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THE SHOPS AT COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE
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SEE WHAT’S NEW IN BENSON
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Mental Health Awareness Month By Focus Omaha
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Creighton Bluejays, Nebraska Huskers & Omaha Mavericks Baseball By Focus Omaha
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Financial Planning: Helping You See the Big Picture By Michael Herek Sponsored By Blue Capitol Wealth
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Thornetta Davis Brings Her Detroit Blues to the Hollard for 1200 Club By Andy Roberts
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HAPPY HOUR
We gathered up some of the BEST Happy Hour spots in and around the Omaha metro
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Friday, May 3rd | 9p Mike Loftus- Recent Paintings Star Deli, 6114 Military Ave, Omaha the opening reception for Mike Loftus from 7-10pm on May 3rd for BFF. His show will remain up through the end of the month. It’s always a pleasure showing Mike’s work! -------------------------------------------------------Friday, May 3rd | 9p Band Build 2019 Slowdown, 729 N 14th St, Omaha, 68102 Join us for a night of live music and a raffle that includes the chance to win two season passes to the Stir Cove Summer Concert Series! This year’s benefit concert will feature Sebastian Lane and Mesonjixx on Friday, May 3 at The Slowdown. Tickets are $10—get yours now at habitatomaha.org/bandbuild. Through the event hosted by Omaha Habitat Young Professionals, the group will raise funds to support construction of a new Habitat Omaha home. Special thanks to our presenting sponsors Buildertrend and NorthStar! Event Page or Tickets URL: http://www.habitatomaha.org/bandbuild -------------------------------------------------------Saturday, May 4th | 4:30-8p Champagne and Diamonds Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, www.themicahhouse.org Champagne and Diamonds is one of the best Kentucky Derby event in the area. You and your guests will be able to participate by placing race bets, providing nights of shelter, bidding in the silent and live auctions, and so much more. -------------------------------------------------------Through May 4 Human Condition, KANEKO, 1111 Jones St. Varied and complex, human experience encompasses a wide range of emotional, physical, environmental and situational circumstances. Amidst our exploration of existence, we come to find that these circumstances are crowded with variances––variances that exist between work and action, power and strength, property and wealth, humility and pride, and the earth and the world. By positioning ourselves between these variances, we are provided an identity that creates a tangible understanding of what it means to be human. Human Condition will provide audiences with a range of creative encounters that explore the physical and psychological
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experiences that we all face, as human beings. Captivating sculpture, emotive dance performances, lectures from renowned thought-leaders and hands-on educational experiences will encourage visitors to immerse themselves in the question of how we define what it means to be human. www.thekaneko.org -------------------------------------------------------Through May 5 Indecent by Paula Vogel Blue Barn Theatre, 1106 S 10th St Omaha Thurs-Fri: 7:30p/Sun (March 31 & April 14): 2pm/Sun (April 7): 6pm Admission: $35 Adults/$30 Seniors/$28 Military/Educators Phone: (402) 345-1576 Inspired by the true events surrounding the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s God of Vengeance—a play seen by some as a seminal work of Jewish culture, and by others as an act of traitorous libel. Tony Award-winning INDECENT charts the history of an incendiary drama and the path of the artists who risked their careers and lives to perform it. A glorious celebration of the power of theatre to harness the very best of the human spirit. -------------------------------------------------------Through May 5 ‘30 Americans’ Exhibition Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St Admission: $10 Adults/$5 College Students/ Free for Members & Youth ages 17 and younger Phone: (402) 342-3300 This exhibition brings together over 60 works by contemporary African American artists focusing on important issues of racial, gender, and sexual identity; ongoing narratives of racial inequality in the United States; poverty; racial stereotyping; and the power of protest. -------------------------------------------------------Friday, May 10 | 6p-11p Steve Pelish: An Exploratory Survey of Trans Erudite, Le Ventre: A Collaborative Space by The Dopest Art, 1226 S. 20th St. Hugo’s art Galleries will kick off the 2019 pop-up show season, May 10th. Steve Pelish is a student and conceptual artist operating out of Omaha, Nebraska. Pelish is currently working towards his BASA at University of Nebraska at Omaha with a focus in drawing. He won a gold medal for his portfolio at the Nebraska State Visual Arts Competition and won second place at the Bellevue University Senior Print Making competition in 2009. Pelish attended the Kent Bellows Studio
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Mentorship program in 2008 and 2009, displaying in the accompanying group shows in the same years. These formative times allowed for a great deal of experimentation and paved the way for the multitude of mediums employed to create his work. In 2017, Pelish began working with musicians to create logos and artworks for their album covers and posters. A donation of $5 is suggested -------------------------------------------------------Through June 15 Alison O’Daniel’s Heavy Air and Lui Shtini’s Tempos, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th St. Alison O’Daniel is a visual artist working across the mediums of film, performance, sculpture, and installation. Structured as a call-and-response between these mediums, she creates cinema, performances, sound-dampening textiles, sculptures and large-scale installations that intend to visualize what it means to not have complete access to sound. Through collaborations with
composers and musicians as well as the experiences of deaf and hard of hearing friends regarding sound, O’Daniel’s work aims at building a visual, aural, and haptic vocabulary as a means of storytelling. www.bemiscenter. org ------------------------------------------------------Through June 23 American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith Durham Museum, 801 S 10th St Omaha American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith, explores America’s bold experiment in a government “of, by, and for the people.” Featuring engaging multimedia experiences, immersive design, and artifacts from the Smithsonian and state historical organizations, it demonstrate that democracy relies on our active participation.
