Edge of the Universe

07/19/2026

Today in interesting art!! Deconstructive Collage: Artists like Joe Castro use mixed media to highlight how political and social entities manipulate tribal mindsets to keep populations divided and control groups (us vs them, mob mentality, in-group psych , group think ect...). By tearing up and juxtaposing images from opposing media bubbles, the art forces viewers to see the artificial nature of our conflicts. Other collage artists in comments.

Joe Castro, 43, from Philadelphia, USA, is a collage artist, musician, painter, designer and skateboarder; who studied graphic design at college and has been working as an artist/musician for the p…

07/19/2026

Fun fact: We created this librarian storytelling dragon for the Omaha Children’s Museum! Check it out and learm the power of reading!

The museum has an incredible team and such a wonderful history of inspiring imagination in our community.

A Nebraska children’s museum can save the week fast, turning a simple outing into an instant family victory.

07/18/2026

On Wednesdays we wear pink... but this coming Wednesday at 7PM....we will also hear from Reimagine Omaha's Aaron Weaver to learn about experiencing homelessness. And tickets are still available for Reimagine Your Home Fundraiser. So wear pink and learn about what you can do!

Regina George (Rachel McAdams) shares copies of the infamous Burn B...

07/18/2026

SummerWeen is almost upon us July 25th. Vendor spots still available. And now the movie we will be watching on monday to gear up for the spirit of Summerween. Vemdor Sign up in the comments.

Two witch sisters, raised by their eccentric aunts in a small town,...

07/18/2026

🖤 Throwback to Witch Walk last October! 🖤

Who's ready to bring that energy back for our Summerween event? 🎃🌴

✨️Vendors
✨️Water Fun
✨️Entertainment

Did someone say carving watermelons?! 🍉

Get ready for a Halloween party in the middle of summer. 🎃🌴

07/17/2026

Oooof gorgeous. Also... glitter and glow night tonight after 7PM. Break out those sequins and black light attire!! Glow for Saturday Night Edge of the Universe

Watercolor painting by Julianne Maye Lison

07/17/2026

🌎✨ AUGUST FIRST FRIDAY ✨🌎
🗓️ Friday, August 7 | 📍 Benson Creative District

Benson First Friday returns for the 13th Annual New American Arts Festival, a celebration of immigrant, migrant and refugee communities! ✨

Explore visual art, live performances, artist markets, gallery openings and more throughout the Benson Creative District.

Plan your night and learn more at bensoncreativedistrict.org/firstfriday.
Check back Thursday before First Friday for the FINAL event lineup! ✨

✨ August First Friday poster artwork by Sener .mx
🖼️ Posters sponsored by

🌎✨ Thank You to Our New American Arts Festival Sponsors ✨🌎
💙 FiberFirst Internet
🩵 Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement
💜 Soundarte.net .mx
💙 Mutual of Omaha
🩵 Ted & Wally’s Ultra-Premium Ice Cream
💜 Thermal King Windows
💙 Anytime Seltzers

⚡ Thank You to Our Friends of BFF Business Members ⚡
💙 11Eleven
🩵 Access Period
💜 Alley Cat Vintage
💙 ASL Interpreting Services
🩵 Benson Brewery
💜 Blue Line Coffee
💙 Central Skate Shop
🩵 Dahlia House
💜 Edge of the Universe
💙 Gregg Grossman, Inc.
🩵 Heather Tedesco, Realtor
💜 Jake’s Ci**rs
💙 Legend Comics & Coffee
🩵 Maple St. Construct
💜 Maven Social
💙 Metropolitan Community College
🩵 Ming Toy Gallery
💜 Nebraska AIDS Project
💙 Omaha Roller Derby
🩵 Removery
💜 SET the Bar
💙 Shipment Vintage / Floors, Floors, Floors
🩵 Shop Five Nine + Ceremony
💜 Slowdown
💙 Snowy Sundaes
🩵 Star Deli
💜 Taco Co.
💙 The Bay
🩵 The Sydney

💜 Made possible with support from the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment .
💙 Proudly produced by in the Benson Creative District .

07/17/2026

TEDx Omaha Tickets are on sale now. Here is one of our local TEDx Omaha speakers, from years past, who goes over the bullies who take joy in attacking us. As a newscaster she spoke of harassment letters, bullies, stalkers but with an uplifting message to not give up! Your bullies do not define you! Ticket link is in the comments.

Who does not like to get money in the post - but if that $1 is accompanied by a spiteful message; “use it to fix your big fat nose”, what do you do? When that happened to investigative TV journalist and six times Ironman Michelle Bandur, it was a gut punch that took her back to her childhood. Sh...