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9a to 5p Daily Thru NOVEMBER 16th FALL CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Experience a fascinating fabrication of flowers at the garden’s annual fall chrysanthemum show. Bold mums combine with vibrant colors, diverse textures and other exotic design elements- representative of the storied Japanese culture. Presented by Fairacres Lawn Care Standard garden admission rates apply. Members are admitted free. https://www.lauritzengardens.org/ -----------------------------------------------NOVEMBER 14 - 18 THE SECRET GARDEN UNO Weber Fine Arts Building 6505 University Drive South “An enchanted musical that opens a door to the heart” This enchanting classic of children’s literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of ‘Night Mother.

preferential shopping in the fabulous gift boutique located inside the Castle. Your reservation to the Patron Launch Party also gives you a ticket to the Joslyn Castle Historic Home Tour and Boutique on Saturday and Sunday. -----------------------------------------------SELMA THE MARCH FOR FREEDOM 50 YEARS LATER, GREAT PLAINS BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM 2221 N 24 St., Omaha “In March of 1965 the Selma to Montgomery march was part of a series of civil-rights university-of-nebraska-omaha -----------------------------------------------protests in Alabama. On Sunday FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2018 @ 5P March 7th, about 600 people started a planned peaceful march from Selma to PATRON LAUNCH PARTY Montgomery, Alabama, it was called a Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St. The Joslyn Castle Patron Launch Party is demonstration. But, when state troopa kick off to our Historic Home Tour and ers met the demonstrators with force at the edge of the city by the Edmund Boutique weekend. Attendees will enjoy preferential shopping at the Boutique will Pettus Bridge, the day became known take place on Friday, Nov. 9 from 5 to 8 p as “Bloody Sunday.” Unlike “Bloody Sunday” the exhibit will focus on Omaha at the Joslyn Castle. youth and adults journey down south Guests enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres and Orphaned in India, 11 year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his invalid son Colin. The estate’s many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the “Dreamers,” spirits from Mary’s past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden’s compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal. www.etix.com/ticket/v/12949/

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to participate in the 50th anniversary of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. On display thru December 29. -----------------------------------------------THOMAS D. MANGELSEN: A LIFE IN THE WILD The Durham Museum, 801 S 10th St. www.durhammuseum.org/ Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until Sunday, January 06, 2019. Legendary nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen has traveled throughout the natural world for over 40 years observing and photographing the Earth’s last great wild places. From polar bears to vast herds of game on the plains of Africa, from the deep jungles to the tigers of India, to images revealing the diversity of wildlife in the American West, Mangelsen has captured rare moments and vast panoramas from all seven continents. The Durham Museum is honored to host the world premiere of A Life In The Wild, an exhibition

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UNTIL NOV 11th GOOSEBUMPS: THE MUSICAL THE PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM The Rose Theater Omaha,2001 Farnam St, Omaha Tickets at www.rosetheater.org ---------------------------------------------THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8th 4:30p-6:30p DO SPACE 3RD ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE 7205 Dodge St., Omaha Do Space for an evening of tech fun and discovery! To commemorate three years of service to the public, you are invited to a very special free open house featuring a variety of activities for the entire family. Light refreshments will be available. All ages are welcome! ---------------------------------------------THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8th TREE OF LIGHTS KICKOFF@ 5:30P ---------------------------------------------FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH | 6P – 9P 16TH ANNUAL WEAR YELLOW RIDE, FUN RUN & WALK REGISTRATION EVENT, Infusion Brewing Company Southwest For 15 years you’ve joined us at this annual ride, fun run and walk to support your fellow Nebraskans in the fight against cancer. This is a special milestone for us all, and it’s time to celebrate. Pizza served 6-7p Games in the back room. Get a Limited Edition Pint Glass! For $7 get an etched Wear Yellow/Infusion pint glass with $3.50 refills (free if you register for the 16th Annual Ride/Run/Walk)! $1 from each beer purchase will go to support the Wear Yellow Cab Ride Program. You enjoy their many great beers, we’ll help you schedule your Lyft home.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9th AT 6P – 9P BLUE JEANS AND BLAZERS , THE BARN AT THE ACKERHURST DAIRY FARM, 15220 Military Ave, Blue Jeans and Blazers is the Foundation’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Show your support by reserving a seat, donating to the auctions, or becoming a sponsor at our 2018 event. ---------------------------------------------SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH 4:30P- 8P, CABELA’S, 12703 WESTPORT PKWY www.facebook.com/ CabelasLaVista Enjoy some hot cocoa, cookies and caroling while we wait for Santa to arrive at 5p! Then they will light up the Christmas Tree and open Santa’s Wonderland for free Photos and Crafts 6-8p. ---------------------------------------------THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 | 7p RONCALLI CATHOLIC FALL MUSICAL: THE ADAMS FAMILY Roncalli Catholic High School, 6401 Sorensen Pkwy, Omaha Adams Family fall musical Showings on November 8, 9 and 10 at 7p in the RCHS auditorium. Another showing on Sunday, November 11 at 4p at the school auditorium. ---------------------------------------------SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 | 8:30a BADAM DEVINE: WEIRD LIFE TOUR Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, www.omahazoo.com Enjoy breakfast surrounded by sharks, sea turtles and all of your favorite sea creatures! You’ll get to explore the Scott Aquarium before Zoo hours and visit ocean experience stations. ---------------------------------------------SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 | 8:30a BREAKFAST UNDER THE SEA We’ll also have a few raffle items to bid Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and on, surprise giveaways, all of our Wear Aquarium, www.omahazoo.com Yellow gear for sale (including the Enjoy breakfast surrounded by sharks, highly sought after ladies cycling tank sea turtles and all of your favorite sea top jersey), and all of our board and creatures! You’ll get to explore the volunteers there to share info about Scott Aquarium before Zoo hours and Wear Yellow Nebraska and answer any visit ocean experience stations. Cost questions you may have. is $20 per person ($25 per person non member).

