While it’s not uncommon for an arts venue to morph into an arts and crafts holiday bazaar in December, RNG Gallery in Council Bluff has attempted to raise the bar if not exactly expectations. If you see RNG’s current offering, Crush, seeking a typically edgy exhibit, given the gallery’s rep and the promising show title, […]
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If Wishes were Fishes
If wishes were fishes, we’d all be eating sushi right now. I wish we could eat fish. When I moved to Los Angeles in 1974, Southern California was as much like paradise as anywhere I could imagine. Fewer people, fewer cars, fewer homeless than there are now. Beautiful, happy people everywhere. Gazing over Santa Monica […]
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Hollywood Undead, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria & More
On Friday, December 2, 2011, there was quite a show at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA, as Hollywood Undead came to town. Performing along with them was Jimmy Hooligan aka M.O. Caiaus and Screaming For Silence. They played to a packed MAC arena and you could tell all the fans were there to […]
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The Reader’s Guide to Holiday Style
Come December each year thoughts of snowflakes, hot toddies and of course, what to wear to each of the important events you have coming this holiday season start flooding in. From casual game nights at home with the family to glamorous celebrations counting down to the new year, four of our favorite local boutiques and […]
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The Reader’s Guide to Holiday Style: Cozy Christmas Vacation
It’s Christmas morning. Time to cozy up to the tree with some warm egg nog and a delicious holiday cake pop. It’s the perfect time to pull on something warm and cozy for the holidays. Roots & Wings boutique in Countryside Plaza offers plenty of comfy holiday outfits, like these festive leggings and oversized sweater. […]
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The Reader’s Guide to Holiday Style: Festive Office Party
Depending on where you work, it can be difficult to know what to wear to a holiday office party. It’s one of the few times where you can finally ditch the work wear and step out into something that showcases your inner fashionista. But how do you remain professional without being too conservative? Keep the […]
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The Reader’s Guide to Holiday Style: Glam New Year’s Eve
For most, opulent events calling for pearls, gowns and elbow-length gloves are few and far between. But that’s what makes them so memorable, worthy of putting on a little extra ritz. Model Caitlin Hochwender wears a mix of vintage and second-hand items from Omaha’s own Goodwill Reserve, located in the heart of the Old Market […]
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The Reader’s Guide to Holiday Style: Dazzling Dinner party
No longer do dinner party events need to bring fears of black and grey for ensemble choices. Brighten up your look with luminous earth tones and pops of pastel. As the season change beat the winter doldrums with color and vintage flair. Model Katlin Peterson, wears a collection of vintage and modern pieces from Dundee-based […]
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Cosmic Forecast, Dec. 15-Dec. 21
Finally, this is the week to do it. There will be others, but not ’til January. Starting on the 19th, please study the Maya, and a light will shine for you on the 24th. Realize that by reading this article and these words you’re seeking some possible knowledge of the/your future. Realize that you’re studying […]
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Hot Grooves & Bar-B-Q
Minneapolis keyboard man and songwriter Scottie Miller takes the stage this week at The 21st Saloon. Blues Revue magazine raves that Miller “sounds like Dr. John meets The Band at Bruce Springsteen’s house.” KPFT in Houston says “Scottie Miller is a world-class lyricist with working-class sensibilities…This cat’s got the goods.” When he’s not fronting his […]