Crystal ball gazing, new year’s resolutions and the Super Bowl. What else occupies the media and the minds of the public in January, 2012? Certainly the Iowa Caucus got its share of attention this week as the political arena opened up to the year’s onslaught of pre-election events awaiting us as we anticipate the real […]
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CUT! Costume and the Cinema
What do the following actors and actresses have in common? Keira Knightley, Kate Winslet, Johnny Depp, Amy Adams, Colin Farrell and Daniel Craig? Nope, they are not in a new film together. Costumes that each of them have worn in various films are on display at the Durham Museum. Through April 29th, the Durham Museum […]
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Stop the Corporate Insanity
Omaha, Corporate Sellouts? Congratulations Omaha, we are almost the biggest restaurant sellouts in the nation. We hold 9 of the 10 consumer picks for top restaurant chains in our area. The National Restaurant News Consumer Picks special report, rates top restaurant chains in the limited-service and full-service segments based on customer preferences. As the largest […]
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Cosmic Forecast, Dec. 29-Jan. 4
Happy New Year to all! Check out my article on 2012 to see what’s ahead for you in the coming year… —MOJOPOPlanetPower.com CAPRICORN (12.22-1.20) The Sun just conjuncted Pluto, which is sextile the Moon in Pisces. A sensitive and/or psychic female intuitively helps your new idea for getting rich while regenerating your life. Success is […]
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Big In Omaha
While technology and the music business’ economy continue complicating life for those looking to survive in the music industry, there was still plenty of activity in Omaha’s music scene. This is what was big in Omaha during 2011. * Emphatic: The local hard rock heroes became major label modern rockers with the release of their […]
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Hope Survives
Two years ago for The Reader’s Year in Review wrap-up article, I said that it was the beginning of the end, that there had become a universal recognition that the best days for those who make a living making music were very likely behind them. That was in the year 2009 B.S. – Before Spotify. […]
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On to 2012
It’s the time of year when we get to make predictions. It’s a fairly irresponsible task for writers because few readers go back to check and see how the pundits did in predicting this past year. Full disclosure: This writer was just ambiguous enough with 2011 predictions to fall outside the margin of error! But […]
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It’s a Tea Party
A new year is nearly upon us, and after a long evening of celebration and festivities, it will be time to put the fancy champagne glasses back in the cupboard for yet another twelve months. Trade them in for more appropriate vessels—ceramic mugs or dainty teacups—to use while celebrating National Hot Tea Month this January. […]
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Happy New Year
New Year’s Eve offers plenty of holiday music options. Brad Cordle Band plays a special show at the Bel Air Banquet Room, 12100 West Center Road. Details and advance ticket reservations are available by calling 402-333-5505. In Lincoln, the Zoo Bar presents a double header with Tijuana Gigolos 5-8 p.m. followed by the outrageous Self […]
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Pick: Hadden Sayers
Jan. 4 Hadden Sayers Band Zoo Bar, 136 N. 14th St., Lincoln 6 p.m., $8, 402-435-8754, zoobar.com Jan. 5 21st Saloon, 96th & L 5:30 p.m., $8, 402-339-7170 Texas-born Hadden Sayers has been playing roots and blues guitar since his teens. He is an accomplished triple-threat artist with great, soulful vocals who writes memorable songs. […]