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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Family Events ...............................................pg 5Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving ...............pg 8Movies To Watch For ...................................pg 10Cross Roads Mall Feature ......................pg 14,15Restaurant Review ............................... pg 16 - 17Winter Activities in the Metro .......................pg 20Upcoming Concerts....................................pg 23Community Shout Out ................................pg 25Holiday Lights Festival ........................... pg 26-27Holiday Tips .................................................pg 30

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FA M I LY E V E N T SNovember 8All Day Military Appreciation Weekend the Kroc Center

Little Gobbler Event Hummel Park Nature CenterRSVP Required - 10:00 AM

Nov 13 - Nov 30Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the RockettesOrpheum Theater

November 15Mustache Dache 5k and Kids RaceStinson Park Aksarben Village

November 21Own It OMAHAUNOmaha Thompson Center

November 27Holiday Lights Festival CenturyLink Thanksgiving Lighting CeremonyGene Leahy Mall14th & Farnam

Joslyn Castle Turkey TrotMidtown Crossing at Turner Park9:00 AM

Holiday Lights Festival - Making Spirits Bright ConcertHolland Performing Arts Center7:00 PM

November 29 - December 27Holiday Lights Festival - Pacific Life Sounds of the SeasonNear Gene Leahy Mall and in the Old Market

Small Business SaturdayShop Local, Support Local

December 4Joslyn Castle Holiday Party and Bou-tique PreviewThe Joslyn CastleDecember 5-6Festival of TreesSt. John’s Church

College of St Mary Christmas ConcertOur Lady of Mercy Chapel, College of St Mary

December 7Holiday Lights Festival - Wells Fargo Family FestivalSix downtown venuesDecember 19-21Beauty and the BeastOrpheum TheaterDecember 31December 31Holiday Lights Festival - New Year’s Eve Fireworks!Downtown Omaha

Jan 8 - Jan 10Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage PlaysBLUEBARN Theatre10 to 15 st between Farnam and Capitol

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Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving.Salty Dog Bar and Grill2411 S. 24th St. in Council Bluffs, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Caddy’s Riverside Grille2 Harrah’s Blvd in Council Bluffs 11 a.m. to 4p.m.

Mimi’s Cafe8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Village Pointe at 301 N. 175th Plaza

Jack and Mary’sreservations are recommended11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 655 N. 114th St.

Mahoney GrilleMahoney State Park11 a.m. to 3 p.m. .28500 West Park Hwy. in Ashland

The Sparetimes Sports Theater and Res-taurant11 a.m. to 8 p.m20902 Cumberland Dr. in Elkhorn

Old Country Buffetall-you-can-eat buffet14525 West Center Road10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m

A+ Buffet14426 West Center Road.

Cascio’s Steakhouse1620 S. 10th St11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. reservations are required.

Johnny’s Cafe11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are required.4702 S. 27th St.

Cheeseburger in Paradise4 p.m. to 10 p.m. will serve its regular menu17304 Davenport St

Bohemian CafeParties of five or more should call for a reser-vation. 1406 S. 13th St.

Sullivan’s SteakhouseSullivan’s is downtown, at 222 South 15th St.

Big Red RestaurantAll four locations open at 5 p.m.2323 Laverna St. in Fremont, 955 W. O St. in Lincoln, 2101 W. Pasewalk Ave. in Norfolk, and 8100 Cass St. in Omaha.

Jaipur restaurant5-9:30 p.m. 10922 Elm St.

Jerico’s restaurantnoon to 9 p.m.

Wilson and Washburnopen its bar at 7 p.m. and will run Black Fri-day beer and drink specials from midnight until 2 a.m.downtown, at 1407 Harney St.

Wheatfields8 a.m. to 3 p.m. That is the only Wheatfields location that will be open, and the dining room area will be closed. The One Pacific Place Wheatfields is at 1224 S. 103rd St.

Horseman’s Park9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thanksgiving.6303 Q St.

Old Dundee Bar & Grill7 p.m. until 2 a.m.4964 Dodge St.

Both Cracker Barrel locations 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.The Omaha location is at 9409 S 142nd St. and the Bluffs location at 530 30th Ave.

