August 3 Sprawl: The Kent Bellows Studio Young Artist Exhibition The Kent Bellows Studio & Center for Visual Arts, 3303 Leavenworth St. 6-9pm, FREE, Exhibition continues thru August 25 Kentbellows.org, 505.7161 Sprawl, an exhibit including work by over 20 area high school students, considers where each student resides throughout the Omaha-Metro area as well as […]
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Yoga Fun
lululemon athletica, a Canadian based yoga store and studio, opened its first store in the Omaha area last month at Village Point. “We want our stores to be fun and upbeat with a local flair,” said Nina Gardner, who is with lululemon athletica’s community relations, “Omaha is such a special place, full of people who […]
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Cosmic Forecast, July 26-Aug. 1
Greetings, solar worshippers! Time to emerge from your domicile (ruled by Cancer) and/to catch the Sun’s smile. The Sun is finally in Leo. There are little details sprinkled throughout astrological lore, often rich in reflective wisdom. For instance, the sign of “Aquarius, the water bearer” isn’t actually a “water” sign. There’s often a truth hidden […]
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Pick: Playing With Fire Concert
July 28 Playing With Fire Concert Lewis & Clark Landing, Riverfront Drive, Omaha 4 p.m., FREE, playingwithfireomaha.net The ninth annual Playing With Fire free concert hits Lewis & Clark Landing with the support of presenting sponsor FirstComp. Gates open at 4 p.m. Teen Lincoln blues band Cold In Hand (4:30 p.m.), BluesEd band Us & […]
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Playing With Fire & More
This Saturday, July 28, marks the ninth annual Playing With Fire concert, made possible by the support of presenting sponsor FirstComp. The free show is back at the Lewis & Clark Landing on the riverfront. Cash donations will be accepted for Food Bank of the Heartland. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the event kicks […]
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Jane comes home
“Jane Fonda is here!” Rachel Jacobson, director of Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater, proclaimed excitedly Sunday, July 22, at the Holland Performing Arts center, to an estimated audience of 1,300 people. “An Evening with Jane Fonda in Conversation with Alexander Payne,” marked the fifth anniversary of Film Streams and the first time in 30 years […]
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Researchers Stand Up for Report
While violence in Omaha, particularly among young males, continues at an alarming rate, the only recent examination of gang violence is being buried by the stakeholders who commissioned it, and who are tasked foremost with addressing this issue – North Omaha’s Empowerment Network and the Omaha Police Department. UNO professors Pete Simi and Dennis Hoffman […]
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A Great Week At Sokol Auditorium
This past week brought two great shows to Sokol Auditorium in Omaha, NE. On Monday, July 16th, Volbeat performed with supporting bands: Iced Earth, Killinger, and Dirtfedd. Volbeat, a band from Denmark, has been making their mark on U.S. soil, especially with their 4th studio album and latest, “Beyond Hell/Above Heaven.” It was a packed […]
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Searching for Reasons in the Dark
As we sat in the upper tier of the movie theater Sunday afternoon waiting for the previews to begin, I turned and asked: What would you do if a guy dressed in long coat and mask came through that exit, tossed a couple smoke bombs, and then started shooting? She pointed to the floor. I […]
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Kris Lager Band prepares for a busy August
* The Kris Lager Band is preparing for two big events in August. First, the band will play all three nights of the Hullabaloo Music & Camping Festival starting Friday, August 3rd at River West Park, 23101 West Maple Road. The event also includes performances by That 1 Guy, Walter Trout and a host of […]