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13 THIS WEEKS FEATURE 15 GETTING OUT 16 EARTHWEEK Diary of a Changing World By Steve Newman

18 SPORTS Basketball Briefs By Focus Omaha

20 HEALTH Nectar of the Gods By Focus Omaha & Sponsored by New Dawn Nutrition

22 LOCAL Omaha Singer Songwriter Jocelyn Signs with BMG Music By Andy Roberts

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Lunch + Learn: Sacred Seed Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts 724 South 12th Street, Omaha, 68102 Bring your lunch and join us for a curiosity-inspiring presentation that will unpack the ideas and processes behind the artwork currently on view at the Bemis Center.

Wednesday, January 31 | 6p - 8p Listen to My Story KANEKO 1111 Jones St., Omaha, 68102 The UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities will host an unconventional presentation to share a qualitative academic study on community violence entitled, Listen to my Story: Perspectives of African-American Mothers and Male Offenders on Violence in Omaha, Nebraska. A group of local poets will use their creative spirit and energy to give life to the narratives of mothers and male offenders who have experienced violence in Omaha. Through this theatrical presentation, the narrator will incorporate personal feelings and

Sacred Seed, an Omaha-based nonprofit organization, seeks to protect emotions experienced while conduct- and preserve the genetic diversity of original seeds while promoting local, ing this study. traditional, and sustainable agriculture This presentation aims to bring togeth- to offer healthy and low impact food to our communities. Guest speaker Taylor er community-based organizations Keen, founder of Sacred Seed and a who work daily to reduce violence member of the Omaha Tribe and Cherand private foundations who may be able to support their efforts. Violence okee Nation, will share the organization’s mission and the importance of is more than a statistic; it affects the continuing and maintaining traditions lives of people. ------------------------------------------------ and practices parallel to many of the artists in “Monarchs: Brown and NaWednesday, January 31 | 7p - 8:30p tive Contemporary Artists in the Path Backwaters Press January Reading of the Butterfly”, on view at Bemis Gallery 1516 1516 Leavenworth St, Omaha, 68102 Center through February 24, 2018. This event is free and open to the pub- Free and open to the public. lic. Doors open at 6:30pm. Arrive early -----------------------------------------------to check out the book cart, sip on wine, Friday, February 2 | 6:30p - 9p Gallery Opening : Kevin McClay and enjoy cookies and cupcakes. ------------------------------------------------ (402) Arts Collective 6051 Maple St, Omaha, 68104 Thursday, February 1 | 12p - 1p Gallery Opening : Kevin McClay

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Free | Open to the public -----------------------------------------------Friday, February 2 | 7p - 9p Gallery Opening : Cassie Jones Star Deli 6114 Military Ave, Omaha, NE 68104 Join us this Friday for the opening of Cassie Jones photography during Benson First Friday. Exhibition will run February 2nd - 24th and is free and open to the public. -----------------------------------------------Saturday, February 3 | 12p - 4p Open Studios At Hot Shops Hot Shops Art Center 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, 68102 Hot Shops second floor Artists invite you to drop by our February Open Studios from 12-4 on Saturday Feb. 3rd! Beat your winter blues and shop for unique, local, hand made Valentine gifts and Fine Art. And don’t forget to check out the other floors at Hot Shops!! -----------------------------------------------Through February 19 The Art of the Brick and Nathan Sawaya The Capitol District The Art of the Brick is a global touring exhibition rated by CNN as one of the world’s “Must See Exhibitions.” These

are the first art exhibitions to focus exclusively on the use of LEGO® bricks as an art medium and artist Nathan Sawaya has taken it to new heights. Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10a - 7p Friday and Saturday 10a - 9p Tickets: $17.50 to $20, available at www.artofthebrickomaha.com -----------------------------------------------Through February 20 Art Exhibit: “Persistence” by Margaret Berry Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, 68108 Paintings, collages, and photo-based works using the hot wax technique called encaustic. The exhibition explores the theme of persistence in nature through the winter months. Look for the sculptural beauty of bare branches, the brightness of berries and the mesmerizing texture of barks. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily -----------------------------------------------Through February 24 Caroline Kent // Disappearance of the word, Appearance of the world The Union for Contemporary Art 2423 N 24th Street, Omaha, 68110 For more information: www.u-ca.org/exhibition ------------------------------------------------

Through February 28 Art by Bird Williams Opening Great Plains Black History Museum 2221 N 24 St, Omaha, 68110 Exhibit highlights paintings of famous African Americans as painted through the eyes of Aaaron Bird Williams. Exhition runs through Feb. 28 -----------------------------------------------Through March 23 Across Disciplines Opening Reception Process 144 S 39th St LL1, Omaha, 68131 artist, educator and magazine publisher, Adam Finkelston, will be exhibiting works from his series Across Disciplines in the gallery at Process. -----------------------------------------------Through April 15, 2018 Forever Forest Omaha Childrens Museum Exploring the realities of forests through play, families will learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the every-day products we use that are made from trees. The exhibit includes a tree top climber, a realistic mini replica of a Union Pacific engine, a kid-sized home under construction for children to help build, and so much more! ------------------------------------------------

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to get out and skate and have some family fun.

