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How Geopolitical Tensions May Impact Oil Prices and the Economy By Michael Herek Sponsored By Blue Capitol Wealth

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Call for Applications: Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization, Local Food Initiatives in the Heartland By Toni Ptacek, Solar Heat and Electric

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Dana Wright, Dana Dentata By Tatiana Ballinger

National Association of Realtors® Applauds Long-Awaited FHA Condo Rule By Eric Cano

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We gathered up some of the BEST Happy Hour spots in and around the Omaha metro!

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 7p - 9p Art on the Rocks: Explore Figure Painting with Stephen Kavanaugh The B Side of Benson Theatre 6058 Maple Street Omaha Join us for Art on the Rocks, a monthly workshop hosted by local artists that explores the creative process!

to the Omaha arts scene or an old pro, everyone is welcome to join and encounter local artists and their work firsthand. www.amplifyarts.org ----------------------------------------------------FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 7p Plays Out Loud! ‘Simply Heavenly’ The Union for Contemporary Art 2423 North 24th Street Omaha Learn the proportions of the human body Plays Out Loud! is the Union for Contemand drawing techniques using technical porary Art’s Performing Arts Collective and organic drawing techniques, while readers theatre series that gives directors, drawing from a live, nude model! All ability actors, and audiences an opportunity to levels are welcome! Drawing materials experience live theater focusing solely on will be provided and bringing your own the words. All performances are done with supplies is encouraged. Full bar and drink script in hand followed by a Q&A session specials available. Ages 18+ with the director and cast. $7 at door // $5 pre-sale // includes instruction and drawing materials ----------------------------------------------------THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 6p-7:30p Thinking Critically About Sound Art, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S 12th Street Omaha What is sound art? In this lecture, Geeta Dayal will present the fascinating and interwoven histories of sound art and 20th-century experimental music and discuss the nature of sound.

Speaking Sound Public Program Series What is sound art? In this lecture, Geeta Dayal will present the fascinating and interwoven histories of sound art and 20th-century experimental music and discuss the nature of sound––its transitory, elusive, and mysterious qualities, and why it holds so much power. Free and open to all.

Access details can be found at bemiscenter. org/access.

----------------------------------------------------FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 7p - 8:30p Benson Arts Tour Petshop Gallery 2725 North 62nd Street Omaha Patron Members of Amplify Arts and BFF are invited to join us for a guided tour through the streets, alleys, and arts venues of Benson. Please contact for more information at info@amplifyarts.org with any questions about a Patron Membership and this event!

Amplify Arts’ Patron Membership connects audiences to artists by making space to build and cultivate meaningful and lasting personal relationships. Patron Members receive invitations to monthly events - opportunities to meet innovative local artists of all disciplines and attend exclusive readings, performances, artist talks, tours, studio crawls, and behind-thescenes experiences. Whether you’re new

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Simply Heavenly is a musical comedy with book and lyrics by Langston Hughes and music by David Martin, based on Hughes’ novel Simple Takes A Wife and other Simple stories. The setting is Paddy’s Bar, a refuge where the hard working or out of work regulars all have a good enough reason to sing the blues. saturday, August 24, 10a-2p Arts Block Party Cass Street / 72nd & 69th Omaha THREE GREAT ORGANIZATIONS - - ONE GREAT CORNER OF OMAHA, NE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS/ PERFORMANCES • Omaha ACADEMY OF BALLET 1pm La Esmerelda Preview Performance [Omaha Academy of Ballet] • Omaha COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE HAWKS MAINSTAGE 10:30a Fall Showcase Preview [Omaha Community Playhouse] 11:15a Frontier Strings [Omaha Conservatory of Music] 12p La Esmerelda Preview Performance [Omaha Academy of Ballet] • Omaha Conservatory of Music Simon Concert Hall 10:15a La Esmerelda Preview Performance [Omaha Academy of Ballet] 11am Artist-Faculty Quartet [Omaha Conservatory of Music] 11:45am Fall Showcase Preview [Omaha Community Playhouse] 12:30pm Frontier Strings [Omaha Conservatory of Music] 1pm Omaha Academy Choir [Omaha Conservatory of Music] ACTIVITIES, CRAFTS + MORE! Omaha Academy of Ballet, 319 N 72 10a–2p Bounce House, DIY Streamer and Crown, Snow Cones, Tours 11a Ballet Demo Class (ages 3-5) 12:30p Ballet Demo Class (ages 6-9)

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Omaha Community Playhouse Hawks Mainstage, 6915 Cass St. 10 AM–2 PM Carnival Games, Food Trucks, Meet & Greet with Teaching Artists, Tours Omaha Conservatory of Music 7023 Cass St. 10a–2p Food Trucks, Instrument Petting Zoo, Musical Activity Booths 10, 11a 12 & 1p Growing Roots Class Demos 10:30, 11:30a, 12:30 & 1:30p Keyboard Explorers Class Demos ----------------------------------------------------BFF’s Youth Engagement team in collaboration with Ted & Wally’s Ice Cream - present: 2019 Youth Public Art Project BFF invites all Omaha-area high school Juniors and Seniors to apply for a chance to install one of two public art pieces ​on the west side of Ted & Wally’s in Benson!

space - Winners will be announced on or before September 9th, 2019 - Chosen artists will work directly with BFF Youth Engagement team to install pieces - Public art grand reveal and reception scheduled for October 4th, 2019 - Chosen artists will receive an artist stipend of $100 after the completion of the project - Installed pieces will be publicly displayed on the west-side of Ted & Wally’s in Benson for one (1) calendar year Requirements: - Must be an enrolled Omaha-area High School Junior or Senior - Must submit (up to) two designs before September 3rd - Chosen artists must be available to install public art pieces before October 4th

Specifics: - Open call for original design submissions APPLY ONLINE AT http://www.bffomaha.org/public-art.html August 2nd - September 3rd, 2019 - Designs should be scaled to fit a 30” x 82” -----------------------------------------------------

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 6p Opera Outdoors 2019 Midtown Crossing at Turner Park Opera Omaha kicks off its 2019-2020 season with the seventh annual Opera Outdoors, a fun, family-friendly and FREE opera concert in Midtown Crossing’s Turner Park. featuring a sampling opera’s greatest hits and previews of Opera Omaha’s upcoming season. The concert is open to the public; no tickets are necessary, and this year’s event will be hosted in English and Spanish for the second year.

