2011 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING

VISITOR GUIDE

Table Of ContentsADA Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Berkshire Boulevard Picnic (NFM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Borsheims Shopping Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Dairy Queen Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Exhibitor Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 14

F.A.Qs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Gorat’s/Piccolo’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hotel Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Local Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Lunch Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Maps/Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Meeting Credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Microphone Manners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

NetJets Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Omaha Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 20

Q & A Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Qwest Property Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Recording & Photography Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Seat Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Shareholder Discount Periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Shareholder Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Shareholder Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Shipping Service (Send You Packin’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Shuttle Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 10 & 11

Store Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Student Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

The Bookworm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Weekend Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 & 4

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2012 Annual Meeting May 52013 Annual Meeting May 4

Layout & DesignMint Design Group

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Weekend Shareholder EventsEvents:

Friday, April 296 – 9pm Borsheims Cocktail Reception

Saturday, April 309:30am – 4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annual Meeting

(Doors open 7am, Movie 8:30am)

5:30 – 8pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Boulevard Picnic (NFM)

Sunday, May 19am – 4pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Borsheims Shopping Day

(Brunch begins 9am)

1 – 10pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gorat’s Steakhouse

4 – 10pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piccolo’s Steakhouse

Locations:Borsheims

120 Regency Parkway(402) 391-0400

Qwest Center Omaha455 North 10th Street

(402) 341-1500

Nebraska Furniture Mart700 South 72nd Street

(402) 397-6100

Gorat’s4917 Center Street(402) 551-3733

Piccolo’s2202 South 20th Street

(402) 342-9038

Shareholder Discount Period/Store Hours

Store Hours: Monday - Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am – 9pmSaturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am – 9:30pmSunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am – 8pm

Store Hours: Monday & Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am – 8pmTuesday, Wednesday & Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am – 6pmSaturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am – 5:30pmSunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed

*Shareholder-Only Cocktail Reception Friday, April 29 / 6 – 9pm**Shareholder Shopping Day Saturday, April 30 / 10am – 6pm

***Shareholder-Only Brunch and Shopping Day Sunday, May 1 / 9am – 4pm

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BorsheimsShareholder Discount Monday, April 25 through Saturday, May 7

Nebraska Furniture MartShareholder Discount Tuesday, April 26 through Monday, May 2

(Available at the Omaha store only)

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Meeting CredentialsYour Shareholder Annual Meeting Credential is your “passport” for enjoying the shareholder-only events and discounts overthe weekend. Your credential is mandatory for admission to the various venues. Please be careful to remember your meetingcredential when planning to participate in shareholder activities.

Maps/DirectionsThe locations of Berkshire exhibitors’ booths, as well as maps to NFM, Borsheims, Gorat’s and Piccolo’s will be available atShareholder Services in the Qwest Center Lobby and the Berkshire Show Office located in the Exhibit Hall.

Lunch TicketsLevy Restaurants will have Panera pre-pay lunch locations open throughout the Qwest Center starting at 8:30am. Purchaseyour lunch ahead of time so it's there for you at the lunch break, or whenever you want it. Pre-pay lunch tickets are $13and can be redeemed for your lunch at any Express Lunch Distribution location.

Shareholder ServicesThere will be a Shareholder Services Kiosk in the lobby of the Qwest Center. Any questions or problems youmay have regarding the weekend and/or your meeting credentials can be handled at the Kiosk.

Shareholder Services Kiosk HoursFriday, April 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noon – 6pmSaturday, April 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7am – 4:30pm

Please Note: Proof of ownership and photo identification are required before credentials will be issued.

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The WeekendFriday, April 29

Saturday, April 30Annual MeetingQwest Center Omaha455 North 10th Streetwww.QwestCenterOmaha.com

Entrance doors are located on the north and south sides of the building as well as along 10th Street. All shuttles and taxis willoperate from the 10th Street side of the Qwest Center. (See pages 10 & 11 for Shuttle Schedules.)

Doors Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7amAnnual Meeting Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30amMeeting Begins With Q & A Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30amLunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NoonQ & A Resumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1pmShort Recess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30pmFormal Business Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:45pmMeeting Adjourns (approximation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4pmExhibit Booths Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30pmBerkshire Boulevard Picnic (NFM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 - 8pm

ShuttlePark at the Westroads Mall

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Please Note: No charter bus,camper/motorcoach or stretchlimousine parking will be allowedin the Borsheims parking lot.

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Saturday, April 30 (continued)

NetJetsNetJets will display several aircraft at Elliott Aviation from Noon – 5pm. Shuttle service will be availableto transport guests from the Qwest Center to Elliott Aviation. Please stop by the NetJets booth to find outwhere to pick up the shuttle as cars will not be allowed at the airport this year.

