Lauritzen Gardens

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Fri Dec 24, 2021 2:37 am

The holiday displays at Lauritzen are stunning, as usual. Check them out before January 4.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:42 am

nativeomahan wrote: Fri Dec 24, 2021 2:37 am The holiday displays at Lauritzen are stunning, as usual. Check them out before January 4.

Too late. This evening the Gardens posted that they are closed until January 6th due to staffing shortages.

BIGO88 · Post by **BIGO88** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:39 pm

Came across this rendering online of the new boardwalk by the Japanese Gardens.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:48 am

Thanks for sharing. The boardwalk was basically installed late in 2021, but the entire section is not yet accessible for patrons.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Mar 05, 2022 5:01 pm

Lauritzen Gardens exhibit combines art and nature to explain plant life cycle

As guests move through the gardens, a series of displays explain the process of plant growth and the role plants play in Nebraska's ecosystems

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon May 02, 2022 6:45 pm

Lauritzen Gardens: 2022 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Award Winner

Congratulations to Lauritzen Gardens, winner of the 2022 Omaha Metropolitan Area (OMA) Tourism Award for Best Attraction in Douglas County in Nebraska.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 3:31 pm

The garden has gone to the dogs!
Bring your canine friends to walk the grounds and enjoy the great outdoors together.

Leashes at Lauritzen
Lauritzen Gardens
Mon, Jun 13
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Dogs love going on an adventure- make your next night out with your four-legged friend an evening garden stroll during Leashes at Lauritzen. These events are enjoyable nights for dogs to walk the trails, meet other dogs, to take photos among the flowers and foliage, and meet other dog lovers. Water will be available at stations throughout the garden. Visit the garden's website for a list of rules and regulations that ensure the safety and enjoyment of our visitors, their dogs, and protect the garden's plant collection.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Sep 30, 2022 1:13 am

Japanese Ambience Festival
Oct. 8th- 9th, Sat at 10:00AM - Sun at 4:00PM
Lauritzen Gardens: Antique and Garden Show
100 Bancroft Street

For an entire weekend, the garden grounds are alive with merriment as guests celebrate the joys of autumn and experience the Japanese culture first-hand.

The Omaha Sister Cities Association helps host the Japanese Ambience Festival, with a variety of activities to celebrate the Japanese culture. Enjoy activities like Japanese calligraphy, koinobori, origami, chop sticks, traditional Japanese games, food tastings and more. Performances will include martial arts demonstrations, taiko drumming and traditional Japanese music and dance. Included with admission, $10+tax for adults, $5+tax for children 3-12 and free for garden members and children under three.

This event runs on Oct 8th and Oct 9th 2022 from 10:00AM - 04:00PM

Kokyo Taiko - taiko drumming - Lauritzen Gardens Omaha

Japanese Ambience Festival
A salute to Shizuoka, Japan, and the Japanese culture
Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2015

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Fri Sep 30, 2022 10:43 pm

We absolutely love Lauritzen Gardens, and Omaha is blessed to have it here. But so far the Japanese Garden area is rather underwhelming,
The relocating of the Children’s Garden was a work in progress on our last visit in August, and guests were required to board the tram in order to be shuttled to the gardens from the main building.
We hope to return once the autumn colors start to burst.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Sat Oct 01, 2022 12:06 am

nativeomahan wrote: Fri Sep 30, 2022 10:43 pm We absolutely love Lauritzen Gardens, and Omaha is blessed to have it here. But so far the Japanese Garden area is rather underwhelming,
The relocating of the Children’s Garden was a work in progress on our last visit in August, and guests were required to board the tram in order to be shuttled to the gardens from the main building.
We hope to return once the autumn colors start to burst.

Agreed, and they could easily improve it.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Oct 03, 2022 12:51 pm

Japanese Ambience Festival
Lauritzen Gardens
Sat, Oct 8 - 9
10:00am - 4:00pm

A salute to Shizuoka, Japan, and the Japanese culture
Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9, 2022

For an entire weekend, the garden grounds are alive with merriment as guests celebrate the joys of autumn and experience the Japanese culture first-hand. Most activities are free with garden admission or membership.