FREE pre-show activities start at 6pm and include: KID’s ZONE Costume Station Face Painting Balloon Animals Arts & Crafts and more ABOUT THE CONCERT Performances by Opera Omaha’s Holland Community Opera Fellows, Gwenna Fairchild-Taylor, Jared Hiscock, Kate Pomrenke and Kaitlin Zardetto, as well as special guests Tenor Peter Drackley, Soprano Alexandra LoBianco, Bass Hidenori Inoue and the Opera Omaha Chorus. Additionally, Opera Omaha’s community partners Gotta Be Me, and the Nelson Mandela Elementary Meerkat Melodies Choir will perform.

cover band LUCKY SE7EN at the last stop in CB following the poker run! - OPEN TO ALL - T-shirts and koozies will be available for sale prior to and during the event (Details coming soon) Registration: 8am to 12pm @ Loess Hills HD - Pacific Junction, IA (A pancake breakfast will be served 8am to 10am) Stop 1: The Back Forty - Macedonia, IA Stop 2: The Station - Hancock, IA Stop 3: The Twisted Tail - Logan, IA Stop 4: Silos - Treynor, IA Final Stop: The 100 Block (100 West Broadway) - Council Bluffs, IA - NO COVER CHARGE for the street dance / Open to ALL! - Free Will donation buckets will be set out around the event - The 100 & 200 blocks will be shut down @ 2pm to accomodate setup and early bike parking.

- LIVE Music: 7pm to 10pm Shirts can be ordered using this link: https://markburbridgepokerrun2019. itemorder.com/sale #BurbridgeWillRideOn #CouncilBluffs #LiveMusic #PokerRun ------------------------------------------------------Conducted by Opera Omaha’s Head of SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 8a Music, Sean Kelly 27th Annual Dundee Day! Directed by John de los Santos Underwood Avenue, Omaha The Dundee Merchants Association and If you are interested in volunteering, Dundee Memorial Park Neighborhood are please email Rebecca Ihnen at rihnen@ proud to host the 2019 Dundee Day street operaomaha.org.

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Deputy Burbridge Charity Poker Families and friends from all over the Metro Run & Street Dance, Council Bluffs area come together each year to celebrate Annual Charity Poker Run to celebrate summer in historic Dundee during this free the life of Pottawattamie County Deputy street festival which features the 5K Dundee Mark Burbridge, who was shot and killed Dash, pancake breakfast, a free yoga class, in the line of duty, May 1st 2017, in Council the parade along Underwood Avenue, street Bluffs, IA. Olympics, tai chi class, and a kids’ village featuring games and a bounce house. Shop All proceeds for the Burbridge Poker Run for unique and handmade items at vendor go to the Shop With A Sheriff program, booths, savor local food offerings, and enjoy a program that helps to provide for less the sounds of the Omaha Street Percussion fortunate families during the holidays, and throughout the afternoon. a program that Mark loved and supported The beer garden kicks off at 4 p.m. and annually! continues throughout the evening with a free concert featuring local bands Glen - Food, Drinks, Silent auction, Raffles, & Hollow, Prairie Gators, Ninja Phunk, Rhythm Street Dance with LIVE music by rock Collective, and Hector Anchondo! Relax,

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unwind, and try your skills with an array of yard games available for play.

Visit the Dundee Day website for the full schedule of events, vendor and sponsorship information. https://www.dundeeday.org ------------------------------------------------------SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 5:30p-9p Metro Area Youth Foundation Presents Summer Bash for Childhood Cancer 12520 Westport Pkwy, La Vista On August 24, the Metro Area Youth Foundation Inc. (www.SummerBashforCCC. org) will hold their 13th annual Summer Bash for Childhood Cancer. Please attend an evening of dessert, live and silent auctions, music, and delicious food to support families with children affected by cancer. The event will take place at Embassy Suites LaVista from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Summer Bash is sponsored by the Omaha Metro Area and Southwest Iowa Optimist Clubs.

Tickets are $25–$125.

This year’s Summer Bash Ambassador is Brady, a 7th grader at Wilson Middle School. He was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor when he was nine months old and has been in and out of chemotherapy ever since. The rare type of tumor that Brady suffers from has resulted in total vision loss in his left eye and significant loss in his right.

in the Omaha area. In 2019, MAYF hopes to achieve even greater success with the help of organizations in the community.

Metro Area Youth Foundation is an allvolunteer organization dedicated to allow families to focus on the children, not the money they owe. For more information, visit www.SummerBashforCCC.org or contact (402) 734-0270.

------------------------------------------------------MONDAY, AUGUST 19 4th Annual Beer Amnesty Week Aug 19 - Aug 25 Brickway Brewery & Distillery For the week beginning August 19th, bring in your old and tired beer for a fresh 6-pack of our beer, no questions asked. The spirit of Beer Amnesty week is to celebrate fresh beer. Then we take your old beer and do fun and sometimes dumb things with it.

