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Cotillard’s Coattails
Given that France is America’s go-to national punching bag for milquetoast xenophobic jokes, it is a testimony to her towering talent that Marion Cotillard is an Oscar-winning box office draw. Even reducing her physical presence by a third in her latest, Rust and Bone, does nothing to stunt her on-screen magnetism, or what the French […]
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News You Can Use
Time for a news recap so here’s some stories you may have missed during the end of the Mayan Calendar. Frankenfish on the menu. This has been all over the news. Our friends at the Food and Drug Administration have ruled in favor of genetically modified salmon coming to your table unannounced, that is, without […]
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Cosmic Forecast, Jan. 3-9
There will be no weekly Planet Power forecast for Jan. 3. Instead, we’re pleased to bring you our annual look at what lies ahead for you in the year ahead. Please check out the 2013 Preview at MOJOPOPlanetPower.com.
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Cosmic Forecast, Jan. 3-9
There will be no weekly Planet Power forecast for Jan. 3. Instead, we’re pleased to bring you our annual look at what lies ahead for you in the year ahead. Please check out the 2013 Preview at MOJOPOPlanetPower.com.
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Memphis Mama: Change Not Easy
Memphis, the city, means Beale Street, blues and soul food. Memphis the musical means white deejay airs black music and breaks the racial barrier. And all that’s pre-Elvis, so you can see why Julie Johnson makes an impact every time she sings, “Change Don’t Come Easy.” She plays the mama of Huey, who visits the […]
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Swingin’ into 2013
Minneapolis’ swing and New Orleans-style blues band Davina & The Vagabonds is back at The 21st Saloon next Thursday, Jan 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. They also gig at Lincoln’s Zoo Bar Wednesday, Jan. 9, 6-9 p.m. Their keyboard and horn-driven sound is big fun and pure musicianship. Davina Sowers’ soulful, soaring vocalizing and retro, glamour-girl va-va-voom […]
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Original Big Nose Rapper
The 1991 Digital Underground single, “The Humpty Dance,” had people getting down all over the dance floor. It was a huge hit and finally solidified Digital Underground’s relevance in hip-hop. However, little do people know, ringleader Shock G actually is a multi-talented artist that produced Tupac’s breakthrough single, “I Get Around” and his first album, […]
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Pick: Late ‘til 8 Curator Gallery Talk 6:30 pm
Jan. 3, 2013 Late ‘til 8 Curator Gallery Talk 6:30 pm Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St. Regular hours: Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat, 10 am – 4 pm, Thurs 10 am – 8 pm, Sun noon – 4 pm, closed Mon and major holidays; Free to members, children under 4, Sat 10 am – noon;General […]
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Artists’ Co-op Mentorship Exhibition
Omaha First Friday means gallery openings. Coming up this Friday, January 4, 2013, 6–9 p.m. is the 2012-2013 Emerging Artist Mentorship Exhibit at the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery, 405 S. 11th St. The Artists’ Co-op’s Mentorship Program provides opportunities to learn more about the business of being an artist. From installing and hosting, to marketing their […]