We were driving downtown in my Mini Cooper this past weekend when a Bright Eyes song came on the iPod connected to my car stereo. I leaned forward and skipped past it. Teresa shot me a glance, and I said, “I’m mad at him right now.” I’d been going back and forth with Bright Eyes’ […]
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Davina Sizzles, 21st Saloon Blues & More
Davina & The Vagabonds from the Minneapolis area hit local stages twice this week. They are one of my favorite new bands on the touring scene. Pronounced Dah-VEE-na, this sassy keyboard player and singer-songwriter is making the jump from Twin Cities mainstay to national touring artist. The band emphasizes piano, vocals and some swingin’ horns. […]
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Sin Not Funny?
* “Sin is not funny,” according to the sign carried by two men demonstrating outside the SNAP! comedy, My Big Gay Italian Wedding. I assumed the sin they had in mind was suggested by the title of the show playing at 3225 California St. Since we are sinners all since Adam’s Fall, I suspect the […]
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Cosmic Forecast, June 2-June 8
We are now in Gemini, the breath of spring. Winds of change rearrange and an air of strange wafts across the range. Give me a home where the buffalo roam — I’ll give you a home that needs cleaning. Keep your sense of humor. That’s the rumor. Time to talk, talk, talk, talk, talk… MOJOPOPlanetPower.com […]
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Taste of Omaha
PICK OF THE WEEK June 3-5 Taste of Omaha Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. tasteofomaha.com/info Omaha’s food lovers are encouraged to check out the 14th annual Taste of Omaha happening June 3-5. The event will take place at the Heartland of America Park […]
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The Ballplayers
Opens June 3 The Ballplayers Art exhibit by Stephen Dinsmore Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Old Market 1108 Jackson St., aobfineart.com Stephen Dinsmore fell in love with baseball as a second grader in Omaha. Summers spent chasing flyballs in Elmwood Park and sifting through rookie cards stayed with him, and now, even while painting landscapes […]
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Hobo with a Shotgun
June 3 Hobo with a Shotgun Dundee Theatre, 4952 Dodge St. Call or visit website for current show times $8.50/$6.50 students, seniors, matinees 551.3595, dundeetheatre.com What’s a vagabond to do upon witnessing a town full of corrupt cops, pedophilic Santas and other urban scum? Make it rain justice with his 20-gauge shotgun, of course! […]
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One Eye Open: The Photographic Works of Bryce Bridges
June 3 One Eye Open: The Photographic Works of Bryce Bridges The New BLK, 1213 Jones St. Opening reception Friday, June 3 7-11 p.m. Award-winning photographer Bryce Bridges (a frequent Reader contributor) will display the work of his distinguished career at the Old Market’s NewBLK gallery June 3-26. One Eye Open features Bridges’ music-based photography, […]
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Omaha Rollergirls vs. Chicago Outfit Roller Derby
June 4 Omaha Rollergirls vs. Chicago Outfit Roller Derby Mid-America Center, One Arena Way, Council Bluffs 7 p.m., $10 adv, $12 DOS, omaharollergirls.org, (712) 323-0536 There’s just something satisfying about a good body check, be it hockey, football or roller derby. For their last bout of the season, the Omaha Rollergirls will be taking on the […]
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Omaha Public Pools
June 4 Omaha Public Pools cityofomaha.org/parks Memorial Day signals the start of summer shindigs and backyard barbecues. But if you don’t have fun-filled activities planned for the little ones, chaotic kids could put a damper on your summer schedule. Thankfully, most Omaha public pools open June 4. According to cityofomaha.org, Omaha boasts one of the […]