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‘Jazz in June’ begins season with Latin flare GABRIELLE LAZARO dn Welcome to the 23rd annual season of Jazz in June in Lincoln, Neb. The 2014 Jazz in June season will feature international music from performing artists, Evening in Brazil; CALJE: Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble; Donna Singer and the Doug Richards Trio; and Susan Pereira and Sabor Brasil. This jazz concert series was originally started in 1991 by Kathy Shipley, former executive director of the Nebraska Art Association, now known as the Sheldon Art Association. The idea was to attempt to draw a younger, more diverse crowd into the Sheldon Art Museum, said Jazz in June chairwoman, Martha Florence. With little money and little hope that the event would make it past the first year, Jazz in June has beat the odds. More than 20 years later, thousands of people now gath-
er on the same lawn. The first night of Jazz in June only had about 500 attendees, according to the Jazz in June website. Notable figures such as Florence and Butch Berman, founder of the Berman Music Foundation, have helped Jazz in June flourish over the years. Florence has served as chairwoman for over 10 years and has been involved in 22 of the 23 concert series. Her job title ranges from travel agent to negotiator – anything that has to do with the actual band or group, she said. On the other hand, it was Berman’s influence that led to getting performers that drew record number audiences such as the Kendra Shank Quartet and Eldar Djangirov and his trio. “With the caliber of bands we bring, there’s not a place in this area that’ll get you this kind of music for free,” said Florence. “It’s just not going to happen anywhere in the region.” The Daily Nebraskan has been putting out the reading
material for Jazz in June for 15 years. In this particular issue, you will learn about tonight’s featured artist, Evening in Brazil, as well as information about other aspects or “perks” of the whole Jazz in June experience such as the campus garden tours and the different vendors on site. If you’ve been curious about what’s been going on in Lincoln lately with the new downtown Haymarket and Railyard scene, we’ve got you covered. Here, you can read articles about the different farmers’ markets, new sushi restaurants and what exactly all this nonstop construction in the downtown area is all about. We also have reviews of the new Roots album “...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin” and the movie “Neighbors.” Look for our Jazz in June issue distributed each Tuesday at the show. Also, check out our website DailyNebras-
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The former vault arcade at the Lincoln Grand Cinema will become a functioning bar. In April, the city and state approved the liquor license for the movie theatre. The bar will accompany a new in-house pizza stand and will be open this year.
The P Street commons area will have an outdoor amphitheater shell area. Outdoor seating will be in conjuncture with the restaurant, Bison Witches. The main feature of the common area is a large pillar-like sculpture that will feature designs in the base cement surrounding it. The work also includes updating much of the sidewalks up P Street and will be completed in August.
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Vendors dish out international theme ANNIE BOHLING dn This year’s Jazz in June series boasts an international theme, both through its music and through its food served by a street full of vendors prepared to satisfy an array of cravings. For 13 years, Linda Hubka has been the market manager for the Jazz in June street market vendors. “I like to think of it as a sort of international cafe,” Hubka said. “There’s a little bit of something from different areas of the world that they specialize in.” This year’s food vendors are dishing up Greek food, Italian foods like pizza and pasta, various Asian cuisine, kettle corn, ice cream, root beer...the list goes on. Not all of the vendors serve up edible treats. Mir Jewelry out of Omaha, for example, sells very colorful precious stones, according to Hubka. Other groups, like the Lincoln Arts Council, Lincoln City Libraries and the Alzheimer’s
Association will also be on site this year. “We’re a mom and pop operation so we try to get the little guys in and a few commercial vendors and restaurants that are down there as well,” Hubka said. One of those “little guys” is first-time Jazz in June vendor Henry’s on South, a European bistro and wine bar new to Lincoln as of a year and a half ago. Andrew Fuller, owner of Henry’s on South, said the restaurant joined the list of 25 vendors late and tried to choose something unique to serve. At each of the four Jazz in June events this year, Henry’s on South will be serving their classic French fruit tart as well as their new sea salt caramel tart. “Our executive chef, Anna Tschetter, and I thought it’d be fun to take our sea salt caramel tart to a wider audience by offering it at things like Jazz and June and other food events like Lincoln Journal Star’s Restaurant Week,” Fuller said. “People
