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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 18 | MAY 2 - MAY 8 | 2018

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Diary of a Changing World By Steve Newman

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Baseball Highlights By Focus Omaha

HEALTH

Nebraska Family Helpline Reaches Milestones, Serving Thousands of Nebraskans Sponsored by New Dawn Nutrition

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Ragged Company – Rockin’ and Road Ready By Andy Roberts

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Artist Bio By D.J. Grothe

Where do you see your art in the future? “I honestly don’t know where I see my art in the future. I do know that the human figure willalways play an important role in my work.”

Name: Courtney Kenny Porto Age: 27 Who’s the artist, living or dead, Hometown: Omaha, NE Medium/Style: Graphite/Acrylic/Yarn/ you admire most? “There are so many artists I admire, Realism but the first that comes to mind is Banksy. I love his socialcommentary, What inspires and influences your fearlessness, and wit.” work the most? “My inspiration comes in many forms and is most often stored in my subcon- Advice to an aspiring artist? scious. I live life; Inotice. I am angered, “Keep fighting. You are good enough.” excited, intrigued, awed - and then late at night I lie awake and ideas flood Favorite quote? “Risk more than other think is safe, mymind.” care more than others think is wise, dream more thanothers think is pracWhen was your first exhibition? tical, expect more than others think is “My first solo exhibition in a gallery possible.” – Claude Bissell space was in 2012.” You can check out more of Courtney’s What was your favorite piece to work at www.CourtneyKennyArt.com create? “It’s hard to pick a single piece. I always enjoy creating my humorous/surreal dog-themedpieces. I often laugh to myself while drawing them. I also loved creating my first yarn piece. It was sonew, so tangible, and a very different process than working in any other medium.” What are you currently working on? “I almost always work on multiple pieces in different media at the same time. I switch backand forth depending on my mood and amount of time. I am currently working on some abstract clocks, a painting of a crumpled piece of trash, and a figurative charcoal piece.”

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Omaha-based artist Justin Beller is known for creating paintings, wall Friday, May 4- Sunday, May 6 | 9a - 5p installations, plinths, and towers that enhance and define spaces through his Bonsai Exhibition rigorous combinations of geometric Lauritzen Gardens forms and bold colors. His most recent 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108 The art of bonsai cannot exist without body of work represents an expansion and evolution of his artistic practice science. For a tree to grow in a pot, it to include softer lines and a brighter needs soil, water, air and light - in the palette. Both abstract and figurative, correct amounts. But, like people or these new paintings and sculptures pets, some trees are very adaptable; showcase Beller’s artistic ingenuity, others are more difficult to please. gestural imagination, and mastery of Members of the Nebraska Bonsai Society love to share their passion for materials. The artist’s work is held in private, public, and corporate collecthe art of styling trees with others tions throughout the U.S. and can help you better understand both the art and the science of bonsai The show runs through May 27th ----------------------------------------------in Nebraska. Friday, May 4 | 5p Admission to the exhibition is included MAY BFF w/ Art by Ang Bennett The Sydney with paid garden admission of $10/ 5918 Maple St, Omaha, 68104 adults, $5/children 6 to 12 and FREE ----------------------------------------------for garden members and children Friday, May 4 | 7p - 9p under six. ----------------------------------------------- Ordinary Saints - New Work by Rachel Griel, Opening Reception Friday, May 4 | 5p Star Deli Justin Beller: “Trajectories” 6114 Military Ave, Omaha, 68104 Opening Reception ----------------------------------------------5918 Maple St, Omaha, 68104 Through May 5th Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Ink Paper Press: The Power of Prints 1108 Jackson St, Omaha, 68102 Gallery 72, 1806 Vinton St, Omaha Art, wine and hors d’oevres!

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Through July 29 American Adventure Durham Museum, 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE 68108 info@durhammuseum.org Do you have what it takes to survive? Take a step back into history to find out. In 1607, settlers landed on the shores of Virginia and called it home, creating the first permanent European settlement. Little did they know that Friday, May 4 | 7:05p The exhibit shines a light on the less than half of them would survive Star Wars Night at Werner Park alluring mystery of the human body the year in this new wilderness. MinoWerner Park through the presentation of these fas- taur Mazes’ American Adventure takes 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, 68046 cinating specimens combined with an visitors on an immersive, educational The skies will ignite following every inspirational and educational message. role-play adventure that asks peoFriday evening home game at Werner By highlighting anatomy studies over ple to conquer one great challenge: Park with a post-game fireworks the past 1,000 years, guests will see survive the year as one of the original spectacular presented by Hy-Vee! how the body’s beautiful complexity Jamestown colonists. Sound easy? The Force will be with the Storm has influenced generations of artists Chasers on Star Wars Night, presented and scientists. Think again. Only 38 of the 104 setby ParentSavvy.com! Characters from tlers survived. But don’t worry – you’re a galaxy far, far away will be roaming Tickets to OUR BODY: The Universe not tied to their destiny. You can beat the concourse, in addition to music Within are $15 for Adults, $12 for Se- the odds and determine your fate – it throughout the night! Storm Chasers niors (65+) and Military members and all depends on the choices you make… players and coaches will wear special family (with ID), $12 for Students with and a bit of luck. Even if you don’t surStar Wars jerseys presented by ID, $10 for Children (Ages 5-14) and vive, try again! There’s a new advenParentSavvy.com that will be aucchildren 4 and under are free. Children ture every time you enter the exhibit! tioned off during the game to benefit ages 12 and under must be accompaMethodist Hospital Foundation. nied by an adult. ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------