Friday, February 2 | 5p - 8p Candy Land Night Omaha Childrens Museum 500 S 20th St., Omaha, NE 68102 Travel through a life-size Candy Land game, finding the sweetest activities throughout the Museum, like making candy art and building a Lifesaver Car, while supplies last. Included with museum admission, which is $12 for ages 2 and older, 11 for seniors, and free for children under 24 months and members. More information online at www.ocm.org ----------------------------------------------Friday, February 2 | 5p - 7p Nature’s Shadows: Celebrate Groundhog Day at Family Night Union Pacific Railroad Museum 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Learn about groundhogs, dig through our tunnel, hear a story, and learn how weather can affect the railroad. We’ll also share the official review of how much longer winter will last. Family Nights are the first Friday of every month. Repeat guests that attend 7 or more family nights this year and have their card stamped will be entered into a drawing to win 6 tickets on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. The drawing will be held during our Dec. 7, 2018 family night. ----------------------------------------------Friday, February 2 | 7p - 9p Valentine’s Family Swim Mockingbird Hills 10242 Mockingbird Dr., Omaha, NE Bring the whole family for a fun night of swimming! $1 per person ----------------------------------------------Saturday, February 3 | 9:30a -11a Hummel Nature Center Activities 3033 Hummel Park Rd. Omaha, NE Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month for a hike! Learn the trails and enjoy fun monthly themes. All ages welcome! ----------------------------------------------Saturday, February 3 | 6:05p Blue Knights Hockey Fundraiser Ralston Arena

7300 Q St, Omaha, NE 68127 Head on out and watch the Lancer Hockey team and help raise some funds for charities that the Blue Knights Sponsors. The Blue Knights Nebraska II Chapter will be raffling a TV and will also receive a percentage of the tickets we sell using the link on the facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/ events/817068301833971/

UNMC Ice Skating Rink (Open thru Sunday, Feb. 4) 4016 Emile St, Omaha, 68105 Mondays: noon - 8pm Tuesdays & Thursdays: closed Wednesdays: noon - 8pm Fridays & Saturdays : noon - 10pm. Sunday: noon - 8 pm $7 per person, includes skate rental. www.unmc.edu /cfhl/activities-events/ skating.html NRG Energy Ice Rink (Open thru Sunday, Feb. 14) Capitol District, 10th Street and Capitol Avenue 6 to 10pm Monday thru Thursday; 6 pm to midnight Friday; 1pm to midnight Saturday; and 1pm to 10pm Sunday/ $8 per person, includes skate rental www.capitoldistrictomaha.com/ ice-rink

The Blue Knights are a non-profit organization made up of active and retired police officers. They promote safe motorcycle riding and enhance The Rooftop Rink police and community relationships. (Open thru Sunday, Feb. 25) Money raised helps support fallen 3409 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE officers and their families, disabled military veterans, and children with exceptional needs. ----------------------------------------------Through March 23 Kaneko presents Light 1111 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102 light at KANEKO is an interactive and visual art experience that explores art and science. light will host a variety of performances, lectures, youth education, and hands-on creative experiences to connect visitors with their own creativity. Artists will employ glass, sculpture and light itself to showcase the sublime beauty that light evokes aesthetically and thematically. The public will glean insight into scientific issues such as vision and optics, physiology of light energy, sustainability, light pollution and conservation. Enjoy the light at KANEKO Tuesday – Friday, 12 pm – 8 pm & Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm Free & open to the Public https://thekaneko.org/seasons/light/ ----------------------------------------------Ice skating is a perfect way to get children and adults to sneak some physical activity into their winter routines. Race, spin, slide, and socialize to a healthier lifestyle while having tremendous fun. Here some places

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Thursday - Friday: 4pm – 10pm Saturday - Sunday: 1pm – 10pm $5 per person, includes skate rental httpwww.midtowncrossing.com/4102 INDOOR Ralston Arena 7300 Q St, Ralston, NE 68127 $5 per person, includes skate rental www.ralstonarena.com Grover Ice Rink 6171 Grover St., Omaha, NE 68106 $4-$6 admission: $2 for helmet or stick rental: $2 for skate rental www. groverice.com Moylan Iceplex 12550 W Maple Rd, Omaha, 68164 $6-$8, includes skate rental www. moylaniceplex.com Motto McLean Ice Arena 5015 S 45th St, Omaha, NE 68117 Up to $5, includes skate rental www. parks.cityofomaha.org

EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 Wine Club Wednesdays Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, 1p ----------------------------------------------Critter’s 21st Birthday Party Again! Hog Stop BBQ, 6p THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Trivia Night Caddy Shack Bar & Grill, 7p FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Natures Shadows: Celebrate Groundhog Day Union Pacific Museum, 5p ----------------------------------------------Hi-Fi Hangover Amerisports, 8:30p

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Rick Tomasso Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, 6p ----------------------------------------------Kevin Keith The Buck Snort, 7p ----------------------------------------------Onesie Party 2018 CUBE Ultra Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Hi-Fi Hangover Amerisports, 8:30p SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Chili Cook-Off Driftwood Inn, 11a ----------------------------------------------Super Bowling Sunday Thunderbowl, 5:30p

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 WIne Tasting Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------Winter Leagues Joe’s Karting, 7p ----------------------------------------------Friday, February 2 | 5p - 7p Nature’s Shadows: Celebrate Groundhog Day at Family Night Union Pacific Railroad Museum 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Learn about groundhogs, dig through our tunnel, hear a story, and learn how weather can affect the railroad. We’ll also share the official review of how much longer winter will last. Family Nights are the first Friday of every month. Repeat guests that attend 7 or more family nights this year and have their card stamped will be entered into a drawing to win 6 tickets on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. The drawing will be held during our Dec. 7, 2018 family night.