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Saturday, May 4th | 9a-12:30p Exploration Sticky, Wet, & Wild STEAM Camp, Gifford Farm Education Center, 700 Camp Gifford Rd., Bellevue, Ne 68005 Instill the love and adventure of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in our 1-day Exploration STEAM Camps! Each camp is a fun and unique experience that they will talk about long after the camp is over! Bring a shirt you don’t mind getting a little dirty because in this camp we are going to explore our senses with things that are wet, sticky, and gooey. Campers will participate in activities and crafts that include mud, water, paint, or other gooey substances. For kids aged 7 to 12 years. To register your camper go to: http://www.esu3.org/GF/DayCamps -------------------------------------------------------Saturday, May 4th | 10a-2p Space Day Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 West Park Hwy, Ashland In celebration of National Space Day the
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Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum will hold a space day that includes hands-on space activities, movies in the theater, planetarium shows, and a guest speaker in the theater. From the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, Dr. Jennifer Levasseur will join us at 10am for a moving presentation that is out of this world. Dr. Levasseur is the responsible curator for the Museum’s astronaut cameras, Skylab program, and astronaut personal equipment collections. Reservations are not required, this event is part of general admission. Admission revenue helps support the Museum’s mission. More information can be found at SACMuseum.org. -------------------------------------------------------Saturday, May 4th | 10a-3p Petting Zoo Open to the Public Scatter Joy Acres, 4966 Newport Ave. From the moment you arrive at our gate be open to being captivated and entertained. Our wide variety of friendly animals will capture hearts of both young and old. We
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offer wide open spaces, fresh air (as fresh as it gets on the ranch), recreation and plenty of relaxation. Bring your camera, a picnic and enjoy the peacefulness of our country setting. You will leave smiling! You will see bunnies, guinea pigs, chickens (Cochin, Bantam, and Frizzle), ducks, goats, sheep, pot belly pigs, donkeys, alpacas, horses, draft horses, miniature horses, camels, and cows, along with seasonal baby animals. We have many specialty (not often seen) animals such as call ducks, a Flemish giant rabbit, milk goats, cashmere goats, alpacas, and more. Admission $7.00 per person under 1 is free. -------------------------------------------------------Saturday, May 4th | 12p-4p Mayday! Mayday! 2019 Spring Save-A-Thon Towne & Country Humane Society, 14110 South 84 St., Papillion, NE 68046 Help Town and Country Humane Society save more animals than ever this year by joining us for our fund raiser. We will have food, raffle prizes, magician, kids’ games, silent auction, and discount microchipping. You will also
have an opportunity to meet and greet our rescue dogs. Town and Country is a no time limit shelter run by volunteers so all proceeds from this event will allow us to save more animals. Admission is free. -------------------------------------------------------Dinosaur UpROAR Through May 12th | 9a-5p Daily Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Don’t miss this life-sized adventure through the fauna and fearsome flora of Lauritzen Gardens that’s fun for the whole family. Dinosaur UpROAR offers a realistic glimpse into the prehistoric world, allowing visitors to experience what life was like millions of years ago when dinosaurs roamed the earth. The indoor exhibit will feature 20 life-sized installations positioned throughout the garden, where massive creations by Guy Darrough will appear right at home nestled among Family events continued onto the bottom half of page 7.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 Free Fundraiser Show for #KirstieKandi WUBBADUB WEDNESDAY NO COVER Cube Ultra Lounge, 9p THURSDAY, MAY 2 Music Bingo, 3rd Base Bar & Grill, 8p FRIDAY, MAY 3 Hi-Fi Hangover , Amerisports Bar, 8:30p SATURDAY, MAY 4 Wine Tasting, Squirrel Cage Jail, 2p -----------------------------------------------------Hi-Fi Hangover , Amerisports Bar, 8:30p -----------------------------------------------------Mr. Sinister, Whiskey Roadhouse, 9p -------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY, MAY 5 Sunday Funday, Rodeo Saloon, 12p
torship program in 2008 and 2009, displaying in the accompanying group shows in the same Family events continued from page 6. years. These formative times allowed for a great deal of experimentation and paved the plants that have survived through the ages way for the multitude of mediums employed and jungle-like landscapes. to create his work. In 2017, Pelish began working with musicians to create logos and The carefully crafted dinosaurs will range in artworks for their album covers and posters. size from a 14-inch Sordes to a massive 33-ft. A donation of $5 is suggested. Daspletosaur, and plant fossils of Nebraska and a collection of prehistoric plants will also Following the gallery showing, DJ Emmanuél be highlighted. With discovery stations and Inférni will take stage for the after party. This plenty of educational activities and special is a 21+, with a $3 cover. events scheduled throughout the exhibit, it Where: Le Ventre: A Collaborative Space by is bound to be a RAWR-ing good time in the The Dopest Art. 1226 S 20th St, Omaha, NE garden. When: May 10th, 6-11pm After party 11-2am Included with paid garden admission or membership ($10 adults, $5 children 6-12, free for children under 6). -------------------------------------------------------Steve Pelish: An Exploratory Survey of Trans Erudite Hugo’s Art Galleries’ first pop-up show of the season. Hugo’s art Galleries will kick off the 2019 pop-up show season, May 10th. Steve Pelish is a student and conceptual artist operating out of Omaha, Nebraska. Pelish is currently working towards his BASA at University of Nebraska at Omaha with a focus in drawing. He won a gold medal for his portfolio at the Nebraska State Visual Arts Competition and won second place at the Bellevue University Senior Print Making competition in 2009. Pelish attended the Kent Bellows Studio Men-
