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Diary of a Changing World By Steve Newman
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Focus on Sports- Records don’t always matter....really By Focus Omaha
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Lash LaRue & the Hired Guns – Shoot to Thrill – AC/DC Comes to Life in Omaha- By Andy Roberts
24 FINANCE
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Join us for a panel discussion about Diversity and Inclusion in the Omaha Theatre community.
EVENTS Saturday, September 30 | 10a On Work & Labor Great Plains Black History Museum 7400 Dodge St, Omaha, 68114 This workshop will discuss African Americans in Omaha Jobs. Workshop Facilitator will be LeClara Gilreath. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 30 | 11a Omaha Bicycle Art Tour Hop on your bicycle and tour the open studios of Omaha. The first annual Omaha Bicycle Art Tour will take place Saturday, September 30, 11-4pm. Omaha artists will open up their studios and let the public get an inside look of their creative process. Not only that, the community will have the opportunity to purchase art directly from local artists. OBAT is free and open to the public. No need to register or sign in. We have a suggested route, but you should take whatever path you are drawn to. It is a great opportunity to get on your bike and enjoy the city, or you can enjoy OBAT in the comfort of your car -- we don’t judge! Maps available online at www.dargerhq.org http://www.dargerhq.org/omaha-bicycle-art-tour-obat/ or at Omaha Bicycle Co. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 30 | 10a-4p Make-It Day for the Beads of Courage Crystal Forge, 1312 Izard St, Omaha Midwest Lampworkers Guild Invites you to Make-It Day for the Beads of Courage program at Omaha Children’s Hospital and Medical Center WHEN: Saturday, September 30, 2017, 10am-4pm WHERE: Crystal Forge Glassblowing Studio at Hot Shops Art Center 1312 Izard Street, Omaha NE, or 1301 Nicholas Street, Omaha NE (two entrances) WHAT TO EXPECT: Glass beadmaking
Artist Cooperative Gallery 405 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts This panel serves as a spotlight on the 724 S 12th St., Omaha, 68102 critical conversations that have been ---------------------------------------------bubbling beneath our theaters for a Blue Pomegranate Gallery long time. What are other cities doing 17305 Davenport St, Omaha, 68118 to address inequities in their com---------------------------------------------munities? How can you cast People Cooper Brown Art of Color without tokenizing? What 2215 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 Artists of color ARE already doing on ---------------------------------------------and blown glass demonstrations, the scene? Dundee Gallery Sponsor-A-Bead exhibits, 100% Sales Panelists include: De Chap, Echelle 4916 Underwood Ave, Omaha, 68132 Benefit Childers, Kathy Tyree, Nik Whitcomb ---------------------------------------------SPECIAL: Beads of Courage kids and and Wai Yim. Moderates by Regina Gallery 72 siblings will receive a special bead for Palmer. 1806 Vinton St., Omaha, 68108 stopping by! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an important night to hear the multi-faceted voices of Omaha lead Gallery 1516 Saturday, September 30 | 1p-6p this timely discussion, to ask questions, 1516 Leavenworth St., Omaha, 68102 26th Annual Fort Omaha drop ego and engage with one another ---------------------------------------------Intertribal Powwow on a level beyond face value. Garden of the Zodiac Metropolitan Community College 1046 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 Fort Omaha Campus GALLERIES ---------------------------------------------3000 fort street, Omaha, 68111 Hot Shops Join us at the 26th Annual Fort Omaha Anderson Enterprises 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, 68102 Intertribal Powwow at Metro Com15418 W Center Rd, Omaha, 68144 ---------------------------------------------munity College’s Fort Omaha campus ---------------------------------------------Hugo Art Galleries located off of North 30th St. Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Old Market 2718 Pacific St., Omaha, 68105 The powwow honors the traditional ---------------------------------------------dance, music, artistry, oral history and 1108 Jackson St., Omaha, 68102 Joslyn Art Museum foods of various tribes across Nebras- ---------------------------------------------2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 ka and the surrounding region including, but not limited to, Northern Ponca, Omaha, Santee Sioux and Winnebago. This one-day event features a ceremonial gourd dance, study circle, opening blessing, hands-on children’s activities, a princess contest, intertribal dancing and a retreating of colors demonstration. ----------------------------------------------Letting Go: a solo exhibition by Laurie Sewell-Muller Star Deli, 6114 Military Ave., Omaha Show will be open through September 30th. ----------------------------------------------Friday, October 6 at 7p - 9 p Next Week Up & Up by Bradley Miller Star Deli, 6114 Military Ave., Omaha Up & Up is my exhibition of recent silk screens, photographs and paintings. The exhibition coincides with Benson First Friday artwalk and is free and open to the public. Show will be open through October 30th 2017. The opening reception is from 7p to 9p on October 6th. ----------------------------------------------Sunday, October 1 Diversity/ Inclusion panel discussion The Union for Contemporary Art 2423 North 24th Street, Omaha, 68110
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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 ---------------------------------------------Old Market Artists Gallery 1034 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Passageway Gallery 417 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Petshop Gallery 2725 N 62nd St., Omaha, 68104 ---------------------------------------------The Little Gallery & Underground Film Forum 5901 Maple St., 68104 ---------------------------------------------The Union for Contemporary Art 2417 Burdette St., Omaha, 68111 ---------------------------------------------UNO Art Gallery 6001 Dodge St., Omaha, 68182 ---------------------------------------------White Crane Gallery 1032 Howard St, Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Zombie Art & Glass Gallery 6001 Maple St., Omaha, 68104