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1

Webbsday HH with Brandon Webber The Down Under, 5p ----------------------------------------------Listen to My Story Kaneko, 6p ----------------------------------------------Michelle Eva’s Happy Hour The B. Bar, 6p ----------------------------------------------Jam Session Vino Mas, 6p ----------------------------------------------Generations Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr. Toad’s, 7p ----------------------------------------------William Green North High School, 7p ----------------------------------------------Wine Wednesday The B. Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------New Humans Jambo Cat, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Carolyn Harrell & Michael Adams The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Rhyme Swap poetry and lyric reading 003 Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------JJ Grey & Mofro with The Commonheart Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic with Host Aly Peeler The Down Under, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Son, Ambulance, Sean Pratt & the Sweats Pageturners Lounge, 9p

Aaron Bressman Live Jam’s Midtown, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------JJ Thames & The Violet Revolt Chrome Lounge, 6p ----------------------------------------------Jazz Fusion The Finest Hour Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Bill Sammon Vino Mas, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Wrestlerama The Waiting Room, 7p ----------------------------------------------Hostile with Appalooza The Well, 7p ----------------------------------------------Tammy Pescatelli Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Ty Hakeem, Ed Archibald & Michael Adams The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke with DJ Matz Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Mako & Night Lights Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------Wild Stallions & Qajaq Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Taste the Bass Vol. 1 Ralston BigWay Burger, 9p ----------------------------------------------Little Ripple, Multidimensional Cowboy, & Cullen Duckworth and His Guitar O’Leaver’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------Mace Hathaway with Carrie Ann The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Chris Shelton Dubliner Pub, 9:30p

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2 2nd Annual Groundhog Day Stout Celebration, Cunningham’s Pub, 11a ----------------------------------------------John Worsham Growler USA, 5p ----------------------------------------------Black Business Expo Hope Skate, 5p ----------------------------------------------Swampboy Blues Trio Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen, 6p ----------------------------------------------Missed Connections Exhibit Petshop, 7p ----------------------------------------------Fireball Friday with DJ Chad Rednecks, 7p ----------------------------------------------Cassie Jones Art Exhibit Star Deli, 7p ----------------------------------------------Music by Shawn Fredieu Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Andrea Gibson with Chastity Brown Waiting Room, 7p ----------------------------------------------Tammy Pescatelli Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Mace Hathaway Growler USA, 8p ----------------------------------------------Curly Martin & Friends: No Place Like Home, Holland Center, 8p ----------------------------------------------Super Moon, Trench, Carnographer, Y-Incision, Bastard Eyes & Anicest Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------5th Annual Pop Concert OutrSpaces, 8p ----------------------------------------------Elevate with Ben Jones & Lowercase Très, Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Nerd Roast (Standup) The Backline, 8p ----------------------------------------------Hotel Desperado Slowdown, 8:30p -----------------------------------------------

Tyi Hakeem, Ed Archibald & special guest, The Omaha Lounge, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Faded, Pancho & The Contraband, and Bach Mai Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Grunge Pop Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dead Man’s Hand Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------Magick K Trio Havana Garage, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Six Ozone, 9p ----------------------------------------------Riptide Refugees Skyybox, 9p ----------------------------------------------Stellar (Improv) The Backline, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Animale The Cove, 9p ----------------------------------------------Sean Pratt & the Sweats, Mike Schlesinger, This Far Out Arrows & Obvious Funk, The Sydney, 9p ----------------------------------------------Andrea Gibson & Chasity Brown The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dicey Riley Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------DJ Nilla Wafer Firewater Grille, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Hussies, Libations, & Relax, Its Science O’Leaver’s Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Mr. E & the Stringless Kite (Band Debut), with Slow Stoics & Jeff Krause The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Bucka Ruse Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Tammy Pescatelli Omaha Funny Bone, 9:45p -----------------------------------------------

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3 Ultra Chic Boutique 2018 A View On State, 9a ----------------------------------------------Swampboy Blues Trio Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen, 6p ----------------------------------------------Tammy Pescatelli Omaha Funny Bone, 7p The One Percenterz: Rooftop Mixer The Wire, 7p ----------------------------------------------Ken Sitler Vino Mas, 7p ----------------------------------------------40th Annual Groundhog Prom Sokol Auditorium, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------New Stuff with Brad Stewart The Backline, 8p ----------------------------------------------“The Jet Squad” Terry Parker, Ed Archibald and Joel Ortiz The Omaha Lounge, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Bathtub Maria, The Ronnys & Pink Flamingo Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Lucky Seven Blue Legends, 9p ----------------------------------------------Bad Aqple Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Shineys Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Mighty Shipwrecks Havana Garage, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Confidentials Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Mesonjixx with Marcey Yates & Cj Mills Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Cloud Feeder with Ryan Menchaca, & Stathi Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Animale The Cove, Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Tyrone Storm, Pets With Human Names and Bokr Tov The Sydney, 9p ----------------------------------------------Destroyer with Mega Bog The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dicey Riley Dubliner Pub, 9:30p

----------------------------------------------Lemon Fresh Day Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Tammy Pescatelli Omaha Funny Bone, 9:45p ----------------------------------------------Fifi NoNo, Crease & Silversphere O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p ----------------------------------------------Comedy After Dark (Standup) The Backline, 10p ----------------------------------------------Rhythm Collective T-Henery’s Pub, 10:30p ----------------------------------------------Ultra Violet The Down Under Lounge, 10:30p ----------------------------------------------The Legendary Smokehouse Band The Down Under, 11p