Berkshire Boulevard Picnic (NFM)Nebraska Furniture Mart welcomes shareholders to the 2011 Annual Meeting. Join us from 5:30 - 8pmfor our Berkshire Boulevard Picnic. Shareholders will enjoy the festivities at our picnic with a burger, chips,cookie, drink and live entertainment from a favorite local band. Tickets are $5 per person. Don’t forgetto take a trip around the 77-acre Nebraska Furniture Mart campus with the largest and widest selectionof the best Furniture, Flooring, Appliances, Electronics and Service. Hop on the caboose with the NebraskaFurniture Mart Family and experience the benefits of your shareholder discount!

Please Note: Limited shuttle service will be provided. See page 11 for details.

Sunday, May 1Borsheims Shopping DayBorsheims invites you to an exclusive shareholder-only shopping day where fine jewelry, gifts andwatches await - all at a special discount for Berkshire shareholders! Check out our extensive inventory,including the latest Berkshire Hathaway memorabilia, and many one-of-a-kind pieces brought in bysome of the world's leading designers. The excitement starts at 9am with brunch and continues withworld-champion activities beginning at 1pm. Two-time U.S. chess champion, Patrick Wolff, top bridgeexperts, Bob Hamman and Sharon Osberg, and magician Normal Beck will all be ready to take on andentertain shareholders. And this year, Borsheims has also added a new, but familiar face to our expertsales staff. While Warren Buffett hasn’t completed his gemology training yet, he'll be selling jewelry onthe sales floor in the afternoon. As Warren says, “if you don’t know jewelry, know the jeweler.”

Gorat’sOne of Warren’s favorite steakhouses will open Sunday for a private shareholder event. Dinner will beserved from 1-10pm but not for those without a reservation! To get one, call 402/551-3733 on April 1(but not before). If they happen to be booked on Sunday, try them on any other evening you are in townThey are open on Friday and Saturday from 4 - 11pm.

Piccolo’sAnother favorite steakhouse of Warren’s is Piccolo’s. Piccolo’s will open at 4pm on Sunday. They arecurrently taking reservations. They are also open on Friday from 5 - 10pm and Saturday 4:30 - 10pm.Don't forget to order Warren’s favorite giant root beer float!

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Important NotesBreakfast & Lunch FareA continental breakfast will be served from the concession stands on Saturday morning at the Qwest Center. In addition tothe concession stands in the Arena, there are three located in the Convention Center (Exhibit Hall). Lunch will also beavailable for purchase from all the concession stands.

Cameras/Recording Equipment/Cell PhonesTaking photographs and recording audio or video while the annual meeting is in session (including the movie portion), isstrictly prohibited. This includes the use of cell phones for these purposes. This policy will be rigorously enforced. Offendersare subject to equipment confiscation, meeting credential revocation, and dismissal from the meeting.

Borsheims Direct ExpressIn addition to the regularly scheduled shuttle service provided on Saturday (see pages 10 and 11 for shuttle schedule),Borsheims will again be providing an exclusive Borsheims Direct Express shuttle service from the 10th Street side of theQwest Center to Borsheims every 20 minutes from 11am – 5pm.

“Mini” MeetingsLocated in the Exhibit Hall, there will be areas for you to watch the annual meeting live while you shop the day of themeeting. Large screens will be displayed with open seating for your enjoyment.

The Bookworm (www.BookwormOmaha.com)The Bookworm will be back with more than 60 books and DVDs for you to choose from. Shareholders receive a 20%discount. Shipping service is available.

Send You Packin’Our on-site shipping service will be back and we encourage you to take advantage of the convenience of shopping heavilyand traveling home light! Located next to the Show Office in the Exhibit Hall, you may have all your purchases packed andshipped right on the spot! Please note that there is a charge for this service and it will be limited to the items purchasedthe day of the meeting.

Americans With Disabilities ActThe Qwest Center Omaha is a public facility subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).The facility is accessible to disabled patrons, as required by the ADA and applicable regulations. An ADAentrance is located in the Main Arena Lobby on the 10th Street side of the building. ADA seating is availableon the main floor, as well as locations throughout the arena. Event Staff personnel will be available to directyou. ADA parking is located in the parking garage as well as lots B, D, E, F and G.

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Student SeatingDue to increasing attendance numbers, and in order to not impose on our shareholders priority seating in the arena, we areasking the students to view the meeting from the Grand Ballroom at the Omaha Hilton. We have made arrangements for alive broadcast (including the company movie) to the ballroom.* When the meeting adjourns for the lunch break, studentsare welcome to join the shareholders at the Qwest Center.

*The student section will not be set up to participate in the Q&A.

Seat SavingWe have received complaints from some shareholders about excessive seat saving in the Arena the morning of the meeting.Reserving a few seats for your group is certainly acceptable, but blocking off entire rows is unfair to the other shareholders.Security will assist in enforcing this policy.

TravelFor all your travel and hotel needs, contact American Express Travel. They work exclusively on the Berkshire meeting andare our resident experts on airline and hotel availability. Book your rooms well in advance of the meeting.

