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YOUR FREE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PERSONAL FINANCE, MUSIC & CLASSIFIEDS NEWSWEEKLY
LIVE & LOCAL The Personics
SPORTS Husker Gymnastics
DINING Paddy McGown’s
EVENTS Millard & Dundee Days
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TAINMENT, PERSONAL YOUR FREE ARTS, ENTER
FINANCE, MUSIC
LIVE & LOCAL The Personics
SPORTS
Husker Gymnastics
FOCUS ON THIS WEEK! DINING
Paddy McGown’s
EVENTS
Millard & Dundee Days
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13 THIS WEEKS FEATURE 16 EARTHWEEK
Diary of a Changing World By Steve Newman
18 DINING 20 SPORTS Focus on Sports-
22 LIVE & LOCAL
The Personics – Going Strong for Three Decades By Andy Roberts
24 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
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EVENTS Thursday, August 24 Art Banner Reception Ted & Wally’s Benson | 5p Join us for a reception at Ted and Wallys to celebrate the installation of a new public art project on Maple St! Featuring original work by: Chikadibia Ebirim, Katie Temple, Sophie Newell, Byron Anway, Jess Benjamin, Caitlin Hochwender, Soleil Ramsey, Harrison Martin, Chase Couture, Holly Whitcomb, Jenette Altman, Jessica Riggle, Laura Hopp, Mike Rowen, Ruby Rose Kelley, Victoria Georgieva Beer provided by Benson Brewery !! ----------------------------------------------Friday, August 25 Kimmel Harding Nelson Residents Gallery Reception UNO Art Gallery | 4:30p 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, 68182 ----------------------------------------------Saturday, August 26 BFF Workshop Series & Mural Tour Join Benson First Friday & Petshop for a day to celebrate and connect with the amazing artists, musicians and makers in our community. Get your hands dirty and learn from working artists who are generously sharing their passion and craft in a series of workshops. We’ll end the day with a FREE public Drink & Draw Happy Hour, followed by a guided mural walk through the streets of Benson. Choose from a selection of workshops covering visual art, writing, movement, photography and more. Zywiec Get an All Day Pass ($25) and choose 3 workshops. Or register for individual workshops ($10) based on availablility. All workshops are beginner friendly. No experience needed.
Materials are provided. Space is limited! Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bffworkshop-series-mural-walk-tickets-36975788579 ( Walk-ins Welcome, but space not guaranteed ) ***Classes are discounted for Friends of BFF Members! To find out more about Friends of BFF, visit our website: http://www.bensonfirstfriday.com/friends-of-bff.html Petshop, 2725 N 62nds Street, 68104
EXHIBITS Three Part Harmony The Little Gallery & Benson Underground Film Forum Exhibit on display thru August 31 If there’s one artist in the family, chances are there may be others. Such is the case for longtime Omaha theatre and music educator Carole Waterman and daughters Lisa Kalentjakos and Marie Adams. The three will showcase their efforts at Benson’s little gallery in August with Three Part Harmony, an intertwining of painting, sculpture and other art objects. ----------------------------------------------Tim Burton Tribute Art Show Hot Shops Art Center 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, 68102 Over 50 Local and Regional artists have created Tim Burton inspired artwork for display. The show will run through August 27th. Gallery Open Mon-Fri 9a-5p ----------------------------------------------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
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---------------------------------------------UNO Art Gallery 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 Durham Museum 724 S 12th St., Omaha, 68102 801 S 10th St., Omaha, 68108 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Blue Pomegranate Gallery Great Plains Black History Museum 17305 Davenport St, Omaha, 68118 7400 Dodge St., Omaha 68114 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cooper Brown Art Joslyn Art Museum 2215 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dundee Gallery Omaha Children’s Museum 4916 Underwood Ave, Omaha, 68132 500 S 20th St., Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gallery 72 Strategic Air Command & Aerospace 1806 Vinton St., Omaha, 68108 Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, 68003 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gallery 1516 PERFORMING ARTS 1516 Leavenworth St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Garden of the Zodiac Holland Performing Arts Center 1046 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 13th & Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hot Shops Omaha Community Playhouse 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, 68102 6915 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hugo Art Galleries Orpheum Theater 2718 Pacific St., Omaha, 68105 409 S Sixteenth St., Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------Joslyn Art Museum UPCOMING 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Lewis Art Gallery 8600 Cass St., Omaha, 68114 ---------------------------------------------MANGELSEN Images of Nature 1115 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Modern Arts Midtown 3615 Dodge St., Omaha, 68131 Letting Go by Laurie Sewell-Muller Old Market Artists Gallery Opening September 1, 7p at Star Deli 1034 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 “Letting Go is an exhibition about ---------------------------------------------many things: New beginnings, loss, the Passageway Gallery openness of the mind, the openness 417 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 of the body, memories of old love, ---------------------------------------------thoughts of new love, the feeling of the Petshop Gallery unknown, and the feeling of the famil2725 N 62nd St., Omaha, 68104 iar. Some of the works in this exhibi---------------------------------------------tion are new, some are old. They are all The Little Gallery & Underground Film part of a journey and each one tells the Forum 5901 Maple St., 68104 tale of a feeling in time. Many are like ---------------------------------------------personal meditations and exist only as The Union for Contemporary Art the memory of those moments.” 2417 Burdette St., Omaha, 68111 -Laurie Sewell-Muller
GALLERIES
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Thursday, August 22- 27 Millard Days Anderson Park In the summer of 1964, the Millard Jaycees hosted an afternoon barbcue in the park to celebrate a successful charter year. Now over 50 years later, Millard Days is a full week of activities, including parade, carshow, carnival and Family day activities. Millard Days organized by a committee of several Millard area groups. Millard Days Schedule: Tuesday, Aug 22 Carnival:
5p - 10p
Wednesday, Aug 23 Carnival: Beer Garden: River City Pineapple Co.
