. & Sat.,10am - 4pm /Thur.,10am - 8pm/Sun., Noon - 4pm
Joslyn Art Museum’s exquisite 1931 Art Decobuilding features 38 types of marble from sevencountries. The Walter and Suzanne ScottPavilion, added in 1994, was designed byrenowned British architect Norman Foster ashis first U.S. commission. Highlights: 20 galleriesof art from antiquity to the present, a stunningfountain court and glass atrium. Works byTitian, El Greco, Veronese, Bouguereau, Gerome,Cassatt, Degas, Monet, and Renoir. FeaturedAmerican masters include Albert Bierstadt,Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, JacksonPollock, George Segal, and Dale Chihuly.
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View special exhibitions of works by modernand contemporary American artists working inpaint, photography, and video installation,including Ten Masterworks from the WhitneyMuseum of American Art. See Golden KiteAward-winning illustrator Raúl Colón’sillustrations for children’s books including JillBiden’s Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops.
the kent Bellows Studio and Center For the Visual arts3303 Leavenworth Street . . . . . 402/505-7161www.kentbellows.org
Sat. & Sun.,May 4th & 5th, Noon - 5pm (Also open by appointment)
Student Exhibition Opening Reception Friday, May 3rd, 6 - 9pm
The Kent Bellows Studio And Center For TheVisual Arts serves young people in ourcommunity, helping them discover theircreative voice by providing mentorship withprofessional artists.
lauritzen Gardens100 Bancroft Street. . . . . . . . . . . . 402/346-4002www.LauritzenGardens.org
Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Adults $7; Children ages 6 to 12 $3
Nature Connects —SPECIAL EXHIBITSee incredible LEGO® brick sculptures inspiredby nature. Walk under an 8-foot tallhummingbird, stand amidst a 7-foot tall rose,go nose-to-nose with a 5-foot butterfly andlearn how all living things on Earth areinterconnected. Built from nearly half-a-millionLEGO® pieces, this show features 27 larger-than-life sculptures in 14 amazing displays. Ondisplay through May 19.
A living museum of unique four-season plantdisplays, Lauritzen Gardens is maintained tothe highest environmental and horticulturalstandards with the goal to provide memorableeducational and aesthetic experiences for all.Throughout the weekend, the garden willprovide free one-hour narrated tram tours ofthe garden for Berkshire Hathawayshareholders (with credentials.)
Mangelsen — images of nature Gallery1115 Harney Street . . . . . . . . . . . 402/341-8460www.Mangelsen.comFri. & Sat., 10am - 10pm/Sun., Noon - 5pmMon. - Thur., 10am - 9pm
Legendary nature photographer Thomas D.Mangelsen has traveled throughout the worldfor 40 years observing and photographing theEarth’s last great wild places. He has capturedwild moments and vast panoramas from allseven continents. We invite you to visit theMangelsen Images of Nature Gallery locatedwithin Omaha’s Old Market. The galleryfeatures over 150 limited edition and artistproof prints in a variety of display options.
Mangelsen’s limited edition prints have beencollected by thousands around the world. Showus your credentials to receive free shipping onyour limited edition print purchase. Open daily.Accessible.
Modern arts Midtown Fine art Gallery3615 Dodge St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/502-8737www.modernartsmidtown.comFree shipping and on site parkingTues. – Thur., 11am-6pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am – 8pm
Named Omaha’s (2) top exhibitors of 2012 –The Reader “A-List” December 2012. Painting,sculpture, printmaking and photography.
Featuring: woodblock prints by Watie White.(www.watiewhite.com)
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omaha Children’s Museum500 South 20th Street . . . . . . . . . 402/342-6164www.ocm.org
Thurs. May 2, 10am - 4pm /Sun., May 5, 1 - 5pm
Since its inception in 1976, Omaha Children'sMuseum has been a special place wherechildren can challenge themselves, discover howthe world works and learn through play. Themuseum's permanent exhibits include CharlieCampbell Science & Technology Center,Creative Arts Center including the Karen LevinArtist-in-Residence Studio and ImaginationPlayground. In addition to its permanentexhibits, Omaha Children's Museum offerseducational programs, traveling exhibitions,field trips, outreach programs, summer campsand early childhood programs.
omaha Community Playhouse6915 Cass Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/553-0800www.OmahaPlayhouse.org
A Night with the Family By Matthew Ivan BennettApril 19-May 12, 2013World premiere of A Night with the Family!Everyone’s family is a little dysfunctional,especially around the holidays, but this one
tops them all. Hilarious one-liners, comedicand loveable characters and uproariouslyfunny situations make this one exhilaratingnight with the family!
