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Jack Rebney, the YouTube Winnebago Man Winnebago Man: from YouTube Legend to Award Winning Documentary
Ben Steinbauer, director of Winnebago Man, has appeared on The Tonight Show and won countless film festival awards. Yet, his film arises from nothing more than a viral YouTube video. We interviewed him in advance of his upcoming talk at Film Streams.
Chris Guillebeau in Bhutan The Unconventional Book Tour Stops in Omaha
An interview with Chris Guillebeau, professional blogger and author of the new book, The Art of Non-Conformity. Chris has seen 149+ countries and his book tour covers 50 states. He comes to Omaha on Friday, and we have just one question: how do you do it?
Little Red Riding Hood by Amanda Gray Curiouser and Curiouser: the 2010 Omaha Lit Fest
The 6th annual (Downtown) Omaha Lit Fest, held at the KANEKO gallery, was titled "Curiouser & Curiouser: the Book in Flux." So what's that mean? Following the Fest's mission to "examine the very concept of the book," Lisa Sheppard...
Nikita starts this fall on CW Geeking Out Over New TV Series
The fall season brings a lot of changes, including a new TV lineup. Preview new sci-fi shows like The Cape, The Event, and No Ordinary Family; action shows like Nikita and Undercovers; even a show based on the Twitter phenomenon, $h*! My Dad Says.
One of Muñoz' "super-hero inspired" designs next to a classic beauty Omaha Fashion Week Ticket Giveaway + Designer Interviews
After reading about two of this year's Omaha Fashion Week 2010 Grand Finale designers (Daniel Muñoz, Jennie Mason), you're going to want to see the show, right? Lucky for you, we're giving away a special prize package with tickets to EVERY night of OFW!
DJ Brent Crampton of loom loom Weaves Omaha
Loom: a hand-operated or power-driven apparatus for weaving fabrics. Or loom: one of Omaha's most respected dance parties. With the recent White Party, and the upcoming loom Weaves the Joslyn Sculpture Garden, we talked with loom's DJ Brent Crampton.
Eid al-Fitr meal in Malaysia Ramadan 101: Lessons in Islam
Though Ramadan, a month of fasting and reflection in Islam, begins August 11, few non-Muslims know of its customs. Beth Katz of Project Interfaith interviewed scholar and educator Dr. Hussein Rashid to learn more about this important Islamic time.
The Pioneers by Charles Fairbanks Local Filmmakers Showcase Dreams Big
The First Annual Film Streams Local Filmmakers Showcase will feature the best in Omaha short films. We interviewed two local filmmakers, Tim Guthrie and Georgie Gomez, to learn more about their art and their excitement for the August 6th premiere.
Science Fiction author Robert Sawyer Science Fiction author Robert J. Sawyer ("Flash Forward") Visits Omaha
Robert J. Sawyer, author of numerous Sci-Fi books, including "Fast Forward" (which was recently adapted for TV), will be in Omaha this weekend as part of OSFest. Learn more about the award-winning author and his thought provoking science fiction.
The 2010 cover, featuring Maggie Cargy Omaha Fashion Magazine Debuts, Party Ensues
With Omaha Fashion Week just around the corner, Omaha Fashion Magazine—the first local magazine devoted entirely to fashion—is poised to make its debut. On the eve of the Nomad launch party, we interviewed magazine co-founder Rachel Richards.