800/799-6634402/697-5314 (outside the U.S.) / Fax: 402/697-5371

berkshire@aexp.com

F.A.Q.’s

• The dress code for the weekend is casual

• There will be no annual reports at the meeting

• The weather can be fickle in the spring. It is typically sunny and in the high 60’s to low 70’swith an average low of 45. While snow is not likely, rain showers are a possibility.

• It is not necessary to pay the downtown parking meters on Saturday

• The 2012 annual meeting will be on Saturday, May 5

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Q&A PeriodA Message From Your Chairman...

Financial journalists from organizations representing newspapers, magazines and television will participate

in the question-and-answer period, asking Charlie and me questions that shareholders have submitted by

e-mail. The journalists and their e-mail addresses are: Carol Loomis, of Fortune, who may be emailed at

cloomis@fortunemail.com; Becky Quick, of CNBC, at BerkshireQuestions@cnbc.com, and Andrew Ross

Sorkin, of The New York Times, at arsorkin@nytimes.com. From the questions submitted, each journalist

will choose the dozen or so he or she decides are the most interesting and important. (In your e-mail, let

the journalist know if you would like your name mentioned if your question is selected.)

Neither Charlie nor I will get so much as a clue about the questions to be asked. We know the journalists

will pick some tough ones and that’s the way we like it.

We will have a drawing at 8:15 at each of the 13 microphones for those shareholders wishing to ask questions

themselves. At the meeting, I will alternate the questions asked by the journalists with those from the

winning shareholders. We've added 30 minutes to the question time and will probably have time for about

30 questions from each group.

Microphone MannersWhen asking a question from a microphone zone, please:

• State your name and hometown.

• Ask your question promptly - speak loud & clear.

• Do not ask more than one question or attempt to “bundle” several questions together.

• Do not ask what we are buying or selling. Even if the information is public, we do not discusshow we arrive at our decisions. Any other subjects are fair game.

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QWEST Center Parking

Please do not park in the lots of downtown businesses. They will tow!

• Qwest parking lots will open at 5am

• Qwest surface lots $8

• Qwest parking garage $12

+Find it all at:Peak Performance519 N. 78th St.Omaha, NE 68114402.398.9807

*With extended store hours for BH shareholders:Fri., Apr. 29, 8am-8pmSat., Apr. 30, 8am-8pmSun., May 1, 12-8pm

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Saturday Shuttle Service

• Shuttles run approximately every 45 minutes between noon and 6pm at the Qwest Center• Taxis will be available at the Qwest Center the day of the meeting• All shuttle vans will be marked with their destinations• Qwest parking lots will open at 5am• Qwest surface lots $8• Qwest parking garage $12

All shuttles operate on the 10th Street side of the Qwest CenterPlease Note: Shuttle Service is no longer provided to Epply Airfield.

Downtown Midtown Central West

6:30am - 9am

Embassy / CourtyardMagnolia / Doubletree

None Qwest Center

None Qwest Center

NFM

Borsheims

Time Pick Up Location(s) Stops Drop Off Location(s)

Embassy / CourtyardMagnolia / Doubletree

Qwest Center

11:30am - 4pm

None

6am - 9am

Noon - 6pm

6:30am - 9am

Noon - 6pm

Westin ElementWestin Element

Qwest

NoneNFM/Borsheims

None

CoCo KeyRamada / CoCo Key

DoubletreeCourtyard Aksarben / Doubletree

CoCo Key / RamadaDoubletree/Courtyard Aksarben

Courtyard Aksarben / DoubletreeRamada / CoCo Key

Doubletree / Courtyard AksarbenCoCo Key / Ramada

CoCo Key /RamadaDoubletree/Courtyard Aksarben

CoCo Key / RamadaDoubletree / Courtyard AksarbenNoneQwest Center

Qwest CenterWestin Element

Westin Element

None Qwest Center6am - 9am

MarriottCrowne Plaza

Regency Lodge / Marriott

Noon - 6pm

Marriott / Regency LodgeCrowne Plaza

NFM

Borsheims

Marriott / Regency LodgeCrowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza / Regency LodgeCrowne Plaza / Regency Lodge

Marriott / Regency LodgeCrowne Plaza

NoneQwest Center

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11am - 5pm Departing every 20 minutes Qwest / Borsheims / Qwest

Borsheims Express Saturday

Berkshire Boulevard Picnic (NFM)

6pm - 10pmContinual LoopTo & From NFM

Marriott RegencyCrowne Plaza / Regency Lodge

CoCo Key / Ramada DoubletreeCourtyard Aksarben

Embassy / CourtyardHilton Omaha / Magnolia

Doubletree Downtown / Westin Element

Local Transportation

Noon - 5pm Departing every 45 minutes Qwest / NFM / Qwest

NFM’s Express Saturday

Limousine/CoachOld Market Limousine 402/593-7886VIP Limousine 402/934-5466A&B Shuttle 402/331-7558