Council Bluffs casinosThe Horseshoe Casino buffe10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Jack Binion’s Steak House, inside Horseshoe, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m

The Harrah’s Casino buffet 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Harrah’s 360 Steakhouse 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Movies to Watch for this Holiday Season

November:

11/21 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

11/26 Horrible Bosses 211/26 Penguins of Madagascar 11/28 The Imitation GameDecember:

12/4 Wild12/11 Exodus: Gods and Kings12/16 The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies

12/18 Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb12/19 Annie12/24 Into The Woods12/24 Unbroken12/24 Leviathan12/30 A Most Violent Year

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West Omaha is well represented with chain and large independent restaurants, but when you enter Harvest Café & Wine Bar, you will immediately notice the vast difference in décor, service and especially food quality as compared to it’s competition. Chances are you’ll be greeted and talk with Tom Sawyer, owner and proprietor.

Harvest is located in Lakeside Hills Plaza at 168th & Center in West Omaha.It’s a bit of a challenge to find, but well worth the journey.

The setting is comfortable yet classy. Chocolate brown carpeting & leather chairs, granite table tops, custom art work while pendant lighting is providing the mood.

We find the food on our first visit is the high point of the evening, and what an experi-ence it is! We discover each plate is well presented and plentiful portions.

The night commences with Pork Belly Cabbage Wraps. Ample portion for up to four. The presentation is 4 large Napa cabbage leaves served with a well balanced sauté mixture of pork belly, mushrooms, red peppers and Asian dressing that consists of a mild snap from the ginger, spicy soy and jalapeño blend.

We also experience the Seared Sea Scallops with bacon risotto. Of course, everything is better with bacon- this is no exception. The scallops are impeccable in texture, taste and appearance. The risotto has a creamy texture and the slow cooking approach is well executed with the butter, wine and cheese blending just right.

Tenderloin Beef Kabobs is a simpler dish with unpretentious flavors. Tender-loin beef (an abundant portion) are grilled along with quartered white onions, mushrooms and green bell peppers. The wild rice is the perfect foundation for a great summer dish.

Restaurant REVIEW

Cafe & Wine Bar

HOURSMon-Tues 11am-2pm Wed-Sat 11am-9pm

16909 Lakeside Hills Plaza Ste #118Omaha, NE 68130

402-933-2535harvestcafeomaha.com

Reviews and Restaurant Information provided by Richard Barmettler BCG Restaurant & Bar Specialists

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HOURSMon-Tues 11am-2pm Wed-Sat 11am-9pm

16909 Lakeside Hills Plaza Ste #118Omaha, NE 68130

402-933-2535harvestcafeomaha.com

NEW RESTAURANTS COMING SOON

120th & BlondoSandwich Shop & Hand Dipped Milkshakes

Expected Arrival: November 2014

Reviews and Restaurant Information provided by Richard Barmettler BCG Restaurant & Bar Specialists

The Grilled Mongolian Pork Loin is truly superior. The veggie mix of carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and squash are flawlessly prepared al dente. The 8 ounce pork is well executed and marinated in a Hoisin sauce that is fragrant with a slight salty & sweet flavor.

The Salmon En Croute is one of Harvest’s signature dishes. Fresh Atlantic salmon is wrapped in a puff pastry dough and baked to medium well done. The dish is served with a Beurre Blanc (French for “white butter) is velvety smooth. Once again the al dente veggies are spot on.

More About the Restaurant

Service is attentive and informative. Tom himself helped direct us with selection and recipe information. I later talked with the chef

in regards to some of the finer points of ingredients, cooking procedures and sourcing of product. He is very knowledgeable and eager to experiment with bringing the food to the forefront.

Prices are reasonable with lunches averaging $10 to $12 and Dinners $12 to $18 with some entrees on the higher end.

The comprehensive wine list includes 62 selections by the bottle and a number by the glass. Harvests Caber-nets include on the sophisticated end with Silver Oak, Cakebread and Caymus, yet approachable with Josh

Cellars, William Hill Estate and J.Lohr. The other categories are also well represented.

Harvest has a full bar, homemade desserts, and upcscale hot tea service

They do take reservations, however walk in customers are acceptable. You can also make reservation on www.opentable.com

14513 West Maple Road grilled cheese and tomato soup

Expected Arrival: 2015

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Professional Coaches entertain your guests for up to an hour.

Different packages to meet your budget needs

Free Bob the Bobcat Ball for the Birthday Child

Indoor or Outdoor included

Soccer Themed Birthday Parties for 3-10 year olds!

