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EVENTS Thursday, August 10 | 1:30p History and Appreciation of Antiques Douglas County Historical Society Study material culture and its impact on society through the history and appreciation of antiques. The class features hands-on examination of artifacts and explores the sociological, economic, historical and political impact of these artifacts on the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, as well as their implications for today and tomorrow. August 8th and 10th - Lusterware To learn more and sign up for classes, please visit, http://www.douglascohistory.org/classes-programs/classes/. ----------------------------------------------Friday, August 11 Jeff Koterba Draws Live! Gallery 72 | 5p Jeff Koterba will be live at Gallery 72 creating personalized drawings and paintings, exhibiting and chatting about editorial cartoons. The legendary cartoonist will be exhibiting his original editorial cartoons and Petey Sokol whimsical social commentary drawings as well as painting new works during his appearance.
recognizes the best in live music, performing arts, and visual arts in Omaha. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, August 12 Solar Eclipse Photography Seminar Rockbrook Camera | 9a 168th & W. Center The Eclipse is almost here, are you ready? One of the most unique and spectacular opportunities in nature is nearly upon us. On August 21st, there will be a total eclipse of the sun, and Nebraska has some of the best viewing chances in the world. At Rockbrook Camera, we want to help you get ready. Join them for a free lesson in capturing this amazing spectacle. The instructors will discuss what equipment you will need and how to operate your camera for this once in a lifetime phenomenon. This FREE session is on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive early to get your seat! -----------------------------------------------
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Three Part Harmony The Little Gallery & Benson Underground Film Forum Exhibit on display thru August 31 If there’s one artist in the family, Jeff will be available to make chances are there may be others. Such customized artwork on the following is the case for longtime Omaha theatre schedule: Friday, August 11, 5p to 9p and music educator Carole Waterman Saturday, August 12, 1p to 4p and daughters Lisa Kalentjakos and ----------------------------------------------- Marie Adams. The three will showcase Friday, August 11 their efforts at Benson’s little gallery in Blackstone District | 8p August with Three Part Harmony, an The 12th Annual OEAA Summer intertwining of painting, sculpture and Showcase features a diverse lineup of other art objects. live music and other forms of art and ----------------------------------------------offers attendees the unique Tim Burton Tribute Art Show experience of being able to venue hop Opening Reception and check out a ton of local bands Hot Shops Art Center in one evening for a small $10 cover 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, 68102 charge. In addition, we also feature Over 50 Local and Regional artists comedy, spoken word, and live visual have created Tim Burton inspired art. All proceeds help make the artwork for display. The show will run annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts through August 27th. Awards show happen, which Gallery Open Mon-Fri 9a-5p
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----------------------------------------------Lunar Omas Come enjoy the featured art of local artist Lunar Opus . On display thru August. Zombie Art & Glass Gallery 6001 Maple St., Omaha, 68104 ----------------------------------------------Curiouser - a solo exhibition by Jodie Morgenson Exhibition will run through August 26th. Free and open to the public during regular buisness hours. Star Deli 6114 Military Ave, Omaha, 68104 -----------------------------------------------
Modern Arts Midtown 3615 Dodge St., Omaha, 68131 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 GALLERIES 6001 Dodge St., Omaha, 68182 ---------------------------------------------Anderson Enterprises White Crane Gallery 15418 W Center Rd, Omaha, 68144 1032 Howard St, Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Old Market Zombie Art & Glass Gallery 1108 Jackson St., Omaha, 68102 6001 Maple St., Omaha, 68104 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Artist Cooperative Gallery 405 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 MUSEUMS ---------------------------------------------Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 724 S 12th St., Omaha, 68102 Durham Museum ---------------------------------------------801 S 10th St., Omaha, 68108 Blue Pomegranate Gallery ---------------------------------------------17305 Davenport St, Omaha, 68118 Great Plains Black History Museum ---------------------------------------------7400 Dodge St., Omaha 68114 Cooper Brown Art ---------------------------------------------2215 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 Joslyn Art Museum ---------------------------------------------2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 Dundee Gallery ---------------------------------------------4916 Underwood Ave, Omaha, 68132 Omaha Children’s Museum ---------------------------------------------500 S 20th St., Omaha, 68102 Gallery 72 ---------------------------------------------1806 Vinton St., Omaha, 68108 Strategic Air Command & Aerospace ---------------------------------------------Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, 68003 Gallery 1516 ---------------------------------------------1516 Leavenworth St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------PERFORMING ARTS Garden of the Zodiac 1046 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 Holland Performing Arts Center ---------------------------------------------13th & Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102 