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WEDNESDAY MAY 1 Hippie Hour with Carrie Jean The Down Under Lounge, 3p --------------------------------------------Dr. Webb Music The Down Under Lounge, 4:20p --------------------------------------------Keystone Center Show and Shine Keystone Center, 5p --------------------------------------------Behind the Scenes Brewery Tour Kros Strain Brewing Co., 6p ----------------------------------------------Daddy Mac and the Flak Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Paranormal Pub Night Growler USA, 7p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr. Toad, 7p ----------------------------------------------Ladies Night, Rednecks! , 7p ----------------------------------------------Trivia, Stocks n Bonds, 7p ----------------------------------------------Acoustic Open Mic Night The New Frontier Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Bike Nights at Therapy Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Kevin Llyod The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Comedy Open Mic Barley Street Tavern, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke w/ DJ Mad Matz Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Monolord with The Well,Rifflord The Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------Aly Peelers Open Mic Night The Down Under Lounge, 8p --------------------------------------------The Tallest Man on Earth The Waiting Room, 8p --------------------------------------------Open Mic Night (Hosted by Stathi) The B. Bar, 9:30p --------------------------------------------Wednesday Night Karaoke Brokedown Palace, 10p
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THURSDAY MAY 2 Fish-Fry Day , The Verdict, 11a -----------------------------------------Gracie Curran and The High Falutin Band W\ Five Minute Drive Chrome Lounge, 5p --------------------------------------------Orphan Jon Live at B. Bar, 5:30p --------------------------------------------Live Music at The Jazz Omaha 2019 Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen, 6p --------------------------------------------Clean Shave Kickoff! Two Fine Irishmen, 6p --------------------------------------------Smooth Jazz with Chad Stoner Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p --------------------------------------------Tribute to Organist Jimmy Smith w. Mitch Towne, Rich Wheeler The Jewell, 6:30p --------------------------------------------Special Event - Nebraska Canine Commons, Slowdown, 7p --------------------------------------------Acoustic Open Mic Night The New Frontier Bar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Jeremiah Dane, Vino Mas, 7p ----------------------------------------------Corey Holcomb Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Trivia, The Sociable Inn, 7:30p ------------------------------------------ We Alien Tour:, Karma Nightclub, 8p --------------------------------------------Thursday Night Trivia Nifty Bar, 8p --------------------------------------------After Arizona, Foxfeather & The Wildlands, Reverb Lounge, 8p --------------------------------------------General Trivia, The Cove Lounge, 8p --------------------------------------------Radkey, The Waiting Room, 8p --------------------------------------------The Bedrock w/ Aage Birch Barley Street Tavern, 9p --------------------------------------------Ladies Night w/ Chad Lee Copacabana Cocktail Lounge, 9p --------------------------------------------Thirsty Thursday Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 9p
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Nick Rucker Harney Street Tavern, 9p --------------------------------------------KoZee Karaoke, KoZee Lounge. 9p --------------------------------------------Chris Shelton, Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Singer-Songwriter Night The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p
FRIDAY MAY 3 Fish-Fry Day The Verdict, 11a ----------------------------------------------BFF Artist Market & Summer Street Series Kick off!, Benson, 5p --------------------------------------------Chris Jones, The Cove Lounge, 5p --------------------------------------------Acoustic Happy Hour The Down Under Lounge, 5p --------------------------------------------Orphan Jon Live, The B. Bar, 5:30p --------------------------------------------Run for the Roses Music & Arts Street Festival, Brokedown Palace, 6p --------------------------------------------Swampboy Blues Trio Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen, 6p --------------------------------------------Kelley Hunt - Blues Singer & Band The Jewell, 6:30p --------------------------------------------Heartland Boogie Band Bogie’s West, 7p --------------------------------------------Ecstatic, Firewater Grille, 7p --------------------------------------------Typesetter, Lookout Lounge, 7p --------------------------------------------Skuddur Rock Therapy Session! Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Dave Attell Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p/9:30p --------------------------------------------Band Build 2019 Slowdown, 8p --------------------------------------------Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls and Shovels & Rope Sokol Auditorium, 8p ----------------------------------------------Feel Good Fridays Featuring Tyi Hakeem, The Omaha Lounge, 8:30p
Sebastian Lane’s Barley Street Blues Jam, Barley Street, 9p --------------------------------------------Rewind Chrome Lounge, 9p --------------------------------------------Live Music from Chris Shelton Copacabana Lounge, 9p --------------------------------------------Bike Night with Swampboy Blues BandDr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p --------------------------------------------Jocelyn, Growler USA, 9p --------------------------------------------Daniel & the Deliverance Harney Street Tavern, 9p --------------------------------------------Sweet Nothing Live Havana Garage, 9p --------------------------------------------The 402, Ozone Lounge, 9p --------------------------------------------Magick K Acoustic! Rathskeller Bier Haus, 9p --------------------------------------------Elevate Dance Party #34 w/ Mixdup Reverb Lounge, 9p ---------------------------------------------When Particles Collide/Robo Dojo/ Tame Suns The Down Under Lounge, 9p --------------------------------------------Nevermind The Ultimate Tribute to Nirvana The Waiting Room, 9p --------------------------------------------Personics Two Fine Irishmen, 9p --------------------------------------------Karaoke, Winchester Bar & Grill, 9p
SATURDAY MAY 4 Derby Day Havana Garage, 12p --------------------------------------------Kentucky Derby Watch Party Copacabana Cocktail Lounge, 2p --------------------------------------------Cinco de Mayo Block Party MULA, 4p --------------------------------------------Live Music Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen, 6p ---------------------------------------------