For more information go to www.happyfeetomaha.com

Celebrate Your Next Birthday Party

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In the Metro

Winter ctivties A

Free to Cheaper Activities• Home Depot Free Kids Workshops Selected Saturdays between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.• Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts every Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.• Lowe’s Free Build and Grow Clinics Selected Saturdays at 10 a.m.• Michaels Kids Club Most Saturdays with sessions starting every half hour from 10 – 11:30 a.m. $2• Rec’s Kids Clubhouse - variety of activities• Joslyn Art Museum Every other Saturday from 10 a.m. – Noon• Motto McLean Ice Arena - Family Skate• Oak View Mall and Westroads Mall Indoor Children’s Play Areas• Scheels, Bass Pro Shop, or Cabela’s Animal Displays• Local Libraries, Barnes & Noble & Pottery Barn Offer story times

Entertainment Places• Amazing Pizza Machine• Chuck E. Cheese• Dave and Buster’s• Family Fun Center XL• Sempeck’s Bowling and Entertainment• Skate City - Bellevue• SkateDaze• The V Omaha

Ice Skating • ConAgra Foods Ice Skating Rink• Mahoney State Park Activity Center and Ice Rink• Motto McLean Ice Arena• Moylan Iceplex• Ralston Community Rink• UNMC Ice Skating

Bounce Houses / Trampoline Parks• Backyard Playworld• BounceU• Defy Gravity Trampoline Park• Jumpin’ Jax Bounce and Party Center• Mahoney State Park Activity Center & Ice

Rink• Omega Gym Open Gym• PE 101 Open Play Time• Pump It Up• SkateDaze• Sky High Trampoline Park

Museums and Planetariums• Omaha Children’s Museum• The Durham Museum• Joslyn Art Museum• Public Shows at Kountze Planetarium at UNO• Strategic Air and Space Museum• Nature Centers and Zoos• Fontenelle Forest and the Mud Pies Preschool Program• Lauritzen Gardens• Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium• Sports & Recreation

BowlingBowling at Chops Bowl, ICC Bowlatorium, Leopard Lanes, Maplewood Lanes, Mock-ingbird Lanes, Papio Bowl, Scorz, Sempeck’s, The V Omaha, West Lanes, Western Bowl, Wildcat Lanes

Sking• Mt. Crescent Ski Area

Swimming• CoCo Key Water Resort• Montclair Community Center• Mockingbird Hills Pool

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7 NovemberTatsuya NakataniSlowdown

Israel NashReverb Lounge

8 NovemberHoodie AllenChiddy Bang and MAXSokol Auditorium

Josh Hoyer and the Shad-owboxersPaa Kow’s By All Means Band and Funk TrekSlowdown

Rah RahReverb Lounge

Walker Mcguire and Drew BaldridgeWhiskey Tango

9 NovemberMike StudClinton SparksSlowdown

Tommy Castro & The PainkillersThe 21st Amendment Saloon TristenReverb Lounge

10 NovemberHigh EndsReverb Lounge 11 NovemberThe New PornographersThe Pains of Being Pure At HeartSlowdown

GungorThe Waiting Room Lounge

Unknown artistThe Waiting Room Lounge

12 NovemberHuey Mack and YonasSokol Underground Zach SherwinThe Waiting Room Lounge 13 November Mötley Crüe and Alice CooperThe RaskinsCenturyLink Center & Arena

Siberian Orchestra and Trans-Siberian OrchestraMid America Center

David BazanThe Passenger String Quartet and David DonderoThe Waiting Room Lounge

14 NovemberHuey Mack and YonasSokol Auditorium

Scott Weiland & The Wild-aboutsWhiskey Roadhouse Casey JamesWhiskey Tango Sabbath DisciplesThe Waiting Room Lounge The Bros. LandrethReverb Lounge The Author and the Illustra-tor, uh oh, and SeenSlowdown 15 NovemberWookiefootSlowdown

Michael Lee FirkinsThe Waiting Room Lounge 16 NovemberKate VoegeleSlowdown

Jonny BurkeThe Waiting Room Lounge 18 NovemberWatskyKyle and Anderson PaakThe Waiting Room Lounge The GotobedsThe Down Under Lounge 19 November Mansions on the MoonThe Waiting Room

The Legendary Shack ShakersReverb Lounge

20 November Cosby SweaterThe Waiting Room Lounge

DelayMiddle House DelreeceSlowdown 21 NovemberPsychostickDowntown Brown and Fun-gonewrongShamrock’s Pub and Grill Capitol AveAzpSlowdown

Bazile MillsThe Waiting Room Lounge 22 November YelaWolfSokol Auditorium Bill MaherHolland Center Peter Kiewit Hall