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 GAME ON: THE HISTORY AND SCIENCE OF GAMING Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum. 28210 West Park Highway, Ashland, NE Game On: The History and Science of Gaming is a new interactive exhibit highlighting technology and animation, from early technology concepts to competitive gaming. The exhibit highlights pop culture and allows guests to build their own game. Exhibit includes giant video games, arcade games animation stations and an 8’ LED Pixel play illumination station. Explore the history and future of games! Enjoy the History and Science of Gaming until Sunday, January 06, 2019

EVENTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Open Mic Night Driftwood Inn, 7p -----------------------------------------------Jason Awards Mid-America Center, 7p

Lemon Fresh Day Amerisports, 8:30p -----------------------------------------------Something Bigger Tour 2018 Horseshoe Casino, 9p -----------------------------------------------Sidecar 69 The Whiskey Roadhouse, 9p

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Month of Giving Union Pacific Museum, 5p -----------------------------------------------Knockout Parties - DJ Jake The Mile Away Hall & Tavern, 7p -----------------------------------------------Lemon Fresh Day Amerisports, 8:30p SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Chili Cook-Off 100 Block, 11a -----------------------------------------------Santa’s Arrival at Bass Pro Shops Sat 5 PM · Bass Pro Shops, 5p

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8

UNO Brass Day 2018 UNO School of Music, 8a ----------------------------------------------Hallowed Hippie Hour w/Carrie Jean The Down Under, 3p ----------------------------------------------Music from Dr. Webb The Down Under, 4:20p ----------------------------------------------Dire Lion Beer Dinner Infusion Brewing Company SW, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------CD 105.9 & Steve King Whiskey Party Library Pub, 7p ----------------------------------------------America’s Pub Quiz ~ Nebraska Brewing Company,7p ----------------------------------------------Pink Kadillac Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr. Toad’s, 7p ----------------------------------------------Acoustic Open Mic Night The New Frontier Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------WTF--Darling Cole Rocks Therapy Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Un, Oryx & Crypt Fiend O’Leaver’s Pub, 8p ----------------------------------------------Intro to Swing Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 38 ----------------------------------------------Gary Clark Jr with Taméca Jones Orpheum Theatre, 8p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic w/ Aly Peeler The Down Under Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke w/ Host Adam Flohr Brokedown Palace, 9p ----------------------------------------------Mace Hathaway Harney Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Nathan Ma, Poppies, Putter & Co. Pageturner’s Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Game of Thrones Trivia The Waiting Room, 9p

Tree of Lights Kickoff American National Bank, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------Michael Chrles Chrome Lounge, 6p ----------------------------------------------Lettuce Turnip the Beet open mic The B Side of Benson Theatre , 6p ----------------------------------------------UNO Jazz Ensembles and MAYJO Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Disney Trivia Forte Music Hall, 7p ----------------------------------------------Newsboys United Orpheum Theatre, 7p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke The New Frontier Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Jeff Dye Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Trivia The Sociable Inn, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Andrew Bailie & Aly Peeler Burrito Envy, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Shineys Growler USA, 8p ----------------------------------------------Jack and the Giant & Joe McCarthy Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Carnage The Executioner with special guests Articulate, King Mammoth & Darren Keen, Lookout Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Motion Trap with Domestic Blend & Glow in the Dark, Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Jack McLaughlin/Sean Paul The B. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Super Happy Funtime Burlesque The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Chris Shelton Dubliner Pub, 9:30p -----------------------------------------------

