http://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnectionsPresented by metroMAGAZINE & SpiritofOmaha.com, metroCONNECTIONS is your platform to engage with those who are making a difference in strengthening local communities. From non-profit news to information on Omaha's vibrant arts and culture scene; from community initiatives to the businesses that are investing in our region, metroCONNECTIONS is your go-to source for the organizations and personalities that define “The Spirit of Omaha.” Hosted by publisher Andrea Hoig, metroCONNECTIONS is brought to you by metroMAGAZINE, Omaha's award-winning monthly publication, now in it’s 21st year.enCopyright Andrea 'Andy' Hoig (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 04:45:00 GMTFri, 22 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMTCurrent EventsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/f51fd259-5092-4fda-82a8-8bc9417a7298_profile-connections.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnectionsPresented by metroMAGAZINE & SpiritofOmaha.com, metroCONNECTIONS is your platform to engage with those who are making a difference in strengthening local communities. From non-profit news to information on Omaha's vibrant arts and culture scene; from community initiatives to the businesses that are investing in our region, metroCONNECTIONS is your go-to source for the organizations and personalities that define “The Spirit of Omaha.” Hosted by publisher Andrea Hoig, metroCONNECTIONS is brought to you by metroMAGAZINE, Omaha's award-winning monthly publication, now in it’s 21st year.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comcurrent events,andrea hoig,metromagazine,nebraska humane society,joslyn castle trust,metroconnections,hope center for kids,omaha,opera omaha,act ii of the omaha community playhousemetroCONNECTIONSnoPresented by metroMAGAZINE & SpiritofOmaha.com, metroCONNECTIONS is your platform to engage with those who are making a difference in strengthening local communepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2013/03/22/brownell-talbot-educator-author-dr-joann-deakEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2013/03/22/brownell-talbot-educator-author-dr-joann-deak/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2013/03/22/brownell-talbot-educator-author-dr-joann-deakFri, 22 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMTBrownell-Talbot: Educator & Author Dr. JoAnn DeakPublisher Andrea Hoig interviews educator and Author Dr. JoAnn Deak. Dr. Deak's was the featured speaker at the 3rd Annual 21st Century Education Lecture that was held on Thursday March 21st at Brownell-Talbot College Preparatory School. Dr. Deak is as an educator and psychologist who helps children develop into confident and competent adults. Her focus is on working with adults, parents, and teachers in their roles as guides or “neurosculptors” of children. 00:15:00metroCONNECTIONSnoOmaha,Brownell Talbot,JoAnn Deaks,Education Lecture,Child psychologistPublisher Andrea Hoig interviews educator and Author Dr. JoAnn Deak. Dr. Deak's was the featured speaker at the 3rd Annual 21st Century Education Lecture that whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2012/10/02/brownell-talbot-schoolEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2012/10/02/brownell-talbot-school/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2012/10/02/brownell-talbot-schoolTue, 02 Oct 2012 19:00:00 GMTBrownell-Talbot School As Brownell-Talbot School celebrates 150 years in 2013, metroMAGAZINE publisher Andee Hoig visits with Julie Adams Anderson, Director of Admissions, about what makes this Pre through 12 school unique. 00:07:00metroCONNECTIONSnoBrownell-Talbot,Omaha,Education,Private Schools,Julie Adams AndersonAs Brownell-Talbot School celebrates 150 years in 2013, metroMAGAZINE publisher Andee Hoig visits with Julie Adams Anderson, Director of Admissions, about whathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/11/16/connections--november-16-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/11/16/connections--november-16-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/11/16/connections--november-16-2011Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - November 16, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Caroline Moore Hinrichs from Step Group. Later we chat with Mark Maser and Susan McMannama, from Joslyn Castle Trust about Magic at Midtown, as well as Tracy Fisher, NCHS Special Events Manager and Kim Anderson, NCHS Pregnancy, Parenting and Adoption Program Director from Nebraska Children's Home Society about HoliDazzle. 00:43:00metroCONNECTIONSnoStep Group,Joslyn Castle Trust,Nebraska Childrens Home Society,metroMAGAZINE,Andrea HoigEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Caroline Moore Hinrichs from Step Group.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/11/09/connections--november-9-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/11/09/connections--november-9-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/11/09/connections--november-9-2011Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - November 9, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Kelly Sears, Senior Marketing Executive of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands. Kelly talks about the B&GC upcoming Stock Market Challenge. Later we chat with Brad Watkins, Communications Director for Opera Omaha's performance of "Hansel & Gretel", as well as Susan Eustice, Director of Public Relations from the The Salvation Army about their Tree of Lights Kickoff Ceremony. 