Bucket Lists, Books, and Backpacks with Deanna

05/29/2026

Many folks know Omaha is the home of the College World Series every June. But do you know what else to do in the area while your favorite team isn’t playing? Let me show you around! Here are twenty things to do in Omaha during the College World Series and beyond.

Many folks know Omaha is the home of the College World Series every June. But do you know what else to do in the area while your favorite team isn’t playing? Let me show you around! Here are twenty things to do in Omaha during the College World Series and beyond!

05/29/2026

Omaha is getting a new downtown park called Polina Gardens. It was designed by a famous Dutch designer and is a satellite garden for Lauritzen Gardens. Here is a great video highlighting the garden, which opens on June 3.

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05/23/2026

Want to see a fun art exhibit in Omaha? Go to The Magical Library at JL Studios before June 7. The show features a variety of talented artists and flying books! Check out the link below for open hours and more information.
Art by Jasmine Lillian

Omaha artist Jasmine Lillian creates mystical artwork that combines nature and spirit. She is the owner of JL Studios, where she teaches classes and has her studio and gallery!

05/22/2026

Went to an amazing art exhibit at the Ming Toy Gallery in Benson (part of Omaha, NE) today! The artwork reminded me of stained glass. If you have an opportunity to see it before the end of the month, just go! The artist is giving an artist talk on May 28. Check out the Ming Toy Gallery webpage and page for more details about the exhibit and open hours.

BENSON – Ming Toy Gallery is pleased to host “Gifts of the Spirit: Paintings by Brandon Rial” during the month of May. The opening reception is Friday, May 1, from 6:00 to 9:00pm at 6066 Maple Street. (We’re right between Au Courant and Legend Comics and Coffee.) “Gifts of the Spirit,” R...

05/03/2026

Hey, check out what is coming to Council Bluffs soon!

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04/27/2026

A new Thomas Dambo troll has come to Elk Horn, Iowa! I can’t wait to visit it! Check below for more information!

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04/07/2026

Are you a Dambo troll hunter? You will be after you visit six beloved trolls at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha. The trolls are on exhibit there until May 18, 2026, so see them soon! You will be captivated by their beauty and the story behind them. Learn more by clicking the link below! Lauritzen Gardens

We’ve all grown up hearing fairy tales. In those tales, trolls were usually mean, gruff creatures that many people did not like or relate to. I’m happy to say one of my favorite artists, Thomas Dambo, has turned that storyline around with his troll creations and you can see six large Dambo troll...

04/07/2026

Are you a Dambo troll hunter? You will be after you visit all six beloved trolls at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha until May 18, 2026! Click below to learn more about these beloved trolls and learn how you can visit them yourself!

We’ve all grown up hearing fairy tales. In those tales, trolls were usually mean, gruff creatures that many people did not like or relate to. I’m happy to say one of my favorite artists, Thomas Dambo, has turned that storyline around with his troll creations and you can see six large Dambo troll...

04/07/2026

Are you a Dambo troll hunter? If not, you will be after you visit all six Thomas Dambo trolls at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha! Join me to get a glimpse of these beloved trolls and learn more about them! Lauritzen Gardens

We’ve all grown up hearing fairy tales. In those tales, trolls were usually mean, gruff creatures that many people did not like or relate to. I’m happy to say one of my favorite artists, Thomas Dambo, has turned that storyline around with his troll creations and you can see six large Dambo troll...

03/19/2026

Lauritzen Gardens March 2026 Orchid Display. See website for details. Just go! It’s wonderful! So much color and variety. Lauritzen Gardens