Hey gang. It’s a sad, sensitive day, I know (given what happened in Aurora…which has spilled into movie news sites the way the Sandusky case spilled into sports). If you’d like a breather from that discussion, we joke around in this podcast for you. It’s fun with movies, fun talking about movie stuff, and fun […]
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Cutting Room for July 20
Before I start the strangest column I’ve written since Cutting Room began almost a decade ago, a reminder this is MY opinion and mine alone, as per usual. Gang, let’s talk about the tragedy in Aurora. More specifically, let’s talk about how NOT to talk about the tragedy in Aurora. Take down your Facebook profile […]
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Got Ham?
From Christian Bale’s bark to Hans Zimmer’s “gonna getcha” score, if director Christopher Nolan has driven one point home in his Bat-films, it has been this: “Take my films seriously, yo.” From meditations on the fine line between vengeance and justice to the moral ambiguity of using high-end technology “for the greater good,” this Bat-trilogy […]
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Benson Style
Any dedicated fashionista can tell you that there is nothing more special then finding a salon or vintage piece that can truly meet your needs.With the opening of two new stores, Lions Mane Vintage and Parlour 1886, both in Benson, a desperate fashion addict will never be in need again. Lions Mane Vintage, offers a […]
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Because Nice Matters
The Circle Theatre’s riveting production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf unfolds in the shadow of the most unlikely of set dressing pieces. George and Martha, the feuding protagonists in the Edward Albee classic that is celebrating its 50th year on stages everywhere, are anything but nice. But there it is nonetheless, the cloyingly cute […]
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Fashion Flight
Shan Stavropoulous knows the importance of a fun and easy environment in her store, Luvbird Boutique. Stavropoulous, was born in Alliance, Nebraska. She spent time in California, working in various fashion related positions, such as a merchandiser in multiple retail atmospheres including Nouvelle Eve and General Growth Properties, the management company behind several local malls. […]
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Cosmic Forecast, July 19-July 25
The Sun moves into its ruling sign of Leo around sunrise on Sunday, heading for a conjunction with a retrograding Mercury next Saturday, the 28th. Be as one on vacation ’til Mercury’s reversal is done, on August 8th. Time to gather information on/for the book that is your life. Peace and love shall conquer all. […]
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So Much Music
Jazz on the Green Thursday, July 19, presents the jump-blues, jazz and swing of San Francisco vocalist Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers at 7 p.m. This is a rare Nebraska appearance by retro chanteuse Smith. The 21st Saloon has the Louisiana sounds and blues rhythms of Josh Garrett & The Bottomline Thursday, […]
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Film Streams at Five
Just as Omaha’s come of age with performing arts venues, nightlife attractions, community events and public spaces, so it’s matured in cinema. This maturation first bloomed when Alexander Payne made features here. Then the local indie filmmaking scene organized. Subsequently the Omaha Film Festival’s provided an annual juried focus on movies. But the real growth […]
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Omaha Girls Rock seeks musical equipment
* The Omaha Girls Rock Camp is looking for instruments for their weeklong music camp, running from July 30th to August 3rd. Musicians are invited to loan or donate equipment, including amplifiers, cables, microphones, PA systems and more. All loaned equipment will be insured for the full price of the gear. The equipment may also […]