OUR BODY: The Universe Within at The Capitol District 225 N. 12th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 Beginning May 5th through July 31 OUR BODY: The Universe Within will expose the inner workings of human anatomy by presenting actual human specimens, anatomical displays, reproductions of historic anatomical artwork and much more. By presenting an artful, compelling and dignified environment, guests will connect with the human artifacts on a personal level that will help them to better understand their own bodies. The exhibit literally, as well as figuratively, goes “under the skin” exposing the intricacy of the human body and allowing the general public a look at what only doctors and scientists normally are allowed to see first hand. The exhibit will showcase specimens preserved through a polymer impregnation process that replaces fluids with polymers that prevent decay and decomposition.

Saturady, May 5 | 9a - 11:30a Omaha Area Car Seat Event Methodist Women’s Hospital 707 N. 190th Plaza, Elkhorn, 68022 No appointment necessary, first come, first served basis. No fee, but donations are accepted. Please bring your child(ren) if possible, each child’s car seat, the owner’s manuals for both the car seat and your vehicle. Expectant parents are welcome. Plan to spend a minimum of 30 minutes per car seat. With a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician’s help, you will learn to install your safety seat. If you cannot attend an event, please call one of the inspection stations. The inspection stations are by appointment so please plan accordingly. Sarpy/Cass Safe Kids 701 Olson Dr. Suite 101, Papillion 402-339-4334 Children’s Hospital & Medical Center 84th St. and W. Dodge Rd. 402-955-6815

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EVENTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Billy Troy Amerisports,7p THURSDAY, MAY 3 Thirsty Thursday Rodeo Saloon, 8p FRIDAY, MAY 4 Steampunk Circus Westfair Fairgrounds, 4p -----------------------------------------------Troops & Trains: Family Night Union Pacific Museum, 5p -----------------------------------------------Knockout Parties with DJ Jake The Mile Away Hall & Tavern, 7p -----------------------------------------------Chad Lee Amerisports, 8:30p

SATURDAY, MAY 5 Steampunk Circus Westfair Fairgrounds, 4p -----------------------------------------------JB Acoustic Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, 6p -----------------------------------------------Chad Lee Amerisports, 8:30p SUNDAY, MAY 6 Steampunk Circus Westfair Fairgrounds, 9a MONDAY, MAY 7 Parks and Recreation Trivia The Buck Snort, 6p

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WEDNESDAY MAY 2 Happy Hippy Hour with Carrie Jean & Dr. Webb Music The Down Under, 4:20p ----------------------------------------------Jam Session Vino Mas, 6p ----------------------------------------------The 70’s Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr. Toad’s, 7p ----------------------------------------------Trivia Night Blazin’ Pianos, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Carolyn Harrell & Michael Adams The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------The Lillingtons with Make War Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Aly Peeler Birthday Celebration The Down Under, 8p ----------------------------------------------Fox & Bones Growler USA, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Thick Paint, Nest Egg & David Nance Group, Brothers Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Mace Hathaway Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Druids, Bonghammer & The Long Awaited, O’Leaver’s, 9p ----------------------------------------------Laura Macklin Barley Street Tavern, 10p

THURSDAY MAY 3 Bike Night with Post M.I. Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 4p ----------------------------------------------Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch Chrome Lounge, 6p -----------------------------------------------

Michael Lyon Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Dustin West Vino Mas, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke The New Frontier Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------A Night of Stories with Brad Hoshaw The Side Room at Ralston Arena, 7p ----------------------------------------------Gary Owen Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Priests, Mellow Diamond & The Boner Killerz, Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Old School Skate Night SkateDaze, 8p ----------------------------------------------Harold Hour (Improv) The Backline, 8p ----------------------------------------------Shoddy Boi & Go Hard The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Missy Andersen Duo Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Loving The Mic: Open Mic Night Love’s Jazz & Art Center, 9p ----------------------------------------------Holes in the Wall (Improv) The Backline, 9p ----------------------------------------------Chris Shelton Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Sweet Delta Dawn & Slow Stoics The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Cheap Prizes (Game Show) The Backline, 10p

FRIDAY MAY 4 Dan/Jon Acoustic Happy Hour The Down Under Lounge, 5p ----------------------------------------------Bob Adler Growler USA, 5p ----------------------------------------------May BFF w/ Benson Soul Society Art by Ang Bennett, The Sydney, 5p

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Sam Swerczek Black Oak Grill, 6p ----------------------------------------------Kali Indiana Cantina Laredo, 6p ----------------------------------------------Michael Lyon Crave, 6p ----------------------------------------------Natalie Thomas Della Costa, 6p ----------------------------------------------Steve Thornburg The Market Basket, 6p ----------------------------------------------On The Fritz Bogie’s West, 7p ----------------------------------------------A Night with Star Wars & Wicked Sun Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Millard VFW Post 8334, 7p ----------------------------------------------norm4ever ,friends 4eva Petshop, 7p ----------------------------------------------Music by Darling Cole Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Gary Owen Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Lucas Minor Bushwacker’s, 8p ----------------------------------------------Jake Butter Jambo Cat, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Nerd Roast (Standup) The Backline, 8p ----------------------------------------------Focus Party with Frances Wheel & Skuddur The B. Bar, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Sebatian Lane’s Blues Jam Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------50 years of Mercury to Manson Brothers Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke with DJ Nilla Wafer Boondocker’s, 9p -----------------------------------------------

