When Jeff Dolezal, Rebecca Harding and J. Christopher Houston began TACKarchitects in the summer of 2011, they did so with a mission to create a service-based studio space — not just your run-of-the-mill architecture firm. In an interview with The Dodge Voice Jeff explained, “We had worked together over ten years […]
Note: this post has been updated as of May 20th, 2021, to reflect current recommendations and information. Come summertime, you can’t think of Omaha without thinking of the Collegiate Baseball Championship. The annual tournament blends America’s favorite pastime with Omaha’s flair for celebration (and food). Locals look forward to it […]
Memorial Day offers one of the most significant long weekends of the season. Not only does it serve as the unofficial start of summer, but we also use this time to honor the people who have died while serving in our country’s armed forces. As such, many of us have […]
Note: We hope you are gearing up for a fun weekend! This post was written in 2017. Click here to read the 2018 post. Memorial Day is an important time of year. It’s a day where, as a country, we take a moment to reflect and honor those who have […]
Here in the midwest, there are so many opportunities to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life — from camping to glamping and quaint inns to luxury hotels. Whether you just need to hit a trail for an afternoon or get out of the state for a weekend retreat, there’s […]
As things heat up in the midwest, many of us have one thing on our mind: backyard barbecues. There’s just something about gathering with your friends and family under the sun that makes this season perfect. And here in the Omaha area, we get to do all of that poolside, […]
Growing up with midwest summers is an opportunity our children are blessed to experience, especially in the Omaha area. We have access to southwestern Iowa destinations like Loess Hills State Forest and educational institutions like Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and Lauritzen Gardens. But you don’t have to take […]
Here in Omaha, we have an eclectic mix of people and places. You’ll find hipsters in Benson, business personalities in Old Market, and a few cowboys thrown in for good measure. And let’s face it, when Omahans fall in love, they need a wedding venue that merges their unique personalities […]
Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to let your hair down, do a little salsa dancing and sip a couple margaritas! But, don’t worry, it’s not the only time to get a mouth-watering tequila cocktail. Summer is on its way and Margarita Monday comes around every week. Lucky for […]
Yelp is a community of food-lovers, locals and business reviewers alike. Over the years, as the community has grown, the website has become a go-to destination to find the best of the best. Based on an algorithm that considers the number of reviews and star ratings, they’re able to rank most […]