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Flood Relief, Fairacres Mansion & Weekend Fun: Open for the Scoop

Tour a 9,885-sq-ft Fairacres estate, groove to jazz in Turner Park, and find the best things to do around Omaha this week.

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Catch you around the neighborhood.

In today’s Scoop:

  • 🚑 Nebraska medics step in for Texas

  • 🗞️ Omaha Star's Museum Scoop

  • 🌸 Strolls with Clio & Brown’s

  • 🎶 Good Tunes, Cool Nights Ahead

Your Favorite

🪷 Clio

1202 Howard St, Omaha, NE

Clio feels like a postcard from the Aegean, all white-washed arches, upbeat chatter, and pita puffing warm clouds onto your glasses. Kick off with the mezze flight: silky hummus and za’atar-dusted crispy potatoes, then graduate to chicken or salmon kebabs charred just right.

Zero-proof spritzes and a sommelier’s treasure chest of adventurous wines round things out. Book early; tables go faster than those share-worthy Turkish beef dumplings!
Learn more here.

👞 Brown's Shoe Fit

7624 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

Do you know how Brown’s keeps Omaha smiling?

Brian, the in-house shoe whisperer, sizes you up with a Brannock gadget, then riffs on New Balance foam, Birkenstock cork and steel-toe tech until you find your match.
Their shining star, Bruce, a laid-back lab mix patrols for ear scratches while special orders wait until you’re ready!

Plus, front parking means you’re laced up and back out in minutes. Learn more here.

6724 Davenport St, Omaha, NE

  • $3,450,000

  • 5 beds

  • 9 baths

  • 9,885 sqft

  • 0.98 Acres Lot

Commanding an acre in Fairacres, this 9,885-sq-ft brick landmark blends 1930s grandeur with modern upgrades: six fireplaces, elevator, heated 7-car garage. Sunlit interiors open to landscaped patios for living and party-ready sparkle. View property here.

🚨 Nebraska Boots Hit the Ground in Texas

The Gist: When disaster struck central Texas, Nebraska didn’t hesitate. Our own Task Force 1 packed up and headed south, joining search crews working around the clock after deadly floods. Here at home, the Nebraska Humane Society is hustling to make room for rescued pets, and local Red Cross and Salvation Army teams are pitching in with food, shelter, and support.

Why It Matters: In true Heartland fashion, Nebraskans don’t wait to be asked, we just show up, ready to lend a hand (or a paw). Learn how you can help here.

🗞️ Omaha Star Expands with New Museum

The Gist: Beloved Omaha Star newspaper just marked its 88th birthday with big plans to honor founder Mildred Brown. The original newsroom will become a historic museum, letting neighbors step back into daily life in 1942. Meanwhile, construction is underway on a new, upgraded newsroom next door, and community members can add their names to the Star’s Walk of Fame Park.

Why It Matters: It’s a proud moment for North Omaha, recognizing a local institution that's always given voice to our stories. Read more here.

🔦 Late Nights at the Zoo | Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | Omaha | 07/18 | More 
Flashlights ready: nighttime habitats come alive.

🪕 Live on the Lawn eNVy Concert | Zorinsky Lake | Omaha | 07/18 | More 
Free music and fresh air make summer memories easy!

🤣 Corey B | Funny Bone Comedy Club | Omaha | 07/18 | More 
TikTok fave and radio funny guy hits the stage with rapid-fire laughs.

🕺 Jitterbugs' Night Out | Eagles Ballroom | Omaha | 07/18 | More 
Come to dance, laugh, and let loose!

🎺 Omaha Jazz Experience | Stinson Park | Omaha | 7/19 | More 
Smooth-music royalty Meadows, Bugnon & Waters under Nebraska stars.

🍷 Jazz on the Green | Turner Park | Omaha | 07/24 | More 
Enjoy this free LowDown Brass Band concert with lawn lounging and skyline views!

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