The annual Oscar telecast is Sunday night, and I have yet to see all the movies up for “Best Picture.” I bet you haven’t, either. A few years ago, the Academy of Motion Picture Blah-blah-blah made an obvious money-grab move for the studios and upped the number of nominees for Best Picture from five to […]
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Crumbs
Although it is not quite Cinco De Mayo, one can celebrate National Margarita Day this Friday, February 22, 2013. With bitter cold weather and snow in abundance, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the Margarita that with its name reminds you of friends, good times and warmer weather. Cantina Laredo in Midtown Crossing is running […]
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Pick: Birthday Suits
February 22 Birthday Suits Slowdown, 729 North 14th St. 9 p.m., $7, theslowdown.com Minnesota-based duo plays a big, straightforward brand of garage rock that incorporates elements of punk-pop and noise rock that’s hinged on steady snare-drum thwap and the melodic buzz of Hideo Takahashi’s huge guitar riffs. Takahashi favors simple lyrical lines, letting the songs […]
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Spotlight On Music
Music took centerstage at this year’s Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards show, culminating in costume-clad performance by indie-dance act Icky Blossoms. That performance brought OEAA attendees out of their seats and to the front of the stage at the downtown Hilton Omaha ballroom, 1001 Cass St. The two-song set of “Sex to the Devil” and […]
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OEAs, O’Neill, and One-Handed Psychos
After attending the festivities of the OEA Awards this past week, I’ve decided it’s time for the creation of an “OEA Awareness Committee”. Of all the winners of from Sunday’s ceremony, less than half were actually in attendance, leaving the Artistic Directors of the respective theatres on the hook to go up numerous times to […]
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Cosmic Forecast, Feb. 21-Feb. 27
Happy Pisces! Check dese abs! Hey, anybody, how about a ride to the beach? Yeah, it does seem kinda out of reach. Surf’s up, Buttercup! Time to lobby for your hobby for one more Moon, and then spring can/shall follow soon. Happy Full Moon in Virgo on Moonday. How you gonna keep busy, Lizzie/Dizzy? Music, […]
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OEA Awards Provide Expected Wins and Surprises
The OEA Awards for Performing Arts came with some expected recognition for last year’s blockbusters as well as some unexpected surprises for other great productions. With many of the winners working on productions, out of town, or simply unaware they were even nominated, several awards were gathered by the Artistic Directors (or in some cases […]
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7th Annual OEAA Visual Arts Winners
Congratulations to all the visual arts nominees and winners of the 7th Annual Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards event held Sunday at the Hilton Omaha. This year’s winners and their categories included: Kim Reid Kuhn and Josh Powell in Best Group Show, Best Emerging Artist, Gerard Pefung, Best 2D Artist, Reid Kuhn, Best 3D Artist, […]
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Jays Shaken by Recent Slump
Doug’s sigh said it all. The Jays were mired in a slump, and Illinois State had just come into the CenturyLink Center and handed Creighton another unexpected defeat. Suddenly the team that couldn’t miss couldn’t make ‘em. The team that many had pegged as perhaps the best in program history looked ordinary. The Jays looked […]
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John Caparulo Interview with Backstage Entertainment
The Funny Bone brought one of my favorite comedians to town this past weekend, John Caparulo. Many people know John, or as many of his fans call him “Cap,” from his stand-up special called “Meet Cap.” The feature can be seen as an instant stream on Netflix if new fans would like to check it […]