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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 24 | JUNE 13 - JUNE 19 | 2018

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Artist Bio

or outdoors, but I like most to do them outdoors – preferably in a garden – for therapy and serenity.”

Name: Brotha Stone Age: 38 Hometown: Undisclosed Medium/Style: Stone / Landscaping & Gardens

What are you currently working on? “I’m working on a few visual arts right now – illustrating some of the beauty I see in nature,and crafting natural stone home décor products, such as candle holders and planters. I’m also doing some work on mosaics, and plan- Favorite quote? ning water feature creations.” “Be what you will.”

By D.J. Grothe

What inspires and influences your work the most? “My connection to nature is what inspires me most. It brings life and healing to where it’sneeded.” When did you first start pursuing your art? “It first started with my visions, my drawings, and just putting a pen to paper. My creations are rooted in the visual arts, and I’ve done a lot through working with the local landscaping companies. I like to stick with them, work with them to make something solid. I enjoy being creative with the many local landscapers out there, being involved with what they’re doing – it brings out a real sense of unification in the field.” What was your favorite piece or series to create? “I love creating fountains, and water features in general. These pieces let me create a kind of natural flow of water using materials found in nature, like stone and plants. I design them indoors

Where do you see your art in the future? “I’ve got a few things in the works, but most of it’s a spiritual mystery. I do have a vision tocreate a fun, educational facility that would benefit children and the youth of the city. A place that offers activities involving plants, water features, and of course, chocolate.” Who’s the artist, living or dead, you admire most? “The creator of all living things. Throughout the ages, we’ve increased our knowledge about nature, and I believe art comes from nature – art is nature. There is no greater supremacy, no other guide to art but the creator of nature itself.”

Where can our readers find your work? “I’m usually contacted by word of mouth, or through spiritual experiences. A few of my creations can be found at 27th and Lake, and at 24th and Hamilton. You can always catch me in person around the Midtown area, or send me an email at gwebb2381@ gmail.com”

Advice to an aspiring artist? “Be a student of patience. Notice your potentiality. Recognize that you can achieve something above and beyond. Not only can you do it, but you will do it.”

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Through July 7 Black White Color: Landscapes Saturday, June 16 | 1p - 5p by Johnson and Covalciuc A Night at the Dreamland Ballroom Gallery 72, 1806 Vinton St, Omaha Exhibit View the works of Michael Johnson Great Plains Black History Museum and Larry Covalciuc. Exhibition 2221 N 24 St., Omaha continues through Saturday, July 7, Dreamland Ballroom held some of the 2018 during regular gallery hours. greatest jazz acts during its heyday ---------------------------------------------in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s until Through July 23 its closing in 1965. The exhibit will Art Exhibit: Omaha Artists, Inc. highlight photos and artifacts from this Another Bloomin’ Show era. The exhibit will be on display thru Lauritzen Gardens September 1st, 2018. 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108 ---------------------------------------------- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily OUR BODY: The Universe Within About the exhibit 225 North 12th Street, Omaha, 68102 An exhibition of art depicting flowers, Hours of Operation landscapes and botanical themes in a Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. variety of media by local artists. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mediums include: oil, watercolor, OUR BODY: The Universe Within acrylic, mixed media, linocut prints, exposes the inner workings of human photography, jewelry, encaustic, pastel anatomy by presenting actual huand graphite. man specimens, anatomical displays, reproductions of historic anatomical About the artists artwork and much more. By presentOmaha Artists, Inc. was organized in ing an artful, compelling and dignified 1946 to promote the appreciation and environment, guests will connect with development of art in and around the the human artifacts on a personal level Omaha metro area. The group is made that will help them to better underof artists with a variety of talent and stand their own bodies. The exhibit skills, who are able to display their art includes approximately 15 whole at three local art shows that are held body specimens and 49 display cases each year. For information on meetcontaining more than 110 organs and ings, workshops, and membership, specimens. Advanced tickets are on please visit www.omahaartistsinc.com sale now at ourbodyomaha.com. or check our their facebook page at www.facebook.com/OmahaArtistsInc. The exhibit literally, as well as figura---------------------------------------------tively, goes “under the skin,” exposing Through July 29 the intricacy of the human body and American Adventure allowing the general public a look Durham Museum, 801 S 10th Street at what only doctors and scientists Do you have what it takes to survive? normally are allowed to see first hand. Take a step back into history to find The exhibit will showcase specimens out. In 1607, settlers landed on the preserved through a polymer impreg- shores of Virginia and called it home, nation process that replaces fluids creating the first permanent European with polymers that prevent decay and settlement. Little did they know that decomposition. less than half of them would survive the year in this new wilderness. MinoThe self-guided tour includes four taur Mazes’ American Adventure takes touch specimens: liver, brain, kidvisitors on an immersive, educational ney and heart. Appropriate for all role-play adventure that asks peoages, three supplemental guides are ple to conquer one great challenge: available online for families, sixth survive the year as one of the original through eighth graders and high school Jamestown colonists. students.