that have been with us all 13 go absolutely crazy for it.” years of the event. Some get Fuller said the restaurant will also serve either a cucum- into the business and some get ber lemonade or watermelon out the business. Every year we have some of the same and lemonade out of their booth. some new.” Nearly all of Hubka said the vendors are that the returnlocally owned I like to ing vendors businesses with think of usually do Famous Dave’s well. as one of few ex- it as a sort of “ Yo u ’ l l ceptions. Some, have people like Sticky Rice international cafe. that will say, out of Grand There’s a little bit ‘Oh I’ve got Island and Made It Myself of something from to go get an egg roll from Shaved Ice out different areas MaryLou (of of Tekamah, put of the world that Manila Bay in more than three hours of they specialize in.” Filipino Cuisine),’” Hubka total travel time said. “Or if to be a part of Linda Hubka the street mar- jazz in june market manager they want a salad, they’re ket. The travel, going to go to along with setting up at 3:30 p.m., and tearing the Parthenon. The fire baked down close to 9 p.m., makes for pizza from Rolling Fire does rea nearly all-day affair for some ally well and of course the Dairy Store is going to do great.” vendors. Fuller said he is not worried “They are amazing,” Hubka as he is familiar with the booths said of the vendors and their effort. “We have some (vendors) that post up each year.
“I think we’re going to fit in well and add to the whole experience down there,” Fuller said. “I think that’s our goal—to be another piece in that wonderful mosaic that they have down there of food and music and good times.” Hubka stressed that each vendor is unique. “I try to look out for each vendor so that their sales are good this year and so that they will come back,” Hubka said. “I try to avoid duplication.” Certainly no other booth will be serving sea salt caramel tarts this year. The vendors have become just as much of a part of the Jazz in June experience as the music has. “We have families that count on us to come down there, have dinner with us or get some dessert or beverages or enjoy the arts and crafts,” Hubka said. Fuller’s family is among those that frequent Jazz in June. “My wife and I and Henry have been going since we moved here four years ago,”
Fuller said. “Ever since Henry was born, we’ve been going to Jazz in June. We love it. Henry is just ga-ga over it.” Fuller said his son, Henry, counts down the days until he can dance, sing and run around at Jazz in June every summer. “It’s a fun way to get out there into the community, meet new people and get people aware of the restaurant,” Fuller said. Hubka estimated that prices of dishes range from five to 10 dollars. Each Tuesday in June, North 12th Street will be closed off between Q and R streets in the afternoon to make way for the two lines of vendors. Hubka said R Street is used for extra room. “We turn the streets into a bunch of little restaurants,” Hubka said. Vendors are open for business at 5 p.m., and the streets open back up around 9:30 p.m. ARTS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Flowers on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be on display during garden tours before each Jazz in June performance. Garden tours begin at 6 p.m. and assemble at the east entrance of the Sheldon Art Museum.
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will visit a newly planted area near he small, silver signs staked in front of plants on the Uni- Architecture Hall and Woods Arts Building. It will show unique plants versity of Nebraska-Lincoln campus can tell you the that boast all-season interest. “We have had ones on mainteidentity of a plant, but the garden nance in the past, too,” she said. “We tour guides can tell you much more. might have one on irrigation or one For at least the last 15 Junes, the on turf or soil maintenance. People UNL Landscape Services has offered the public free tours of various enjoy those too, but the ones they like the most are about the plants.” gardens on the UNL campus, every Bergt said the audience of the Tuesday, an hour before the featured tours are gardeners and people who concert of Jazz in June begins. “There’s a lot of people that like plants. “I think people use that inforcome to the tours and then go to Jazz in June, and some people just come mation primarily for their own benefit, for their own yard or for their to the tours,” said Eileen Bergt, garown enjoyment,” she said. “I know den tour guide and assistant director there’s some people who come who of UNL Landscape Services. have no intention of putting anyThe tour group meets on the steps of the Sheldon Art Gallery each more plants in their yard because it’s week at 6 p.m., walks to the specific probably full, but they like to look at gardens and disperses where the them and talk about them and hear about them and ask questions about tour ends. “Because we have a lot of people them.” The tour guides are open to ancoming over and over again, we like to have different topics each year,” swering questions during or after the tours, Bergt said. she said. “It’s not a very formal walk,” she Year after year, the topics of the said. four tours vary as much as the plant At each walk, handouts are dislife on campus does. tributed that highlight the plants “This year, we’ve added annuals in a couple planting beds, so we that the tour guides discuss. Bergt said the tourists like to take the inthought we would highlight that at formation home with them. one of the talks,” Bergt said. “Some people see a plant and The