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LOCAL Ryan Menchaca and the Invisible Horses
UPDATE Land of the Solar
ART Eric Pflug
HEALTH Help Is On The Way
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Ryan Menchaca and the Invisible Horses – On the Horizon of Success By Andy Roberts
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Davina and the Vagabonds – A Date Delayed By Howard Schwartz
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Foundation One Bank will be sharing financial information relating to the markets, investments, financial news and other information.
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Diary of a Changing World By Steve Newman
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Baseball By Focus Omaha
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DHHS Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention Update: Agency Receives Second $2 Million Opioid Response Grant from SAMHSA Sponsored by New Dawn Nutrition
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Artist Bio By D.J. Grothe
Name: Eric Pflug Age: 20 Hometown: Omaha, NE Medium/Style: Experimental/Mixed Media What inspires and influences your work the most? “I think the work is its own influence. Each piece is individual and inspired by different thoughts or images, but every piece is just another part of understanding myself and the world I’m in.”
What was your favorite piece to create? “I recently created an abstract piece I call “Colonization.” It’s a 4’ by 5’ stretched canvas that started out as an earthy reflection on the structures and mythologies of conscious life. As I worked, the painting evolved to become more of a self aware question. The colors illustrate a sense of altered perspective and strong emotion.” What are you currently working on? “Right now I am making a 3D oil painting for my Uncle Joe. It depicts 300 Spartan soldiers charging into battle, and it’s stretched over a custom built 60” by 38” frame. With rain drizzling down over weapons, mud splashing up from the ground and soldiers emerging from the stormy air, this piece is certainly coming to life!”
When was your first exhibition? “It’s been a continuous thing, really. I was having breakfast with some friends at The Diner last April, and I Where do you see your art in the started talking with the owner, Ken. Since then, I’ve been showing paintings future? “I see my art on the walls of homes on The Diner’s walls.” where it will be appreciated. For me,
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Bloodshot Balance painting is a form of therapy. I think my Favorite quote? work reflects that, and I hope people “Painting is self-discovery. Every good see the value in it.” artist paints what he is.” - Jackson Pollock Who’s the artist, living or dead, you admire most? “I think art is a collective experience. I love the Pollock, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Basquait, but I love even more how these artists continue to inspire us today.” Advice to an aspiring artist? “Just keep working at it. With much practice comes many products.”
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Friday, May 11 Opening Reception MVIS 7th Annual Juried Art Show Through May 27 Gallery 1516, 1516 Leavenworth St. Justin Beller: “Trajectories” Join us for the opening reception of Opening Reception this year’s national MVIS juried art 5918 Maple St, Omaha, 68104 show. 60+ paintings of representationAnderson O’Brien Fine Art al art will be on display thru June 30. 1108 Jackson St, Omaha, 68102 ----------------------------------------------Art, wine and hors d’oevres! Friday, May 11 | 6p - 8p Omaha-based artist Justin Beller is Art Furniture: Opening Reception known for creating paintings, wall Omaha Creative Institute installations, plinths, and towers that enhance and define spaces through his Art Furniture, curated by Christopher Prinz, asks four artists to look at the rigorous combinations of geometric forms and bold colors. His most recent objects we live with everyday in new body of work represents an expansion ways. Rugs, furniture, lighting, wallpaper, and sound all serve as points of and evolution of his artistic practice departure for proposing alternatives to include softer lines and a brighter to readily available, commercially palette. Both abstract and figurative, imposed “stuff.” Nick Holden, Holly these new paintings and sculptures Kranker, Derek Pressnall, and Christoshowcase Beller’s artistic ingenuity, pher Prinz have each partnered with gestural imagination, and mastery of a local manufacturer to create unique materials. The artist’s work is held in works that signal a return to small private, public, and corporate collecbatch production and individualized tions throughout the U.S. ----------------------------------------------- attention to fabrication. By mining Omaha’s rich manufacturing environThrough May 30 ment, these artists expand the paramOrdinary Saints - New Work by eters of interdisciplinary exchange Rachel Griel, Opening Reception between art and design while giving Star Deli domestic objects, and the materials 6114 Military Ave, Omaha, 68104 ----------------------------------------------- that make them, back their agency. -----------------------------------------------
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Friday, May 11 | 7:05p Nurse Appreciation at Werner Park Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, 68046 The skies will ignite following every Friday evening home game at Werner Park with a post-game fireworks spectacular presented by Hy-Vee! Nurse Aprreciation Night Presented by Primetime Healthcare -----------------------------------------------Saturday, May 12 | 9:30a Animal & Nature Rescue Day Gifford Farm Education Center 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue Bring a picnic lunch and come out to Gifford Farm as they celebrate the awesome wonders of the outdoors during Animal & Nature Day! -----------------------------------------------Saturday, May 12 | 5p - 8p Spring Into Summer! Benson Park The City of Omaha Parks & Recreation Department would like to invite you to the annual Spring into Summer event! We’re taking over Benson Park and kicking off Summer with bounce houses, rock wall, interactive booths, golf, DJ, fishing, face painting, tennis, soccer, smores, dancing, food trucks and much more! -----------------------------------------------Saturday, May 12 | 6p Rollergirls Star Wars Night Ralston Arena Double Header! First bout Omaha AAA followed by the All-Stars both vs No Coast Derby Girls Star Wars/Family Night: $1 Beer for first hr. 5pm-6pm. Let the Force Be With You and Drink up while we hit each other. Tickets can be purchased at HomePrideTix.com or at the Ralston Arena box office. The Ralston Arena is located at 7300 Q St, Ralson, NE, 68127 -----------------------------------------------Saturday, May 12 | 7p Saturdays at Stinson Concert -with Hi-Fi Hangover
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Stinson Park in Aksarben Village 1920 S 67th St., Omaha You will be entertained by the most talented bands in Omaha and the best part its FREE! There will be food and drink vendors, face painting, balloon artists, kids will play in the fountain and on the playground equipment. -----------------------------------------------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 less than half of them would survive the year in this new wilderness. Minotaur Mazes’ American Adventure takes visitors on an immersive, educational role-play adventure that asks people to conquer one great challenge: survive the year as one of the original Jamestown colonists. Sound easy? Think again. Only 38 of the 104 settlers survived. But don’t worry – you’re not tied to their destiny. You can beat the odds and determine your fate – it all depends on the choices you make… and a bit of luck. Even if you don’t survive, try again! There’s a new adventure every time you enter the exhibit! -----------------------------------------------OUR BODY: The Universe Within The Capitol District 225 N. 12th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 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.