Steve Grismore and Featurd artists The Jewell, 6:30p --------------------------------------------Run for the Roses Street Festival 2019, The Brokedown Palace, 7p --------------------------------------------Dave Attell Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p/9:30p --------------------------------------------The Wizard of Oz Orpheum Theater, 7:30p --------------------------------------------Arson City w/ Cold Kingdom,DITD, & Ostia, The Waiting Room, 8p --------------------------------------------Karaoke & Music Smitty’s Garage, 8p --------------------------------------------Trivia & Karaoke Night Stumble Inn, 8p --------------------------------------------Skretta etc. Therapy Bar & Grill, 8p --------------------------------------------Devon Dupree Karma Nightclub, 8p --------------------------------------------Ro Hempel Band w/ Slow Stoics The Down Under Lounge, 8p --------------------------------------------Skretta etc Therapy Bar & Grill, 8p --------------------------------------------The Blackout Tour Wired Pub and Grill, 8p --------------------------------------------Minivan Halen w/ Sabbaths Disciples Slowdown, 8:30p --------------------------------------------TerryParkerQuartet The Omaha Lounge, 8:30p --------------------------------------------Daniel Allen, Bar 415, 9p --------------------------------------------Makeshift Rocks Chrome The Chrome Lounge, 9p --------------------------------------------24 Hour Cardlock Album Release! Barley Street Tavern, 9p --------------------------------------------Getchasum & Wasted Highway Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p --------------------------------------------Jocelyn, Growler USA, 9p --------------------------------------------Sailing in Soup Harney Street Tavern, 9p --------------------------------------------Josh Hoyer, Havana Garage, 9p --------------------------------------------Trivia Night, Julio’s, 9p --------------------------------------------The One Off: Data Pagan, DJ Hank, Duke Shin, Just Jace +more O’Leaver’s Pub, 9p --------------------------------------------The Confidentials Ozone Lounge, 9p ---------------------------------------------
Sweet Nothing Live Rathskeller Bier Haus, 9P --------------------------------------------Omaha Beat Brigade The B. Bar, 9p --------------------------------------------Pre-Cinco de Mayo Party w/ DJ Shif-D!, The Cove, 9p --------------------------------------------Karaoke, Winchester Bar & Grill, 9p --------------------------------------------Ro Hempel Band and Slow Stoics The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p --------------------------------------------Werewolf Jones & The Natural States, O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p
SUNDAY MAY 5 All you can eat breakfast American Legion Post #1, 9a --------------------------------------------In Cahoots Live Performance American Legion Post #1, 2p --------------------------------------------Nebraska Showdown Chrome Lounge, 2p --------------------------------------------Ray Bonneville Reverb Lounge, 5p --------------------------------------------Marinas Gaming Guild The Down Under Lounge, 5p --------------------------------------------Esentia Latina Band The Jewell, 5p --------------------------------------------Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience The Waiting Room Lounge, 5p --------------------------------------------OAYO Diamond Jubilee Holland Center, 7p --------------------------------------------The Native Howl w/ Rift, Bonghammer and The Scabby Ghouls Lookout Lounge, 7p --------------------------------------------Tapestries: Soul Mirror The Omaha Lunge, 7:30p --------------------------------------------JACK & JACK Alec Bailey, Spencer Sutherland Sokol Auditorium, 8p --------------------------------------------FREE Booze Bingo! The Down Under Lounge, 8p Down Under Sunday Night MONDAY MAYKaraoke 6 The Down Under Lounge, 10p John Wick Double Feature The Down Under Lounge, 3p --------------------------------------------Ozone Big Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ---------------------------------------------
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Singer/Songwriter Showcase The B Side of Benson Theatre --------------------------------------------Early Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 7p --------------------------------------------BINGO at Southwest Infusion Brewing Company, 7p --------------------------------------------Poker Night Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p --------------------------------------------Michelle Eva Bleu w/ B. Baldwin The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p --------------------------------------------Jeremy Enigk Ghosts Full Band Tour Slowdown, 8p --------------------------------------------Pub Quiz w/ Rob & Sara! The Sydney, 8p --------------------------------------------Star Wars Trivia Night The Waiting Room, 8p --------------------------------------------Open Mic, Barley Street Tavern, 9p --------------------------------------------DJ Howie’s Karaoke, Grant St. Bar, 9p --------------------------------------------Open Mic and Molly’s, Molly’s Pub, 9p --------------------------------------------Poker Night, Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p --------------------------------------------Brainiac Trivia , O’Leaver’s , 9p --------------------------------------------Open Jam With Jason Figueroa The Down Under, 9p --------------------------------------------Down Under Sunday Night Karaoke The Down Under, 10p
PINK: Beautiful Trauma World Tour CHI Health Center, 7:30p --------------------------------------------Mitch Towne Jazz Organ Trio Jambo Cat, 7:30p --------------------------------------------Hector Anchondo The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p --------------------------------------------Open Mic Jam Brokedown Palace, 8p --------------------------------------------Trivia, The Down Under, 8p --------------------------------------------Turbo Tuesdays w/ Vic Nasty Bar 415, 9p --------------------------------------------Karaoke, Forte Music Hall, 9p --------------------------------- Open Mic (standup) The Backline, 9p --------------------------------Goodbye Yellow Brixz Road Karaoke The Down Under Lounge, 10p
TUESDAY MAY 7 Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home Ice Cream Social American Legion Post #1, 2p --------------------------------------------Open Jam w/ Tony Romero Therapy Bar & Grill, 6p --------------------------------------------Scott Evans Ozone Lounge, 6:30p --------------------------------------------Knocked Loose The Waiting Room, 6:30p --------------------------------------------Round Rock Express at Omaha Storm Chasers Werner Park, 6:35p --------------------------------------------Open Jam hosted by Scott Moyer Barley Street Tavern, 7p --------------------------------------------Trivia, Goldeez, 7p --------------------------------------------David P. Murphy Growler USA, 7p ---------------------------------------------
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It seems we spend almost all our time talking about the people who perform music, but rarely do we get to place the Focus on the people who really make it happen and are the reason people take the stage.
Marie. Davis was engaged to Stephen Holt, with whom she shared an affinity for cats and their love of music.
the social scene, but faithfully and together they managed to attend 3-5 live music events every month.
