After the hottest start to a year ever recorded in the United States, local activists gathered to point out the obvious from a symbolic spot. Career National Weather Service meteorologist John Pollack is devoting his retirement to educating the public about climate change, suggesting ways to lower carbon emissions. Standing in front of the “high […]
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‘Trace Elements’
“Art is always material first.” Kirk Varnedoe Whether considering the material of which it’s made, which Varnedoe does, or the material it contains, Modern Arts Midtown contributes to the conversation with Graceann Warn’s Trace Elements, new encaustic paintings on panel, now on view at the gallery through August 4, 2012. Warn was raised in New […]
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Another Day at the Races
The last time I wrote about Horsemen’s Park’s live racing meet, about a half decade ago, the money people behind the track got so pissed that they pulled their advertising from The Reader. In retrospect, the article was as complementary as a writer could be describing what essentially was and is a family-friendly indoor-outdoor celebration […]
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Benson is buzzing with Lot2
When I moved to Omaha five years ago, I have to admit, Benson scared me a little bit. Lots of hole-in-the wall bars, and that crazy maternity shop with the world’s largest bra in the window. However, recently, Benson is buzzing. You can almost feel the tingling in the air – change is a brewing […]
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Crumbs July 5 2012
Crumbs If you have never been, then you should go out of your way to Metropolitan Community Colleges’ Sage Student Bistro on the Fort Campus (30th and Fort, Building 22). It was recently voted best overall restaurant in Nebraska by the users of OpenTable, an online reservation service with over 18,700 users. The Bistro also […]
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Pick: Future of Maha Showcase
July 19 The Future Of Maha Showcase w/ Lightning Bug, Millions Of Boys and Snake Island! The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St. 9 p.m., FREE, onepercentproductions.com The idea behind this free show is to spotlight up-and-coming area acts that are well on their way to gracing the local music stage at Omaha’s own indie […]
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Pick: BoDeans
July 25 BoDeans w/ Miles Nielson & the Rusted Hearts The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St. 8 p.m., $17, onepercentproductions.com Kurt Neumann and Sam Llanas formed BoDeans in Wisconsin and made a mark in 1986 with their T-Bone Burnett-produced debut Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams. The band’s early sound of roots rock […]
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Pick: Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
July 22 Grace Potter & the Nocturnals w/ Natalie Prass Stir Cove, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluffs 8 p.m., $25, stircove.com Grace Potter and the Nocturnals got a big taste of success when 2010’s “Paris (Oh La La)” became a summer radio staple. The song and the self-titled record that featured the song delivered classic […]
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Pick: You’re Welcome in Omaha Kick-Off Event
July 20th You’re Welcome in Omaha Kick-Off Event House of Loom, 1012 South 10th Street 8 PM, FREE Omaha might not be Ellis Island, but we are blessed with a burgeoning immigrant community daily enriching our lives. On July 20th the House of Loom and Omahans of all sorts are gathering to celebrate this fact […]
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I Read the News Today. Oh, Boy.
Time again to catch up on recent news items that affect you and your wellbeing. And don’t let the bedbugs bite. If you’re one of millions of travelers heading out on the road for vacation this summer and plan to stop at a motel, you’ve likely already heard horror stories about bedbugs. We’re told to […]