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Kwondo w/Vince Swaney The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Tommy O’Keefe Beer Can Alley, 10p

Nevermind w/ Alice Un-Chained The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Pineapple Karaoke Twisted Post Bar, 8p ----------------------------------------------FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9 Fallen Reign, The Long Awaited, & Low D, American Dream, 9p Two Blue ----------------------------------------------Growler USA, 5p Robo Dojo, The Sounds of Many & ----------------------------------------------- Satellite Junction, Barley Street, 9p Texas Moon ----------------------------------------------American Legion Post #1, 7p 4 On The Floor ----------------------------------------------- Chrome Lounge, 9p Chariot Through Time Fundraiser ----------------------------------------------Apollon Art Space, 7p Dead Bars, HeatWaves, DSM-5 & Mo----------------------------------------------- tel Martyr, Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p HBB ----------------------------------------------Bogie’s West, 7p Sailing in Soup ----------------------------------------------- Growler USA, 9p Randall King Live ----------------------------------------------Bourbon Saloon, 7p Tragic Jack w/ Matt Whipkey ----------------------------------------------- Harney Street Tavern, 9p The Impulsive w/ Evandale, Fear In ----------------------------------------------Truth, & The Tale Untold Swampboy Blues Band Lookout Lounge, 7p Havana Garage, 9p ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------Friday night karaoke!! Trivia Night Millard VFW Post 8334, 7p Julio’s, 9p ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------Shindig Vol. 3 - Customer The Six Appreciation Party with Ozone Lounge, 9p Billy McGuigan & Tara Vaughan ----------------------------------------------Mod Lines, 7p Jeremy Messersmith with Garst ----------------------------------------------- Reverb Lounge, 9p Lift-Off 2018: an OutrSpaces benefit ----------------------------------------------OutrSpaces, 7p Josh Powell ----------------------------------------------- Skyybox, 9p Fall Musical: The Adams Family ----------------------------------------------Roncalli Catholic HS, 7p Damien McCarthy ----------------------------------------------- Dubliner Pub, 9:30p CHAPTERS: Young N Greedy, Menace, ----------------------------------------------Aj The Dread, Ghost The Incredible & Bollywood Night Mike The Most Rehab Lounge, 9:30p South Omaha’s Finest Tequila Bar, 7p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Symbols: Stompit with Sidetalk Music by Brandon Liberty The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tail Light Rebellion, Not Funny & Not Jeff Dye Ben Shin, O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p/9:45p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nitecrawlers Jitterbugs’ Night Out—Swing Dance The Sydney, 10p Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 38, 8p -----------------------------------------------

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10 Omaha Holiday Expo Baxter Arena, 10a --------------------------------------------Scorpio Birthday Bash KoZee Lounge, 6p --------------------------------------------Saturday Night Karaoke Millard VFW Post 8334, 7p --------------------------------------------Adam Devine: Weird Life Tour 2018 Orpheum Theatre, 7p --------------------------------------------Omaha Poetry Slam OutrSpaces, 7p --------------------------------------------Tonewoods Acoustic Vino Mas, 7p --------------------------------------------The Clash Of The Poets The Opollo, 7p --------------------------------------------Carrie-oke Entertainment (Karaoke) American Legion Post #1, 7:30p --------------------------------------------Sprout The Anti-Hero & Dusty Grant, Barley Street, 8p --------------------------------------------Hybrid Humans Bourbon Saloon, 8p --------------------------------------------Miss Taken, The HYPE & Ghost Whale, Forte Music Hall, 8p --------------------------------------------Karaoke & Music Smitty’s Garage, 8p --------------------------------------------Yung Pinch with Tyla Yaweh Sokol Auditorium, 8p --------------------------------------------Swampboy Blues Band The New Frontier Bar, 8:30p --------------------------------------------Grunge Pop Chrome Lounge, 9p --------------------------------------------The Claudettes Growler USA, 9p --------------------------------------------Domestic Blend Harney Street Tavern, 9p --------------------------------------------Hi Fi Hangover Ozone Lounge, 9p --------------------------------------------The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band & Township & Range Reverb Lounge, 9p --------------------------------------------BADMOTORFINGER, Gallivant Slowdown, 9p --------------------------------------------The Urge with The Bishops The Waiting Room, 9p ---------------------------------------------

