Are You the Next American Idol?
Do you love to sing? Have you ever watched American Idol on television and thought “That should be me!” Well take your talents out of the shower and car and bring them to the American Idol auditions in Omaha next week! After running for 15 years on Fox, the adored televised singing competition will return to air on ABC in 2018, and the show is searching the country to find its next singing star.
This is the third time Omaha has hosted auditions, and the winner of season seven, David Cook, auditioned here in 2007. Audition videos can also be submitted online at americanidol.com or through social media accounts including Instagram, Twitter and Musical.ly with the tag #TheNextIdol. This new season is sure to be one of the best yet and will also feature pop star Katy Perry as a judge.
American Idol launched the careers of some of the biggest musical stars such as Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson – will you be next?!
Audition Information:
August 29: Omaha, NE
Lewis and Clark Landing
345 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, NE 68102
*You must be 15 or older to audition
Calling all runners! With summer quickly coming to an end you may think so does the opportunity to participate in many of the marathons and charity runs around the metro area. But fear not, if you missed the chance to participate in the runs so far this year there are still many opportunities to grab your friends and running shoes and cross that finish line! Listed below are a few of the many runs that are being put on in Omaha through the remainder of the year. Don’t miss your chance to join the fun and break a little sweat in 2017!
Moving day is an exciting time for the entire family....but it is also stressful. The same stress felt by the 'humans' in the house, are also felt by your pets. In fact, pets can sense that something big is up, weeks prior to your move! They pick up on your anxiety and the chaos of their living space. 
With the carefree days of summer quickly coming to an end and the start of school right around the corner, it can be difficult for kids and adults alike to get back into a regular schedule. The mornings of sleeping in, playful activities and leisurely eating lunches are replaced with 6AM wake up times, lots of homework assignments and prepacking lunches. But going back to school doesn’t have to be a daunting or exhausting time for you or your kids if you plan ahead and identify some strategies to help keep your family organized during this time. Listed below are some tips and tricks on how parents can get a jump start on the school year and help with the transition in hopes to make it a good experience for everyone. 
Since air quality directly impacts your health and well-being it's important to do what you can to improve the air quality in your home. Did you know that opening windows and allowing the fresh air in is the #1 way to improve air quality? 
First Friday's at Old Market
parts of the history of Omaha with this fascinating tour! Learn about the legends, lore and facts regarding Omaha's past.
Omaha Comic-Con
of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and more at the spectacular Omaha Farmers Market.
The Dinosaur Safari
Baseball fans and runners unite! This Sunday, June 25, 2017 the baseball-themed 
Packets can be picked up for pre-registration on Friday June 23 from 10 AM - 3 PM or Saturday, June 24 from 10 AM - 3 OM at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge Plaza (705 Riverfront Drive). You may also register in person during the packet pickup times. 