TaxiHappy Cab 402/339-8294Checker 402/339-0110Yellow 402/292-2222Cornhusker 402/331-5558Safeway 402/342-7474

Taxi ConciergeJames Dacey 402/504-2837Lori Mitchell 402/504-2812

5:30pm - 10pm Departing every 45 minutes Qwest / NFM / Qwest

6pm - 10pmContinual LoopTo & From NFM

6pm - 10pmContinual LoopTo & From NFM

Westin Element6pm - 10pmContinual LoopTo & From NFM

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2011 Meeting ExhibitorsACME BRICK COMPANYThe largest American-owned brick manufacturer

BENJAMIN MOORE & CO.Manufacturer of premium quality paints and stains for the residential, professional, and industrial markets

BERKADIAThird-largest U.S. commercial loan servicer and offers clients access to capital sources for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitationor refinance of commercial real estate properties

BOATU.S.Provider of insurance, road and water towing, boating publications and boat financing

BORSHEIMSOne of the largest independent jewelry stores in the nation, Borsheims offers a world-class selection of diamond and gemstonejewelry, fine gifts, and watches

BNSF RAILWAYOne of North America’s leading freight transportation companies. With 32,000 miles of track in the U.S. and two Canadian provinces,we deliver the goods that American’s use everyday

BUSINESS WIRELeading global distributor of corporate news, multimedia and regulatory filings

BYDAutomobile and Bus manufacturing (electric, plug-in-hybrid and high-efficiency gasoline engines); Solar and Battery Storage Systemmanufacturing (poly-crystalline PV panels, inverters and environmentally-friendly batteries); Consumer Electronics design andmanufacturing (cell phones, audio products and notebook computers).

CAMPBELL HAUSFELDLeading manufacturer and marketer of air compressors and air-powered tools, tire inflators, paint sprayers, pressure washersand welders

CLAYTON HOMESVertically integrated housing company operating in 48 states

COCA-COLAThe world's leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups

CTB INTERNATIONALA leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of systems for the poultry, pig, egg production and grain industries

DAIRY QUEENLicensing and servicing a system of over 6,000 locations, which feature various dairy desserts, hot food items, beverages, and snacks

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DOUGLAS QUIKUTExceptional Ginsu cutlery and ReadiVac vacuums for the home and American Angler fillet knives for the sporting goods market

ECOWATER SYSTEMS*One of the world's largest manufacturers of residential water treatment systems

FECHHEIMER BROTHERS CO.Manufacturer & distributor of uniform apparel

FOREST RIVERManufacturer of motorized and towable recreational vehicles, utility trailers, buses and boats

FRUIT OF THE LOOMAn international apparel and athletic goods company. Other brands include Vanity Fair lingerie, Russell Athletic, Spalding, Brooksand others

GARANManufacturer and importer of children’s, men’s and women’s apparel principally under its Garanimal brand

GEICODirect marketer of personal automobile and motorcycle insurance

H.H. BROWN/BORN/DEXTERA major supplier of premier quality footwear products

ISCARIndustry leader in the metal cutting tools business

JOHNS MANVILLEManufacturer of premium quality building and specialty materials

JUSTIN BRANDSLeader in Western-influenced footwear

KIRBYManufacturer of home cleaning systems

LARSON-JUHLManufacturer and distributor of a complete line of high-quality art and custom framing products

MARS/Wm. WRIGLEY CO.Manufacturer of a variety of the world’s leading confectionery, food and pet care products. The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, a subsidiaryof Mars Corporation, is a recognized leader in confections with a wide range of product offerings including gum, mints, hard and chewycandies, lollipops, and chocolate

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY HOLDINGS COMPANYGlobal leader in the production, supply, and distribution of energy from diversified fuel sources

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Dairy Queen Locations6051 Ames Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .455-5405 72nd & Blondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391-3754

404 N. 114th St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333-4623 5071 S. 136th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 895-4877

13150 W. Maple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431-9792 Oakview Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 697-0155

Westroads Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .393-3662 13945 Gold Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-8488

6809 S. 84th St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339-8600 17101 Lakeside Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-0962

DQ Grill & Chill5302 S. 72nd Street / 614-8602

*Subsidiary of The Marmon Group

MITEKProducer of steel connector products, design engineering software, and ancillary services for the building components market

NEBRASKA FURNITURE MARTAmerica’s largest volume home furnishings retailer

NETJETSPrivate aviation solutions including shares, leases, cards and more

THE PAMPERED CHEFThe premier direct seller of high quality kitchen tools and entertaining products

PRECISION BRAND PRODUCTSManufacturer of industrial shim and toolroom products

PRECISION STEEL WAREHOUSEA steel service center

SEE’S CANDIESBoxed chocolates and other confectionery products

SHAW INDUSTRIESShaw Floors manufactures and distributes carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, resilient and area rugs for residential andcommercial applications worldwide