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WWW.SUMTUR.ORG 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. The exhibit shines a light on the alluring mystery of the human body through the presentation of these fascinating specimens combined with an inspirational and educational message. By highlighting anatomy studies over the past 1,000 years, guests will see how the body’s beautiful complexity has influenced generations of artists and scientists.
OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CITY OF PAPILLION DAVID P BLACK, MAYOR
Tickets to OUR BODY: The Universe Within are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors (65+) and Military members and family (with ID), $12 for Students with ID, $10 for Children (Ages 5-14) and children 4 and under are free. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 Bike Night Quaker Steak and Lube, 5p -----------------------------------------------Ballroom Dancing The Center, 7p
SATURDAY, MAY 12 BlackTop Road Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, 6p -----------------------------------------------Taxi Driver Amerisports, 8:30p
THURSDAY, MAY 10 Thirsty Thursday Rodeo Saloon, 8p
SUNDAY, MAY 13 Happy Mother’s Day!
FRIDAY, MAY 11 89.7 The River Presents Five Finger Death Punch & Shinedown Westfair Fairgrounds, 2:10p -----------------------------------------------Celebrate The River Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park, 5p -----------------------------------------------Knockout Parties with DJ Jake The Mile Away Hall & Tavern, 7p
MONDAY, MAY 14 Trivia The Buck Snort, 6p TUESDAY, MAY 15 Clean Sweep 2018 Bayliss Park, 5p
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WEDNESDAY MAY 9 Happy Hippy Hour with Carrie Jean & Dr. Webb Music The Down Under, 4:20p ----------------------------------------------Jam Session Vino Mas, 6p ----------------------------------------------The Grease Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Hawthorne Heights The Waiting Room, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr. Toad’s, 7p ----------------------------------------------Trivia Night Blazin’ Pianos, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Modest Mouse & Mass Gothic Ralston Arena, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Magick K Acoustic Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Femme Fatales of Comedy Lookout Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Laura Macklin Barley Street Tavern, 10p
THURSDAY MAY 10 Bike Night with Simplicated Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 4p ----------------------------------------------James Armstrong w/ Us and Them Chrome Lounge, 5p ----------------------------------------------Trapt Undergound - Acoustic Nights Bourbon Saloon, 6p ----------------------------------------------Digitour Arctic Lights The Waiting Room, 6p ----------------------------------------------Donovan Johnson Ozone Lounge, 6:30p -----------------------------------------------
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FRIDAY MAY 11 Sip Nebraska Mahoney State Park, 4p ----------------------------------------------Bill Sammon Acoustic Growler USA, 5p ----------------------------------------------Dan/Jon Acoustic Happy Hour The Down Under Lounge, 5p ----------------------------------------------Danny Garcia Black Oak Grill, 6p ----------------------------------------------Gage Wiggins Cantina Laredo, 6p ----------------------------------------------Kaylyn Sahs Crave, 6p ----------------------------------------------Evan Scott Della Costa, 6p ----------------------------------------------Super Moon Album Release/ Tour Kickoff Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Millard VFW Post 8334, 7p ----------------------------------------------Hairball Ralston Arena, 7p ----------------------------------------------Hullabacruise with Kris Lager Band River City Star, 7p ----------------------------------------------Music by Double Treble Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Poima, Peregrine & Midwest Coastal The Well, 7p ----------------------------------------------Whitney Peyton Wired Pub, 7p ----------------------------------------------Dale Jones Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Matt Blair & Sopor OutrSpaces, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Davina and the Vegabonds Holland Center, 8p -----------------------------------------------
Artichoke Hearts, All Knowing McGill & The Reprise Petshop, 8p ----------------------------------------------Dad Jokes (Improv) The Backline, 8p ----------------------------------------------Robo Dojo, Catberet, When Particles Collide & The Boner Killerz Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke with DJ Nilla Wafer Boondocker’s, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke California Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Servant Shop with Propergrander And Those Guys, Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------Earthbound & Down Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Mighty Shipwrecks Havana Garage, 9p ----------------------------------------------Sideways 8 & Wild Stallions On The Q St. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Hi-Fi Hangover Ozone, 9p ----------------------------------------------CJ Mills with Mesonjixx & John J Evans Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------gottberg Skyybox, 9p ----------------------------------------------Gary Powers 4: A Tribute to U2 Slowdown, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Ventura Blvd Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Cards of Destiny (Improv) The Backline, 9p ----------------------------------------------Justin Townes Earle Solo Tour w/ Blake Brown The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Wild Colonial Bhoys Dubliner Pub, 9:30p -----------------------------------------------
Dale Jones Omaha Funny Bone, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------The North Fork The Down Under, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Sapien Sounds, Doom Lagoon, Daisy Distraction O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p