5p - 10p 6p - 11p 7pm - 10p
Thursday, Aug 24 Carnival: Beer Garden: Jason Earl Acoustic Show Free Shuttle
5p - 10p 6p - 11p 7p - 10p 7p - 11p
Friday, Aug 25 Carnival: Beer Garden: Lemon Fresh Day Free Shuttle
5p - 10p 6p - 12a 7p - 11p 7p - 12a
- starting at 9PM - Mini Food Festival - Giant outdoor games Free | Open to the Public, Dog-Friendly Save the date for the last Night Market of the season on Friday, September 22! ----------------------------------------------Saturday, August 26 High Vibe Festival Aksarben Village | 8a-11p Omahas FIRST Yoga festival!! Come join the fun festivities and practice and balance of life. Filled with outstanding teachers, plant based goods and good vibes!! A 5K run, Live Music with Satchel Grande and Funktrek (donation based concert, open to the pubilc), Yoga all day, Plant-Based Food, conscious workshops, good vibes and lots of LOVE! Omaha’s first ever yoga music and plant-based food festival, August 26 in Stinson Park. High Vibe Festival-
For volunteer opportunities sponsorship and pricing info email highvibefestival@gmail.com or like us on Facebook and message any questions @highvibefestival Saturday, Aug 26 ----------------------------------------------Parade 11a Saturday, August 26 Carnival: 11:30a Dundee Days | 8:30am 5 Minute Drive (BluesEd) 1p - 3p Schedule of events: Beer Garden: Noon - Midnight “Rundee” 5K fun run - 8:30a Jason Earl Band 7p - 11p Pancake Breakfast - 8a - 11a Free Shuttle 7p -12a Farmer’s Market - 8a - 12p Parade - 10:30a Check online at www.millarddays.com Dundee Bank Street Olympics for more information. Vendors and Neighborhood Booths ----------------------------------------------- Food Trucks Friday, August 25 Music/Beer Garden - 4p - 11p Turner Park Night Market Turner Park at Midtown Crossing | 6p If you have any questions about being Come out to the August edition of the a sponsor, or vendor, or any general Turner Park Night Market, including: questions, please email - Vendor Village, featuring nearly 40 DundeeDayOMA@gmail.com. local makers ----------------------------------------------- Live music, hosted by Hear Nebraska Saturday, August 26 - Moonlight Yoga with Lora McCarville Junkin on the Hills
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Vendors will be joining at Three hills for our 4th junk event.. Junk• Antiques•vintage•one of a kind• August 26 9a-6p August 27 10a-4p Three Hills Event Center 6251 G Rd, Nebraska City, 68410 ----------------------------------------------Saturday & Sunday August 26, 27 2017 Midwest Pirate Fest Bellevue Berry Farms | 11a It’s the annual Midwest Pirate Fest! Set sail to the Bellevue Berry Farm, with its Pirates’ Port, complete with a stranded pirate ship and Pirate’s Pub tavern. Spend time in the Enchanted Forest, bounce about in the inflated pirate boat, or feel the wind in yer face on the Heave-Ho pirate ship swing! There’s more to do than ever before with multiple live stage performances,
$100 in cash treasure hunts, hands-on games, free make & take activities, daily children’s scavenger hunts and learning demonstrations for the whole family! Our artisan exhibits, sea-side marketplace, and great festival foods will make a well-rounded nautical adventure for everyone attending. Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch 11001 S 48th St, Papillion, Nebraska 68133 ----------------------------------------------Sunday, August 27 Family Day at Millard Days Located south of the Omaha Police Station (13605 Millard Ave) in the large white tent, Family Fun and Safety Day promises to provide a day filled with fun activities including Kiddie Pedal Pushers Tracktor Pull and entertainment for the entire family. Finish
the day with the free Ice Cream Social. Check online at www.millarddays.com for more information. ----------------------------------------------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 ----------------------------------------------If you would like to see your event listed, email getintofocus@gmail.com -----------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------New Challenger, Pangaea, My Last Request & King Me Omaha Fashion Week presents Lookout Lounge, 7p The Passion ----------------------------------------------Omaha DesignCenter, 6p Jason Earl Acoustic Show ----------------------------------------------- Millard Days, 7p Daddy Mac & The Flak ----------------------------------------------Ozone Lounge, 6:30p The Pluckin Nutz ----------------------------------------------- SumTur Amphitheater, 7:30p Adrenaline Mob ----------------------------------------------Bouorbon Saloon, 7p DJ Wild Wes ----------------------------------------------- Kozee Lounge, 8p Bike Night ----------------------------------------------Bushwacker’s Saloon, 7p Paa Kow ----------------------------------------------- Reverb Lounge, 8p River City Pineapple Co. ----------------------------------------------Millard Days, 7p BFF Femme Fest Showcase feat. ----------------------------------------------- Badland Girls & Tracy Mauk Ray’s Piano Party Barley Street, 9p Mr. Toad’s, 7p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sweet Tea The Lillingtons, Avenues, The Killigans, Harney Street Tavern, 9p Heatwaves & Liar Wire ----------------------------------------------Lookout Lounge, 8p Open Jam Night ----------------------------------------------- The Down Under Lounge, 9p Dead Man Winter feat. Dave Simonett ----------------------------------------------from Trampled Mic Check Showcase 7 with Foolie The Waiting Room, 8p Auto, Twin, Pocket Peet & more ----------------------------------------------- The Waiting Room, 9p Comedy Open Mic with Dusty Stehl Barley Street, 9p FRIDAY AUGUST 25 ----------------------------------------------BYOV- Bring Your Own Vinyl w/ Zach Friedman Open Mic NIght Harney Street Tavern, 9p Crane Coffee, 5p ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------Music Crush Wednesdays Sweet Tea Music Reverb Lounge, 10p Growler USA, 5p ----------------------------------------------Night Market THURSDAY AUGUST 24 Turner Park, 6p ----------------------------------------------Albert Castiglia Sounds Of The Summer with Chrome Lounge, 6p Shadow Lake Towne Center, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------Kevin Kelley Fork in the Road Ozone Lounge, 6:30p Ameristar, 7p ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------Southern Fryed One2Go Ameristar, 7p Brick Street Tavern, 7p ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------Bike Night with Banjo Loco Avaricious Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 7p Cottonwood Cove, 7p