MUSEUMS Durham Museum 801 S 10th St., Omaha, 68108 ---------------------------------------------Great Plains Black History Museum 7400 Dodge St., Omaha 68114 ---------------------------------------------Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Omaha Children’s Museum 500 S 20th St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, 68003
PERFORMING ARTS Holland Performing Arts Center 13th & Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132 -----------------------------------------------Orpheum Theater 409 S Sixteenth St., Omaha, NE 68102 ----------------------------------------------
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September 28 – October 1 Cirque Italia Westroads Mall, 10000 California St, Omaha, 68114 The 1ST water circus is COMING TO YOU Sept 28 - Oct 1 at the Westroads Mall! Cirque Italia is going to be here for ONE WEEK ONLY! Tickets are available at cirqueitalia.com or by phone at 941-704-8572. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 30 | 7a Hy-Vee Pinky Swear 5K & Fun Run Lewis & Clark Landing The Hy-Vee® Pinky Swear 5K & Fun Run connects fitness and fundraising to support kids with cancer in your community and across the country. All ages and fitness levels are invited to become keepers of the pinky swear promise through an inspiring run/walk
and family fitness festival in honor of All-Star kids with cancer! ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 30 | 8:30a - 2p Buddy Walk Down Syndrome Alliance Stinson Park in Aksarben Village 2285 S 67th Street, Omaha, 68106 Join us in Stinson Park while we take a walk in the park with our Buddy! There will be fun activities for all ages, food, drinks, and face painting, and more! ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 30 | 10a Miles for Madonna 2017 This year’s event will again include a 5K run and 1-mile walk as well as a kid’s zone with face painting, balloons and games. Enjoy the photo booth, snacks, sponsor booths and giveaway drawings too! The event will take place
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at Shelter 5/the boat dock at Zorinsky Lake in Omaha. The 5K will start at 10:00 a.m. with the 1-mile starting shortly after that. Children in strollers are welcome and get free registration. Visit www.madonnaomahacampus. org/ for more information. Call 402-401-5050 or email miles4madonna@madonna.org with any questions. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 30 | 1p-4:30p Paddle for Pink VNA Fundraiser + WoggWorks Kayaking Standing Bear Lake-Dam Site 16 12425 Fort St, Omaha, 68164 ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT THE VNA BREAST CANCER PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Children (8-15) - $10 per hour Adults (16 & UP) - $20 per hour Includes
kayak, paddle and lifejacket All kayak skill levels welcome! Never paddled a kayak? Start now! Helpers available. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Stephanie Sass via email (ssass@thevnacares.org) or by phone (402-930-4118). ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 30 | 1p-5p Free Fall Festival for Kids The Omaha Mega Market 5222 S 136th St Deerfield Pl (In the Old Baker’S Supermarket), 68137 Fall Festival Free afternoon of fun for the kids. Cooking Class/ Crafts/Games and Prizes/ Balloon Man / Face painting/Treasure Hunt ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 30 | 1p-6p 26th Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow
Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha Campus 3000 fort street, Omaha, 68111 Join us at the 26th Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow at Metro Community College’s Fort Omaha campus located off of North 30th St. The powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region including, but not limited to, Northern Ponca, Omaha, Santee Sioux and Winnebago. This one-day event features a ceremonial gourd dance, study circle, opening blessing, hands-on children’s activities, a princess contest, intertribal dancing and a retreating of colors demonstration. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 30 | 2p Continental Drift Music Festival Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area 4349 W. State Lakes Rd. Fremont, NE 68025 Join Nebraska Game & Parks September 30 at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area at the #16 group lodge parking lot for the Continental Drift Music Festival! This free concert for the whole family will be featuring: Third Frate, Ten O’Clock Scholars, Brother Tandem, Robo Dojo, Edge of Arbor, Kait Berreckman Don’t forget to pack a lawn chair or a blanket. For more information, contact (402) 727-2922. A park entry permit is required. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 30 | 3p-9p Country to the Core: Music and BBQ Festival Midtown Crossing at Turner Park 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, 68131 Six hours of boot scootin’, lip smackin’ good times featuring Craig Wayne Boyd, winner of NBC’s The Voice: Season 7, and Todd O’Neill, winner of the recent Nash Next Challenge, with local opener Jimmy Weber!
Baxter Arena, 2425 S 67th St., Omaha, 68106 Join the FSCO Junior Board skaters and support our charity event to help “Put a Freeze on Hunger!” There are three ways you can help: Buy tickets to skate: strap on a pair of skates andskate during the skate-a-thon Bring canned food: all canned food donations will be donated to the Food Bank of the Heartland Donate money to sponsor a skater: sponsor a Junior Board skater attending the event Session 1- 12:00 – 1:20 pm Session 2- 1:40 – 3:00 pm $7 per session or sponsor a skater! $3 for rentals. Goody bags, great prizes and raffle items! ----------------------------------------------Sunday, October 1 | 10a-5p Junior League of Omaha presents Bargain Bash! Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St, Omaha Join the Junior League of Omaha for our inaugural Bargain Bash! On Sunday, October 1, the sale is open to the public from 10-5 pm. We will be selling gently used clothing (men’s, women’s, children’s), baby supplies, toys, kitchenware, home decor, linens, books, games, sporting goods, hardware, garden tools, office supplies and furniture!