Damien McCarthy Dubliner Pub, 9:30p --------------------------------------------The Shineys w/Emily Ward & Dan Trilk The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p --------------------------------------------Well Aimed Arrows, Stephen Bartolomei & Stathi, O’Leaver’s, 10p --------------------------------------------The Marine Corps Birthday The Hive Rock Club, 10p

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11 Veteran’s Day Service Memorial Park, 11a --------------------------------------------Veterans Day Luncheon Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 12p --------------------------------------------HHP’s 3rd annual Chili Cook Off Office West Lounge, 1p --------------------------------------------Mendelssohn’s Elijah Holland Center, 2p --------------------------------------------USAF Heartland of America Band’s Salute to Our Veterans IWCC, 2p --------------------------------------------Generations American Legion Post #1, 3p --------------------------------------------Historic Home Tour, Boutique, and Patron Launch Party Joslyn Castle, 5p --------------------------------------------Gaming Guild The Down Under Lounge, 5p --------------------------------------------Dan Tedesco The Trap Room, 5p --------------------------------------------HHP’s 3rd annual Chili Cook Off Office West Lounge, 6p --------------------------------------------Shy Boys ~ Ojai ~ The Candy Boys O’Leaver’s, 6p --------------------------------------------Jazz Night w/ Mitch Towne & David Hawkins The B Side of Benson Theatre, 7p --------------------------------------------Julian Vaughn Bonafide w/ DA Truth The Waiting Room, 8p --------------------------------------------Guilty Pleasures Karaoke! The Down Under Lounge, 10p

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Wednesday November 7

Gary ClarkJr. ORPHEUM THEATRE

Saturday November 10

Adam Devine: Weird Life Tour RALSTON ARENA

Thursday November 8

Veterans Shine On MEMORIAL PARK

Saturday November 10 Yung Pinch with Tyla Yaweh & Daghe SOKOL AUDITORIUM

Thursday November 8

Tree of Lights Kickoff

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Sunday November 11

Thursday November 8

Newsboys United

ORPHEUM THEATRE

Monday November 12

Julian Vaughn Bonafide Nicki Bluhm with w/ DA Truth Gill Landry WAITING ROOM WAITING ROOM

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Saturday November 10 Yung Pinch with Tyla Yaweh & Daghe BAXTR ARENA

Tuesday November 13 Beartooth with Knocked Loose and Sylar SOKOL AUDITORIUM

MONDAY NOVEMBER 12 Samurai Champloo Happy Hour! The Down Under, 3p --------------------------------------------Aly Peeler and Andrew Bailie Monarch Prime & Bar, 6:30p --------------------------------------------Vince Giambattista Growler USA, 7p --------------------------------------------Michelle Eva Bleu w/ B. Baldwin The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p --------------------------------------------Chastity, Cuddlebone Reverb Lounge, 8p --------------------------------------------Diamond Empire Band Soiree Room, 8p --------------------------------------------Zach’s Open Vinyl Night! The Down Under Lounge, 8p --------------------------------------------Nicki Bluhm with Gill Landry The Waiting Room, 8p

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13 Open Mic & Jam w/ Tony Romero Therapy Bar & Grill, 6p --------------------------------------------Billy Troy Ozone Lounge, 6:30p --------------------------------------------Youth Care & Beyond’s Annual Celebration w/ Camille, The Omar, 6:30p --------------------------------------------Spite w/ Falsifier & Depths of Hatred The Waiting Room, 6:30p --------------------------------------------Charlie Alley, Growler USA, 7p --------------------------------------------Science Cafe- “Postpartum Depression Slowdown, 7p --------------------------------------------Beartooth with Knocked Loose and Sylar Sokol Auditorium, 7:30p --------------------------------------------Open Mic Jam Brokedown Palace, 8p --------------------------------------------Wild Nothing w/ Men I Trust Slowdown, 8p --------------------------------------------Spencer’s Wild Bar Trivia The Down Under, 8p

--------------------------------------------90’s Trivia The Sydney, 8p --------------------------------------------Turbo Tuesdays Bar 415, 9p --------------------------------------------Open Jam hosted by Scott Moyer Barley Street Tavern, 9p --------------------------------------------Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 9p --------------------------------------------The Dylan Karaoke Experience The Down Under Lounge, 10p

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fascinated by the myths, facts, and intrigue surrounding these crazy little creatures that effect so much in our environment. There will be opportunities for the audience to participate in a costume contest and even volunteer to be in a bug-themed game show. Live music will be provided by local garage-rock favorites Wrong Pets. Additionally, there will be bug art installations, bug infused food and drinks, and free beer (did I mention free beer) thanks to Upstream Brewery. There is even a bug boutique where fans can purchase bug souvenirs. A couple of bug facts from Andy and Dave: Andy shared that Dragonflies eat more mosquitos than bats and Dave was kind enough to share that up to 10% of that beer you drink contains aphids.