It was the music that defined Davis’ life. When Holt discussed their favorite times together, music was always a part of the The fans. scene and a large part of many the defining moments they shared. Holt recalled a time Without fans to listen, read the lyrics, and in Chalco Hills at 3:00 in the morning as enjoy the sounds their work might forever one of the better memories. They strung up be silent and the musicians forgotten. a hammock, listened to music, and talked for hours. Holt spoke lovingly of the times Omaha lost an avid music fan this past week She is survived by her parents, Michelle they shared together, Kirsten was always in Kirsten Cierra Davis. Born on June 5, Zezulak and Robert Davis, and sister Kaylee careful to avoid the drama associated with
Most importantly when Holt was asked what others would have to say about her, he thoughtfully expressed, “Others would say she was the kindest person one could ever meet. She was always ready with a smile. She was a shoulder for others to lean on. It made her happy to bring happiness to others.�
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1996, she was a 2014 graduate of Gretna High School. Davis worked at Half Price Books for about a year and a half. At the beginning of March, Davis suffered a pulmonary embolism. A procedure called EKOS was performed at Bergan Mercy hospital. While she felt better for a short time, the symptoms began to worsen and while she was waiting for a pulmonary endarterectomy to be performed in San Diego, her heart gave out on April 22.
A life lesson for all of us. Your smile will be sorely missed.
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As avid ravers, Kirsten had made thousands of Kandi bracelets. To carry out her legacy and spread her love, the #KirstieKandi movement of sharing her Kandi beads has begun to touch people all over the world at shows and share the PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect) lifestyle with everyone her beads encounter. Please sign up to receive some beads via mail at bit.ly/ KirstieKandi.
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Getting to Know the Fathers of Grunge: Mudhoney By Jesse D. Stanek Grunge was born out of a disdain for the glossed-up and over-produced, Grunge is sludgy distortion, ear-bleeding feedback, a sonic trudge through knee-deep Puget Sound mud. At some point it also ironically became a style, a look and an attitude, Nirvana brought flannel and fuzz to the masses. Grunge, the way Northwest legends like Mudhoney make it, will always be flannel shirts with ripped jeans, black tar heroin on an overcast Tuesday, beat up Vans on concrete floors, punishing drums and fuzzed out guitars, lyrics screaming against the tyranny of the system, a tongue-in-cheek nod to the workaday, white-picket-fence dream and a great big piss into that mighty wind coming up off the docks. Like an under-dressed Phoenix, Mudhoney grew out of the ashes of the now-seminal Emerald City band Green River (Pearl Jam’s roots can be traced back to Green River as well). Now comprised of charismatic singer/ guitarist Mark Arm, lead guitarist Steve Turner, bassist Guy Maddison and drummer Dan Peters. Mudhoney was the flagship act for Seattle label and international tastemaker Sub Pop Records, at least until Nirvana came along and brought the nation’s eyes and ears along. Mudhoney was always music your Mother wouldn’t like. You’re not going to drop the needle on a Mudhoney record before sitting down to a nice dinner. Mudhoney’s music exists for the enlivening of the mundane, music for fixing cars and sweeping floors, a soundtrack for working the factory line and punching the timeclock, an ominous and foreboding energy to much of the band’s work. Mudhoney isn’t the calm before the storm, it’s the gray sky that sticks around for a month or two, it’s the constant wetness of your pant cuff, the mud clinging to your boots, it’s the kick in the throat to jumpstart your seasonally affected sluggishness. As Reagan was finishing up his second Presidential term and the nation was listening to Bush’s first promise of “no new taxes,” Mudhoney released the album that would define a musical movement, “Superfuzz Bigmuff.” “Touch Me I’m Sick” became a kind of twisted, cough syrupy anthem for the Northwest’s disaffected. Bands like Nirva-
na, Tad, Soundgarden, and The Screaming Trees took note of this feedback-drenched sludge, eventually creating a music scene preyed upon by hordes of hungry record executives, bands getting signed before even playing a show. Unheard of hype and pomp. Mudhoney was beyond all that. Excepting a brief foray, the band stayed with Sub Pop through the present, foregoing a major label cash windfall in favor of working with their friends and staying true to an ethos and scene. “Superfuzz” is jammed packed with classic Mudhoney, the sound of a dam about to burst, angst and the unbridled energy of a rainy lifetime bursting through the seams. Cuts like “In n’ Out of Grace” and “Sweet Young Thing Ain’t Sweet No More” serving as touchstones in the musical birth of both a local scene and an international movement. The Deluxe edition available for download includes a smattering of live cuts from the period, recorded relics showcasing a band unlike any other at that time and more than comfortable in it’s own skin. 1991’s “Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge” is more of the same, the pinnacle of early Mudhoney. “Bigmuff” with more money behind it, cleaned up a bit but not too much, The energy is still there, raw and unhinged in all the right ways, slowed and sludgy when it needs to be, 14 songs packed into 45 minutes, short and punchy, melodic and moody. Arm and crew have by no means been resting on their underground laurels for the past 25 plus years, the band has continued to evolve, shifting shapes and sounds subtly. You can hear a Mudhoney record you’re not familiar with and it will always sound like a Mudhoney record, irregardless of the band’s bent on that particular outing. As Grunge’s shooting star was slowly fizzing out, on the heels of friend and frequent tour-mate Kurt Cobain’s suicide, the band departed Washington and went south to Memphis. Somewhat sick of the “Seattle-Sound,” Mudhoney enlisted legendary producer Jim Dickinson (Big Star, The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, The Replacements) and released “Tomorrow Hit Today.” The record finds Mudhoney stretching their wings, throwing in organ and other Dickinson inspired nuances. On “Move With the Wind,” the band captures a
swampy-Southern thing that plays perfectly alongside it’s trademark Pacific Northwest sludge. The move proved brilliant, reinvigorating a band struggling with boredom and teetering on the edge of not mattering anymore. Mudhoney was back with a hunger and the chops to seek it out, the release would mark the band’s short-lived relationship with Reprise Records and their return back home to Sub-Pop. Last year’s excellent “Digital Garbage” is everything you want from an aging band: all the elements you love still fully intact with new touches and obvious growth. “Paranoid Core” finds the band musing on the current political climate, still able to make a point that should be obvious. The band has grown up, the recordings are cleaner and the playing is deliberate and on point. But you wouldn’t want to clean up Mudhoney too much and Mark Arm is certainly well aware of this. You can dress up a dumpster-scrounging possum to look like a banker at church, but there’s no reason and it’s pointless. Much like the previous sentence. “Kill Yourself Live” has a great Iggy and the Stooges madcap vibe going and the rest of the record follows suit, this band knows who they are and just dares you to say something about it. Mud in your eye Kid, this is us, naked and delinquent, all fuzzed out and frizzed up. Take ‘em or leave ‘em, Mudhoney is still Mudhoney and flannel still works great for layering. Records to Stream/Download: Mudhoney: “Superfuzz Bigmuff (Deluxe Edition)” Mudhoney: “Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge” Mudhoney: “Tomorrow Hit Today” Mudhoney: “Digital Garbage” Focus On The Stream/Getting to Know is a weekly column by contributing writer Jesse Stanek. Each week the column will introduce (or in the case of many artists reintroduce) the reader to a different band or artist and tell you why they’re worth checking out. The column will recommend albums by the artist/band to stream or download.