We will post videos of these shenanigans daily. Also, join us on Thursday, 8/22 for the Beer Amnesty Celebration Event. We will have Reverse Beer Jenga, Aleius Slushies, fun beer specials and tasty food to go along with it. Note: There is a $1 exchange fee (laws) and one per customer per day.

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The 2019 Honorary Chairs are Dawn and Sid Dinsdale. They have personally been very active in the Omaha area for many years serving on boards and supporting nonprofit efforts.

All the money raised at the event will benefit kids with cancer and their families, the Pediatric Oncology Units at the Nebraska Medical Center and Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, and Camp Quality Heartland and Camp CoHoLo, two area camps for kids affected by cancer. In the first 12 years, the Summer Bash for Childhood Cancer raised over a half a million dollars for individuals and families fighting cancer

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21

PetRock, The Waiting Room, 7p Roger Jaeger, The Well, 7p

Aaron Bressman Acoustic Wednesdays Jams Legacy, 5:30p

Mikey Dean LIVE Acoustic Brick Street Tavern, 8p

Euro Moto Omaha - August Reverb Lounge, 5:30p

Ladies Night, Copacabana Lounge, 8p

Open Acoustic Jam, Vino Mas, 6p

First And Last And Always Lookout Lounge, 8p

Omaha Taproom Bingo!

Zipline Brewing Co., 6p Heartland Boogie Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p

Izabel Crane with Matt Whipkey Reverb Lounge, 8p Highly Suspect w/ Slothrust Sokol Auditorium, 8p

Cadillac Jack Band American Dream/ Hangout, 7p

Trivia, The Cove Lounge and Grille, 8p

Wheelin’ & Dealin, Millard Days, 7p

R&B Thursday featuring Sherri MC The Omaha Lounge, 8:30p

Ladies Night, Rednecks, 7p Skretta Etc Rocks Therapy Bike Night Therapy Bar, 7p John Crist Up Close Comedy Tour Funny Bone Omaha, 7:30p Reverend Horton Heat with The Delta Bombers & Lincoln Durham, The Waiting Room, 7:30p

Jared William Gottberg Harney Street Tavern, 9p Chris Shelton, Dubliner Pub, 9:30p Big Hearts Big Sound The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p

FRIDAY AUGUST 23

Road RAGE kickoff w/ Jay Influential, finch Indulge: Friday Nights and Yadda Man, Lookout Lounge, 8p Champagne Bar, 5p Comedy OPEN MIC, Barley Street, 9p Jared William Gottberg The Cove Lounge and Grille, 5p

THURSDAY AUGUST 22

Summer Series ft. Chris Jones Travel Design Lounge, 5p

The Hug & Unplug Acoustic Happy Hour Jam,, The Down Under Lounge, 4p

Lauren Anderson, The B. Bar, 5:30p

Jeremiah Johnson Band Chrome Lounge, 5:30p

Spike Nelson and The Nelson Brothers Blues, Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen, 6p

Throttle Thursday, Dillon Brothers, 6p

Ska-B-Q 3 with Buck O Nine Lookout Lounge, 6p

Nate Bray Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen, 6p

Opera Outdoors 2019 Midtown Crossing at Turner Park, 6p

The Great American Tour The Barley Street Tavern, 6p

Radio Pilot, Surfside Club, 6p

Joey Gulizia, The Dam Bar, 6p

Fridays are Bomb Night!

The New Frontier Bar, 6p

Grace’s Duo Ozone Lounge, 6:30p

Zipline Poetry & Prose Pairings Zipline Brewing Co, 6p

Teacherz Petz Band Brick Street Tavern, 7p Keenan’s Birthday Punk Show Dr Jack’s Drinkery, 7p

27th Annual Dundee Day! Underwood Avenue, 8a

Lemon Fresh Day plays Millard Days, 7p

Omaha Farmers Market - Old Market, 8a

Rockbrook Village Friday Night Concert Series w/ Joey Gulizia & the G Notes Rockrook Village, 7p

JDRF One Walk, TD Ameritrade Park, 8A

The 402, The Cottonwood Cove, 7p

Sweet Cases Poker Run Defiance Harley-Davidson, 10a

The 9s “Business Suit” Release Party The Jewell, 7p Simplicated Debut, Therapy Bar, 7p 2019 Trailer Nasty Tour Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p Nivrana & No Shelter Chrome Lounge, 8:30p Feel Good Fridays w/ Tyi Hakeem The Omaha Lounge, 8:30p The Unexpected Rap Battle League Presents: #SummerHeatWave2 Aug 23 - Aug 24 · Wired Pub Nick Lynch LIVE, Beer Can Alley, 9p Jaguar James EP Release Harney Street Tavern, 9p

Midwest Pirate Fest -The Grapes of Wrath, Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch, 11a Malcolm X Sol Food + Music Fest Malcolm X SolFood, 1p Mudzilla Run Mud Run 2019 Mt Crescent Ski, 1p Blackstone District Walking Food Tour Omaha Culinary Tours, 2p Playing With Fire Midtown Crossing at Turner Park, 3:30p Steve Lovett Blues Band Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen, 6p Skuddur, Surfside Club, 6p Aüdiömind, The Cottonwood Cove, 6p Dueling Pianos, Annie’s Irish Pub, 7p