Hot Shops ---------------------------------------------1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, 68102 Omaha Community Playhouse ---------------------------------------------6915 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132 Hugo Art Galleries --Color Me Camille, August 12, 13 2718 Pacific St., Omaha, 68105 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Orpheum Theater Joslyn Art Museum 409 S Sixteenth St., Omaha, NE 68102 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 --B - The Underwater Bubble Show, ---------------------------------------------October 7 Lewis Art Gallery --Finding Neverland, October 11-15 8600 Cass St., Omaha, 68114 -- Shopkins Live! Shop It Up!, Nov. 27 ---------------------------------------------MANGELSEN Images of Nature 1115 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 ----------------------------------------------
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Thursday, August 10 Jazz on the Green | 6:30p Presented by Omaha Performing Arts featuring Sammy Miller and the Congregation Free and Open to the Public Turner Park at Midtown Crossing 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, 68131 ----------------------------------------------Friday, August 11 | 5p Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival The 11th annual hot air balloon festival and Nebraska wine showcase is at Coventry Campus, just sout of 204th and Q Streets. The event features balloon launches, evening balloon glows, live music, kidzone, wine and food and more! 5:00 PM – Festival Opens on Friday 3:00 PM – Festival Opens on Saturday ----------------------------------------------Friday, August 11 | 6:30p Sounds of Summer Concert featuring Lemon Fresh Day Shadow Lake Towne Center 72nd Street & Hwy 370, Papillion Grab a blanket or a chair and head to Shadow Lake Towne Center this Friday from 6:30-8:30pm in the Amphiteatre Enjoy a cold beverage at the Summer Shandy Beer Patio, provided by Wine Cellar 510. Grab a bite to eat with food provided by Hy-Vee. No outside alcohol is permitted. Cash only. For the full Sounds of Summer Concert series line-up please visit www.shadowlakeshopping.com. ----------------------------------------------Friday, August 11 Rockbrook Village Friday Night Concerts feauring E String Band Rockbrook Village | 7p Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a great evening at Rockbrook Village. Listen to Susie Thorne & Friends from 7pm-8pm, and visit one of the great restaurants or shops before and after the concert. More information online at https://rockbrookvillage.com/event/ friday-night-concert-series ----------------------------------------------Friday, August 11 SumTur Amphitheater Gates at 7:30p | Movie at Dusk
This event is free and open to the public. No Outside Food Or Beverages 11691 South 108th Street, Papillion ----------------------------------------------Saturday, August 12 Ressurection: The Best of Skelterskelter Shelterbelt Theatre will hold auditions for RESURRECTION: THE BEST OF SHELTERSKELTER, Saturday, August 12 at 11am and Sunday, August 13 at noon at the theatre, 3225 California Street. The evening of short plays will be directed by Elizabeth Thompson, Jayma Smay and Kaitlyn McClincy, and runs October 8-29. Bring conflicts from August 21-October 8. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Roles are available for men and women ages 20’s -50’s. Shelterbelt Theatre is committed to diverse and inclusive casting, and encourages anyone who is interested to audition. Complete information can be found at: www.shelterbelt. org – click on “submissions and auditions.” Questions to Beth Thompson: artistic@shelterbelt.org ----------------------------------------------Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13 Sweet Corn Festival Lauritzen Gardens | 9a - 5p Nothing says summer like freshpicked sweet corn! Lauritzen Gardens celebrates this backyard favorite and Nebraska’s agricultural jewel during the annual Sweet Corn Festival. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, entertainment and plenty of delicious, locally grown sweet corn. They can hop on the hayrack ride, cool off with free samples of “Nebraska Sweet Corn” and “Nebraska Street Corn” ice cream from Ted & Wally’s Premium Homemade Ice Cream, purchase freshly popped kettle corn and learn about corn (and other New World foods) through fun, educational activities. Guests can also explore new ways to incorporate sweet corn during special cooking demonstrations. Live
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entertainment will be featured throughout the weekend and Hap Abraham Catering will offer a variety of sweet corn items and other fresh fare from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Sweet Corn Festival is included with regular garden admission of $10/adults, $5/ children ages 6-12. The event is free for garden members and children under six. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, August 12 Vibes at Village Point featuring Hardwood Dash Grab a blanket or a chair and join us this summer for an exciting concert series lineup! Enjoy a cold beverage at the Brew Patio hosted by Cheeseburger in Paradise and Sam Adams. Vibes at Village Pointe is located in the CHI Health
amphitheatre. Village Pointe, 173rd & Davenport ----------------------------------------------Saturday, August 12 Saturdays at Stinson Concert Series featuring The Personics Stinson Park in Aksarben Village 67th & Center | 7 - 10p Join your friends every Saturday night in Stinson Park at Aksarben Village for the Saturdays @ Stinson Concert Series, sponsored by First Data, H&H Automotive and DJ’s Dugout. You will be entertained by the most talented bands in Omaha and the best part its FREE! There will be food and drink vendors, face painting, balloon artists, kids will play in the fountain and on the playground equipment. For the concerts you may bring chairs, blankets, an umbrella, and coolers. Please