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Wednesday, June 13 | 6:30p - 8p Summer Fun Series: BEES with the University of Nebraska Bee Lab! Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St. Bring the whole family down to the Joslyn Castle Wednesday evenings in June as our grounds are transformed into a classroom!

sponsored by Nebraska Medicine – Bellevue for an exciting concert line-up sponsored by 961 Kiss Online. Come out and enjoy music by The Personics– playing fun hits from the ‘70s to today! Enjoy a cold beverage from Wine Cellar 510 or a bite to eat from our patio host, Hy-Vee. No outside alcohol is permitted. Cash only. For the full We are excited to invite the communi- Sounds of Summer Concert series ty to this FREE all-ages series that will line-up please visit www.shadowlaketeach us how to coexist with nature in shopping.com. our urban environment. -----------------------------------------------June 18 | 8:30p Tonight we welcome Dr. Judy Monday Night at the Movies Wu-Smart from the UNL Bee Lab! Turner Park in Midtown Crossing Accompanying Dr. Wu-Smart will be 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, 68131 about 1,000 of her little friends from Free outdoor movies in the park! the lab - a live observational bee hive, Bring your blakets and chairs and that is! Dr. Wu-Smart will discuss enjoy Monday night movies in the park the vital role bees play in our local thru August 6th. More information ecosystems, and how we can ensure online at www.midtowncrossing.com their survival even in the face of rapid -----------------------------------------------colony collapse. Through July 29 American Adventure There will even be sample jars of Durham Museum, 801 S 10th Street honey from the Bee Lab for attendDo you have what it takes to survive? ees (priority given to Joslyn Castle Take a step back into history to find Keyholders)! out. In 1607, settlers landed on the ------------------------------------------------ shores of Virginia and called it home, Thursday, June 14 | 6:30p - 8:30p creating the first permanent European 15th Annual Vibes at Village Pointe settlement. Little did they know that Summer Concert Series less than half of them would survive Village Pointe, 17305 Davenport the year in this new wilderness. MinoGrab a blanket or a chair and join us taur Mazes’ American Adventure takes this summer for an exciting concert visitors on an immersive, educational series lineup! Hardwood Dash takes role-play adventure that asks peothe stage June 14th with rock and ple to conquer one great challenge: country music! Guests can enjoy a cold survive the year as one of the original beverage at the Brew Patio hosted by Jamestown colonists. Sound easy? Bravo! Cucina Italiana, and ice cream by Cold Stone Creamery! *No outside Think again. Only 38 of the 104 setalcohol is permitted. Vibes at Village tlers survived. But don’t worry – you’re Pointe is located in the CHI Health not tied to their destiny. You can beat Amphitheatre. Visit www.villagethe odds and determine your fate – it pointeshoppinge.com for line up. all depends on the choices you make… ------------------------------------------------ and a bit of luck. Even if you don’t surFriday, June 15 | 6:30p - 8:30p vive, try again! There’s a new advenSounds of Summer Concert Series ture every time you enter the exhibit! presented by Renewal by Andersen -----------------------------------------------LLC, Shadow Lake Towne Center Through July 31 Grab a blanket or a chair and join us OUR BODY: The Universe Within every Friday from 6:30-8:30pm all The Capitol District summer long in the Amphitheatre 225 N. 12th Street, Omaha, NE 68102

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WWW.SUMTUR.ORG 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 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

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and scientists. 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.

EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 Bike Night w/ Knucklehead Quaker Steak and Lube, 5p -----------------------------------------------PACE Music In The Park | Janet Staley, Ron Cooley & Friends, Bayliss Park, 6p THURSDAY, JUNE 14 Thirsty Thursday Rodeo Saloon, 8p FRIDAY, JUNE 15 The Six Amerisports, 8:30p -----------------------------------------------PACE Movies In The Park Bayliss Park, 9p SATURDAY, JUNE 16 BCA’s Moonlight Movies In The Park Robert’s Park, 6p

Paul Hart Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, 7p -----------------------------------------------Shadow Ridge McCoy’s at Thunderbowl, 7p -----------------------------------------------Rock on the River w/ Ecstatic Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park, 7p -----------------------------------------------The Six Amerisports, 8:30p -----------------------------------------------Rock n Horse Whiskey Roadhouse, 9p SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Faith’s Journey Southside Christian Church, 6p MONDAY, JUNE 18 Trivia The Buck Snort, 6p

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 13

THURSDAY JUNE 14

Happy Hippy Hour with Carrie Jean & Dr. Webb Music The Down Under, 3p ----------------------------------------------Opening Night of the 71st Papillion Days with ReCaptured: A Tribute to Journey, SumTur Amphitheater, 5p ----------------------------------------------35th & Taylor The Session Room, 6p ----------------------------------------------The 70’s Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------PWP Presents: WretleRama The Waiting Room, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Far From Fearless & Immortalis Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr. Toad’s, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Rare Occasions + OJAI The B. Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Bike Night Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Trivia Night Blazin’ Pianos, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Wonder Woman Free Show SumTur Amphitheater, 5p ----------------------------------------------Carolyn Harrell & Michael Adams The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------First Aid Kit with JS Ondara Sokol Auditorium, 8p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic The Down Under Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Comedy Open Mic Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Shadow Show ~ Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Magick K Acoustic Harney Street Tavern, 9p