Karaoke California Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Jazzy Truth Copacabana, 9p ----------------------------------------------Throttle Up Band Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------May the Fourth Be With You with The Bishops Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Mace Hathaway Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Chase Tour Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Magick K Trio Havana Garage, 9p ----------------------------------------------Taxi Driver Ozone, 9p ----------------------------------------------Elevate, Ben Jones & Lowercase Trio Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Brandon Liberty Skyybox, 9p ----------------------------------------------All Them Witches w/ The Cosmic Smiths, Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------R-Style The Opollo Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Stellar (Improv) The Backline, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Shineys with Fox & Bones & Jessica Errett The Down Under, 9p ----------------------------------------------Traveling Mercies LP Release w/ Jack Hotel, The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Ozzbourns with Redd Hott Chrome Lounge, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Avourneen Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Gary Owen Omaha Funny Bone, 9:30p

Flippin Whiskey Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Silverspere, Unclefoot & Sam Martin O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p ----------------------------------------------Interrogated (Improv) The Backline, 10p ----------------------------------------------The Arena (Improv) The Backline, 11p

SATURDAY MAY 5 Kentucky Derby Party Horsemen’s Park, 10a ----------------------------------------------Renaissance Festival of Nebraska Bellevue Berry Farm, 11a ----------------------------------------------Cindo De Derby Jerry’s Bar, 11a ----------------------------------------------1 Year Anniversary Virtuoso Pizza, 12p ----------------------------------------------Dollar Browler Round 2 Lookout Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Ironsights Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Little River Band with Kim Carnes Ralston Arena, 7p ----------------------------------------------Taxi Driver Stinson Park, 7p ----------------------------------------------Duntin Prinz Vino Mas, 7p ----------------------------------------------Line dancing & Karaoke American Legion Post #1, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Gary Owen Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------The Best of Chicago with Brass Transit Omaha Symphony, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Little River Band The Side Room at Ralston Arena, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Top Spin American Dream, 8p ----------------------------------------------The 70’s Band Forte Music Hall, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Matt Amandus Jazz Trio Jambo Cat, 8p ----------------------------------------------Kill Bosby Reunion w/ Sack of Lions & Pony Creek, Maloney’s Irish Pub, 8p -----------------------------------------------

Singles Night Therapy Bar & Grill, 8p ----------------------------------------------Terry Parker Trio The Omaha Lounge, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Cinco de Mayo with Mariachi Zapata, The Shineys & Superchucks Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------SmackFactor, Stitch Nine, Advent of Darkness Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------Skretta Etc. Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------Cinco de Mayo with Daniel & the Deliverance Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Confidential’s Ozone, 9p ----------------------------------------------Magu Album Release, Bound, Ivory James & The Way Out Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Satchel Grande w/ The Fey Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Shif-D The Cove, 9p ----------------------------------------------Jake Miller with Devin Hayes The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Avourneen Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Gary Owen Omaha Funny Bone, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------The Angry Minnows Saint Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Matt Whipkey w/ Tragic Jack The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p

SUNDAY MAY 6 Bonsai Exhibition Lauritzen Gardens, 9a ----------------------------------------------International Doodle Dog Day Midtown Crossing, 9a ----------------------------------------------White Man’s World Through Indian Eyes Douglas County Historical Society, 2p ----------------------------------------------The Mountaintop Omaha Community Playhouse, 2p continued on page 11

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Wednesday May 2

Aly Peeler Birthday Celebration THE DOWN UNDER

Saturday May 5

Little River Band w/ Kim Carnes THE SIDE ROOM

Thursday May 3

A Night of Stories with Brad Hoshaw THE SIDE ROOM

Saturday May 5

1 Year Anniversary VIRTUOSO PIZZA

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Thursday May 3- May 5

Gary Owen THE FUNNY BONE

Saturday May 5

Jake Miller with Devin Hayes WAITING ROOM

Thursday May 3

Tuesday May 8

Sweet Delta Dawn & Slow Stoics THE DOWN UNDER

Morgan Heritage & 3gypt SLOWDOWN

Friday May 4

Focus Party with Frances Wheel & Skuddur THE B. BAR

Tuesday May 8

Magic Men LIVE! ORPHEUM THEATER

Rock The Yard 2018 School of Rock Omaha, 2p ----------------------------------------------Gaming Guild The Down Under Lounge, 3p ----------------------------------------------Turn It Up Reverb Lounge, 5p ----------------------------------------------Festival of Praise Ralston Arena, 7p ----------------------------------------------Erik Choice, Noe Soudy and Mad Lyme The Well, 7p ----------------------------------------------Tapestries: Dopeness Unleashed! The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Booze Bingo The Down Under Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Alice Glass & Zola Jesus with Pictureplane The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke The Down Under Lounge, 10p

MONDAY MAY 7 Gooch & His Big Las Vegas Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Michelle Eva Becker The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Songwriter Showcase & Open Mic Barley Street Tavern, 8p

