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Heineman out, Bruning in for 2012 Senate race

One day after Gov. Dave Heineman said he would not run for Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson’s seat in 2012, Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning announced on Nov. 5 that he would. And he has formed an exploratory committee to begin raising funds. Both Heineman and Bruning won landslide reelection bids on Nov. 2. Nelson won […]

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Movie Review: Due Date

No Crowning Achievement Due Date breaks water, no new ground The filth wake of a new Jackass film makes other movies’ attempts to shock with ribald humor futile, even with dialogue like “I vomited in the wound.” Nice try, Due Date , but Steve-O practically gargled human feces. Too unimaginative to be risque, director Todd […]

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Fearless, Flawless Box Office Predictions

I’ll be back at some point with my Due Date review. It was…okay. That’s all. It’s going to do CRAZY business that first week, that’s for damn sure, as my MIDNIGHT SHOWING was pretty much sold out. People love this kind of broad-based, mass-appealing, semi-raunchy comedy these days. It won’t be number one because Megamind […]

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Things You Should Buy Me (Volume 56)

This is usually something I do on Wednesdays. So sue me, it’s late! Actually, please don’t, I do not have the money and I don’t want to cash in my lifetime annual favor from my lawyer brother-in-law on “got sued for a late blog posting.” He’s pretty smart, so I figure I’m good for getting […]

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Web of Lies: Casting old farts

Well, it was a matter of time before we moved from casting hotness like this: To casting hotness like this: And this: The new Spider-man movie is apparently determined to cast things as on-the-nose as possible and has selected Sally Field and Martin Sheen (supposedly) to play Aunt May and Uncle Ben, respectively (wouldn’t it […]

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On and Off the Wall: Iggy Sumnik Solo

Nov. 5-24 On and Off the Wall: Iggy Sumnik Solo The New BLK, 1213 Jones St.  Opening reception Nov. 5, 6-10 p.m.  403.5619, thenewblk.com The New BLK is that new, quirky, part gallery, part design firm that’s making ripples in Omaha’s art community. Having covered visual and performing arts, they move forward with a solo […]

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The World Goes Round

Nov. 4, 6-7 The World Goes Round Jewish Community Center, 333 S. 132nd St. Nov. 4 & 6, 7 p.m.; Nov. 7, 2 p.m. 706.0778, jccomaha.org You just may recognize a few of these songs. The World Goes Round is a musical review featuring the work of Kander and Ebb — the duo behind shows […]

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Laughter and Reflections

I wed Carol Burnett 15 years ago, so I have a number of questions for her Laughter and Reflections show which features her fielding queries from fans. Like, why haven’t we consummated the marriage? Being quick on the comeback, the performer may point out that I married a different Carol Burnett, one somewhat sweeter and […]

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Dark Star Orchestra

Nov. 5 Dark Star Orchestra Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. 9 p.m., $25, radkadillac.com Dark Star Orchestra is not so much a tribute band as an almost scientifically recreated live music experience. Drawing on specific Grateful Dead setlists or just mixing up Dead originals and songs the Dead covered to create a unique evening of […]

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Omaha Jaycees’ Wig Party

Nov 6. Omaha Jaycees’ Wig Party Dundee Dell, 5007 Underwood Ave. 7 p.m., $5, omahajaycees.org The Omaha Jaycees are throwing a wig party! Featuring door prizes and the Dundee Dell’s good eats, the party provides a chance to have fun and meet young professionals … in wigs. Sounds a little cheesy at first, but the […]

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