Tag: October 2023

cocktail

5 Steps to the Perfect Pina Fresa

The bar: Burdock + Bitters The bartender: Michael The drink: Pina Fresa created by Matt Phillips Step 1: What you need Step 2: combine all ingredients in shaker Step 3: shake well Step 4: strain into tall glass over ice Step 5: garnish with fresh pineapple, strawberries, and lime wedge […]

salmon

Sharing the Local Love at Salted Edge

Gregg and Ashley Young aim to bring innovation and joy to all they do, and their latest venture through Lucky Eleven Hospitality Group is no exception. The passionate pair partnered with accomplished Chef Joel Hassanali to bring their modern kitchen and bar concept, Salted Edge, to life. Hassanali’s affinity for […]

male photographer

Omaha Headshot Company Makes you Picture Perfect

A person’s credibility, professionalism, and unique personality factor into the first impression they make. When Omaha photographer Lane Hickenbottom pursued headshot photography, he saw a need to be an asset for job seekers, employers, and business professionals ready to communicate confidence to their audience. While attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, […]

opera mask

Opera Omaha Breaks Barriers Through Art

You had to strain—hard—to hear the young woman from the Ollie Webb Center, Inc., an Omaha nonprofit for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. So soft-spoken and reserved, she was barely audible when she showed up for her first workshop with Opera Omaha’s Holland Community Opera Fellowship. Fast forward one […]

woman

5 Reasons You Should Have a Wax Routine

Thinking about making the switch from shaving to waxing? There’s no better time to ditch the razor and reap the rewards of a waxing routine. The specialists at European Wax Center have five key reasons that will have you booking your next reservation ASAP. Make shaving a thing of the […]

two women

Tools for Healthier Life

Angel Pacana’s type 2 diabetes diagnosis in 2010 came as something of a surprise. A family history of the disease, combined with the onset of some troubling symptoms, prompted a doctor’s visit that revealed elevated blood sugar levels. For 10 years, Pacana struggled to manage the condition and its effects. […]

young girl

Award-winning Young Artist Harlow Wilkinson

Harlow Wilkinson is a confident young woman with an innate talent for business and marketing who connects easily with her customers. Wilkinson sells pottery, handmade journals, willow heart decorations, and hand-dyed towels through her business, I am a verb. Despite being only nine years old, she’s already won two trophies […]

Young man football player

Tyler Segar Keeps His Eye on the Prize

Tyler Segar, Junior, Boys Town High School Boys Town High School junior Tyler Segar’s passion for football began when he arrived at Boys Town in his eighth-grade year. Although he hadn’t played organized sports other than basketball, he met Boys Town coaches for track, basketball, and football and soon became […]

home at night

Escape to Serenity at Bennington Lake

Finding peace at the end of the day is a pivotal part of maintaining one’s wellbeing. With this thought in mind, homeowners Jim and Susie Devney poured their hearts into building a home that not only delivers function and comfort, but also a serene escape from the weight of life’s […]

women and a girl

Beyond the Crown with 2023 Mrs. Nebraska International

The pageant industry has significantly evolved since the first Miss America Pageant was held in Atlantic City, NJ, more than a century ago to draw tourists to the boardwalk. Today’s top pageants place emphasis on community and philanthropy rather than beauty and provide a platform for women to elevate their […]