VOLUME 1 ISSUE 21 | MAY 17 - MAY 23 | 2017
YOUR FREE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PERSONAL FINANCE, MUSIC & CLASSIFIEDS NEWSWEEKLY
EVENTS Top Ten
FINANCE Sudden Wealth
HEALTH Cleansing
LIVE & LOCAL MoSynth Electrifies Local Crowds
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 21
2017 | MAY 17 - MAY 23 | CLASSIFIEDS NEWSWEEKLY FINANCE, MUSIC &
TAINMENT, PERSONAL YOUR FREE ARTS, ENTER
EVENTS Top Ten
FINANCE
Sudden Wealth
FOCUS ON THIS WEEK! HEALTH
4
THE ARTS
6
FAMILY
8
EVENTS
Cleansing
LIVE & LOCAL
l Crowds
MoSynth Electrifies Loca
10 ON TEN 13 THIS WEEKS FEATURE
26
SPORTS
27
HAPPY HOUR
28
NEWS OF THE WEIRD
30
CLASSIFIEDS
Husker and Creighton Baseball Highlights and Updates By Focus Staff
Weekly News of the Weird By Chuck Shepherd
To advertise email focusonclassifieds@gmail.com or call today.
16 FASHION Men’s Sneakers for Fashion By Focus Staff
18 FINANCE
Herek Financial will be sharing financial information relating to the markets, investments, financial news and other information with regard to finance. By Mike Herek
20 MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH 22 HEALTH
Focus on Health Sponsored by Jane’s Health Market
24 LIVE & LOCAL
MoSynth Electrifies Local CrowdsBy Eddie Torrez Focus on Live & Local Sponsored by Growler USA
Focus is your FREE Arts, Entertainment, Personal Finance, Music & Classifieds Newsweekly. We’ve brought all of these elements together for the first time, all in one weekly format. Our goal is to provide you, the customer, with the best possible publication to suit all of your needs. Focus 7914 W Dodge Rd. # 413 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 208-6545 focusomaha@gmail.com www.focusomaha.com
EXHIBITS
Erotic Art Show Friday, May 19 | 4pm Hugo Art Galleries Hugo Art Galleries will be showing classy, local, erotic art by Jason Olivo, Michele Fuller, Angela Valentine, Sam Danger White, Brian C Winters, Courtney Porto, Derek Shockey and more! You may be able to take a piece home with you! Hugo Art Galleries is located at 2718 Pacific St., Omaha.
SpringFest Arts Show Saturday, May 20 | 10am - 4pm Blaine Pavilion 1507 Vivian Cir, Papillion, NE 68046 Arts, Gifts, and Craft Show ---------------------------------------------Wine & Art Mixer Saturday, May 20 | 2pm Showtime Photography 106 Meyer Ave Building 16 Bellevue, Nebraska 68113 Showtime Photography will host a
Wine and Art Mixer Saturday, May 20th, 1400 - 1700.
Cooper Brown Art 2215 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Dundee Gallery 4916 Underwood Ave, Omaha, 68132 ---------------------------------------------Gallery 72 1806 Vinton St., Omaha, 68108 Guarantee your spot early by ---------------------------------------------purchasing your ticket; $7, from Showtime Photography Studio and Art Gallery 1516 Gallery located near the food court in 1516 Leavenworth St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------the Main Exchange or call Garden of the Zodiac 402-639-5783 and ask for Shonda. 1046 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Hot Shops GALLERIES 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Anderson Enterprises Hugo Art Galleries 15418 W Center Rd, Omaha, 68144 2718 Pacific St., Omaha, 68105 ---------------------------------------------Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Old Market ---------------------------------------------Joslyn Art Museum 1108 Jackson St., Omaha, 68102 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Artist Cooperative Gallery Lewis Art Gallery 405 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 8600 Cass St., Omaha, 68114 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts MANGELSEN Images of Nature 724 S 12th St., Omaha, 68102 1115 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Blue Pomegranate Gallery Modern Arts Midtown 17305 Davenport St, Omaha, 68118 3615 Dodge St., Omaha, 68131 ---------------------------------------------Showtime Photography invites you to go sample an assortment of wines while enjoying the art gallery. Join them for a distinctive wine tasting experience.
4 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
Old Market Artists Gallery 1034 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Passageway Gallery 417 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Petshop Gallery 2725 N 62nd St., Omaha, 68104 ---------------------------------------------The Little Gallery & Underground Film Forum 5901 Maple St., 68104 ---------------------------------------------The Union for Contemporary Art 2417 Burdette St., Omaha, 68111 ---------------------------------------------UNO Art Gallery 6001 Dodge St., Omaha, 68182 ---------------------------------------------White Crane Gallery 1032 Howard St, Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Zombie Art & Glass Gallery 6001 Maple St., Omaha, 68104
MUSEUMS Durham Museum 801 S 10th St., Omaha, 68108 ---------------------------------------------Great Plains Black History Museum 7400 Dodge St., Omaha 68114
---------------------------------------------Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Omaha Children’s Museum 500 S 20th St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, 68003 ----------------------------------------------
PERFORMING ARTS Holland Performing Arts Center 13th & Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102 --Joey Alexander Trio, May 19 --Mahler’s 9th Symphony, June 2-3 --David Blaine, June 14 ---------------------------------------------Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132 --Superior Donuts, May 5 - June 4 --Beauty & The Beast, May 26 - June 2 --Girls Like Us, June 15 - 25 --#IMOMSOHARD, June 23 -23 --Billy McGuigan’s Rock Twist, July12-23 -----------------------------------------------Orpheum Theater 409 S Sixteenth St., Omaha, NE 68102 --Something Rotten, May 16-21 --Rent, June 3-4 --Norah Jones, June 5 --Daniel O’Donnell, June 7 --B - The Underwater Bubble Show,
October 7 --Finding Neverland, October 10-15 ---------------------------------------------Shelterbelt Theatre 3225 California St, Omaha, NE 68131 --CATHERLAND, April 21 - May 14 --REVELATION, October 7 - 30 ---------------------------------------------The Rose Theater 2001 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68102 Peter Pan, June 2 - 18
Bruce Crawwford’s 40th Tribute To Classic Films Film historian Bruce Crawford has announced the film to be presented at his 40th Tribute to Classic Films will be the 1980 comedy classic, “AIRPLANE!” The film will be screened on Friday, May 26th, 2017 at 7 pm at the beautiful Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St. Omaha, Nebraska. Special guest will be the star of the film Robert Hays, who played Capt. Ted Striker, The American Film Institute lists it among the top 10 funniest films of all time. The film has become a cult classic with a worldwide following, and its success started the Naked Gun film series and TV series and also restarted the careers of the late Leslie Nielsen and Robert Stack and Lloyd Bridges. Tickets for the event are $ 23 and can be purchased at the customer service counters of all Omaha-area Hy-Vee food stores and go on sale now. Proceeds will benefit the Nebraska Kidney Association. For more information call (402) 932-7200 or visit www.omahafilmevent.com
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 5
OBC Basic Maintenance Clinic! Wednesday, May 17 | 7p Omaha Bicycle Co. 6015 Maple St, Omaha, 68104
Bluffs Mayor Matt Walsh, and Plattsmouth Mayor Paul Lambert for the 2017 Mayor’s Ride on the eve of National Bike to Work Day. Mayors will present updates on bicycle infrastrucJoin Omaha Bicycle Co. for a ture projects then join us for a ceremoquick’n’dirty standard maintenance nial ride from the Nebraska side of the clinic! Tire changes, lubrication & chain Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge! maintenance, etc. They’ll cover the basics and answer your maintenance Omaha Bikes will be hosting a Handlequestions. No need to take your bike; bar Happy Hour at Blatt Beer & Table please arrive by 6:50pm. after the ride. You can purchase food and beverages at great happy hour $10 class fee -- drop by the shop to prices! reserve your spot, or call ----------------------------------------------(402) 315-9900 Jurassic Quest ----------------------------------------------- May 19 - 21 2017 Mayors’ Ride Mid_America Center Thursday, May 18 | 5p Jurassic Quest brings you a Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Omaha Dinosaur Adventure for the whole Join Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert, family. The main dinosaur exhibit Bellevue Mayor Rita Sanders, Council features ultra-realistic, life-size ani-
matronic dinosaurs; Over 80 life-size dinosaurs in all. Visitors can interact with these huge creatures, learn about them and even ride a few. It features realistic scenes, enormous dinosaurs, cute baby dinosaurs and lots of fun activities for kids of all ages. There are huge T-Rex and Triceratops fossil digs where young paleontologists can uncover long hidden dinosaurs bones, the “Dino Bounce” area with several, towering, dinosaur theme inflatable mazes, face painting, Dino crafts and much more!