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----------------------------------------------Big Jay Oakerson Funny Bone, 7p ----------------------------------------------Midwest Dirty Fest with This Dirty Thieves, Still Standing, Bare Bones, Downhearted & more Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Lemon Frseh Day Millard Days, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Mighty Shipwrecks Soaring Wings Vineyard, 7p ----------------------------------------------Krimson Karma, The Rising Plague & Molten!, Wired Pub & Grill, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Power 106.9 presents Lecrae, J. Crum, Enjoli, Phippa, Slowdown, 8p -----------------------------------------------
Ranch Bowl Reunion Night One with Chesire Gin, Stepchild, Headspace The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Traveling Mercies, The Roseline, Samuel Scott McCumber Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Taxi Driver Boogies West, 9p ----------------------------------------------Rat Pack Jazz Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------Domestic Blend Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 9p -----------------------------------------------
Hott 2 Trott Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Big Dawg’s CD Release Party Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Hookt The Hangout, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Radio Electric The Sociable Inn, 9p ----------------------------------------------Uncle Dan’s Birthday Bash featuring Slow Stoics The Down Under Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Layden & The Lion, Mim Aparo O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p ----------------------------------------------Interrogated The Backline, 10p
SATURDAY AUGUST 26 Midwest Pirate Fest Bellevue Berry Farm, 11a ----------------------------------------------Fall Festival St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 11a ----------------------------------------------Fork in the Road Ameristar, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Steelwoods Bourbon Saloon, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Bishops Breaker’s Bay Bar at Fun Plex, 7p ----------------------------------------------Drive-In Movie featuring Falconwood Park, 7p ----------------------------------------------Quartus SumTur Amphitheater, 7p ----------------------------------------------We Live Weekly featuring K3rtis, Tylynn & more The Omaha Rockets Kanteen, 7p ----------------------------------------------Linoma Mashers Dundee Day, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Ranch Bowl Reunion Night Two with Twitch, Flurry, Noizewave, Dead Echoes & more The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Revolutionary Party! feat. Conny Franko, Buggy Lewis & more Milk Run, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------The Fergusons, Hogan & Moss, Jesse Hunter Barley Street Tavern, 9p
----------------------------------------------Luke Johnson Copacabana Cocktails, 9p ----------------------------------------------Mike’s Birthday Bash feat. Elton Dan & Linda Ronstadt Tribute Bands Cottonwood Cove, 9p ----------------------------------------------Music Vs Comedy A Fundraiser for Krystal Gable featuring Fallen Reign, Superchucks & The Broken Skulls Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------Charlie Burton Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Joystick Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dustin Prinz CD Release Show Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Lil Red & The Medicated Moose Band The Down Under, 9p ----------------------------------------------Fever & The Funkhouse Whiskey Roadhouse, 9p ----------------------------------------------Armful of Tiger Lillies, Bokr Tov, Honestly Whatever O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p
SUNDAY AUGUST 27 Midwest Pirate Fest Bellevue Berry Farm, 11a ----------------------------------------------4th Annual Jam N Gears, Cool Cars & No Entry Fee featuring Banjo Loco, Prairie Gators, Prime Time Pickers, Hector Anchondo, The Willards, Blind Dog & the Quarter Million Dollar Band, Filter Kings, Lash Larue & The Hired Guns G. I. Forum, 12p ----------------------------------------------The Perrys Krug Park, 12p ----------------------------------------------Rick Spurgin Soaring Wings Vineyard, 2p ----------------------------------------------SumTur Sunday Unplugged featuring Intergeneration Orchestra SumTur Amphitheater, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Jazz with Luigi Inc. Mr. Toad, 9p
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MONDAY AUGUST 28 Gooch & His Las Vegas Big Band Ozone Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Kevin Morby with Shannon Lay Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Flux Amuck, Fields of Murder, Primal Waters, The Down under, 9p
TUESDAY AUGUST 29 Scott Evans Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------New Humans Jambo Cat, 7p ----------------------------------------------Larry & His Flask, The Hooten Hallers, Dummy Head Torpedo Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Bleached Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Ripe The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Mugen Hoso, The Boner Killerz Brother’s Lounge, 9p
