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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 WITNESS: A GOLDSTEIN SYMPOSIUM ON ART AND HUMAN RIGHTS, 9AM UNO Barbara Weitz Community Center 6400 S, University Dr. Road North, Omaha UNO’s Goldstein Center for Human Rights will welcome scholars from across the world to participate in a free symposium on the intersection of contemporary art and human rights, inspired by Samuel Bak’s lifework. No registration is required! Gary Phillips, author of “Just Is in the Art of Samuel Bak,” will deliver a lunchtime keynote at noon in the UNO Art Gallery. Hank Greenspan, a psychologist, oral historian, and playwright will present on “The Witness as Dramatist.” Philosopher Lewis Gordon will close the symposium with an afternoon keynote on the topic of “Art and the Right to a Livable Life.” -------------------------------------------------------SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 31ST ANN BRYAN HIGH FALL CRAFT FAIR Omaha Bryan High School 4700 Giles Rd, Omaha Its that time of the year again! The days start getting longer and the promises of crisp fall weather is coming. It is just the right time to stop by Bryan High’s Fall Craft fair.
A private showing of the exceptional art renderings of nationally known Constance Stilwell 5 THROUGH SEPTEBER 28 WHAT WE DO IN THE EVENING STAR DELI, 6114 MILITARY AVE Exhibition will open on September 6th with an opening reception from 7-9pm during Benson First Friday. The exhibition will stay up through September 28th and will be available for viewing during regular Star Deli business hours. Please contact artists directly regarding artwork questions and sales. -------------------------------------------------------THROUGH OCTOBER 2019 ARTELATINX El Museo Latino, 4701 S 25 St. “THE VOICE OF OUR ROOTS” The Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) in collaboration with El Museo Latino is organizing their second biennial art exhibition to be held at El Museo Latino (4701 S. 25th St, Omaha, NE) during Hispanic Heritage Month in 2019. This exhibition will be centered around the motto/lema “The Voice of our Roots/La Voz de Nuestras Raices.” The mission of ArteLatinX is to create a biennial art exhibition to bring together Latinx artists from all over Nebraska. -------------------------------------------------------We have been doing this show now for 31 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 years and we strive to bring you the latest HAMILTON and greatest in the craft world. Entry the day Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St., Omaha of is $2. We will be set up a little differently HAMILTON is the story of America’s this upcoming year because of construction Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, to our building. You will still enter the build- an immigrant from the West Indies who ing down on the south side of the building. became George Washington’s right-hand There is plenty of parking and concessions man during the Revolutionary War and will be served throughout the day. was the new nation’s first Treasury -------------------------------------------------------- Secretary. Featuring a score that blends SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 10:30a hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and BroadGARDEN YOGA way, HAMILTON is the story of America Joslyn Art Museum,2200 Dodge St. then, as told by America now. Wake up with us! Join us on Sunday mornings https://ticketomaha.com in August and September for hour-long yoga -------------------------------------------------------sessions in Joslyn’s Peter Kiewit Foundation INFLUENCE Sculpture Garden. Instructors from YOGA October 1, - August 20, 2020 NOW will guide you through basic poses to Kaneko, 1111 Jones St, Omaha strengthen your body and center your mind. Gallery Hours This series is beginner-friendly and all levels Tuesday | 11 AM - 5 PM are welcome! Stay after and stroll through Wednesday | 11 AM - 5 PM the galleries or bring a lunch and picnic in the Thursday | 11 AM - 8 PM gardens! In case of rain, yoga moves indoors Friday | 11 AM - 5 PM to the Storz Fountain Court. $5 suggested Saturday | 11 AM - 5 PM donation. All are welcome! Sunday & Monday | Closed -------------------------------------------------------THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 10a-5p The exhibition is free & open to the public. Art Show - Old Master Style Constance Stilwell About INFLUENCE: Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St. Creativity Begins with an Idea.
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Nothing exists by itself; everything has something next to it. Something changes drastically depending on what is next to it. – Jun Kaneko The exploration and celebration of the creative process are at the core of the KANEKO mission. To seek out the challenges of artistry and to discuss the diversity of creative thought in philanthropy, education, and the sciences is what connects all KANEKO programs, exhibitions, and partnerships. This is the vein that passes through the diverse offerings of KANEKO, containing the unique and irreplaceable voice of one of the greatest artisans in history. To influence is to enact change; to sway the course of history and challenge the boundaries of what was once believed to be limitations. Jun Kaneko has forged this path for countless artists, educators, and creative thinkers around the world, and in the founding of KANEKO has created for the Omaha Community a space in which to be inspired and to enact change.
