No one mourns a sequel

It’s very rare that I am equally as enamored for a sequel as I am for a first installment. “Wicked: For Good” was one of those times. As a fan of the Broadway show, I knew how this story was going to end. I knew all the songs, and I knew where the characters’ lives […]

Springsteen biopic exudes NE charm

“Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” is an intimate portrait of Bruce Springsteen at one of the most creative pinnacles of his career — the making of his 1982 album, “Nebraska.” For a Nebraskan audience, the film holds a particular relationship with the environment, due to its ability to capture the quiet, desolate landscapes of the […]

Omaha bakery, coffee shop hits savory jackpot

CHLOE CARRILLO/THE CREIGHTONIAN Sweet Magnolias offers an array of baked goods, as well as custom desserts, for customers. A little over a mile from Creighton’s campus — and just down the block from Coneflower Creamery — is a locally owned bakery called Sweet Magnolias, connected to archetype coffee in the Millwork Commons.  The bake shop sells an array of baked goods, treats and even has vegan options. Some of the […]

Horror film delivers in spooky season

In 1978, when Finn Blake (Mason Thames) put an end to the Grabber’s life and reign of terror over Denver, Colo., we all thought we had heard the black phone ring for the final time. This October, however, Scott Derrickson brought the black phone back to our screens, along with Ethan Hawke’s terrifying Grabber. “Black […]

Joslyn Museum’s hidden gem

The Josyln Museum’s Durham Cafe cooks up a delicious dining experience. Their kimchi rice bowl, avocado toast and matcha are all worth a try. Amidst the beauty of the Joslyn Museum lies a hidden treasure: the Durham Cafe. After taking in the pieces of art, visitors want to end their experience with a nice meal […]

HomeGrown brings local taste to brunch

HomeGrown is a local restaurant that features locally sourced ingredients on its brunch meals. HomeGrown is a brunch/lunch restaurant located in the Blackstone District in Omaha. They pride themselves on their locally sourced ingredients, as well as cultivating kindness.   The restaurant itself gives a modern, homey vibe, with customers able to see cooks and baristas […]