Smoking Popes & The Bigger Empty, Gerald Lee Jr & RJ Hobbsey Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Magic Men Live! Orpheum Theater, 8p ----------------------------------------------Charlie Parr with Brad Hoshaw Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Morgan Heritage & 3gypt Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------Spencer’s WILD Bar Trivia The Down Under Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Butt, Sam Wiles & Mike Vamos O’ Leaver’s, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Turbo Tuesdays featuring DJ Vic Nasty Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke with DJ Farley Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Night The B. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Laura Macklin The Backline, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke The Down Under, 10p

Flatbush Zombies, Kirk Knight & Nick Caution, Sokol Auditorium, 8p ----------------------------------------------Jukebox the Ghost with The Greeting Committee, Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Blue Monday Blues Jam The Down Under Lounge, 9p

TUESDAY MAY 8 Jacob Loafman’s Imagination on Tour Scriptown Studios, 10a ----------------------------------------------SPAHP Get Blue Baseball T.D. Ameritrade Park, 4p ----------------------------------------------Get Lit with 1877 Society Wilson & Washburn, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------Billy Troy Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic & Jam NIght Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p

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Energy Innovation in America By D.J. Grothe According to 2017 usage statistics, the City of Omaha currently sources about 34% of its electricity from renewable sources, the lion share of which – a whopping 29% overall – is generated by wind farms located across the state. Craig Moody, who sits on OPPD’s board of directors, anticipates that renewables will account for 40% of municipal electricity by the year 2020, increasing to roughly 50% by 2021. “That’s not a goal; that’s projected,” says Moody adamantly. “That’s what’s going to happen.”

total consumption in our country. Globally, about a fourth of all electricity comes from renewable energy sources, according to the International Energy Agency. An estimated 53% of this is generated hydro electrically, 23% from wind turbines, and 18% from solar sources – namely, photovoltaic (PV) panels.

fuels – not to mention the foreign powers in control of said fuel. Purposeful underproduction by international cartels like OPEC continues to drive oil prices higher, a fact which could threaten to cripple the economy of a fuel-reliant nation like the US. Conventional answers to this problem – namely, hydraulic fracturing – only

serve to delay the inevitable, and cause a significant amount of environmental harm in the process. Renewable energy technology offers us an alternative to this bleak outlook, offering potentially boundless growth as our nation looks towards the future.

While wind and hydroelectric energy production have impacted the American market, solar energy production has been mostly relegated to off-grid or “tie-in” applications. Despite the fact that PV arrays are capable of generating several kilowatt-hours (kWh) per square meter daily, large-scale adoption of the technology has faced significant backlash from the domestic energy industry.

The future growth of the renewable energy sector is heavily dependent on While this may sound perhaps too op- the cost of conventional energy timistic to some, it’s important to look commodities, such as crude oil, which at how Omaha stacks up when these have been the bread and butter of figures are compared regionally. American industry since the turn of Wichita, KS, for example, sources the century. Rising costs of these fuels about 32% of its electricity from rehave created an economic incentive newables – on par with Omaha. In for Americans to pursue renewable Des Moines, IA, on the other hand, energy sources, but large energy firms renewable sources already account for continue to lobby successfully against more than 50% of electricity innovation. consumed. Of course, this kind of commitment to sustainable sources is not universal; nationally, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that electricity production by renewable sources amounts to a meager 10% of

With recent developments like Trump’s retraction from the Paris Agreement and the tariffs imposed on imported solar technology, it would appear that lobbyists are doing everything in their power to stifle growth and ensure America’s reliance on fossil

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So, make sure to stop in and celebrate this weekend with David and the gang, grab a slice and a drink, and while you’re at it maybe even win some free tickets or T-shirts to top off what will definitely be a great celebration.

Virtuoso Pizzeria by David Losole By Focus Omaha One year later and still going strong, Virtuoso Pizza by David Losole will be celebrating that milestone on Saturday with T-shirt giveaways, drink specials w/ Tequila Loco, Italian Margaritas, Sancho and Picante veggie pizzas and much more. A lot has changed over the last year, but not the consistency and quality of his product. Losole recalled, “I’ve learned a lot from my customers over the last year. We have a GBD theory, which stands for Get Better Daily.”

He hasn’t done it alone, however. Losole’s wife Brenda and son Angelo have been an integral part of their growth. “My son and I make the meatballs, Italian sausage, and more,” he emphasized. “We make it all from scratch with love so you can love to eat it.” The loyalty of his customers is a testimony to that fact. Losole commented, “I have some people that haven’t missed a week since I opened . . . Our product is consistent so people keep coming.” There have been additions to the menu, like the pistacchio cannoli and spicy meatball sub. He also has a catering menu online and will be announcing more giveaways on social media Saturday as well at Virtuosopizza23.

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Diary of a Changing World

By Steve Newman

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of “heartbeat” in trees that causes Scientists say these types of rings in the them to change shape in a regular Arctic sea ice have never been seen before rhythm that is much shorter than a day-night cycle. Photo: NASA

Arctic Mystery

NASA scientists flying over a remote stretch of the Canadian Arctic spotted a phenomenon they had never seen before and are struggling to explain. Images taken on April 14 during an Operation IceBridge flyover of the Beaufort Sea, northwest of the Mackenzie River Delta, revealed mysterious rings around small holes in the relatively thin sea ice. One scientist suggested the rings could have been formed as seals come up for air through the holes, creating small waves that wash outward and freeze. Others believe they formed as currents flowing out of the Mackenzie River interacted with the seabed and gushed up through the holes in the surface ice.