talk Bergt refers to is the they really like the bloom or someJune 10 garden tour entitled “Amazing Annuals,” which will explore thing about it and then they might newly planted annuals at the Van take that information and decide to Brunt Visitor Center and at Love Li- put it in their yard at their house,” brary. The tour guide will talk about she said. The tour guides also give varithe annuals, how to care for them ous tips about caring and anything special for the plants durabout them, she said. Some ing the talks. Since Just as the tours the severe drought a change year to year, people couple of years ago, the four tours of the see a plant and the tour guides have month differ greatly added tips about from one another in they really like water conservation hopes that people do for the tourists, she not hear the same in- the bloom or said. formation more than something about But the tours once. do not strictly talk The other three it and then they about gardens and tours this year are might take that plant care. about perennials, “We always trees and shrubs and information and Sheldon do a outdoor sculptures. decide to put it in have tour for us too, to The June 3 tour, talk about the outentitled “Bees, Birds their yard at their door sculptures,” and Butterflies,” will house.” Bergt said. tell tourists about the That tour, called, native plants at Love Eileen Bergt “What’s New?”, Library, Andrews assistant director of unl will show tourists Hall and Burnett Hall landscape services newly installed and and how to maximize conserved works bloom periods in a around the Sheldon garden. “We try to get a tree and shrub Museum of Art. It is the last of this year’s four garden tours. one in somewhere,” Bergt said. “They’re lots of fun,” Bergt said. This year’s tree and shrub tour “I enjoy giving them and I think peowill be given by Bergt who claimed giving 10 to 12 of these tours in the ple enjoy coming to them.” ARTS@ past. The tour on June 17, is called, DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM “Trees and Shrubs for All,” and
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Bossa nova style sets mood for concert series GABRIELLE LAZARO dn A native of Brazil who once dreamed of becoming a rock star and recently appointed Director of Research at the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska also happens to add the Brazilian guitar beat to tonight’s performer, Evening in Brazil. Christopher Neale joined the university in October. For the past 25 years, he was a
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professor of irrigation engineering at Utah State University. Utah State University is where the band began. Five of the seven band members either taught at Utah State or attended school there. About eight years ago, Neale and two other band members, Mike Christiansen and Eric Nelson, got together and performed at a Christmas party for a Utah State University department. The three had fun and hoped to contin-
ue performing together but knew the style of music they were playing really needed a female singer – so the idea got put on hold. “Then one day I ran into Mike walking from the parking lot to our respective buildings,” Neale said. “He said, ‘Christopher, I’ve been told there’s a student from Brazil in the voice program.’ I said, ‘Okay, let’s find out who
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■ ■ members of ‘Evening in Brazil’ Mike Christiansen Guitarist • Retired professor of music and director of guitar studies in the music department at Utah State University • Averages 130 performances a year • Solo artist and member of Lightwood Duo and Phase II • Recorded 35 CDs and appeared on 28 instructional DVDs Eric Nelson Saxophonist and clarinetist • Member of Lightwood Duo and Phase II • Performs with the Utah Chamber Artists, Ballet West Orchestra, Contemporary Music Consortium, and the Utah Symphony • Public school music teacher Christopher Neale Guitarist – Brazilian guitar beat • Director of Research at the Daugherty Water for Food Institute at University of Nebraska • Former Professor of Irrigation Engineering at Utah State University • Brazilian native – where he completed degrees in civil engineering and classical guitar
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“Evening in Brazil” will perform on the west side of the Sheldon Art Museum on at 7 p.m on Tuesday. The bossa nova and jazz group kicks off this year’s Jazz in June festivities and will be one of three of the festival’s acts to feature traditional Latin jazz music. she is.’ So, it was Linda.” Linda Linford soon started practicing with the three. “I was super intimidated,” said Linford. “I was a sophomore in college - I must have been 19 or 20 years old, but I thought it’d be really cool to do so I hopped on board.” Linford said despite the other band members being significantly older than her she doesn’t think in terms of years of age but of years in experience. “I think of it as - I’m playing with these incredibly experienced musicians who have wonderful careers...” she said, “It’s cool to learn from them. They have a lot to teach me and I soak it up like a sponge.” The final band members, Don Keipp and Lars Yorgason were brought on by Christiansen and Nelson. Keipp’s son, Jed Keipp, played the drums for a few of the first performances. Currently, Travis Taylor is the band’s drummer.