Bike Night with Gethasum Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 4p ----------------------------------------------Harvey Brindell and the Tablerockers, Mitch Kashmar & The 44’s Chrome Lounge, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------Blues Happy Hour with Ben Poole The Down Under Lounge, 5p ----------------------------------------------Wayland, Coldsweat, Taking the Hourglass, The Party After & Twitch Bourbon Saloon, 6p ----------------------------------------------Hardwood Dash Village Pointe, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Tony Lamar Vino Mas, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke The New Frontier Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------In The Attic and Ariias w/ Daisy Distraction The Well, 7p ----------------------------------------------Jessica Errett Brokedown Palace, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Ms. Pat Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Victor Johnson Band The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Rascal Martinez Growler USA, 8p ----------------------------------------------Beautiful Decay Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Virginia Kathryn Album Release Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Cody Johnson Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------Jenna & Martin Harney Street Tavern, 9p -----------------------------------------------

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Loving the Mic: Open Mic Love’s Jazz & Art Center, 9p ----------------------------------------------Those Far Out Arrows, Michael Beach & Nathan Ma, O’Leaver’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------Chris Shelton Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------A Reptile Dysfunction w/Randall Shreve & Randall Gruber The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p

FRIDAY JUNE 15 Sam Swerczek The Cove Lounge, 5p ----------------------------------------------Dan/Jon Acoustic Happy Hour The Down Under Lounge, 5p ----------------------------------------------Jumpin Katie & Bone The B. Bar, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------Crossfire Surfside Club, 6p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke American Legion Post #1, 7p ----------------------------------------------Moonshine Bandits Bourbon Saloon, 7p ----------------------------------------------Hemlock 25thh Anniversary Tour Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Millard VFW Post 8334, 7p ----------------------------------------------USAF Rapter Rockbrook Village, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Mighty Shipwrecks Soaring Wings Vineyard, 7p ----------------------------------------------Music By Shawn Fredieu Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Ms. Pat Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p/9:45p ----------------------------------------------Dave Stryker Jambo Cat, 8p -----------------------------------------------

LoCash at the College World Series Opening Ceremonies T.D. Ameritrade, 8:45p ----------------------------------------------D.N.D., Skysail & Satellite Junction American Dream, 9p ----------------------------------------------Blazin’ Pianos Brewsky’s Food & Spirits, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke California Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Lucky Seven Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Chad Lee Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------Domestic Blend Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Unknown Knowns - Summer Tour O’Leaver’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------Eckophonic Ozone, 9p ----------------------------------------------Satchel Grande Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------Not Your Grandma’s BINGO Smitty’s Garage, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dipped In Soul Karaoke Night The B Side of Benson Theater, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Scene The Old Mattress Factory, 9p ----------------------------------------------Frank Foster The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------The North Fork The Down Under, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Hi-Fi Hangover Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Music Crush Reverb Lounge, 10p

SATURDAY JUNE 16 Rummage Sale and Steak Fry The Down Under Lounge, 12p ----------------------------------------------Red Delicious Surfside Club, 6p ----------------------------------------------Rat Pack Jazz Gorat’s, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Frank Way with Matt Cox, Brad Hoshaw & Alexis Arai Bourbon Saloon, 7p ----------------------------------------------SunSets Concert Series featuring The Bishops, Fun-Plex, 7p ----------------------------------------------Sing Truth To Power Holland Center, 7p ----------------------------------------------Finest Hour Stinson Park in Aksarben Village, 7p ----------------------------------------------Magnum World Series The Side Room at Raston Arena, 7p ----------------------------------------------Renewal Vino Mas, 7p ----------------------------------------------Take A Bow Productions Karaoke American Legion Post #1, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Ms. Pat Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p/9:30 ----------------------------------------------Dave Stryker Jambo Cat, 8p ----------------------------------------------King Cardinal The Well, 7p ----------------------------------------------Colin Michael Roberts Brokedown Palace, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------SOB Crew 11th Annual Party Chrome Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------David Alvarado with Grazy Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------Tough Old Bird Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Blazin’ Pianos Brewsky’s, 9p ----------------------------------------------Maiden Voyage Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------Grunge Pop Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Peace, Love, Etc. Growler USA, 9p

Sailing In Soup Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Midnight Devils Album Release Lookout Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Starbound On The Q St. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Joystick Ozone, 9p ----------------------------------------------Skating Polly with Potty Mouth Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Shineys, Jack Hotel & Steve King The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Eckophonic Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------The Unknown Knowns Summer Tour Wired Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------QuicheNight ~ Leafblower ~ Sidewalkers O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p ----------------------------------------------Secret Weapon Slowdown, 10p Chad Lee