Arboreal ‘Heartbeat’

Dutch researchers say they have found evidence of a kind

András Zlinszky and colleague Anders Barfod at Aarhus University scanned 21 species of trees in windless and lightless conditions and found seesaw oscillations in branches that were most pronounced in magnolia trees. Branches move up and down an average of 0.6 inch during cycles that are 2 to 6 hours in duration.

Acoustic “pingers” used in an attempt to deter dolphins haven’t worked, and may have acted as “dinner bells” that actually attracted the ocean animals in some cases, the researchers found.

Suicide Bombers

The first new species of “exploding ants” since 1935 has been discovered in the remote rainforests of Borneo, Thailand and Malaysia. The insects give their lives in selfless acts that produce a burst of toxic yellow goo to kill invaders.

“When threatened by other insects, minor workers can actively rupture their body wall,” said lead researcher Alice Laciny of Austria’s Natural History Museum. “Apart from leading to the ants’ imminent death, the ‘explosion’ releases a sticky, toxic liquid … to either kill or hold off the enemy.”

Historic Eruption

Japan’s Mount Io erupted for the first time in 250 years, prompting officials on each side of

The pair thinks the pulses are evidence that trees have a “heartbeat” in which they actively squeeze water upward from their roots.

Fish Competition

Damage to fishing nets caused by dolphins is increasing across the Mediterranean as overfishing forces the marine mammals to compete more with humans for seafood. Damage to the typically small-scale fishing businesses are now costing thousands, or even tens of thousands, of dollars per year, according to University of Exeter researchers.

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Several species of exploding ants protect the nest from invaders by killing them with a yellow toxic goo. Photo: Mark Moffett/Minden Pictures

the border between Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures to warn of flying rocks and pyroclastic flows. Io, which erupted twice in less than a week, is one of the craters in the Mount Kirishima group of volcanoes. Nearby Mount Shinmoe erupted violently for the first time in about seven years on March 9.

Tropical Cyclone The Indian Ocean island of RĂŠunion was raked by hurricane-force winds as Tropical Cyclone Fakir skirted the French overseas territory.

Earthquakes

Dozens of people were injured in southeastern Turkey when a magnitude 5.2 temblor caused damage to buildings in Adiyaman province. â&#x20AC;˘ Earth movements were also felt in western Nicaragua, southeastern Michigan and a wide area of Southern California.

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Baseball Highlights By Focus Omaha

to be hard to come by and CU fell 8-1. The team almost certainly needs to win the Big East tournament to get a bid to the NCAA Tournament. First, they need to make sure to quality for the league tourney. Next up a weekend home series with Seton Hall.

Creighton Bluejays

Omaha Mavericks

Despite an improved record from last year, the Creighton Bluejays (25-13, 4-7 Big East) have almost no margin for error in their hopes of returning to the NCAA Baseball Tournament. A midweek win over Nebraska in Lincoln was nice and clinched the season series for the Jays, but the problem is the real or perceived strength of schedule and the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big East record. A Friday win over Georgetown was followed by a Saturday loss to the Hoyas. On Sunday, the hits continued

On Saturday the Mavericks (14-25, 9-9 Summit League) snapped a fivegame losing streak with a 13-2 win over North Dakota State at Fargo. That followed a one-run midweek loss to Kansas State and a 9-1 loss to the Bison in the series opener. On Sunday the series concluded with a 10-0 loss in eight innings. UNO has been competitive in league play, but a run to the Summit League Tournament title is needed for an

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NCAA bid. The Mavs hit the road for a three-game series with South Dakota State in Brookings.

Nebraska Baseball

20-22 Overall (4-9 Big Ten) After losing to Creighton last Tuesday, the Huskers won three in a row against Nevada at home. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope they can keep the streak going as they get back into Big Ten action with a three-game series against Maryland this weekend before heading back to Omaha on

Tuesday to face Creighton for their final game of that series.

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Nebraska Family Helpline Reaches Milestones, Serving Thousands of Nebraskans

“The Nebraska Family Helpline provides support for families to deal with their immediate crisis and help them gain access to services in their area for a long-term solution,” said Sheri Dawson, director of the Division of Behavioral Health at DHHS. “Starting in 2017, we added mobile crisis response teams for Nebraska families through the System of Care. The System of Care coordinates agencies, families, and youth through meaningful partnerships to improve services, improve access to services and expand community-based services and supports needed for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families.”

Helpline fields 35,000 calls over 8 years as Mental Health Awareness Month Begins

Operators identify the potential level of a behavioral health crisis, make recommendations or referrals to appropriate resources, and help callers connect to emergency resources or providers. The Helpline is Lincoln – As Mental Health Awareness supervised by licensed mental health professionals at Boys Town. Also, the month kicks-off, the Nebraska Nebraska Family Helpline routinely Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health receives calls from professionals working with families who need announced the helpline reached a additional supports and/or resources, new milestone: 35,000 calls, helping from school counselors to nurses to more than 23,000 Nebraska families police officers. statewide as the service celebrates eight years in action. “Our partnership with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human

Services has made a difference in the lives of struggling families,” said Father Steven Boes, Boys Town national executive director. “We look forward to continuing to be a resource for communities across the state and providing support to children and families during difficult times.”

she saw that said parents could call and get help. She had taken down the number. I called the Nebraska Helpline and got referred to agencies and programs that have helped, not just my daughter, but my whole family. We are grateful that a resource like the Nebraska Helpline exists.”