bring koozies for your cans and plastic cups for other drinks as no glass is allowed. Please do not bring tents, canopies or stake anything into the ground. Please have fun and enjoy your time in Stinson Park! Aksarben Village…where there is always something fun going on! ----------------------------------------------Sunday, August 13 Falconwood Park Drive-In Movie: Twister Falconwood Park, 7p Gates at 7, Movies at dusk Tickets are per vehicle: $7 for one person (single occupancy), $14 for two (double occupancy), or $20 for 3 or more people (3+). Load up the crew but please leave your coolers at home. We will have a food truck and concession stand with hot food, popcorn, snacks, drinks, and a fully stocked bar for the adults! Contact Falconwood by email at falconwoodpark@gmail.com or by phone at 402.210.4747 for reservations. More information online at http://www.falconwoodpark.com/ drive_in ----------------------------------------------Majestic Cinema Kid’s Dream Summer Film Series
Join us Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10AM, through August 16 to view your favorite family flicks for just $3.00! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres location! Check online for complete movie schedule! http://www.marcustheatres.com/ marcus-specials/family-friendly-films/kids-dream-summer-filmseries-2015-powered-by-americanfamily-insurance ----------------------------------------------Dinosaur Safari Exhibit: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., Omaha Families can explore natural history through hands-on activities with authentic fossils and live reptiles, as well as life-like animatronic dinosaurs. More information online at www.ocm.org ----------------------------------------------Kids Bowl Free ALL Summer Long Monday thru Friday 12p - 6p West Lanes Bowling, 151 N 72nd Street, Omaha ----------------------------------------------If you would like to see your event listed, email getintofocus@gmail.com -----------------------------------------------
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9 The 70’s Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr. Toad’s, 7p ----------------------------------------------Make America Rock Again Ralston Arena, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------The Magical World of Disney Trivia The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Keith Harkin Reverb Lounge, 8:15p ----------------------------------------------Bass Down Low featuring DJ White Bar 415, 10p
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Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival Coventry Campus, 5p ----------------------------------------------Colin Michael Roberts Growler USA, 5p ----------------------------------------------Omaha Storm Chasers Vs Iowa Cubs Werner Park, 6p ----------------------------------------------Welcome To Florence Almost Music, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------THURSDAY AUGUST 10 Sounds Of The Summer with Lemon Fresh Day Jazz On The Green featuring Sammie Shadow Lake Towne Center, 6:30p Miller & The Congregation ----------------------------------------------Turner Park at Midtown Crossing, 5p Texas Moon Band ----------------------------------------------- American Legion Post #1, 7p Jimmy Thackery w/ Harlis Sweetwater ----------------------------------------------Chrome Lounge, 6p Gungor ----------------------------------------------- (402) Arts Collective, 7p Three Tenors with Fusion Force ----------------------------------------------Ozone Lounge, 6:30p The 402 ----------------------------------------------- Ameristar, 7p Big Time Grain Company ----------------------------------------------Ameristar, 7p On The Fritz ----------------------------------------------- Bogie’s Bar & Grill West, 7p Bike NIght with Sidecar69 ----------------------------------------------Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 7p Mary Ruth McLeay ----------------------------------------------- Flagship Commons, 7p UP Drive-In Movie Night ----------------------------------------------Falconwood Park, 7p The 70’s Show at Council Bluffs ----------------------------------------------- Ribfest, Hanafan’s River Edge Park, 7p Big Stage Improv: Living Stage is it ----------------------------------------------Anyway?, Hotel RL, 7p Mitch Gettman: The Champ ----------------------------------------------- Hotel RL, 7p The Stave w/ Johnny Rod ----------------------------------------------Northwoods Cheese House, 7p Concert & Movie featuring Blue House ----------------------------------------------- LaVista Public Library, 7p DJ Wild Wes ----------------------------------------------Kozee Lounge, 8p African Body, Soul & Movement ----------------------------------------------- Kaneko, 7p Scotch Hollow ----------------------------------------------Growler USA, 9p
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Rockbrook Friday Night Concert Series featuring E String Band Rockbrook Village, 7p ----------------------------------------------Skylark Soaring Wings Vineyard, 7p ----------------------------------------------Jarron Taylor and CBNation presents Flow, Sozo Coffeehouse, 7p ----------------------------------------------Mind & Soul 101.3 Fundraiser w/ R-Styles, Slowdown, 7p ----------------------------------------------We Live Weekly featuring Kiwi w/ Bound & More The Omaha Rockets Kanteen, 7p ----------------------------------------------Steve Moakier Werner Park, 7p -----------------------------------------------
DJ Howie Charlie’s On The Lake, 8p ----------------------------------------------HOOKT Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 8p ----------------------------------------------City of the Weak, The Scars Heal In Time & Sherry Drive, Shamrock’s, 8p ----------------------------------------------Closeness Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Kerwins Therapy Bar & Grill, 8p ----------------------------------------------Sozen & Guests Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------Custom Catacombs, The Sun-Less Trio, Crystal City, Barley Street, 9p -----------------------------------------------