WAYNE WATER SYSTEMSProviding people with worry-free water handling solutions

WELLS LAMONT*Work and garden gloves

WORLD BOOKDigital and print encyclopedias, and reference and learning resources for school, library and home use

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Hotel AccommodationsFor local room accommodations, we recommend you contact American Express Travel

800/799-6634or 402/697-5314 (outside the U.S.) / Fax: 402/697-5371 / berkshire@aexp.com

DowntownDoubletree1616 Dodge Street402/346-7600

Embassy Suites555 South 10th Street402/346-9000

Fairfield Inn & SuitesDowntown1501 Nicholas Street402/280-1516

Hampton Inn & Suites1212 Cuming Street402/345-5500

Hilton Garden Inn1005 Dodge Street402/341-4400

Hilton Omaha1001 Cass Street402/998-3400(skyway access to Qwest)

Holiday Inn Downtown1420 Cuming Street402/341-0124

Homewood SuitesDowntown1314 Cuming Street402/345-5100

Magnolia1615 Howard Street402/342-2222

Marriott Courtyard101 South 10th Street402/346-2200

Westin Element3253 Dodge Street402/614-8344

MidtownCoCo Key Water Resort –Hotel – Convention Center3321 South 72nd Street402/393-3950

Comfort Inn & Suites7007 Grover Street402/934-4900

Doubletree Guest Suites7270 Cedar Street402/397-5141

Executive Inn3650 South 72nd Street402/397-5141

Marriott Courtyard1625 South 67th Street402/951-4300

Premiere Suites7010 Hascall Street402/397-7500

Ramada Inn3301 S 72nd St Street402/391-8129

Residence Inn6990 Dodge Street402/553-8898

WestCandlewood Suites360 South 108th Avenue402/758-2848

Crown Plaza655 North 108th Avenue402/496-0850

Hampton Inn9720 West Dodge Road402/391-5300

Marriott Regency10220 Regency Circle402/399-9000

Marriott Towne PlaceSuites10865 W. Dodge Road402/590-2800

Quality Inn & Suites11515 Miracle Hills Drive402/496-7500

Regency Lodge909 South 107th Avenue402/397-8000

Settle Inn650 North 109th Court402/431-1246

AirportCandlewood Suites2601 Abbott Plaza402/342-2500

Country Inn & Suites2210 Abbott Drive712/347-5600

Holiday Inn Express2510 Abbott Plaza402/505-4900

La Quinta Carter Lake1201 Ave H712/347-6595(Carter Lake, IA)

Sleep Inn2525 Abbott Drive(402) 342-2525

Super 83000 Airport Drive712/347-5588(Carter Lake, IA)

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Omaha Points Of InterestBEMIS CENTER FORCONTEMPORARY ARTS724 South 12th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/341-7130www.BemisCenter.org

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 5pmFree Admission

Friday, April 29 Opening Reception | 6 - 9pmKeith Jacobshagen | April 29 - July 30

Bemis Garden & Bemis UndergroundThe nationally renowned Lincoln-based painter is presenting 365paintings on copper, made throughout 2010, of landscapes thatcapture the spiritual vastness of the Nebraskan sky.

Bemis Gardens | April 29 - July 30This exhibition transforms the Bemis Center’s exterior into a publicart site and urban garden, which forms model runoff, ecological andaesthetic relationships with the city.

Nicholas Bohac and Mike Roche | April 29 - May 28Bemis Underground

BOYS TOWN137th & West Dodge Road (Boys Town Exit) . . . . . 402/498-1140www.BoysTown.org

Visitor’s Center Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pmSaturday, 9am - 4pm | Sunday 11am - 4pm

There is no greater way to feel the healing and hope Boys Townprovides than by visiting the historic Village of Boys Town. Trees,flowering gardens, farmland, open spaces, memorial statues, andfountains create a picturesque setting that’s perfect for a leisurelydrive. Maps directing you to all the attractions can be picked up atthe Visitor’s Center.

One of Nebraska’s top attractions, the beautiful campus shares thehistory of Father Flanagan’s dream to care for America’s children.

DUNDEE GALLERY4916 Underwood Avenue (Lower Level) . . . . . . . . . 402/505-8333www.DundeeGallery.com

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 11am - 7pmFriday - Saturday, 11am - 9pm | Sunday, Noon - 5pm

Annual Jewelry Trunk ShowSaturday, April 30 | 11am - 9pmSunday, May 1 | noon - 5pm

Locally and nationally-known jewelers will be presenting and sellingtheir work at the Annual Jewelry Trunk Show. This weekend eventfeatures the handcrafted jewelry of Kieran Andersen, Valerie Batt,Lynn Bowes, Sara Bucy, Donna Burdic, Julie Conway, Tammy Coy,Jennifer Lawler, Lisa Maciejewski, Margie Magnuson, and CaseySheppard. Many of the participating artists will be at the eventshowcasing their latest creations.