The Fishheads, Ozone Lounge, 9p

Lemon Fresh Day Stinson Park in Aksarben Village, 7p

Clarence Tilton - New Album Release Show w/ Minne Lusa, Reverb Lounge, 9p

Hi Fi Hangover at Millard Days, 7p

Josh Powell, Skyybox, 9p

Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal OMAHA The Jewell, 7p

The Hanyaks w/ Punch Clock Martyrs and Virginia Kathryn The Down Under Lounge, 9p

Hawaiian Saturdays Therapy Bar and Grill, 7p

PetRock, The Waiting Room, 9p

Fr!day ‘Young Ugly 2’ Live With Dex Arbor The Waiting Room, 7p

Cameron & Mike From Flannigan’s Right Hook, Dubliner Pub, 9:30p

Krashkarma, Wired Pub, 7p

2019 Trailer Nasty Tour Omaha Funny Bone, 9:45p

Thick Paint-Media Jeweler(LA)-Picky Bunches(LA)-La Musa Confusa OutrSpaces, 8p

DJ Sam EC Parliament Pub Downtown, 10p

DJ Lucas Krance Taxi Driver, Bogie’s Bar & Grill West, 6:30p Parliament Pub West, 10p

Bike Night with 4 On the Floor Dr Jack’s Drinkery, 7p

Squeeze Play American Legion Post #1, 7p

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Mav Motorshow 2019, Baxter Arena, 9a

Friday Night Karaoke Moe and Curly’s, 9p

Edem Soul Music Performance The Capitol District, 6;30p

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Crab Vs Kobra, The Sydney, 10p

Emilly Ward, The Shineys and Bathtub Maria The Barley Street Tavern, 8p Poison Overdose AND Motley Crucial The Cottonwood Cove, 8p

Freddy & John The New Frontier Bar, 8:30p Goodbye Jason Steady with M34N Str33t & Haunted Gauntlet, brothers lounge, 9p Maiden Voyage With Special Guest Turned 2 Dust, Chrome Lounge, 9p Julio’s Trivia Night- Husker Football Edition, Julio’s, 9p Caught Looking, Ozone Lounge, 9p DESI DISCO, Rehab Loung, 9p DJ Sweetlife, The Cove Lounge, 9p Blue Moon Ghetto, Two Fine Irishmen, 9p Cameron & Mike From Flannigan’s Right Hook, Dubliner Pub, 9:30p Sharkweek & Crabrangucci, Bar 415, 10p

MONDAY AUGUST 26 Marina’s Gaming Guild The Down Under Lounge, 5p Free Pool Billiards, Big John’s, 6p Women Who Inspire, Jams Legacy, 6p Wildlife Trivia Night and Fundraiser Farnam House Brewing Company, 6:30p Ozone Big Band: Subby Anzaldo Ozone Lounge, 7p Monday Night Poker, Therapy Bar, 7p Nicole Dollanganger The Waiting Room,7p

DJ Lucas Krance Parliament Pub Downtown, 10p

Monday Night Karaoke : Gonzo Moe & Curly’s, 8p

DJ Shif-D, Parliament Pub West, 10p

Service Industry NIGHT Addy’s Maple, 9p

One Flew West ~ Tame Suns ~ Light Speed Highway, O’Leaver’s, 10p Jerry Pranksters, Down UnderLounge,10p

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TUESDAY AUGUST 27 The 145, Lombardo’s, 6p Fall Bags League!, 1912 Bar, 6:30p

Omaha Farmers Market Aksarben Village, 9a

Kali Indiana, Ozone Lounge, 6:30p

Midwest Pirate Fest The Grapes ofWrath, Joe “Mr. D” Dombrowski Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch, 11a Funny Bone Omaha, 7p World Fest Omaha Children’s Museum, 11a 2019 NICU Reunion and Book Drive Methodist Women’s Hospital, 1:30p Sunday Sessions at The B. Bar feat. The David Diaz Project, The B. Bar, 2p Nebraska Showdown LIVE! The Cottonwood Cove, 2p 4 On The Floor, Dog House Saloon, 4p

Open Jam, Barley Street Tavern, 7p Acoustic Open Mic Night The New Frontier Bar, 7p Open Mic & Jam, Therapy Bar, 7p Acoustic Open Mic Apollon Art Space, 7:30p Tuesday Blues w/Héctor Anchondo The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p

The Kerwin’s, Lombardo’s Bistro, 4:30p

Wingtips w/ Glow in the Dark & Plack Blagu , Reverb Lounge, 8p

Live Music Featuring Andrew Bailie J.Gilbert’s Wood, 5p

Spencer’s Trivia Dojo The Down Under Lounge, 8p

JFO Backyard Concert Series: Lazerwolfe JCC Omaha, 5p

Blackalicious - Nia 20th Anniversary Tour The Waiting Room, 8p

Fishheads Live, Surfside, 5p

Open Mic (Standup) The Backline, 9p

Marina’s Gaming Guild The Down Under Lounge, 5p Feature VIII: Paul Giamatti in Conversation with Alexander Payne Holland Performing Arts Center, 7p

Tuesday Night Karaoke : Deontae Moe and Curly’s, 9p Industry Night Parliament Pub West, 9p

Dylan’s Duets- A Karaoke Experience Frank Caliendo, Funny Bone Omaha, 7:30p The Down Under Lounge, 10p Matt Braunger, O’Leaver’s, 8p Karaoke Contest, Moe and Curly’s, 9p

Summer Vibes: DJ Devon Dupree Parliament Pub West, 10p

DU Sunday-Night Karaoke The Down Under Lounge,10p Omaha Farmers Market - Old Market, 8a

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd is a name that has become synonymous with the Blues. He didn’t get there, however, without covering a lot of ground. Starting off at 7 when he taught himself how to play electric guitar and he was only 16 when he burst onto the national scene with his platinum 1995 debut album Ledbetter Heights; which is a neighborhood near where Shepherd is from and was renamed in the 90’s after blues legend Huddie “Lead Belly” Leadbetter.