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 4 Made With Love Market Reverb Lounge, 11a ----------------------------------------------Made With Love Market The Waiting Room, 11a ----------------------------------------------WWE LIVE: Road to Wrestlemania CenturyLink Center, 1p ----------------------------------------------Puppy Bowl Jerzes Sports Bar & Keno, 2p ----------------------------------------------Sunday Funday The Down Under Lounge, 3p ----------------------------------------------Super Bowl Chili Cook Off Therapy Bar & Grill, 4p ----------------------------------------------Super Bowl Party Jerzes Sports Bar & Keno, 5p ----------------------------------------------Super Bowl Party Slowdown, 5p ----------------------------------------------Super Bowl Chili Cook Off On The Q St. Bar, 5p ----------------------------------------------Steve Lovett Solo Blues Cedar Omaha, 6p ----------------------------------------------Public Planetarium Show UNO Planetarium, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------TAPESTRIES: Celebrate UsWe the People! The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Booze Bingo The Down Under Lounge, 8p continued on page 11

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Wednesday January 31

JJ Grey & Mofro SLOWDOWN

Saturday February 3

Destroyer with Mega Bog WAITING ROOM

Thursday February 1

Aubree Sweeney THE SIDE ROOM

Saturday February 3

Thursday February 1

Chris Shelton DUBLINER PUB

Sunday February 4

40th Annual Groundhog Prom Super Bowl Party SOKOL AUDITORIUM JERZES SPORTS BAR

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Friday Friday February 2 February 2 # Mr. E & the Stringless Kite w/ Slow Stoics & Jeff Krause Shawn Fredieu DOWN UNDER THERAPY BAR

Sunday February 4

Super Bowl Chili Cook Off THERAPY BAR

Monday February 5

ZZ Ward WAITING ROOM

MONDAY FEBRUARY 5 Gooch & His Big Las Vegas Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 7p ----------------------------------------------Michelle Eva Becker The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October Scottish Rite Omaha, 8p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic and Molly’s Molly’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------Blue Monday Blues Jam The Down Under Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------ZZ Ward with Black Pistol Fire & Billy Raffoul, The Waiting Room, 9p

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6 BFF Artist Group The Sydney, 5p ----------------------------------------------A View Venues Vendor Night A View On State, 6p -----------------------------------------------

Opera in Conversation Le Bouillon, 6p ----------------------------------------------Spontaneous Combustion Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Sweet Tea Music The Corner Kick, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Science Cafe: Sexual Attraction in Fur Slowdown, 7p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic & Jam Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Damorah Alexander & Michael Adams The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------The Walking Dead Trivia The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Turbo Tuesdays featuring DJ Vic Nasty Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke with DJ Farley Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke with DynamicAir DJ’s Stoli’s Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Night The B. Bar, 9p

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The Lost Art of Customer Service By Focus Omaha

There was a time when the customer was always right. A time when, as I observed at a restaurant the other day, a local business owner didn’t have to write “PR” requirements on the counter where customers could see it, directing their employees to say, “Hi, welcome to ******, can I help you?” Or to tell customers to, “Have a nice day”, when they’re finished.

That same weekend I ordered a pizza and went to pick it up. I realized they had made an error on my order and instead of offering to fix it, a young man came to the counter and said, “I took that order, what’s the problem here?” The problem is that making the customer feel like a priority seems less and less important. Whether you’re on the phone with the cable company, or at a restaurant, employees just seem less enthused about helping others for a living.

stores which ranked the lowest when it but unsatisfactory customer service is came to “Excellent” service ratings. the greatest issue that causes customers to stop buying a product or using a Interestingly, different generations service. and their survey results were far higher among older than younger Here are just a few tips that will help generations. A lot of this seems to to keep customers coming back again be attributed to the fact that older and again. generations have far more face-to-face interactions than millennials, who tend The Customer is Always Right to trend more towards e-commerce Nobody likes to be told they’re wrong, options. According to the survey, you especially if they’re unhappy about can also forget about the years of a product or service that’s being joking about people, “Going Postal,” as provided. A Gallup Poll that was conducted in Post Offices ranked the third highest in 2015 asked people from different gen- the satisfaction survey. Product Knowledge erations about their customer service Nothing is worse than asking for experiences over the last month. Banks Customer service is changing as Amer- information about a product and being and Pharmacies rated the highest out icans are making far more of their put on hold or told to wait while the of seven categories that included fast purchases online. Brick-and-mortar continued on page 14 food restaurants and Clothing/retail businesses will always have their place,

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person that you’re dealing with has to ask someone else. Having product knowledge makes a person feel secure and confident about the product or service that they’re purchasing.

There you have it. There are many other keys to customer service success, but by following these guidelines you should be well on your way to professional stardom!

Adapt Accordingly

Too often there seems to be a disconnect when it comes to being able to connect point A to point B. Every customer is different, and it’s essential to be able to adapt to their needs accordingly.

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Diary of a Changing World

By Steve Newman

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-58° Majsk, Russia

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Ice-Free Yukon

Unusually warm conditions in northwestern Canada have for a second winter in a row prevented a seasonal “ice bridge” from forming over the Yukon River to connect Dawson City with West Dawson.

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+46° Moomba, South Australia

During summer, the two sides are connected by a ferry, but in winter, residents have to wait for the water to Avian PTSD The cacophony of manmade freeze over to make the crossing. The ice bridge has historically been open to sounds in the modern world may be causing symptoms in birds traffic by mid-December. similar to what humans experience when suffering from post-traumatic Crews worked for a week to create stress disorder. an “ice Band-Aid” by spraying a cold mist to cap a 90-metre-wide stretch Researchers from the Florida Museum of the river with ice. But the project of Natural History studied birds proved impractical when daytime exposed to the constant noise of temperatures didn’t stay below natural-gas compressors and found freezing. skewed stress hormone levels, The typical Dawson high temperature possibly due to increased anxiety, for January is about minus 22 Celsius. distraction and hypervigilance. Report co-author Rob Guralnick believes the noise could act as an “acoustic blanket,” muffling the sound clues birds rely on to detect predators, competitors for food and their own species. “They’re perpetually stressed because they can’t figure out what’s going on,” said Guralnick. A water cannon sprays mist up to 30 metres into the air to help build up ice over the Yukon River. Photo: Government of Yukon/Derek Crowe

Stalking Raiders

A northern Namibian village was raided by a herd of 28 elephants that wrecked 18 homes, uprooted trees and destroyed the village borehole well.

