A look at downtown Omaha's Upstream Brewing Company
by Charley Reed in Arts & Leisure
Walk into the Upstream Brewing Company in the Old Market and you'll find the usual high-class dining establishment the downtown area is known for.
However, it doesn't take long after being led to your table by a server to notice large casks, a staggering row of metal draught taps and giant mash tins sitting behind a plate-glass window.
by Charley Reed in Arts & Leisure
Six of Upstream's common 12-beer selection have ties to the metro area. Named for various Omaha landmarks, the brews run the gamut from light to dark and mild to bitter. No matter what your taste, you're bound to find something you'll enjoy.
O! Gold Light Beer
Named after the city's "O!" campaign, with help from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Upstream's lightest beer is also their most popular.
by Charley Reed in Arts & Leisure
Let's face it; summer is quite possibly the best time of the year to experience beer. Unfortunately summer brew selections aren't always the best. Fans of bitter, hoppy beers will likely find something they can enjoy over the next four months, but for everyone else, this guide should help.
The Blue Barn's 'The Man from Nebraska'
by Nicole Higginbotham in Arts & Leisure
"The Man from Nebraska," a Blue Barn performance directed by Susann Suprenant, takes a more realistic approach to a man's journey to find God.
Starting out slow, the play goes through the methodical patterns in Ken Carpenter's (Jonathan Wilhoft) life. One night, waking up from a dream, Ken realizes that he doesn't believe in God.