You are invited to a Live Concert and Open House Party at 6659 Sorensen Parkway, Omaha, NE We will be celebrating our move as well as kicking-off our annual giving Omaha Gives! ----------------------------------------------Keep Nebraska Beautiful Family Fun Walk/Run Saturday, May 20 9 AM - 11 AM Zorinsky Lake Park 3808 S 156th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68130
Join the fun at Keep Nebraska Beautiful’s Family Fun Walk/Run on May 20th! Enjoy the beautiful scenery at Zorinsky Lake while you walk or run. The distance is up to you but for those serious walkers/runners, it’s ~7 miles Admission: around the lake! Scavenger Hunt for Kids (2-12 years) | $15.00 the youth while they walk. RefreshVIP | $24.00 ments and lots of great prizes awaits Adults (13-64 years) | $20.00 you! $15/person includes an event Seniors (65 and Up) | $18.00 t-shirt or tote bag. *Police, Military & their families ----------------------------------------------Save $2 on each ticket Great Strides - Cystic Fibrosis Walk ----------------------------------------------- Saturday, May 20 at 9:30 AM - 12 pm Concert Kick-Off & Open House Aksarben Village Friday, May 19 | 5pm - 7:30pm 1920 S 67th St, Omaha, Nebraska Center for Holistic Development 68106 6659 Sorensen Parkway, Omaha, NE Join us for this fun filled event where 68152 you can walk to support the search for Show Hours: May 19 | 3PM - 8PM May 20 | 9AM - 8PM May 21 | 9AM - 7PM
1019 Howard St. Omaha, NE 68102 402-342-1737
Custom Jewelry Pearls Local Artists Loose Gemstones Watch Batteries Jewelry Repair www.goldsmithsilversmith.com 6 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
a cure for CF. There will be fun activities for everyone. Registration starts at 9:30am and walk begins at 10:30am. ----------------------------------------------Family Fun Day 2017 Saturday, May 20 | 10am Vinton Street Business District, Omaha, Nebraska 68108 The Deer Park Neighborhood Association’s annual Family Fun Day Street Festival returns May 20th. This is a free family focused event that includes a variety of fun games & activites, performances, raffles, vendors & more. The event is held on Elm Street from Vinton to 20th next to the Supermercado. ----------------------------------------------HIKE Color Walk Saturday, May 20 | 10am - 12pm Papillion Masonic Lodge 8411 West Centennial Road Papillion, NE 68046 Get blasted with vibrant color as you walk, run, ride bikes, rollerblade, etc. to raise money for The HIKE Fund! The HIKE Fund is a 501(c)3 charity that helps families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing purchase hearing aids and other assistive devices.
color explosion at the end of the course as we cool off amid a chaos of color in the ultimate water war and color-filled water balloon fight! Lunch will be served following the walk. Entry fee: $10 Event T-shirts available for $15 Lunch: $5 for walking taco, drink and dessert ----------------------------------------------Outdoor Bootcamp Lewis & Clark Landing, 345 River Front Dr., Omaha Outdoor Boot Camp will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:306:30 PM starting May 23. This event is free to the community! Ages 10 are older are welcome. Bring a mat, water bottle and towel if desired. ----------------------------------------------If you would like to see your event listed, email getintofocus@gmail.com
Then, after the walk, join in an all-out
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 7
BIKES ON THE 100 BLOCK- ROUND #1, 100 BLOCK, 5P ----------------------------------------------WEDNESDAY SOCIAL SLIDE RIDE DESCHUTES BREWERY TAP AKSARBEN VILLAGE, 6:30P TAKEOVER, CASUSAL PINT ----------------------------------------------- COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE, 5P BOZAK & MORRISSEY ----------------------------------------------OZONE LOUNGE, 6:30P THE NIGHTHAWKS ----------------------------------------------- CHROME LOUNGE, 6P THE FINAL PAINT YOUR PET NIGHT ----------------------------------------------VILLAGE CANVAS & CABERNET, JOE MCCARTHY 6:30P GOODTIMES BAR, 6P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------COMMUNITY NIGHT W/OMAHA GOATWHORE, ORPHEUS, STORM CHASERS AUTOPSICK, EXIT SANITY, WERNER PARK, 6:30P DROWNING IN THE PLATTE ----------------------------------------------- LOOKOUT LOUNGE, 6P RAY’S PIANO PARTY ----------------------------------------------MR. TOADS, 7P THE HOTTMAN SISTERS ----------------------------------------------- OZONE LOUNGE, 6:30P BASIC MAINTENANCE CLINIC ----------------------------------------------OMAHA BICYCLE CO., 7P SKRETTA INC. ----------------------------------------------- VINO MAS, 6:30P HABITAT SOCIAL EVENT ----------------------------------------------RAILCAR MODERN AMERICAN DYLAN BLOOM BAND KITCHEN, 7P AMERISPORTS BAR, 7P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------ACOUSTIC W/ MIKE BROCK BIKE NIGHT W/ SWAMPBOY BLUES THE NEW FRONTIER BAR, 7P BAND, DR. JACK’S DRINKERY, 7P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------TRIVIA NIGHT SALON ON STAGE HOSTED W/ JACK O’CONNOR’S IRISH PUB, 7:30P HUBBELL, HOTEL RL, 7P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------ODDISEE & GOOD COMPANY W/ VERBAL GUMBO FEAT. THE OMAHA OLIVER ST. LOUIS SLAM TEAM, THE OMAHA ROCKETS SLOWDOWN, 8P KANTEEN, 7P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------LAUGH TO KEEP FROM CRYING BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS REVERB LOUNGE, 8P VINTAGE BALLROOM, 7P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------AN EPIPHANY W/ SKERT REYNOLDS MAKE IT FUNNY (STANDUP) BAR 415, 9P THE BACKLINE, 8P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------N8 M SIC & THE LEAVENWORTH SCI/FI/ FANTASY TRIVIA: THE ALL-STARS, HARNEY STREET, 9P GATHERING THE WAITING ROOM, 8P ----------------------------------------------THURSDAY MAY 18 BENSON HOME COMPANION/ CELEBRATE CB CARNIVAL HOOT N HOLLAR NIGHT BAYLISS PARK, 4P BARLEY STREET TAVERN, 9P ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------MAYORS RIDE DOMESTIC BLEND BOB KERREY PED. BRIDGE, 5P HARNEY STREET TAVERN, 9P ----------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------
WEDNESDAY MAY 17
8 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
THE PUNKNECKS O’LEAVER’S, 9P ----------------------------------------------WALK BY SEA W/ BACH MAI REVERB LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------BIKE NIGHT W/ BERYLILUM TAKEOVER SHAMROCKS PUB, 9P ----------------------------------------------JOSH HOYER W/ LUCAS JACK & COSMIC RADIO BAND THE DOWNUNDER, 9P ----------------------------------------------CHRIS SHELTON DUBLINER PUB, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------NAPPY BY NATURE X LOUNGE, 10P ----------------------------------------------SIDE TALK THE BARREL, 10P