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Residents of Otjorute say the animals frequently arrive from a nearby conservation area during harvest time, but this month’s raids are unprecedented. The villagers say the pachyderms arrived early one morning in midJanuary amid much noise and chaos, leaving a trail of uprooted or damaged trees. The New Era daily reports at least one elephant followed people’s footprints until it got into their houses.

Running Dry

Residents around Cape Town have been warned that the city could run out of water as soon as April because of a protracted drought across parts of South Africa. Each of the residents will be rationed only 50 liters of water per day effective Feb. 1. Reservoirs dwindled to less than 10 percent of capacity as the worst drought on record persisted during the past three years.

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detection and repairs to help conserve what water is left for the 3.7 million residents.

Earthquakes

One person was killed and hundreds of homes were wrecked on the Indonesian island of Java by a magnitude 6.0 temblor. • Much of Alaska was jolted by an intense magnitude 7.9 earthquake beneath the Gulf of Alaska, which prompted a brief tsunami watch down to California and Hawaii. The powerful jolt caused water levels in wells to briefly fluctuate as far away as Florida. • Earth movements were also felt in eastern Australia, western India, northwestern Mexico and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Eruptions

Flying rocks and landslides from a sudden eruption of Japan’s Mount KusatsuShiranesan killed one person and injured at least 25 others around a nearby ski resort.

A huge #DayZero awareness campaign is being combined with increased leak • A fiery eruption of Mount Mayon in

the central Philippines forced about 75,000 people to evacuate. Volcanic ash darkened the sky and fell on nearby villages.

Oceanic Warming

Chinese researchers say that 2017 was the warmest year on record for the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oceans. A report by the Chinese Academy of Sciences published in the journal Advances in Atmospheric Sciences says the increase in heat content of the oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 2,000 metres last year occurred in most regions of the world. It exceeded the previous record warmth set in 2015. Scientists say the record warmth of 2017 resulted in a 1.7 millimeter rise in global sea level, along with a further decline in ocean oxygen and an increase in the bleaching of coral reefs.

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Basketball Briefs By Focus Staff Nebraska Cornhuskers

In addition to going 3 for 3 in the last week, Nebraska has the best conference record after 12 games since the 1998-99 season when NU opened Big 12 play with a 9-3 record. Isaac Copeland’s 23 points led three Huskers in double figures and Glynn Watson Jr. made several big plays in the final three minutes to help the Huskers defeat Rutgers 60-54 in a game that saw the Huskers only shoot 39.6 percent while holding the Scarlet Knights to 37.5 percent.

there has been, but I think the thing that has been… and he’s a veteran guy. He’s a veteran guy, but you know he has been a go-to guy in our league, and it’s hard to be that guy when you’re marked. And he is marked, and he’s still doing it. You’ve got to give that kid credit. And let’s face it, he’s a hard cover. He dribbles it, he shoots it, he drives it, he gives it up, he’s not a selfish guy like I’ve said before. He handles it like a guard, he posts like a big, he’s got a three-point-shot, but his length is what makes him so hard, because sometimes you think you’re there but he gets his shot off anyway, whether it be going to the basket or shooting a three. I’m right there, I got him, nope, he still was able to make it.”

At Wisconsin, following an opening half that was mostly devoid of the offense we’ve come to expect from the Huskers, the 1-3-1 zone and tough The Huskers were only behind by five defense returned. After being eleven early in the first half before never down in the second half, following a looking back in their only home game Badger dunk that raised the roof at this week, defeating the Hawkeyes the Kohl Center, the Huskers went 98-84. James Palmer Jr. had 28 points on an 8-0 run and stormed back for and Isaac Copeland added 23 points the 74-63 win. Three Huskers were and 11 rebounds. After the game, Iowa in double-figures, topped again by Head Coach Fran McCaffrey talked Palmer who dropped 28 for the second about sizing up James Palmer Jr. “I straight game. didn’t really know what to expect. I know their staff really well. I know Creighton Bluejays they really liked him and were really Following a pair of wins last week, high on him. I know they had high Creighton guard Marcus Foster was expectations for him. There’s going to named the Big East player of the week be opportunity there for him, which for the second time this season. The

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senior averaged 26 points, seven rebounds, and 2.5 assists for the week, which included winning 68-63 at St. John’s and taking down Georgetown 85-77 on Saturday night before 18,500 in the annual Pink Out Game to raise money and awareness to fight cancer. Creighton (17-5, 7-3 Big East) heads to Philadelphia on Thursday to meet top-ranked Villanova (20-1, 7-1 Big East). The Jays have won there only once since joining the league.

Omaha Mavericks

UNO had only one game last week, falling on the road 73-58 at North Dakota State. Senior Dan Norl lead the Mavs (7-16, 2-5 Summit League) with 13 points. KJ Robinson added 12 and Zach Jackson had 10. The team

can expect a boost with the return to action of junior Mitch Hahn who had nine points and a team best seven rebounds. Omaha was to return to action on Tuesday night, opening the second half of league play with a game at South Dakota State., It’s the club’s only game of the week. The Jackrabbits are 18-6 on the year and 6-1 in Summit League play. They take a 16-game home winning streak into the contest.