SUNDAY JUNE 17 Surfside Club, 12p ----------------------------------------------Mark Irvin Soaring Wings, 2p ----------------------------------------------Four Plus Four Omaha Conservatory of Music, 3p ----------------------------------------------Gaming Guild The Down Under Lounge, 3p ----------------------------------------------Come Together Band Slowdown, 5p ----------------------------------------------Crease, Scrunchies, Hussies: Sunday Social, O’Leaver’s Pub, 6p ----------------------------------------------Speedy Ortiz with Anna Burch & Xetas Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Booze Bingo The Down Under Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Horse Feathers with Mynabirds The Waiting room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke The Down Under Lounge, 10p continued on page 11

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Wednesday June 13

Opening Night of the 71st Papillion Days

SUMTUR AMPHITHEATER

Friday-Sunday June 15-17

Thursday June 14

Cody Johnson SLOWDOWN

Saturday June 16

Rummage Sale and TinyFest Midwest 2018 Steak Fry SOKOL PARK THE DOWN UNDER

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Friday June 15 NCAA Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College World Series Opening Celebration T.D. AMERITRADE

Saturday June 16

Colin Michael Roberts

Friday June 15

Frank Foster WAITING ROOM

Tuesday June 19

Open Mic & Jam Night

BROKEDOWN PALACE THERAPY BAR

Friday June 15

Moonshine Bandits BOURBON SALOON

Tuesday June 19

Warren G WAITING ROOM

MONDAY JUNE 18 Sebastian Anzaldo & Big Band Ozone Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Michelle Eva The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Songwriter Showcase & Open Mic Barley Street Tavern, 8p ----------------------------------------------Early Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 8p ----------------------------------------------DJ Howie’s Karaoke Grant St. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic and Molly’s Molly’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------College Baseball Party w/ DJ Chris Jones, The Old Mattress Factory, 9p

TUESDAY JUNE 19

Bruise, Rig Time!, Swing Low, Deadbeat & Bastard Eyes Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Music Trivia Night Reverb Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic & Jam NIght Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Mitch Towne Jazz Organ Trio Jambo Cat, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Warren G The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Turbo Tuesdays featuring DJ Vic Nasty Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------College Baseball Party w/ DJ Travis Howe, The Old Mattress Factory, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke The Down Under, 10p

Tempo of Twilight Outdoor Concert Lauritzen Gardens, 6p ----------------------------------------------Julie Baker Ozone Lounge, 6:30p -----------------------------------------------

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College World Series Baseball By Focus Omaha

The Road to Omaha has been navigated for eight college baseball teams who will complete in the 2018 College World Series. There are some familiar faces, or at least uniforms. North Carolina (43-18) swept the Stetson Hatters in the super regional at Chapel Hill, N.C. The Tar Heels are back to the CWS for the first time since 2013. The team bats .286 with Kyle Datres and his .344 average leading the way. Michael Busch hits .333 with 13 homes and 63 RBIs. Austin Bergner 7-2 record tops the pitching staff, but three other members of the mound crew have six wins. The staff ERA is 3.60. UNC opens against:

The Oregon State Beavers (49-10-1) who rallied for a 6-3 win to sweep Minnesota on Saturday night. Adley Rutschman carries a .386 average with 70 RBIs to lead the players who have seen the most action, but others are not far behind. This is a lineup with lots

of big sticks. Luke Heimlich, the Pac-12 pitcher of year, has a 16-1 record on the mound and a 2.32 ERA. He was not taken in last week’s Major League Baseball draft and did not travel to Omaha with the team last year. That was due to his guilty plea while in high school to a sexual offense involving a younger relative that was reported in an Oregon newspaper late last season. He now says he had bad legal advice and denies his guilt.

leads MSU and he brings in 33 RBIs, but four other players top that total, led by Tanner Allen with 44. Not a big power team, no one has more than eight homers. The pitching staff also features balance, with no one claiming more than five wins. Blake Smith is 4-0 with a 3.00 ERA.

Texas (42-21) is back to the CWS for the two millionth time – actually it’s only the 36th appearance by the Longhorns, who have won it all six times. Cody Clemens is the name you need to know when the Longhorns are at bat. He’s a stud, and that’s an underFor the first time in school history, statement. The son of pitching legend the Washington Huskies (35-24) are Roger Clemens, the younger Clemens coming to the College World Series. hits .356 with 24 homers and 72 RBIs. Washington eliminated Series regular Three of those round trippers came in Cal State Fullerton on Sunday to the super regionals, where they elimibecome the second Pac-12 team in the nated a talented Tennessee Tech team, tournament. Mason Carillo hits .335 to and two more in the regionals. No one lead Husky hitters, with Joe Wainelse hits more than .300 on the squad. house batting .312 and knocking in 59 Nolan Kingham leads the mound crew runs with 19 homers. Joe DeMers is with an 8-4 record, but his ERA is 4.35 the winningest pitcher on the squad while Parker Joe Robinson is 3-0 with with a 7-3 record and 2.56 ERA. In a an ERA of 1.17. Four Texas pitchers CWS that features eight schools from have six or more wins. They won’t be a power leagues, Washington is the new crowd favorite, but don’t be shocked if kid on the block, and the northernmost they hang around. school. Are the Huskies underdogs?