Get Bugged Out By Focus Omaha Entering its fifth year of existence, the Omaha Bug Symposium is, on the surface, just what it sounds like - all about bugs. But it doesn’t take a lot of digging to find out that there’s much more fun to this affair than one needs to get bugged out about. Dave Crane- entomological photographer in his spare time and

biologist for the Army Corps of Engineers by day, says the purpose is to, “Promote opportunities for entomological education,” and do it in a recreational way. Andy Matz is an entomologist who often can be found in Benson at various forms of work and play. He calls the production as, “A science show for adults that seems like a rock concert.” Listening to the passion these guys have, once can easily see how even the least interested of bug lovers can be

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I did a check and found out that 2,500 aphids per 10 grams of hops are allowed by the FDA in craft beer. And before you give up on beer, just remember that 10% of all coffee beans harvested are infested by insects.

There’s so much to learn and so little time to do it. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a vulgar, fun, and entertaining evening Saturday, November 17, at 8 p.m. located at OutrSpaces on 1258 S. 13th Street. Tickets are available now for $10 via a link on the 2018 Bug Symposium Facebook event page. Don’t wait until the day of the show because after the doors open at 7 on the 17th, because tickets will be $15.

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What Makes Countryside Village Special? By Focus Omaha

We revere and celebrate this rich history. We love and honor the place Countryside Village Shopping Center holds in so many hearts. And we are wildly passionate about Countrysideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. We are also committed to our community, to excellence, to beauty, and with the addition of new superlative shops and services, a broadening of purpose and place in your everyday lives.

Stop by, stay a spell, let Countryside Thinking big locally. Knowing price cast its magic. as well as value. Pairing innovation and ingenuity with convenience and Above all, relax and enjoy. practicality. Liking trees and digging greenery while cultivating satisfaction and smiles. For over sixty years and counting, this is who we are.

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Gaining Confidence

for the rest of the season.

On to Illinois: Illinois and Nebraska are the nation’s two most improved rushing teams in 2018. The Illini average 143.8 yards By Focus Omaha per game more than in 2017, while NU rushes for 216.6 yards per game, an I think very few fans can say they’re unhappy with the turnout on the Husk- improvement of 109 yards per contest over 2017. er football game this past week. All anybody wanted was to see us be comStanley Morgan Jr. needs just 32 petitive, and the Huskers delivered. receiving yards to hit 2,500 career Not only did they see Nebraska deliver, receiving yards. He would be the second Husker to reach that milestone. but we also got to see the perplexed Morgan Jr. needs just 12 receiving and angered look on Urban Myer’s yards to move into second place on the face several times when the cameras caught him screaming and shaking his Nebraska career receiving yardage list. head.

The Series • All-Time Series: Nebraska leads, 11-3-1 • In Lincoln: Nebraska leads, 8-1 • Last Meeting: NU, 28-6 (9/29/2017)

Nebraska didn’t quite deliver on handing Myer his second ever loss after a bye week. They did offer him quite a scare while the fans got to see just what the Husker football team can • Win Streak: Nebraska, two games look like when they play a complete game devoid of the bungling that has Nebraska returns home to play Illinois cursed them (up until this point) all at 11 a.m. The game will be televised season long. on BTN I don’t think there’s a team other than Michigan in the Big Ten that would look forward to facing these Huskers

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HIGH

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DIET By Focus Omaha

High protein diets are a good way for people to lose weight since they make you feel full and help keep you from overeating. A high protein diet also helps build lean muscle when combined with exercise.

Brussel Sprouts: 3g of protein for every cup. Brussel sprouts also contain lots of fiber and vitamins. Pistachios: One ounce contains 6 g of protein. They also contain B-6. According to Allayna Stolp at New Dawn Nutrition here are the top three pros and cons of a high protein diet: Pros You’ll hold onto dense muscle mass. Protein has high thermic effect, which makes you burn more calories because it takes longer to digest. Due to the increase in protein you’ll have more sustainable energy Cons If you have kidney problems, a high protein diet may not be for you.