Dead Man’s Hand Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------SkreTTa eTc Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Mobina Galore, Leighton, Number One Hit Kids, Light Speed Highway Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Gleemer, Infinite Me, Rivercourt Milk Run, 9p ----------------------------------------------Randall Gruber EP Release Show with Nik Carlson, Electricradbolt, and Fosters, The Down Under Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Jeremy McComb, Sack of Lions, Kimberly Dunn The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Starlight Movie: Finding Dory SumTur Amphitheater, 9:15p ----------------------------------------------Damien McCarthy Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Weisenheimers at the OEAA Summer Showcase The Blackstone Meatball, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Hi-Fi Hangover Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Satellite Junction, Time Giants, Weird Air, O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p
SATURDAY AUGUST 12 Blow Your Top, Scott Petry and the Red White & Blues Chrome Lounge, 1p ----------------------------------------------Summer Bash 2017 with Grace & Logan & Chad Lee Band Lombardo’s Bistro & Bar, 2p ----------------------------------------------Nebraska Balloon & WIne Festival w/ Front Ro Live, Coventry Campus, 3p ----------------------------------------------Omaha Storm Chasers Vs Iowa Cubs Faith & Family Night Werner Park, 5p ----------------------------------------------Music with Tom & Wes Cellar 426, 6p ----------------------------------------------Vibes Summer Concert Series featuring Hardwood Dash Village Pointe, 6:30p -----------------------------------------------
Personics Aksarben Village, 7p ----------------------------------------------The 402 Ameristar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Dr. Webb Breaker’s Bay Bar at Fun Plex, 7p ----------------------------------------------Green Day: Revolution Radio Summer Tour, CenturyLink Center, 7p ----------------------------------------------36th Avenue w/ Special Guest BO’Dell Unplugged, Florence City Hall, 7p ----------------------------------------------Smashmouth, JuJu Tom Hanafan’s River’s Edge Park, 7p ----------------------------------------------Pete Schlegal Buck’s Bar & Grill, 8p ----------------------------------------------Year of the Cobra, Trench, In the Attack, Low Long Signal Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Chemicals Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Marty Friedman Sokol Auditorium, 8p ----------------------------------------------MurderHouse CD Release w/ Bloodcow, Super Moon & TenDead The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------OK Sisters w/ Vox Combo Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Damien Gunn Bourbon Saloon, 9p ----------------------------------------------Lungs, Howlett, Tower of Elephant Brother’s Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Clark & Company Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Chemicals with Oketo & The Grand Poobah Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------BLVD Brothers w/ Middle Folk, Stavro Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------Scarlett Drive Stumble Inn, 9p ----------------------------------------------R-Style Whiskey Roadhouse, 9p ----------------------------------------------Damien McCarthy Dubliner Pub, 9:30p
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SUNDAY AUGUST 13 Robert Matter Soaring Wings Vineyard, 2p ----------------------------------------------Dead Country Gentlemen O’Leaver’s Pub, 4p ----------------------------------------------SumTur Sunday Unplugged featuring Sarpy Serenades SumTur Amphitheater, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Drive-In Movie featuring Twister Falconwood Park, 7p ----------------------------------------------Back 2 School: A Concert for Hartman Elementary featuring J. Crum, Mola-B, E-Rawq, TKO, Enjoli & More Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Jazz with Luigi Inc. Mr. Toad, 9p
MONDAY AUGUST 14 Coldplay CenturyLink Center, 7p ----------------------------------------------King Cardinal, Midwest Dilemma & Mace Hathaway The Down Under, 8p ----------------------------------------------David Cook & Kathryn Dean The Waiting Room, 8p
TUESDAY AUGUST 15 eNVy Acoustic Lombardo’s Bistro & Bar ----------------------------------------------Jules & Joe Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Twiddle SumTur Amphitheater, 6:45p ----------------------------------------------New Humans Jambo Cat, 7p ----------------------------------------------Hold Close Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Science Cafe Slowdown, 7p
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Michael Franti & Spearhead
LOVE OUT LOUD There are many ways in which people become aware of their surroundings and are inspired to make positive changes, but few are as powerful as music. Whether you’re cleaning the house, driving down the street, or planning an event-filled night out, music is everywhere. Michael Franti knows well the power of music. “When I first started in music I was inspired by punk rock and hip-hop,” he said. “They might only know three
cords but they were going to talk about what’s going on. “Or two turntables and a microphone.” Coming from an adopted home, Franti was subjected to more challenges than some, but he was fortunate to have a strong mother who adopted and raised him. “My sister grew up and was a lesbian and my brother grew up to
be a policeman,” he recalled of his adopted family. “My core values were established that everyone should be happy healthy and equal.” As with many who grow up in adopted families and are from broken homes, Michael said as a child he never thought he would travel outside of his home town. “I played in a punk band and we would just work for food and a place to sleep