The group put some rounding areas. Evening in Brazil has been invited to songs together and decided to have a show at the end of play at different venues in Salt Lake City numerous the academic school year. times. “We worked really hard “It’s a real fun group to and practiced twice a week,” Neale said. “I had been away play with,” Christiansen said. from guitar for many years… “They’re great to work with - very talented musicians. after I became a professor of engineering I didn’t make They’re just great, great musicians and they time for playplay stylistiing guitar cally correct anymore.” It’s cool to so that makes N e a l e learn from it a lot of fun. said he pracIt’s fun when ticed a lot them. They have you’re in an over those a lot to teach me ensemble and four months the only one to get himself and I soak it up you have to up to pace like a sponge.” worry about is with “the you.” professionDue to als” – in refLinda Lindford LEAD SINGER, ‘evening in brazil’ Neale and erence to his Lindford movother band ing out of state members. and the other members being In April 2009, Evening a part of other bands or havin Brazil held its first perforing other jobs, they’re only mance at the Utah State Uniable to perform a few times versity Performance Hall. a year. Since then, the band has What the group has done created quite a following to accommodate their schedin Logan, Utah and its sur-
ules is put together 25 songs - out of a 60-song repertoire they are particularly good at performing. “We took a set that we played when I was in Utah and we adapted it,” Neale said. “We have a mega practice or a three to four hour run through, we make adjustments and then we go perform. So it’s down to where, for those 25 songs, we can do it quite well without a lot of practice because we’ve really firmed them up.” Neale said the group is looking forward to their first Lincoln performance and hopes people spread the word if they like what they hear. “It’s a really fun ensemble,” Christiansen said. “I think people will enjoy the concert. It’s fun music to listen to. It’s great summer music. People will feel like they’re sitting on the beach, we hope.” ARTS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
Linda Linford Vocalist • Grew up in bilingual household (Brazilian Portuguese) • Singer and pianist since age six • Graduated in vocal performance and pedagogy from Utah State University in 2013 Lars Yorgason Freelance bassist • Performed with many of the all-time jazz greats in America • Taught jazz at Brigham Young University for 15 years • Has also taught at the University of Utah, Weber State University and Utah State University Don Keipp Percussionist • Retired professor of music from Weber State University • Has performed with the Salt Lake City Ballet Orchestra, the New American Symphony, the Utah Symphony, the Ogden Concert Band and the Crestmark Orchestra in Logan • Has studied music all over the world including Ghana, Austria, India and Cuba Travis Taylor Drummer • Ecologist at local environmental consulting business in Providence, Utah • Active performer in several local groups where he plays blues, rock and jazz styles
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Local customers of all ages gather at the Haymarket Farmers’ Market in Lincoln, Neb. to shop for fresh goods and produce on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Nearly 200 vendors participate in the Lincoln Farmers’ Market each summer. SAVANNAH TYRRELL dn Others’ view of Lincoln is often meshed with the stereotype of the rest of the state — boring and full of cornfields and farmers. This may have been the case previously, but Lincoln is drastically different than it was even five years ago, especially if you meander the streets of downtown. And now that the sun has come out of hiding for the winter, Lincolnites are ready to visit a part of what makes downtown so alluring during summertime: The Farmers’ Market. These days, multiple farmers’ markets are set up in the city throughout the week, each accommodating different purposes and schedules. Fallbrook Farmers’ Market, which runs every Thursday from 4:30 to 8 p.m., is located in a North Lincoln community. Here, you can pick up