Shepherd told Focus about the inspiration behind naming his first album, “He (Lead Belly) spent a lot of time in my hometown.

We celebrate the history of him and his connection. I’m very proud of where I come from. It seemed like the appropriate way to celebrate.”

and growth as an artist is clear in the mix of blues, rock, and R&B which is reflected in the album.

During his travels, he’s managed to sell millions of albums worldwide and received five GRAMMY® nominations, two Billboard Music Awards, and a pair of Orville H. Gibson Awards. He’s also been honored with the Blues Foundation’s Keeping the Blues Alive award and with two Blues Music Awards. Along the way, he’s scored seven #1 blues albums and a string of #1 mainstream rock singles.

His travels also included a 2013 project, with classic-rock legends Stephen Stills and Barry Goldberg.

In his new album The Traveler, Shepherd shows how he has managed to build an incredibly accomplished resume that reflects his lifelong love for the blues. His maturity

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They formed the blues-rock super group The Rides, releasing the album Can’t Get Enough in 2013 and the follow-up Pierced Arrow three years later. They toured widely to support both releases while rising to the challenge of balancing the band with their individual careers. Shepherd talked about playing with Stills and Goldwater, “It’s great. Stephen is just an amazing talent and they’re great guys. They’re from a generation of one of the greatest music eras of all time. I try to soak up all I can.”

Shepherd says about The Traveler, “I like albums to have their own identity, and I don’t want to be one of those artists where you know what it’s going to sound like before you even hear it,” Shepherd notes. “I want the new material to be original and give the listener something different. A lot of these songs represent stories I’ve picked up on the road and the experiences we’ve had along the way.”

“We’re all fellow travelers in this thing called life,” asserts Shepherd. “We’ve been around the world many times over, and it’s the music and the fans that have taken us there. We’ve been able to do things and see things and go places that were just a dream at one point, and it’s all because of the music and the people who support it.”

Shepherd expressed his long-standing affection for the Omaha music scene but also stressed his ongoing effort to continually reach new eyes and ears. After all, it’s the albums which allow them to have material to play live where Shepherd excels.

“The main thing is to catch the essence of the live shows,” Shepherd says of his recording philosophy. “We’re a live band, and when people listen to our records, I want them to hear what we sound like when we continued on page 14

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play live. As far as my playing goes, I’m still refining my approach, and learning that it’s not about showing off or how flashy you can play. It’s about serving the song and playing what’s right emotionally. I want to move people in the depths of their souls, and to stir my own spirit. The only way I know how to do that is to get everyone recording together in the same room, and everyone’s making eye contact. That’s how spontaneous moments happen.”

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band performs with Buddy Guy at Ralston Arena August 28th at 7:30 pm.

DOORS 6:00 PM PRICES $45.50, $59, $74, $99, $129 Dinner Package: $16 TICKET INFO Conert tickets start at $45.50 Pre-Concert Dinner Package is $16

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National Association of Realtors®

Applauds Long-Awaited FHA Condo Rule The National Association of Realtors® today commended the Department of Housing and Urban Development for finalizing new Federal Housing Administration condominium loan policies. The changes, many of which NAR has championed for over a decade, should yield thousands of new homeownership opportunities and help alleviate affordability restraints impacting markets across the country.

“We are thrilled that Secretary Carson has taken this much-needed step to put the American Dream within reach for thousands of additional families,” said NAR President John Smaby, a second-generation Realtor® and broker at Edina Realty in Edina, Minnesota. “It goes without saying that condominiums are often the most

affordable option for first-time homebuyers, small families and those in urban areas. This ruling, which culminates years of collaboration between HUD and NAR, will help reverse recent declines in condo sales and ensure the FHA is fulfilling its primary mission to the American people.”

“NAR is also grateful to Representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer and Emanuel Cleaver, along with Senators Bob Menendez and Tim Scott, who served as the initial sponsors of Congressional legislation that got this process moving toward the resolution we have reached today,” Smaby continued.

During NAR’s most recent existing-home sales report, June condominium and co-op sales were recorded at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 580,000 units. The figure represents a decline of 3.3% from May and a 6.5% drop from the same time last Specifically, the new guidance extends year. With more than 8.7 million condo units certifications from two years to three, allows nationwide, only 17,792 FHA condo loans for single-unit mortgage approvals, provides have been originated in the past year. more flexibility with owner/occupancy ratios, and increases the allowable number NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun recentof FHA loans in a single project. The rule will ly noted that even though median prices go into effect in mid-October – 60 days from for existing condos have risen slightly, their publication. HUD believes the changes will relative affordability means extend critical benefits to aspiring homecondominiums remain a natural answer to owners and confirm the agency is properly inventory shortages holding back home sales serving the public. growth. “Condos are typically more affordable than a detached single-family home, but only a small fraction of condos are FHA-certified,” he said last month. continued on page 17

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In conversations with HUD since 2008, NAR has advocated for changes to FHA’s condo policies that include allowing owner- occupancy level determination on a case-by-case basis, granting up to 45% commercial space without documentation and including a five-year approval period for project certification.

“We anticipate that the updated regulations will be more flexible, less prescriptive and more reflective of the current market than existing provisions,” Montgomery told the group of over 100 Realtors® in Washington, D.C. earlier this year.

The FHA issued proposed changes to its condo rules in 2016 to lift several restrictions within the sector, but the proposed rules were never finalized.