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Nectar of the Gods

Cough Suppressant

According to the Mayo Clinic, a study conducted with children 2-years-old and up showed honey was effective at improving sleep and suppressing nighttime coughs. This explains why honey is common in over-the-counter Honey has been around and harvested cough medications. Although, the since the Stone Age and has long been Clinic notes that you should never give honey to a child under the age of known to have miraculous healing properties that were being used by the 1-years-old due to the risk of infant botulism. Chinese, Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. One sometimes wonders why it takes us so long to come around. Anti-Viral Findings have shown that honey Here are just some of the ways that inhibits the growth of rubella and honey is being found to be helpful in other viruses. healing what ails us.

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Anti-Microbial

Honey, according to the National Institutes for Health, has properties that inhibit around 60-species of bacteria, including Staph and MRSA.

Lowering Cholesterol

A daily dose of natural honey has been attributed to lowering overall cholesterol.

There are many other benefits that are linked to honey, but letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say that including a little honey in your life can A 2006 article published in Medical go a long way. Until next week, Stay Mycology noted that honey is significantly beneficial in fighting many Healthy Omaha! Candida species.

Anti-Fungal

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Omaha Singer Songwriter Jocelyn Signs with BMG Music

“I’m excited. So excited to get started on my career,” Jocelyn exclaimed. Some might think she already was well on the way. Just 20 years old, Jocelyn has been featured on Undercover Boss with Darius Rucker, then opened for him at Stir Concert Cove. She has been a featured performer at the legendary Whiskey A-Go-Go on L.A.’s Sunset Strip, played L.A.’s Genghis Cohen, and performed at Acoustic Long Island at Deepwells Mansion in New York, as well as The Bluebird Café, Nashville’s famous songwriter venue. She’s also been nominated five times for the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards. “It seems like it’s been pretty slow,” she stated. Jocelyn has been playing music only for about six years, four years professionally. It started after the found Ed Sheeran doing a livestream on YouTube. “Wow, who is this guy?” she recalled thinking. “I want to do what he’s doing.” She has yet met Sheeran or seen one of his shows, but it seems a career in music was the right move. “I love being able to touch people’s hearts or make them think or feel something they haven’t felt before,” Jocelyn said. “My favorite thing is songwriting.” Growing up the Omaha singer-songwriter known simply as To date she has written 50 songs, inJocelyn didn’t have a lot of role models. cluding some she doesn’t play in public. Biracial young women were not often “Usually, I’ll have a story to tell,” she seen in the media. But she soon will be. said. “It goes either way . . . it just depends how I’m feeling.” Just this month the Millard South graduate signed with BMG, the GerJocelyn said with all the great songs man-based music company that will that are in circulation, for her a song give her international distribution. has to be: “Something that I feel and

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that the audience can feel as well.” In other words, it has to be real. “Of course it does or I can’t play it,” she emphasized. “When it comes to performing you have to be able to deliver the message.” Now, she’s a BMG recording artist which will provide her major assist in getting out those messages. The contract signing was not something she expected. “Looking back on where I was a year ago . . . I didn’t think it would happen in one year,” Jocelyn stated. She is in the process of writing an album that BMG will help her release

on an international level. “They have some wonderful people there that believe in my vision with me,” she said. “I couldn’t be happier about that.” Good folks on the team locally, as well, including her manager, Jeff McClain. When asked to recall the evening of her signing, she at first laughs, then looks back to a first meeting last summer with the company’s head of publishing in Los Angeles. She sang seven songs and answered questions to a group of about a dozen. That soon led to an audience with the company president and the beginning of contract talks.

Kaylyn Sahs A deal was signed in early January. “Now I’m a BMG artist,” she said. McClain is only part of her support group. “I definitely have a really great team,” she said. “We just have a very big family.

“I get to work. My music is my work,” she said. In addition, Jocelyn now has a band and tour plans can be expected to develop. That will allow her to reach her vision – a role model for the young ladies like her who can’t always see someone who looks like them, although her music’s appeal and her vision goes well beyond that group. “Everyone has been wonderful to me. Just treating me with so much love and “My vision is to get my music out in the compassion.” world,” Jocelyn said. “My vision is to let the world know what I am. Share the While the experiences with Darius love, really.” Rucker are among the career highlights to date, it just keeps getting For more information: better now that music is her job and https://www.midlandsmusicgroup. she has a contract. com/blog

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Curly Martin and Friends: No Place Like Home

Wali Ali on guitar. The family includes Martin’s Grammy award-winning son, musician and producer Terrace Martin. These are some of Omaha’s best native-born players. They have spent their lives playing with some of the nation’s best, and rightly can make that claim for their own work. Terrace Martin, also known for his work with Kendrick Lamar, is just coming off the road from touring with Herbie Hancock. These are some of the state’s music legends - some of our real treasures. Other players include the members of Martin’s trio – Ben Merllis and For one night they are back together Keven Lloyd – plus Cynthia Taylor will for the Holland Center’s 1200 Club contribute vocals. on Friday night in a show presented by Omaha Performing Arts in Essentially this will be five individual collaboration with Hi-Fi House. acts sharing the stage for 90 minutes. You can expect an Omaha music Curly Martin, the world-class drummer history lesson. and Omaha native will be joined by friends and family. The roots of some “I got all the cats coming in. We all of America’s greatest music. While grew up together,” Martin stated. “It’s their work can roughly be filed as jazz, going to be a great show.” that’s only a label of convenience. Martin, a world-class drummer for Martin’s friends include guitarist those who don’t know, does know a Calvin Keys, saxophonist Hank Redd great show when he sees or hears one. – who worked with Stevie Wonder He also knows playing music at this for years - Stemsy Hunter on sax, and