FRIDAY MAY 19 FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB W/ MARY RUTH MCCLEAY GROWLER USA, 4:30P ----------------------------------------------KELLER NIGHT GERMAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY, 5P ----------------------------------------------JAZZ AFTER 5: FEATURING THE JAZZY TRUTH LOVE’S JAZZ & ART CENTER, 6P ----------------------------------------------STEVE THORNBURG TRIO THE MARKET BASKET, 6P ----------------------------------------------JOCELYN MUSIC FLAGSHIP COMMONS, 7P ----------------------------------------------AFFIANCE,CONVICTIONS, DOWNHEARTED, DAWNBREAKER, SILENCE ISMADNESS LOOKOUT LOUNGE, 7P ----------------------------------------------OUTLOUD SOARING WINGS VINEYARD, 7P ----------------------------------------------THE STORM TOUR-ATOMS FALL, TILL HELL, HAUS OF CHAINS DR. JACK’S DRINKERY, 8P ----------------------------------------------JOEY ALEXANDER TRIO HOLLAND CENTER, 8P ----------------------------------------------FREQUENCY SHAMROCK’S PUB, 8P ----------------------------------------------TEN CLUB, BADMOTORFINGER SLOWDOWN, 8P ----------------------------------------------LETHARGIC IMAGINATION,
FOSTERS, RAETULO THE DOWN UNDER, 8P ----------------------------------------------LEMON FRESH DAY AMERISPORTS BAR, 8:30P ----------------------------------------------BOLZEN BEER BAND, POLKA POLICE, APOLKALYPSE WOW BARLEY STREET, 9P ----------------------------------------------RED KATE, DSM5, DOMESTICA BROTHER’S LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------DALLAS HENDRIX WITH HEIDI HENRY COPACABANA, 9P ----------------------------------------------GROWLER USA AFTER DARK W/ NAKED SUNDAY GROWLER USA, 9P ----------------------------------------------ROUTE 358 HARNEY ST TAVERN, 9P ----------------------------------------------THE SIX OZONE LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------HOPE COUNTRY, WILL AND JANE REVERB LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------AN EVENING W/ FLOYD: PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE SHOW THE WAITING ROOM, 9P ----------------------------------------------DOC THROTTLE CHROME LOUNGE, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------SALSA DANCING GUSTO CUBAN, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------SECRET WEEZER, LONELY ESTATES, CHRIS TWIST & NUMBER ONE HIT KIDS O’LEAVER’S,9:30P ----------------------------------------------ENVY PARLIAMENT PUB DWNTWN, 9:30P
SATURDAY MAY 20 GREAT STRIDES-CYSTIC FIBROSIS WALK, STINSON PARK IN AKSARBEN VILLAGE, 9:30A ----------------------------------------------KELLER NIGHT GERMAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY, 5:30P ----------------------------------------------STEVE THORNBURG TRIO MARKET BASKET, 6P ----------------------------------------------MOXIE OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS, 6P -----------------------------------------------
eight_ORG_Focus.qxp_Layout 1 5/10/17 2:38
OMAHA ROLLERGIRLS RALSTON ARENA, 6P ----------------------------------------------STINSON CONCERT W/ JOHN DOE AKSARBEN VILLAGE, 7P ----------------------------------------------37 YEARS VINO MAS, 7P ----------------------------------------------THE BEAT SEEKERS “BATTLE CRY FOR A DECLARATION” CD RELEASE PARTY LOOKOUT LOUNGE, 8P ----------------------------------------------80’S NIGHT THERAPY BAR & GRILL, 8P ----------------------------------------------LEMON FRESH DAY AMERISPORTS BAR, 8:30P ----------------------------------------------THE DEAR HUNTER, FONTENELLE SLOWDOWN, 8:30P ----------------------------------------------ELEVATE DANCE PARTY #10 W/ SASHA S BAR 415, 9P ----------------------------------------------SLEEPING JESUS, OJAI, JOSH WATSON BARLEY STREET, 9P ----------------------------------------------STONEBELLY GROWLER USA, 9P ----------------------------------------------RED DELICIOUS OZONE LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------BENSON SOUL SOCIETY REVERB LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------MAIDEN VOYAGE & SILENCE IS MANESS SHAMROCKSPUB, 9P ----------------------------------------------LEBRON THE DOG’S B-DAY BASH THE HIVE ROCK CLUB, 9P ----------------------------------------------MORE THAN BLOOD, BLACK SKY BURNING, SOSELO, THOSE GUYS THE WAITING ROOM, 9P ----------------------------------------------SINNERS & SAINTS CHROME LOUNGE, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------REGGIE SHAW DUBLINER PUB, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------CHARM SCHOOL DROPOUTS PARLIAMENT PUB DWNTWN, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------DRUIDS, MONTEE MAN, JUMP THE TIGER O’LEAVER’S, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------GRASS BANDIT W EARTHBOUND &
DOWN, THE DOWN UNDER, 9P
SUNDAY MAY 21 LINDY IN THE PARK STINSON PARK, 1P ----------------------------------------------PINTS & PAWS REVERB LOUNGE, 2P ----------------------------------------------BLACK EYED SUSAN SOARING WINGS VINEYARD, 2P ----------------------------------------------BLEACHERS, FLOR SLOWDOWN, 8P ----------------------------------------------BALLYHOOL, THE HOLDUP, DARENOTS THE WAITING ROOM, 8P ----------------------------------------------JAZZ WITH LUIGI INC. MR. TOAD, 9P ----------------------------------------------ELISIUM SHAMROCKS PUB, 9P
MONDAY MAY 22
----------------------------------------------BILLY TROY OZONE LOUNGE, 6:30P ----------------------------------------------NMM: THE DYING COLOR (402)ARTS COLLECTIVE, 7P ----------------------------------------------LEAV/E/ARTH, WORDS LIKE DAGGERS, STANLEY WAYNE MANOR, NATION, BAD INFLUENCE LOOKOUT LOUNGE, 7P ----------------------------------------------OPEN MIC NIGHT THERAPY, 8P ----------------------------------------------ART ANGELS: MINT WAD WILLY, WRONG PETS, UH OH, DEAD BOB ROSS BURKE’S PUB, 8P ----------------------------------------------AGAINST THE GRAIN, CORDIAL SPEW, BERYLLIUM TAKEOVER, NAUTILUS DR. JACK’S DRINKERY, 8P ----------------------------------------------ANDREW BAILLIE
ROLLER DERBY
JUNE 17 OMAHAROLLERGIRLS.ORG
CHILDREN’S CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC, CHAMPIONS RUN, 11A ----------------------------------------------LIFE SIZE BEER PONG TOURNY INFUSION BREWING CO., 6P ----------------------------------------------BLIND WINE TASTING CORKSCREW BLACKSTONE, 6:30P ----------------------------------------------GOOCH & HIS LAS VEGAS BIG BAND OZONE LOUNGE, 6:30P ----------------------------------------------ROMERO W/ SILENCE IS MADNESS DR. JACK’S DRINKERY, 8P -----------------------------------------------
TUESDAY MAY 23 STAND UP COMEDY W/ ZACH PUGH LOOKOUT LOUNGE, 9P
THE I-80 EXCHANGE OPEN MIC HOSTED BY CJ GRECO, HOTEL RL, 6P ----------------------------------------------PATIO PUB CRAWL SERIES MIDTOWN CROSSING, 6P ----------------------------------------------1ST ANNUAL TAG KARAOKE THE VERDICT, 6P
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 9
1
Wednesday May 17
Oddisee & Good Compny SLOWDOWN
6
Fri-Sun May 19-21
2
Thursday May 18
3
Friday May 19
2017 Mayors Ride Secret Weezer w/ BOB KERREY Lonely Estates PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE O’LEAVER’S PUB
7
Saturday May 20
8
Sunday May 21
4
Friday May 19
An Evening w Floyd WAITING ROOM
9
Monday May 22
Children’s Charity Jurassic Quest TenClub, Badmotorfinger Ballyhoo! Golf Classic MID-AMERICA CENTER SLOWDOWN SOKOL UNDERGROUND CHAMPIONS RUN
10 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
5
Saturday May 20
The Beat Seekers “Battle Cry For A Declaration” LOOKOUT LOUNGE
10
Tuesday May 23
Open MIc Night THERAPY, 7P
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 11
half_ORG_Focus.qxp_Layout 1 5/10/17 2:43 PM Page 3
COME TO THE NEXT GAME