During NAR’s annual legislative conference this May, FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery noted the agency was closing in on finalizing new condo policies that, by lifting restrictions and streamlining processes, had the potential to significantly boost America’s condo sector.

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus As promised, over the next few weeks we’re Add all ingredients into food processor and going to be presenting some healthy local puree. recipe alternatives for you to make and take to your next football tailgate party!

For a nice healthy twist try dipping veggies instead of using chips.

Here’s a Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe from local restaurateur Jay Muller at Star Deli.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

2 cans Chickpeas 1 clove of garlic (roasted) 1 dash of Cumin 1 dash of salt 1 Tablespoon of Tahini ½ Roasted Red Pepper Pinch of Cayenne 1 Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ Teaspoon of Lemon Juice

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

An Evening with SAS & Kait Berreckman The Zoo Bar, 9p

Brunch on the Square August 25th Tavern on the Square, 12p

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

Jason Mayer in the Renaissance Room Miller Time Pub, 7p

Nebraska Wesleyan Theatre presents Musical: Footloose, McDonald Theatre, 7:30p PumpBoys and Dinettes The TADA Theatre

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

Sword of Trust The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts, 5p 2019 Telegraph District Summer Concert Series, Telegraph District Patio, 6p August Alsina, The Bourbon Theatre, 7p Steve Castillo, The Comedy Loft, 7:30p Austin Barrett, Crescent Moon, 8p Zarkilor EP Release Show, Duffy’s, 8p Madhouse Neon Nights! Every Friday Madhouse Experience, 8p Open Mic Night at Screamers, 8p Josh Hoyer, The Garage, 8p Ward Davis, The Royal Grve, 8p MOSYNTH, Cappy’s Hotspot Bar, 8p Dadrock at Rosie’s Sports Bar & Grill, 9p

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 Mud Run 2019 Lancaster Event Center, 7:30a

Lincoln Walk to Defeat ALS Auld Pavilion At Antelope Park, 9a Blues Project Saturday, The Zoo Bar, 7p Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. Pinnacle Bank, 7p Starbound & Mr. Sinister, Cappy’s Hotspot Bar & Grill, 8p Jupiter’s Circus, The Bourbon Theatre, 7p Doodly Squat at Luckies Lounge, 8p Ryan Human Live at Storm Cellar, 8p The Prince Project, The Royal Grove, 9p

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Sparky’s Bike Show Gray’s Keg Saloo n, 11a

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

Black Flag at The Royal Grove, 8p

------------------------------------------FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 4p to 9p & Saturday Aug 24 @ 11a-9p My Big Fat Greek Festival 950 N 63rd St, Lincoln $2.00 admission or bring a non-perishable food item for the Lincoln Food Bank or a Free Admission coupon.

Tickets are required for all food & beverage items. 1 Ticket = $1.00.

Gyro - 8 tickets Greek chicken meal - 8 tickets Souvlaki - 5 tickets Spanakopita - 4 tickets Dolmades - 4 tickets Tiropita - 4 tickets Greek salad - 4 tickets Greek potatoes - 4 tickets Greek green beans - 3 tickets Pita bread - 1 ticket At the Taverna, you can purchase assorted pop, bottled water, American beer, Greek beer, wine & Ouzo. We will also have Greek coffee and Baklava sundaes available. And don’t forget to stop at the Bakery.

------------------------------------------FRIDAY, AUGUST 23- AUGUST 25 PULSE MUSIC FESTIVAL Speedway Village 345 Speedway Cir, Lincoln

Pulse Music Festival is a three day, two night music festival hosted in Lincoln, NE on August 23rd - 25th of 2019. In its first year run, it’s bringing acts together you wouldn’t even imagine! Bass House, Dubstep, Riddim, Trap, Drum & Bass, and much more are being brought together for a weekend of massive club ridden entertainment! Feel the earth quake under your feet to your headliners: Hambooger, St!ll Tr!ll, and BurnaDub with their direct support: Don Bassic, Hyddin, and a special guest! On each day worlds will be collided into one! This event is 18+ and tickets are on sale now!!

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Nebraska Starts the Week in Full Pads

By Focus Omaha

The Nebraska football team practiced for just over two hours Monday morning inside the Hawks Championship Center and outside on the Ed and Joyanne Gass practice fields.

Following practice, defensive coordinator Erik Chinander spoke to the media about how the defense began the week of practice.

“I know Coach Frost maybe said the offense didn’t come out as much as he wanted to, but we came out on defense,” Chinander said.

“We made a few mental errors when we got tired. He (Frost) gave us a lot of tempo periods today. I thought the energy was really good. There hasn’t been one day where I have been disappointed with the energy of the team. We still got things to work on.

We’re not there, but the energy has been really good.”

but it’s really good to see it in practice. I am glad we are doing one on ones and two on twos and good versus good for the majority of camp.”

With the first game less than two weeks away, Chinander talked about some of the tough decisions he and the coaching staff will need to make regarding the depth chart.

“I think there’s some hard things going on yet,” Chinander said. “The defensive backs, there’s five or six guys that can be starters, and we’ve got to find a way to figure out who is going to walk out there for the first snap.

That d-line is pretty deep. What do you do with JoJo (Domann)? Is he ready? The inside linebackers we got three guys, but those are good problems.