All proceeds go to support Junior League of Omaha’s community projects. ----------------------------------------------Sunday, October 1 | 10a-5p Junior League of Omaha presents Bargain Bash! Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St, Omaha 3rd Annual St. Charles Borromeo Fall Family Festival: PIG ROAST! Hamburgers/hot dogs, Italian sasages and peppers, Beer/ Midtown Crossing restaurants on-site Margaritas, Games for All Ages, serving up BBQ favorites and ice cold Inflatables and Obstacle Course drinks are: Village, Silent Auction, Pumpkin Walk, - Ray’s Original Buffalo Wings Raffle, Meat Wheel, Pickle Cards, Live - Black Oak Grill Omaha Entertainment and more! - Chicago Dawg House Omaha ----------------------------------------------- CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar If you would like to see your event - PROOF - Whiskey Bar & Craft listed, email getintofocus@gmail.com Cocktails ----------------------------------------------- Wohlner’s Grocery and Deli ----------------------------------------------Sunday, October 1 Put a Freeze on Hunger!
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Daybreak Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Whitherward: Anchor Tour 2017 Hotel RL, 7p ----------------------------------------------A Night of the Riff featuring Druids, Bonghammer, High Ruler & Black Velvet Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr. Toad’s, 7p ----------------------------------------------New Humans Jambo Cat, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Civil Execution Tour Midtown Art, 8p ----------------------------------------------Spence, DND, Silence Is Madness, & Light Speed Highway Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke with Shadow Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------BYOV with Zach Friedman Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Rad Kadillac Presents: TAUK The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Nothing But Deep: Lift Off Bar 415, 10p ----------------------------------------------Church Girls with Hussies The Sydney, 10p
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28 Aaron Bressman Jams Midtown, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------Lucky Peterson Chrome Lounge, 6p ----------------------------------------------Steve Raybine
Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Colin Roberts Vino Mas, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Banned Books Week Party Brother’s Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Bike Night with Post M.I. Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 7p ----------------------------------------------Witherwood: Anchor Tour 2017 Hotel RL, 7p ----------------------------------------------Melvins with Spotlights The Waiting Room, 7p ----------------------------------------------Herb Alpert & Lani Hall Omaha Performing Arts, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Torche with Pro-Magnum Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------Morgan Myles Stumble Inn, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Witherward Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Melvins, Spotlights The Waiting Room, 9p
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29 Michaelmas Festival Benson Park, 9:30a ----------------------------------------------Porchfest OMA Gifford Park, 5p ----------------------------------------------Colin Roberts Growler USA, 5p ----------------------------------------------Joe Bartel Omaha Bicycle Co., 5:30p -----------------------------------------------
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The Fremonts with The Cavalier (402) Arts Collective, 7p ----------------------------------------------On The Fritz Ameristar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Wicked Fun Bogies West, 7p ----------------------------------------------Haus of Chains with Sons of Thursday Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 8p ----------------------------------------------Midwest Masquerade 2017 Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Daisy Distraction, Rachel Price, Ben Grace Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Simplicated Band Blue Legend, 9p
----------------------------------------------Dirty Talker, Vampyre, CHurch of Gravitron Brother’s Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Avaricious Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Mad Matz FullHouse Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Shineys Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Symbols Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Charm School Dropouts Ozone Lounge, 9p
----------------------------------------------Ten Club with Tom Phillips Trio Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------Porchfest OMA After Party w/ Grass Bandits & Earthbound & Down The Down Under Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Lemon Fresh Day Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Pro-Magnum O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p ----------------------------------------------Outdoors After Party The Waiting Room, 10p
Oktoberfest Benson Gardens, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------Swampboy Blues Trio Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen, 6p ----------------------------------------------20th Anniversary Party Millard Roadhouse, 6p ----------------------------------------------Strike Out Plastics Fundraiser West Lanes Bowling, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------On The Fritz Ameristar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Artifas, The Zealots Wired Pub & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 Pineapple Karaoke American Legion Post 1, 7:30p Hy-Vee Pinky Swear 5k & Fun Run ----------------------------------------------Lewis & Clark Landing, 7a Jacked ----------------------------------------------- Benson Community Garden, 7:30p Buddy Walk- Down Syndrome Alliance ----------------------------------------------Stinson Park in Aksarben Village, Oh, What A Night with the Doo Wop 8:30a Project ----------------------------------------------- Holland Center, 7:30p Food Truck Rodeo ----------------------------------------------Downtown Benson, 10a Bargain Bash Pre-Party ----------------------------------------------- Ralston Arena, 7:30p Miles for Madonna 5k & 1 Mile Walk ----------------------------------------------Zorinsky Lake, 10a Future Islands ----------------------------------------------- The Waiting Room, 7:30p Germanfest ----------------------------------------------Zion Lutheran Church, 12p The Fall Fest Beastie Style ----------------------------------------------- Infusion Brewing Company SW, 8p 26th Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal ----------------------------------------------Powwow Neon Beach Party Metropolitan Community College Fort KoZee Lounge, 8p Omaha, 1p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Radio Electric Harvest Festival featuring John The Nest, 8p Stokely, Black Eyed Susan, & Out of ----------------------------------------------the Fire Fall Fest featuring Come Together Soaring Wings Vineyard, 1p Band ----------------------------------------------- Mmblah and DJ Elevate Paddle for Pink Bar 415, 9p Standing Bear Lake, 1p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sugar Candy Mountain, Slow Stoics HUGS Barley Street, 9p Vino Mas, 1p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Karaoke with DJ Justin 2nd Annual Fall Fest Blue Legends, 9p Infusion Brewing Company SW, 3p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navy Gangs, Future Punx, Nathan Ma Country to the Core: Music and BQQ & The Rosettes Festival Brother’s Lounge, 9p Midtown Crossing, 3p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GetchaSum Thunderstruck Outdoor Concert with Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p Therapy Jammers , Lash LaRue & The ----------------------------------------------Hired Guns & Shoot To Thrill SkreTTa eTc Therapy Bar & Grill, 5p Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------