JUNE 17
6PM/$12
Educators’ /Teachers’ Night buy one get one free Adult tickets for teachers and administrators with valid ID at Ralston Box Office or online with this code - ORGteacher2017
YOU CAN
YOU’RE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK • GET MOVING
JOIN OUR TEAM
COME TO AN OPEN HOUSE
Once a month we have a open house. Come see what derby is all about, try on gear and meet the team. Watch our facebook page for details on open house times and dates.
TRAINING CAMP
We teach you everything, from how to skate to the rules of the game. We recruit women of all backgrounds and skill levels. All ages are welcome. Currently our team ranges in age from 18-48. Training camp starts in July and is 3 days aweek for 3 months. Cost to get started would be gear and insurance. Insurance cost is $75 and gear ranges in price. We have a lot of used gear you can use or you can buy new gear.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: ORG.RECRUITER@GMAIL.COM 12 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
The First Amendment Is the Free Press in Danger? By Andy Roberts
The Fourth Estate refers to a societal or political force or institution that is not officially or consistently given recognition.
“I think the media, if it functions properly, should provide some balance,” Reilly said.
In the United States, that usually means the news media – a profession protected by The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
However, if the mainstream media is labeled as “fake news” it is very troubling, and Reilly agreed that some people like hearing the attacks on the media.
Well, these days, it seems to be getting a lot of recognition, but in some quarters, not much respect. A reporter in West Virginia recently was arrested for calling out questions to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.
“I think one of ironies is that as a private person he (Trump) was able to use the media to enhance his brand,” Reilly said, There could be frustration from him now in that he is not getting that kind of help.
Listen to media coverage – yes, they share the bad as well as the good – and you will hear phony media, fake news, liars, and other less-than complimentary terms.
In some cases the media is taking it on the chin.
There also are outlets devoted to one side of the political argument or the other - and even some seemingly devoted to causes.
“My first thought was: ‘What happened here?’” Reilly recalled thinking after the West Virginia incident. He looked into what happened and found that Price was not rushed by the reporter, Dan Heyman, of the Public News Service.
So, we asked Professor Hugh Reilly, Director of the School of Communication at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, “What’s going on?”
What happened, according to multiple accounts of the incident, was that Heyman was following Price and persistently asking questions about the new legislation that was being debated in the U.S. House to replace Reilly said he’s never seen anything The Affordable Care Act. Those like some of the disrespect the media is actions are not unusual for a reporter experiencing these days. in such a situation. “I think it’s unprecedented. I’m old enough to remember Richard Nixon.” Nixon, he believes, went nowhere near as far as the current occupant of The White House has done to disparage the press. “I can’t recall anyone demonizing the media the way Trump has done.”
Heyman was asking Price whether or not domestic violence was going to be considered a pre-existing condition under the proposed legislation. Price repeatedly refused to answer and Heyman then asked for a “no comment.”
The reporter has acknowledged reaching over some of those An adversarial relationship is to be surrounding Price in an attempt to expected, he said, but President Trump use his Android phone as a recorder. does not seem to like the idea that the He was asked to back away from media is not working for him. Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the president, who was with Price.
There is no indication he made contact with her, but officials have said Heyman was “aggressively” trying to breach Secret Service security. After persisting in asking questions for nearly a minute, Heyman was pulled aside by officers of the West Virginia Division of Protective Services, arrested, and charged with willful disruption of a governmental process. Eight hours later he was freed on $5,000 bail provided by his employer. “I think arresting somebody for doing your job,” Reilly said and paused, “I hope they drop the charges. “Had be been physically aggressive and pushed against somebody, that’s a different story . . . I think the media, for all its faults, is our best tool to find out what’s going on behind the scenes.” While the news media is facing its challenges, Reilly said he does not feel The First Amendment is under assault, and he agrees people have a right to express unpopular ideas. “It will take a lot more than Donald Trump to overturn the First Amendment,” he said. But, without a doubt the atmosphere surrounding the media has changed, and it is especially evident when reporters are singled out to be booed at rallies. While Reilly said polls show the media is not held in high regard, they are polling better than Congress. How might the tide be turned?
“Do your job,” he advised reporters, and that means going back to the basics with some solid reporting - check your sources and have more than one source. The never-ending 24-hour news cycle also raises some concerns. “It has an effect in there’s so much more space and time to fill,” he emphasized. That leads to incomplete stories being filed on occasion due to the need for content, even as reporters know their work is incomplete. “Before the 24-hour news cycle they would not have done that,” Reilly said. It also leads to bandwagon coverage of events. “We have so much information at our fingertips, it’s amazing. What we don’t always have is context.” Another concern growing out of the 24-hour news cycle is that many reporters work the general assignment desk, one day covering a homicide, the next a ribbon cutting, and a school board meeting the following day, never really developing a substantial base of knowledge in any particular area. “It is a challenge,” he said. “As a reporter you have to inform yourself on a lot of subjects . . . Or you’re really not doing your job.”
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 13
The multitude of sources also makes it more complex to get a complete understanding of a story than in the past. Still, there seems to be no shortage of young people looking to join the ranks of reporters. “We’re seeing some uptick in students having an interest in journalism,” Reilly said. “They want to retain this powerful voice.” Reilly said he remains optimistic about the future of the news media. When he graduated from college in the late 1970s, writing was the core and he did not have to know about audio or the ability to tell the story in different mediums. That, no longer, is the case. “I think in some ways, it’s progress,” Reilly said. “I don’t believe . . . that journalism is dying. It’s healthier than ever. “It’s just wearing a lot of hats.”