“I think what you guys are going to see and what everyone is going to see is a lot of guys Chinander continued by sharing his thoughts rotating in, and I think we need that. Whethon the situational scrimmage the team held er you are a starter or not, I would love to last Friday. have 22 starters and roll that thing through and keep everyone fresh as many reps as we “I thought we were really good with the play on defense. There is definitely going to ones and twos units,” he said. “You know the be some decisions on who is out there for the threes kind of had that half of football at the first snap.” end. We have some work to do to develop those young guys. The ones and twos made The Huskers will continue fall camp on Tuessome good plays and some dumb plays in day in preparation for the first game against situations. For instance, we picked off a ball South Alabama on August 31. to end the game and instead of just getting Photo: Huskers.com down with it, we tried to run it back for a touchdown. Those guys just have to learn those things. It’s really important that Coach (Frost) puts us in those situations, so we can have it happen on August 18 instead of September 30.”

Chinander was then asked about what he has seen from matchups between the offensive and defensive lines.

“It’s really good that in this camp, Coach Frost has gone a lot of ones versus ones,” Chinander said. “He wants a physical practice, so our best guys get their best guys every day. That’s making us better, and that is making them better. Anytime our d-linemen get to go up against (Matt) Farniok or Brandon (Jaimes) and some of those guys, it is really good for us. Those receivers are causing us some fits out on the perimeter,

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How Geopolitical Tensions May Impact Oil Prices and the Economy

By Michael Herek Conflict in the Persian Gulf has spurred modest oil price volatility in recent weeks, but prices didn’t spike to high levels seen during some past conflicts. That’s partly because rising U.S. oil production has shaken up the global oil market since 2010.

Crude oil prices still react to geopolitical events and other unplanned supply disruptions. However, global oil supplies exceeded demand by 0.9 million barrels per day in the first half of 2019, creating an oil glut that is helping to hold down prices. The International Energy Agency predicts that global demand for oil will rise at a slower pace than previously expected during the second half of 2019 while noting deteriorating trade and manufacturing activity.1 Here’s an update on current events that are sparking oil price movements as well as some potential effects on the economy.

Oversupply story

Starting in the mid-2000s, the use of technologies including seismic imaging, hydraulic fracturing, and horizontal drilling have allowed U.S. producers to extract more oil from shale deposits that were once thought to be depleted.

As a result, domestic oil production has more than doubled since 2011, and producers are now pumping more than 12 million barrels a day. The United States has also become the world’s top oil-producing nation, responsible for 18% of the world’s total in 2018. Saudi Arabia and Russia follow behind other goods and services. And altogether, with 12% and 11%, respectively.6 consumer spending accounts for about two-thirds of U.S. gross domestic product OPEC — a union of 12 member countries that produce more than 40% of world crude (GDP).10 oil — still has the power to influence prices, For these reasons, high oil prices have long albeit to a lesser degree than it had in the been blamed for driving down GDP growth, past.7 In early 2017, OPEC, Russia, and and low prices have sometimes provided an some other major oil producers (dubbed OPEC+) formed a pact to collectively reduce economic boost. But this relationship has output. This agreement among nations with become more complicated in recent years, a majority of market share helped reverse a largely because the United States has expanded its presence in the global oil market. precarious multi-year slide in oil prices.8

control over its own economic destiny. For example, global oil prices might be influenced less by OPEC’s production decisions and more by how quickly U.S. producers can ramp up or down to meet ever-changing demand levels.

Now that the United States is less dependent on foreign oil, domestic fuel prices The British Royal Marines intercepted an might prove to be less sensitive to geopolitIranian oil tanker in the Mediterranean ical events than they were in the past. Even on July 4, and Iran retaliated by seizing a so, oil prices will likely continue to fluctuate British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of as events unfold, and a serious escalation in 2 Hormuz on July 19. The Strait of Hormuz is The domestic oil industry now employs more the conflict could cause a spike that might considered a “chokepoint” between the Per- More recently, existing OPEC-led crude oil have broader implications for the economy workers and is a larger contributor to the sian Gulf and global markets because about production cuts were extended for nine and investors.

U.S. economy. So when market conditions one-third of the world’s seaborne traded oil months (through March 2020), which put arise that are problematic for oil producers some upward pressure on prices.

Still, price 3 passes through the narrow waterway. increases are expected to be limited because — such as low oil prices — it can have a nega- 1, 12) International Energy Agency, July 12, 2019 2) The Wall Street Journal, July 14, 2019, and July tive impact on the nation’s GDP growth. the United States and other non-OPEC Six oil tankers and a U.S. spy drone have 19, 2019 3, 6-7, 11) U.S. Energy Information Administration, been attacked in or near the same area since nations have enough capacity to meet the Exports enter the equation 2019 May. Insurance rates for ships that navigate projected growth in demand.9 Domestic oil exports were prohibited by U.S. 4) CNBC.com, July 9, 2019 this high-risk area have increased tenfold Reuters, July 21, 2019 law until 2015, but overseas shipments have 5) since the conflict began, which adds to ship- Will oil spill over?

8-9) National Public Radio, July 1, 2019 been ramping up quickly.

U.S. crude exports Crude oil plays an important role in the 10) U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2019 ping costs and oil prices.4 set a record of 3.8 million barrels per day in manufacturing and worldwide distribution June 2019 and are projected to top 9.0 milof numerous products ranging from food Brent crude — the benchmark for global oil lion barrels per day by 2024. At this rate, the to electronics.

When rising fuel costs are prices — rose a modest 1% after Iran seized United States could surpass Russia and be passed on to consumers, it can drive up a British oil tanker on July 19. But that was right at the heels of Saudi Arabia, the world’s inflation and reduce the purchasing power after prices fell roughly 6% during the previous week in response to concerns about the of wages. Gasoline and heating oil (which are top oil exporter.11-12 derived from crude) are essential expenses strength of the global economy, along with Becoming a dominant oil producer and for many households, so when prices spike the return of U.S. oil production in the Gulf exporter could give the United States more there is less money available to spend on 5 of Mexico after a hurricane.