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That 1 Guy WAITING ROOM
Christopher Raven Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Avaricious Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Avatar w/ When Towers Fall Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Animale The Cove, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Symbols with The Cosmic Smiths & B. Baldwin The Down Under, 9p ----------------------------------------------Daisy Jones’ Locker Karaoke Bday Bash The Sydney, 9p ----------------------------------------------John Doe Chrome Lounge, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Groove Puppet Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Pro Teens, Chaca, Sgt Leisure O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p ----------------------------------------------Whose Backline Is It Anyway? The Backline, 10p ----------------------------------------------Outdoors After Party with Benson Soul Society The Waiting Room, 10p
SUNDAY OCTOBER 1 Oh, What a Night with the Doo Wop Project Holland Center, 2p ----------------------------------------------Stephen Monroe Soaring Wings Vineyard, 2p ----------------------------------------------Marshall Crenshaw, Bottle Rockets Slowdown, 5p ----------------------------------------------Cannabis Corpse with Trench, Super Moon Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------That 1 Guy The Waiting Room, 7p -----------------------------------------------
Vic Nasty Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------Jazz with Luigi Inc. Mr. Toad, 9p ----------------------------------------------Poker Night Therapy Bar & Grill, 8p
MONDAY OCTOBER 2 Open Acoustic Jam Forte Music Hall, 6p ----------------------------------------------Gooch & His Big Las Vegas Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Cloverton + Ben Shafer Concert Citylight Benson Church, 7p ----------------------------------------------Arkaik, Alterbeast, Inanimate Existance Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Dark Star Orchestra Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------Blue Monday Blues Jam October The Down Under, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Sinai Vessel with peaer, The Ambulanters Reverb Lounge, 9p
TUESDAY OCTOBER 3 Billy Troy Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Sweet Tea Music The Corner Kick, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Team Trivia with DJ Howie The Original Draught House, 7p ----------------------------------------------BSE (Benson Songwriter Exchange) Reverb Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Leggy’s O’Leaver’s Pub, 8p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic Therapy Bar & Grill, 8p ----------------------------------------------Those Far Out Arrows, Arc Flash, Drugs & Attics The Sydney, 9p -----------------------------------------------
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The iconic stage presence: Michael Jackson with his white glove, Bono and his insect-like shades, Johnny Cash clad in black and Omaha’s own Todd Fink fronting The Faint’s sexed-up synth rock with his trusty hat filling out his profile against the band’s hypnotic light show. The Faint has become an Omaha staple, arguably the area’s most engaging live act and Fink’s headwear has silently been along for the ride. Fink has recently decided to get into the milliner game, that’s right, he’s making hats and come early December you can order your own at www.recapitateheardwear.com.
Not your typical run of the mill hobby, Fink’s adoration of funky headwear has led the musician down an interesting path. He’s taken his basement, which is filled with both his and his wife’s (Orenda Fink) musical accoutrement and is slowly turning the space into a workshop for making hats, complete with tools he has built with his father. “We made a pusherdowner, a puller-downer and some brim flattening systems. I bought a professional steamer but might need a better iron for bands.”
For Fink, making hats came organically out of a life built around style, music and self-expression. “I’ve always liked hats,” Fink said recently as he prepared for a set with the project he shares with Orenda, Closeness. “I went from buying just whatever hats I ran across and started to alter them, to fix them into something I like. I’ve been doing it more and more over the past ten years. As I got more involved in hunting down materials I decided to just go for it. As my hats get better I get stopped and complimented. It’s really nice to be able to say ‘I made it.’”
Fink is at the point where his basement is slowly becoming outgrown for the project at hand and is in the process of learning how to create an e-commerce site for his wares. He envisions having a handful of styles, in different colors, updating the line with the changing seasons and providing tools to allow online shoppers to properly measure their dome before placing an order. The hats will be measured in millimeters as opposed to the more often used inches system. It’s obvious Fink has a passion for the hats he wears, when he speaks of making hats it’s as if he’s talking about an old love,
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not just some flash in the pan hobby of the moment.
into, to be a practiced and respected milliner takes vision, refined skill and a unique set of tools to bring The hats will come in a variety of styles the finished product to life. To this and materials. Fur, especially rabbit end he has been working closely fur, harvested as a by-product of food with local bag maker Chris Hughes consumption will play a major role in at Artifact Bag Company. Hughes, the look, along with an eccentric array also a local musician (Beep-Beep) of vintage pins, metal rivets, grosgrain has received national acclaim for his ribbons and strings, giving each cap it’s high-end leather work and makes own distinct flair and attitude. the kind of bags that should be passed down from generation to Fink is well aware making hats isn’t the generation. These aren’t one-off kind of hobby you just jump willy-nilly gym bags
really uses good materials and just gets everything looking ace.” The plan is for Recapitate to share workshop/ storefront space with Artifact once the project is off the ground at the 27th and Leavenworth location.
classic leather pieces sure to impress the most fashion-motivated among us. “Chris really has something going,” Fink added. “I can pick his brain about little things I don’t know about. He
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While I’ve never been a big fashion guy, I find it exciting to see a local artist take a stab at something new, to reach out of his comfort zone and attempt to contribute something artful and beautiful in it’s own right. Keep your eyes peeled here for further news regarding the Recapitate line and availability.