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Mental Health Month By Focus Omaha
Monday, May 6th | 8a - 3p Bridging the Mental Health Gap: Awareness and Disparities Thompson Alumni Center At UNO 6705 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68182
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Greater Omaha Chapter will host a Mental Health Summit on May 6, 2019. One of the most important issues in our country is the growing concern and lack of understanding surrounding mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness month. Implementing this summit in May will educate the community and bring awareness as it relates to racial disparities in depression or anxiety, as well as the relationship between mental health, mental illnesses and chronic physical disorders. The summit will also stimulate thought and engage the audience in processes that affect behaviors which lead to mental health struggles. The purpose of Mental Health Summit, 2019 is to bridge the mental health gap between awareness and disparity by providing educational sessions that impact adolescence, adults, families, professionals and the community at large. The training sessions are strategically planned with hopes of minimizing stigmatization and increasing community consciousness associated with the African-American mental health paradigm. Existing community mental health treatment programs will also be addressed. We are partnering with the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Psychology Department, The Lozier Foundation and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), College of Nursing in hosting the mental health summit.
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others.” This campaign directly benefits MHA so we can continue to fulfill our mission – to address the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall health of all Americans.
Visit online at www.screening. mentalhealthamerica.net and find tools that can help you. Navigate your unique journey from screening to supports. Explore supports that work BEST for you. -Take the next step towards personalizing your recovery. -Keep up with the latest additions and updates with DIY Tools, Resources, Online Support, & Treatment. Treatment & Resources -What are Psychiatric Advance Directives & the types of therapy. +Anger +Changing Thoughts +Confidence +Fear +Life & Trauma +Sadness +Sleep +Stress +The Brain Mental Health America (MHA) - founded in 1909 - is the nation’s leading communitybased nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness
Alexandria, VA –– Mental Health America (MHA) is excited to announce that it has partnered with MedCircle on its new KnowBrainer Campaign - an initiative where individuals watch a two-minute video about the brain and MedCircle donates to MHA. “MHA is happy to be a part of MedCircle’s innovative KnowBrainer campaign,” said Paul Gionfriddo, MHA president and CEO. “If we want to make progress on addressing mental illness before stage 4, we agree that it’s important for all of us to have a better understanding of the brain.” The campaign is designed to be straightforward, according to Doug Colbeth, CEO of MedCircle. Individuals simply click on the link and watch a two-minute video to learn about an important part of the brain. Viewers then select the charity they want to receive a donation from MedCircle. All donations (up to $5 Million) will be made by the sponsor. “MedCircle is extremely excited to partner with MHA on the KnowBrainer Campaign,” said Colbeth. “This campaign not only raises awareness of mental health conditions, but also provides knowledge about the brain in a fun and informative way. MedCircle believes a better educated population empower individuals to take more control over their mental health care and better support
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and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it; with recovery as the goal.
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Creighton Bluejays
Nebraska Huskers
Senior Jack Strunc hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning and six Creighton pitchers held Nebraska to four hits as the Bluejays picked up a 2-1 win over the Huskers on Tuesday night before 10,378 fans at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. The win gave Creighton the series win over the Huskers for the first time in consecutive seasons since 1992 and 1993.
Omaha baseball dropped a 9-2 result to Kansas State in the mid-week tilt Tuesday night at Werner Park. The Mavericks fell to 0-4 in mid-week games and 0-2 against Kansas State this season. Omaha was led by the trio of Thomas DeBonville, Max Gamm, Matt Bondarchuk, who each recorded a hit in order. On the mound, Jacob Alcorn slipped to 0-1 for Omaha.
Senior starter Denson Hull needed just 21 pitches to retire all seven men he faced and help the Bluejays off to a good start. The following evening CU picked up a road win at Kansas. Trailing 3-0 after one inning, a trio of solo home runs helped the Creighton Baseball team rally for a 6-5 win. It was Creighton’s fifth straight win and aided by two solo shots from junior Isaac Collins and the game-winning blast from junior Jake Holton. Ryan Windham nabbed the win (1-0), allowing one run on two hits in two-thirds of an inning.
Last year’s Nebraska high school player of the year, Dylan Phillips from Creighton Prep, led the Wildcats with three hits.
By Focus Omaha
The weekend Big East series with Xavier did not go as CU faithful hoped. Locked in a tight game into the late innings, the CU club saw its series opening battle with Xavier get away 8-1 on Friday night. Then poor field conditions postponed Saturday’s contest, turning the final two games of the series into a Sunday doubleheader that started before most folks were out of Mass.