Through the exploration of physical space, artistic themes, history, and experience, the season of INFLUENCE will examine the history of change at KANEKO while celebrating the future of the organization which has become a driving force for inclusion and diversity of creative thought in Omaha. THROUGH FEBRUARY, 9, 2020 EVERYDAY PEOPLE: THE ART OF JAMES E. RANSOME Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun/10a-4p Thurs/10a-8p This exhibition includes picture book illustrations celebrating inspiring stories of unknown characters, as well as individuals who made history, like Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, and Louis Armstrong.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 6:30PM HUMMEL OWL PROWLPIN Hummel Nature Center 3033 Hummel Park Rd., Omaha All ages event with crafts, hikes, outdoor games, and owls!Learn more about owls and other raptors with a presentation from Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery. RSVP online. FREE! ------------------------------------------------------FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7P FOOD IS SERVED AT 5:30pm THE CAT IN THE HAT The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St. Mini putt-putt courses and pop-a-shot will Back by popular demand, Dr. Seuss’ be set up! Bounce House & suite ticket beloved rhyming classic bounds from giveaways. your imagination onto The Rose stage! A rainy day becomes a zany day when a boy Come join us for a HOT competition & and his sister receive a chaos-creating vote for your favorite dish! Stick around caller: The Cat in the Hat! Explore the to see who will take this year’s AMBASSA- Cat’s wacky, wild, wonderful world in this DOR GRILL MASTER Crown! energetic adaptation of an iconic tale that has introduced the rewards of reading to Event & activities for the kids too! ------------------------------------------------------- generations of children. RUN DATES Sept 27 - Oct 13, 2019 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH (4PM-2AM) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH (12PM-2AM) APPROPRIATE AGES Younger Audiences DURATION: 45 minutes 18TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST ------------------------------------------------------Crescent Moon and Huber-Haus SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 9AM 3578 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131 COBWEB CASTLE Grab your family and head to the 13th Omaha Childrens Museum annual Oktoberfest! Live music-Friday500 S 20th St., Omaha, NE Barry Boyce Band 5:30pm-Midnight EXHIBIT OPENS SEPT. 28 AND RUNS Polka Police 9pm-Midnight (Farnam St.) THROUGH OCT. 31 SaturdayCobweb Castle has a new look this fall! Polka Police Noon-3pm (Farnam Street) Clamber your way through the spooky Bobby Z & Polka Joy 1-5pm (Main Tent) maze, scale the castle wall, or don your The Prairie Gators 4-7pm (Farnam Street) sorcerer’s hat and makeup this October in Barry Boyce Band 6pm-Midnight (Main the not-so-scary exhibit Cobweb Castle. Tent) Be on the lookout for our friend Peri the DJ 8pm-Midnight (Farnam Street) Dragon, who was in the summer exhibit German Oktoberfest Beers on Tap in the Enchanted Kingdom. Peri will play dressBeer Garden including Hofbräu, Spaten, up with us all October long. ------------------------------------------------------Warsteiner, Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 9AM - 5PM Weihenstephaner & more! NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAYS OPEN HOUSE German food including brats, chickken, 7016 County Road 39, Fort Calhoun, NE schnitzel, pretzels and more! Come out to the beautiful hills of Fort Huge selection of glassware available for Calhoun, NE and roam the pastures with the purchase alpacas. See the crias (baby alpacas) playing Family friendly with one another, feed the alpacas (food $5 admission for 21 & over. Admission is provided), take pictures, relax and enjoy includes an entry for a Munich, Germany the picturesque views, and shop for alpaca products. trip giveaway, must be 21yrs or older to ------------------------------------------------------enter/win giveaway. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 10AM OLD NAVY KID’S SAFETY EVENT Munich Germany winner will receive: Shadow Lake Towne Center Round trip for two to Munich Germany 72nd Street & Hwy 370, Papillion from Omaha, Ne, a six night hotel stay & The National Center for Missing & $500 spending cash Exploited Children and Old Navy have partnered for a child safety event that will take place at the Shadow Lake Old Navy on September 28th from 10AM-1PM. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 5:30PM--8:30PM 2019 AMBASSADOR GRILL MASTER Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate 331 Village Pointe Plaza, Omaha Every year we have the Ambassador GRILL MASTER BBQ…. Friends and family are welcome too – every vote counts!
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Customers will be able to get free child IDs for their kids, pick up FREE safety tips from NCMEC and let their kids enjoy some fun safety activities! Old Navy stores nationwide will also be inviting local law enforcement, firefighters and other local heroes to speak with families about child safety. ------------------------------------------------------SATURDAY, SEPTEMBR 28, 10AM-2PM BLOOD DRIVE AT THE UP MUSEUM Union Pacific Museum 200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs The Red Cross needs blood donors of all types now to help ensure blood is available for patients whenever and wherever needed. Make an appointment to give blood today. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the museum for a blood drive on Saturday, September 28. ------------------------------------------------------SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 11AM DRINK UP! BLOCK16, 1611 FARNAM ST. Are you going out to eat? Heading out for a few hours with friends to watch the game? Consider Block 16 at 1611 Farnam St in Omaha, NE. They donate $1 of beer sales on Saturdays to an animal shelter and..... For the months of SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER and NOVEMBER, they have chosen “Big Dogs Huge Paws” Rescue!! This is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping large breed dogs such as Great Danes, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands, Great Pryenees and St. Bernards! ------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 , 11AM-2PM WALK FOR THE ANIMALS 2019 Nebraska Humane Society 8929 Fort St, Omaha, Ne Build your team, lace up your shoes, and grab the leash for the Margre Durham Walk for the Animals! It’s a fun-filled day for the whole family, including: - Dog-Friendly 5K and Walk - BBQ & Beer Garden - Adoption Parade - 25+ Rescue Groups - Live Music and more! Registration is open now, so build your team today to start raising funds for the animals! Learn more and get your team registered at www.nehumanesociety.org/ walk ------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 , 11AM-2PM FALL FESTIVAL St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 7790 S 192nd St, Gretna
PIG ROAST and other food, Beer/Margaritas, NEW and more Games for All Ages, Bounce Houses, Inflatables, HUGE Silent Auction, Raffle, Pickle Cards, Gift Card Wheel and more! All profits from the SCB Fall Festival go toward our building fund. Buy Festival Tickets now and they will be waiting for you at Will Call! Use Code 1018 at checkout to receive $25 worth of tickets for only $20! ------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 , 11AM PASTA FEED District 4 Fire 25th and Blackhawk Join us for the first annual Pasta Feed to support the City of Bellevue First Responders on September 29th from 11-4. We will be serving Mostaccioli (with homemade sauce), bread, salad and a cookie for desert. Cost is only $10 for adults, $8 for Seniors (60 plus), $6 for children 2 -12 years of age and under 2 dine free. ------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY 11AM-6PM OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE Celebrate Nickelodeon’s annual Worldwide Day Of Play with special activities on the Grass Patch, weather permitting. All outdoor activities are FREE! ------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 SUPERHERO SUNDAY, NOON - 4PM Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion CHI Health is saluting everyday Superhero families with an afternoon of free festivities. Join us for Superhero Sunday, a family fun day. Rain or shine! #SuperheroSunday brought to you by your CHI Health everyday heroes! CHI Health is saluting everyday Superhero families with an afternoon of free festivities. ------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1 PM – 5 PM KREFT & TITAN HILL FAMILY DAY Pioneer Trail Orchard Winery/Bar & Grill, Pumpkin Patch 21534 Chestnut Rd, Council Bluffs, Iowa The Lewis Central PTA invites you to join other families from Kreft & Titan Hill for a FUN afternoon! S’mores from 3-5pm at Fire Pits Reduced admission for Kreft & Titan Hill families. $3 per person, 2 and under free. ------------------------------------------------------Family events continued onto the bottom half of page 7.
Family events continued from page 6. FREE ADMISSION DAY FOR RACE: ARE WE SO DIFFERENT? EXHIBIT AT The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. 1pm-5pm Admission will be free for the community to come visit the museum’s newest traveling exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different? ------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2 PM – 6 PM SUNDAY FUNDAY! Dan & Jami’s Railway Bar and Grill 115 S 12th St, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 Looking for something fun to do on a Sunday for the whole family?? Come on down to Dan and Jami’s Railway Inn for a family friendly Sunday Funday. For $10 per adult and $5 per kids 7 and under, you can enjoy an entire afternoon of food, live music and some kid friendly activities.
appearances so you can meet some of our puppies!! ------------------------------------------------------DIGGIN’ DINOS Opens October 12! Omaha Childrens Museum 500 S 20th St., Omaha, NE Diggin’ Dinos will place children in an imagined world where dinosaurs and humans work together to build a dinosaur research facility. The exhibit will include a combination of life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and construction equipment as well as a digging and building area. Children will be able to test out a variety of S.T.E.M. careers including engineer, architect, construction worker, vehicle operator, paleontologist, and veterinarian. Engineering challenges and interactive presentations will also take place in the exhibit daily.
The Old Man Band will be playing live in the outdoor sand area from 2pm to 5pm. They are so great and play all the songs we love singing along to. The kids will love dancing in the sand. Food includes fried chicken, coleslaw, baked beans and potato salad. For the adults, we have happy hour beer prices, meaning $2.50 domestic beers. And the best part of all... a few of our sanctuary residents will be making guest
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The Sawtooth Serenaders, The Well, 7pm Making Space, Highlander Accelerator, 7:30pm
2019 Ambassador Grill Master Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, 5:30pm
River City Rodeo, CHI Health Center, 7:30pm
Open Acoustic Jam at Vino Mas, 6pm
Red Summer by Beaufield Berry, Bluebarn Theatre, 7:30pm