They will meet Mississippi State in their first game. The Bulldogs (37-26) beat SEC rival Vanderbilt for their first bid since 2013. Jake Mangum’s .353

Texas will play Arkansas (43-19) who put on a clinic in Game 3 against South Carolina beating the Gamecocks by 10 runs in a 14-4 series clincher. They head to Omaha for the ninth time in

program history and fifth time under former Nebraska head coach Dave Van Horn. This is an Arkansas team that scored 32 runs in one game earlier this year against Bucknell and also beat Florida 8-2 in the SEC tournament, so obviously they can turn on the offense. Leading the attack is outfielder Heston Kjerstad who’s batting .343 and has 14 HR and 53 RBI’s. On the mound, they’re led by junior right-hander Blaine Knight who started seven games against fellow SEC pitchers that were picked ahead of him in the MLB draft-and beat them all. He currently has a 12-0 record this season with a 2.84 ERA and 92 strikeouts in 101.1 innings pitched.

Texas Tech (44-18) took down the Duke Blue Devils in three games to make the return to Omaha. The Red Raiders are back in the CWS for the third time in five years. Senior INF Zach Reams is tied for third in D1 slugging percentage at .743 and has a .349 BA with 54 RBI’s and 17 HR’s. They also have a pair of run producers in Josh Jung and Grant Little who both have over 70 RBI’s.

They will play defending National Champions Florida (47-19) after the Gators defeated Auburn in a close call

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on Monday night. That game included stealing home for one run and an 11th inning walk-off home run by Austin Langworthy that was just short of being caught. It may not have gone over the wall had it not bounced off the glove of Auburn outfielder Steven Williams. Horseshoes anyone? Interestingly, Langworthy’s only two homers of the season came off Tigers’ reliever Cody Greenhill. One was Sunday and tied the game in the ninth, and

Monday’s game-winner to get Florida into the CWS. Texas Tech will face Junior third baseman and SEC Player of the Year in Jonathan India who was selected No. 5 overall in the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft by the Cincinnati Reds. He’s batting .354 with 20 HR and 48 RBI’s. On the mound the Gators are led by pitcher Brady Singer who has a 6-1 record and 2.32 ERA. He was chosen by the Kansas City Royals with the 18th pick in the first round of the aforementioned draft.

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Diary of a Changing World

By Steve Newman

Virus on Wings

The virus responsible for outbreaks of Alkhurma hemorrhagic fever on the Arabian Peninsula and in Egypt may now be taking flight in ticks hitching rides northward on migratory birds, researchers warn.

2.9

3.6 Aletta

5.2

With symptoms similar to those from Ebola, the Alkhurma virus seems to be spread to humans through contact with cattle and camels, or from tick bites. It was first identified in Saudi Arabia during the mid-1990s. Examination of thousands of ticks removed from migrating birds at several Mediterranean sites found some with Alkhurma virus RNA. Researchers at Sweden’s Uppsala The eruption of Guatemala’s Volcán de University warn this means the virus Fuego has caused a national catastrophe. could now fly on to infect people and animals in other areas. Photo: CONRED

Eruptions

Gorilla Rebound

Nearly 200 people were unaccounted for and about 100 others died after the most powerful eruption of Guatemala’s Fuego volcano in four decades buried entire villages and farms in searing-hot ash or lava.

The population of Africa’s critically endangered mountain gorillas has soared by a quarter since 2010, with wildlife authorities estimating the number now to be over 1,000 individual primates.

• Surging lava from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano destroyed hundreds of homes in a single night.

The population boom came despite the threat of poaching and armed groups vying for control on the chain of volcanic mountains that are home to the gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

• Indonesia’s Mount Merapi sent a column of ash soaring high above Sumatra.

Tropical Cyclones

Tropical Storm Ewiniar formed briefly before moving ashore in South China’s Guangdong province and losing force. • Tropical Storm Aletta, the first named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season, spun up from an area of disturbed weather off Mexico.

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Ewiniar +120° Sibi, Pakistan

1. Some of the meteorites crashed through the roofs of homes. Collectors were hoping to cash in on the windfall of cosmic stones, but government officials cautioned that the meteorites would be better used in scientific research than just sitting on the shelves of wealthy collectors.

Bear Dogs

Increased conflicts between humans and wild bears in Japan have prompted the

Karelian bear dogs have protected rural homes from bears and other wild animals in their native Finland for centuries. Photo: Picchio

The population increase came after the introduction of park guards, veterinary care, community support projects and regulated tourism around the gorillas’ habitats.

Fireball Bonanza

Treasure hunters in southwestern China recovered hundreds of meteorites after a fireball exploded over the region on June

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Mountain gorillas are a major source of tourist revenue for three nations, which encourages their governments to work with conservation groups to protect the critically endangered primates. Photo: Kaddu Sebunya/AWF

mountainous resort of Karuizawa to import a breed of dog renowned for its nonlethal bear-control abilities. Since the Picchio Wildlife Research Center introduced patrols using Finnish Karelian bear dogs to chase the animals from the resort, bear incidents with humans plummeted from 255 in 2006 to just four last year.