The Omaha Sister Cities Association helps host the Autumn and Japanese Ambience Festival, with a variety of activities to celebrate the Japanese culture. Japanese Ambience also celebrates the anniversary of the gift of the Japanese Sunpu Castle Gate at Lauritzen Gardens by Shizuoka, Japan, Omaha's first Sister City. Enjoy activities like Japanese calligraphy, koinobori, origami, chop sticks, traditional Japanese games, food tastings and more. Performances will include martial arts demonstrations, taiko drumming and traditional Japanese music and dance. Paid activities will help fund the construction of phases II and III of the future Japanese garden at Lauritzen Gardens.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Oct 03, 2022 12:57 pm

The Airborne Toxic Event with In The Valley Below
Lauritzen Gardens
Sun, Oct 9
8:00pm

Every so often, one song can change everything. For The Airborne Toxic Event, that particular number happened to be an A Capella version of Queen and David Bowie’s classic duet “Under Pressure”. “Somebody played it for me, and it blew my mind,” declares vocalist and guitarist Mikel Jollett. “I made a decision to change my whole approach to music. I just wanted to be joyful about it. I wasn’t going to worry anymore. For the first three records, I thought mostly like writer. My mindset changed. It was about inventing a musical logic that was unabashedly catchy and rhythmic, but way weirder than anything we’ve done in the past.” That “logic” came to life while Mikel composed “heck and Back” for the Dallas Buyers Club soundtrack in August 2013. Under a tight deadline, he had no choice but to produce the track himself—a first for the Los Angeles outfit. However, he didn’t stop there.

The frontman would go on to personally produce The Airborne Toxic Event’s fourth full-length album and first for Epic Records Dope Machines with the blessing and support of Steven Chen [guitar, keyboards], Anna Bulbrook [violin, keyboard, backing vocals], Daren Taylor [drums], and Adrian Rodríguez [bass]. “Producing was massively challenging and super fun,” admits Mikel. “When we finished the last record, our producer Jacquire King said to me, ‘I think you’re ready to produce an album now.’ I felt like we had reached the apotheosis of being a proper rock band. This was the exact opposite. It was me alone in a room for 12 hours a day working harder than I’d ever worked.” Early in the process, Mikel tapped into a boundless aesthetic, embracing electronic elements as well as pop structures and unbridled rock ‘n’ roll bombast. At the same time, it defied categorization at every turn. “That’s one of the hallmarks of the record,” he affirms. “It doesn’t sound like anything else.”

The first single “Wrong” merges striking synths and an electronic swing with an evocative refrain punctuated by a robust groove. It’s borderline danceable, but always chant-able. “It’s just about a guy feeling insecure,” explains Mikel. “I wrote it at a time of massive upheaval in my life. We all have that moment. You look over everything and think, ‘I am an idiot!’ It’s not every day, but you wish you could start over. That’s the idea.” “California” turns a spotlight on a different side of the Golden State from the perspective of a true native. All the while, it still boasts an unshakable refrain and intricate instrumentation. “I grew up in California,” he goes on. “My parents were hippies, and I was born in the back of a VW bus on the beach. I was around everybody from Beatniks to gang members to kids who just emigrated from Guatemala or Ethiopia. None of this had anything to do with the popular image of what California is—that idea of palm trees and movie stars. As soon as you’ve got an idea of utopia, it begs a dystopia. It’s an idea of apocalypse right around the corner in a place that’s considered ideal.”

Simultaneously, the title track tempers a distinct guitar bounce with entrancing harmonies, making for a provocative and potent dichotomy. “You can interact with all of these dope hand devices, but they make you sort of dopey an hour later,” he sighs. “You make music with them. They can save you from a heart attack. They’re little extensions of the things that make us fundamentally human, which is the desire to interact with one another. The machines are all of these things at the same time.” In the middle of 2014 after moving on from Island Records, Epic Records C.E.O. L.A. Reid reached out and signed them—for the second time. “L.A. signed us way-back-when at Island,” recalls Mikel. “He literally saw us at Bowery Ballroom in New York, came backstage, and offered us a record deal. The moment we were free, he sent us a deal memo. It’s a pleasure to be working with him again. He’s a big believer, and he brings a lot of energy to this.”