Trumpeter Pablo Masis Quartet The Jewell, 6:30 pm Rat Pack Jazz, Gorat’s, 6:30p Daddy Mac and the Flak Ozone Lounge, 6:30pm Hookt at American Dream/Hangout, 7pm Edem Soul Music - Free Concert Wednesday The Capitol District, 7pm
Totally 80’s, The Royal Grove Lincoln, 7pm Red Summer, Bluebarn Theatre, 7:30pm River City Rodeo, CHI Health Center, 7:30pm Taxi Driver at the Dam Bar , 8pm
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28 31st Annual Fall Craft Fair Bryan High School, 9a
The 70’s Band, Stocks n Bonds, 8pm
Hot Rods & Hawgs Car & Bike Show Defiance Harley-Davidson, 9a
Donnie Baker, Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30pm
The Bad Influence, American Dream, 9pm
Sowing Cafe,Union for Contemporary Art, 10a
Big Hearts Big Sound Bogie’s Bar & Grill - West, 8p
Las Cruxes, Brother’s Lounge, 9pm
National Alpaca Farm Days, Lincoln, 10am
The 9s, Mars Bar and Grill, 9pm
15th Pumpkin Patch and Vintage Market, Bloom Pumpkin Patch, 10am
Koe Wetzel w/ Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Slowdown, 8p The Nadas w/ Pony Creek The Waiting Room, 8p Improv, The Backline Comedy Theatre, 8pm
Maiden Voyage, The Waiting Room, 9pm Lemon Fresh Day at Ozone Lounge, 9pm
Cobweb Castle, Omaha Children’s Museum, All Day
Rockin Rodeo, The Capitol District, 9pm
Oktoberfest on Beer Corner USA, 12pm HouseFest 3, Lucy’s Pub, 12:30pm
Down & Desperate rocks Therapy Bike Night Therapy Bar and Grill, 7pm
Pulp Fiction Trivia, The Cove Lounge, 8pm
Linoma Mashers The Down Under Lounge, 9:30pm
Soul Tree Duo, The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p
Queer Nite, The Sydney, 10pm
DJ Ivan Alferez, Parliament Pub Downtown, 10pm
Mystic Fall Fest 2019, Mid America Center Council Bluffs, 10am
DJ Pink Bunny, Parliament Pub West, 10pm
The Cat in the Hat, The Rose Theater, 2pm
Freedom to Laugh Comedy Tour Omaha Funny Bone, 8pm The Mynabirds w/ Jones Family Retro Show / Patrick Damphier, Reverb Lounge, 8p
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 Fiesta de la Herencia Hispana, South Omaha Public Library, 1pm
Xtreme Music Bingo! The New Frontier Bar, 8pm
Oktoberfest on Beer Corner USA, 4pm
Now, Now w/ Little Violence The Waiting Room, 8p
Magic: The Gathering Club, OPL Millard Branch, 4pm
Comedy OPEN MIC - EVERY Wednesday The Barley Street Tavern, 9pm
Sowing Cafe, Union for Contemporary Art, 5pm
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26
Indulge: Friday Nights, Champagne Bar, 5p Gifford Park Neighborhood Market, North 33rd Street, 5pm
Booksale, W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 10am
The Mezcal Brothers, The B. Bar, 5:30pm
Fall Open House, Living Beautifully Spa, 3pm
Omaha Night Farmer’s Market, Midtown Crossing, 6pm
Farmer’s Market Council Bluffs, Bayliss Park, 4:30pm
Open Space Soiree, KANEKO, 6pm
Sowing Cafe, Union for Contemporary Art, 5pm Johnn Worsham, Gorat’s, 6:30p John Nemeth, Chrome Lounge, 6pm Biennial Seed Saving, The Big Garden, 6pm Plan B, Ozone Lounge, 6:30pm Dara Tucker at The Jewell, 6:30pm The Coconuts at Vino Mas, 6:30pm Bike Night with Swampboy Blues Band Dr Jack’s Drinkery, 7pm
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September B.Y.O.V @ The Down Under, 3pm Rat Pack Jazz, Gorat’s, 6:30p Sebastian Lane’s Debut joining Andrew Bailie’s Variety Show, The Jewell, 7p Red Summer by Beaufield Berry, Bluebarn Theatre, 7:30pm
Bert Kreischer, Holland Center, 8p
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30 Cobweb Castle, Omaha Children’s Museum, All Day
YBN Nahmir, Ralston Arena, 8pm
The Social Jam: Coffee and Conversation, Karma Koffee, 9am
Wilder Woods , Slowdown, 8pm
Artistic Perfect Dip Class, SalonCentric, 9am
Midwest Masquerade 2019 The Waiting Room & Reverb Lounge, 8pm
Omaha 1919 Court House Riot Symposium, Legislative Chambers of Civic Center, 1pm
Element Variety Band The New Frontier Bar, 8:30pm
DBZ: The Cell Games Anime M.M. The Down Under Lounge, 3pm
Racket Man, Barley Street, 9p
Domestic Violence Support Group, WCA, 6pm
Flippin Whiskey 200th Show Bash at American Dream/Hangout, 9pm
Free Pool Mondays, Big John’s Billiards, 6pm
Lisa Lisa & the Acoustic Jam at Skyybox, 9pm Live Band Karaoke at The DU The Down Under Lounge, 9:30pm DJ Travis Howe Parliament Pub Downtown, 10pm Activate with Mugilla + Moeglie, Laratech debut, Petshop, 10pm
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29
Harry Potter Trivia Night, The Corky Canvas, 6:30pm Bob Fields, Ozone Lounge, 7pm Mike watt + the missingmen w/ Wagon Blasters at Reverb Lounge, 8pm Andrea Gibson at The Waiting Room, 8pm Karaoke : Gonzo, Moe and Curly’s, 9pm House Music, Pageturner’s Lounge, 10pm
TUESDAY OCTOBER 1 Cobweb Castle, Omaha Children’s Museum, All Day Nebraska Reptile Breeders Expo Fall 2019 Ralston Arena, 7am Pumpkin Patch, Wenninghoff Farm, 9am Omaha Farmer’s Market, Aksarben Village, 9am Florence Mill Farmer’s Market, 10am Mystic Fall Fest, Mid America Center, 10am Walk for the Animals Nebraska Humane Society, 11a Mindful Movement Workshop, Apallon Art Space, 2pm HouseFest 3, Lucy’s Pub, 12:30pm
Final Call For Entries: “Everything Witchy”, Revival Cobweb Castle, Omaha Children’s Museum, All Day WELLFest 2019, Creighton Recreation and Wellness, Noon The Doobie Brothers Orpheum Theatre , 7pm Proper. and Mint Green at Midtown Art, 7pm Héctor Anchondo, The Omaha Lounge, 7:30pm Karaoke : Deontae, Moe and Curly’s, 9pm Open Mic (Standup), The Backline, 9pm Win Tickets to MEGA FEST 2019, The Acoustic Open Mic, Apollon Art Space, 9:30pm
Barry Boyce, Barchen Beer Garden, 1pm Gaming Guild, The Down Under Lounge. 5p
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We all have moments where we either stay the course and continue our present journey, or we venture out fearlessly to take a chance by stepping out into the unknown.