The Matt Amandus Jazz Trio Jambo Cat, 8p ----------------------------------------------Ten O’Clock, Brothers Tandem & The Ruralists Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Smallpools & Great Good Fine Ok w/ Half The Animal Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------SATURDAY MAY 12 Singles Night Therapy Bar & grill, 8p Heart Walk ----------------------------------------------Miller’s Landing, 7a Terry Parker Trio ----------------------------------------------- The Omaha Lounge, 8:30p Omaha Brew Tour ----------------------------------------------Farnam House Brewing, 10a Big Al Band, Wagon Blasters & ----------------------------------------------- Anonymous Henchmen Renaissance Festival of Nebraska Barley Street, 9p Bellevue Berry Farm, 11a --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monkey Knife Fight Not Your Everyday Bar Crawl Chrome Lounge, 9p Junior’s Forgot Store, 11a --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GetchaSum Sip Nebraska Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p Mahoney State Park, 4p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Red Delicious Justin Gambino Forte Music Hall, 9p (402) Arts Collective, 7p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Big Daddy Caleb & The Chargers Zane Williams, Cameran Nelson & Growler USA, 9p Mason Michaels, Bourbon Saloon, 7p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sailing In Soup Crazy & The Brains, Buggy Lewis & The Harney Street Tavern, 9p Rabbit Grenades & Tame Suns ----------------------------------------------Lookout Lounge, 7p Lemon Fresh Day ----------------------------------------------- Ozone, 9p Dale Jones ----------------------------------------------Omaha Funny Bone, 7p Dj Animale ----------------------------------------------- The Cove, 9p Hullabacruise with Kris Lager Band ----------------------------------------------River City Star, 7p Devil In The Details ----------------------------------------------- The Waiting Room, 9p Hi-Fi Hangover ----------------------------------------------Stinson Park in Aksarben Village Wild Colonial Bhoys ----------------------------------------------- Dubliner Pub, 9:30p Big Canvas ----------------------------------------------The Backline, 7p Dale Jones ----------------------------------------------- Omaha Funny Bone, 9:30p J. Jeffrey Messerole with Ryan ----------------------------------------------Nordtrom, The Well, 7p Virgin Mary Pistol Grip with ----------------------------------------------- GhostCat & Noah Hobson Ken Sitler The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p Vino Mas, 7p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. E & the Stringless Kite & The North Karaoke Fork, O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p American Legion Post #1, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------SUNDAY MAY 13 The Planets Omaha Symphony, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------- Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise Dale Jones River City Star, 10a Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------continued on page 11
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Renaissance Festival of Nebraska Bellevue Berry Farm, 11a ----------------------------------------------Hector Anchondo Band Sugar Clay Winery, 1p ----------------------------------------------Mother’s Day Brunch Show Omaha Funny Bone, 2p ----------------------------------------------Lazy Sunday Acoustic Show Soaring Wings, 2p ----------------------------------------------Finding Dixie The Cottonwood Cove, 2p ----------------------------------------------Gaming Guild The Down Under Lounge, 3p ----------------------------------------------Peter Brenan Irish Music Brazen Head Pub, 6p ----------------------------------------------Bill Sammon Cedar Omaha, 7p ----------------------------------------------Dale Jones Omaha Funny Bone, 7p ----------------------------------------------Booze Bingo The Down Under Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke with ThemOtherDudes Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke The Down Under Lounge, 10p
TUESDAY MAY 15 Midwest Golden Gloves Nationals Ralston Arena, 6p ----------------------------------------------Ryan Hill Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic & Jam NIght Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------A Perfect Circle Baxter Arena, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Mitch Towne Jazz Organ Trio Jambo Cat, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Petrification, Valiska & Carnographer Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Science Cafe Slowdown, 7p ----------------------------------------------Spencer’s WILD Bar Trivia The Down Under Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Helmet with Prong The Waiting room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke The Down Under, 10p
MONDAY MAY 14 Gooch & His Big Las Vegas Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Pillorian, Ezra & Crypt Fiend Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Michelle Eva Becker The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Songwriter Showcase & Open Mic Barley Street Tavern, 8p ----------------------------------------------Early Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 8p ----------------------------------------------Saba with Joseph Chilliams & Jean Deaux, The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------DJ Howie’s Karaoke Grant St. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic and Molly’s Molly’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------Open Jam The Down Under Lounge, 9p
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When was the last time you saw Guns By Focus Omaha When was the last time you saw Guns & Roses, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Kiss, Van Halen, Queen, Twisted Sister, Journey, Poison and Bon Jovi all in the same night? If you didn’t see them last time (or even if you did) get ready for Hairball on Friday night at Ralston Arena. Focus had a chance to catch up with singer and guitarist Bobby Jenson and ask him a few questions leading up to their show. Focus: You take on the personas of
Brian Johnson (ACDC), Jon Bon Jovi, Brett Michaels, Alice Cooper, Gene Simmons from KISS and more. Which one is your favorite, and how do you prepare for each? Jenson: They’re all my favorite. It doesn’t really matter, one can be my favorite but the same thing can suck the most. Like Gene Simmons, for example, takes hours to get ready for a three-minute segment. But it’s great too, because I get to play in an arena full of people – and chicks – and that’s the coolest part. Focus: Hairball has shared the stage with Alice Cooper, Gene Simmons, Vince Neil, Rob Haltford and many more – who is still on your wish list? Jenson: I wonder if we’re on anybody’s wish list. I wonder when Axl is going to call me. Most of the guys are really big Kiss fans, so that was a big one!
