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- week three performer Profile: University of nebraska-lincoln faculty jazz ensemble - film review: ‘boy’
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- album review: The Beach Boys ‘that’s why god made the radio’ -theater preview
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- jazz in june week two review: darryl white group
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- film review: ‘peace, love & misunderstanding’ - Lincoln children’s zoo wild wednesdays - Video preview: Lincoln Glass artist and instructor carrie strope
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t the Daily Nebraskan, we understand the importance of arts and music. That’s why each year we look forward to working with the Sheldon Museum of Art to bring you our special Jazz in June issues. Each week during Jazz in June, look for these special issues as a supplement to the great concert you are about to experience. You can expect to find a profile of the artist playing each week and other great content pertaining to music and the arts. We will also have regular jazz reviews and previews for upcoming films coming at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center on campus. Our cover art changes each week, but is always done by our internationally exhibiting, award winning artist Bea Huff. In this issue, Arts & Entertainment writer Jack Sampson profiles this
week’s performing artist, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Jazz Ensemble. In addition, we have an indepth review of last week’s concert featuring The Darryl White Group, including photos. We also have two film reviews from movies showing at the Ross and a review from the Beach Boys’ newest album, “That’s Why God Made the Radio.” In next week’s issue, look for a profile on Will Donato, next week’s artist, as well as a series of reviews centered on music, movies and theater. So read up, jazz fans. This issue is made specifically for your sensibilities. We are looking forward to providing you insight into the growing music and art communities in Nebraska. But most of all, we hope you enjoy the show. — Daily Nebraskan Editorial Staff
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PROFILE: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN FACULTY JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Faculty ensemble’s success not reliant on recorded material Jack Sampson Daily Nebraskan Despite the fact they’ve never recorded an album, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Jazz Ensemble is known nationally for their performances. Tonight the ensemble will bring their talents to the Sheldon Museum of Art’s sculpture garden for local audiences to enjoy. This is the third installment in this summer’s Jazz in June concert series. Nebraska Educational Telecommunications (NET) first contacted the group of professors in 2010. The network originally wanted to run a 30-minute program featuring their ensemble. The group jumped at the opportunity and the network was impressed with their “Jazz Cabaret” performance. “NET enjoyed it so much that they decided to make an hour-long program from the material,” said Paul Haar, saxophonist for the UNL Faculty Jazz Ensemble. The program was sought out after its regional success and was eventually picked up by numerous networks around the nation.
“I’ve had friends from New York and Utah and California that said they had seen it,” Haar said. “I was actually in Memphis doing a recording session and when I got back to my hotel room, I was flipping through channels and found it. So I was very happy with it. I’m hoping we’ll have a chance to do that again.” The UNL Faculty Jazz Ensemble was formed about three years ago after seeing the strong presence of UNL faculty’s Moran Woodwind Quintet and the Chiara String Quartet. The ensemble is comprised of saxophonist Paul Haar, bassist Hans Sturm, trombonist Eric Richards, guitarist Peter Bouffard, trumpeter Darryl White, pianist Tom Larson and Chris Varga, the group’s vibist and drummer. Each member is an active composer and provides his own personal artistry to create the group’s diversely original works. “I wouldn’t say they’re (compositions) written in any particular style,” Haar said. “Each one of us has a different forte and interest so we all try to bring our own specialties into our music.” The ensemble has yet to
embark on a formal tour but they’ve performed for multiple outreach concerts at UNL. They are contemplating a possible tour for next spring if schedules allow it. “With all of us being faculty members it’s hard because we all have classes to teach so getting everyone together at one time can be difficult,” Haar said. Teaching isn’t the only thing that keeps the septet so busy. The ensemble is involved in a program called the “Mobile Jazz Classroom,” which allows the professors to travel to area high schools and spread their knowledge to younger aspiring musicians. It stemmed from a former program where UNL faculty members would invite talented young musicians to spend a weekend with the professors to study and play music. It was successful for a few years but eventually lost its luster. “It’s gotten to the point where high school students have athletics, pep bands, debate and all sorts of things to do on weekends,” Haar said. “It’s not like it was when I was a kid. It’s not Monday through Friday
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New Zealand coming of age comedy charms with quirk, heart Tom Helberg Daily Nebraskan “Boy” is a charming coming of age comedy that has a style all its own. The title character narrates “Boy,” a moniker that everyone around calls him. James Rolleston plays the likable 11-year-old Maori boy who lives on the rural east coast of New Zealand.