a taste (or a bottle) of Nebraska wine and beer. But, you can also make it a family experience with live music and a chance to shop for weekend groceries. The Fallbrook Market supports farm-raised meats and eggs, farmstead cheeses and produce. If you don’t want to make the trek out to Fallbrook, you can still enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere at the Old Cheney Road Farmer’s Market. Though this market is on the south side, away from the busy downtown streets often filled with bike-riding college hipsters, you can still experience the earthy atmosphere that is unique to farmers’ markets. Expect a local hip-
IF YOU GO: LINCOLN FARMERS’ MARKETS Fallbrook Farmers’ Market Where: Fallbrook Town Center at Hwy 34 and Fallbrook Blvd When: Thursdays 4:30 to 8 p.m. Old Cheney Road Farmers’ Market Where: Old Cheney Center at 55th and Old Cheney Road, behind Lincoln Racquet Club When: Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Haymarket Farmers’ Market Where: 201 N. 7th Street When: Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. pie to be wandering around with no shoes and a grandma shopping just to support local farms. The Old Cheney Road Farmer’s Market is held on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — for the later risers. But, the most typically thought of farmers’ market - and the largest and oldest, is located in the heart of the Historic Haymarket in downtown Lincoln. With almost 200 vendors, you can find anything from beautifully crafted suckers, homemade root beer and egg rolls to infamous freshly popped kettle corn that fills your nostrils and waters your taste buds from blocks away. What’s more, most of these vendors have been around for years, One patron remembers the food
from when she was younger. Ashley Bartek was munching on a muffin and sipping bright pink lemonade at the Haymarket Farmers’ Market last Saturday. “I haven’t been here since I was way younger,” she said while swirling her fresh lemon in her dewy glass. She said cravings for the food moved her to come to the market. Sherri Erickson of Rye’s Up, Swedish Rye Bread has been vending at this particular market for six years. Prior to that, she participated for three years in the Piedmont Shops Farmers’ Market. She said volume was the greatest differ-
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LEFT: Local customers pursue an enormous array of goods at the Lincoln Farmer’s Market. RIGHT: a group of young musicians play for tips at the Haymarket Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Multiple street performances usually play throughout the Haymarket each week LOWER LEFT: A woman shops for plants and flowers from a vendor at the Farmers’ Market in Lincoln. ence between the markets. She prepared 30 to 40 fresh loaves for the Piedmont market compared to the 101 loaves she prepared on Thursday and Friday before the Saturday market downtown. The sample of the fresh bread at the market leaves patrons wanting more. The sounds of a farmers’
market are its own: the clickclacks of dog paws and people gushing by booths on the brick road and pavement. While the Historic Haymarket Farmers’ Market, along with the other markets, offer plentiful amounts of fresh produce, baked goods and other prepared food for a reasonable
price, you can also walk the blocks of the markets to find handcrafted fine jewelry and other innovative arts and crafts and, of course, Jelo the Clown. Even without money, you’re not out of luck. You can visit the farmers’ market to simply observe. Standing in the same spot at the Hay-
market Farmers’ Market, one can admire both the historical buildings and the shiny, new Pinnacle Bank Arena. Lincoln is changing. Even the city’s staple Farmers’ Market has experienced growth in the past couple of years. Erickson hasn’t experienced this difference personally, but has
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talked to fellow vendors who have. One thing that is the same is the general support for local vendors. The available farmers’ markets in town make this support almost effortless. The downtown market runs every Saturday from May 3 to October 11, 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.