Earthquakes

Guatemala’s Pacific coast was jolted by an offshore quake that struck as the country’s volcano disaster was unfolding. • Earth movements were also felt in northern Baja California, central Kansas and France’s Côte d’Azur.

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Local Growers Come Together To Make A Difference By Focus Omaha There’s been a trend for some time towards people buying more locally grown products. In 2007, the New Oxford American Dictionary even made the word Locavore their word of the year. Locavore: a person whose diet consists only or principally of locally grown or produced food. There are a lot of reasons to buy local, including: Keeping money in the local economy, it’s fresher, and when there’s a disruption in the global supply buying locally keeps the prices from fluctuating.

The problem for many, until recently, has been the inconvenience that was associated with tracking down local goods for home and restaurant consumption. In 2012, a group of locally owned Nebraska and Iowa produce growers started talking about creating a nonprofit organization to address bringing local farmers together to streamline the process and make it easier. As with many endeavors, according to Justin Jones, President (Jones Produce), in the end only a few stood up to make the investment and in 2014 they formed their LLC, hired a salesperson and a bookkeeper, and Lone Tree Foods was officially in business. They were able to address for the professional food buyers by providing a consistent product that’s delivered on a regular basis. Their current list of Omaha restaurants they work with includes the Boiler Room, Kitchen Table, Dante Pizzeria, and various HyVee locations.

It’s fresh and believed to ensure higher But don’t worry, they also cater to the nutritional values than products that average busy consumer. One of the are transported over a long period of many reasons Jones said people use time. Lone Tree for their local goods is that, “We supply a product that the buyers Local growers take pride in producing can really rely on.” a higher quality product for their consumers right here at home.

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You can sign up for the eight-week subscription to the Nebraska Box and have your food supplied at your workplace and public pick-up sites as well. Like a personal farmers’ market in a box. You can find out more at lonetreefoods.com/nebraskabox. They offer a full line of products from meats to dairy, vegetables to ice cream, honey and more.

And remember, as Jones stated, “We rely on consumers buying local food, if you’re favorite place isn’t currently offering it then ask for it.” Until next week, “Stay Healthy and buy local,Omaha!”

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Omaha’s Dana Murray Drops The Negro Manifesto

about a year in Omaha building his musical vocabulary on the local jazz scene with Jorge Nila and Mitch Towne, among others, Murray headed east, Berklee scholarship in hand. Following Berklee, Murray moved to New York City on the advice of jazz legends Max Roach and Victor Lewis. Immersing himself in the jazz scene, he toured the world with Wynton Marsalis and recorded and gigged with A quick reading of the title provides a artists such as Donald Byrd and Jimmy strong hint this one’s not aimed at the Witherspoon. teen pop crowd. Murray worked as a producer on local Omaha native Dana Murray has NYC and commercial labels including released an album that is grabbing Blue Note Records releases. Now a recognition from such publications married man with four kids and two as The New York Times. The Negro grandchildren between his wife and Manifesto was released in late April on himself, he is back in Omaha where he Ropeadope Records. returned to raise his son. It’s also the city where he has held teaching posiHe’s a man with a message and Murray tions at UNO and where he founded knows the title of this album will get the Dojo Percussion and its parent some attention. company Dmgroove Drum Dojo. The latter aims to reach the masses “When people first see the title, they through the power of music and perthink it’s someone who’s angry about cussive art. something,” Murray said, but actu ally it’s not. “It’s a collection of my He is a drummer first but that’s not thoughts.” where his musical talent stops. Those, not surprisingly, include his “I play piano well enough to compose,” thoughts on being black in America. It’s Murray offered. “I do sing on occasion Murray’s hope that those who listen (laughed) on my own stuff.” can start a dialogue on some of today’s most important issues. Murray got his first drum set when he was three. Born in Waterloo, Iowa, his family moved to Omaha when he was about “It was like a toy. That’s where the first six years old. Omaha is where he grew seed was planted,” he remembered. It up and went to school. “I’m from Oma- wasn’t until seventh or eighth grade ha,” he now says. “I am a South Omaha that it became serious. Additional boy.” inspiration came a little earlier from an unexpected source. Murray graduated from Omaha South High School and then after a brief de“I met my biological father the first tour to Lincoln, he moved on to Berklee time when I was probably, eight,” College of Music in Boston. His roughly two months in Lincoln, spent in the Murray recalled. The man was a tour Cornhusker Marching Band, just were manager for Marvin Gaye and came not a good fit. to Omaha when the master booked a concert here. “It wasn’t for me at the time. I wanted to play the drum set,” he recalled. “I went to the soundcheck. Saw how everything was set up . . . I sat behind Some additional requirements for bethe drum set. It looked like everything ing in the jazz band closed the deal on was two stories high,” Murray said. “I his decision to transfer. After spending think that’s where it all started.”