WHAT’S YOUR FOCUS?
14 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 15
Men’s Sneaker Fashion By Focus Staff Here are some shoes for guys who want to have the trendy edge this summer, but don’t jump out of your Sperry Top-Siders yet as we’re just getting started.
were purportedly invented by Queen Victoria’s boot maker and were originally made for both men and women. The best part is (keep your shoes on) that they come in both leather and suede.
Collaboration and the Black/White is already sold out, but you can still purchase the Creamy White version. However, you may have to be “Gold Digger” material to afford them at $220. Stay tuned for more details at Adidas.com.
A great training shoe that comes in seven different colors! Nike says it’s meant to have a sock-like fit - and at $160, that’s one expensive sock! It also features strategic perforations meant to increase breathability and a wide platform to be able to spread those piggies in a natural way. Well, there you have it. Just a few different styles to keep those feet comfortable and to look cool while doing it. We’ll have more stylish tips ready to get excited about next week.
Chelsea Boots Yes, they’re still in, partly due to the fact that you can wear them with just about anything. Just match the color with the stylish outfit you intend to wear and – Poof! - you’re good to go. Dating all the way back to the Victorian era, these boots
Adidas X Kanye West Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Black/White So, there will be more releases from the Adidas Originals by Kanye West
16 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 17
Sudden Wealth By Mike Herek
your best interest. Even if you’re used to handling your own finances, now’s the time to watch your spending habits carefully. Sudden wealth can turn even the most cautious person into an impulse buyer. Of course, you’ll want your current wealth to last, so you’ll need to consider your future needs, not just your current desires. Answering these questions may help you evaluate your short- and longterm needs and goals:
What would you do with an extra $10,000? Maybe you’d pay off some debt, get rid of some college loans, or take a much-needed vacation. What if you suddenly had an extra million or 10 million or more? Now that you’ve come into a windfall, you have some issues to deal with. You’ll need to evaluate your new financial position and consider how your sudden wealth will affect your financial goals. Evaluate your new financial position Just how wealthy are you? You’ll want to figure that out before you make any major life decisions (e.g., to retire). Your first impulse may be to go out and buy things, but that may not be in
• Do you have outstanding debt that you’d like to pay off? • Do you need more current income? • Do you plan to pay for your children’s education? • Do you need to bolster your retirement savings? • Are you planning to buy a first or second home? • Are you considering giving to loved ones or a favorite charity? • Are there ways to minimize any upcoming income and estate taxes?
• How might investing increase or decrease your taxes? • Do you have assets that you could quickly sell if you needed cash in an emergency? • Are your investments growing quickly enough to keep up with or beat inflation? • Will you have enough money to meet your retirement needs and other longterm goals? • How much risk can you tolerate when investing? • How diversified are your investments?
to re-evaluate your current insurance policies and consider purchasing an umbrella liability policy. If you plan on buying expensive items such as jewelry or artwork, you may need more property/casualty insurance to cover these items in case of loss or theft. Finally, it may be the right time to re-examine your life insurance needs. More life insurance may be necessary to cover your estate tax bill so your beneficiaries receive more of your estate after taxes.
The answers to these questions may help you formulate a new investment plan. Remember, though, there’s no rush. You can put your funds in an accessible interest-bearing account such as a savings account, money market account, or shortterm certificate of deposit until you have time to plan and think things through. You may wish to meet with an investment advisor for help with these decisions.
Now that your wealth has increased, it’s time to re-evaluate your estate plan. Estate planning involves conserving your money and putting it to work so that it best fulfills your goals. It also means minimizing your taxes and creating financial security for your family.
Impact on estate planning
Is your will up to date? A will is the document that determines how your worldly possessions will be distributed Note: Experts are available to help you after your death. You’ll want to make with all of your planning needs. If you Once you’ve taken care of these basics, sure that your current will accurately don’t already have a financial planner, set aside some money to treat yourself reflects your wishes. If your newfound insurance agent, accountant, or wealth is significant, you should meet to something you wouldn’t have attorney, now would be a good time to bought or done before--it’s OK to have with your attorney as soon as possible. find professionals to guide you through fun with some of your new money! You may want to make a new will and this new experience. destroy the old one instead of simply making changes by adding a codicil. Impact on insurance Impact on investing Carefully consider whether the It’s sad to say, but being wealthy What will you do with your new beneficiaries of your estate are may make you more vulnerable to assets? Consider these questions: capable of managing the inheritance lawsuits. Although you may be able • Do you have enough money to pay on their own. For instance, if you have to pay for any damage (to yourself or your bills and your taxes? minor children, you should consider others) that you cause, you may want
18 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
setting up a trust to protect their interests and control the age at which they receive their funds.
to $14,000 (2017 limit) each calendar year without incurring any gift tax liability ($28,000 for 2017 if you are married, and you and your spouse can It’s probably also a good idea to split the gift) consult a tax attorney or financial • If you pay the school directly, you can professional to look into the amount give an unlimited amount to pay for of federal estate tax and state death someone’s education without having taxes that your estate may have to pay to pay gift tax (you can do the same upon your death; if necessary, discuss with medical bills) ways to minimize them. • If you make a gift to charity during your lifetime, you may be able to Giving it all away--or maybe just some deduct the amount of the gift on your of it income tax return, within certain limits, based on your adjusted gross Is gift giving part of your overall plan? income You may want to give gifts of cash or property to your loved ones or to Registered Representative of and your favorite charities. It’s a good Securities products offered through idea to wait until you’ve come up Capital Synergy Partners, Member with a financial plan before giving or FINRA/SIPC. lending money to anyone, even family members. If you decide to give or lend 4400 MacArthur Blvd #850. Newport any money, put everything in writing. Beach, CA 92660. (888) 277-1974. Herek Financial and Capital Synergy This will protect your rights and Partners are Unaffiliated Entities avoid hurt feelings down the road. In Sponsored By particular, keep in mind that: • If you forgive a debt owed by a family member, you may owe gift tax on the transaction • You can make individual gifts of up
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 19
May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try. National Bike to Work Week 2017 will be held on May 15-19. Bike to Work Day is May 19! Whether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and
the many reasons we ride. WHY BIKES? » BIKING IS FUN: Biking brings people together, encourages discovery, and fosters community engagement. » BIKING IS HEALTHY: Bicycling can integrate physical activity into our daily routines. » BIKING IS GREEN: Biking curbs your carbon footprint, reduces air pollution and reliance on fossil fuels » BIKING SAVES MONEY: Biking cuts parking, gas and other driving costs while reducing traffic congestion. With so many reasons to ride, What’s yours?
20 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 21
Spring Cleansing Continued: By Focus Staff As promised, we’re starting a series on a balanced cleansing program. One good way to start a cleanse is by trying a dish that’s said to create balance for all body types, and a Kitcharee cleanse is an Ayurvedic dish that’s supposed to be tasty and fit the bill. In addition to being a great source of protein, it’s very nutritious as well and many of those who have tried it report that they feel lighter, energized, lose weight (yes!) and have greater mental focus.