and then eventually we ended up in Europe playing with Fugazi on their very first tour.” In an era filled with cynicism and negativity, Franti’s music is refreshing, positive and uplifting, and one doesn’t have to look far to see it. With songs titles like “Say Hey (I love you)” and “The Sound of Sunshine,” his music is full of messages, but the right kind – the positive kind. It’s rare to find a musician who can address social concerns and
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make you feel good about it at the same time. His powerful message also comes through clear in his self-directed videos. Michael stated, “I love the collaborative process on film. I love the feeling of getting everyone on one team.” For those who are not familiar with his work, check out the videos, “Hey, Hey, Hey” and “Life is Better with You.” The positivity plays out in his life as well as his music. Franti performed a live show at Folsom Prison, an unusual venue made famous in music by the great Johnny Cash. Franti spoke to Focus about that experience. “A friend of ours was working on a prison poetry project and some guys got a copy of our album Stay Human. It was actually on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas and Thanksgiving are the
most depressing days. “We were the first guys to play in 37 years since Johnny Cash,” Franti said. “When we started playing, it was in these four concrete walls in the chapel. All of the sudden you realize I can clap my hands and jump around.” He continued, “For an hour and a half we were told that they felt human and they had been seen. The biggest threat (for people in prison) is boredom.” Four years ago Franti and his wife Sara formed an organization called Do it for the Love in response to their son being diagnosed with a rare kidney disease. It’s a wish-granting nonprofit that brings people living with life-threatening illnesses, children with severe challenges, and wounded veterans to live concerts. “To date we’ve sent
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nine hundred families to all sorts of shows from Kenny Chesney to Opera,” Franti said. “It has become a personal journey for us to help families. We want to reach our 1,000th family. Go to doitforthelove.org. People can learn more and nominate someone.” His ninth studio album, Soulrocker, recently was released and Franti is on the road, slated to perform at Sumtur Amphitheater on Saturday, August 19th. That is an extremely busy day in Metro Omaha, but with so much going on,
don’t forget about this show. You might well regret it.
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Dog and Cat Health By Focus Omaha The living food that all dogs and cats need to thrive is the subject of a seminar to be held by Joel Baardseth at 6 p.m. on August 15 at No Name Nutrition 2032 N 72 nd Street. Baardseth’s talk will look at the role of live enzymes and how there’s a deficiency in dogs and cats, including gut health and the role of beneficial bacteria. Your immune system is held in your gut. He calls yeast overgrowth the No. 1 health issue for dogs and cats. He’ll also discuss the importance of non-genetic ingredients (nonGMO food) in dog and cat foods and products like Farmina, which is an Italian brand, Raw Bistro out of Minnesota and others.
Symptoms of poor animal health are: Inflammations Inflammatory Bowel Disorder
primarily scavengers and we have severely altered their diet. They thrive on uncooked foods. Evolution doesn’t catch up to the radical changes in the Also, if your dog or cat has symptoms amount of time that we’ve so severely that match a food allergy there’s a altered their diet. Their bodies are not good chance its yeast overgrowth due equipped for the change. Kibbles are to processed dog and cat foods. We cooked at high temperatures which began to mass produce food commonly means that there’s no life left in them. in 1960 for mass shipping purposes, That would be like us eating cereal strictly for our own convenience. three times a day with no alteration to Baardseth says we need to go back to our diet. In addition to getting old fast, their ancestral diet. even though technically you’re getting the nutrition that you need, your body A History craves other elements. Those include live elements that contain enzymes, Cat health and the role of hydration: moisture, insoluble fibers, etc. Cats evolved from Egypt and eat their water. They hydrate through their food which means they’re chronically dehydrated when they’re eating dry cat food. Dogs Began to divide into the breeds we know today about 15,000 years ago. That’s a long time for them to be eating their ancestral diet. They’re
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Baardseth talks about a lady at one of his shows that was assessing every ingredient in her animal’s food and was eating nachos and a Coke herself. This is symbolic of how passionate people are about their animals. It’s interesting to note that you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to offer your dogs and cats the food that they want and need. There are options for every lifestyle.
You can increase their energy, reduce their shedding, have less odor in the kitty box, and heal their digestive issues. You enjoy your four-legged kids, right? Then show them the love that they deserve by helping them eat healthier and improving their quality of life! Joel Baardseth is from Minneapolis and works for a company called Northland Natural Pet. He’s been in the pet food business for 16 years and his company provides premium nutritional products for dogs and cats. He represents 17 different dog products Again, he’ll be at No Name Nutrition on August 15 from 6-7pm to teach the power of ancestral diet for your dogs and cats Until next week, “Keep those pets healthy, Omaha!”