All kidding aside, this project is as positively introspective as it is just damn good musically. While Rinehart is no stranger to the upbeat side of music as the lead singer and co-founder of Grammy Nominated and ten The appropriately named “Bear” Rinehart Gospel Music Association Dove Award-winhas chosen the fearless path by undertaking ning alt-rock band NEEDTOBREATHE, a new solo venture in Wilder Woods. Their he brings a different style to this project. self-described combination of a little soul, Rinehart described the difference to Focus R&B, and southern charm will make you as, “The way we approached the songs in want to curl up with a loved one (or your a soulful way. It really felt like everyone nearest teddy bear) and, well, just go for had a voice. It’s more focused on vibes and the ride. grooves.”
While many people have incorrectly labeled NEEDTOBREATHE as a Christian rock band, they won’t make the same mistake with Wilder Woods. Take the song “Religion” for example, which is a song that brings insight into his upbringing. While some people may be looking for religious significance in it, “I’ve been saying if it doesn’t resonate for you, don’t worry about it. Different people get in from different doors. As I get older I’ve found some things I really trusted that I shouldn’t have.”
Not to worry, though. Just because it’s not a Christian album doesn’t mean it isn’t inspirational. “I hate to have people leave our shows feeling worse than they did coming in. I think I fall back on what I love about music in the first place which is that it moves people.” For those who are fans of NEEDTOBREATHE, they will resume their journey soon. But in the meantime, don’t miss out on an opportunity to get a glimpse into Rinehart’s soul and be inspired. You won’t regret it.
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Racket Man – Taking a Swing at Omaha By Andy Roberts
This is not a story about a tennis pro. It’s about five guys who have released several EPs and are on the road with a Saturday night stop scheduled for The Barley Street Tavern in Benson. Racket Man’s bio describes them as: “Todd Rundgren inspired, yacht rock quartet and 90’s R&B outfit. “ Yes, harmonies are a big part of what they do in an extremely radio-friendly melodic setting. And, there is a tennis connection. Tommy Marx, guitarist-vocalist for Racket Man, did play tennis in high school and college at Butler University. He was known for leaving rackets around his residence, so, there is a tennis element to their name. “It was honestly pretty arbitrary,” Marx offered. Such things often are. At least it’s not a bad Elton John joke. Marx is joined in Racket Man by Tyler Elwing on keyboards and lead vocals; Chris Seaman on bass; and drummer Vince Silvestro. Dave V. adds guitar and “synth stuff” for the Cleveland-based band. Racket Man formed after high school friends Seaman and Marx ran into each other while home in Ohio after teaching overseas. One person knew another and so the story goes. “Everything just fell into place after that,” Marx recalled. Their influences, as mentioned above, are fairly obvious with Prefab Sprout and Mint Condition among them.
“We all find common ground in Steely Dan,” Marx offered. Seventies soft rock also plays a role. Some later influence from modern indie acts are also filtered into the mix. As for a personal musical hero, Marx pointed to the late Omaha-born singer-songwriter, Elliott Smith. Racket Man is a band in the best sense. Marx pointed to them coming together to fill the needs of an emerging musical project while filling the musical roles they need to create their art. “We fall into a pretty good role designation,” he offered. “We all like doing the songwriting stuff.”
“Part of that is, like, getting unapologetically pesty,” Mark stated. They do it well enough that you can see them Saturday night at The Barley Street Tavern. For more on Racket Man: www.racketmanband.com www.facebook.com/racketmanband www.instagram.com/racketmanband Listen to Racket Man: soundcloud.com/racketmanband racketman.bandcamp.com
The members are good at pushing the originating writer’s idea as far as possible, Marx pointed out. Seaman is strong on video production and Elwing is a web designer while Marx takes the lead on booking shows. Booking shows is a big thing at the moment. “This is kind of like our second big tour,” Marx said. “We’re going from Cleveland all the way out to the West Coast . . . “’m not sure you can put a replacement on getting in front of people.” Live performances are a key to a band making itself known in today’s music market. One challenge Racket Man faces is from a streaming perspective – trying to get on the right playlist and then create enough buzz on your own.
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Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.3% in August WASHINGTON (September 19, 2019) – Existing-home sales inched up in August, marking two consecutive months of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major regions reported a rise in sales, while the West recorded a decline last month. Total existing-home sales1, https://www.nar. realtor/existing-home-sales, completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, rose 1.3% from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.49 million in August. Overall sales are up 2.6% from a year ago (5.35 million in August 2018).
pace, down from 4.2 months in July and from the 4.3-month figure recorded in August 2018. Properties typically remained on the market for 31 days in August, up from 29 days in July and in August of 2018. Forty-nine percent of homes sold in August were on the market for less than a month. According to Freddie Mac, the average commitment rate (link is external) for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 3.62% in August, down from 3.77% in July. The average commitment rate across all of 2018 was 4.54%.
Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, attributed the increase in sales to falling mortgage rates. “As expected, buyers are finding it hard to resist the current rates,” he said. “The desire to take advantage of these promising conditions is leading more buyers to the market.”
The Federal Reserve should have been bolder and made a deeper rate cut, given current low inflation rates,” said Yun. “The housing sector has been broadly underperforming but there is huge upward potential there that will help our overall economy grow.”
The median existing-home price2 for all housing types in August was $278,200, up 4.7% from August 2018 ($265,600). August’s price increase marks the 90th straight month of year-over-year gains.
First-time buyers were responsible for 31% of sales in August, down from 32% in July and equal to the 31% recorded in August 2018. NAR’s 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers – released in late 20184– revealed that the annual share of first-time buyers was 33%.
“Sales are up, but inventory numbers remain low and are thereby pushing up home prices,” said Yun. “Homebuilders need to ramp up new housing, as the failure to increase construction will put home prices in danger of increasing at a faster pace than income.”
As the share of first-time buyers rose, individual investors or second-home buyers, who account for many cash sales, purchased 14% of homes in August 2019, up from 11% recorded in July and from 13% recorded in August a year ago. All-cash sales accounted for 19% of transactions in August, about Total housing inventory3 at the end of August decreased to 1.86 million, down from equal to July’s percentage and moderately 1.90 million existing-homes available for sale down from August 2018 (19% and 20%, respectively). in July, and marking a 2.6% decrease from 1.91 million one year ago. Unsold inventory is at a 4.1-month supply at the current sales
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Distressed sales5 – foreclosures and short sales – represented 2% of sales in August, unchanged from July, but down from 3% in August 2018. “Rates continue to be historically low, which is extremely beneficial for everyone buying or selling a home,” said NAR President John Smaby, a second-generation Realtor® from Edina, Minnesota, and broker at Edina Realty. “The new condominium loan policies, as well as other reforms NAR is pursuing within our housing finance system, will allow even more families and individuals in this country to reach the American Dream of homeownership.” Regional Breakdown Compared to July, existing-home sales recorded in August rose in the Northeast, Midwest and South regions, but fell slightly in the West region. Compared to last year, August sales increased in each of the four major regions, with the greatest gain coming in the South. Median home prices rose from a year ago, except in the Northeast, with the Midwest showing the highest price increase.
median price in the Midwest was $220,000, a 6.6% jump from a year ago. Existing-home sales in the South increased 0.9% to an annual rate of 2.33 million in August, up 3.6% from a year ago. The median price in the South was $240,300, up 5.4% from one year ago. Existing-home sales in the West declined 3.4% to an annual rate of 1.14 million in August, 1.8% above a year ago. The median price in the West was $415,900, up 5.7% from August 2018. Single-family and Condo/Co-op Sales Single-family home sales sat at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.90 million in August, up from 4.84 million in July and up 2.9% from a year ago. The median existing single-family home price was $280,700 in August 2019, up 4.7% from August 2018.
Existing condominium and co-op sales were recorded at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units in August, 1.7% above the rate from the previous month and about equal to a year ago. The median existing August existing-home sales in the Northeast condo price was $257,600 in August, which increased 7.6% to an annual rate of 710,000, is up 5.2% from a year ago. a 1.4% rise from a year ago. The median price in the Northeast was $303,500, down The National Association of Realtors® is 0.3% from August 2018. America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.3 million members In the Midwest, existing-home sales grew involved in all aspects of the residential and 3.1% to an annual rate of 1.31 million, which commercial real estate industries. is a 2.3% increase from August 2018. The
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September is Suicide Prevention Month By Focus Omaha
Lincoln – It can be frightening if someone you love talks about suicidal thoughts. It can be even more frightening if you find yourself thinking about dying or giving up on life. Not taking these kinds of thoughts seriously can have devastating outcomes, as suicide is a permanent solution to (often) temporary problems. September is Suicide Prevention Month, and provides an opportunity to openly discuss this pressing health emergency. According to research from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide rates have increased by 30 percent since 1999. Comments or thoughts about suicide (also known as suicidal ideation) can begin small like, “I wish I wasn’t here.” But over
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time, they can become more explicit and dangerous.
In addition to mental health conditions, other suicide risk factors include: - A family history of suicide - Substance abuse. Drugs can create mental highs and lows that worsen suicidal thoughts.
“Like any other health emergency, it’s important to address a mental health crisis quickly and effectively,” said Sheri Dawson, director of the Division of Behavioral Health. “Suicidal thoughts are a symptom of a mental health crisis. By reducing the stigma that surrounds suicide and mental health, we can achieve a cultural shift where it is okay to discuss thoughts of suicide and reach out for help.”
- Intoxication. More than 1 in 3 people who die from suicide are under the influence of alcohol at the time of death. Access to firearms
According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 46 percent of people who die by suicide had a known mental health condition.
- A history of trauma or abuse
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- A serious or chronic medical illness - Gender. Although more women than men attempt suicide, men are nearly four times more likely to die by suicide.
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- Prolonged stress - A recent tragedy or loss
continued from page 18 - Warning signs of suicide include: - Increased alcohol and drug use
Strategies for action include: - Talking openly and honestly. Don’t be afraid to ask questions like: “Are you thinking of killing yourself?”
- Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
- Removing means such as guns, knives, ropes or stockpiled pills
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live - Aggressive and/or anxious behavior
- Practicing active listening techniques such as reflecting their feelings and summarizing their thoughts. This can help your loved one feel heard and validated.
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Expressing support and concern
- Withdrawal from friends, family and community
- Avoiding arguing, threatening or raising your voice
- Dramatic mood swings
- Being patient, kind and compassionate
- Impulsive or reckless behavior
- If your friend or family member struggles with suicidal ideation day-to-day, let them know that they can talk with you about what they’re going through.
Suicidal behaviors are a psychiatric emergency. If you or a loved one starts to take any of these steps, seek immediate help from a health care provider or call 911: - Discussing potential methods of suicide - Giving away possessions - Tying up loose ends, like organizing personal papers - Saying goodbye to friends and family When a suicide-related crisis occurs, friends and family are often caught off-guard, unprepared and unsure of what to do.
- Let them know that mental health professionals are trained to help people understand their feelings and teach coping skills. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately.
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A Tale of Two Halfs ESPN College GameDay is in Lincoln this Saturday The University of Nebraska will host ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday in Lincoln marking the show’s first trip to Lincoln since 2007. ESPN will originate the show on the east side of Memorial Stadium, just outside the Nebraska Coliseum. College GameDay will air live on Saturday morning from 8-11 a.m. CT, with live segments from Lincoln on other ESPN platforms beginning at 6 a.m. ESPN’s College Football Live will originate from Lincoln on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the same location.
College GameDay show, and leave at the conclusion of the show, should plan to utilize public cashiered parking locations surrounding Memorial Stadium. All general public cashiered parking will be available beginning at 6:00 a.m. This includes Haymarket Park lots, the Pinnacle Bank Arena Festival Lot, and some UNL Campus Parking lots. Donors holding Lot 12 parking passes will receive direct communication from the Huskers Athletic Fund staff.
By Focus Omaha
The Husker football team was a tale of two halves last week. The first, not so good. But the second was brilliant. Honors should once again go to Lovie Smith for having the best ball strippers in college football. Nebraska will have to play all four Quarters on Saturday if they want to have a chance to make it a game against the #3 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday. The Buckeyes currently rank #3 Nationally in scoring and #2 in total defense. On the good side, the Huskers had over 300 yards in both passing and rushing last week for only the second time in school history which should be a great confidence builder for this game.
University of Nebraska students who are Keys to the Game interested in watching the show from ColIt’s essential for Adrian Martinez to start In order to accommodate College lege GameDay’s Pit will have access to that off strong and make decisive decisions. At GameDay, Husker fans should be aware of area beginning at 5:30 a.m. on the following parking information: Saturday. Students who enter this area will be screened and must adhere to all of All football donor lots will open at 6:00 a.m. ESPN’s rules for being located in the pit Saturday morning, with the exception of Lot area. No food or drink is allowed in the 12. Donors with valid parking permits will area, and screening will include bag checks have their parking permit stubbed upon and inspection of all signs. Sign restrictions entry into the lot. Donors will not be include: no vulgar, political or religious allowed to exit the lot and re-enter after signs. Also, signs can’t promote outside having their parking permit stubbed, and brands or websites. should plan to park in public parking cashiered locations for a fee if planning to For fans who do not want to be part of exit and return closer to game time. the pit area, there will be plenty of space outside the East Stadium to enjoy the show, Donors who wish to park near Memorial and come and go as they please. Stadium Saturday morning, attend ESPN’s
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times he’s continued to look hesitant, even to the point of not knowing whether to give up the rock or not on running plays. The Huskers can’t call plays that take too long to develop in the backfield when deep in their own territory. They must find a way to keep the Buckeyes high-powered scoring offense on the sidelines. The Buckeyes come into Lincoln along with ESPN’s College GameDay, which is making its first appearance in Lincoln since 2007. Gametime: Saturday, September 28 • 6:30 P.M. CT Lincoln •ABC
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Data Breaches: Tips for Protecting Your Identity and Your Money By Mike Herek
Large-scale data breaches are in the news again, but that’s hardly surprising. Breaches have become more frequent — a byproduct of living in an increasingly digital world. During the first six months of 2019, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), a nonprofit organization whose mission includes broadening public awareness of data breaches and identity theft, had already tracked 713 data breaches, with more than 39 million records exposed.1 Once a breach has occurred, the “aftershocks” can last for years as cyber-thieves exploit stolen information. Here are some ways to help protect yourself. Get the facts Most states have enacted legislation requiring notification of data breaches involving personal information. However, requirements vary. If you are notified that your personal information has been compromised as the result of a data breach, read through the notification carefully. Make sure you understand what information was exposed or stolen. Basic information like your name or address being exposed is troubling enough, but extremely sensitive data such as financial account numbers and Social Security numbers is significantly more concerning. Also, understand what the company is doing to deal with the issue and how you can take advantage of any assistance being offered (for example, free credit monitoring). Even if you don’t receive a notification that your data has been compromised, take precautions. Be vigilant Although you can’t stop wide-scale data breaches, you can take steps to protect yourself. If there’s even a chance that some of your personal information may have been exposed, make these precautions a priority. Change and strengthen passwords. Create strong passwords, at least 8 characters long, using a combination of lower- and upper-case letters, numbers, and symbols, and
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don’t use the same password for multiple accounts. Consider using two-step authentication when available. Two-step authentication, which may involve using a text or email code in addition to your password, provides an extra layer of protection.
have to contact one of the three major credit reporting bureaus. Once you have placed a fraud alert on your credit report with one of the bureaus, your fraud alert request will be passed along to the two remaining bureaus.
apply for a job, or rent an apartment, you’ll need to “unlock” or “thaw” the credit freeze with all three credit reporting bureaus. Each credit bureau has its own authentication process for unlocking the freeze.