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“The industry has painted a picture of what’s accepted. I just can’t subscribe to that.” The goal, he stressed, was not to become an activist artist, but he did “I guess he did leave me something.” want to put out something of sub The Negro Manifesto is one result of that stance that was cool and musical – the gift. Critics have said it blends jazz, hip- difference between art and product. hop, spoken word and more in a work that seeks the true roots of the system “I’m saying the things that should bring that creates and perpetuates injustice. people together to talk about the subIt puts Murray in the footsteps of activ- ject that are difficult to talk about,” he said, like race relations in this country. ist artists such as Gil-Scott Heron. “This needs to evolve into something greater.” It’s Murray’s call for people to engage each other. He said the times we live in motivate a person to speak out on real The Negro Manifesto includes: “Suite Kaepernick Mvt 1,2, and 3.” issues. Colin Kaepernick is certainly one place “No one wants to talk about stuff that to start a conversation. is really, really going on in this world,” Murray offered. “It was going to be a “That’s a subject that probably, as far as sincere reflection of where my mind things that are going on currently, was at the time.” Murray said he developed a lot of musical allies during his time on the East Coast and that has opened some doors to exposure for the album in an admittedly tough time for recorded music. He hopes some people will give it a listen and realize it’s not like anything they’ve heard before. Sadly, that is their only interaction he recalls.

“I think when someone has something to say, that’s moving the needle, if you will, I think lot of people are willing to hear that,” Murray stated. He has generated a lot of coverage from media outlets around the world.

motivated me the most to do an album like this,” Murray said. “I just find that to be extremely hypocritical.” Murray feels different people, and certainly different races, can express their patriotism differently, and he sees problems with much of the reaction to Kaepernick. “A lot of things propped up as patriotism is often nationalism,” he stated. Different races may express themselves differently and still be patriotic,” Murray stressed. “Let’s be true patriots and judge the country on what it actually does, rather than judging others on what they think it should be.” Historically, the United States hasn’t given people of color the same privileges. “I must have missed that. It doesn’t mean we don’t love this country.” For him, it’s the “rah-rah part” that doesn’t work. “What I just said is common sense, but it is so polarizing in itself . . . you can never bring people together . . . to find common ground,” Murray stated. “People have way more in common than they do different . . . We choose to fight over that ten percent difference. “There’s responsibility on both sides of the fence to reach common ground.” With that the artist will continue to make his statement. He took The Negro Manifesto on tour starting in April, including a date at The Slowdown. The touring band for that leg included Darius Jones on tenor sax, Andrew Bailie on guitar, David Hawkins manned percussion and turntables, plus rapper Reg Wyns. There were special guest appearances by other artists as well.

Listen/Share “The System” (his single) here https://soundcloud.com/ropeadope99/ dana-murray-the-system/s-ObudU Click here for a video sampler of the album https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=DUxn3Y1UhRA For album assets and more information https://access.ropeadope.com/#/dana-murray/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/danamurraymusic

Murray has tried not to book too many local shows but plays with other bands in Omaha. This weekend you can hear him at Jambo Cat with Dave Stryker, Nila, and Towne. Some other gigs may come near the end of the summer and pop-up shows are a possibility. The next album is still percolating in his head, but Murray is already planning to take The Negro Manifesto back on the road in the fall. “That’ll be a West Coast endeavor,” he promised. “I think it’s the right album at the right time.” For more on Dana Murray: www.http://danamurraymusic.com/ https://ymlp.com/zuTNTm

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Prairie Gators– Bringing the Bayou to the Cornfields By Andy Roberts Max Yasgur, the later owner of the farm where Woodstock happened, is best remembered for telling the assembled multitudes, “I’m a farmer.” Well, Steve Kunasek, also known as The Master Gator, spends the summer in his South Omaha and Bellevue gardens. Not exactly what you might expect from the leader of Omaha’s only Cajun music band, The Prairie Gators. But, yes, the Gator is a gardener, and he does it full time. He grows: “About everything you can think of,” Kunasek said with a laugh. This time of the year you can find him, and his produce, at the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays. The rest of the time you just might find him playing with his fellow Gators anywhere.

In addition to Kunasek, who plays accordion, The Prairie Gators are Joe Watson on guitar, vocals and helping front the band; Josh Dunwoody on bass; drummer Steve Monson; Josh Krohn on fiddle; and Steve’s brother Michael Kunasek on washboard, audio duties and beverage courier. The reader is likely to recognize the names as all are experienced players. So, how does a South Omaha gardener end up playing Cajun music? “My wife. She’s from Louisiana,” Kunasek offered. A trip to New Orleans about two decades ago to visit family included some side trips and an accordion purchase. He since has purchased two more higher quality instruments. “The type of accordion I play is . . . they’re in different keys like harmonicas,” Kunasek pointed out. “I’ve got a C, Monson, best known for his work with D, and B flat.” The Linoma Mashers, is having a good time being in the rhythm end of things Another thing: “It’s dance music. It’s with The Prairie Gators. infectious . . . And I like accordion. It’s prominent. Like polka. “I love doing it,” he said. “It’s just got a groove.” “There’s a lot going on in the music,” he pointed out, with elements of tradiIt’s not all Cajun music all the time tional French and Creole cultures. with The Prairie Gators. The band’s Over the years, much more has been style includes zydeco, country, folk, added to the mix. traditional, Americana or anything that may move the spirit of the guy starting off the song. “We do a lot of roots style, stuff,” Kunasek pointed out. Social Distortion, Johnny Cash, and others make their way into the mix. He said finding players has never been a problem because, “I’m the only guy who does it.” But he really likes this lineup, and admitted they rarely practice. He has, however, put in some work on the accordion. “There’s some interesting things in Cajun music,” he said. Some of the accordions are wet tuned and just a