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Diary of a Changing World
By Steve Newman Warming Certainty
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New studies find that it is now almost impossible to limit global warming to less than 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 F) by the end of the century. Scientists at the University of Washington calculated the effects of the world’s population growth, the GDP per person and amount of carbon emitted in economic activity. They then projected that there is only a 5 percent chance Earth will warm by less than 2 degrees by 2100. A University of Colorado at Boulder study also found that a 2-degree warming this century is now “baked in.” This threatens to surpass the amount of warming scientists have warned could trigger catastrophic sea level rise, as well as extreme weather events like heat waves, floods and drought.
several decades of shrinking Arctic sea ice coverage, a weakened Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could significantly reduce the amount of heat carried by the currents from the tropics to high latitudes. Other studies have revealed that such a trend could significantly chill the climate of Northern Europe as the melted freshwater ice alters the salinity of the Atlantic surface, disrupting the AMOC at various depths.
Earthquakes
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A magnitude 5.0 quake damaged rural buildings in western Iran. • Earth movements were also felt in the Uganda-Democratic Republic of the Congo border region, central Chile, central Oklahoma and northwestern California.
Increasing blooms of jellyfish around the world may be triggered by the construction of offshore structures such as gas and oil platforms and wind farms. The structures appear to provide jellyfish polyps with something to attach to, increasing chances of survival. Researchers found that the more-frequent moon jellyfish blooms in the Adriatic corresponded to a rise in its number of gas platforms. A construction boom in waters off China could be responsible for the massive increase in Nemopilema nomurai — one of the world’s largest jellyfish and a growing nuisance to fishermen.
Altered Currents Researchers caution that the ongoing melt of Arctic sea ice could cause the primary Atlantic Ocean circulation to weaken by 30 to 50 percent, or even collapse. Scientists at Yale University and the University of Southampton calculated that over
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Swine flu is a respiratory -100° disease caused by the Vostok, H1N1 virus. Infection Antarctica occurs through contact with pigs or through the air between people. A 2009 outbreak killed about 285,000 people, mainly in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, has asked the United Nations health agency for assistance in combating an outbreak of swine flu that has killed 13 people and infected about 50 others, mainly around the country’s largest city of Yangon. People across the Icelandic Unrest former Burmese capital have donned surgical masks to ward off infection, Tremors around and officials warned people to avoid crowded venues such as shopping malls. southern Iceland’s
Many Japanese fisherman have grappled with nets clogged by increased numbers of Nemopilema nomurai jellyfish. Photo: Lenfest Ocean Program
Katla volcano prompted officials to briefly raise the aviation color code alert to yellow, meaning there was an increased chance of an eruption. The seismic swarm coincided with a sudden glacial river flood that could have meant temperatures within the volcano had risen. Katla has not erupted violently for 99 years, which is longer than any of the documented intervals recorded between 930 and 1918.
Tropical Cyclones Taiwan was hit by two typhoons in as many days, with much weaker Haitang following on the heels of Nesat, which left 131 people injured, widespread power outages and flash flooding. • Typhoon Noru threatened southern Japan as a Category-3 storm late in the week. Minimal Typhoon Nalgae formed well east of Japan. • Tropical Storm Emily drenched parts of Florida after forming virtually without warning just west of Tampa Bay.
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The Six – You Can Count on ‘Em
The Six is Packard plus Katie Kirchner on vocals; Nick Brophy on guitar and vocals; Ryan Shields on keys and vocals; and Christoph Kindred on drums and vocals. A check of their website shows special guests, an occasional feature of a By Eddie Torrez performance by The Six. You can find them around Metro Oma- ha – playing both sides of the Missouri “We’ve had lots of people on stage from time to time,” Packard said. “If River at the hottest clubs plus wedthey’ve joined us on stage, we try to dings and corporate events. give them a spot on our website.” They are The Six – proud to be a cover The Six formed out of a split in The band that helps fans remember great 402, which continues to perform in music from the past and generating a revamped lineup. That happened covers of today’s top hits. about two and a half years ago. But, despite the name, there are five “We had a disagreement and decided members. to part ways,” Packard said. It’s some thing that happens with bands. “When the band started we actually did have six members,” Jon Packard “It does, when music is such a passionsaid. Packard, singer-bassist for The ate art form,” he acknowledged. Six, added that it was always under stood the former member, singer A proud cover band, Packard said the Bobby Frankl, was only temporary. members all have other projects. “He was with us about six months,” Packard said. “When he left, we didn’t “Our whole goal is to keep people feel the need to replace him. Katie is so dancing,” Packard said of The Six. “We go all over the map. We do country, we magnetic . . . but we kept the name.” do something from every genre. No hard feelings either, as Packard “While we try to be faithful to the and Frankl work together on another songs, we don’t try to get them project.