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new master of the slide guitar” by the Montreaux Jazz Festival.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2017/2018 OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS SEASON PERFORMANCES More than 35 performances for all audiences - from Broadway to Game of Thrones – make up the season, which runs through June 2018 Tickets for more than 35 of Omaha Performing Arts’ 2017/2018 performances are now on sale. This year’s season features stage productions and music for everyone, from Broadway showstoppers DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID, WAITRESS and AN AMERICAN IN PARIS to acclaimed family and jazz artists like Siro-A, Arturo Sandoval and Jack Broadbent, dubbed “the
Tickets start as low as $11. They can be purchased though Ticket Omaha at TicketOmaha.com, 402.345.0606 or at the Ticket Omaha office inside the Holland Performing Arts Center, 13th and Douglas Streets. Tickets remain on sale through the performance date or until they are sold out. The 2017/2018 Season performances now on sale include: B - The Underwater Bubble Show October 7, 2017 | 3:00 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall
Directed by visionary Tony®-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically acclaimed Academy Award®winning film, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan.
Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID Nov 07 2017 to Nov 12 2017 Orpheum Theater An under-the-sea sensation! With music by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken, this beautiful Broadway hit is based on your favorite Disney® film! Come fall in love with the magic for the first time – or all over again. Jack Broadbent November 16, 2017 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall
Wynonna & The Big Noise: Roots & Revival Tour October 12, 2017 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage November 18, 2017 | 1:00 & 4:00 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall
SHATNER’S WORLD: We Just Live In it October 26, 2017 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall FINDING NEVERLAND October 10 to October 15 Orpheum Theater
Festival of South African Dance November 3, 2017 | 8:00 PM - Holland Center | Kiewit Hall
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Shopkins Live! Shop It Up! November 27, 2017 | 6:30 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall
Curly Martin & Friends: No Place Like Home February 2, 2018 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hal
Siro-A: The Techno Circus March 8, 2018 | 7:00 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall
Seven Things I’ve Learned: An Evening with Ira Glass December 2, 2017 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall Joyful Noise: A Gospel Christmas ft. Salem Baptist Church December 3, 2017 | 4:00 & 7:00 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall
Straight No Chaser: The Speakeasy Tour December 6, 2017 | 7:30 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall The Hip Hop Nutcracker December 9, 2017 | 8:00 PM Orpheum TheaterSlosburg Hall WAITRESS December 12-17, 2017 - Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall
Spectrum Dance Theater: A Rap on Race January 9, 2018 | 7:30 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I Jan 16 2018 to Jan 21 2018 Orpheum Theater Two worlds collide in the Lincoln Center Theater production of this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical, directed by Bartlett Sher. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.”
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Feb 13 2018 to Feb 18 2018 Orpheum Theater AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is the new Tony Award®-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. YAMATO the Drummers of Japan February 14, 2018 | 7:00 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall National Geographic Live: Rhinos, Rickshaws, and Revolutions with photojournalist Ami Vitale February 20, 2018 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall
The Hot Sardines March 8, 2018 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall René Marie March 15, 2018 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall National Geographic Live: Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous with paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim March 20, 2018 | 7:30 PM - Holland Center | Kiewit Hall Che Malambo March 22, 2018 | 7:30 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall Hypnotic Brass Ensemble April 19, 2018 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall
Billy Childs Quartet January 26, 2018 | 8:00 PM - Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall
Chris Potter February 23, 2018 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall
SFJAZZ Collective: The Music of Miles Davis April 26, 2018 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall
Moscow Festival Ballet presents Cinderella January 27, 2018 | 8:00 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall
MUSICAL THRONES: A Parody March 2, 2018 | 8:00 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall
Kenny G April 28, 2018 | 8:00 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall
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An Evening with David Sedaris May 7, 2018 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall
Arturo Sandoval: The Dear Diz Tour May 17, 2018 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall
Jessica Lang Dance May 10, 2018 | 7:30 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall (more) Davina and the Vagabonds May 11, 2018 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall National Geographic Live: Life on the Vertical with climber Mark Synnott May 22, 2018 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall
WICKED May 16-June 3, 2018 Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall
More details and pricing information are available at Ticket Omaha at 402.345.0606, TicketOmaha.com or at the Ticket Omaha office inside the Holland Performing Arts Center, 13 th and Douglas. All productions, performers, prices, dates and times are subject to change.
WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin – smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships… until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”
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Diary of a Changing World
By Steve Newman
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Fish are seeking out the microplastic debris that pollutes the world’s oceans because the material smells similar to their natural prey, according to a new study. Lead researcher Matthew Savoca of the US agency NOAA says that as plastic floats and breaks apart in the ocean, it becomes covered by biological material such as algae, making the debris look and smell like food. The plastic works its way through the food webs and sometimes winds up in seafood meals for humans. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organisation released a report this month that says little is known about just how much plastic is being consumed by animals and how it could be affecting human health.
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freak wildfires in the rugged scrubland Looming Famine of western Greenland, where authorities are warning residents to Conflict in Yemen, remain clear of the blazes. Somalia, South Sudan and northeastern Nigeria is Some of the fires have raged since threatening 20 million people with July 31, and freakish heat that famine, the UN warns. brought Greenland’s all-time hottest temperature of 24.8 degrees Celsius The Security Council asks warring on August 10 has not eased the fire parties to allow aid to reach those danger. affected. The UN describes the situation as the largest humanitarian Local reports say the largest in the crisis since the world body was formed series of blazes has burned about in 1945. 1,200 hectares and is part of what NASA describes as an “exceptional” The 15-member Security Council number of wildfires in Greenland so expressed “deep concern that far this year. ongoing conflicts and violence
have devastating -75° humanitarian Vostok, consequences and Antarctica hinder effective humanitarian responses in the short, medium and long term and are therefore a major cause of famine.”
Blotted by Pollution Pollution from mining around parts of the Coral Sea may be responsible for a species of sea snake turning black, according to researchers. The turtle-headed sea snake
An area of disturbed weather that blew off the African coast nearly two weeks earlier formed into Hurricane Gert off the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. • Typhoon Banyan and Tropical Storm Jova churned the waters of the Pacific.
Greenland Fires Record heat has sparked
Some of the peat fires burning in western Greenland, as seen by the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite.
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On the left is a sea snake living around Coral Sea pollution, compared to one of the same species on the right from cleaner waters. Photo: Current Biology
typically looks like a black-and-white banded candy cane in its habitat near Australia. But Rick Shine and colleagues at the University of Sydney found that some living in polluted areas northeast of Brisbane, off the French overseas territory of New Caledonia, and in a Queensland barrier reef atoll once used as a bombing range have turned nearly black. They also found the blackened sea snakes shed their skins twice as often as their lighter counterparts, perhaps in an adaptation to living in polluted waters.
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and much thicker ice toward Arctic Canada and Alaska, where shipping opportunities may be decades away, even with the dramatic warming going on in the Arctic.
Earthquakes Schools and office buildings around Manila were evacuated after a magnitude 6.2 temblor struck just south of the Philippine capital. • Earth movements were also felt in Sumatra, southern Peru, southern Botswana and southwestern Turkey.
Sea ice has thinned so much along Russia’s Arctic coast in recent years that commercial shipping can now be conducted there with ice-hardened tankers between July and December. There were 19 full Arctic transits between the Atlantic and Pacific last year, but the construction of 15 new ice-going vessels means that number could soon become far greater. Winds that have helped thin Russia’s young sea ice have also blown older
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The Legend Continues
By Focus Omaha The road to business ownership often takes a strange path, and it certainly did for this couple. They had been joking around for a long time about starting a bar, but it wasn’t until Dan suffered a work-related neck injury that they began to take other options seriously. As it turns out, Dan Emsick grew up a block away from the Lampey brothers who owned McFly’s, the long-time popular watering hole at 45th and Center. They started talking about what they might do after the failure of a previous owner. Regarding the previous owner Emsick said, “He wasn’t from this community . . . His management style seemed to create big problems.” One thing led to another and they decided, after conferring with Lisa’s family, who own Dinker’s Tavern, that buying the former Mcfly’s would be a good fit.
changed the name to Paddy McGown’s - a play on his mother’s maiden name, Patricia McGown - and opened for business about two weeks ago. Lisa and her mother, Joyce Synewiecki, who was instrumental in helping bring the Dinker’s menu to prominence, created the menu together for this venture. Lisa is shuffling school, fulltime nursing, and kitchen duties to make things work. “This wouldn’t even be possible without her vision and support,” Emsick said.
First, it starts with the shell, and this one is cooked to golden, flaky perfection. Second, the Thousand Island dressing is on the side. This is important because most Reuben Egg Rolls have the sauce on the inside which makes it one hot mess (pun intended). This egg roll is one side order that you definitely must try, and at $7.95, why wouldn’t you? You won’t be disappointed.
He said Paddy McGown’s will be differently because he is, “Making sure the food is consistent, keeping the grill Homemade Onion Rings- Yes! open seven days a week, and having Not the thick floury frozen competitive drink specials.” ones that are served by many establishments, these are the On to the food! real deal. They have just a hint of secret spices that make a big Corned Beef Sandwich- Hot corned difference in flavor. By using fresh beef on two slices of rye. Yes, it’s onions, they’re cooked perfectly. that simple. This baby is served with Not crunchy and undercooked horseradish on the side and the best like the frozen jobbies. A big hit! part of this sandy (besides only being Not to mention, they’re only $6.95) is that they let the meat do the $5.95. talking. No mayo needed or provided here. Great sandwich! Specials Reuben Egg Rolls- A new twist on a favorite (Reuben Sandwiches) that’s becoming more and more familiar to diners. The twist comes in two parts.