Anyone ranging from coffee-drinking hipsters to soccer moms (also coffee-drinkers) is invited to experience Nebraska in this tight-knit way, all while walking down the warming pavement and sipping freshly squeezed lemonade. ARTS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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It’s the quintessential collegecomedy-filled 90 minutes of fraternity versus family. The young, newly married couple starts a family and purchases their dream home. What could possibly go wrong? This movie relays the classic domino effect of destruction that is so prominent in comedies today. Retaliation builds and, as you can guess, all hell breaks loose. “Neighbors,” directed by Nicholas Stoller (“Get Him to the Greek,” “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”) is filled with clever one-liners and laughs, but the predictable plot is disappointing. The crude humor and partying push this movie into the college market and is not in any way appropriate for children. Mac Radner, played by Seth Rogan, is a new father that isn’t quite ready to grow up. His wife, Kelly, played by Rose Bryne, is a new homeowner wanting the classic happy household. But when a fraternity moves in next door, their idea of the perfect home is shattered. The ringleader and president of Delta Psi Beta, Teddy Sanders, played by Zac Efron and his vice president, Pete, played by Dave Franco, portray America’s stereotype of
fraternities to a tee. “Neighbors” is full of celebrity cameos. Upon flashbacks through the fraternities past, the 1930s “frat bros” are played by the Lonely Island - Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. Another flashback shows the invention of beer pong played by the three stars of Workaholics, Adam Devine, Blake Anderson and Anders Holm. The dean of the college is played by Lisa Kudrow. What brought this movie so much anticipation is that there are few standout comedies about fraternities. Seth Rogan recently said in an “Entertainment Weekly” interview that there has only ever been one and a half good movies about fraternities. Those movies being “Animal House” and the first half of “Old School.” “Neighbors,” although raunchy in language and content, is worth watching. The ladies will not be disappointed with the lack of Zac Efron’s shirt and Dave Franco, being Dave Franco. The film isn’t your typical comedy with laughs being the main goal. Though subtle, “Neighbors” also layers a story of a family realizing its readiness for adulthood. Neighbors Movie Review
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In the aptly named Legendary Roots Crew, musical talent has never been a shortcoming. The Roots’ illustrious career began in 1987 and in 2014 they found time to record their 11th studio album while holding down a job as arguably the best late night band on television. While the title “...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin” (ATYSYC) may be a shocker on the surface, don’t let it keep you from giving this album a spin from beginning to end. Picking up where the band left off with the 2011 album “Undun,” ATYSYC blurs the lines between hiphop and other genres like jazz, rhythm and blues, and soul. The use of live instruments separates the Roots from today’s hip-hop, which has been clouded with an overuse of electronic drums synths and sound effects. Three of the album’s 11 tracks are transitional tracks. “Theme From Middle of the Night” and “The Devil” utilize powerfully sung lyrics with a retro feel that seamlessly move into the tracks they precede, while the third transitional track, “Dies Irae,” takes on a similar feel to the Beatles’ “Revolution #9.” These tracks add a break
from the hip-hop and a sense of wonder as to why each track was chosen in the place it was chosen. Retro tones add elements to this album that other new age hip-hop efforts can’t seem to touch. Guitars and pianos on tracks like “When the People Cheer” and “Black Rock” produce melodies that sound like they’re straight from the 1960s and 70s. A classic organ provides a main rhythm on the track “Understand” that is simple but catchy, preceding the dropping of the beat. The singing parts on this album have an other worldly, almost ghostly tone about them. Multiple levels are present on almost every singing track, which make for a deep listening experience where it’s possible to notice different subtle nuances each listen through. An epic choral number on the track “Never” helps to open the album in grand fashion. Black Thought, lyricist from the Roots, adds to an impressive resume again on ATYSYC, focusing on the central themes of troubled pasts, overcoming life’s obstacles and satirizing present day hip-hop. Several aspects of the album’s lyrics show the Roots distaste with current rappers materialistic ways and their
“...AND THEN YOU SHOOT YOUR COUSIN” The Roots attempts to be bigger than they are. The Roots kicked off the summer 2014 hip-hop season with a refreshing hip-hop experience in “...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.” The album’s tones make for a welcomed departure from today’s electronic rap scene. It will take a wellconstructed effort to dethrone ATYSYC as this reviewers early nomination for the hip-hop album of the year. Overall, ATYSYC receives an 8.5 out of 10. ARTS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Jazz in June adds two earth friendly initiatives Bike valet and recycling efforts make first appearance at Jazz in June 2014 WILL HERTZLER dn Jazz in June will take new measures in 2014 to make the festival more environmentally friendly. Two new initiatives, the bike valet project and advanced recycling efforts, will be making their debut on Tuesday nights in June. Assistant director of Campus Recreation, Jordan Messerer, said the bike valet program is a student-run organization whose goal is to make the University of Nebraska-Lincoln a more bike friendly university during big scale events and to raise money for bike racks, pumps
