A couple in the front row dropped out of Theatre Hystery 101 after Act One. I didn’t blame them at the time. I was tempted to join them. Words like “crime against humanity” and “criminal mischief” came to mind, not to mention the thought that one of my favorite companies, Brigit Saint Brigit, had reached […]
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Once More With Feeling
Rumors about the impending demise of a north Omaha cultural institution began flying last fall when Loves Jazz & Arts Center, 2510 N. 24th St., took an extended break from normal operations. Even the hint of trouble alarmed the African American community and city-county officials, who view LJAC as a linchpin for an envisioned 24th […]
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Original Blues Brother Curtis Salgado Coming to Lincoln
One of the biggest shows of the month is Curtis Salgado’s return to play Lincoln’s Bourbon Theatre on Saturday, May 14. Salgado took home the Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year in the 2011 Blues Music Awards. He’s nominated in the same category this year. Winners of the 32nd Annual Blues Music Awards will […]
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Living the NYC Fashion Dream
With all the fabulous things Alice Kim ‘s done in New York City and now her entrepreneurial foray in Omaha, she says what she’s proudest of is helping people. At InStyle she says she found great satisfaction “helping small designers get nationwide recognition.” The fashion business is all about networking, and Kim worked hard cultivating […]
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Alice’s Wonderland
Read More: Kim helps locals realize NYC dream Alice Kim’s story of leaving New York City for Omaha has gotten much play. In 2007, the then- InStyle magazine accessories editor acted on her admittedly “weird,” long-held preoccupation with Omaha by moving here and opening the Old Market lifestyles boutique, Trocadero. “My store is in some […]
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On Edge
Sitting across the table from Mark Christensen, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed state senator from Imperial, I can’t help but wonder if he’s packing heat. After all, the National Rifle Association-endorsed Christensen, 48, has introduced some of the most radical gun-rights bills in the country, including a measure that would have allowed teachers to carry guns in […]
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Jessica Lea Mayfield w/ Nathaniel Rateliff
3 UP 3 DOWN May 11 Jessica Lea Mayfield w/ Nathaniel Rateliff Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St. $10, 9 p.m., onepercentproductions.com Jessica Lea Mayfield takes her indie-country style down moody, noir-ish paths. She’s a rare new Americana chanteuse, as she fits herself in a world between classic country and Tom Waits. There’s a blunt […]
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The Spy Who Loved Me
PICK OF THE WEEK May 6 The Spy Who Loved Me Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St. 7 p.m., $20 (available at Hy-Vee food stores’ customer service counters) 402.932.7200, omahafilmevent.com The James Bond film franchise is epic enough to have camps divided among fans of the early movies starring Sean Connery, the mid-range ones featuring […]
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Shakespeare on the Silver Screen: The Tempest
May 5 Shakespeare on the Silver Screen: The Tempest Aksarben Cinema, 2110 S. 67th St. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., 6 p.m. discussion, $10 nebraskashakespeare.com This screening of The Tempest caps a partnership between two local gems, Nebraska Shakespeare and Aksarben Cinema, showcasing films inspired by the great bard’s life and works. This is […]
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Of Montreal w/ Painted Palms
May 6 Of Montreal w/ Painted Palms The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. 9 p.m., $25, onepercentproductions.com It’s hard to believe that Of Montreal is already on its 12th studio release. After 14 years together, an album per year (almost) is pretty impressive. It appears the Atlanta, Ga., natives are reveling in quite the career. […]