It’s suggested to eat this dish 5-30 days in a row. Here’s a recipe courtesy of our friends at Jane’s Health Food Store and Prairie Star Botanicals: 1 cup Basmati rice + 2 cups water 1 cup Mung Dahl (split yellow beans) + 5 cups water 1-2 T. ghee Spice Blend: 2 T. Mustard Seeds 2 T. ground cumin or seeds 2 t. ground turmeric 2 t. ground coriander 2 t. ground fennel or seed 2 t. ground ginger 2 t. ground fenugreek 1/2 t. Himalayan pink salt 1 t. cinnamon Pinch of ground cayenne Rinse rice and beans. Saute spices in ghee until fragrant. Add rice, beans to spices until coated. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat and
22 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
cook for 60 minutes. Add vegetables or chutney as desired. Variations include: 1/2 bunch Kale or spinach, chopped 2 carrots, diced 1/2 sweet potato diced. There you have it. Try this one on for size (literally) and we’ll be back next week with more ideas. Until then, Stay heathy Omaha!
Farmer’s Market Old Market 11th & Jackson Streets Open every Saturday May 6th — October 14th, 2017 Aksarben Village 67th & Center Every Sunday May 7th — October 15th, 2017 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM Charles DrewHealth Center Join us every Wednesday beginning July 5 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 23
MoSynth Electrifies Local Crowds By Eddie Torrez The band is called MoSynth, because that’s what you’ll hear from this fast rising Lincoln-based band. Launched about six years ago and renamed in 2014 and rejuvenated with a new musical addition last November, MoSynth has the goal of wanting to make you dance to great music. A top notch Top 40 band, they cover current and classic hits.
MoSynth is Manuel de la Torre on vocals and synthesizers; his wife, Nissa de la Torre on vocals and violin; Laurie Lindquist on vocals and drums; TommyG on bass; and John Jensen on lead guitar and vocals. Some Omahans may know him from John Jensen’s Guitar Repair in Omaha. “He’s the newest member of the band,” Manuel de la Torre said. “We played without a guitar player for four years. We’re super excited to have him. “We were looking for the Holy Grail and we found him.”
Synthesizers are a big part of the band, as you might expect, with de la Torre playing some guitar parts on synth, although that is evolving with Jensen’s addition. “Energetic,” is how de la Torre describes the band. “In the beginning we definitely had a heavier weight on the synth,” he said. “We take pride in the fact that our sounds coming from the
24 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
synthesizers are rich and punchy.” The drums are digital drums that allow the band to cover any style, he pointed out. MoSynth also relies on a state-of-theart light show to engage the audience. Clair Lindquist, husband of the drummer, is in charge of that aspect of the show and de la Torre calls him the sixth band member. That light show includes three live video cameras, two projectors, animated graphics, a colorful LED curtain, and laser lights The concept is one of fun for everyone involved. “The biggest strength (of the band is) we have is that we have fun with what we do,” he said, “And it shows.” The band promised themselves they wouldn’t book any shows that wouldn’t be fun. “That transfers to the people.” Clubs are the best place for a MoSynth show, de la Torre said, but it needs to be big enough to handle the light show. Street dances and corporate events also work well for the band, he said. “We tailor the show for where we’re at,” .de la Torre emphasized. The band currently plays 100 percent cover tunes, but de la Torre said don’t expect to hear the same songs other bands are playing. “We try to find songs that bring the same nostalgic value (of commonly covered songs) that other bands cover,” he said. “Songs that make you remember.’ That means you may have a few
surprises and musical treat. “It just brings you right back, for better or worse. It’s all about creating emotion.” With Jensen in the band, MoSynth may look to move into some original material. “It really opened up possibilities,” he said of Jensen’s addition. “We can now create thicker music without relying on back tracks or post production.” Both de la Torres compose and Laurie Lindquist develops beats, so the possibilities are there for some great sounds. The band recently played the Whiskey Roadhouse in Council Bluffs, and is looking to add more Omaha dates with a new agent in hand. “We’re super excited,” de la Torre said, adding Lincoln is lacking in appropriate venues. Wherever they play, the goal for MoSynth remains the same. “We don’t care if it’s a thousand people or 50 people,” de la Torre said. “Our main goal is to enjoy what we’re doing . . . Everybody has to be having a blast with this.” For more information: mosynth.com
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 25
Nebraska Baseball
Creighton Baseball
By Focus Staff
By Eddie Torrez
Even though Jake Meyers had a very uncharacteristic outing, lasting only 2.2 innings, the Huskers (32-17-1 and 146-1 Big Ten) still managed to pull off the series victory and remain undefeated on Sundays during league play. After a see-saw battle in Game 3, filled with lots of drama, Nebraska freshman left fielder Mojo Hagge topped it off by catching what would have been a game-tying HR in left-center field.
Just when you thought the season might be making a positive turn for the Jays, it went the other way. The week began with a 7-5 win over UNO at Werner Park on Tuesday. From there they managed eight runs in four games during a four-game losing streak to Nebraska and McNeese State. A Big East title remains in play for Creighton (22-22). They maintain a hold on the Big East lead, which is a better basketball conference than a baseball league. A Tuesday game at home with Kansas and a road series at Butler remain, CU can still win the Big East – then has a chance to win the league tournament at TD Ameritrade where they would get a bid to the NCAA Tournament. Losing the season series to your instate rivals and being swept in the final nonconference series at home is not the way a team wants to close out the year. But, as they say, anything can happen. They have to say something.
There should be no question why Coach Darin Erstad is being considered for Big Ten Coach of the Year. He has silenced all the would-be naysayers by bringing this group of youngsters together in a way that most prognosticators didn’t see coming at the beginning of the season. For those who like to know heading into the final series: Junior OF Scott Schreiber leads the team with a .344 BA Junior P Jake Meyers leads the team in wins at 7-1 Senior P Derek Burkamper leads the team in ERA by a slight edge at 3.32. As my fellow cohort Andy Roberts likes to say, “It’s not over yet!” The Huskers still have to win a series with bottom dwellers Penn State at University Park, Pennsylvania, to clinch the regular season conference title.
26 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN 4322 Leavenworth St. M-F 4P-6P $2.25 Domestic Bottles $3.00 Well Drinks BUSHWOOD LOUNGE 711 N 14th St. $1 Off Everything 3p-7p REverse Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 8p-2a CADDYSHACK 2076 N 117th Ave & 7007 S 181st St M-F 2P-6P $1 Off Beer, Wine & Wells TUES- HAPPY HOUR All Day DANNY’S BAR & GRILL 2007 N 72nd St. M-F 3P - 6P $3.00 16 oz. Tall Boys & 1/2 Price Appetizers Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials
LOOKOUT LOUNGE 320 S 72nd St. EVERY DAY 4-7, MIDNIGHT - 2 AM $2 PBR, $2.50 Domestic Bottles , $3 Wells, $3 Fireball
PITCH PIZZERIA 5021 Underwood Ave. 17808 Burke St. M-F 3P-6P $5 off any appetizer $5 off any pizza
MARLEYBONE TAVERN 3710 Leavenworth St. M-F 4:30-6:30P MEATLOAF MONDAY- 6-9P 50¢ Wings WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Prime Rib Special THURSDAY-New York Strip, Fajita, and Taco Night
OMAHA TAP HOUSE 1401 Farnam St. & 579 N 155th Plz M-F 3P - 6P & ALL DAY SUNDAY $1 Off All TapBeers $4 Svedka, $4 Windsor, $4 Sauza Silver, $4 Cruzan Rum
NOSH WINE LOUNGE 1006 Dodge St. Everyday 4P- 6P Reverse HH 10p -12a $3 domestic beers and wells, $2 off Glasses of Wine, $4 House Wine
RAILCAR MODERN AMERICAN KITCHEN 1814 N 144th St. M-F 3:30-6:30P $4 Well Drinks, $3 Off Signature Cocktails
CHARLESTON’S 13851 FNB Pkwy & 7540 Dodge St. M-F 3P-6P 1/2 price apps, $5 Wine and Margs, $1 off all drinks JAZZ, A LOUISIANA KITCHEN 1421 Farnam St $2.99 - $10.99 select appetizers $1.50 domestic drinks; $2 well drinks; $3.75 rum drinks, margaritas
O’CONNORS IRISH PUB 1217 Howard St. M-TH- 4P-6P & FRI 2P-7P $1.00 off all Draft, Premium, and Domestic Wells
JERRY’S BAR 6301 Military Ave Happy Hour Prices ALL Day!