Brian Johnson would be great to have, but I think I do a pretty good job of it. The door is always open for those who want to come along and be part of the Hairball experience. Vince Neil has played with us like five times. It would be cool to have Slash come up and play with us, but I don’t know if we have a wish list anymore now that we’ve played with most of our heroes. Focus:What can we expect to be different?
Photo Credits: Eric Sherman Jenson: We had an awesome experience the last time we were here. Don’t miss out on a chance to hear about what your friends were talking about last year. We put on a bigger show than most of the bands that we impersonate. Don’t miss out on a chance to find out why Alice Cooper said in a radio interview that Hairball does Alice Cooper as well as he does.
Jenson: The show is always differHairball - Friday May 11 8:00 pm ent. There are 150 shows a year so something is always new. There will be Ralston Arena a lot more pyro this year and some new members to the band, so it will be a lot more exciting. Focus: How do you feel about being back in Omaha?
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UPDATE:
80,000 new homes being built each year in sunny California, the impending mandate promises to provide a huge boost to the domestic solar indusCalifornia has long since been a trailblazer when it comes to environmental try, which has recently been threatened by Trump tariffs. regulation, but it’s about to become the first state to mandate solar panels. Opponents of solar mandates On May 9th, the state’s Energy Comclaim that the high price of solar mission will officially vote whether or installations create a disincentive for not to adopt the solar requirement. developers to build new homes; the Once it has been approved, all new policy is estimated to add roughly homes and residential buildings constructed after 2020 will be required to $25,000 to the cost of construction. have photovoltaic (PV) panels mount- In a state like Nebraska, this lofty ed on their roofs, with an exception for price tag would likely destabilize the housing market, but in California – homes that are blocked or otherwise where the average home is valued at incompatible with solar design. $440,000 – the added cost is just a drop in the bucket. California currently sources about 38% of its electricity from renewable energy - more than double the national Advocates of such measures are quick to point out that the high overhead average. Panels in the state generate costs are easily eclipsed by decades more than 42% of the United States’ of virtually free electricity for hometotal solar PV electricity. California’s owners. Mainstream adoption of solar booming solar industry employs panels by the state of nearly 40 million more than 86,000 people as of is expected to reduce costs for the 2017. technology in the long run, increasing the viability of solar PV electricity The Golden State was also generation nationwide. recently named the fifthlargest economy in the world, with a 2017 gross domestic product (GDP) upwards of $2.7 trillion. With an average of
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what was then called Ratigan Rhoden. After they came to Omaha they were looking for a job when his dad mentioned they should get back into BBQ. After starting a food truck that was located across from Burger King in the same area, they finally landed in their current spot which used to be a Wing Stop and Lutfi’s Fried Fish.
The Long Road to Success
“We would take orders out of our house and bring it to them.”
Burnt Ends- Not dry or overcooked, these babies are tender and prepared to perfection. There’s the added touch of caramelized onions that gives this dish a great finish. Fat BBQ Shack Pizza- Wow! As I said, one of the only wood-fired pizza locations in Omaha and you can taste the difference. The dough is aged and the flavor is outstanding.
After remodeling the walls and floors and refinishing the used tables, Fat Shack BBQ was born.
Collard Greens- Made with smoked turkey legs and just a light touch They also offered BBQ at auto dealerof heat. You can’t find these many ships on Saturdays back when it was a They eventually took over the next bay places and they’re just like Grandma’s regular occurrence for many dealers where Little King was to accommodate through and through. There’s cabbage to have food on the weekends for their large parties and events, but Staci is in it, too! employees and to attract customers. cooking up something new over there. It’s been a long road for owners Cary Staci is into organic fare and wanted The bottom line is these guys have a and Staci Dunn at Fat Shack BBQ on Finally, they saw a restaurant for sale to increase their appeal by offering a passion for what they do and it shows 30th and Weber Streets. Cary remiin nearby Augusta. They went in and lighter menu. So, the Fat Fusion side in the final product. Fat Shack BBQ nisced about how he started, “We’re everything was already there, includwas created. She offers organic chick- 7440 N 30th St from Wichita, Kansas, and we started ing an apartment upstairs. For the next en broth for soups and Ramen plus catering out of our mobile home with two years, that’s where they set up wood fired pizza, salads, and more. three kids for our employees.” shop. Here’s a sample of just a few of the At that time, he was the chief engineer After moving a couple more times, dishes that we tried. at a local hospital. their last store in Wichita was sandwiched between two tornados, so they PastramiStaci’s mother worked at Beech Aircraft where they had a narrow window finally moved to Omaha where Carry’s One of the only places in Omaha that brines, steams, and smokes its own for lunch from 11-11:30. Cary recalled, dad had moved in 1986 to work for pastrami and it shows in the flavor. Cary mentioned that guys from NY have told him have to go there (NYC) to experience the flavor.