It’s 1984 and that becomes apparent as Boy’s main interest and hero is Michael Jackson. Boy lives with his brother Rocky, a bunch of deserted cousins and his grandmother. Besides Michael Jackson, Boy’s other hero is his father, Alamein (Taika Waititi). He fantasizes about his father as a war hero, a deep sea diver and a Michael Jackson look-alike with dance moves to match.
Alamein has actually been in jail for robbery and finally finishes his seven-year sentence. He comes home partially to resume his duties as a father and mostly to find a bag of money he buried somewhere in a pasture. He’s accompanied by two goons who are part of his motorcycle gang, though they are never seen on said vehicles. Alamein has been gone too long. He meets his son Rocky for the first time and tries
to impress Boy with presents and a cool car. It isn’t long before Boy sees through his father’s facade and begins to wonder where his true role model lies. The film is an appealing affair and is deftly executed. As director, Taika Waititi manages a delicate balance in tone, with the quirk factor somewhere between “Napoleon Dynamite” and a Wes Anderson film, albeit with more sweetness and
magic. Brief fantasy interludes and overlaid flipbook-style animation give the picture a unique style and sense of whimsy. The film also provides some offhand information about the Maori community. Pop culture becomes reality for the children as the “Thriller” video takes on a life of its own. Characters are named “Dallas” and “Dynasty,”
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BOY Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center Director: Taika Waititi Starring: James Rolleston, Taika Waititi
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Beach Boys return with old surf pop, new emotional wave Joe Wade Daily Nebraskan If “Pet Sounds” was their answer to The Beatles “Rubber Soul,” then the Beach Boys’s new album, “That’s Why God Made The Radio,” released June 5, could be considered their answer to Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” While individually these crisp new surf–tunes will take music fans back to the days of gliding down sunset highways while the radio beams out “Good Vibrations,” however, as a whole, this album plays out like an opera. The title track is rich with the lush harmony–laden wall of sound that new and old fans will certainly appreciate but don’t let the upbeat style give the impression that Brian Wilson has lost his magic for creating deep, complex material. Initially album-opener “Think About The Days” feels a little surreal but, overall, is a nice introduction to the album.
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The feeling quickly subsides as the title track, second on the album, reminds us why we love the Beach Boys. Then in the middle of the album, everything takes a strange turn as the nostalgic melancholy opera comes into focus. The songs about having fun in the sun become songs about remembering — and noticing — how much the world has changed. Culminating this emotional tide is the final track, “Summer’s Gone,” which simply fades out into the ethereal sound of rain and wind chimes on a lonely beach. In the silence that follows the surreal feeling, the opening track comes back
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and begs a second listen, even though it will never sound the same as the first time. Although I’m not a Beach Boys fan per se, new material from most ‘60s music icons is exciting. This album is
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Show must go on for Shakespeare troupe Katie Nelson Daily Nebraskan The Flatwater Shakespeare theater company may need more than wishes of broken legs to open their summer tour, “Twelfth Night.” Cast members watched clouds roll in Thursday night and ran to hold down the props and costumes tent as a gust of wind blew through. “This is too dangerous,” said Bob Hall, the artistic director of Flatwater Shakespeare. “It’s the curse of doing outdoor theater.” Rain began to fall and cast members split, leaving some to tear down the tent. Others ran through the Lincoln Community Foundation Garden stacking chairs and pulling lights out of the rain. And this was their second shot at opening night. “Twelfth Night” was originally set to open the night before, but was pushed back when changes had to be made to the cast. The original actress playing Maria, Marie Barrett, had respiratory issues and was replaced by actress Becky Key
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Boesen. But one replacement wasn’t enough. Boesen left the cast for Oklahoma after a stage light fell on her head and caused a concussion. This week, actress Melissa Lewis will fill the role of Maria and next week, Andrea Swartz will be the final and permanent replacement. “Maybe this show will never open,” said Maggie Austin, who plays Viola. “People keep wishing me, ‘Break a leg tonight,’ and I’m not opening.” Despite the rain and lastminute cast switches, the actors and crew are optimistic. “I think that last year opening night didn’t happen,” Hall said, adding he wasn’t stressed about losing money on these shows. Flatwater Shakespeare recently received a $30,000 grant from the Woods Foundation, which will allow them to pay the actors. “A lot of times, Lincoln people work for nothing and are happy to do it,” Hall explained. “People don’t get a lot, but everyone gets something.”