They’ve carried a similar energy through three full-length albums: The Airborne Toxic Event [2008], which spawned the gold-selling single “Sometime Around Midnight”, All At Once [2010], and Such Hot Blood [2013]. In addition to reaching gold status, iTunes named “Sometime Around Midnight” the “#1 Alternative Song of the Year”, and it spent a staggering eight weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Heatseakers Chart. HBO utilized it on their high-profile Network Season Promo. The group has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman four times, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno four times, and on Jimmy Kimmel Live! three times. Moreover, they’ve taken the stage at festivals including Coachella and Lollapalooza and sold over 50,000 tickets in 2013 alone. In many ways though, Dope Machines signals something of a rebirth. “It’s like debuting a new phase,” concludes Mikel. “It was a new approach. We’ve got a new label. We threw out everything we were tired of and moved on to a brand new palette. That was the goal. This isn’t what The Airborne Toxic Event is supposed to be. This is who we are.”

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Nov 10, 2022 12:19 am

Lauritzen Gardens staff members create a 20-foot poinsettia tree

Mia Jenkins, director of marketing, explains the process of creating a 20-foot poinsettia tree at Lauritzen Gardens for their holiday show, Merry & Bright.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Dec 26, 2022 8:15 pm

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
Jan 20 at 9:00AM - May 14 at 5:00PM
Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park

Make plans to SEA this incredible exhibit featuring sculptures made of marine debris!

On display from January 20 through May 14, 2023

Giant sculptures of sea life, made from marine debris collected on Oregon's beaches, graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our ocean and waterways. The epic exhibit includes a titanic triggerfish, a pair of grand penguins, and an 11-foot-long shark named Chompers!

More than a set of eye-catching sculptures, these thought-provoking pieces are designed to inspire conversations about conservation and generate positive changes and behaviors towards the environment.

Included in paid garden admission ($15 ages 13+, $9 ages 3-12) free for garden members and children 2 and under.
For more information on the artists and volunteers behind Washed Ashore, visit washedashore.org.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:15 pm

New Lauritzen Gardens exhibit brings awareness to plastic pollution through art

Lauritzen Gardens’ upcoming exhibit is turning trash into treasure. It’s called Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea. It features giant sculptures of sea life made from trash collected on Oregon’s beaches. From fish to penguins, the sculptures are made of easily recognizable objects like bottle caps and netting which pollute our oceans. The exhibit demonstrates how dangerous plastic pollution is to our environment. Organizers hope the pieces inspire conversation and action around conservation. "We’re here on the banks of the Missouri river in Omaha to really help people inland see that even our trash here can end up in the rivers, which end up in the Mississippi, which can end up in the Gulf of Mexico and the broader ocean, impacting the creatures like we have depicted in the sculptures here at Lauritzen Gardens," said Brad Parks, Conservation Education Director with Washed Ashore.

The exhibit opens Friday and runs through May 14. It's included with paid garden admission and is free for garden members.

Lauritzen Gardens opens new exhibit

Lauritzen Gardens’ newest exhibit is turning trash into treasure.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:28 am

Omaha public invited to name new seahorse sculpture representing ocean pollution

Guests of the Lauritzen Gardens and the greater community get the chance to help name a new sculpture representing the issue of ocean pollution. Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea is a traveling exhibit featuring sculptures made of ocean trash and is on display at Lauritzen Gardens until May 14. The traveling exhibit also features a new sculpture of a seahorse that has made its debut at the Lauritzen Gardens. Currently on display, the bright yellow tiger tail seahorse is in the tropical house of the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory. An ongoing contest to name the sculpture has reached its second stage. More than 1,200 entries from the community were given to Washed Ashore and five finalists were narrowed down:

Basura (the Spanish word for “trash”)
Bubbles
Dandelion
Scrappy
Sea Biscuit

Voting is open now through April 19 to pick a final name for the seahorse sculpture. “We hope that by engaging people in this contest, we create interest in this special exhibit and its important message,” said Mia Jenkins, the director of marketing for Lauritzen Gardens. The seahorse sculpture’s official name will be revealed on Earth Day, April 22.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:39 am

Lauritzen Gardens brings awareness to plastic waste in the ocean with Washed Ashore Exhibit

Over one million marine organisms are killed each year from plastic waste in the ocean. Learn about what one exhibit at Lauritzen Gardens is doing to bring awareness to the problem. Reported on by Zachary Hill.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:09 pm

Lauritzen Gardens hosting an orchid show over the weekend

It's springtime and that means two things. People are getting their gardens ready and it's about time for orchids at Lauritzen Gardens. Right now, they're working on removing leaf cover to allow pollinators to emerge and they recommend home gardeners do the same. The company's COO recommends removing layers in stages with a couple of weeks in between. At Lauritzen, they're expecting daffodils to peak in mid-April. But the coming weekend is a big one for orchids. At this weekend's orchid show, the flowers will be out of greenhouses and in the conservatory. Guests will also be able to buy them. The orchid show and sales are happening Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 2:23 pm

Ikebana
April 28-30 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Lauritzen Gardens: Antique and Garden Show

Experience the power of ikebana to relax, rejuvenate, and bring profound joy. Enjoy beautiful arrangements using the natural beauty of flowers, leaves, and branches, and unexpected, unconventional mat
April 28 through 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Held annually, this Ikebana exhibition features arrangements from both classical and contemporary schools of Ikebana. Members of Ikebana International Omaha #60 will be present during show hours to meet guests and answer questions about the art of Ikebana.Admission is included with paid garden admission and FREE for garden members and children ages 2 and under.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Aug 19, 2023 2:36 pm

Perfect Pour: Craft Cocktail Tasting Event and Fundraiser
August 26 Sat at 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park

A craft cocktail tasting event with some of Omaha's best mixologists. All proceeds to benefit Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
Sip for a cause as we celebrate the art of mixology and support the work of Nebraska Children and Families Foundation

Perfect Pour, Wild at Heart will showcase the creativity and expertise of local mixologists who will be crafting their finest concoctions using the renowned Monkey 47 Gin.

What to expect:
• Craft Cocktail Tasting: Imaginative, mouthwatering cocktails featuring Monkey 47 as their key ingredient.
• Live Music and Entertainment: Immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere with live music and entertainment.
• Silent Auction and Raffle: Cruise our impressive selection of silent auction items and take part in the excitement.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:36 pm

Chess master plays 'Garden's Gambit' in Omaha

A world-renowned chess master is coming to Omaha on Saturday to play a 'Garden's Gambit' at Lauritzen Gardens.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:51 pm

Japanese Ambience Festival
October 8th, Sat at 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park

For an entire weekend, the garden grounds are alive with merriment as guests celebrate the joys of autumn and experience the Japanese culture first-hand.

The Omaha Sister Cities Association helps host the Japanese Ambience Festival, with a variety of activities to celebrate the Japanese culture. Enjoy activities like Japanese calligraphy, koinobori, origami, chop sticks, traditional Japanese games, food tastings and more. Performances will include martial arts demonstrations, taiko drumming and traditional Japanese music and dance. Included with admission, $15+tax for adults, $9+tax for children 3-12 and free for garden members and children 2 and under.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:04 pm

Lauritzen Gardens Antique Show returns for its 20th year

Kimball Lauritzen and Mary Seina were best friends who thought of the idea to start up an antique show the community would embrace. "They had a vision of bringing lovely antiques and art to the Omaha community," Mimi Post, honorary chair member and Seina’s daughter remembers the early years of the show. "We were back the outside of the garden with six dealers starting," She said. The event has grown to over 26 vendors offering ornate, one-of-a-kind pieces of art, jewelry and furniture. Advisory chair Cindy Tooher said it gives buyers a sense of nostalgia.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:50 am

Lauritzen Gardens achieves accreditation from international network

The Omaha metro has its own hidden gem right in its backyard. And it's being recognized on an international scale. Lauritzen Gardens is one of the 31 botanic gardens in the world to be highlighted for their conservation work. People like Patti Bendgen visiting from Waukee, Iowa, two hours away from Omaha, took advantage of the nice weather at Lauritzen on Tuesday.