By Focus Omaha
The Omaha baseball team extended its lead to six games in The Summit League standings with a 5-2 win over South Dakota State Friday afternoon at Seymour Smith Park. But the Mavs dropped the second game of the series, 3-0, to South Dakota State Saturday afternoon at Seymour Smith Park. Omaha had its chances as the club out-hit the Jackrabbits 5-4 and put 10 runners on base, but could not plate a run.
Fri, May 17 // 6:35 PM CT vs. Michigan Hawks Field at Haymarket Park Sat, May 18 // 2:05 PM CT vs. Michigan Hawks Field at Haymarket Park
A 13-inning series finale fell in favor of the Wed, May 22 - Sun, May 26 Jackrabbits on Sunday as they took at 6-5 Big Ten Tournament win over UNO. Omaha (25-13-1, 17-4 Summit League) remains four games ahead in first Omaha, Neb. (TD Ameritrade Park) place over the Jackrabbits (21-17, 13-8), who are now second with the series win. Omaha’s week opened with the Creighton doubleheader to be followed by a weekend series at North Dakota State.
In the seven-inning game played at 9 a.m., Denson Hull threw a three-hit shutout and NEBRASKA BASEBALL SCHEDULE Will Robertson had three run-scoring singles plus a diving catch that saved a pair of runs as Sat, May 4 // 2:00 PM CT at Northwestern Evanston, Ill. CU evened the series with a 5-0 win. Sun, May 5 // 1:00 PM CT The second game started at 12:10 and it was at Northwestern Evanston, Ill. the Musketeers who grabbed first place in Mon, May 6 // 3:30 PM CT the Big East with a 3-1 win. The X-Men were at Northwestern, Evanston, Ill. shut out for seven innings on the day before getting all the runs they’d need in the top of Fri, May 10 // 6:35 PM CT the sixth after a pair the bases were loaded vs. Arizona State and X used a Matt Warkentin single for two Hawks Field at Haymarket Park runs. Sat, May 11 // 2:05 PM CT vs. Arizona State CU (25-10, 6-3 Big East) had a day-night Hawks Field at Haymarket Park doubleheader with UNO set for Tuesday before a weekend series with Georgetown in Sun, May 12 // 1:05 PM CT Bethesda, Maryland. vs. Arizona State Hawks Field at Haymarket Park
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Omaha Mavericks By Focus Omaha
Omaha baseball dropped a 9-2 result to Kansas State in the mid-week tilt Tuesday night at Werner Park. The Mavericks fell to 0-4 in mid-week games and 0-2 against Kansas State this season. Omaha was led by the trio of Thomas DeBonville, Max Gamm, Matt Bondarchuk, who each recorded a hit in order. On the mound, Jacob Alcorn slipped to 0-1 for Omaha. Last year’s Nebraska high school player of the year, Dylan Phillips from Creighton Prep, led the Wildcats with three hits. The Omaha baseball team extended its lead to six games in The Summit League standings with a 5-2 win over South Dakota State Friday afternoon at Seymour Smith Park. But the Mavs dropped the second game of the
series, 3-0, to South Dakota State Saturday afternoon at Seymour Smith Park. Omaha had its chances as the club out-hit the Jackrabbits 5-4 and put 10 runners on base, but could not plate a run. A 13-inning series finale fell in favor of the Jackrabbits on Sunday as they took at 6-5 win over UNO. Omaha (25-13-1, 17-4 Summit League) remains four games ahead in first place over the Jackrabbits (21-17, 13-8), who are now second with the series win. Omaha’s week opened with the Creighton doubleheader to be followed by a weekend series at North Dakota State.
“We Are the Girls of Omaha”– Omaha Girls Rock Benefit is May 11 at O’Leaver’s By Andy Roberts There may not be a Dewey Finn involved, which is likely a good thing. But there is a place for girls in Omaha to learn about music and collaboration while putting their own band together.
as Madonna and Tina Turner. “We kind of wanted something we could invite our stakeholders to,” she said. The all-ages event is family friendly and set On May 11 at O’Leaver’s Omaha Girls Rock to run from 2-8 p.m. Felicia Webster, a local will stage an all-ages spring benefit concert, radio personality, spoken word artist, and “We’re the Girls of Omaha.” motivational speaker will host the event. Featured performers include Flora and Grace, Omaha Girls Rock is a nonprofit organization Virginia Kathryn, Cat Beret, Bathtub Maria, dedicated to supporting girls and femme Annie Dilocker, Enjoli & Timeless, and Jocelyn. youth while building community through the Sound will be engineered by Liz Webb. powerful tools of music and collaboration. Raffle tickets will be sold with prizes including The organization’s mission is to empower a flying V guitar hand-painted by Carrie Ann youth to find their unique voice through music Buchanan of Keep Calm Custom Guitars, education, performance, and creativity. They a one-year membership to the Union for also hope to “cultivate strong, contributing Contemporary Art and a collection of members of our community.” assorted magazines from Zinefest, a tattoo gift certificate from Liquid Courage, an Sarah Wengert, a member of the group’s Omaha Girls Rock merch package, and more. recently formed advocacy committee, said this is a new type of fundraiser for Omaha Wengert emphasized the point of “We’re Girls Rock. In the past they have focused on the Girls of Omaha” is to raise awareness fall galas that used local female artists to form and funds and there is talk of additional cover bands for tributes to female artists such fundraisers. The organization has two
camps during the summer for different age groups followed by a showcase a music club. The girls come to camp and are formed into bands depending on their existing skills. Among other challenges the girls write a song and get ready to perform it. “Flora and Grace have actually gone through the camp,” Wengert said. “What’s really exciting is the program’s coming full circle in that we have some actual camp attendees performing at the event.” With people “super excited” to contribute to the event, Wengert is looking forward to this first fundraiser of its kind, and it may only be the first. “I wouldn’t say this would be our last,” she said. For more information visit: www.OmahaGirlsRock.org www.facebook.com/omahagirlsrock www.instagram.com/omahagirlsrock/
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Thornetta Davis Brings Her Detroit Blues to the Holland for 1200 Club By Andy Roberts
The city of Detroit has too many musical imports to list here, but one of the hottest and most current is coming to Omaha to play the 1200 Club at the Holland Center on May 10. Thornetta Davis is hailed as “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues” and has the voice, melodic command and smooth delivery to back it up. For more than three decades she has thrilled audiences around the world and brings a crack band of ace Detroit musicians to back up her case. She recently she appeared with Taylor Mac in his historic 24-hour performances of American popular music, in New York. Davis has made major television appearances including “Jimmie Kimmel Live” and has played with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band on “The View” and “The David Letterman Show”. Simply put, Davis is a Detroit institution and a cultural ambassador for the blues and the Motor City. If the earlier mentions were not enough, note that she has shared the stage with legendary blues and R&B greats including Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Etta James, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks, and Johnnie Johnson among others.