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level takes work. “They’ll be in here Wednesday . . . we’ll get together a couple times,” he promised. “You gotta rehearse,” Martin emphasized. “Our rehearsals will probably run a minimum of four hours.” Keep in mind, these guys are worldclass players who already have the charts. “If you’re going to be a musician, you have to practice every day,” Martin emphasized. “You’ve got to listen to everything . . . You gotta rehearse.” There may be one genre he finds more essential than others. “You’ve got to be able to play the blues,” Martin said. “If you can’t play the blues, you’ve got problems.” These “cats” started making their marks back in the 1950s and early 1960s. While their work continues, they are living history. “People need to know about the history of Omaha,” Martin said. “They just don’t get it. They don’t know it. . . This is just a taste of it.” Much of that local music history is

based around 24th and Lake Streets in African-American clubs that focused on jazz. “There was more history than anyone can imagine,” Martin recalled, pointing to clubs like the Showcase and Off Beat Supper Club. Those venues had jazz out front and floor shows in back. “At one time you had four jazz clubs just in North Omaha,” Martin said. Then there was the New York-style Red Lion at 38th and Farnam. “It was killer,” Martin remembered. “After 1970, all of us had left town,” he said. “Some when to New York, some went to California.” The greatness of the players cannot be overstated. “The musicianship was Class A . . . it’s not like that anymore,” he lamented. The city needs more venues and some younger players to take over the roles of the veterans. “We all had great mentors,” Martin said. “North Omaha was the music school.”

When asked if Friday’s show is a homecoming, Martin stated: “You could call it that.” He also said it wouldn’t be happening without the support of Kate Dussault at the Hi-Fi House, which has become a go-to venue for elite musical gatherings and listening parties as artists debut their new work. The city needs more players, more venues, and better pay for the musicians. “You need to be able to make a living playing music in Omaha,” Martin said. “That’s what I did growing up.” There is only one such venue now that caters to jazz, he stated, but more are expected as the city continues to grow. Martin also stressed, he’s not a jazz snob and he wants to, in general, see more music in all genres. “I want everybody to play. I just want them to step their game up.” On Friday people will hear 90 minutes of music – straight through - and the players are looking forward to the

show. “It’s been years since we’ve all gotten together on one stage,” Martin said, telling fans to expect: “A kick-ass concert. These cats are coming to play.” For more on Friday’s featured artists, check out these videos: Curly Martin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ f2USlFwkK8 Calvin Keys https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=SripAHJoB8Q Stemsy Hunter https://www.youtube.com watch?v=yjgCBmsa_Ho Hank Redd https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=2l905hDxsFw&t=3s

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Claiming EITC or ACTC? Your Refund May Be Delayed The Internal Revenue Service and its partners across the country remind taxpayers about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on EITC Awareness Day. For twelve years this awareness campaign has alerted millions of lowand moderate-income workers who may be missing out on this significant tax credit. Millions of taxpayers who earned $53,930 or less during 2017 may qualify for EITC for the first time, making awareness critical.

Workers, self-employed individuals and farmers who earned $53,930 or less last year could receive larger refunds if they qualify for the EITC. Eligible families with three or more qualifying children could get a maximum credit of up to $6,318.

or children, if they qualify to receive the EITC and estimates the amount of the credit they may get. If an individual doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t qualify for the EITC, the Assistant explains why. The worker can print a summary of the results and keep the summary with his or her tax records.

For those without a qualifying child, they could get up to $510. Unlike most deductions and credits, the EITC is refundable. This means those eligible may get a refund from the IRS even if they owe no tax. In 2017, almost 27 million taxpayers received over $65 billion in EITC. The average amount of EITC received was $2,445.

The IRS wants taxpayers to be sure they have valid Social Security numbers for themselves, their spouse, if filing a joint return, and for each qualifying child. They must have these SSNs before they file their return and before the due date of the return, including extensions. For most people, the due date of the return is April 17, The IRS recommends that all workers 2018. Most taxpayers can extend the who earned $54,000 or less learn due date for their 2017 tax return to about EITC eligibility and use the EITC Oct. 15, 2018. There are special rules Assistant to find out if they qualify. The for those in the military or for those tool, available in English and Spanish, out of the country. helps users determine their filing status, if they have a qualifying child How to Claim the EITC To get the EITC, workers must file a tax return and claim the credit. Free tax preparation help is available online and through volunteer organizations. Those eligible for the EITC have these options: Free File on IRS.gov. Free brandname tax software is available that leads taxpayers through a question and answer format to help prepare the tax return and claim credits and deductions if they are eligible. Free File also provides online versions of IRS paper forms, an option called Free File Fillable Forms, best suited for taxpayers comfortable preparing their own returns.

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Free tax preparation sites. EITCeligible workers can seek free tax preparation at thousands of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites. To locate the nearest site, use the search tool on IRS.gov or the IRS2go smartphone application. Be sure to bring along all required documents and information.

Refunds

By law, the IRS cannot issue refunds before mid-February for tax returns that claim the EITC or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). The IRS must hold the entire refund â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even the portion not associated with EITC or ACTC. This change helps ensure taxpayers receive the refund they deserve and gives the agency more time to detect and prevent errors and fraud. The IRS expects the earliest EITC/ ACTC related refunds to be in taxpayer bank accounts or debit cards starting Feb. 27, 2018, if they chose direct deposit and there are no issues with the tax return.