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Diary of a Changing World
By Steve Newman
Arctic sea ice coverage had melted to 4.64 million square km on Sept. 13. Image: U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Centre
Arctic Melt
The Arctic ice cap reached its eighth-lowest extent on record at the time of year the sea ice is typically at its minimum coverage. Scientists at the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) said that the sea ice had set a record for the smallest winter extent earlier this year and was on track to rival the record minimum set in 2012.
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drove 44 nearby villagers to flee to safer ground.
New research suggests that ships at sea spewing soot from their diesel engines are responsible for an increase in lightning strikes along busy maritime routes.
• Quakes were also felt in Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, northeastern Japan, the Yukon-British ColumbiaAlaska border region and Los Angeles.
Tropical Cyclones
By studying records of lightning strikes between 2005 and 2016 as detected by the World Wide Lightning Location Network, researcher Joel Thornton and colleagues at the University of Washington in Seattle uncovered the link between ship exhaust and lightning.
Bali Rumblings
Indonesian officials on the resort island of Bali raised the alert level for a restive volcano twice within a week. Swarms of terrifying tremors at Mount Agung
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Hurricane Maria, the Vostok, second Category-5 storm Antarctica to ravage the Leeward Islands within two weeks, left a trail of devastation from Dominica to Puerto Rico. • Hurricane José sent high surf and squalls into the Eastern Seaboard and New England. Norma briefly
They found that there were twice as many lightning strikes along two of the world’s busiest shipping lanes as in nearby areas.
But a cloudy and cooler-than-normal August across the central Arctic slowed the seasonal melting.
They believe that aerosols from engine exhaust helped water vapour to condense into cloud droplets, which can build into localized thunderstorms “It’s not going to be a staircase heading with more lightning. down to zero every year,” said Ted Scambos of the NSIDC. “[But] the Arctic will continue to evolve towards Earthquakes less ice. There’s no dodging that.” A magnitude 7.1 temblor killed hundreds as it
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The eye of Hurricane Maria neared the island of Dominica on Sept. 16. Image: NOAA
attained hurricane force south of Baja California. Hurricane Max drenched Mexico’s Guerrero state as Tropical Storm Lee formed briefly near the Cape Verde Islands. • At least one person was killed when Typhoon Doksuri roared ashore in Vietnam with sustained winds of 135 km/h. Typhoon Talim sliced through the full length of Japan with tropical storm force and torrential rainfall.
CO2 Evolution
Plants have been observed changing the way they conduct photosynthesis over the past 40 years as levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide have steadily increased. Researchers led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography found that landbased plants have adjusted to higher levels of the greenhouse gas by increasing the efficiency with which they use water.
need to draw up as much water from their roots to flourish.
Lost Islands
Rising ocean levels in the South Pacific have swallowed at least eight low-lying islands in the Solomon Islands and Micronesia, where sea levels have risen by about half an inch each year since the early 1990s. Australian researchers conducted coastal surveys, analyzed satellite data and spoke with island residents before making the conclusion. They found six of the islands went underwater between 2007 and 2014. • Earth movements were also felt in Japan’s Akita prefecture, New Zealand’s Canterbury region, southeastern Idaho and along the southern Indiana-Illinois border.
With more CO2 in the air, plants have evolved to have fewer or smaller microscopic holes that allow leaves to absorb the gas. The plants then don’t
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Understanding Breast Cancer Cancer is a broad term for a class of diseases characterized by abnormal cells that grow and invade healthy cells in the body. Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast as a group of cancer cells that can then invade surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body.
What Causes Cancer To Develop?
Cancer begins in the cells which are the basic building blocks that make up tissue. Tissue is found in the breast and other parts of the body. Sometimes, the process of cell growth goes wrong and new cells form when the body doesn’t need them and old or damaged cells do not die as they should. When this occurs, a build up of cells often forms a mass of tissue called a lump, growth, or tumor.
-Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. -Each year it is estimated that over 252,710 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,500 will die. Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,470 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 460 will die each year. -On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes. -Over 3.3 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today.
to save lives, but opinion varies on how and when to screen. The most current breast cancer screening recommendations from the American Cancer Society advise that women age 40 years of age and older should have a screening mammogram once a year, while the US Preven ve Services Task Force recommends mammography only for women 50-74 years on an every other year schedule.
income eligibility guidelines. To find out if you qualify visit: h p://dhhs. ne.gov/ewm call (800) 532- 2227.
According to data collected by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in 2014, 76.1% of Nebraska women 50-74 years of age have had a mammogram in the past 2 years.
Among men, prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in Nebraska, followed by cancers of the lung, colon and rectum, and bladder.