THE DURHAM MUSEUM801 South 10th Street (Old Market) . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/444-5071www.DurhamMuseum.org

Hours: Tuesday, 10am - 8pmWednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm | Sunday, 1 - 5pm

Housed in beautifully restored Union Station, The Durham Museumoffers visitors a trip back in time. Explore masterfully restored traincars, 1940’s store fronts, an authentic 1931 soda fountain and theworld-renowned Byron Reed coin collection. Be sure to stop by theBuffett Grocery Store exhibit showcasing the family-owned grocerybusiness that prided itself on a high level of customer service. Theexhibit showcases architectural features found on the interior andexterior of the original store that was located at 50th and Underwood.

The Durham’s temporary exhibition is Capture the Moment: ThePulitzer Prize Photographs. Created by the Newseum, Capture theMoment is a dramatic display of award-winning Pulitzer photography.From the poignant shot of an ailing Babe Ruth watching his numberbeing retired at Yankee Stadium, to the U.S. Marines raising anAmerican flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, the photographsillustrate the enduring power of the still image. The exhibit includeseach of the photographers and photo staffs who have won the prizesince the Pulitzer board began awarding it to photographers in 1942.

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FILM STREAMS AT THE RUTH SOKOLOFTHEATER1340 Mike Fahey Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/933-0259(Located 4 blocks west of the Qwest Center)www.FilmStreams.orgTickets: $9 general; $7 seniors, students, teachers and military;

$4.50 Film Stream Members

Omaha’s nonprofit cinema, dedicated to the presentation anddiscussion of film as an art form, including new Americanindependents, foreign films, documentaries, classics, and directorretrospectives.

Open 7 days a week, with show times beginning in the laterafternoon Monday - Wednesday, early afternoon Thursday, and allday Saturday & Sunday. Check local listings.

HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER1200 Douglas-On-The-Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/345-0606www.OmahaPerformingArts.orgwww.TicketOmaha.com

Friday & Saturday, 8pm | Sunday, 2pm

HOT SHOPS ART CENTER1301 Nicholas Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/342-6452(Located just 6 blocks northwest of the Qwest Center)www.HotShopsArtCenter.com

Open HouseSaturday, April 30 | Noon - 8pmSunday, May 1 | Noon - 5pm

Artist Demonstrations, live music, refreshments! Eighty plus artistsinvite you to explore this 92,000 square feet art center. Come visitthe studios, view the artwork, and see how it is created! Four “hotshops” featuring glass blowing, pottery, bronze casting andblacksmithing, as well as over 50 individual artist studios withpaintings, fused glass, stained glass, jewelry, woodworking,photography, fiber, and more. Ongoing shows in four art galleries.Open 7 days a week.

JOSLYN ART MUSEUM2200 Dodge Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-3300www.Joslyn.org

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10am - 4pmThursday, 10am - 8pm | Sunday, Noon - 4pm

The Joslyn building is one of the finest examples of Art Decoarchitecture in the nation, with 38 varieties of marble from sevencountries. Joslyn also features a concert hall, fountain court,education technology gallery, lecture hall, library, cafe, and gift shop.

The permanent collection includes works by Lorenzo di Credi,El Greco, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Albert Bierstadt, and ThomasHart Benton. American masters such as Grant Wood, JacksonPollock, Dale Chihuly, and George Segal are also represented.

KANEKO1111 Jones Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/341-3800www.thekaneko.orgKANEKO is a new kind of organization that nurtures and promotescreativity in the arts, the sciences and philosophy.

Affinity of Form: The Photography ofStanford Lipsey

Friday, April 29, 1 - 5pm | Saturday, April 30, 10am - 8pmSunday, May 1, noon - 6pmFree and Open to the Public

Berkshire Hathaway manager and Omaha native Stanford Lipseyhas nurtured a lifelong passion for photography. Through a long anddistinguished career as a newspaper photographer, reporter, editor,publisher and Pulitzer Prize-winner, photography was ever present.Affinity of Form pairs and contrasts Nature’s many textures withtowering constructs of Architecture in a visually stunning andthought-provoking exhibition and book.

A Special Presentation and Panel DiscussionOn Creativity, Business & Art

Friday, April 29, 6 - 7:30pmGeneral Admission $25/Seniors $18/Students $10

For tickets call 341-3800 x 101 or visit www.thekaneko.orgJoin Stanford Lipsey and a panel of highly creative people whosecareer paths and creative pursuits have intersected in interestingways.

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Metamorphosis: The Art and Design ofJun Kaneko 2011

A citywide celebration presented in partnership with LauritzenGardens, KANEKO, and Opera Omaha.