Avoid Errors: Get It Right

Taxpayers are responsible for the accuracy of their tax return even if someone else prepares it for them. The EITC rules are complicated and the IRS urges taxpayers to seek help to make sure they are eligible by visiting a free tax return preparation site, using Free File software, or from a paid tax professional. Be sure to choose a tax

preparer wisely. Errors can have a lasting impact on future eligibility to claim EITC and leave taxpayers with a penalty. Taxpayers should be sure to reply promptly to any letter from the IRS requesting additional information about EITC. If taxpayers need assistance or have questions, call the number on the IRS letter.

penalty. Taxpayers who had an EITC claim reduced or denied for any reason other than a mathematical or clerical error must file Form 8862, Information to Claim Earned Income Credit after Disallowance, to claim the credit.

IRS.gov is a valuable first stop to help taxpayers get it right this filing season. Information on other tax credits are Beware of Scams also available such as the Child Tax Beware of scams that claim to increase Credit. the EITC refund. Scams that create fictitious qualifying children or inflate income levels to get the maximum EITC could leave taxpayers with a

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BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN 4322 Leavenworth St. M-F 4P-6P $2.25 Domestic Bottles $3.00 Well Drinks BUSHWOOD LOUNGE 711 N 14th St. $1 Off Everything 3p-7p REverse Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 8p-2a CADDYSHACK 2076 N 117th Ave & 7007 S 181st St M-F 2P-6P $1 Off Beer, Wine & Wells TUES- HAPPY HOUR All Day DANNY’S BAR & GRILL 2007 N 72nd St. M-F 3P - 6P $3.00 16 oz. Tall Boys & 1/2 Price Appetizers Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials CHARLESTON’S 13851 FNB Pkwy & 7540 Dodge St. M-F 3P-6P 1/2 price apps, $5 Wine and Margs, $1 off all drinks JAIPUR BREWING CO. 10922 Elm St., Omaha, NE 68144 THURS, FRI, SAT 4P - 6P $3.45 16oz Hand Crafted Beers, Jalapeno Ale, Wheat, IPA, Raspberry Wheat. $5.95 House Wines by the Glass. $23 Bottle House Wines. $4.95 House Liquors. $5.95 Cocktails. Happy Hour Appetizers and Breads from $1.25 – $4.75 JAZZ, A LOUISIANA KITCHEN 1421 Farnam St $2.99 - $10.99 select appetizers $1.50 domestic drinks; $2 well drinks; $3.75 rum drinks, margaritas

JULIO’S 123rd & Center M-F 3P – 6P & FRI & SAT AFTER 9M $1 off all Tap Beer, $3 House Margaritas, $5 Pitchers of Bud Light & Miller Light

PARLIAMENT OLD MARKET 1212 Harney St. MANIC MONDAYS with D.J. Travis $2 draws, $3.50 wells, $4.50 calls THURSDAY-LADIES NIGHT $2 Domestic Drafts

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

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

LEAVENWORTH BAR 4556 Leavenworth St. M-F 12P-7P LOOKOUT LOUNGE 320 S 72nd St. EVERY DAY 4-7, MIDNIGHT - 2 AM $2 PBR, $2.50 Domestic Bottles , $3 Wells, $3 Fireball MARYLEBONE TAVERN 3710 Leavenworth St. M-F 4:30-6:30P MEATLOAF MONDAY- 6-9P 50¢ Wings WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Prime Rib Special THURSDAY-New York Strip, Fajita, and Taco Night NOSH WINE LOUNGE 1006 Dodge St. Everyday 4P- 6P Reverse HH 10P -12A $3 domestic beers and wells, $2 off Glasses of Wine, $4 House Wine MALONEY’S IRISH PUB 1830 N 72nd St. M-F 3P-7P $1.00 off any beer

JERRY’S BAR 6301 Military Ave Happy Hour Prices ALL Day!

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

JERZES 501 Olson Dr, Papillion, NE 68046 Daily Specials!

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

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

THERAPY BAR & GRILL 5059 S 108th St Monday-Friday 3-6pm $.50 cents off Bottles, Drafts, & Wells THE SOCIABLE INN 4917 S 136TH ST M-F 2P-7P $2.50 Pints, $2.50 Domestic Bottles TIGER TOM’S 7103 Military Ave M-F 5P-7P $12 Domestic Buckets UNDERWOOD BAR 4918 Underwood Ave M-F 4:30-6P $2 Bud and Bud Light

PITCH PIZZERIA 5021 Underwood Ave./ 17808 Burke M-F 3P-6P $5 off any appetizer $5 off any pizza PLANK SEAFOOD & PROVISIONS 1205 Howard St. Monday-Saturday 3-6:30 pm & Sunday Noon-8 pm OMAHA TAP HOUSE 1401 Farnam St. & 579 N 155th Plz M-F 3P - 6P & ALL DAY SUNDAY $1 Off All TapBeers $4 Svedka, $4 Windsor, $4 Sauza Silver, $4 Cruzan Rum RAILCAR MODERN AMERICAN KITCHEN 1814 N 144th St. M-F 3:30-6:30P $4 Well Drinks $3 Off Signature Cocktails SCRIPTOWN 3922 Farnam M-F 4P - 6P $1 Off Beers & $1 Off Well Drinks THE DOWN UNDER 3530 Leavenworth St. MON-TUES 4P-7P WED-FRI 3P-7P SUNDAY-ALLDAY

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