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Thursday night they have $2 domestic beers from 6-close Football Saturday $12 Domestic Buckets and $2 Drafts Sundays Paddy McGown’s is a Bloody Mary bar from 11-2. They also have the NFL Sunday Ticket. As Dan and his family say, “Eat-Drink- And Be Irish!” Paddy McGown’s, 4503 Center Street Open 11am-2am
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Huskers Announce Former Olympian Brooks as Assistant Coach
Brooks on Saturday as the newest addition to the Husker coaching staff.
Brooks finished first on high bar at the 2017 Winter Cup.
“We’re really excited to have somebody with his accomplishments joining our staff,” Kendig said. “He gets what we’re trying to do. He’s someone who’s had to persevere in his career, and his grit will mesh really well with our culture and chemistry. He will bring energy and enthusiasm and is passionate for the sport and we think he will be a great fit.”
Brooks was a member of the U.S. World Championship Team in both 2010 and 2015, while serving as an alternate in 2011. He finished sixth on high bar at both the 2010 and 2015 World Championships. Brooks won four gold medals and a silver medal at the Pacific Rim Championships in 2012, winning the team championship, all-around, still rings, high bar, while finishing second on pommel horse. He was also a member of the gold-medal winning squad in the 2014 Pacific Rim Championships team competition.
Brooks, who announced his official retirement from competition on Wednesday, is a former Olympic gymnast. Brooks was named to Lincoln- Nebraska women’s the five-man United States men’s gymnastics head coach Dan Kendig is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris gymnastics Olympic team and competed in He won gold on high bar at the U.S. Rio de Janeiro in 2016. The United States finished in fifth place overall at the 2016 Olympic Games, while Brooks finished 14th in the individual men’s all-around competition. At the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Brooks finished in first on the parallel bars, while finishing second in the all-around and on high bar as he earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team.
Chris Brooks
In one of his final competitions before his retirement,
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National Championships three times, in 2006, 2010 and 2015. Brooks also took silver on the parallel bars at the 2010 U.S. National Championships. He also posted silver-medal-winning performances in 2011 on high bar and in 2015 on parallel bars at the U.S. National Championships, while winning bronze on parallel bars in 2011 and 2012 and in the all-around in 2015. At the 2016 P&G Championships, he finished first on parallel bars and second in the all-around and on high bar, while taking in first on high bar, second on parallel bars and third in the all-around at the 2015 P&G Championships. He also won the allaround competition at the Winter Cup twice, in both 2011 and 2014.
Brooks was also an accomplished gymnast at the collegiate level. He was a four-year letter winner at Oklahoma where he was a seven-time AllAmerican. With the Sooners, Brooks led his team to a NCAA title in 2008, and a third-place team finish in 2009. He finished third on floor exercise as a senior in 2009.
Brooks said. “I’m really excited to be able to come right off of retiring earlier this week into such a strong athletic program. I hope to have a great impact on the team and learn a lot from the coaching staff at the same time.” Brooks will coach Nebraska’s vault and floor lineups.
“I’m ecstatic about the opportunity,”
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The Personics– Going Strong for Three Decades By Andy Roberts These folks are not the New Kids on the Block. That’s true in a number of ways. They are not the Boston boy band sensation from the 1980s that featured Donnie Wahlberg, but The Personics have been around almost as long. The Omaha-based five-piece cover band was founded in 1989 and played for a time before going on hiatus. They returned in 1998 and have been playing shows in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota ever since. How does that happen? “Friendship,” said Lisa Marcuccio, singer and rhythm guitarist for The Personics. “We really enjoy each other
and enjoy the music we play.” In addition to Marcuccio, The Personics are Nick Babics on lead guitar and vocals; Tomm Roland on drums and vocals; Mark Simonsen on bass, and Mark Quinn who handles vocals and occasional percussion. Quinn, who was the original drummer, is now up front with Marcuccio and singing. “The one person who’s been with me when the band started in ’89 was Mark Quinn,” she recalled. That continuity and friendship has created a bond that keeps the band rolling. “It’s great to look over at one of your bandmates . . . . after this many years, and see they’re having a good time,” she agreed. Once a four-piece band, The Personics take pride in playing a wide ranging set of popular tunes. “We do everything from Aretha Franklin and Pink to the Gin Blossoms and Bruno Mars,” Marcuccio said. “The focus is on making sure the people are able to get out there and dance, and if
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they’re up, keeping them up.” Other artists that end up on the set list include Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, Matchbox 20, Sheryl Crow, U2, and Bruno Mars. The combined vocal ability of The Personics is one of the band’s strengths. “We really concentrate on our vocals. I think we’ve got some really good layering of our vocals,” Marcuccio said. That allows the band to cover the wide range of material it features. The playing also is solid, she pointed out, and without technical assistance. “We play live right,” she said, meaning no digital audio technology (DAT) no pre-recorded vocals or sequencers. The Personics made a decision a while back to focus on cover tunes in this band.
“We used to play some originals when the band started out,” Marcuccio said. What they learned was that people who came to see them wanted to listen to familiar music. The band took that lesson to heart and they’ve stuck with it. “That’s not to say we each don’t have some original work,” she stressed. Marcuccio said they have found playing covers a necessity in order to play some of the larger clubs in town with the higher-paying jobs. Lately they have been doing a fair number of outdoor shows, but also play The Ozone and Two Fine Irishmen on a regular basis. Then there are the corporate events that pay well and where crowds usually demand music they know. “We love those private functions . . . weddings and corporate events,” she said. “You gotta play the bars to get the corporate events.”
