January 21 Popa Chubby Holland Performing Arts Center, Scott Recital Hall, 13th and Douglas 8 p.m. $25 Advance, $30 show day (402) 345-0606, www.ticketomaha.com It’s another show in the outstanding 1200 Club series. Popa Chubby, the man The New York Times called “a post-modern Muddy Waters” brings his blues-rock act to downtown Omaha. One of […]
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Cosmic Forecast, Jan. 12-Jan. 18
Welcome to the last full week of the Year of the Cat. The New Moon in Aquarius on January 23rd marks the emergence of the Year of the Dragon. Take what you’ve gathered in your domestic situation and play it dynamically for this coming year’s participation. Turn your pretty purrrrrr — for sure — into […]
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BSO, PWF News
With the new year come some changes in the blues community. Longtime Blues Society of Omaha president Terry O’Halloran has stepped down. O’Halloran plans a move to Austin, Texas, later this year but will remain active on the BSO board. Bill Martin, who has been serving as the organization’s treasurer, is the new president. Full […]
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Cutting Room for January 11
It’s like my grandmother always said, “Recognition is nice, but cold, hard cash is even better. Get yours.” Nana rolled hard. I guess Film Streams (filmstreams.org) doesn’t have to worry much about that advice, as they were not only recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, that acknowledgement came in the form of a […]
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Modern Times
Whenever I’m asked what my favorite film is, Jacques Tati’s Playtime is the title I blurt out. And when all’s said and done, that’s for one simple reason: there’s just no other movie experience like it. Playtime is a lot of things. It’s a virtually wordless movie that’s inconceivable without its sounds. A razor-sharp reproach […]
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Modern Times
Whenever I’m asked what my favorite film is, Jacques Tati’s Playtime is the title I blurt out. And when all’s said and done, that’s for one simple reason: there’s just no other movie experience like it. Playtime is a lot of things. It’s a virtually wordless movie that’s inconceivable without its sounds. A razor-sharp reproach […]
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Future Tense: 2012 Music Predictions, Pt. 2
And now, the conclusion of my annual music predictions columns, where I gaze into the glossy black finish of a Fender Squier and see visions of what will occur in the coming days / months / years. Hang onto your hats, because it’s time for the Lightning Round! — With all this new technology that […]
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Pick: He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister
January 12 He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St. 9 p.m., $8, onepercentproductions.com Not a lot of bands take their name quite so literally, but the Kolar siblings (brother and sister Rob and Rachel) lead their six-piece throwback group of six to terrains of tin pan alley, folk, jazz and […]
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Pick: Blake Shelton
January 14th Blake Shelton w/ special guests Justin Moore and Dia Frampton Pershing Center, 15th and N St, Lincoln 7:30pm, $52.25, pershingcenter.com You may have seen him on NBC’s “The Voice”, where Blake Shelton’s friendly, mild-mannered style of coaching endeared him to viewers. Shelton’s rugged, down-to-earth appeal also shines through on his country-pop tunes, staples […]
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FASH FLOOD
On Wednesday, January 25th, local ladies should plan to attend Martini’s and Manicures at House of Loom. For $15, relax and enjoy a select martini from House of Loom and a manicure from Sirens Salon. Attendees will also be able to enjoy House of Loom’s happy hour during this event, which takes place from 5-8 […]