The top three reasons for calling are children are out of parental control, aggressive behaviors, and school behavioral issues.

The Nebraska Family Helpline, (888) 866-8660, provides a simple and direct means for families to obtain assistance with mental health issues 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Trained Helpline operators screen calls to assess immediate safety needs, and 99 percent of calls are answered in 10 seconds or less. The average call length of first-time callers is 20 minutes.

Family Helpline operators can also connect eligible families to the Family Navigator Service. This service helps families move through Nebraska’s child- and family-care system more efficiently to get the assistance they need. Available within 24 to 72 hours after a Helpline referral, Family Navigator helps families identify existing community-based services and provides support from people who have had personal experience in the system. More than 70 percent of families referred to services follow through with them, and in fact 27 percent of the Helpline calls involve follow-ups on existing cases. About 43 percent of callers are in a single-parent household.

The Helpline was created in response to Nebraska’s Safe Haven crisis in 2008, which, under LB 157 of that year, allowed safe relinquishment of any minor child. While the Safe Haven statute was quickly amended with LB 1 in a special session of the legislature to specify infants 30 days old or younger, the state of Nebraska recognized the need for additional services in order to help parents and children that were not already “system involved.” Subsequently, LB 603 was passed, which created the Nebraska Family “The times I reached out, I just needed Helpline, operated by Boys Town and funded by the Nebraska Department someone to say that I wasn’t alone, of Human and Health Services (DHHS). that I would make it through,” said The Helpline has served families in Darrell Elector, a single father of two 92 out of 93 Nebraska counties, Loup children. “The people at the Helpline are invaluable. They give unconditional County being the only exception. moral support and are not judgmental; they follow up on my concerns and guide me to the appropriate places. I appreciate them so much.” “I was at my wits’ end in trying to get my daughter the help she needed when she was struggling with numerous mental health related challenges,” said another caller, who asked to remain anonymous, who was later connected to Family Navigation services. “I did not know where to turn. My mom told me about a commercial

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Ragged Company – Rockin’ and Road Ready By Andy Roberts It was the perfect setting to be introduced to the band. A long, dark bar, a Friday night crowd intent on drinking the work week into the past – but Ragged Company was having nothing of it. They pumped out song after song, lick after lick, and eared the crowd’s attention and respect. That’s just the way they do it. You’d expect nothing less from this crew that grabbed its name from a line in “Dead Flowers,” a Rolling Stones classic from Sticky Fingers.

Ragged Company started around 2006 when Adam Houghtelling was in art school. While there he met some other folks who were into music – one of them a roommate of bassist Ben Baker - and they started jamming. “It just went from there,” Houghtelling remembered, as some songs already had been written. The name change to Ragged Company came with the first gig. “It (Dead Flowers) was a . . . song I really liked,” Houghtelling acknowledged. It was changed from The Doochies, a name he had used with garage bands to make albums while in college. Most likely would agree it is an improvement. At first Ragged Company was a threepiece band with Houghtelling on guitar and vocals, Baker on bass, and Dave Downing blowing minds on cello. That lasted for nearly nine years. The original three-piece fell off the radar as Downing gained steady work on his instrument outside the band. The now duo temporarily was in limbo.

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added. It wasn’t long before they met vocalist Kristen Taylor at River Jam. She told the guys she could sing, so Houghtelling provided her with some songs and she immediately proved she could.

“Everything just fell together in a couple months,” Houghtelling recalled. “We started playing again, which is nice.” The 2018 basic lineup is Houghtelling, Taylor, Baker, Prescott, Sacco. “We have a couple guitar players that kind of sit in with us but nothing’s set Then came a call in stone,” Houghtelling about getting toadded. gether for a jam from George Prescott, Ragged Glory is not who plays banjo lacking for influences. and dobro, with the suggestion they get “I’ve always been a together with Eddie huge fan of, like, Neil Spencer, a harmonica Young and Johnny player who today is a Cash. Modest Mouse sometimes member even,” Houghtelling of the band. stated. “Our music is kind of a blend of all of “Right after that those. I ran into Ethan (Sacco) and he asked “We’ve heard lots of me if I wanted to re- things. We’ve heard cord,” Houghtelling space grass, we’ve recalled. “So, I start- heard Americana,” he ed recording and we added. added parts.” “We’ve also heard cerebral folk, which is Sacco then decided kind of cool.” drum parts could be

Photo credit Drew Berry If asked to brand it, Houghtelling said he’d go with “Americana.” Ragged Company released its second album, Brave Mountain Spirit, in 2016, a collection of eleven songs that evolved over the years. That followed Time Turns Killer. Houghtelling does most of the writing, with Taylor now helping on lyrics for some of the newer songs. “Usually I just kind of pace around and come up with something,” he stated. “I’ll take it to them and we all dictate our own parts.”

Taylor is particularly helpful on the lyrics. “She’s a really good writer,” Houghtelling emphasized. Ragged Company has been performing in venues ranging from festivals to The Slowdown to Lincoln’s Bourbon Theater, as well as bars a recent Brokedown Palace gig. “Pretty much all over,” Houghtelling said. That’s unlikely to stop anytime soon. “We’re recording right now and our goal is to get out of town,” he said. “Go pretty much wherever we can.” That may or may not include Iowa, especially the Vaudeville Mews. Houghtelling said there may be a curse associated with that venue, he almost laughed. It seems Ragged Company was on the road to Des Moines when the oil pump went out on Baker’s car. There they were, stranded on the highway.