A credit freeze prevents new credit and accounts from being opened in your name. Once you obtain a credit freeze, creditors won’t be allowed to access your credit report and therefore cannot offer new credit. This helps prevent identity thieves from applying for credit or opening fraudulent accounts in your name.
Recovery plans The Federal Trade Commission has an online tool that enables you to report identity theft and to actually generate a personal recovery plan. Once your personal recovery plan is prepared, you’ll be able to implement the plan using forms and letters that are created just for you. You’ll also be able to track your progress. For more information, visit identitytheft.gov. 1 Identity Theft Resource Center, Data
To place a credit freeze on your credit report, you must contact each credit reporting Monitor your accounts. Notify your financial bureau separately. Keep in mind that a credit institution immediately if you see any suspi- freeze is permanent and stays on your credit cious activity. Early notification not only can report until you unfreeze it. If you want to stop a potential thief but may help limit any apply for credit with a new financial institution in the future, open a new bank account, financial liability. Check your credit reports periodically. You’re entitled to a free copy of your credit report from each of the three national credit reporting agencies every 12 months. You can get additional information and request your credit reports at annualcreditreport.com. Consider signing up for a credit monitoring service. It’s not uncommon for a company that has suffered a data breach to provide free access to a credit monitoring service. As the name implies, this service tracks your credit files and alerts you to changes in activity, such as new accounts being opened or an address change. Minimize information sharing. Beware of any requests for information, whether received in an email, a letter, or a phone call. Criminals may try to leverage stolen information to trick you into providing even more valuable data. Never provide your Social Security number without being absolutely certain who you are dealing with and why the information is needed. Fraud alerts and credit freezes If you suspect that you’re a victim of identity theft or fraud, consider a fraud alert or credit freeze. A fraud alert requires creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before extending any existing credit or issuing new credit in your name. To request a fraud alert, you
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Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake; Alerts Continue for Wagon Train Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir By Focus Omaha
The state has issued a new health alert for harmful algal blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Rockford Lake in Gage County. Alerts continue at Wagon Train Lake in Lancaster County and Willow Creek Reservoir in Pierce County.
exposure to the water, particularly avoiding any activity that could lead to swallowing the water. Do not let pets get in the water or drink from the lake. People can still use the public areas for camping, picnics and other outdoor activities.
Samples taken earlier this week at Rockford and Wagon Train Lake were above the state’s health alert threshold of 20 parts per billion (ppb) of total microcystin (a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae.) The alerts will continue at the lakes for at least two more weeks, because lakes that are on health alert must have two consecutive weeks of readings below the threshold before the alert is discontinued. Although readings were lower this week at Willow Creek Reservoir, it will remain on alert due to high readings in the previous week’s samples.
Weekly sampling has been conducted at 51 public lakes since the beginning of May. The lakes will continue to be monitored weekly through the end of September. Sampling results for harmful algal blooms and bacteria will be updated every Friday and posted on NDEE’s web site, http://dee. ne.gov. The state’s monitoring is conducted at public lakes with swimming beaches and high public activity. Harmful algal blooms may also be present in other lakes in Nebraska that are not tested, so the public should use caution if they see signs of algal blooms.
When a health alert is issued, signs are posted to advise the public to use caution, and designated swimming beaches are closed during the alert. Recreational boating and fishing are permitted, but the public is advised to use caution and avoid
(For more information about potential health effects of harmful algal blooms, what to look for, and steps to avoid exposure, please refer to the attached Fact Sheet. To view the weekly data for the lakes sampled, go to https://deqiis.ne.gov/zs/bw/.)
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The Motels, “The Last Few Beautiful Days” By Tatiana Ballinger Nationally recognized and locally identified from southern and central California, The Motels and Martha Davis have released another underplayed new wave nostalgia in tandem with the last forty years of successful musicality. “The Last Few Beautiful Days,” was released in March of last year on Sunset Blvd. Records.
may be honestly replicated, however lacking in unique movie-style mood-setting atmosphere and gathered up to vocal stylings. Comfort yourself in knowing you deserve better music in your life. If you like 80s music, listen to the latest album by Martha Davis and The Motels. Expect to feel more of your emotions. Allow yourself introspection guided by these eleven The vocals of Martha Davis are as songs that will help you understand the intoxicating as cabaret and haunting as some uncontrollable state of affairs. say of Lana Del Rey. You will hear trickling supporting guitar of The Smiths, strings and angels from keyboards, staggered bass lines, and complex drum beats fitting into genres contemporaries might mistake as music for normies. Music Guild standards are no longer unanimous as they were in the days of The Motels. As it seems, popular music these days is missing the continual emotional depths of agnostic confusion that came in place of the internet. Sounds of “The Last Few Beautiful Days,” along with nine other albums by The Motels
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