Welcome into the Year of the Dragon. In our culture, dragons are subdued by swords. In other cultures, including the Mayan, dragons are tricked into compliance. Dragons represent the forces of nature. Let’s explore this year dramatically and dynamically, like a dragon. I am a high priest of nature, servant of the sun, and guardian […]
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January 27
Filmstreams, 1340 Mike Fahey St. Showtimes through February 2nd The majority of the world population resides in urban areas, with a projected 75% more headed towards city zip codes in the next 50 years. The delicate balance between providing enough services to accommodate more residents, however, remains a highly controversial and much needed discussion between […]
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Arbiter of Taste
It’s difficult to express the impact Dave Sink had on people who make up Omaha’s independent music scene. To countless musicians and music fans, Dave, who passed away Jan. 19 from complications of emphysema at the age of 63, was more than just the guy who ran the Antiquarium Records Store in the Old Market […]
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Two for the Shows
“Making it” in the music industry can be quite the arduous journey. Maintaining prolonged success can prove to be even more difficult. What may be the hardest hurdle of all, though, is how a band responds to reaching the pinnacle of their music rock’n’roll dreams. Enter two bands who’ve traversed this path, albeit, with different […]
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IBCs & Country Soul
There are two more shows celebrating local bands headed to the national Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge (IBC) Jan. 31-Feb. 4 in Memphis. Blues Society of Omaha BluesEd youth band Crimson Dawn will represent the BSO in the International Blues Challenge Youth Division. They open for The 9s at P.S. Collective inside Benson’s Pizza Shoppe […]
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Cutting Room for January 25
Movies about Shakespeare aren’t just for high-school kids looking to avoid reading their homework. Each Tuesday in February at 6 pm, Aksarben Cinema (aksarbencinema.com) and Nebraska Shakespeare are teaming up to bring you a movie from or inspired by the bard. Each screening will be followed by a discussion featuring Associate Artistic Director Vincent Carlson-Brown […]
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Moms Club Gives Belt New Image
Ellen Struve writes plays and she’s artistic director for the Shelterbelt Theatre. That’s why she served refreshments at a fund-raising performance that filled all 50-plus seats for 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche. “All board members take turns working nights. Everybody does everything,” she notes. Ellen poured wine while executive director Craig Bond sold tickets. Now […]
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3 Up 3 Down: Wale
February 1 Wale 7 p.m. Sokol Auditorium, 2234 S. 13th St. $25/adv and $30/dos Wale (pronounced wah-lay) may not be as prevalent in the press as Rick Ross or Lil’ Wayne, but his presence is growing. The Washington D.C. native got his start in 2006 when famed producer Mark Ronson stumbled across his music and […]
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A South Omaha Best-Kept Secret
The unpretentious, homey American GI Forum restaurant at 2002 N Street is a Tex-Mex bargain whose popular specials make this a busy joint. But unless you’re a South Omahan or get tipped off to the place by someone, this best-kept-secret is likely to remain unknown outside its loyal following. After all, it has no website […]
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Alexander Payne and Kaui Hart Hemmings
When Alexander Payne’s turn came to speak in the glow of The Descendants winning best motion picture drama at the Golden Globes, he made sure to thank the people of Hawaii and author Kaui Hart Hemmings. He did something few directors do by involving Hemmings, a Hawaii native and resident, in the adaptation, preproduction and […]