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The Every Woman Matters program provides free and low-cost mammograms for Nebraska women 40 to 74 years of age who meet certain
According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of women each year and affecting countries at all levels of modernization.
Good News About Breast Cancer Trends
In recent years, perhaps coinciding with the decline in prescriptive hormone replacement therapy after menopause, we have seen a gradual reduction in female breast cancer incidence rates among women aged 50 and older. Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1990, in part due to better screening and early detection, increased awareness, and continually improving treatment options.
Breast cancer occurs when malignant tumors develop in the breast. These cells can spread by breaking away from the original tumor and entering blood vessels or lymph vessels, which branch into tissues throughout the body. When cancer cells travel to other parts of the body and begin damaging Risk factors for female breast cancer include age, a personal or family other tissues and organs, the process history of breast cancer, gene c traits is called metastasis. (BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes), some of benign breast disease, early Facts About Breast Cancer In forms menstruation, late menopause, never The United States having children or having a first child -One in eight women in the United after age 30, and for post-menopausal States will be diagnosed with breast women, obesity and long-term cancer in her lifetime. hormone replacement therapy. -Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Screening for breast cancer is known
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Between 2010 and 2014, cancers of the prostate, breast, lung, and colon and rectum accounted for 23,292 diagnoses among Nebraska residents, which is almost half of all invasive cancers diagnosed in Nebraska during these years.
Among women, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in Nebraska, followed by cancers of the lung, colon and rectum, and endometrium.
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Records don’t always matter.... really
an expectation for this program, not a highlight against a bottom dweller like the Scarlet Knights.
(O’Brien) either. This guy (Tanner Lee) has been in the games and he sucked it up and made some throws.”
The offense is still full of the wrong kind of excitement, as Tanner Lee continues to struggle with throwing interceptions, and fans acted in very un-Husker-like fashion by booing him.
Enough on that subject. On a high note, De’Mornay Pierson-El made as many great plays against Rutgers as he made bad decisions the week before. He acted like the active leader this team so sorely needs. It’s no secret the team has been depleted by injuries, but is full of youthful talent. Nebraska right tackle Brenden Jaimes became only the fifth true freshman offensive lineman to start a game at Nebraska since 1972.
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Mike Riley may have shed at least some light on why he’s still sticking It would be nice to think of this week’s with Lee. When asked during the postgame press conference if he had matchup with Illinois as just a tuneconsidered a quarterback change, up for the Wisconsin and Ohio State Riley stated, “No. Just by the fact that games at home the following two weeks. But, as the Huskers have shown this is a three-point game, he’s (Tanner Lee) played so much more, and we so far this season, no game is to be taken lightly. The defense is improving had a lot of faith that he would bring it back and he did. He made some real every week, only allowing 194 yards good throws after that. It had nothing of total offense for the entire game to do with how we feel about Patrick against Rutgers, but that should be
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Hopefully the fans, sponsors, and boosters have the patience and fortitude needed to stand by this coaching staff, as I truly believe that
they’re a work in progress. In the end, it should be about the kids and the parents that placed their beliefs in this staff. It’s not always about the immediate gratification of the instant win, event in today’s world. With that said, the Huskers can hopefully continue to improve on both sides of the ball. If records matter, Nebraska is a perfect 7-0 in its nonBlack Friday weeknight games since 1993. Cornhuskers 38 Fighting Illini 13
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Shoot to Thrill – AC/DC Comes to Life in Omaha By Andy Roberts
This Saturday night, at Therapy Bar and Grill, you can expect to be “Thunderstruck!” It’s the big end-of-summer party, headlined by Shoot to Thrill – The Omaha-based rockers who are one of America’s top AC/DC tribute bands. Shoot to Thrill came together about eight years ago from a group of local and regional music veterans. Vocalist Bruce Knapp, who works to emulate Bon Scott and Brian Johnson, talked to Focus about Shoot to Thrill and what fans can expect. In short, a lot – but first, a little more background. Knapp and Eddie Filarecki, who play Angus Young – the guitarist in the schoolboy outfit – had been spending a lot of time on the road. It was time for a change. “I’m actually a drummer my whole life,” Knapp said. “In 2009, Eddie and I both were in Zwarte,” – an award winning South Dakota-based band with more than a dozen CDs to its credit and creators of the official anthem of the Sturgis motorcycle rally. “We kind of started this on the side.” They decided to get off the road a little bit, and given Knapp’s voice, the idea of an AC/DC tribute band was suggested. They decided: “Why not?” They had no trouble rounding up some of the top players around to fill out the lineup. Those are Pat Allgire, who
plays Malcolm Young, the other guitar player; drummer Ben Maxwell; Travis Jackson on bass; and Ben Smith on bagpipes. “He just plays one song. He’s definitely got the best gig in the house for what I pay him to play one song,” Knapp joked. Smith does have to wear a kilt and can be expected to dress up in full gear. Knapp said he dresses for stage more like Brian Johnson than Bon Scott but tries to do both as well as possible, acknowledging the gig can be tough on his voice. “It’s not like we’re playing four or five nights a week,” he stated, and over time he has adjusted and he has a method to help get him through. “Drink a lot of whiskey. That usually helps.” Shoot to Thrill makes sure fans get a show – not just great music – and that provides a nightly challenge to the band. “It just requires a lot of energy. Angus and them are all over the stage,” Knapp said, referring to AC/DC’s Angus Young. “It’s always a fast-tempo show . . . It’s not like a cover band where you’re just standing there.” Shoot to Thrill’s stage show features two large TV screens, flash pots and geysers, plus a flame gun. That makes for a lot of work even before they hit the stage. The length of the show depends where they’re playing. It could be a 90-minute concert show like they play at Sturgis, Knapp stated. Otherwise, probably a couple 60-to-70-minute sets. Bar owners have learned that too much of anything is not good, so for many shows they have an opening act. “The hardest thing in a tribute band