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exact,” he emphasized. “Our musicians are so good we try to let them be musicians.” While they play their instruments well, Packard really likes the way the band members sing. “Our biggest strength, I think, is our vocals,” he said. ‘We can pull off threepart harmonies with relative ease.” Packard was a military musician for 25 years, which provides a retirement paycheck and the ability to focus on developing this band and his other musical ventures. The other band members all have extensive experience, including work on tours, while one is a church music director. Bands, as pointed out earlier, can be emotionally trying situations. For Packard, the maturity of his fellow band mates is a real plus. “The beautiful thing about this group of people . . . we can honestly look at each other and say: ‘This band, in this iteration, has had no drama,’” he stated. “We come together, do a great job, and
then go home.” For The Six, about 30 months into the process, things are going well. Packard said the bookings are picking up steam and they are starting to play more corporate events and weddings. Those pay well and provide an appreciative crowd, especially the weddings. “We find them very rewarding,” Packard said. “By its nature (a wedding) it’s a very happy event . . . people are in a great mood and want to have a good time.” He found special requests for dances at a recent wedding to be highly rewarding. “It’s very much an honor to be able to do that for people,” he said. When pressed, he somewhat jokingly admitted a two-hour show with everyone making a grand and no set-up or tear down would be ideal. Whatever the situation, Packard said the band brings it. “I don’t think any show is a throw-away
show,” he stressed. “If someone takes time . . . we want to give them the best show we can.” At this point there are no thoughts of touring or recording, Packard said. A USO tour (he has connections from his military days) would be considered, but they are happy being a cover band, and, they all have their other projects. “We are striving to be the best show you can get,” he said. They would be happy just to stay and play around Omaha, but other opportunities would be welcome. Packard invited Focus readers to check out The Six: “We’d love an opportunity to gain their support.” The Six will be off for a couple weeks, but return to action Sept. 1 at Two Fine Irishmen moving the next night to The Ozone. For more information: https://youtu.be/edmpjo_Ub_s http://thesix.band/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSixOmaha/
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Sudden Wealth By Mike Herek
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 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:
to pay for any damage (to yourself or others) that you cause, you may want to re-evaluate your current insurance •Do you have enough money to pay policies and consider purchasing an your bills and your taxes? umbrella liability policy. If you plan on •How might investing increase or buying expensive items such as jewelry decrease your taxes? or artwork, you may need more •Do you have assets that you could property/casualty insurance to cover quickly sell if you needed cash in an these items in case of loss or theft. emergency? Finally, it may be the right time to •Are your investments growing quickly enough to keep up with or beat re-examine your life insurance needs. More life insurance may be necessary inflation? •Will you have enough money to meet to cover your estate tax bill so your your retirement needs and other long- beneficiaries receive more of your estate after taxes. term goals? •Do you have outstanding debt that •How much risk can you tolerate when you’d like to pay off? Impact on estate planning investing? •How diversified are your •Do you need more current income? Now that your wealth has increased, investments? it’s time to re-evaluate your estate •Do you plan to pay for your children’s The answers to these questions may plan. Estate planning involves education? •Do you need to bolster conserving your money and putting help you formulate a new investment your retirement savings? it to work so that it best fulfills your plan. Remember, though, there’s goals. It also means minimizing your no rush. You can put your funds •Are you planning to buy a first or taxes and creating financial security in an accessible interest- bearing second home? for your family. account such as a savings account, money market account, or short•Are you considering giving to loved Is your will up to date? A will is the term certificate of deposit until you ones or a favorite charity? document that determines how your have time to plan and think things through. You may wish to meet with an worldly possessions will be distributed •Are there ways to minimize any investment advisor for help with these after your death. You’ll want to make upcoming income and estate taxes? sure that your current will accurately decisions. reflects your wishes. If your newfound Note: Experts are available to help you Once you’ve taken care of these basics, wealth is significant, you should meet with all of your planning needs. If you set aside some money to treat yourself with your attorney as soon as possible. don’t already have a financial planner, to something you wouldn’t have You may want to make a new will and insurance agent, accountant, or bought or done before--it’s OK to have destroy the old one instead of simply attorney, now would be a good time to fun with some of your new money! making changes by adding a codicil. find professionals to guide you through this new experience. Carefully consider whether the Impact on insurance beneficiaries of your estate are Impact on investing capable of managing the inheritance It’s sad to say, but being wealthy on their own. For instance, if you have may make you more vulnerable to What will you do with your new minor children, you should consider lawsuits. Although you may be able
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assets? Consider these questions:
setting up a trust to protect their interests and control the age at which they receive their funds. It’s probably also a good idea to consult a tax attorney or financial professional to look into the amount of federal estate tax and state death taxes that your estate may have to pay upon your death; if necessary, discuss ways to minimize them.