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little off – by design. That creates some interesting sounds, including some originals. “We do a few,” Kunasek said. “Joe Watson has quite a few original songs. “We do a lot of covers but nobody knows they’re covers . . . Pretty obscure music.” The Prairie Gators are playing about once a week. As in the past they play lots of farmers markets, a move that has resulted in a lot of jobs. Regular gigs include Barley St. Tavern, Growler USA, Harney St. Tavern, Junkstock, and some local wineries. An active Facebook presence helps keep fans aware of the band’s activities. “It may be a backyard party, it may be a farmers market,” Kunasek stated. “We’re a perfect party band.” This is not the most formalized of local bands, but it is among the most fun. As for the future, “We just take it one day at a time,” Kunasek said. Krohn set up some recording time, but

the final product is unfinished. However, for the third year in a row you can count on seeing The Prairie Gators at the Zydeco Festival at Turner Park on June 23rd. “That’s the highlight of our year.” For more information on the Prairie Gators: https://www.facebook.com/The-Prai-

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Fact Sheet: Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report Washington – On June 5th, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees issued their annual financial review of the programs. The projections indicate that income is sufficient to pay full scheduled benefits until 2026 for Medicare’s Hospital Insurance program, 2032 for Social Security’s Disability Insurance program, and until 2034 for Social Security’s Old Age and Survivors Insurance program. The Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI) Trust Fund remains adequately financed throughout the projection period, but only because SMI has unlimited access to general revenues.

income is projected to be lower than last year’s estimates due to lower payroll taxes attributable to lowered wages in 2017 and lower levels of projected GDP, and reduced income from the taxation of Social Security benefits as a result of legislation. HI While the projections for the expenditures are expected to be combined Trust Funds are essentially higher than last year’s estimates due unchanged from last year, the nearterm projections for the DI Trust Fund to higher-than anticipated spending are more favorable and the near-term in 2017, legislation that increases projections for the OASI trust fund are hospital spending, and higher less favorable. It is now projected that Medicare Advantage payments. the DI will have sufficient funds to pay full scheduled benefits until 2032, four The SMI Trust Fund, which includes later than projected last year, and that Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D, the OASI trust fund will have sufficient remains adequately financed into the future due to financing being derived funds to pay full scheduled benefits through to 2034, one year earlier than from general revenues and beneficiary last year. This is the third year in a row premiums. The aging population and rising health care costs cause that the near term DI cost outlook has appreciably improved, reflecting a SMI projected costs to grow steadily continuing favorable experience for DI applications and benefit awards. worsening due to extending the projection period and valuation date one year, and a 0.04 percentage point improvement due to new data and improved projection methods.

Social Security’s total cost is projected to exceed its total income (including interest) in 2018 for the first time The Trustees project that Medicare since 1982, and to remain higher costs will grow from approximately 3.7 throughout the projection period. percent of GDP in 2017 to 5.8 percent of GDP by 2038, and will increase MEDICARE gradually thereafter to about 6.2 Medicare has two Trust Funds: the percent of GDP by 2092. The costs of Hospital Insurance (HI) Trust Fund and the Social Security program equaled the Supplementary Medical Insurance 4.9 percent of GDP in 2017 and are (SMI) Trust Fund. The Trustees project expected to rise to 6.1 percent of GDP that the HI Trust Fund will pay full by 2038, decline to 5.9 percent of GDP scheduled benefits until 2026, three by 2052, and then rise slowly to 6.1 years earlier than projected in last percent of GDP by 2092. year’s report. After the HI trust fund is depleted in 2026, the share of SOCIAL SECURITY scheduled benefits that can be paid The Social Security program consists from dedicated revenues is 91 percent of the Old-Age and Survivors for the remainder of 2026, declines Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund and slowly to 78 percent in 2039, and then the Disability Insurance (DI) Trust rises gradually to 85 percent in 2092. Fund. The Trustees project that the hypothetical combined Trust Funds The 75-year actuarial deficit in the HI will be depleted in 2034. The 75-year Trust Fund is projected at 0.82 percent actuarial deficit for the combined trust of taxable payroll, up from 0.64 funds is estimated at 2.84 percent percent projected in last year’s report. of taxable payroll, up very slightly from 2.83 percent of taxable payroll The changed outlook for HI is estimated in last year’s Report. This attributable to adverse changes in reflects a 0.06 percentage point both program income and costs. HI

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from 2.1 percent of GDP in 2017 to approximately 3.6 percent of GDP in 2037, and to then increase more slowly to 3.9 percent of GDP by 2092. About three-quarters of these costs will be financed from general revenues, and the remaining will be financed from premiums paid by beneficiaries.

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