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is playing the same thing over and over,” Knapp emphasized. In most cover bands you easily would have 20 or more artists you cover, but focusing on one artists challenges the performers and the audience. “Four hours of AC/DC would be too much,” he suggested. Shoot to Thrill has been playing Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Most of the dates are festivals or one-night events, and that works. “Just because of what it is, being AC/ DC and a tribute, we don’t bomb too often. It’s usually a big party,” Knapp said, and their base is a great place to perform. “Omaha is great. Omaha is full of live music and a lot of people who love live music.” The band looks to perform about once a week, and despite the strong support
locally, because they are a tribute band, Omaha shows are relatively rare. “We try to spread it out,” Knapp explained. “So when we do come, everybody makes a bigger effort to come out because we’re not here all the time. “I could book shows here every weekend,” he said, but acknowledged that wouldn’t be good for anyone. Shoot to Thrill focuses on playing a lot of shows during the warmer times of the year then expects to cut back to about one show a month during the winter. “One reason is we’re getting kind of old,” Knapp laughed. That also gives the band a chance to work on the visual elements of their performance, something Knapp acknowledged takes “A lot” of time. Last year the band used ramps in on
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the stage, and in the past there have been Angus hats with horns. “This year we needed to find a way . . . to do something different,” he emphasized. That resulted in the eight-foot TV screens. “The screens are fun because you can put a lot on them,” Knapp said. It could be videos, lyrics or . . . well, a surprise. Shoot to Thrill starts the show with a video of a moon landing and then an AC/DC Spaceship – followed by a countdown and explosion. “We use their video,” Knapp said. “That’s how we start the show, too.” That, he warned, may not be the case on Saturday night as a given location and permit requirements may restrict what can be done. It will be entertaining as AC/DC is a band with an appeal that cuts across a wide age range. From the music’s use at sporting events to deep album cuts,
most people are familiar with at least some of the band’s music. “You can appeal from a seven-year-old to a 70-year-old,” Knapp said. They all know some of the songs. “The thing is, about them, to do a tribute, there’s probably nothing better to do. They have so many good songs.” So Saturday night should be quite a show, with Shoot to Thrill providing those who attend more than faithful reproductions of AC/DC’s catalog,. “They should expect to have a great time and come see a high energy, inyour-face show,” Knapp emphasized. “They should be able to close their eyes and think they’re at an AC/DC concert.” But don’t close your eyes – there will be a lot to see. For more, go to Shoot to Thrill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ shoottothrilltribute/?fref=ts
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The Equifax Data Breach On September 7, 2017, Equifax, one of the three main credit reporting agencies, announced a massive data security breach that exposed vital personal identification data — including names, addresses, birth dates, and Social Security numbers — on as many as 143 million consumers, roughly 55% of Americans age 18 and older.1
This data breach was especially egregious because the company reportedly first learned of the breach on July 29 and waited roughly six weeks before making it public (hackers first gained access between mid-May and July) and three senior Equifax executives reportedly sold shares of the company worth nearly $2 million before the breach was announced. Moreover, consumers don’t choose to do business or share their data with Equifax; rather, Equifax — along with TransUnion and Experian, the other two major credit reporting agencies — unilaterally monitors the financial health of consumers and supplies that data to potential lenders without a consumer’s approval or consent.2
they may have been affected. Both the FBI and Congress are investigating the breach.3 In the meantime, here are answers to questions you might have.
1. What’s the deal with the website Equifax has set up for consumers?
Equifax has set up a website, equifaxsecurity2017.com, where consumers can check if they’ve been affected by the breach. Once on the site, click on the button “Potential Impact” at the bottom of the main page. You then need to click on “Check Potential Impact,” where you will be asked to provide your last name and the last six digits of your Social Security number — a request that was widely mocked on social media as Equifax has faced widespread criticism being too intrusive when the standard following its disclosure of the hack, request is for only the last four digits. both for the breach itself and for its response, particularly the website it Equifax has stated that regardless established for consumers to check if of whether your information may have been affected, everyone has the option to sign up on the website for one free year of credit monitoring and identity theft protection. You can do so by clicking the “Enroll” button at the bottom of the screen. Note: Just clicking this button does not mean you’re actually enrolled, however. You must follow the instructions to go through an actual enrollment process with TrustedID Premier to officially enroll. More wrath was directed at Equifax when some eagle-eyed observers noted that enrolling in the free year of credit protection with TrustedID Premier meant that consumers gave
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up the right to join any class-action lawsuit against the company and agreed to be bound by arbitration. But an Equifax spokesperson has since stated that the binding arbitration clause related only to the one year of free credit monitoring and not the breach itself; Equifax has since removed that language from its site.4
2. What is TrustedID Premier?
Equifax’s response to the data breach is to offer consumers one free year of credit file monitoring services through TrustedID Premier. This includes monitoring reports generated by Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion; the ability to lock and unlock Equifax credit reports with a credit freeze; identity theft insurance; and Social Security number monitoring. Consumers who choose to enroll in this service will need to provide a valid email address and additional information to verify their identity. A few days after enrolling, consumers will receive an email with a link to activate TrustedID Premier. The enrollment period ends November 21. After the one free year is up, consumers will not be automatically charged or enrolled in further monitoring; they will need to sign up again if they so choose (some initial reports stated that consumers would be automatically re-enrolled after the first year).5
3. What other steps can I take?
It is always a good idea to monitor your own personal information and be on the lookout for identity theft. Here are specific additional steps you can take:
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Fraud alerts: Your first step should be to establish fraud alerts with the three major credit reporting agencies. This will alert you if someone tries to apply for credit in your name. You can also set up fraud alerts for your credit and debit cards.