From blooming bright plants to chirping birds, Lauritzen got an accreditation from the Botanic Gardens Conservation International.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:17 pm

Lauritzen Gardens wins Conservation Practitioner accreditation by Botanic Gardens Conservation

Lauritzen Gardens wins accreditation as a Conservation Practitioner by Botanic Gardens Conservation International.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:47 pm

Lauritzen Gardens hosts dinosaur exhibit

Omaha's Lauritzen Gardens is hosting a dinosaur exhibit.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:47 am

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs at Omaha's Lauritzen Gardens

On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE: Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles, while discovering prehistoric plants in the garden’s collection.

Marvel at 30 iconic dinosaur sculptures, including a towering T-Rex, the majestic Stegosaurus, and the formidable Triceratops - collectively made from more than 1.5 million bricks. This exhibit is perfect for young paleontologists and budding builders, with dino facts and build stats at every turn.

This dino-mite celebration of the brick is included with garden admission and is FREE for garden members and is on display through May 12, 2024!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:45 pm

Ceremonial Tree Planting
in the Lithuanian Sculpture Garden (Saulės Takas)

Members of the folk-dance group Aušra and the Omaha Lithuanian American Community planted a bur oak tree in the Lithuanian Sculpture Garden (Saulės Takas) on April 21, 2024. This planting was done in conjunction with other Lithuanian communities across the globe, in celebration and commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lithuanian Song and Dance Festival, in an effort to "keep the forest green."

Just as their ancestors put down solid roots in Omaha, we hope this bur oak tree will serve as a reminder of the strength and resilience of the Lithuanian community for generations to come.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed May 08, 2024 3:10 pm

Conservatory at Lauritzen Gardens closing for updates:
What visitors should know

Upgrades are on the way for guests and the plants at Lauritzen Gardens' Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory. The big project is set to begin on May 13.

"This is the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory," said Mia Jenkins, director of marketing for Lauritzen Gardens. The conservatory opened at Lauritzen Gardens nearly 10 years ago. Mia Jenkins says this space has made the gardens a four-season destination. "It’s just a really lush environment that just bursts with life year-round," Jenkins said. This 17,500-square-foot building is designed to help a variety of plants flourish.

- The conservatory will be temporarily closed starting May 13 until November 22.
- It will open for the annual holiday show and temporarily close again in January 2025.
- The two-phase project is expected to be completed later in 2025.
- Phase 1 will focus on the systems and technology above the ground.
- Phase 2 will focus on improvements to the soil, water features and the plants.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jun 06, 2024 9:42 pm

Omaha's Lauritzen Gardens new CEO Ennis Anderson IV shares growing vision

Omaha's 100-acre Lauritzen Botanical Gardens has new Chief Executive Officer and he's excited about the opportunity to grow the number of visitors to Omaha's botanic showplace. "It's opening the doors and making it a place for all. To make it more accessible, it's taking the time talking to the community and authentically welcoming those that aren't coming," Anderson said.

7 questions with Lauritzen Gardens new CEO

Ennis Anderson IV, the new Chief Executive Officer of Lauritzen Gardens, answers 7 silly green thumb questions.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jun 06, 2024 11:37 pm

Omaha's Lauritzen Gardens new CEO Ennis Anderson IV shares growing vision

Omaha's 100-acre Lauritzen Botanical Gardens has new Chief Executive Officer and he's excited about the opportunity to grow the number of visitors to Omaha's botanic showplace. "It's opening the doors and making it a place for all. To make it more accessible, it's taking the time talking to the community and authentically welcoming those that aren't coming," Anderson said.