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Davis’s song “Cry” from her 1996 debut album Sunday Morning Music was featured in the legendary HBO series The Sopranos. She was the winner of six Outstanding Detroit Music Awards just last year. Writing in Soul Tracks about her 2017 album, Honest Woman, Howard Dukes said, “Davis often occupies that space where the sacred and the secular intersect, and she has the ability to make music that honors the divine without being overtly religious.” Jim Hynes in Elmore Magazine writing on the same album stated: “She is literally the composite of all the major styles of AfricanAmerican music sans jazz, and is a mash-up of some iconic female singers like Bessie Smith, Big Mama Thornton and Aretha.” Find out for yourself on May 10 at the 1200 Club in the Scott Recital Hall of the Holland Performing Arts Center. For more on upcoming Omaha Performing Arts Shows: info@omahaperformingarts.org For more on Thornetta Davis: www.Thornettadavis.com
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Financial Planning:
considered any recommendations, all decisions lie in your hands.
Why can’t I do it myself? You can, if you have enough time and knowledge, but developing a comprehensive financial plan may require expertise in By Michael Herek several areas. A financial professional can give you objective information and help you Do you picture yourself owning a new home, The financial planning process starting a business, or retiring comfortably? Creating and implementing a comprehensive weigh your alternatives, saving you time and ensuring that all angles of your financial These are a few of the financial goals that financial plan generally involves working picture are covered. may be important to you, and each comes with financial professionals to: with a price tag attached. - Develop a clear picture of your current Staying on track financial situation by reviewing your income, The financial planning process doesn’t end That’s where financial planning comes in. assets, and liabilities, and evaluating your inonce your initial plan has been created. Your Financial planning is a process that can surance coverage, your investment portfolio, plan should generally be reviewed at least help you target your goals by evaluating your tax exposure, and your estate plan once a year to make sure that it’s up-to-date. your whole financial picture, then outlining - Establish and prioritize financial goals and It’s also possible that you’ll need to modify strategies that are tailored to your individual time frames for achieving these goals your plan due to changes in your personal needs and available resources. - Implement strategies that address your circumstances or the economy. Here are current financial weaknesses and build on some of the events that might trigger a your financial strengths review of your financial plan: Why is financial planning important? - Choose specific products and services A comprehensive financial plan serves as a that are tailored to help meet your financial framework for organizing the pieces of your objectives* financial picture. With a financial plan in - Monitor your plan, making adjustments as place, you’ll be better able to focus on your your goals, time frames, or circumstances goals and understand what it will take to change reach them. Some members of the team The financial planning process can involve a number of professionals.
Helping You See the Big Picture
Financial planners typically play a central role in the process, focusing on your overall financial plan, and often coordinating the activities of other professionals who have expertise in specific areas. Accountants or tax attorneys provide advice on federal and state tax issues.
One of the main benefits of having a financial plan is that it can help you balance competing financial priorities. A financial plan will clearly show you how your financial goals are related--for example, how saving for your children’s college education might impact your ability to save for retirement. Then you can use the information you’ve gleaned to decide how to prioritize your goals, implement specific strategies, and choose suitable products or services. Best of all, you’ll know that your financial life is headed in the right direction.
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Estate planning attorneys help you plan your estate and give advice on transferring and managing your assets before and after your death. Insurance professionals evaluate insurance needs and recommend appropriate products and strategies. Investment advisors provide advice about investment options and asset allocation, and can help you plan a strategy to manage your investment portfolio. The most important member of the team, however, is you. Your needs and objectives drive the team, and once you’ve carefully
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. Your goals or time horizons change . You experience a life-changing event such as marriage, the birth of a child, health problems, or a job loss . You have a specific or immediate financial planning need (e.g., drafting a will, managing a distribution from a retirement account, paying long-term care expenses) . Your income or expenses substantially increase or decrease . Your portfolio hasn’t performed as expected . You’re affected by changes to the economy or tax laws COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT FINANCIAL PLANNING What if I’m too busy? Don’t wait until you’re in the midst of a financial crisis before beginning the planning process. The sooner you start, the more options you may have. continued on page 25
Is the financial planning process complicated? Each financial plan is tailored to the needs of the individual, so how complicated the process will be depends on your individual circumstances. But no matter what type of help you need, a financial professional will work hard to make the process as easy as possible, and will gladly answer all of your questions. What if my spouse and I disagree? A financial professional is trained to listen to your concerns, identify any underlying issues, and help you find common ground. Can I still control my own finances? Financial planning professionals make recommendations, not decisions. You retain control over your finances. Recommendations will be based on your needs, values, goals, and time frames. You decide which recommendations to follow, then work with a financial professional to implement them.
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