PERRY’S PLACE 9652 Mockingbird Dr. Monday – Friday 4P – 7P $2.50 Domestic Pints, $6.50 Pitchers $2.75 Domestic Bottles & $3.50 Wells
SHARK CLUB 2808 S 72ND ST. M-F 4P - 7P 1/2 off appetizers $2 well drinks; $1.75 domestic bottled beers
PARLIAMENT OLD MARKET 1212 Harney St. MANIC MONDAYS with D.J. Travis $2 draws, $3.50 wells, $4.50 calls THURSDAY-LADIES NIGHT $2 Domestic Drafts, $4 Calls & $5 Specialty Drinks
THE SOCIABLE INN 4917 S 136TH ST M-F 2P-7P $2.50 Pints, $7.00 Pitchers, $2.50 Domestic Bottles,$2.50 Busch Lt Tall Boys & $3.25 Wells
LEAVENWORTH BAR 4556 Leavenworth St. M-F 12P-7P $2.25 Domestic Draft Beers $2.25 Well Drinks
PARLIAMENT WEST 16939 Wright Plz EVERYDAY 3P - 7P 1/2 Price Martini’s, $2 Domestic Pints, $1 Off Other Drinks
THERAPY BAR & GRILL 5059 S 108th St Monday-Friday 3-6pm $.50 cents off Bottles, Drafts, & Wells TIGER TOM’S 7103 Military Ave M-F 5P-7P $12 Domestic Buckets UNDERWOOD BAR 4918 Underwood Ave M-F 4:30-6P $2 Bud and Bud Light
RUSTY NAIL PUB 14210 Pierce Plz TIL 7PM MON - SAT & ALL DAY SUN $1.00 off all Alcholic Drinks
OMAHA TAP HOUSE 1830 N 72nd St. M-F 3-6P & ALL DAY SUNDAY All Tap Beers $1.00 Off, $4.00 Glasses of Wine, $4.00 Captain Morgan $4.00 Windsor, $4.00 Smirnoff
JULIO’S 123rd & Center M-F 3P – 6P & FRI & SAT AFTER 9M $1 off all Tap Beer, $3 House Margaritas, $5 Pitchers of Bud Light & Miller Light
SMITTY’S GARAGE 3309 Oak View Drive EVERYDAY 3P-6P $2 Domestic Longnecks
SAINTS PUB MIDTOWN & ROANOKE M-F 2P-6P REVERSE: 10P to Close (drinks only) AND ALL Day Sunday SCRIPTOWN 3922 Farnam M-F 4P - 6P $1 Off Beers & $1 Off Well Drinks
THE HOMY INN 1510 N Saddle Creek Rd. M-F 4P-7P 50¢ off Wells, $1.00 off all pitchers and Domestic Bottles
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 27
(likely backed by a birth certificate) had been issued to her. (“Spjut” is a Scandinavian name.) [DailyDot.com, 4-12-2017]
By Chuck Shepherd
-- Mats Jarlstrom is a folk hero in Oregon for his extensive research critical of the short yellow light timed to the state’s red-light cameras, having taken his campaign to TV’s “60 Minutes” and been invited to a transportation engineers’ convention. In January, Oregon’s agency that regulates engineers imposed a $500 fine on Jarlstrom for “practicing engineering” without a state license. (The agency, in fact, wrote that simply using the phrase “I am an engineer” is illegal without a license, even though Jarlstrom has a degree in engineering and worked as an airplane camera mechanic.) He is suing to overturn the fine. [The Oregonian, 4-25-2017]
News You Can Use Earn $17,500 for two months’ “work” doing nothing at all! France’s space medicine facility near Toulouse is offering 24 openings, paying 16,000 euros each, for people simply to lie in bed continuously for two weeks so it can study the effects of virtual weightlessness. The institute is serious about merely lying there: All bodily functions must be accomplished while keeping at least one shoulder on the bed. [The Guardian, 4-4-2017]
Government in Action Sidewalk Wars: (1) Thirty-four residents of State Street in Brooklyn, New York, pay a tax of more than $1,000 a year for the privilege of sitting on their front stoops (a pastime which, to the rest of New York City, seems an inalienable right). (The property developer had made a side deal with the city to allow the tax in exchange for approving an architectural adjustment.) (2) The town of Conegliano, Italy, collects -- Last year, surgeons at Children’s local taxes on “sidewalk shadows” Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), that it applies to cafes or businesses for only the second time in history, with awnings, but also to stores with removed a tumor “sitting” on a single overhanging sign that very the peanut-sized heart of a fetus slightly “blocks” sun. Shop owners while the heart was still inside told reporters the tax felt like Mafia the mother’s womb -- in essence successfully operating on two patients “protection” money. [New York Post, 1-23-2017] simultaneously. The Uruguayan LEAD STORY -[The Guardian, 1-17-2017] mother said her initial reaction upon Sweet, Sweet Revenge referral to CHOP’s surgeons was to Finer Points of the Law “start laughing, like what, they do It is legal in China to sell electric “Oh, come on!” implored an that?” (The baby’s December birth “building shakers” whose primary exasperated Chief Justice Roberts in revealed that the tumor had grown purpose apparently is to wreak April when the Justice Department back and had to be removed again, aural havoc on apartment-dwellers’ lawyer explained at oral argument except this time, through “ordinary” unreasonably noisy neighbors. that, indeed, a naturalized citizen heart surgery.) Models sell for the equivalent of $11 could have his citizenship retroactively [KYW-TV (Philadelphia), 3-30-2017] to $58 -- each with a long pole to rest canceled just for breaking a single on the floor, extending ceiling height law, however minor -- even if there -The word “Isis” arrived in Western to an electric motor braced against the was never an arrest for it. Appearing dialogue only after the 2003 invasion shared ceiling or wall and whose only incredulous, Roberts hypothesized of Iraq, as an acronym for the Islamic function is to produce a continuous, that if “I drove 60 miles an hour in a thumping beat. Shanghaiist.com found State, and the Swahili word “Harambe” 55-mile-an-hour zone,” but was not was known to almost no one until May one avenger in Shaanxi province caught and then became a naturalized 2016 when the gorilla “Harambe” who, frustrated by his miscreant citizen, years later the government (named via a local contest) was put neighbor, turned on his shaker and “can knock on my door and say, ‘Guess down by a Cincinnati zoo worker then departed for the weekend. (It what? You’re not an American citizen after it had dragged an adventurous was unclear whether he faced legal or after all’?” The government lawyer 3-year-old boy away. In April, a other repercussions.) stood firm. (The Supreme Court Twitter user and the website Daily [Shanghaiist.com, 4-14-2017] decision on the law’s constitutionality Dot happened upon a 19-year-old [Oddity Central, 4-17-2017] is expected in June.) California restaurant hostess named [New York Times, 4-27-2017] Isis Harambe Spjut and verified with Can’t Possibly Be True state offices that a driver’s license
28 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