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On paper, “Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding” seems like a sure thing. The leading trio of women is an acting dream team and the premise of life in an aging Woodstock Nation sounds promising. Unfortunately, director Bruce Beresford’s film is a contrived mess. Diane (Catherine Keener), a New York City lawyer, is getting a divorce. After her husband springs the news on her, Diane takes their teenagers Zoe (Elizabeth Olsen) and Jake (Nat Wolff) upstate for a getaway to her mother’s farmhouse. The mother, Grace (Jane Fonda), hasn’t seen her daughter in 20 years and hasn’t met her grandchildren. She’s a free spirit that frequently — and predictably — clashes with her uptight daughter. The conflict of values is obvious and unexciting. While staying in Woodstock, each character has moments of self discovery and meets a love interest. Diane strikes up a romance with Jude (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), a musician, carpenter and war protestor. Zoe meets a butcher that challenges her liberal views and Jake meets a coffee shop girl who helps
him make a movie. Everything wraps up exactly how you’d expect. The needs of the story dictate the characters’ motivations, not the other way around. The churning mechanisms of the plot structure shoehorn in inconceivable actions and situations. The divorce, which is supposed to be the plot’s catalyst is glossed over, is barely acknowledged by the kids. Fonda should shine in her appropriate role as a hippie stuck in the 1960s. Her character is unpleasant and talks in meaningless, new age cliches. Dialogue is overwritten and often quite literal. Grace encourages Diane to “let go,” and the sentiment is underscored with painfully obvious symbolism as a yellow balloon is released into the sky. Not only is the story predictable, but the camera work is half-baked as well. Jake is a budding young filmmaker who records everything in his daily life. We see several shots through the lens of his video camera, a technique that may have been fresh in “Sex, Lies, and Videotape” but aesthetically adds nothing here. It’s unbelievable that his truly awful “avant-garde” documentary is well-received. Also, a scene
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This summer, Wednesdays at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo are truly wild. Every Wednesday in June, July and August from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Lincoln Children’s Zoo hosts Wild Wednesdays. Each week has a different theme with activities for zoo visitors, including scavenger hunts, special zookeeper presentations and a chance to interact with animals. June 27 is “Creepy Crawler Night.” Guests will be allowed to hold and touch snakes, spiders and lizards. “(The themes) are all pretty exciting,” said Ryan Gross, director of strategic communication at the zoo. “It gives people an opportunity to do something a little different. (Sometimes) even a former university professor will come out and sing songs about animals to kids.” The zoo will hold a
“Hy-Vee Beast Feast” on July 18. Visitors will learn about the diets of different animals and even get a chance to taste some foods that animals at the zoo eat. which will show visitors the diets of various animals. The event is an opportunity for working parents who would be unable to visit during traditional hours to explore the zoo with their children, said Adam Rhoads, the zoo’s volunteer and special events coordinator. Kate Markunas attended an earlier Wild Wednesday with her children. She said the zoo’s late hours work well for her and her family. “My daughter likes it here and it worked with my work schedule,” she said. The Markunas family attended “World Ocean’s Day” on June 6, which celebrated the June 8 international holiday of the same name. The holiday observes oceans and the diversity within them. Because Nebraska is in the
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middle of a continent, the zoo cannot show visitors the ocean, but they can certainly teach about it. “We try to teach people in Nebraska why the oceans are important,” Rhoads said. Admission prices to Wild Wednesdays are the same as regular admission prices, and although the zoo is smaller than its Omaha counterpart, it still provides an opportunity for children and their families to learn about animals and their habitats, Rhoads said. “We try to highlight the animals we have,” he said. Wild Wednesdays have been going on for more than 15 years. The event is a result of visitors’ requests for more evening hours. On June 20 the Wild Wednesday theme will be “Superhero Night.” Anyone who dresses up as a superhero will get a free train ride, but even those who prefer not to dress up will be sure to have a wild time.