Kaneko Onstage:An Exhibit of Jun Kaneko’sOpera Designs for Madama ButterflySaturday, April 30, 10am - 8pm | Sunday, May 1, noon - 6pm

Free and Open to the PublicThe exhibit features original sketches, photographs and video from2006 Opera Omaha production of Madama Butterfly. Jun Kaneko’svision for the sets and costumes has been welcomed on majorstages in cities across North America.

OutsideKaneko:Lauritzen GardensLauritzen Gardens is a 100-acre botanical garden located in thebeautiful riverfront hills near downtown. A living museum of uniquefour-season plant displays, maintained to the highest standardsconsistent with environmental standards, we will provide amemorable educational and aesthetic experience for all.100 Bancroft Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/346-4002(Located between the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Old Market)www.LauritzenGardens.org

Open 7 days a week | 9am - 5pmAdmission: Adults $7; Children ages 6 to 12 $3

2011 marks Lauritzen Garden’s 10th Anniversary, and we are veryexcited to be presenting OutsideKaneko, the largest outdoor exhibitof internationally renowned local artist Jun Kaneko’s work.OutsideKaneko will feature 50 sculptures and drawings throughoutthe gardens that will provide the most stunning backdrop to thisextensive outdoor exhibition with lush greenery and colorful flowers.The exhibit will be open to the public Friday, April 29. Throughout theweekend, the garden will be offering free one-hour narrated tramtours of the garden for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.

THE KENT BELLOWS STUDIO ANDCENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS3303 Leavenworth Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/505-7161www.KentBellows.org

Hours: Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1 | Noon - 5pm(Also open by appointment)

The Kent Bellows Studio And Center For The Visual Arts strives toignite the creative spark in individuals, encouraging them to reachtheir highest potential through self-expression in the visual arts.

MANGELSEN — IMAGES OFNATURE GALLERY1115 Harney Street (Old Market) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/341-8460www.Mangelsen.comHours: Friday & Saturday, 10am - 10pm | Sunday, Noon - 5pm

Monday - Thursday, 10am - 9pm

MANGELSEN - Images of Nature Gallery features limited editionphotography of world-renowned wildlife and nature photographer,Thomas D. Mangelsen. Mangelsen’s artisitic eye, compassion andscientific knowledge of his subject combine to portray distinctivemoments of natural history. Mangelsen has long been recognizedas one of the world’s premier nature photographers. For over 30years, he has traveled throughout the natural world observing andphotographing the Earth’s last great wild places. From polar bearsin the Artic and vast herds of game on the plains of Africa, to thedeep jungles of South America and the tigers of India, to imagesrevealing the diversity of wildlife in the American West. Mangelsenhas captured rare moments and vast panoramas from all sevencontinents. Magelsen’s work is available as limited edition prints,artist proofs and giclee canvas or contemporary museum mounts.

OMAHA BEEFOmaha Civic Auditorium (1804 Capitol Avenue ) . . 402/346-2333www.beeffootball.com

Saturday, April 30 | 7:05pmOmaha Beef vs. Wyoming Cavalry

Ladies Night & Cancer Awareness Night with Players’ Jersey Auction

Special Ticket Offer - Show your Berkshire Hathaway Credential andreceive “Buy One-Get One FREE” tickets at any level! Catch theexcitement and constant action of indoor football! This is the 12thseason of the Omaha Beef Indoor Professional Football team indowntown Omaha at the Civic Auditorium.

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OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM500 South 20th Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/342-6164www.ocm.org

Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 4pmSaturday, 10am - 5pm | Sunday, 1pm - 5pm

Since its inception in 1976, Omaha Children’s Museum has been aspecial place where children can challenge themselves, discoverhow the world works and learn through play. The museum’spermanent exhibits include the Charlie Campbell Science &Technology Center, Creative Arts Center including the Karen LevinArtist-in-Residence Studio and Imagination Playground. In additionto its permanent exhibits, Omaha Children’s Museum offerseducational programs, traveling exhibitions, field trips, outreachprograms, summer camps and early childhood programs.

OMAHA CLAYWORKS1114 Jones Street, Studio C (Old Market – 1/2 block south of JacksonStreet between 11th & 12th in the Alley Way) . . . . . . . . . . . 346-0560www.OmahaClayworks.com

“First Friday” Gallery Spring Event | Open HouseFriday, April 30, 7:30 - 10pm | Saturday, May 1, 9 - 9pm

Sunday, May 2, Noon - 5pmFood, wine, refreshments, demonstrations and live music

will be offered throughout the weekend!

Live clay demonstrations, working artists’ studios, gallery featuringthe finest works from 12 local potters and artist, including uniquepieces fired in one of the largest anagama (wood burning) kilns inthe Midwest and exquisitely fired Raku vases by studio founder, TomHarnack.

OMAHA COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE6915 Cass Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/553-0800www.OmahaPlayhouse.org

Steel MagnoliasApril 15 – May 8

A group of gossipy Southern ladies in a small town beauty parlormake this play alternately hilarious and touching. Skillfully crafted,it builds to a conclusion that is deeply moving. Suffused with humorand tinged with tragedy this play and its wonderful lovable characterslend a special quality to an evening at the theatre.