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Credit freezes: A credit freeze will lock your credit files so that only companies you already do business with will have access to them. This means that if a thief shows up at a faraway bank and tries to apply for credit in your name using your address and Social Security number, the bank won’t be able to access your credit report. (However, a credit freeze won’t prevent a thief from making changes to your existing accounts.) Initially, consumers who tried to set up credit freezes with Equifax discovered they had to pay for it, but after a public thrashing Equifax announced that it would waive all fees for the next 30 days (starting September 12) for consumers who want to freeze their Equifax credit files.6 Before freezing your credit reports, though, it’s wise to check them first. Also keep in mind that if you want to apply for credit with a new financial institution in the future, or you are opening a new bank account, applying for a job, renting an apartment, or buying insurance, you will need to unlock or “thaw” the credit freeze.
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Credit reports: You can obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the major credit agencies once every 12 months by requesting the reports at
annualcreditreport.com or by calling toll-free 877-322-8228. Because the Equifax breach could have long-term consequences, it’s a good idea to start checking your report as part of your regular financial routine for the next few years. •
Bank and credit card statements: Review your financial statements regularly and look for any transaction that seems amiss. Take advantage of any alert features so that you are notified when suspicious activity is detected. Your vigilance is an essential tool in fighting identity theft.
4. How can I get more information from Equifax?
Consumers with additional questions for Equifax can call the company’s dedicated call center at 866-4477559. The call center is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern time. Equifax said it is experiencing high call volumes but is working diligently to respond to all consumers.7 1, 3-5, 7) The Wall Street Journal, September 8, 2017, September 10, 2017 2) CNNMoney, September 8, 2017 6) The New York Times, September 12, 2017 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
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Selling? LowCost Home Improvement Fixes that Make Your Home Shine By Melina Gillies
Storing countertop appliances to create more work space Replacing dark valances with lighter fabric or removing them altogether
2. Update Switch Plate Covers
Switch plate and outlet covers are brittle, and can crack and yellow over time, resulting in a home that, no matter how well updated, still looks dated. New outlets and covers can be replaced in a snap for generally under five dollars, making it one of the lowest cost updates available. Consider flat switches that create a modern, streamlined silhouette and stick to white for a timeless look.
When selling a home, even tiny fixes can have a big impact. Here are 10 of the best low- (or no-) cost home improvement fixes to make your house 3. Beautify the Bathroom An updated bathroom comes only stand above the competition: second to kitchens in a buyer’s list of 1. Address the Heart of the must-haves, so showing them a clean Home and uncluttered bathroom will score In real estate, the kitchen is a main points with any potential buyer. selling feature and can be a make or break deal for potential home buyers. New flooring can give an otherwise If a new kitchen just isn’t in the cards, tired bathroom a much needed facelift consider replacing smaller ticket items and create a newer looking bathroom and de-cluttering. Low- and no-cost overall. Coordinating linens, a new fixes for the kitchen include: shower curtain, and thoroughly cleaned grout can top off this easy New cabinet hardware home improvement investment. New faucets Installing a new backsplash
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4. Address Storage
Storage is always a concern for buyers. Installing low-cost closet organizers to your existing space will increase storage and organization in your home. Add storage baskets to hide clutter and you will have beautiful storage spaces that will make any buyer envious.
5. Deep Clean for a Good Return
or updated house numbers will make buyers feel welcome. Clean windows and doors for extra impact.
8. Add a Coat of Paint
Freshening up your living space with neutral colors will invite buyers to imagine their belongings in your home and will cover up any nicks, scratches, or dents your wall incurred over years of daily living.
If your home contains wall to wall carpeting, clean carpets can make a world of difference to a buyer. Cleaning carpets can easily be completed in a weekend with a rental cleaning machine, and it creates a noticeably clean, odor free environment for buyers to tour.
9. Update Lighting
6. Boost Curb Appeal
Finally, a fresh look can be completed with nothing more than some colorful fabric. Inexpensive pillows and throws in a coordinating palette through your home will create a unified look that will have buyers hooked.
Nothing boosts curb appeal like a tidy yard. Trim and edge walkways, weed gardens, and trim shrubs for maximum impact. If you have a porch, consider potted, seasonal plants to bring the look together.
7. Improve the First Impression As buyers approach your home, first impressions matter. Ensuring your entryway is clean and inviting with something as simple as a new mailbox
While not the lowest cost solution on our list, you will find that a new light fixture or two really breathes new life into key living spaces. If your budget is tight, look to kitchen, dining, and living rooms for the most bang for your buck.
10. Add Some Decor Pizzazz
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