Wait, What? -- Emily Piper and her husband went to court in January in Spokane, Washington, to file for a formal restraining order against a boy who is in kindergarten. Piper said the tyke had been relentlessly hassling their daughter (trying to kiss her) and that Balboa Elementary School officials seem unable to stop him. [KXLY-TV (Spokane), 1-9-2017] -- A private plane crashed on take-off 150 feet from the runway at Williston (Florida) Municipal Airport on April 15, killing all four on board, but despite more than a dozen planes having flown out of the same airport later that day, no one noticed the crash site until it caught the eye of a pilot the next afternoon. [Gainesville Sun, 4-172017] Least Competent Criminals Didn’t Think It Through: (1) Edwin Charge Jr., 20, and two accomplices allegedly attempted a theft at a Hood River, Oregon, business on April 23, but fled as police arrived. The accomplices were apprehended, but Charge took off across Interstate 84 on foot, outrunning police until he fell off a cliff to his death. (2) Police said Tara Cranmer, 34, tried to elude them in a stolen truck on tiny Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, on April 22. Since it is an island, the road ends, and she was captured on the dunes after abandoning the truck. [KPTV (Portland), 4-25-2017] [Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, 4-27-2017] The Aristocrats! Variations of the Semen-Weaponization Fetish: (1) Timothy Blake, 28, faced several charges in January after admitting to a spree of semen incidents at a Walmart in Marietta, Ohio. The liquid was his semen, he finally admitted, but he squirted it at his female victims only from a syringe rather than the oldfashioned way. (2) Brian Boyd, 27, was charged in January with squirting women from a syringe in a similar series of incidents at a Tampa Target store. However, though Boyd had simulated masturbation, the syringe itself contained only white liquid “hair conditioner.” [Marietta Times, 2-28-2017] [The Smoking Gun, 1-18-2017]
Update Italian Surgeon Sergio Canavero (notorious as the world’s most optimistic advocate of human brain transplants) now forecasts that a cryogenically frozen brain will be “awakened” (“thawed”) and transplanted into a donor body by the year 2020. His Turin Advanced Neuromodulation Group claimed success in 2016 in transplanting a monkey’s head, with blood vessels properly attached (though not the spinal cord). Canavero promised such a head transplant of humans by 2018, though problematic because, like the recipient monkey, the recipient human would not long survive. Of the subsequent brain transplant, one of the gentler critics of Canavero said the likelihood of success is “infinitestimal” -- with harsher critics describing it in more colorful language. [Daily Telegraph, 4-27-2017] A News of the Weird Classic (September 2013) The question in a vandalism case before the U.S. Court of Appeals in July (2013) was whether Ronald Strong’s messy bowel movement in a federal courthouse men’s room in Portland, Maine, was “willful” or, as Strong claimed, an uncontrollable intestinal event. Three rather genteel judges strained to infer Strong’s state of mind from the condition of the facility. A cleaning lady had described the feces as “smeared,” but Judge Juan Torruella took that to mean not “finger smears,” but “chunks,” “kind of like chunky peanut butter.” Two other judges, outvoting Torruella, seemed skeptical that feces could have landed 2 feet up the wall unless Strong had intended it. (Torruella countered by imagining himself as the perpetrator, that surely he would sully the mirrors, but that all mirrors were found clean.) [Salon.com, 7-26-2013] Thanks This Week to Pete Randall, Liz Baer, Don Cole, and Steve Dunn, and to the News of the Weird Board of Editorial Advisors. COPYRIGHT 2017 CHUCK SHEPHERD
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 29
eight_ORG_Focus.qxp_Layout 1 5/10/17 2:38
ROLLER DERBY
ANNOUNCEMENTS Household Antiques Collectibles Auction Glenn Martindale and Associates Saturday, May 20th | 5pm 1305 S Main St., Fremont, NE Saturday, June 3 | 10am Huge Hobby Woodworking Shop filled with the best of the best woodworking tools and equipment meticulously maintained and rarely used plus over 800 board feed of furniture grade hardwoods, set up equpment, fixtures, jigs, blades and bits even mechanic’s tools. By far the cleaners most late model shop we have ever sold. 7803 Military Ave Omaha NE 68134 RARE ANTIQUES & ADVERTISING AUCTION Thursday June 15th | 5pm 6205 N. 89th Circle, Omaha, NE 68134 Vintage Signs, Soda Fountain, Coca-Cola, Country Store, Rare Advertising, Coin-Ops, Pre-Ban Ivory Chess Sets, Signed Costume Jewelry, Gold & Silver and More
EMPLOYMENT Lyft matches drivers with passengers who request rides through the Lyft smartphone app. Signing up to be a Lyft driver is the perfect opportunity for you to set your own schedule and be your own boss while earning extra money. Apply to drive today and start offsetting the costs of your car, covering this month’s bills, or funding your dreams! Why Drive With Lyft? • Keep Your Tips • Express Pay • Get Paid Weekly • Flexible Schedule
BOURBON SALOON IS NOW HIRING BARTENDERS & WAIT STAFF Apply in person at 1421 Farnam St., Second Floor, Omaha, 68102
JUNE 17 OMAHAROLLERGIRLS.ORG
GROWLER USA IS NOW HIRING LINE COOK, SERVERS & BARTENDERS For Job Requirements or to Apply Online Visit: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ GrowlerUSAMapleCreek/jobs Growler USA 16268 Evans Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68116 OTR DRIVERS wanted, $2000 sign on bonus! Join the Universe family, 800-5898179, 4909 South 33rd Street, www.universetruck.com Now Hiring Full-Time Tow Truck Operator **$750 HIRING BONUS*** We are hiring people who have a professional attitude, polite manner that want to work and be part of the team of a reputable company. **If you do not have experience, we are willing to train the right individuals -we run driving history -drug testing If you posses the following, please apply at Auto 1 Towing 6328 Grover St. Omaha from 9 am -5 pm Monday - Friday Big Fred’s Pizza Garden and Lounge is looking for Experienced Servers with a positive attitude. Hourly wage plus tips. Full and Part Time available. Come join an Omaha family tradition of over 50 years! Please apply in person at: Big Fred’s Pizza Garden and Lounge 1101 S. 119th st, Omaha, NE 68114
30 Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21
NOW HIRING Servers, Bartenders, Dish Washers & Line cooks Railcar M.A.K is a locally owned and operated concept located at 1814 N 144th st. We offer the freshest food prepared with the freshest ingredients. We are a established restaurant with a strong following of regulars and a growing clientele base. We are looking to add team members for the following positions: Servers, Line Cooks , Bartenders Please APPLY IN PERSON at 1814 N 144th st ask to Speak with a manager upon completion of application. THERAPY BAR & GRILL NOW HIRING BARTENDERS & WAIT STAFF APPLY IN PERSON AT 5059 S 108th St Omaha, Nebraska, NE 68137
VEHICLES
Focus | May 17 - May 23 | Volume 1 Issue 21 31