Most modern filmmakers prefer two-headed CGI alien-monsters over spooky atmospheric tension, assuming that too much atmosphere would leave today’s younger demographic texting “bored lol” until the theater was lit to daylight by their phones. Matthijs van Heijningen Jr, director of The Thing, is no exception. Although he has created a serviceable prequel to the 1982 […]
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Lights Out
Sometimes advocating alternatives requires pointing out the pitfalls of convention. In January of 2012, coerced by federal dictum, the light bulb industry will begin phasing out the incandescent bulb, a beacon of brilliance for nearly 150 years. This dictum promotes the conventional assumption that the fluorescent bulb as a light source is more attractive from […]
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FASH FLOOD
Two cause-conscious events will mobilize locals to give over the next few weeks. Partnering with local eatery CRAVE, JCI Ralston and the Omaha Jaycees are planning a hair raising event for Friday, October 28th. The 2nd Annual Wig Party, a fundraiser for non-profit organization Locks of Love, will take place from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Locks of […]
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Salgado, Scott & Katz
Great news from soul-blues singer Curtis Salgado, he’s just been signed to Alligator Records. The Chicago blues label will release Salgado’s next CD, which will be his eighth solo recording. Salgado has a special fondness for Omaha and Lincoln, since local fans helped him develop a Midwest base as he started touring nationally. Salgado’s many […]
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Pick: North Omaha History Harvest
Oct. 22 North Omaha History Harvest Loves Jazz & Arts Center, 2510 No. 24th St. 10a.m.-2 p.m., Free 402-472-2414, pjones2@unl.edu Just as North Omaha is more than social services and gun violence, its history is larger than the late 1960s civil disturbances. There’s a rich story there of a regional live music hub where legends […]
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Pick: 9 on 10th Art Collaboration Closing Party
Oct. 22 Bancroft Street Market, 2702 S. 10th St. 1-9p.m., FREE, bancroftstreetmarket.com Artist Melinda Eames is inspired by nature, fabric, found objects, architecture, and “whatever she sees has a great line, rhythm, form, color and texture.” In her work in 9 on 10th at Bancroft Street Market, she envelops all of those with her assemblages […]
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Pick: Bike Trail Mural Dedication Ceremony, tour and reception
Oct. 24 “Community” mural located at 67th and Center St., reception following at Jones Bros. Cupcakes, 2121 S. 67th St. Ceremony starts 4pm FREE, kentbellows.org The first four murals completed by students and mentors of the Kent Bellows Studio along the Keystone Trail will be dedicated by the artists, collaborative partners and sponsors of the […]
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Ætherplough explores space…Hot Shops hosts fiber fashion show…
Ætherplough explores the “notions of space and consciousness” starting Thursday at The Mastercraft Building. [SPACE]; or the gods are dangerous, is an original, multidisciplinary performance using music, dance, video and spoken words to tackle the topics featuring Thom Sibbitt as a space age everyman adrift in the galaxy; music by Satid Kippenberger; directed by co-founder […]
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Zombies for 21 & Over, Mystery for Marr
Another season of free staged readings at the Omaha Community Playhouse begins with a stellar cast of 17 in Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Only in the Howard Drew Theatre can you really get intimate with zombies and still feel safe, thanks to trained zombie killers. As usual, Amy Lane […]
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Kosher Dull Picture
Goofy can be an art form, and silliness is sometimes a lubricant that can grease the squeaky wheels of joyful entertainment. Sadly, writer/director Craig Brewer’s remake of Footloose isn’t just goofy or silly; it’s also stupid…like, really stupid. Sure, no copies of the original film are stored in the Louvre, but that flick had some […]