Ennis Anderson IV is from Fort Worth, Texas where he worked as Senior Vice President of Operations and Guest Services of the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas. Under his leadership there, garden attendance grew by 70-percent, ending the 2023 year with 418,000 guests. Anderson is looking for ways to invite diverse groups of visitors to enjoy Omaha's gardens. Omaha's current garden attendance is close to 200,000 visitors annually. The Lauritzen Gardens were created in 1995 and are mostly privately funded.

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Sun Sep 29, 2024 1:46 pm

There is a building permit listed for Lauritzen Gardens for $7,500,000. Anyone know what it is?

Post by **Brad** » Mon Sep 30, 2024 1:48 am

Bob from Omaha wrote: Sun Sep 29, 2024 1:46 pm There is a building permit listed for Lauritzen Gardens for $7,500,000. Anyone know what it is?

I don't really see anything new. They built that new greenhouse complex on the north side. Demolished the old greenhouse up by the visits center for a new children's garden with a splash pad. Looks like they also upgraded the lights in the conservatory.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Mon Sep 30, 2024 10:34 pm

Bob from Omaha wrote: Sun Sep 29, 2024 1:46 pm There is a building permit listed for Lauritzen Gardens for $7,500,000. Anyone know what it is?

No, that was not for Lauritzen. It was for the new downtown pocket park at 13th and Leavenworth. Not sure what all that money will be spent on.

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Mon Sep 30, 2024 11:13 pm

So is Omaha Botanical Center the same organization that owns/runs Lauritzen Gardens?

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 01, 2024 1:22 am

Bob from Omaha wrote: Mon Sep 30, 2024 11:13 pm So is Omaha Botanical Center the same organization that owns/runs Lauritzen Gardens?

That address listed on the permit is for this project:

Old Market Gardens (727 South 13th Street)
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Also that's building permit "BLD-24-07339" which was issued in June... Newspaper is a bit behind...

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Tue Oct 01, 2024 1:36 am

Brad wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2024 1:22 am

Also that's building permit "BLD-24-07339" which was issued in June... Newspaper is a bit behind...

Well, when there's no local staff, no interest in covering anything, no demand for the product, and on and on, once in a while someone somewhere grabs a handfull of whatever & sticks it between some ads.

I'm 66, tired & cranky.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Tue Oct 01, 2024 3:56 pm

The W-H has ALWAYS been a frustrating “read”. It used to be because of its crazy conservative political bent, which you couldn’t help but be exposed to while reading an otherwise fairly decent newspaper. In the past 5-10 years the political issues have been largely eliminated (the paper is more or less politically emasculated in recent years. No institutional editorials are even published any more). However the quality of what does go into the paper is totally hit and miss. It even looks as if it’s been stitched together a la Frankenstein. The Nebraska Examiner, with a shoestring budget, is now my go-to source of local news. Lord knows it’s not one of the local TV stations.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Tue Oct 01, 2024 4:07 pm

nativeomahan wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2024 3:56 pm The W-H has ALWAYS been a frustrating “read”. It used to be because of its crazy conservative political bent, which you couldn’t help but be exposed to while reading an otherwise fairly decent newspaper. In the past 5-10 years the political issues have been largely eliminated (the paper is more or less politically emasculated in recent years. No institutional editorials are even published any more). However the quality of what does go into the paper is totally hit and miss. It even looks as if it’s been stitched together a la Frankenstein. The Nebraska Examiner, with a shoestring budget, is now my go-to source of local news. Lord knows it’s not one of the local TV stations.

The Examiner certainly seems to be doing the most journalism.

guy4omaha · Post by **guy4omaha** » Wed Oct 02, 2024 9:58 pm

The Examiner has ALWAYS been a frustrating “read” because of its crazy liberal political bent, which you can’t help but be exposed to while reading an otherwise fairly decent newspaper.

Just have to poke my opinion in once every three or four hundred posts. It’s a service I provide as the forums conservative troll.