26 November Screaming for SilenceThe Matador and The ImpulsiveThe Waiting Room Lounge TwinsmithSlowdown 28 NovemberHar Mar SuperstarThe Pizza Underground and Rig1The Waiting Room Lounge 29 NovemberSophistafunk Funk TrekSlowdown Satchel GrandeThe Waiting Room Lounge Bottle Breakers and The Beat SeekersThe Hideout 3 DecemberThe King’s SingersHolland Center - Peter Kiewit Hall The Soil & the SunReverb Lounge 4 DecemberTrampled Under FootThe 21st Amendment Saloon Pert Near SandstoneSlowdown 5 DecemberOpethIn Flames and Red FangSokol Auditorium OtherwiseArson CityThe Waiting Room Lounge 9 DecemberShakey GravesSean Rowe and Esme PattersonThe Waiting Room Lounge

12 DecemberBlue OctoberZEALESokol Auditorium David Allan CoeHorseshoe - Whiskey Roadhouse JT HodgesWhiskey Tango 13 December Martina McBrideOrpheum Theatre Worried Mothers, Varma Cross, and Lurk LateThe Down Under Lounge 14 DecemberThe Beach BoysOrpheum Theatre

Gavin DeGrawRalston Arena

18 DecemberThe Bel AirsThe 21st Amendment Saloon

19 DecemberTkoThe Waiting Room Lounge Big Time Grain CompanyAmeristar Casino Bazile Mills, The Sons of the Reverb, and The Talbott BrothersReverb Lounge 20 DecemberJack and JackRalston Arena Big Time Grain CompanyAmeristar Casino Mixed Martial AudioThe Waiting Room Lounge 23 DecemberNeva DinovaTwinsmithSlowdown 27 DecemberThe Good LifeBig Harp and OquoaThe Waiting Room Lounge 4 JanuaryCloud GavinThe Hideout 9 JanuaryThe End in RedWe Be Lions, civicminded, Saul, and & Awaiting EliThe Waiting Room Lounge

UPCOMING CONCERTS

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SERVICE | FROM KINDERGARTEN TO CAREERSPartnership 4 Kids is a goal setting and group mentoring program that builds hope for underserved students and helps them create a foundation for success from kindergarten to careers.

The agency has been serving the youth of Omaha for 25 years and cur-rently reaches 4,500 students in 21 schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. Ninety percent of participants qualify for free and reduced lunch and reside in households with income levels below the poverty line.

Partnership 4 Kids empowers students to succeed by introducing them to caring, adult mentors, teaching them how to set and achieve goals, inspiring them to explore their career aspirations and providing college scholarship opportunities.

Partnership 4 Kids collaborates with Omaha Public Schools, local businesses, commu-nity members, and peer agencies, as well as with formal partners; TeamMates, Avenue Scholars, and College Possible, to achieve the shared goal of transforming the future of Omaha through educational advancement and student success.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:There are multiple ways to donate to Partnership 4 Kids including:• Cash donations, matching gift programs, securities, or bequest.• Donation of in-kind gifts or services• Sponsorship of a school or student event such as student career fairs, college visits, or

cultural outings • A Bike 4 Success Sponsorship which allows you to reward a deserving student with his/her brand new bike!• Attendance and/or support of Partnership 4 Kids fundraising events. Mark your cal-

endar for Swing 4 Kids Golf Benefit, July 27, 2015 and Hops & Grapes Fall Festival, October, 2015!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:Become a Volunteer. Partnership 4 Kids has many volunteer opportunities available to fit nearly any schedule. Currently we are in need of 80 more student–focused volunteers for the 2014-15 school year. If you want to make a positive difference in the life of a child, join Partnership 4 Kids as avolunteer!• Become A Goal Buddy: Goal Buddies work with elementary students once a month during the school day.• Become A Group Mentor: Group Mentors work with middle school students three times a month after school.• Join our Service League: Service League members promote the mission and work of P4K throughout the community and also assist in planning fundraising events

for the agency.• Become an Auction & Events Volunteer: P4K event volunteers assist in staffing our

events as well as help secure donations for auctions.

For more information, visit www.p4k.org or call 402-930-3000

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OMAHA Holiday Lights

FESTIVALThe Holiday Lights Festival is produced by Mayor Jean Stothert and the Downtown Omaha Inc. Foun-dation and presented by ConAgra Foods, KMTV-Channel 3 and Star 104.5.

The Festival showcases Downtown Omaha and celebrates the spirit of the holidays by providing a full season of festive, family-friendly activities. More than 40 blocks of dazzling lights will illuminate Downtown Omaha and add that extra shine to each Festival event. The 2014 Holiday Lights Festival will feature great traditions including :

For More Info: www.holidaylightsfestival.org

Lighting Ceremony November 27, 6-7 p.m

Gene Leahy Mall, 14th & Farnam • www.centurylink.com

With a countdown to zero, The 2014 Holiday Lights Festival will officially begin!