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Impressive visual effects, acting thrill in ‘Prometheus’ Bea Huff Daily Nebraskan
If science fiction has taught me anything, it’s to never be a dick to a robot. The characters in Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus” probably could have used this advice but then again, a pissed off android wasn’t their only problem. “Prometheus” offers a thrilling, sci-fi horror adventure which follows the crew of the Prometheus (yes, it’s the name of the ship too), on their search through the stars for the origins of life on Earth. Though not a direct prequel to Ridley Scott’s horror sci-fi classic “Alien,” the film provides plenty of visual references to the series including some familiar locations and names. Don’t worry if you haven’t seen the “Alien” movies — even though you absolutely should. A working knowledge of the Scott universe isn’t necessary to enjoy this film. “Prometheus” is packed with compelling performances and impressive visuals. Michael Fassbender plays David, a robot that is almost indistinguishable from a human being. Fassbender’s performance is flawless to the point of discomfort. He crosses into the “uncanny valley” where a human replica looks and acts almost, but not perfectly, human, leaving real humans disturbed by his likeness. This seems to be something that David resents, dropping lines such as, “You people made me this way,” with a tone of
and Boy sports a “TRON” shirt. Waititi himself plays the father. He’s an irresponsible parent to be sure but he’s not mean or indifferent. He adds some great laughs with his low-key humor, both in his acting and directing. Rolleston’s Boy is a refreshing character and the actor possesses a charming, natural quality. Boy receives a sip of beer from his father and tries a drag of pot on his own. He’s basically raising himself, though he’s grounded enough to keep things on an even keel. Boy
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contempt that provides an ominous omen for things to come. Charlize Theron also delivers an outstanding performance as Meredith Vickers, the hardened executive for the Weyland company with her own agenda. Her interactions with David provide some of the tensest exchanges of the film. Theron and Noomi Rapace, who plays Elizabeth Shaw, the scientist leading the search, bring the strong, complicated female leads that audiences expect from Scott. Guy Pearce also makes a cameo in heavy-aging prosthetics as the decaying Peter Weyland. The visuals are spot-on as well. Scott breathes new life into this universe by incorporating H.R. Geiger’s classic designs from “Alien” with new, but somehow familiar, creepy creatures, sleek, futuristic graphics and sci-fi tech. The pre-prequel may leave you asking more questions than it answers, which can leave a bad taste in many viewer’s mouths, but it’s important to keep in mind that this is only the beginning. Like the
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characters of the film, we are discovering this world for the “first time,” and patience is the key to understanding it. Scott has already said “Prometheus” is a lead-up to an “Alien” prequel, promising at least one more movie in the series. And honestly, when does Scott ever give the full answer on anything anyway? If you can get past the openended nature of the film and poor decisions made by the characters (but where would horror movies be without characters that make bad decisions?), it is a spine-tingling, suspense-driven and beautifully designed piece that is definitely worth seeing on the big screen. DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM/A-E
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has the most responsibility out of his large group of children. When his grandmother is gone he serves as their sole caretaker. “Boy” ends with some resolution but it doesn’t come
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anymore. It’s 24/7 for them so it was difficult for them to get out of school. We thought it would be useful because outreach is part of our mission at the university.” The UNL Faculty Jazz Ensemble has yet to put out their own album but they recently recorded a couple of tunes for “Homegrown,” the UNL Jazz Studies’ program’s upcoming CD. Tuesday’s performance provides Lincoln with an opportunity to hear their music, considering their lack of recorded material as a unit. Vocalist, songwriter and recording artist Jackie Allen will accompany them for a large portion of their set. Allen has seen her fair share of success within the jazz sphere,
releasing nine albums with multiple labels and touring around the globe. She’s released an album and multiple EPs under Blue Note Records, which has put out albums for Van Morrison, Al Green, Anita Baker and Norah Jones. Allen is married to the UNL Faculty Jazz Ensemble bassist Sturm. They moved to Lincoln last fall when Sturm got a job as a bass professor. She said she is excited to perform for her new hometown with such talented musicians. “Being a jazz singer ... it’s great to keep getting out there and performing,” Allen said. “I’m excited to be working with them. They’re all fabulous players and wonderful arrangers.” They’ve performed together
once at Kimball Recital Hall but Allen and Sturm have been performing together for more than 15 years. The show will feature an abundance of uniquely crafted material including a Van Morrison arrangement from one of Allen’s previous EPs and a Glenn Campell arrangement called “Wichita Line.” Along with the familiar jazz standards, the septet plans to perform some of their original works as well. “We’re looking to do a lot of fun outdoorsy stuff,” Allen said. “I think there will be a lot of swinging, a lot of energy, some bluesy stuff and some familiar songs I think they’re going to dig.”