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Diary of a Changing World
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Hawaiian Eruption
Fountains of lava emerged from cracks in the ground that formed in a Hawaiian neighborhood as Kilauea volcano erupted suddenly on the Big Island. Residents in the Leilani Estates subdivision were immediately ordered to evacuate due to the mounting lava threat. Most people had already been on high alert due to a swarm of powerful tremors before the eruption.
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Remote Cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Flamboyan briefly attained Category-1 force as it churned the central Indian Ocean.
Longest-Lived
The world’s oldest known spider was killed at the age Cape Town has for months been facing of 43 by a wasp attack in the prospect of all water taps being Western Australia. turned off due to depleted reservoirs. Scientists at Curtin University said “We want to show that if there is no the trapdoor spider was the subject other source to solve the water crisis, of a long-term study and outlived the we have another idea no one else previous record-holder by 15 years, has thought of yet,” Sloane told the mainly from living her entire life in one agency. burrow.
Khartoum’s SudaNow reports the Central Darfur farmer’s wife was able to beat the attacking primate to death as it was biting her husband’s thighs and legs. The magazine reports monkeys once dug up seeds the farmer had planted until he chased them away about five years ago, killing the assaulting monkey’s offspring in the process. Locals say they have witnessed monkeys stalking their enemies for decades after being wronged.
Antarctic Relief
An audacious plan to tow Antarctic icebergs to South Africa to help solve the worst water crisis there in a century is being
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Icebergs towed in from near Antarctica and then melted could provide relief from Cape Town’s acute water shortage. Photo: CC: Helen L. Chen
“We’re really miserable about it,” lead researcher Leanda Mason told The Telegraph. “We were hoping she could have made it to 50 years old.” Trapdoor spiders ambush small prey that have the misfortune of passing by their burrows.
Researchers dubbed this recordholder “Number 16” shortly after she was hatched in 1974.
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Baseball Highlights By Focus Omaha
Creighton Bluejays
Things are getting serious for the Creighton baseball team. The Jays (26-15, 5-9 Big East) entered the weekend needing a series win against Seton Hall if not a sweep. Things started well enough on Friday with a 4-2 win, but the CU bats again went cold leaving runners stranded. The Bluejays managed one more run the rest of the weekend at TD Ameritrade Park, losing 2-1 on Saturday and 3-0 on Sunday.
in the bottom of the seventh on Saturday. The Jackrabbits had put it out of reach in the fourth with backto-back homers and an RBI single that brought in six runs to make it 10-1.
categories. • Ranked second in sacrifice flies (25) • Ranked third in RBIs (271) • Ranked third in runs scored (300) • Ranked tied for third in home runs (40) UNO took a 1-0 lead in the third game • Ranked fourth in hits (420) on a Max Gamm double in the top of • Nebraska is the only team in the Big the fifth, then added two more runs for Ten with two players in the top five in a 3-0 as Grant Suponchick and Tyler RBIs. Jesse Wilkening ranks third in Daugherty each singled to score a pair the conference in RBIs (49), while Scott of runs. Schreiber ranks fth (46). They also both rank in the top 10 in the Big Ten SDSU answered with three runs in the bottom of the sixth and took a 4-3 lead on a sacrifice in the seventh. Omaha retook the lead in the top of the eighth as they loaded the bases, but the 6-4 lead didn’t last as the Jackrabbits scored four times off a single, a hit batter, and another single The game ended with a Maverick stranded in the top of the ninth. The club will host Creighton at Werner Park on Wednesday, before they head to Tulsa for a weekend series with Oral Roberts.
The team needs every win it can get now, and that starts on Tuesday with a home game against Nebraska, and a chance for a season sweep. On Wednesday it’s UNO at Werner Park before a trip to Philadelphia for a three-game weekend set with Nebraska Baseball Villanova. The Wildcats are not as good at baseball as they are basketball, There’s finally some good news on the Husker baseball front as Nebraska which is a good sign for the Jays, and (22-23 6-10 Big Ten) managed to win they need some good signs. a Big Ten series for the first time since - well this season. The Huskers seem to be coming out of a long-term slump after taking three out of four from a decent Wolfpack team that beat CalState Fullerton at home earlier this season and now the Huskers have won Omaha Mavericks a series against fellow bottom feeders The Mavericks had a rough weekend Maryland at Hawks Field. in Brookings, South Dakota, dropping Friday’s series opener 5-4. It was all Despite their struggles, here’s the good downhill from there. news: • As a team, Nebraska leads the Big Omaha (14-28, 9-12 Summit League) Ten in walks drawn (228) and fewest fell 14-4 in the second game. That triples allowed (3). The Huskers one was completed on Sunday after are ranked in the top four in the weather caused play to be suspended conference in several other offensive
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in batting average. Schreiber is third (.387) and Wilkening is ninth (.363). They’re going to bring their A game to finish up the regular season. They play Creighton at press time on Tuesday before a three-game series at home against Indiana and will wrap up the regular season next weekend in Champagne against the Fighting Illini.