Come to the Gene Leahy Mall early to enjoy musical performances beginning at 5:30 p.m.At 6 p.m., Mayor Jean Stothert will lead the all-ages crowd in a countdown to the 2014 lighting displaySee downtown dazzle! The Gene Leahy Mall, 16th Street from Howard to Dodge Streets, and 10th Street from Douglas Street to Abbott Drive will be aglow with hundreds of thousands of beautiful white lights.Look for downtown businesses and residences also featuring elaborate lighting and holiday decorationsEnjoy the Holiday Lights every evening from 5 p.m. until 1 a.m. through January 4, 2015

Making Spirits Bright Holiday ConcertNovember 27, 7 p.m.

Get in the spirit with holiday classics and sing-alongs!

FREE concert is family-friendlyHolland Performing Arts Center, 13th and Douglas Streets (just northeast of the Lighting Ceremony location)Concert features special guest vocalist Mary Carrick accompanied by the Nebraska Wind Symphony directed by Keith Davis

Pacific Life Insurance CompanySounds of the SeasonSaturdays, November 29 – December 27, 7-8 p.m.www.pacificlife.com

At the Thanksgiving Lighting Ceremony and each Saturday from November 29 through December 27, from 7 to 8 p.m., Pacific Life Insurance Company Sounds of the Season will showcase the talent of local choral groups ranging from youth to professional performers. Delightful holiday music will be featured at different outdoor locations throughout the Gene Leahy Mall and the Old Market for all to enjoy.

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DATE TIME PERFORMANCE LOCATIONNovember 27 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Golmanaviches and Giselle Gene Leahy Mall 6:30 to 7 p.m MasterSingers Main Stage at Lighting Ceremony 6:30 to 7 p.m Jingle Bell Brass Ensemble Main Stage at Lighting CeremonyNovember 29 7 to 8 p.m. Golmanaviches and Giselle Gene Leahy Mall Arch at 11th & FarnamDecember 6 7 to 8 p.m. TBD Gene Leahy Mall Arch at 11th & FarnamDecember 13 7 to 8 p.m. Mater Dei Academy Old Market – 11th & HowardDecember 20 7 to 8 p.m. Omaha Academy Choir Gene Leahy Mall Arch at 11th & FarnamDecember 27 7 to 8 p.m. TBD Gene Leahy Mall Arch at 11th & Farnam

Please note that each performance will take place weather permitting.

ConAgra Foods Ice Skating RinkDecember 12 - January 4ConAgra Foods Campus, 10th & Harneywww.conagrafoods.com

Hours:Sunday – Thursday: 1 – 10 pmFriday & Saturday: 1 pm – midnightChristmas Eve & New Year’s Eve: 1 – 5 pmClosed Christmas & New Year’s Day

A $5 admission includes skate rental (admission is still required for patrons who bring their own skates) and benefits Food Bank for the Heartland. Kids under 5 skate free

Wells Fargo Family FestivalDecember 7, noon-5 p.m.Free Family FunVarious Downtown Arts & Cultural Institutionswww.wellsfargo.com

New Year’s Eve Fireworks SpectacularDecember 31, 7 p.m.Gene Leahy Mall, 14th and FarnamFireworks Celebrate New Year’s Eve with this year’s Fireworks show!

The closing event of the Holiday Lights Festival

Spectators are encouraged to bring radios and tune in to Star 104.5 – The Christmas Station – to hear the lively, party-themed music as you watch the dazzling show.

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Holiday TipsCustom Holiday Gift WRAPCreate your own customed wrapping paper at giftskins.comUpload Photos or logos to give your gifts that custom touch.

Make Your Own Christmas CardThis is a sweet and simple-to-make card featuring strips of green fabric in the shape of a Christmas tree. The fabric is stuck on with double-sided tape. Too easy!

You'll need:Plain coloured cardFabric scraps in shades of greenScissorsDouble-sided tapeBlack marker

STEP 1Tear fabric into thin strips so the edges are slightly frayed.

STEP 2Cut each fabric strip piece slightly smaller than the one before it and place in a row in the shape of a Christmas tree.

Step 3Stick double-sided tape on the backs of each strip and stick into place in the centre of the card.

Step 4Draw a tree trunk and star decoration on the top of the tree using the black marker.

view this tip and more at http://www.kidspot.com.au/

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