Tuesdays With MorrieApril 29 – May 29

A heart-warming play that tells the story of two men, one youngand one old who bare their hearts and their souls as they give astudy of life and death. It is perfectly complete as they create aworld of their own. This play is truly live theatre at its best.

OMAHA’S HENRY DOORLY ZOO3701 South 10th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/733-8401www.OmahaZoo.com

Travel the world at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. Discover rare andendangered animals as you journey through Expedition Madagascar.Walk on the bottom of the ocean and come nose to nose with seaturtles as sharks circle above in the Scott Aquarium. Wander throughHubbarb Gorilla Valley, where the gorillas roam free and the visitorsare on display or Hubbard Orangutan Forest where orangutans swingthrough the trees. Discover the mysteries of night in Kingdoms of theNight, the world’s largest nocturnal exhibit. Immerse yourself inwildlife in America’s largest indoor rainforest, the Lied Jungle. Andthe world’s largest indoor desert, the Desert dome. Plus enjoy lions,tigers and bears plus so much more. Soar through the sky abovegiraffes, cheetahs, monkeys, sea lions and rhinos on Skyfari for anew view of the Zoo. Visitors can take a break from walking byvisiting the Lozier IMAX Theater featuring a variety of documentarystyle films.

OMAHA STORM CHASERS BASEBALL(TRIPLE-A AFFILIATE OF KC ROYALS)Werner Park12356 Ballpark Way. . . . . . Tickets & Information: 402/738-5100www.omahastormchasers.comwww.facebook.com/omahastormchasers

Saturday, April 30 | 7:05pm (gates open at 6pm)Omaha Storm Chasers vs. Iowa Cubs

Celebrate Werner Park’s inaugural season with Triple-A baseball onSaturday, April 30. The 1st 2,500 fans through the gates will receivea one-of-a-kind Warren Buffett replica Storm Chasers jersey(presented by the SilverStone Group). Visit our website for a photoof the replica jersey and event details.

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ORPHEUM THEATER409 South 16th Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/345-0606www.OmahaPerformingArts.comwww.TicketOmaha.com

Thursday, April 28 | 7:30pmFriday, April 29 | 8pm

Saturday, April 30 | 2 & 8pmSunday, May 1 | 2 & 7:30pm

LES MISÈRABLESCameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversaryproduction of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LESMISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and spectacular reimaginedscenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. The London Timeshails the new show “a five star hit, astonishingly powerful.” TheWestern Mail says “an outstanding success – the best version yet.”

PHILLIP SCHRAGER COLLECTION OFCONTEMPORARY ART4405 South 96th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/505-6553(between I & J Streets across from Omaha Steaks)www.SchragerCollection.org

Open House Sunday, May 1 | Noon - 4pmSchrager’s private collection of contemporary paintings and sculptureby a range of well-known international artists is distinguished forits depth and exceptional quality, as well as for the monumentalscale of many of its artworks. It is recognized as one of the finestprivate collections in the Midwest. A portion of this collection isfeatured in 7,000 square feet of exhibition space, rivaling that offeredfor contemporary art by most museums in the region. Open only byappointment to arts and educational groups, this is a rare opportunityfor shareholder and public visitation.

THE ROSE THEATER2001 Farnam Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/345-4849www.RoseTheater.org

Friday, April 29 | 7pmSaturday, April 30 | 2pmSunday, May 1 | 2pm

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible,No Good, Very Bad DayAlexander is having a bad day. It’s a terrible day. It’s a horrible day.To be quite honest, it’s a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.America’s feistiest storybook character wakes up with gum in hishair; his mom forgets to pack him dessert; and just when the daycan’t get any worse, his best friends decides he’s not his best friendanymore!

STRATEGIC AIR & SPACE MUSEUM28210 West Park Highway, Ashland, NE . . . . . . . . 402/944-3100Between Omaha and Lincoln on Interstate 80 at Exit 426www.SASMuseum.com

Open Daily | 9am - 5pmClosed Wednesdays

The 300,000 square foot Museum proudly houses two aircraftdisplay hangars, traveling exhibits, children’s interactive gallery, 200-seat theater, aircraft restoration gallery and café. The stunning glassatrium welcomes visitors by showcasing the awesome LockheedSR-71 Blackbird, the fastest jet-powered aircraft in the world.

WATIE WHITE STUDIO1314 William. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402/206-6286www.WatieWhite.com

Open Studio, Saturday, April 30 | 5 - 8pm

Visit the Old Market studio of internationally exhibited and collectedartist, Watie White. He will open his working studio to the public onSaturday, April 30.

For a complete listing of dining, hotels and events in the Omaha area please visit Omaha’s Convention andVisitors Bureau website at VisitOmaha.com - We look forward to seeing you all the weekend of April 30th!

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