Giving it all away--or maybe just some of it Is gift giving part of your overall plan? You may want to give gifts of cash or property to your loved ones or to your favorite charities. It’s a good idea to wait until you’ve come up with a financial plan before giving or lending money to anyone, even family members. If you decide to give or lend any money, put everything in writing. This will protect your rights and avoid hurt feelings down the road. In particular, keep in mind that:
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 split the gift) •If you pay the school directly, you can give an unlimited amount to pay for someone’s education without having to pay gift tax (you can do the same with medical bills) •If you make a gift to charity during your lifetime, you may be able to deduct the amount of the gift on your income tax return, within certain limits, based on your adjusted gross income Registered Representative of and Securities products offered through Capital Synergy Partners, Member FINRA/SIPC. 4400 MacArthur Blvd #850, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (888) 277-1974 Herek Financial and Capital Synergy Partners are Unaffiliated Entities
•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
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-Property age -Square footage -Bedrooms and bathrooms -Condition of property -Upgrades and features Real estate agents are professionally trained in adjusting for these variables to arrive at a true comparison.
3 Understand the Trade-Offs Finally, initiate a conversation with your real estate agent about a critical question: Do you want to sell your home for top dollar, or do you want to sell it as quickly as possible?
Some homeowners and agents jointly make a strategic decision to slightly under price their homes, just by a Ask your real estate agent to small amount, to facilitate a quick sale. walk through the comps with you, These are self-described “motivated explaining how he or she arrived at the sellers” who want to unload their home final numbers. You might find yourself as quickly as possible. They may be pleasantly surprised at how much your moving to another state, for example, property is worth. or they may need to sell their current home before they can buy another Ask About CBx one.
Agent Will Look for How to Price 1 Your 2 Comps Your Home
By Sharon Lee Trying to price your home to sell? Not sure how much it’s worth? Read some of these pointers and determine the right price for your home.
Let’s take a moment to explain the concept of “comparable” properties, and how these relate to the unique features in your home. This is what your agent will weigh when he or she is determining a price for your home.
Let’s illustrate this with an example. Imagine that you own a threebedroom, two-bath single-family You’re contemplating listing your home built in 1990. Three neighboring home on the market, but you’re not single-family residences have recently sure how much its worth. You have sold for $280,000 to $330,000, so a vague idea about a general price you presume your home value is range, but you want a more accurate somewhere within that range. But that understanding. assumption might not be accurate. Don’t worry – you’re not going to need Your neighbor’s homes feature different qualities than yours. Your to determine the price of the home neighbor’s house has four bedrooms; yourself. Your real estate agent is a another neighbor has only one and a listing price expert! Your agent will guide you through the process, helping half baths. One house has a fireplace you understand how much your home and swimming pool; another has a larger yard. One has Viking appliances. may be worth and how quickly it may sell, based on a wide and complex array One neighbor has hardwoods of market conditions and variables. throughout, while another has wall-towall carpet. One is sold as-is. Are you Your agent will consider factors starting to see the differences? like the home’s characteristics and Your agent can’t just look at the raw market comparables when they’re sales numbers for these houses. To determining a price. Here are some arrive at an accurate pricing picture, of some of the factors that agents your agent must adjust the sales consider when they’re pricing your numbers based on variables such as: home.
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CBx is a proprietary platform that homebuyers, home sellers, and real estate agents use in order to make the process of determining an accurate valuation of your home run more smoothly. Ask your agent to explain the many special features of CBx when you’re pricing your home. Your agent will explain how it is a useful solution for determining the best price for your property.
That being said, however, there are many ways you can position your home for a quick sale at full price. Making small improvements, such as fresh paint and exterior landscaping, can be effective at creating a “wow” factor. What is called “Staging” your home is another great way to entice buyers to make an offer. Speak with your agent about how you can price your home for top dollar, without sacrificing speed.
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Don’t Be Afraid to Negotiate
counteroffer and see where that takes you. The buyer just might accept it.
Odds are, a buyer is going to make you an offer for less than your home’s listing price. Unless you are swamped with offers, you don’t necessarily want to ignore the ones that seem too low. It might be an attempt by the buyer to get you to negotiate with him or her. Make a
Although you might want to list your home for $450,000, if similar homes are selling for $250,000, things just won’t work out. Knowing what’s going on in local real estate when you’re trying to sell and being as flexible as possible will help you get the best price you can for your home.
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AUCTIONS Thursday, August 24 Fun - Fellowship - Fundraising There is something for everyone at a Friends of NRA event. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is brimming with excitement. Whether you’re keeping an eye on that unique item in the silent auction, trying your luck at the game tables, or just dining on some delicious food, you’ll be sure to have a good time. It’s a family-friendly event chock-full of everything from exclusive, limited edition merchandise, firearms, knives, art, jewelry, and more. Not to mention all the great people you’ll meet in the process!
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