Jan. 24– Feb. 28, 2013 Made in Omaha Hillmer Art Gallery, College of St. Mary, 7000 Mercy Rd. Opening Reception: 5 pm – 6:45 pm, Thursday, January 24, 2013 Regular hours: Mon – Thurs 9 am – 7:30 pm, Fri 9 am – 5 pm, Sat 8:30 am – 12:30 pm http://www.csm.edu/about_us/news__events/special_events/art_gallery_series/index.asp, 402.399.2400 The College […]
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MCC Photo Club
Benson’s Star Deli at 6114 Military Ave. is having an exhibition by 14 members of Metro’s Photo Club. Over fifty members strong, the club is one of Metropolitan Community College’s most active organizations. It features current and former, students and staff of Metro’s photo program. Those with works on view include Kent Brede, Michal Chaplin, Ken […]
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Shelterbelt Showing the Love
Love can be many things. It can be forced, it can be natural, it can surprise, it can comfort, it can harm, it can make you question yourself, it can be ridiculous, it can be inexperienced, it can be sophisticated, it can make you cry tears of joy and sorrow, it can be mutual, it […]
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Robinson Looks Back at a Decade of Change
Bishop Gene Robinson is retired. Sort of. On January 5, Robinson retired from his position as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire. In 2003, he became the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church. His election triggered a worldwide debate about the role of gays and lesbians in the church. In 2004, […]
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Their Time to Shine
When the 7th annual OEAA showcase convenes Feb. 17 at the Hilton Omaha, winners in two categories will not only accept their awards, they will once again strut their stuff upon the stage. It’s an advantage that theater and music nominees of an Omaha Entertainment and Arts award have always had. Performing before a live […]
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Cutting Room for January 18
Lance Armstrong may have copped a squat on the world of competitive cycling, but he didn’t ruin Aksarben Cinema’s support for bikes in general. On Feb. 21 at 6 pm, the cineplex-that-beats-the-rest will be showing Reveal the Path, which sounds like Gandalf’s dialogue but is really a film that “contemplates what it means to live […]
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Deathtrap Audience Goes from Horror to Hilarity
Bob Hope sang, “Thanks for the memories,” but Deathtrap has me singing thanks for few memories. I’d seen the 1990 version at the Omaha Community Playhouse and the movie with Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve, but that didn’t spoil the suspense. I didn’t remember the scary plot twists or even how funny it was. The […]
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How Does Your Garden Grow?
It’s going to be an early spring. I’m not a meteorologist but remember Dylan’s words: “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” Plants and animals have an innate weather forecaster that’s readily observed and recent past points to an early growing season. Plants are blooming sooner than ever and squirrels […]
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Pick: The House I Lve In
Jan. 22 Special screening: The House I Live In (followed by panel discussion) Film Streams, 1340 Mike Fahey St. 7 p.m., Tickets from $4.50 to $9 402-933-0259, www/filmstreams.org When it’s all added up, America’s War on Drugs has lasted longer than any sustained conflict in U.S.history and it may just account for more dollar expenditures […]
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Lifehouse Show Sells Out Whiskey Roadhouse
The Whiskey Roadhouse and Q98.5 teamed up for a spectacular show on Wednesday, January 16th. It was probably the first big show of the new year in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area. The band from Los Angeles, Lifehouse flew into town Wednesday morning for a sold out show at the Whiskey Roadhouse inside the Horseshoe Casino. […]