These foods include: Often high protein diets consist of Beans: Including black and especially Lima beans which offer about 21 grams meats that are heavy in unhealthy fats. So be careful with your protein source (g) of protein per 100 g serving. choices. Chicken breast: Skinless chicken breast offer 26g of protein in every This isn’t a good long-term solution 136g. if you battle with obesity since its effectiveness is mainly due to water Tempeh: Has more protein than even loss. tofu, offering 17g per half cup. Hemp Seeds: Offer 9.5g of protein per tablespoon. Turkey: Boneless turkey provides 13g of protein per 100g. Halibut: Offers 30 g of protein for every half fillet

There you have it. Hopefully this helps you to make a better decision on whether a high protein diet could be for you. As always, consult your doctor and/or dietician before starting any diet. Until next week, “Stay Healthy Omaha!”

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The Claudettes – Just Try to Put ‘em in a Box By Andy Roberts They’re called The Claudettes because – well, they had to be called something. It’s a roots music group from Chicago with one foot in punk and one in the blues. For musical reference points consider The Violent Femmes or The Cramps. “It’s rootsy and familiar and people don’t know what to compare it to,” said band leader Johnny Iguana. Iguana pounds on the piano with singer Berit Ulseth taking charge of the room, supported by bassist-singer Zach Verdoorn and drummer, Michael Caskey. Their credential are impressive, with Iguana himself having toured and/ or recorded with Junior Wells, Buddy Guy and Otis Rush. Their new album, Dance Scandal at the Gymnasium, was recorded with Grammy-winning producer Mark Neill. Neill has worked with the Black Keys, Paladins, and the Old 97’s. On Saturday night they play Growler USA and it won’t be their Omaha debut. “We’ve all had a lot of good times in Omaha over the years,” Iguana said. The band also has played Duffy’s in Lincoln and carries fond memories of that establishment. “We tend to play around the Midwest and we go to the East Coast and back,”

he said. “It just kind of depends on the season.” The Claudettes have done some shows in western Canada. He said there’s no master plan at work. “Certain things that pop up will lead us in directions,” he said. For example, one European gig will lead to more, and, while flexible in scheduling, some logic is required. “You have to line ‘em up,” Iguana stated. “It’s just gotten really expensive to travel . . . You need to reach some sort of critical point.” They aren’t on the road full time and everyone in the band has “a hustle,” he pointed out. Paying rent must be balanced with playing the shows. When the offers come in, “We all sort of get the texting going . . .. who can do what?” He emphasized: “Everyone’s in this group for artistic reasons . . . You don’t get bored with any one thing you’re doing. The Claudettes will play a musical mixture, including originals, that may have your head spinning. In fact, The Claudettes started as an allinstrumental group. Iguana still may turn guitar songs into piano songs. “We do everything from Link Wray to . . . Marvin Gaye to Grandmaster Flash,” Iguana offered. “I get kind of bored of any kind of music if it’s the same kind of thing all through the set.”

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When writing he said, “You kind of have to envision the music in your head.” The process is difficult, and, “It’s kind of narcotizing . . . It’s just how I like to write.” The band discusses its set lists in advance, much like putting on a production, and, “We just kind of roll right along.” Despite the planning, there will be nothing canned or slick when The Claudettes take the stage. “I would much rather you go out there and make 30 mistakes if you put your heart into the music,” Iguana said. “When you go out there, get risky.” The Claudettes also hope to make friends with their audience. Iguana encourages those who will attend the

show to meet the band. “I hope everybody can come up and meet the people . . . I really wanted to put together this band that we can laugh together.” He’s definitely a friendly Iguana. For more on The Claudettes: https://theclaudettes.com/us/

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Peach Truck – Rebirth of the Original Jam Band By Andy Roberts There’s just “One Way Out.” Or maybe, one way back into the musical magic that was The Allman Brothers Band, with the best way taking a ride on the Peach Truck. Peach Truck, a tribute band focused on The Allman Brothers Band, grew out of a chance 2014 meeting of singerguitarist Mark Leeker and Elwin (Elmo) Moseman – also a singer-guitarist – at a Government Mule show in Lincoln. As they were chatting the idea of an Allman Brothers Band tribute group came up. That is natural enough, given the role of Mule singer-guitarist Warren Haynes in the ABB. 6After talking it over for a while and running the idea past some potentially interested players, they had their first rehearsal and debuted in early 2015. Peach Truck has not been a priority band since several members play in established bands like Sailing in Soup (Moseman) and The Jerry Pranksters (Leeker and keyboards-singer Randy Miller). The other members of Peach Truck are Marc (Al) Graham

on bass and vocals and Gary Herrman on drums and percussion. “Same five guys when we started the band,” Leeker pointed out. “So that’s a good thing.” The band generally rehearses every couple weeks, Leeker said. “The problem is, as musicians, none of us are that gung-ho about going out and booking . . . We have hopes we can be playing a little bit more.” Leeker, who teaches guitar at Lincoln’s Blue Raven Studio, said things are starting to pick up and he gets asked about them at Pranksters gigs. When asked, Leeker chuckled that remembering the guitar parts was the band’s biggest challenge. Of course, he and Moseman are emulating the work of Dickey Betts and Duane Allman. “There’s quite a few harmony guitars that are going off their twin-guitar solo kind of things,” he elaborated. “Remembering their parts and then nailing them . . . it’s something we (Leeker and Moseman) have to really do our homework on.” That said, this material allows lots of room for improvisation, but: “You have to play the theme of the song accurately.” Those