Which is not an unpleasant thing, she admitted. “We love to play the bars . . . we’ve got a really good connection with them.” Once a year The Personics play a charity event and only the sound engineer gets paid. But the band will tell you, more than anything it is their friendships that ignite the fun for their fans. “I’m starting a second band and it’s really with people I played with in The Personics,” Marcuccio said. “When you’re comfortable with folks, you just stay with them. “We listen to what folks say about other bands; we just don’t have to deal with that . . . We’re pretty blessed that way.” It’s a blessing Marcuccio said The Personics plan to share for years to come. “Nobody has any plans to make The Personics go away,” she stated. “We’re going to keep playing as long as people want to hear us . . . Which hopefully is a long time.” There are, she knows, worse fates. “You live in Omaha, Nebraska, and you get to play music for people . . . it’s all good.” For more on The Personics: Facebook Pages - The Personics, Friends of the Personics
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Myths and Facts about Social Security By Mike Herek
Myth: Social Security will provide most of the income you need in retirement.
But it may be unwise to rely too heavily on Social Security, because to keep the system solvent, some changes will have to be made to it. The younger and wealthier you are, the more likely these changes will affect you. But whether retirement is years away or just around the corner, keep in mind that Social Security was never meant to be the sole source of income for retirees. As President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “The system is not intended as a substitute for private savings, pension plans, and insurance protection. It is, rather, intended as the foundation upon which these other forms of protection can be soundly built.” No matter what the future holds for Social Security, focus on saving as much for retirement as possible. You can do so by contributing to taxdeferred vehicles such as IRAs, 401(k) s, and other employer-sponsored plans, and by investing in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. When combined with your future Social Security benefits, your retirement savings and pension benefits can help ensure that you’ll have enough income to see you through retirement.
Myth: Social Security is only a retirement program.
Fact: It’s likely that Social Security will provide a smaller portion of retirement Fact: Social Security also offers income than you expect. disability and survivor’s benefits. There’s no doubt about it--Social Security is an important source of retirement income for most Americans. According to the Social Security Administration, more than nine out of ten individuals age 65 and older receive Social Security benefits.
With all the focus on retirement benefits, it’s easy to overlook the fact that Social Security also offers protection against long-term disability. And when you receive retirement or disability benefits, your family
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Once you reach full retirement age, you can earn as much as you want without affecting your Social Security Another valuable source of support for retirement benefit. But if you’re under your family is Social Security survivor’s full retirement age, any income that you earn may affect the amount of insurance. If you were to die, certain benefit you receive: members of your family, including your spouse, children, and dependent -If you’re under full retirement age, $1 parents, may be eligible for monthly in benefits will be withheld for every survivor’s benefits that can help $2 you earn above a certain annual replace lost income. limit. For 2017, that limit is $16,920. For specific information about the benefits you and your family members -In the year you reach full retirement may receive, visit the SSA’s website at age, $1 in benefits will be withheld for every $3 you earn above a certain www.socialsecurity.gov, or call 800annual limit until the month you reach 772-1213 if you have questions. full retirement age. If you reach full retirement age in 2017, that limit is Major Sources of Retirement $44,880. Income members may be eligible to receive benefits, too.
Even if your monthly benefit is reduced in the short term due to your earnings, you’ll receive a higher monthly benefit later. That’s because the SSA recalculates your benefit when you reach full retirement age, and omits the months in which your benefit was reduced.
Fast Facts & Figures About Social Security, 2016, Social Security Administration
Myth: If you earn money after you retire, you’ll lose your Social Security benefit.
Fact: Money you earn after you retire will only affect your Social Security benefit if you’re under full retirement age.
Myth: Social Security benefits are not taxable. Fact: You may have to pay taxes on your Social Security benefits if you have other income.
If the only income you had during the year was Social Security income, then your benefit generally isn’t taxable. But if you earned income during the year (either from a job or from self-employment) or had substantial investment income, then you might have to pay federal income tax on a
portion of your benefit. Up to 85% of your benefit may be taxable, depending on your tax filing status (e.g., single, married filing jointly) and the total amount of income you have.
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Help! My Home Isn’t Selling You listed your home for sale, but the home isn’t selling! Learn the simple things you can do to sell your home faster with Coldwell Banker real estate agents.
Depersonalize If your house has been on the market for six weeks or more without so much as a nibble of interest, it’s time to take a hard look at what might be putting buyers off.
Remove Evidence of Pets We love our four-legged friends, but their food and water dishes, crates, and even just hair on the carpet can be a big turn-off to buyers who don’t like animals.
If buyers can’t imagine themselves living in a home, they’ll be reluctant to make an offer.
If you know that someone is coming to look at your home, put the food dishes away, store the crate in the garage or outside, and make sure to remove all signs of pet fur and dander.