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of upbeat jazz resounded throughout the Sheldon Museum of Art’s sculpture garden. People of all ages packed the area. It’s hard to think there’s another music event in Lincoln where you can see the same number of teenagers as 70-yearolds. There’s something special about an event that can draw that kind of crowd. The Darryl White Group looked like a jazz band should. Some of them sported thickrimmed glasses, some with fedoras and all of them seemingly lost in their music. Let’s just say these guys would fit in perfectly
in the French Quarter of New Orleans. They began the show with more of their original compositions using a nice blend of headbobbing numbers along with smooth jazz songs. The sound was crisp and well-orchestrated from all angles, which was necessary considering the few spots left available on the grounds. Not long before intermission they played a mesmerizing rendition of “Amazing Grace,” displaying White’s superb talent on the trumpet. The eclectic instrumentation molded together effortlessly
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with each member of the band bringing their own indelible element to the music. The percussion was driven by the cymbalheavy drumming and bongos but wasn’t confined to just that. Each percussionist used a number of extra instruments to add different elements to certain songs. The piano was impressive and did justice to the Thelonious Monk standards. The bass added the jazzy toe-tapping accent to the performance. Not to take away from the rest of the musicians, but White and saxophonist Bobby Watson clearly drove home the most compelling aspect of the group’s performance. When the two played in unison, they we’re an undeniably powerful duo. The group’s rendition of the “Ain’t No Sunshine” was a crowd favorite for good reason. White and Watson alternated taking the lead on the song, both playing as passionately as Bill Withers sang the classic tune. They finished their show with a rocking standard of “When the Saints Go Marching In.” The ensemble played everything from thumping funk-influenced numbers to soft jazz ballads and each one was just as impressive as the last. Rightfully so, The Darryl White Group exited the stage to a rousing round of applause.
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New farmers market vendor Local vendors looks to customize products offer organic items at market Carpenters focus on creating enduring woodwork pieces Joe Wade Daily Nebraskan In a world that keeps grinding along, socially smoothing out its rough edges and culturally finding new ways to grow, items of quality craftsmanship have stood the test of time. The things we inherit possess memories and value that we pass on to future generations, even if it’s just a simple cutting board. Custom Kitchen Carpentry is a newcomer on the Haymarket Farmers Market scene this year. Matt Blache and Byron Anway use their artistic craftsmanship to create practical decorative items for the kitchen that can be passed down to future generations.