Recommended Reading for Girls By Ellen StruveMay 3-June 2, 2013World premiere of Recommended Reading forGirls! Written by Omaha playwright EllenStruve, this show invites you to step into astorybook. When Amy returns to her childhoodhome to care for her ailing mother, a belovedcrew of heroines turns the household topsy-turvy as Amy struggles to reconcile with thestories she loves, the people she loves and thestories she has told herself in this warm, funny,fanciful play.
omaha’s Henry doorly Zoo3701 South 10th St. . . . . . . . . . . . 402/733-8401www.OmahaZoo.com Hours: 9am - 5pm dailyBuildings stay open until 6pm
Travel the world at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo.Discover rare and endangered animals as youjourney through Expedition Madagascar. Walkon the bottom of the ocean and come nose to
nose with sea turtles as sharks circle above inthe Scott Aquarium. Wander through HubbarbGorilla Valley, where the gorillas roam free andthe visitors are on display or HubbardOrangutan Forest where orangutans swingthrough the trees.
Discover the mysteries of night in Kingdoms ofthe Night, the world’s largest nocturnal exhibit.Immerse yourself in wildlife in America’slargest indoor rainforest, the Lied Jungle. Andthe world’s largest indoor desert, the DesertDome.
Enjoy lions, tigers and bears plus so muchmore. Soar through the sky above giraffes,cheetahs, monkeys, sea lions and rhinos onSkyfari for a new view of the Zoo. Take a breakfrom walking by visiting the Lozier IMAXTheater featuring a variety of documentarystyle films.
omaha Storm Chasers Baseball (Triple-A affiliate of KC Royals) Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark WayPapillion, NE 68046Tickets & Information: 402/738-5100www.omahastormchasers.com
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Omaha Storm Chasers vs. Memphis RedbirdsGames May 3-6/ Sat., May 4th, 7:05pm (Gates open at 5:45pm)
May the Fourth be with you! Join us for StarWars night as we rename the team for onenight, the Omaha Force. Following the game,Autism Action Partnership will present an outof this galaxy FIREWORKS show.
Phillip Schrager Collection ofContemporary art4405 South 96th Street . . . . . . . . 402/505-6553(between I & J Streets behind Proxibid)www.SchragerCollection.org
Open House — Sun., May 5, Noon - 4pmPhillip Schrager’s private collection ofcontemporary paintings and sculpture by arange of well-known international artists isdistinguished for its depth and exceptionalquality, as well as for the monumental scale ofmany of its artworks. It is recognized as one ofthe finest private collections in the Midwest. Aportion of this collection is featured in 7,000square feet of exhibition space, rivaling that
offered for contemporary art by most museumsin the region. Open only by appointment to artsand educational groups, this is a rareopportunity for shareholder visitation.
the rose theater2001 Farnam Street 402/345-4849www.RoseTheater.orgFri., May 3, 7pm/ Sat., May 4, 2pm and 7pmSun., May 5, 2pm
A Year with Frog and ToadFrog and Toad are best friends, and it isn’t anywonder why. Together, they greet spring, growflowers, swim, have picnics, bake cookies, rakeleaves, tell scary stories and race down snowyhills on a sled. Adventures big and small makeup this feel-good musical for all ages. Come joinFrog, Toad, Turtle, Mouse, Lizard, Snail and thebirds as they sing about the best way to spendyour year: with a friend.
Strategic air & Space Museum28210 West Park Highway, Ashland, NE 402/944-3100Between Omaha and Lincoln on Interstate 80 at Exit 426www.SASMuseum.com Open Daily, 10am - 5pm
The 330,000 square foot Museum proudlyhouses two aircraft display hangars, travelingexhibits, children’s interactive gallery, 200-seattheater, aircraft restoration gallery and café.The stunning glass atrium welcomes visitors byshowcasing the awesome Lockheed SR-71Blackbird, the fastest jet-powered aircraft in theworld. Check out our Aircraft of the Month(May - Vulcan) and one of our fantasticplanetarium shows.
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