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DHHS Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention Update: Agency Receives Second $2 Million Opioid Response Grant from SAMHSA Lincoln – Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has received a second $2 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for opioid response. The grant, awarded to the Division of Behavioral Health, will promote awareness of the opioid problem and access to naloxone, the life-saving drug used to prevent death from opioid overdoses. The State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis (STR) grant is part of the 21st Century Cures Act and is
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administered by SAMHSA. States and territories are awarded funds based on rates of overdose deaths and unmet need for opioid addiction treatment. Nebraska received its first $2 million grant for this program in 2017. “While Nebraska’s rates of opioid overdoses are very low compared to other states, we can’t lose sight of the importance of prevention,” said Governor Pete Ricketts. “This grant will support our efforts to proactively raise awareness of the dangers of opioid abuse and ensure Nebraskans have access to treatment options.” “Our divisions of Behavioral Health, Public Health and Medicaid and Long-Term Care continue to work collaboratively to keep Nebraskans safe from opioids,” said Dr. Courtney Phillips, chief executive officer of DHHS. “We see prescription drug overdose prevention as a very important priority and the goal of our efforts is to help improve health outcomes and save lives.” “The widespread use of prescription painkillers has resulted in increased addiction, emergency room visits, and overdose deaths throughout the country,” said Sheri Dawson, director of the Division of Behavioral Health. “Nebraskans are not immune from this problem. Building partnerships and providing resources are absolutely critical to the health of Nebraskans. The purpose of the grant is to empower the dedicated citizens
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who are fighting the opioid crisis by supporting prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives in their communities. Dawson noted that the 2017 grant has helped DHHS collect and dispose of 436.7 pounds (742,309 pills) of controlled and non-controlled medications; educated 50,188 individuals about safe disposal information dissemination (via radio, media, flyers and in hospital patients’ rooms); trained 37 peer specialists to promote recovery from opioid use disorder, and grew the number of professionals who can treat opioid addiction through Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) for opioid addiction treatment; and served 20,000 people in opioid use disorder prevention programs. These efforts are part of DHHS’ prescription drug overdose prevention initiatives which also include creating awareness about expanded access to naloxone, a drug that can be given to people experiencing an opioid-related overdose. DHHS is also working with pharmacists, physicians and EMS providers to create educational resources and training on naloxone as well as an information campaign geared toward the public about access and use of the medication. Fast facts about prescription drug use, abuse and deaths in Nebraska: -In 2016, 128 people died of a drug overdose, and at least 38 of those deaths were opioid related. -In 2015, 149 people died of a drug overdose, and at least 54 of those deaths were opioid related. -Nebraska’s drug overdose death rate has increased over the last decade – 6.9 overdose deaths for every 100,000 people in 2016 up from 3.6 in 2004. -The U.S. drug overdose death rate per 100,000 people was 16.3 in 2015 up from 9.3 in 2004.
The U.S. drug overdose death rate per 100,000 people was 14.7 in 2014 versus 9.3 in 2004. DHHS, in conjunction with the Nebraska Health Information Initiative, launched an enhanced prescription drug monitoring program from Jan. 1, 2017 for healthcare professionals who prescribe and dispense medications. Now dispensed prescriptions for controlled substances must be reported to the PDMP and providers have access to patients’ controlled substance medication histories. The PDMP is an effective tool that prescribers and dispensers can use to make more informed decisions on patient care. On Jan. 1, 2018, all dispensed human prescriptions began being reported into the system; beginning in July, veterinary prescriptions for controlled substances will be added. DHHS and partners are also developing opioid prescribing guidelines and increasing provider and patient education. Prescriber and designee education has become an additional focus of local substance abuse coalitions. Prescribers were and will continue to be educated on the PDMP, prescribing trends at the local, state and national level and legislation pertaining to the PDMP and opioid prescribing. Learn more about Nebraska’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/pdmp.
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Ryan Menchaca and the Invisible Horses – On the Horizon of Success By Andy Roberts Ryan Patrick Menchaca may have taken Paul McCartney’s thoughts on the “long and winding road” a bit too seriously, albeit while applying it to a career in music, not romance. At the moment, things are happening along West Dodge Road at Hidden Tracks Studio where Ryan Menchaca & the Invisible Horses are putting together their first album.
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For Menchaca, that road began in Springfield, Illinois. He’s been in Omaha for five years following a couple of years in Sioux Falls that followed a stint in Norfolk (where he stayed in Johnny Carson’s childhood bedroom) preceded by a stop in Columbus. Yes, the one in Nebraska. Menchaca on guitar and lead vocals (drums are his forte); is joined by Kafele Williams on trumpets; Pat Reilly on the bass; drummer John Rost; and Gabe Jasso on lead guitar. Reilly is a “shredder,” Menchaca said, adding the work he does with Jasso “is a beautiful thing.” The sounds, which remain under construction, are somewhat illusive to define. “I’ve been calling it cowboy jazz,” Menchaca said. “I’m a really big fifties O.G. fanatic.”