“It started because Matt and I found a guy on craigslist who was a cabinet maker and his wife wanted to move to Florida, so he had to sell all his wood,” Anway said. “Matt suggested buying the whole lot and running a stand at the farmers market to try and support ourselves over the summer.” The neatly organized booth, displaying a variety of wooden cutting boards and countertop wine racks, is the culmination of a very brief conversation between the two in January, a little luck and determination. “Byron got a bunch of tools that his dad wasn’t using and was able to set up a woodworking shop in his basement for close to nothing,” Blache said. “After that we spent a couple
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hours a week, up through about May, building stuff.” The two have been developing their proficiency for such projects individually since they were young. Blache made furniture while taking architecture classes in college and now works as a sculptor using the same material they purchased during the winter. Similarly Anway, also an artist, crafts frames for his paintings, among other projects. “It was enough material to where I took in big sheets of wood into my studio to make sculptures out of,” Blache said. “Byron has taken some (wood) to make guitars out of and we’ve allocated only a part of what we purchased for this, here in the Haymarket.” Being a side project, the two of them are unsure of what the future holds for their business but they hope to continue doing what they enjoy while providing a service. “So far we’ve had a great response,” Anway said. “We had to fill out quite a bit of paperwork to be at the farmers market and we’re learning a tremendous amount about running a small business, so I hope we can keep it going.” One of the perks of operating
their own business is the ability to purchase material at wholesale prices rather than retail, which allows them to keep their prices competitive, as well as allow customers to order custom items, Anway said. “Our goal is to have enough product to show the craftsmanship, the quality of the wood and for us to be able to pick up custom jobs,” Anway said. “We want to be able to accommodate individuals who want something specific to their kitchen or to themselves.” Not all specifications are about the aesthetic of the room, as one particular request revealed. “We had a woman who was tall and she asked about having a kitchen island made that was five or six inches taller than average,” Anway said. “So that’s the idea, for people to come by and look at our showroom models, that way we can do more custom jobs and make exactly what people want.” They are happy to consider most requests as long as they have the material and time to complete the project. One request for a hardwood floor unfortunately couldn’t be accommodated. “We build just about anything we can figure out,” Blache said. “It’s not too difficult once you have the setup to do it and after looking around at what else is on the market, we wanted to do something more decorative.” An important facet among the sawdust and workmanship is the sustainability of the products they create as hand-medown items for generations to come, assuming proper care is given to them. “People are interested in finding something that is made right,” Anway said. For inquiries and custom orders, they can be reached at customkitchencarpentry@ gmail.com or people can stop by their booth in the Haymarket on Saturday mornings. dailynebraskan.com/a-e
Heather Haskins Daily Nebraskan A row of dolls with hand-sewn faces and yarn hair reminiscent of Raggedy Ann watch people hurry from booth to booth, eagerly buying local goods from the Haymarket Farmers Market. The dolls are part of “Tootie Fruity Annie’s,” a collection by Franny Howard of Eagle. Howard owns Under The Sycamore Tree, a business that advertises crafting “primitive dolls and other needful things.” Howard has been making dolls since 1965. “People saw the dolls that I made for (my daughter) and wanted some,” Howard said. The farmers market is open every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon, and runs until October 13. It has been running for 27 years and started out as a small produce market in the Haymarket. Howard, along with many other small business owners, come to the market to sell their goods to unlikely customers. Jim Thomas, owner of Thomas Farms in Decatur, Neb., is no different. When asked what brings him to the market, his response was simple — cash. Although Thomas Farms primarily focuses on selling pumpkins and sweet corn, which are popular in fall, he brings jars of honey and fresh produce to the summer market. The market encourages people to go green by offering local and organic products. “I think (the farmer’s market) has created a lot more awareness (of going green),” said Linda Hubka, the on-site market manager. “The vendors have a lot of knowledge that they share with their customers. They tweet, they do
Facebook. A lot of young people are replacing older people.” However, newer vendors still have to cater to the customers, a crowd with high expectations. “People here are more sensitive to good quality,” said Thomas. One vendor especially dedicated to making quality organic products is Ombee, a company that specializes in making fragrant soaps wrapped in 100 percent recycled paper. “We put local honey in every bar,” said Cassandra Kaluza, co-owner of Ombee. “We want to promote local beekeeping and household beekeeping practices.” Ombee ensures that the non-pasteurized milk and honey used in their soaps from local farms do not have any antibiotics or pesticides in them. As people look to go green, customers are beginning to turn to organic products, which makes the farmers market a favorite destination. In addition, this popularity brings a large variety of vendors. Maac Windchimes in Elkhorn makes wind chimes with items such as model cars and Disney princess figurines. “Everywhere we look, we try to find new things to put in (the windchimes),” said Mike Armstrong, owner of Maac Windchimes. “There is always a lot of traffic every Saturday and it is close for us.” The market’s location not only helps local vendors, it also helps Haymarket businesses. “New little shops are opening all over the place,”Hubka said. “After (people) check out the (farmers market) they are going to look at that bookstore (or) that wine store.”