Suddenly: “A guy pulled up and asked, ‘Are you guys smokin’ weed?’” Houghtelling recalled. They weren’t smoking, but their visitor appeared to want some weed. While they couldn’t comply with his apparent desire, he helped them out by tripping the computer on the car and getting it to run. The band made it to the show on time but the temporary fix ruined the car and Ragged Company was forced to spend that night in a hotel and rent a car for the return trip. “We haven’t been back since.” For more on Ragged Company: www.facebook.com/raggedcompanymusic/ http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/raggedcompany1

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Voice of Addiction

By Focus Omaha Bands that were tired and fed up with the mainstream started a new style of music in the mid-70s. These bands urged people to stand up and reject the status quo. They gave voice to the outsider in all of us. Punk Rock was born. It didn’t stop there, and it’s been given credit for inspiring post-punk, new wave, and even later indie pop and alternative. For those who appreciate the politically inspired and socially conscious hard driven sounds of punk, there’s Voice of Addiction. With more than a decade under his belt and after playing 1,200-plus shows, it never gets old for front man Ian Tomele. Focus caught up with Tomele this week who said, “I can’t seem to quit this. It’s like our name means, we’re all addicted to something. My addiction is the road. It’s grueling, but I’m a happier person when we’re touring regularly.

“I love recording and everything else, but I love touring regularly.” He continued, “Touring is more important today because it’s the only way to really reach people. If people got to a show and they like you they’ll be a fan for life.”

Aside from the politics, this band has a sound that will take you back, in the words of Michael Ness, to a time when punk rock was dangerous. With good vocals, great lyrics, and a hard-core sound that will leave you begging for more.

Tomele, who’s interest in politics started at a young age, talked about the political climate in Chicago where he currently resides. “Only NJ knows what it’s like to be this corrupt in politics. Like somebody’s in the back room getting payed off. There’s a lot going on here and Trump has a huge boner for Chicago and guns.”

He picked up a couple new guys right before the holidays and together they’ve recorded a couple new songs they plan on playing and will be continuing the decade-long tradition of Voice of Addiction at its finest.

Our constant exposure to news and social media, according to Tomele, has also had a huge impact on where we stand, “The 24-hour news cycle doesn’t help but neither does social media. It’s dangerous because there is no debate and we’re only hearing one side. Even the news sources cater directly to people’s specific views. There’s still facts in there, but they’re being spun by (the particular news source) agenda.” He talked about understanding that the average person wanted to shake things up by voting for Trump, but added that he didn’t understand how voting for an extremely wealthy individual would do this.

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Voice of Addiction, System Restore, The Shidiots, DSM-5, Scabby Ghouls Thursday, May 10 at The Lookout Lounge 320 S. 72nd Street $7 ADV/$10 DOS- All Ages

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Are Unicorns a Myth? Unicorns are not just the stuff of fairy tales; some financial unicorns exist today. Retail investors looking to bet on a unicorn may be able to do so indirectly through a mutual fund, exchange-traded fund or business development company. But beware; investing in unicorns is risky.

• or exchanged for cash. The market valuations of unicorns therefore may not reflect the intrinsic value of these businesses. Unicorns also are unlikely to have the same level of robust public disclosures required of publicly-traded companies.

Historically, investors in start-ups had limited opportunities to sell shares before the company held an initial public offering (IPO) and a secondary trading market opened. As a result, start-ups’ securitieswere highly What Does it Mean to be a Financial illiquid. Federal legislation that came Unicorn? In the area of financing businesses and into effect on December 4, 2015 start-up companies, the term “unicorn” eased the way for early investors to resell shares. This enabled unicorns has come to refer to aprivately held to expand their investor base and company with a supposed valuation develop market awareness prior to on paper of more than $1 billion. making a public offering, although A privately held company is one unicorns should still be considered that generally cannot sell shares illiquid. In addition, regulatory changes to the public and is owned by a enacted in 2012 raised the ceiling limited number of investors. Private on the number of investors a private companies can raise capital to fund company could have before the their businesses in a variety of ways, company would be required to register and recent changes in federal and its securities and become publiclystate securities laws have expanded traded. This regulatory change has these options. helped unicorns stay private for longer periods of time. Investors in unicorns typically are private funds (such as venture-capital, What are Some Risks of Investing in private-equity or hedge funds), wealthy individuals, and direct owners pre-IPO Shares? or employees of the unicorn itself. SEC- • Fraud: weak internal controls and corporate governance registered mutual funds, exchangeinfrastructure may lead to traded funds (ETFs) and business fraudulent practices by a unicorn. development companies (BDCs) also For example, a company could may invest in unicorns. create false sales and shipping documents to artificially increase Generally, retail investors cannot sales numbers. purchase shares of unicorns directly. Retail investors interested in betting on a particular unicorn could, however, • Disclosure: since the securities of unicorns will not be registered search for a mutual fund, ETF or BDC at the state or federal level, with exposure to the company. investors may lack important information to make an Investing in unicorns carries very investment decision. real risks, particularly when investing directly into a unicorn. As privately • Liquidity: there is no guarantee held companies, there is no public shares can be resold after market to trade the securities purchase. of unicorns. This means that the securities are illiquid, or not easily sold

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Valuation: the valuation on a unicorn pre-IPO may not reflect the intrinsic value of the enterprise. In addition, even if the unicorn eventually holds an IPO, there is no guarantee the stock price will rise. Some IPOs are unsuccessful and shares fall after the company goes public.