To make your home appealing, pack away all of your family pictures, child artwork, and mementos. Paint your walls a neutral color like beige, cream By Alexandra Filiaci or white. Pack away any polarizing You listed your home for sale with high or controversial pieces of artwork or decor. Depersonalize and try to make hopes. You love your property and your home look like a model home. you felt certain that it would sell in a reasonable amount of time. But it’s been several months since you listed it. Declutter Buyers like to see clean, wide-open You’ve had some interests and several living spaces. If you have physical or visual clutter in the room, you’re showings. You’ve received a few sending a message to the buyer that lowball offers. Maybe you’ve even you don’t have enough storage space. experienced the emotional turmoil of watching a contract fall apart. Regardless of the details, one fact is clear: your property is very much still for sale. What went wrong? What can you do? Here are 8 effective tips to facilitate a faster sale.
Don’t send that message. Instead, get those moving boxes and start packing. You may not have a contract yet, but if you minimize your possessions and declutter the space, you’ll make the rooms look larger and create the impression of having tons of storage space.
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Freshen Up the Space Don’t let buyers turn up their nose at your home. Smell is the first thing potential buyers notice when they walk into a house. Clean your home to get rid of any dusty or musty smells. If the weather is nice, open the windows to let your home air out. Install all-natural room fresheners or light scented candles in discreet places like the bathroom closet, laundry room, and garage. Choose a neutral and natural scent, like vanilla, rather than a pungent floral scent. You could also consider investing an essential oil diffuser to leave running during home showings. Sage, lemon, lavender, and cinnamon are all subtle, relaxing, and inviting scents that help brighten your living space.
Work on Curb Appeal Some buyers won’t even step into your home if they don’t think the property has curb appeal. Clean the windows and make sure that there are no visible cobwebs. Mow your yard and trim the edges, prune the bushes, plant fresh flowers, and spruce up your shutters by giving them a fresh coat of paint. You may even want to install a new mailbox and outdoor light fixtures. Consider an Affordable MiniRenovation Not everyone likes a fixer-upper. Stained carpets and less than appealing paint colors may look like dollars needed for (and the hassle of) renovation in the buyer’s eyes. Small renovations may lead to big payoff. Consider painting the walls a neutral color, installing a smart thermostat, replacing hardware and fixtures and other fairly inexpensive changes that will take away the label of a fixer-upper. Stage Like an Expert You’ve depersonalized, decluttered, renovated, and worked on curb appeal. Now it’s time to stage your home like a pro. Place brand new, neatly folded towels and candles in the bathroom. Place a
decorative bowl filled with bright red or green apples, lemons, or limes in the kitchen. Fill a clear glass cookie jar with fresh cookies on the kitchen counter. Ask Your Agent About Pricing If your home isn’t selling after you’ve done everything above, it’s time to talk to your real estate agent about adjusting the price. This is where your agent’s knowledge of your market and the amenities of your home come into play. If your home is priced competitively, buyers will feel like they’re getting a great deal. A $5,000-$10,000 reduction may be all it takes to motivate the right buyer. Make Your Home More Accessible Make your home available for showings. If you limit your home to pre-scheduled viewings, you’re definitely not going to be able to sell as quickly. If you’re flexible with when you allow buyers to come see your property, you’ll have a better chance of getting more foot traffic and more potential buyers into your home.
Sue Bayliss
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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 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 JERRY’S BAR 6301 Military Ave Happy Hour Prices ALL Day! JERZES 501 Olson Dr, Papillion, NE 68046 Daily Specials! 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 KOZEE LOUNGE 5813 N 60th St. Daily Drink Specials!
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
LOOKOUT LOUNGE 320 S 72nd St. EVERY DAY 4-7, MIDNIGHT - 2 AM $2 PBR, $2.50 Domestic Bottles , $3 Wells, $3 Fireball
PERRY’S PLACE 9652 Mockingbird Dr. Monday – Friday 4P – 7P $2.50 Domestic Pints, $6.50 Pitchers $2.75 Domestic Bottles & $3.50 Wells
MARYLEBONE 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
PITCH PIZZERIA 5021 Underwood Ave./ 17808 Burke M-F 3P-6P $5 off any appetizer $5 off any pizza
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 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 O’CONNORS IRISH PUB 1217 Howard St. M-TH- 4P-6P & FRI 2P-7P $1.00 off all Draft, Premium, and Domestic Wells PADDY’S McGOWN’S PUB & GRILL 4503 Center St. Happy Hour Specials from 3-6pm 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
PLANK SEAFOOD & PROVISIONS 1205 Howard St. Monday-Saturday 3-6:30 pm & Sunday Noon-8 pm
SMITTY’S GARAGE 3309 Oak View Drive EVERYDAY 3p-6p $2 Domestic Longnecks 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
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 RAILCAR MODERN AMERICAN KITCHEN 1814 N 144th St. M-F 3:30-6:30P $4 Well Drinks $3 Off Signature Cocktails RUSTY NAIL PUB 14210 Pierce Plz TIL 7PM MON - SAT & ALL DAY SUN $1.00 off all Alcholic Drinks SAINTS PUB ROANOKE M-F 2P-6P REVERSE: 10P to Close SCRIPTOWN 3922 Farnam M-F 4P - 6P $1 Off Beers & $1 Off Well Drinks THE SOCIABLE INN 4917 S 136TH ST M-F 2P-7P $2.50 Pints, $2.50 Domestic Bottles
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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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