00:38:00metroCONNECTIONSnoBoys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands,Opera Omaha,The Salvation Army Omaha,metroMAGAZINE,Andrea HoigEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Kelly Sears, Senior Marketing Executive ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/11/02/connections--november-2-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/11/02/connections--november-2-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/11/02/connections--november-2-2011Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - November 2, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Wendy Richey, President of the Sarpy County Chamber. Wendy talks about the Chamber's upcoming Best of Sarpy Expo. Later we chat with Lisa Hagstrom, Member of ACT II of the Omaha Community Playhouse about Dickens of a Christmas, as well as Pam Wiese, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations from the Nebraska Humane Society and Mike DiGiacomo the Producer/Writer/Videographer for an Omaha Italian Documentary & Launch Party. 00:42:00metroCONNECTIONSnoStep GROUP Omaha,Sarpy County Chamber,ACT II of the Omaha Community Playhouse,Nebraska Humane Society,Ex Pella S Luciae VMEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Wendy Richey, President of the Sarpy Counhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/10/26/connections--october-26-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/10/26/connections--october-26-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/10/26/connections--october-26-2011Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - October 26, 2011 Our guest this week is Janice Strang, President of the Assistance League of Omaha. Later we chat with Alfonzo Alexander, Midwest Smooth Jazz Society Board Member about the Smooth and Spooky Ball & Mia Jenkins, Director of Marketing from Lauritzen Gardens about the Ghoulish Garden Adventure. 00:32:00metroCONNECTIONSnoAssistance League of Omaha,Midwest Smooth Jazz Society,Lauritzen Gardens,Andrea Hoig,metroMAGAZINEOur guest this week is Janice Strang, President of the Assistance League of Omaha. Later we chat with Alfonzo Alexander, Midwest Smooth Jazz Society Board Membhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/10/19/connections--october-19-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/10/19/connections--october-19-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/10/19/connections--october-19-2011Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - October 19, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guests this week are Mark Maser and Susan McMannama, from the Joslyn Castle Trust about their Magic at Midtown event. Later we chat with Michelle Moyes Dill, Executive Director from Together Inc. of Metropolitan Omaha about Coming Together: Inspiring Your Community, as well as Tina Tweedy from Vivace Restaurant about Omaha Restaurant Association's, Sweet Couture - A Fashionable Dessert Event. 00:37:00metroCONNECTIONSnoJoslyn Castle Trust,Together Inc of Metropolitan Omaha,Omaha Restaurant Association,Andrea Hoig,metroMAGAZINEEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guests this week are Mark Maser and Susan McMannama, from thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/10/12/connections--october-12-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/10/12/connections--october-12-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/10/12/connections--october-12-2011Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - October 12, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Kirsten Case, Executive Director from the Literacy Center. Later we chat with Lori Bechtold, Chief Development Officer from OneWorld Community Health Centers, as well as Karen Cannia from American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Expo presented by Methodist Health System to learn more about their great contributions to the community. 00:25:00metroCONNECTIONSnoLiteracy Center,OneWorld Community Health Centers,American Heart Association Go Red For Women Expo,Andrea Hoig,metroMAGAZINEEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Kirsten Case, Executive Director from thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/10/05/connections--october-5-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/10/05/connections--october-5-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/10/05/connections--october-5-2011Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - October 5, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is J. Gawf, Resident Music Director from Opera Omaha. Later we chat with Angela Kros, Executive Director from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, as well as Pam Wiese, Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations from the Nebraska Humane Society to learn more about their great contributions to the community. 00:34:00metroCONNECTIONSnoOpera Omaha,Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,Nebraska Humane Society,Andrea Hoig,metroMAGAZINEEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is J. Gawf, Resident Music Director from Opehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/26/connections--september-26-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/26/connections--september-26-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/26/connections--september-26-2011Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - September 26, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Cheryl Murray from Lutheran Family Services. Later we chat with Kerri George from Midwest Heart Connection, as well as Ty Schenzel of Hope Center for Kids to learn more about their great contributions to the community. 00:33:00metroCONNECTIONSnoLutheran Family Services,Midwest Heart Connection,Hope Center for Kids,metroMAGAZINE,Andrea HoigEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Cheryl Murray from Lutheran Family Servichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/19/connections--september-19-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/19/connections--september-19-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/19/connections--september-19-2011Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - September 19, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Dana Harvey, founder of Harveys Seatbelt Bag and he is coming to town this weekend for a special release party at Material Girl. Stephanie Grade, co-chair of the Hospitality Hall of Fame Dinner and Mark Maser and Susan McMannama who fill us in on an exciting new event ... Magic at Midtown. 