and repairs on campus. The program got its start last fall and was utilized during home football games. Messerer also said the project has the ability to accommodate about 200 bikes. While he doesn’t expect that number to be reached in the early weeks of Jazz in June, he is hopeful that it will be reached after more word about the program has spread. The program works in a similar way to a coat check at an event. A person brings his or her bike to the established table where you receive a ticket corresponding to a paper that is then stapled to the bike. The bikes are kept in a fenced-in area on moveable bike racks to keep them safe from any theft. There is no charge to have your bike valeted and any donations will be accepted. While Messerer and others hope the bike valet program will urge more people to ride bikes to the festival, UNL Recycling is also setting its sights on an earth friendly festival. “For this year’s Jazz in
However, it offers significant benefits to the university, city, state and world in regard to preservation of our natural resources.” Neil Tabor co-coordinator, unl recycling
teyanjulee leon | dn June we will be attempting to achieve zero waste status or diversion of 90 percent of ma-
terials from the landfill,” said Neil Tabor, co-coordinator for UNL Recycling. “We hope to
accomplish this by working cooperatively with vendors, by continuing to educate patrons on the importance of recycling and by offering organic recycling compost for the first time at this event.” Recycling is an important aspect of waste removal yet some think because they don’t see the direct repercussions of recycling it isn’t worth their time to recycle, Tabor said. “Recycling, along with composting, takes an additional effort primarily by volunteers to assist,” he said. “However, it offers significant benefits to the university, city,
state and world in regard to preservation of our natural resources. A positive impact will be achieved by Jazz in June attendees when they sort their items in the correct bins with the help of signage and volunteers.” Jazz in June 2014 will be a year of advancement on the environmental front. The bike valet check-in will be placed in the intersection of 13th and R streets and recycling bins and volunteers will be spread out through the Sheldon Sculpture Garden. NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Many restaurants in the United States fail within their first year of business. With the opening of the Pinnacle Bank Arena last August, the area revered substantial business growth in the West Haymarket District by expanding and modernizing surrounding the
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A plate of freshly prepared sushi is displayed before being taken to a customer at Hiro 88 in the Haymarket in Lincoln, Neb. arena. The Haymarket boasts a plethora of restaurants, but the May opening of Blue Sushi Sake Grill marks the third sushi restaurant in a five block radius in the Haymarket: •Dozo Sushi Grill Lounge 151 N. 8th St, 402-904-4190 •Hiro 88
601 R. St #100, 402-261-9388 •Blue Sushi Sake Grill 808 R St. #200, 402-805-4232 So the question arises, with the high failure rate of restaurants in the United States, what makes Blue stand out from the existing sushi restaurants in this small area? The Midwest palette is
continuing to change and more progressive restaurants are popping up and providing cuisine that is not run of the mill Nebraskan food. In almost any other case, a third sushi restaurant would be ill-advised, but the peculiar thing is that most of the time - all three of the restaurants are booked. Blue opening up in such
Billy’s Restaurant “Making history one plate at a time.”
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Hiro 88 has been open in the Haymarket of downtown Lincoln since September of 2013. It is located in the Railyard. Above right is an interior shot of the restaurant. close proximity to two other sushi restaurants was daring - but with its three existing locations in Omaha cementing its reputation as a go-to sushi restaurant, it would only make sense to expand to Lincoln. Hiro 88, like Blue, also expanded to Lincoln after first
being established in Omaha. The next time you are in the Haymarket, take your pick of the three. If you can’t decide here’s the low down: 1) Blue Sushi Sake Grill Blue takes the cake with its rolls that remain as authentic as you can get in the Midwest, but with a sweet
spin. Rolls like the Crunchy Blue and the Crunchy LA are drizzled with sweet chili sauce. Blue provides the customer with a relaxed dining experience with options of upscale couches and comfortable chairs. 4.5/5 2) Hiro 88 Hiro 88 has a relaxed en-
vironment perfectly intertwining an upscale yet laid back feel. Its rolls are not what you’d see on your average sushi menu. The Spicy 2 in 1 will not disappoint. It is a simple spicy salmon with spicy tuna on the outside with a surprisingly not overpowering tempura crisp. The
rolls are categorized into 88’s Favorite Rolls, Traditional Rolls, Sashimi, Nigiri and Hand Rolls for the customer to find exactly the roll they want. 4/5 3) Dozo Sushi Grill Lounge Dozo’s sushi is not bad, but there is nothing that
stands out - although it has been in the Haymarket the longest. 3/5 Next time you’re in the Haymarket craving a roll, take your pick and see for yourself! ARTS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
Will Stott | dn LEFT: Two customers watch as their meals are prepared at Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Lincoln, Neb. LOWER LEFT: A plate of sushi rolls is displayed before being taken to a customer at Blue Sushi Sake Grill. RIGHT: Fresh fish is on display at Blue Sushi Sake Grill, behind which Sushi Chefs prepare food for customers.