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That means Hank Williams and Patsy met up at the right place at the right Cline and favs, as are Thelonious Monk, time. Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, and John Coltrane. “And everybody was very available,” Menchaca said. He knew Jasso, but: “Miles Davis, Almost Blue is one of my “Everyone else was pure happenfavorites,” he said when asked about his stance.” favorite albums. Davis’s Bitches Brew tops the list. Menchaca does the writing for the group. “The way in which it lays itself in As for inspirations, now, it’s between front of me are endless.” Mary Robbins and Ahmad Jamal. “He’s (Jamal) integrating jazz and funk,” Much of the music is spontaneous and Menchaca explained of the 87-yearemotionally direct, coming out of a old pianist. It may be best to say his West Coast romantic breakup. influences are boundless. “It just reminded me of horses,” Men“Absolutely . . . I’m conditioned to put a chaca said, partially explaining the modern twist on it, but I’m trying hard band’s name. “I’m very attracted to not to.” prose . . . my finer moments, if you will, were stream of consciousness. The Invisible Horses have been working with Jeremy Garrett who runs “That’s really how I write.” In the Hidden Tracks Studios. They recently moment is where it happens, for Manwere there to do four songs live. chaca. “These things just kind of shoot through you.” “We went in playing seamlessly,” Menchaca recalled. The band did a couple He stated he is exceptionally attracted more songs and added some more to The Beats, the literary movement effects. Vocals may be overdubbed, but of the 1950s and 1960s that spawned this is the first recording of the band. artists like Jack Kerouac, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Allen Ginsberg among “We’ve been a group for a little under a others. year now,” Menchaca stated. “I like the stuff that’s a little more He described the band’s formation as manic,” Menchaca emphasized. “It’s just an abstract congregation. They just a little more relatable, I suppose.”
Some of the band’s more noteworthy shows have been at OutrSpaces downtown as well as O’Leaver’s and Pageturners Lounge, plus The Slowdown. When not performing with The Invisible Horses, Menchaca plays with House Vacations, another local band set to soon release a new record. Tour plans are to be determined at this point. “I want to put this record out. I want to do some shopping . . . send it around to a couple labels,” Menchaca speculated. “My future says a million different things to me. “We are very fortunate to be part of such a beautiful community.” For more about Ryan Menchaca and the Invisible Horses https://www.facebook.com/TheInvisibleHorses/ https://soundcloud.com/theinvisiblehorses
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Davina and the Vagabonds – A Date Delayed
“I’m glad that I have that opportunity again.” The opportunity comes Thursday and Friday in the Holland Performing Arts Center.
By Howard Schwartz
In addition to Davina Lozier on piano and vocals, the band includes husband Zack Lozier who plays trumpet and By the time you read this, Davina and sings; Steve Rogness on trombone; the Vagabonds will have jumped in Andrew Gillespie on drums; and Brian their van and headed down the road to Padavic on upright bass. The group’s Omaha for a show that has been about music has been described as a sound two years in the making. filled with New Orleans charm, Memphis soul swagger, and tender gospel. The Twin Cities-based jazz-blues outfit has played here before, but their last Lozier herself said she has been Omaha trip is mostly remembered for influenced by “So many people . . . This a late cancellation at Jazz on the Green has been my dream since I was a kid. due to the weather. She said she has piano, vocal, and band influences that range from Fats Waller “It was like a tornado . . . it was weath- to Led Zeppelin, to Billie Holiday to er,” Davina Lozier said. “As soon as it Blondie. canceled, like 15 minutes later it was beautiful.” “Now, I think I’m just influenced by life,” Lozier said. “I don’t know how The 2016 Jazz on the Green show had my agent pitches me . . . We’re such a been viewed as an important as a way melting pot.” for more people to hear her band and their music. “I was bummed,” she said. Still, a sound like hers is more likely “I really like getting in front of new to come from the other end of the people. Mississippi River than Minneapolis.
Music always was a part of her life, she recalled. Originally from Pennsylvania, Lozier left the Keystone State as a young person and traveled around the country, picking up influences wherever she went.
then gets to work on those ideas and “I hash it out.” “I just sit down and bring what I can to the table to form songs,” she explained. “And try to tell a story. I think storytelling can be lost in today’s music.
Lozier now has been playing music to pay the bills for 15 years and has found a musical home in Minneapolis despite not sounding anything like Prince, The Replacements, or Soul Asylum, among others. She does admit a fondness for Bob Dylan’s folk era.
“I try to be a storyteller and bring emotion to it.”
“I’m definitely an odd egg here,” Lozier admitted. This week’s shows may have been delayed a couple years from the Jazz on the Green sets, but Davina and the Vagabonds have played Omaha previously. The band has done a couple private parties, played the Summer Arts Festival, and at least one club show.
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“There’s just a ton of stuff,” she stated. “And then home for a little bit so I can live in the house I’m paying a mortgage on.” Lozier has “no idea” what else the future may hold. She will be 40 in September and is looking for career longevity along with some balance. Music will be a part of it.
“I love the community we’ve met,” she stated and gave a shout out to the Blues Society of Omaha for its support. So, what can concert goers expect this week? “We’re not blues, per se, but I definitely have a dark heart,” she admitted “High energy. True honest music from the heart,” Lozier stressed. “Buckle While in the city, Davina and the yourselves in . . . get ready for the fun.” Vagabonds will offer master classes for local musicians in addition to the Davina Lozier wants your face to hurt shows. “It’s really neat to share whatwhen the show is over. ever small amounts of wisdom I have to younger people interested in music,” “From smiling.” she commented. For more on Davina and the The band focuses on original music Vagabonds: and has an album coming out in early https://omahaperformingarts.org/onSeptember. “Half of it’s done,” she stage/upcoming-shows confirmed. It will be her seventh album and Lozier is no longer an independent http://davinaandthevagabonds.com/ with Minnesota-based Red House Records her label. She is handling the https://www.facebook.com/Davinaansongwriting with her husband produc- dthevagabonds/ ing and arranging. Lozier’s creative process starts with her taking notes of verbal and melody hooks via a notebook or phone. She
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Omaha is only the beginning of Davina and the Vagabonds’ time on the road. The following week finds the band in Bogota, Columbia, then they’re off to Canada and Europe, including the United Kingdom.