The Bottom Line Before making any financial decisions, ask questions, do your homework and contact the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance at 402-4713445. The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is a member of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA). NASAA has provided this information as a service

to investors. It is neither a legal interpretation nor an indication of a policy position by NASAA or any of its members, the state and provincial securities regulators. If you have questions concerning the meaning or application of a particular state law or rule or regulation, or a NASAA model rule, statement of policy or other materials, please consult with an attorney who specializes in securities law.

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BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN 4322 Leavenworth St. M-F 4P-6P $2.25 Domestic Bottles $3.00 Well Drinks BROKEDOWN PALCE 8805 Maple St. Happy Hour 12P-6P $4 28 oz Domestic Frozen Mugs $5 28 oz Nebraska Brewing Cardinal Pale Ale Frozen Mug 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 JAIPUR BREWING CO. 10922 Elm St., Omaha, NE 68144 THURS, FRI, SAT 4P - 6P $3.45 16oz Hand Crafted Beers, Jalapeno Ale, Wheat, IPA, Raspberry Wheat. $5.95 House Wines by the Glass. $23 Bottle House Wines. $4.95 House Liquors. $5.95 Cocktails. Happy Hour Appetizers and Breads from $1.25 – $4.75 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

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

KOZEE LOUNGE 5813 N 60th St. Daily Drink Specials!

PARLIAMENT WEST 16939 Wright Plz EVERYDAY 3P - 7P 1/2 Price Martini’s, $2 Domestic Pints, $1 Off Other Drinks

LEAVENWORTH BAR 4556 Leavenworth St. M-F 12P-7P LOOKOUT LOUNGE 320 S 72nd St. EVERY DAY 4-7, MIDNIGHT - 2 AM $2 PBR, $2.50 Domestic Bottles , $3 Wells, $3 Fireball 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 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 MALONEY’S IRISH PUB 1830 N 72nd St. M-F 3P-7P $1.00 off any beer

PERRY’S PLACE 9652 Mockingbird Dr. Monday – Friday 4P – 7P $2.50 Domestic Pints, $6.50 Pitchers $2.75 Domestic Bottles & $3.50 Wells

THERAPY BAR & GRILL 5059 S 108th St Monday-Friday 3-6pm $.50 cents off Bottles, Drafts, & Wells THE SOCIABLE INN 4917 S 136TH ST M-F 2P-7P $2.50 Pints, $2.50 Domestic Bottles 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

PITCH PIZZERIA 5021 Underwood Ave. 17808 Burke M-F 3P-6P $5 off any appetizer $5 off any pizza PLANK SEAFOOD & PROVISIONS 1205 Howard St. Monday-Saturday 3-6:30 pm & Sunday Noon-8 pm 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

O’CONNORS IRISH PUB 1217 Howard St. M-TH- 4P-6P & FRI 2P-7P $1.00 off all Draft, Premium, and Domestic Wells

SCRIPTOWN 3922 Farnam M-F 4P - 6P $1 Off Beers & $1 Off Well Drinks

PADDY’S McGOWN’S PUB & GRILL 4503 Center St. Happy Hour Specials from 3-6pm

THE DOWN UNDER 3530 Leavenworth St. MON-SAT 3P-7P SUNDAY-ALLDAY

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AUCTIONS THURSDAY, MAY 3 | 5p THURSDAY NIGHT AUCTION 1528 SADDLECREEK RD. Trucks, Tools, Lawn, Garden, Antiques & Advertising Estate WWW.THEAUCTIONMILL.COM -----------------------------------------------FRIDAY, MAY 4 | 12p OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PORTABLE CLASSROOM AUCTION 4041 N 72ND STREET, OMAHA WWW.GPSOLD.COM -----------------------------------------------SUNDAY, MAY 6 | 12p SMALL ENGINE AND BAIT SHOP BUSINESS LIQUIDATION 301 W. MISSION AVE., BELLEVUE Tony, owner of Full Line Small Engine & Bait Shop is liquidating his business to seek other ventures. Up for bid is a large lineup of clean, working, late model lawn, garden, landscaping and snow removal equipment and his bath shop business inventory. WWW.THEAUCTIONMILL.COM ------------------------------------------------

BARTENDER FORTE MUSIC HALL 4727 S 96TH ST, OMAHA Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and some happy hours. Experience behind a fast paced bar is required, as well as keno certified. ------------------------------------------------

EMPLOYMENT SERVERS/BARTENDER/HOSTESS JULIO’S is hiring part-time and full-time servers and bartenders for days and/or nights including weekends. Hiring host/esses for nights and weekends. APPLY IN PERSON Julio’s 2820 S 123rd Ct., Omaha 68144 -----------------------------------------------SERVER/BARTENDER & LINE COOK BUCK’S BAR & GRILL 27849 W CENTER RD. Ideal candidate will have bartending AND serving skills. Very fast paced environment. Read our reviews and if you can live up to them, we want to talk to you. MUST be reliable and drama free. Shifts are TuesdayWednesday week day evenings and Friday-Sunday. Can send resume or apply in person. ------------------------------------------------

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