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Evening in Brazil guitarist holds free guitar clinic GABRIELLE LAZARO dn Sunday, June 1, Evening in Brazil’s guitarist Mike Christiansen held a free and open to the public “Bossa Nova and Samba” clinic. Christiansen, a retired professor of music and director of guitar studies in the Music Department at Utah State University, said he was approached by Christopher Neale, fellow Evening in Brazil band member and director of research at the Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska about holding the clinic. Christiansen, who refers to himself as “sort of” retired because of still teaching guitar courses and being the director of curriculum for Consonus Music Institute, said he was happy to do the clinic and does clinics all over the country for various things. Many styles of playing the guitar such as polka, maxixe, choro, samba and bossa nova were all taught during the clinic. Other features included chord voicings and embellishments, chord anticipation, one-measure patterns, two-measure patterns, harmonizing a melody and
improvisation fundamentals. Attendees, who were encouraged to bring their guitar, received a packet of materials with accompaniment patterns, exercises and information regarding harmony used in Brazilian styles. Although the clinic was geared toward guitarists, Christiansen said any type of musician would have found the clinic helpful and interesting. Along with the teaching Christiansen does, he also performs solo and is a part of two duos – Phase II and Lightwood Duo, with Evening in Brazil band member Eric Nelson. Christiansen described Phase II as a “cover rock band” and “event/party band.” Lightwood Duo on the other hand, will play anything. “We play a wide variety of stuff,” he said. “Everything from jazz to Jimi Hendrix to string to everything in between,” he said. Lightwood Duo features a clarinet and a guitar and has six studio recorded albums. It’s Christiansen’s vast will stott | dn amount of experience that TOP: Guitarist Mike Christiansen plays a riff with an attendee of his guitar clinic at the Sheldon Art Museum allowed for this clinic’s sucBOTTOM: Guitarist Mike Christiansen leading a group of guitarists at the “Bossa Nova and Samba” guitar clinic cess. ARTS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Upcoming Events at Sheldon June 5 5:30 PM | Artist Talk: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
June 6 5 to 7 PM | First Friday Reception T. L. Solien: Toward the Setting Sun
June 10 6 PM | Garden Tour: Amazing Annuals 7 PM | CALJE: Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble
June 17 6 PM | Garden Tour: Trees and Shrubs for All Seasons 7 PM | Donna Singer and the Doug Richards Trio
June 19 5:30 PM | Artist Talk: Artist in Residence Roxa Smith Followed by a visit to her studio
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Look around.
Kids are playing. Couples are dancing. Families are spending time together. This is what the Sheldon Art Association is about—bringing people together to enjoy the arts. You can be part of our 126-year tradition while supporting great events like Jazz in June.
Join tonight.
6 PM | Garden Tour: What’s New? 7 PM | Susan Pereira and Sabor Brasil
You’ll receive a t-shirt emblazoned with a Claes Oldenburg sketch for the sculpture “Torn Notebook” as our gift for joining tonight at the table near the west entrance to the museum.
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You may also join online at sheldonartmuseum.org or by contacting Jennifer at 402-472-1454 or jcantrell@unl.edu.
1 to 3 PM | Summer Family Day Free family-friendly art-making activities
July 15 5;30 PM | Artist Talk: T. L. Solien T. L. Solien: Toward the Setting Sun
A great museum and all that jazz. 12th and R Streets University of Nebraska–Lincoln www.sheldonartmuseum.org facebook.com/sheldonmuseum twitter.com/sheldonmuseum
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