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Bankers Award Scholarships, Macbooks To Young Nebraskans LA VISTA, NE – May 4, 2018 – The Nebraska Bankers Association (NBA) is pleased to announce the 2018 recipients of the Nebraska Bankers Educational Foundation (NBEF) William B. Brandt Memorial Scholarship Fund. The nine $2,000 scholarships have been awarded through a statewide scholarship program to assist students pursuing business-related degrees at state or private colleges in Nebraska. The scholarship winners and nominating bankers were recognized at the NBA Annual Convention held May 2-4 at the Embassy Suites in La Vista. Braxtyn M. DeGolyer, Dunbar, Nebraska Wesleyan University Nominated by Robert Brandt, Countryside Bank, Syracuse Evan C. Marshall, Seward, Nebraska Wesleyan University Nominated by Duane Miner, Cattle Bank & Trust, Seward
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Ashley L. Minnick, West Point, Wayne State College Nominated by David Steffensmeier, First Community Bank, Beemer
industry. Brandt was a banker, state senator, and NBA general counsel.
Students interested in applying for a Nebraska Bankers Educational Katelin L. O’Connor, Grand Island, Foundation Scholarship must have at Nebraska Wesleyan University least a college junior- or senior-level Nominated by Tom Gdowski, Equitable status with a minimum grade point Bank, Grand Island average of 3.0 andmust be pursuing a business-related degree at a state or Lauren N. Schmidt, Deshler, privately funded Nebraska college or Doane University university (excluding the University Nominated by Linda Fangmeyer, Midwest of Nebraska). Students, parents, and Bank, Deshler educators can learn more about the scholarships by contacting Sheila Murphy E. Sears, Crete, Scheinost at the NBA at 402-474Concordia University 1555 or sheila.scheinost@nebankers. Nominated by Mariana Garcia, Union org. Information is also available under Bank & Trust Co., Crete Scholarships at www.nebankers.org. The next deadline to submit applications is Trace J. Strotheide, Chadron, January 31, 2019. Chadron State College Nominated by Clayton Riesen, Farmers State Bank, Chadron Colton E. Stull, Bridgeport, Creighton University Nominated by Christopher Kalkowski, First National Bank of Omaha, Omaha Andrew J. Wade, McCook, Bellevue University Nominated by Mark Graff, McCook National Bank, McCook These scholarships have been awarded in memory of William B. Brandt, a longtime friend of the Nebraska banking
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Engaging Youth in the Bank On Nebraska Challenge
To connect with the next generation of Nebraskans, the NBA this year launched the Bank On Nebraska Challenge. This statewide competition challenged our state’s high school students to submit 60-second videos highlighting the important role Nebraska banks play in their communities, schools, and families. With 125 qualified entrants, nearly 35,000 visits to BankOnNE.com, and almost 12,000 votes, the campaign was highly successful at reaching today’s teens. During the NBA Annual Convention, the following top five finalists received
a MacBook and $529 to assist with future college expenses. 1) Contestant: Joseph Bieker Teacher: Father David Oldham School: Falls City Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Falls City Bank: F&M Bank, Falls City
Wyatt Ehlers received the most online votes for his video and received the grand prize of $2,000. As a result, Chambers Public Schools also received $2,000 in unrestricted funds. In addition, Ehlers took home the $1,000 funniest video award.
2) Contestant: Emma Bjork Teacher: Tim Isaacs School: SDA Public Schools, Syracuse Bank: FirstBank of Nebraska, Syracuse
5) Contestant: Leigh Jahnke Teacher: Stephanie Holdsworth School: West Point Public Schools, West Point Bank: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., West Point
3) Contestant: Lydia Brown Teacher: Sarah Harms School: Norris High School, Firth Bank: Adams State Bank, Adams 4) Contestant: Wyatt Ehlers Teacher: Gina Pospichal School: Chambers Public Schools, Chambers Bank: Chambers State Bank, Chambers
The Nebraska Bankers Association (www. nebankers.org), founded in 1890, is the voice of Nebraska’s $72 billion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional, and large banks that together employ more than 14,000 people, safeguard nearly $59 billion in deposits, and extend more than $53 billion in loans, all within the state of Nebraska.
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We run over 1,000 tests a day to ensure your water is safe? Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha reports to its customer-owners that their drinking water meets or exceeds all federal and state requirements.
To view the 2017 Consumer Confidence Report and learn about the source and quality of your drinking water, visit https://www.mudomaha.com/sites/default/files/CCR2017.pdf. If you want a hard copy of the report, please do one of the following: • Email customer_service@mudnebr.com and provide your name and address, or • Check the box on your bill when you submit your May or June payment, or • Call Customer Service at 402.554.6666 and provide your name and address. More water quality information may be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 800.426.4791, or visiting: http://water.epa.gov/drink.
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