00:36:00metroCONNECTIONSnoHope Center for Kids,Metropolitan Community College,Joslyn Castle Trust,metroMAGAZINE,Andrea HoigEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Dana Harvey, founder of Harveys Seatbelthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/12/connections--september-12-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/12/connections--september-12-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/12/connections--september-12-2011Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - September 12, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is John Beasley from the John Beasley Theater. Later we chat with Barb Schaefer the Honorary Race Chair from S.G. Komen for the Cure - Race for the Cure, as well as Kari Herbst of the Mount Michael - Fall Festival to learn more about their great contributions to the community. 00:30:00metroCONNECTIONSnoJohn Beasley Theater,Susan G Komen of Nebraska,Mount Michael,metroMAGAZINE,Andrea HoigEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is John Beasley from the John Beasley Theatehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/08/connections--boy-scouts-special-edition--september-8-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/08/connections--boy-scouts-special-edition--september-8-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/08/connections--boy-scouts-special-edition--september-8-2011Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - Boy Scouts Special Edition - September 8, 2011 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Mid-America Council goes "Over the Edge" on September 24th   Go Over the Edge for Boy Scouts! Saturday, September 24, 2011 Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society "Woodmen Tower" 00:30:00metroCONNECTIONSnoBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA,Over the Edge,Woodmen Tower,Rick Sanders,Andrea HoigBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Mid-America Council goes "Over the Edge" on September 24th   Go Over the Edge for Boy Scouts! Saturday, September 24, 2011 Woodmen ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/01/connections--september-1-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/01/connections--september-1-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/09/01/connections--september-1-2011Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - September 5, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Debbie Kipply from the Sarpy Area Arts Council. Later we chat with Kathy Katt and Josh Livingston from Habitat for Humanity, as well as Pam Wiese of the Nebraska Humane Society to learn more about their great contributions to the community. 00:30:00metroCONNECTIONSnoSarpy Area Arts Council,Nebraska Humane Society,metroMAGAZINE,metroCONNECTIONS,Andrea HoigEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Debbie Kipply from the Sarpy Area Arts Cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/08/29/connections--august-29-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/08/29/connections--august-29-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/08/29/connections--august-29-2011Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - August 29, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is John Levy from the Heart Ministry Center. Later we chat with Curt Edic of the Scottish Rite Foundation and Gene Klein from Project Harmony to learn more about their great contributions to the community. 00:30:00metroCONNECTIONSnoHeart Ministry Center,Scottish Rite Foundation,Project Harmony,metroCONNECTIONS,Andrea HoigEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is John Levy from the Heart Ministry Center.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/08/22/connections--august-22-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/08/22/connections--august-22-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/08/22/connections--august-22-2011Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - August 22, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Shawn Murphy from American Diabetes Association. Later we chat with Brook Hudson from Omaha Fashion Week, then Pam Weise from the Nebraska Humane Society. 00:30:00metroCONNECTIONSnoAmerican Diabetes Association,Omaha Fashion Week,metroCONNECTIONS,Andrea Hoig,metroMAGAZINEEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Shawn Murphy from American Diabetes Assochttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/08/12/connections--august-15-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/08/12/connections--august-15-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/08/12/connections--august-15-2011Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - August 15, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Terri Fitzgerald from Children's Respite Care Center. Later we chat with Stacy DeMuth of Youth Emergency Services and Dan Zongker and Royann Hedell talk about the $5000 Dining Table Giveaway. 00:29:00metroCONNECTIONSnoChildrens Respite Care Center,Smokey Joes Cafe,Youth Emergency Services,Dance for a Chance,Andrea HoigEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Terri Fitzgerald from Children's Respitehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/08/08/connections--august-8-2011Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/08/08/connections--august-8-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/metroconnections/2011/08/08/connections--august-8-2011Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:00:00 GMTCONNECTIONS - August 8, 2011 Every week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Candace Gregory from the Open Door Mission. Later we chat with Whitney Mastin of Midlands Mentoring Partnership and Pam Wiese from the Nebraska Humane Society to learn more about their great contributions to the community. 00:30:00metroCONNECTIONSnoOpen Door Mission,Midlands Mentoring Partnership,Nebraska Humane Society,Andrea Hoig,metroMAGAZINEEvery week on metroCONNECTIONS, you’ll hear from some of the most interesting people in Omaha. Our guest this week is Candace Gregory from the Open Door Missio