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Yoga, music create FOLLOW US... new Omaha event get your news right to your Kelsey Newman Daily Nebraskan Breathe in, breathe out. Take a moment to stretch, listen to live music and indulge in nature’s beauty. “We provide it all,” said Megan Rundle, a Yoga Rocks the Park operations manager in Denver. “Yoga can change your life for the better.” Yoga Rocks the Park is a summer-long wellness festival equipped with live music, professional instructors and organic food vendors. Omaha is hosting its second season of the event for all ages and everyone is welcome. Yoga Rocks the Park began in Denver in 2009. It has also extended to five other cities in the United States, including Omaha. “Proudly, we also have a national(ly) recognized children’s program that is for children ages 3 to 10,” Rundle said. “It’s great that the entire family can participate.” Yoga has been around for 5,000 years. It’s used to revive the body and to make room for an open mind, Rundle said. Yoga is an opportunity to step away for an hour and find some inner peace because we know how life can be filled with stress, she explained. People from all over are uniting together to create an atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else, she added. On average, about 400 people attend Omaha’s event each week. “It is just becoming so popular, it’s spreading everywhere,” Rundle said. “Thousands of people are participating and the numbers just keep growing.” Rundle said that her favorite part of the event is seeing the community come together and making lifelong friends while participating in this spiritual art. In addition to bringing the community together, Yoga Rocks the Park donates a percentage of its revenue to various nonprofit organizations
chosen by the community. “You get a chance to see people smiling, laughing and promoting healthy living,” Rundle said. “We are making the world a better place.” The live performances include local talents as well as national musicians. At the conclusion of the workout, the live music continues and participants can sample organic products as well as other wellness promotions. Morgan Shoults, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior advertising major, attends the yoga classes at the campus recreation center once a month. “I haven’t had a chance to make it to Omaha yet but the event sounds like a awesome opportunity,” Shoults said. “I really hope that it will become
big enough to be brought to Lincoln.” The event begins each Sunday at Midtown Crossing’s Turner Park at 4 p.m. The cost of the event is $10 in advance or $15 at the park. “My friends and I are planning to go next Sunday,” Shoults said. “It will be beneficial for me to see what other healthy options are out there.” There are instructors from the community’s top studios and national instructors ready to help, regardless of the level of experience of the yogi, Rundle said. “Yoga is intimidating,” Rundle said. “But once you begin, it’s almost like a huge party where everyone is having a great time.” DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Lincoln Parks and Recreation, the Lincoln Community Foundation and the city also help to support the group. Hall added that donations at shows also help pay for transportation and portable toilets at the shows. He said it’s important for the show to go on. “At a time when education is being cut, it creates the opportunity for people to see Shakespeare,” he said. “It gives all kinds of people to be in the show.” Any interested actor is able to audition and be hired in the shows. This summer working residents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln students and faculty and recent graduates of UNL and Nebraska Wesleyan University are involved. Last summer they also had high school students involved. “The best way to learn Shakespeare is to see it,” Hall added. Besides, they’ve got time on their side. “Luckily, the show’s supposed to run for four weeks,” Austin said. “We’ve got time.” Flatwater Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” will tour
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Members of the Flatwater Shakespeare troupe rush to cover lighting equipment as a storm rolls in on what would be the opening night of “Twelfth Night.” throughout Lincoln’s parks for the next four weeks. It is currently playing Wednesday through Sunday nights at the Lincoln Community Foundation Garden at 7 p.m. Beginning June 28, performances will only be Thursday through Sunday at 8 p.m. and each show will be at a different location. Rain may have stopped Thursday’s performance but it
didn’t stop the practice. Actors huddled around Hall as he gave instructions to look over lines and get to the gardens early Friday evening. For some, the downpour brought an early evening off work. Actors John Marinovich, who plays Antonio, and Cory Misek, who plays Sebastian, joked about being home before 11 p.m.
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“We’ve kind of all had to stay on our toes,” Misek said, adding the obstacles have also had positive influences on the show, including a closer cast and heightened awareness of what is going on on stage at all times. “It adds a bit of danger,” he said. “We’re all crossing our fingers,” Austin added. KATIENELSON@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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