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are some of the most memorable music lines in all of rock, such as the key phrases of “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed.” Certain parts have to be notefor-note, “Then it opens up.” There is the basic them and then: “It just sets it up for kind of an openended jam, so to speak.” Allman Brothers classics like “Jessica” and “Blue Sky” are among the audience favorites, but when Peach Trucks stretches out on “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” it also grabs the audience. “That’s when the song happens or the so-called magic,” Leeker said. “It becomes an all-inclusive kind of a moment.” So it’s not like covering the hits where everyone in the audience knows every note, and Peach Truck has that in mind as they approach the music. The band is getting more comfortable and “relaxed with the unknown” Leeker stated. “It takes a while to build that trust.” No one who knows Leeker should be surprised of his interest in this work. He has four older brothers and music was always in the house. Leeker recalls hearing the early ABB albums and said

it probably was the solo at the end of “Ramblin’ Man” that really grabbed his young ears. That led him into more guitar playing after years of wanting to be a Beatle. “Of course, I try to steal as many licks as I can,” he chuckled. “So now to have a band that is dedicated to that music . . . it is a labor of love. “It really is.” Peach Truck is booked to play Omaha on November 10 at Studio 906 which is at 906 North 16th Street. On December 22 they will perform as part of Frostival at The Waiting Room. For more on Peach Truck: https://www.facebook.com/ peachtrucker/

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U.S. Economy Creates 250,000 Jobs in October, Beating Expectations Again New data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that nonfarm payroll employment rose by 250,000 jobs in October, far exceeding expectations by 50,000 jobs. The United States economy continues its longest, consecutive streak of positive monthly job numbers, with employment growth averaging 213,000 jobs per month in 2018— larger than the monthly gains in both 2016 (195,000) and 2017 (182,000). Overall, the economy has added 4.5 million jobs since the election of President Trump in November 2016. Wages are also rising. Nominal average hourly earnings rose by 3.1 percent over the past 12 months. This is the first time that the 12-month growth in nominal average hourly earnings exceeded 3 percent since April 2009. Nominal weekly earnings growth is an even stronger 3.4 percent over the past 12 months. Both hourly and weekly

earnings are rising faster than inflation, which rose by 2.0 percent using the Personal Consumption Expenses (PCE)—the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure, because it is so broad—in the most recent data from September. Employment gains were widespread, with all industries gaining jobs over the month (see figure below). The last time this occurred was over a year ago (June 2017). These increases were especially large in education and health services (44,000), leisure and hospitality (42,000), manufacturing (32,000), construction (30,000), and transportation and warehousing (25,000). Since the President was elected, construction and manufacturing have fared extremely well, adding 507,000 and 446,000 jobs, respectively.

A separate household survey released by BLS also shows a strong, healthy economy that is pulling workers off the sidelines. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent in October—the lowest it has been in almost 50 years. The unemployment rate for Hispanics (4.4 percent) is the lowest it has been since the series began in 1973.

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The 3.0 percent unemployment rate for individuals with some college or an associate degree is the lowest it has been since July 2001. Recently, the unemployment rate for African Americans and those without a high school diploma also hit record lows. As Americans become more confident about their job prospects, they are coming off the sidelines and looking for work. The prime-age (25-54) labor force participation rate—which is an important indicator because it is not driven by demographics, but rather by the strength of the job market— increased by 0.4 p.p. to 89.0 percent among men and by 0.6 p.p. to 75.8 percent among women. This is the highest labor force participation rate for prime-age women since July 2009. Even more importantly, these people coming off the sidelines are finding jobs. The prime-age employment-topopulation ratio, which looks at the share of the civilian non-institutional population who are employed, increased this month by 0.3 p.p. among men to 86.2 percent, and by 0.5 p.p.

among women to 73.4 percent. For prime-age women, this employmentto-population ratio is the highest it has been since July 2001. Overall, the BLS Employment Situation report highlights the continued progress the economy has made under the Trump Administration. People are eager to enter or re-enter the labor force and the pace of hiring remains strong, while wages are growing, meaning more money in the pockets of hardworking Americans.

