Artist Sidney Buchanan is known for his enormous public sculptural work around the city—at University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha Public Schools administration center, Eppley Airfield, Gene Leahy Mall, University of Nebraska Media Center, Joslyn Art Museum and more. His work, including drawing and smaller wood sculptures, is also collected in private collections nationwide. This weekend, he […]
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Pick: Leslie Shows and Out of In Focus Opening Receptions
April 27 Leslie Shows and Out of In Focus Opening Receptions Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 10th St. Reception 6-9pm, art talk April 28, noon, exhibits thru July 28 Bemiscenter.org, 341.7130 Leslie Shows created much of the work for her solo show in Gallery 2 while a resident at Bemis Center in 2011. […]
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Thinking Provoked by Brigit, Shelterbelt
It’s intriguing to encounter plays by Samuel Beckett and Omahan Aaron Zavitz on consecutive days, something you can experience by visiting Brigit St. Brigit’s new space downtown at 10th & Dodge and the Shelterbelt Theatre at 3225 California. Yes, Beckett’s more established than Zavitz, but the former’s Krapp’s Last Tape has strong appeal in common […]
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Stanley Yells “STELLA,” Tevye Returns
Two contrasting classics, the musical Fiddler on the Roof at the Orpheum, and the Tennessee Williams’ tragedy, Streetcar Named Desire at the Omaha Community Playhouse, share appeals that never grow old. High on my list of favorite moments in Playhouse history took place far from Omaha when the father and mother of native son Marlon […]
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Bill Cosby to perform May 6 comedy concert at the Orpheum
Slow ticket sales are prompting legendary comedian Bill Cosby to do a media blitz promoting his 2 p.m. May 6 Orpheum Theater concert. It just wouldn’t do for the 74-year-old icon to play to empty seats. Cosby’s handler has me call the artist’s home directly. The unmistakable voice answering on the other end hastily greets […]
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Anatomically Correct
There is a conversation about bullying that is desperately needed in this country. Unfortunately, Bully seemingly isn’t interested in being part of it. Director Lee Hirsch’s film, although clearly well-intentioned, preaches to the choir with pedestrian truisms that tug on heart strings but ultimately add nothing of substance to a potentially important dialogue. Sure, it’s […]
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Cutting Room for April 20
Usually, if I’m reaching for java at 3 pm, something in my day has gone terribly, terribly wrong, as me plus coffee equals “you’d best watch yourself, fool.” But I’m highly recommending everyone get some Hot Coffee at 3 pm on April 29 at Midtown Cinema Center (marcustheatres.com). Instead of prying your eyes open with […]
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Legislator Versus Executive
Geography quite naturally plays a vital role in politics. When it came time for the respective campaigns to suggest site selections for The Reader to interview Nebraska State Senator Gwen Howard and Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing as they prepare to face off in a May 15 primary for the nod to challenge 13-year incumbent […]
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Movieha! – Omaha’s favorite movie podcast
Hey there loyal listeners, welcome to another installment of the best thing you can put in your ears besides Q-tips and tongues. This week we outdo ourselves…and you can take that as a good thing or a bad thing. We discuss Mel Gibson’s latest hate speech, the Muppets’ next caper, a weird parody trailer, a […]
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Cannibal Corpse Interview with Backstage Entertainment
The Slowdown in downtown Omaha is known for bringing some great shows to the area. Last Tuesday night they didn’t disappoint by bringing one of the best death metal bands to town, Cannibal Corpse. The band started in 1988 and have been in the music scene ever since. They recently released their 12th studio album, […]