balloon art

  • Big Omaha: From animals to installations, balloon artist Willy Chyr

    While an undergraduate at the University of Chicago, Willy Chyr learned to juggle figuratively and literally. Between double-majoring in economics and physics and hanging out with friends, Chyr performed in a local circus. And when opportunity presented itself his sophomore year, he added another ball to his act. “One time an event organizer was looking…

  • From the Founders: The Big Omaha energy carries on

    As we sit here just over a week since we kicked off Big Omaha 2010, we’re still unbelievably amazed by what took place in our community over the course of two and a half days. A new level of excitement and passion was born at this year’s event. People left changed, and for that we’re…