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NAR Forum Examines Realtor® Role in Property Valuation and Appraisal Processes On Saturday, at the 2018 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Boston, Massachusetts, the National Association of Realtors® hosted its 2018 Appraisal Forum. The forum, officially titled “Demystifying AgentAppraiser Communication: Law, Liability and Best Practice,” highlighted proper approaches for communication and cooperation between agents and appraisers.

professionals may help an appraiser independently arrive at an opinion of value. However, and most importantly, a real estate professional should never communicate with the intent of trying to influence an appraiser’s appraisal,” said NAR’s Lee. The group also touched on regulations governing conversations between appraisers and agents, while panelists shared anecdotes to illustrate how to avoid liability on all sides of the transaction.

“NAR represents approximately 25,000 state-licensed and certified appraisers throughout the country. Today’s forum was a valuable way The event began with a panel for members to learn the right way conversation between Lynn Madison, to communicate with an appraiser owner of Madison Seminars in without running afoul of appraiser Schaumburg, Illinois; John Torvi, Vice independence requirements from President of Marketing and Sales at the some of the nation’s brightest minds on Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency this topic. in Needham, Massachusetts; Melanie McLane, owner of Jackson Real Estate “Overall, I am confident that the in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania; and contents of today’s discussion will Charlie Lee, associate counsel with generate valuable feedback to the Real NAR. Property Valuation Committee going forward, which will benefit everyone Lee focused on clarifying the in our association,” said NAR President misconception that real estate Elizabeth Mendenhall, a sixthprofessionals are prohibited from generation Realtor® from Columbia, speaking to appraisers. In reality, Lee Missouri and CEO of RE/MAX Boone said, no rules or requirements on the Realty. federal, state, or agency level prohibit an appraiser and agent from speaking In her remarks, McLane stressed to one another during the appraisal the importance of mutual respect process. However, Lee reminded between agents and appraisers while Realtors® that appraisers and real emphasizing the claim that neither estate professionals have separate and party is ever always right. John Torvi, distinct roles during the home buying who traveled to Boston from nearby process. Needham, reiterated that point. “Real estate professionals (brokers, agents) have a responsibility to serve their clients, while appraisers are brought into this process exclusively to develop the best appraisal they can. Still, real estate professionals are encouraged to communicate with appraisers in a professional and productive manner, as relevant information from real estate

“Just because an appraised value doesn’t meet the agent’s expectations, it doesn’t mean it’s a bad appraisal. As someone who works with both appraisers and agents, I hear both sides of the story. This panel discussion allowed for a better understanding of the valuation process to benefit appraiser, agents, sellers and buyers,” Torvi said.

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Affordability, Disruption & Rising Interest Rates Lead Top Ten Issues Facing Real Estate

CRE divided the list into two groups: issues the organization believes the industry needs to be thinking about in the coming year and issues that will be important over the next 10 years. Here are the two lists:

Housing affordability, disruptive technology and rising interest rates were just some of the issues the Counselors of Real Estate named most likely to affect the real estate industry during a session titled “Update: The Top Ten Impacts on Real Estate 20182019” at NAR’s 2018 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.

Current Issues

Each year CRE members pool their research, analysis and information to develop its Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate list and the substantiation that validates it. This list identifies the most pressing trends and challenges that will impact the housing and commercial real estate market now and in the years to come.

5. E-commerce & Logistics

“Real estate touches every American, from every part of the country and every walk of life,” said panelist Hugh Kelly, of Hugh F. Kelly Real Estate Economics. “The concerns facing the real estate industry are our common concerns.”

1. Interest Rates & the Economy 2. Politics & Political Uncertainty 3. Housing Affordability 4. Generational Change/Demographics

“When it comes to politics, CRE tries to illuminate rather than advocate,” said Kelly. “However, we think it is obvious that the dysfunctional state of our political discourse and our unwillingness to compromise on issues stand in the way of problem-solving – problems like the ones on this list.” Longer-term Issues 1. Infrastructure 2. Disruptive Technology

3. Natural Disasters & Climate Change 4. Immigration 5. Energy & Water “It is widely known and documented that as infrastructure deteriorates, so do the local neighborhoods and communities,” said panelist Julie Melander, Vice President-Portfolio Management at Carter Validus. “The reverse is also true; in regions where infrastructure is invested in we see a growth in population, an increase in business investment and a rise in property values.” The National Association of Realtors® is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

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