Risky business

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Call for Applications: Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization, Local Food Initiatives in the Heartland in support of the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an opportunity to apply for technical assistance for communities interested in revitalizing neighborhoods through development of local food systems. The assistance will be provided through the Local Foods, Local Places (LFLP) program.

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here in the Heartland to grow local food systems in support of public health, the environment, and the economy,” said EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Gulliford.

“Communities that partner with EPA under the Local Foods, Local Places program receive the technical assistance needed for healthier, locally produced food.”

Local Foods, Local Places supports projects that:

Create livable, walkable, economically vibrant main streets and mixed-use Since its launch in 2014, Local Foods, Local neighborhoods Places has selected 108 communities across the country to help develop Boost economic opportunities for local local food enterprises, such as farmers farmers and main street businesses markets, community gardens, and Improve access to healthy local food, cooperative grocery stores, that improve especially among disadvantaged environmental, economic and health populations outcomes.

“EPA Region 7 works with communities

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LFLP partner communities work with a team of agricultural, environmental, public health, and regional economic development experts to set goals and identify local assets that can support the local food economy. Communities also develop an action plan and identify potential resources from the participating federal agencies to support implementation.

Eligible applicants include local governments, Indian tribes, and nonprofit institutions and organizations proposing to work in a neighborhood, town or city of any size anywhere in the United States.

Communities with projects located in federal designated Opportunity Zones will receive special consideration.

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how Local Foods, Local Places assistance will leverage the Opportunity Zone designation to support implementation of the resulting action plan. The deadline for applications is Sept. 30, 2019.

Over the years, this program has been supported by several federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,

Northern Border Regional Commission, Appalachian Regional Commission, and Delta Regional Authority.

To apply for LFLP assistance, visit EPA’s website. To see a list and map of designated Opportunity Zones, visit the U.S. Department of the Treasury website.

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Dana Wright, Dana Dentata

By Tatiana Ballinger

Take yourself down the rabbit hole of an expressive individual. Dana Dentata is Canadian trap music said to be “stripper jams” in various interviews with the artist found in online publications. Former American Apparel model turned auto-tuned mumbler on reverse-sexism, more commonly referred to as feminism, with sprinkles of breathy electronic soul kin to the great Billie Ellish, slightly less modest, however. Like if Alanis went hip hop with her guitar in the day.

leased in 2017. Even before that were singles “Head,” and “UP & DOWN,” where you can hear the artist softly croon about unrequited love. This music is heavy on the stock bisexual brood of futuristic underbelly types.

There is nothing less of a funhouse aesthetic in music videos available on YouTube. This music can accompany a new Z necker, industrial underground warm-ups, and of course, pole dancing calisthenics.

An eight-track album was published last year under the guise of “DANAVI$ION.” The year before that, the “LET ME LIVE EP” was re-

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BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN 4322 Leavenworth St. M-F 4P-6P $2.25 Domestic Bottles $3.00 Well Drinks BROKEDOWN PALACE 8805 Maple St. Happy Hour 12P-6P $4 28 oz Domestic Frozen Mugs $5 28 oz Nebraska Brewing Cardinal Pale Ale Frozen Mug CADDYSHACK 2076 N 117th Ave & 7007 S 181st St M-F 2P-6P $1 Off Beer, Wine & Wells TUES- HAPPY HOUR All Day COHEN & KELLY’S LOUNGE 13075 W Center Rd M-F 4:30P - 6:30P Drink Specials DUBLINER PUB 1205 Harney St. Nightly Drink Specials & Happy Hour 1P - 7P Everyday !! $1.00 off Pints and Bottles GETAWAY LOUNGE 4745 S 96th St M-F 2P - 6P $2 Busch Lite Bottles $2.25 Busch Lite Tall Boys $3 Fireballs $3 Apple Pie Shots JERRY’S BAR 6301 Military Ave Happy Hour Prices ALL Day EVERYDAY! JULIO’S 123rd & Center M-F 3P – 6P & FRI & SAT AFTER 9M $1 off all Tap Beer, $3 House Margaritas, $8 Pitchers of Bud Light & Miller Light, $2 Tacos & $8 Nachos KOZEE LOUNGE 5813 N 60th St. Daily Drink Specials!

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 MALONEY’S IRISH PUB 1830 N 72nd St.

M-F 3P-7P $1.00 off any beer 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 PADDY’S McGOWN’S PUB & GRILL 4503 Center St. Happy Hour Specials from 3-6pm PARLIAMENT PUB DOWNTOWN 1212 Harney Street T-SUN 3p-7p Drink Specials PARLIAMENT PUB WEST 16939 Wright Plaza M-F 3-7pm All Day Sunday! $2 Domestic Pints, $5 Vodka Red Bulls, $5 Shots & Bombs, 1/2 price Martini’s & Wines PITCH PIZZERIA 5021 Underwood Ave. 17808 Burke M-F 3P-6P $5 off any appetizer $5 off any pizza 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 Rathskeller Bier Garden 4524 Farnam St. Monday to Saturday – 3P to 6P | 10P-Close Sunday – All Day BOSO – Buy one second one for $.25 SCRIPTOWN 3922 Farnam M-F 4P - 6P $1 Off Beers & $1 Off Well Drinks SMITTY’S GARAGE 7610 Dodge St. Everyday 3P - 6P & 9P - close $2.50 Domestics THURSDAYS $1 OFF Local Beer Draws The Casual Pint 8718 Countryside Plaza M, W, TH 4P-6P

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