VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1 | DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 3, 2017 YOUR FREE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PERSONAL FINANCE, MUSIC & MORE NEWSWEEKLY
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THEATER HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
13th & Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 ZZZ omahaSerIormingarts org our-Yenues hollanG ---------------------------------------------Omaha Symphony: Darlene Love Omaha January 14 ---------------------------------------------Omaha Symphony: Darlene Love January 15 ---------------------------------------------Shakespeare Festival January 21-27 ---------------------------------------------Omaha Symphony: Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich Omaha February 18 ---------------------------------------------Ben Folds February 24 ----------------------------------------------
OMAHA COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE
6915 Cass St Omaha, NE 68132 ZZZ omahaSla\house Fom ---------------------------------------------A Christmas Carol Thru December 23 ---------------------------------------------Yesterday and Today Thru December 31 ---------------------------------------------Around the World in 80 Days January 20- February 12 ---------------------------------------------Man Who Shot Liberty Valance February 10- March 12: -------------------
ORPHEUM THEATER
409 S Sixteenth St , Omaha, NE 68102 ZZZ omahaSerIormingarts org
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas December 22-23 ---------------------------------------------Carolyn Dorfman Dance January 19 ---------------------------------------------The Sound of Music January 24 ---------------------------------------------Christine Eriander Beard January 25 ----------------------------------------------
THE ROSE THEATER
2001 Farnam Street Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 345-4849 httS ZZZ rosetheater org ---------------------------------------------Thumbelina January 14 - February 5 ---------------------------------------------The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs January 27 - February 12 ---------------------------------------------Huck Finn February 24 - March 12: Huck ---------------------------------------------Harold & The Purple Crayon March 24 - April 9 Stellaluna & Other Tales April 21 - May 7 ---------------------------------------------Peter Pan June 2 - 18 ----------------------------------------------
GALLERIES Anderson Enterprises 15418 W Center Rd Omaha, NE 68144 ---------------------------------------------Artist Cooperative Gallery 405 S 11th St Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------Hot Shops 1301 Nicholas St Omaha, NE 68102 ----------------------------------------------
Passageway Gallery 417 S 11th St Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------Old Market Artists Gallery 1034 Howard St Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------White Crane Gallery 1032 Howard St Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------Blue Pomegranate Gallery 17305 Davenport St Omaha, NE 68118 ---------------------------------------------Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Old Market 1108 Jackson St Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------Garden of the Zodiac 1046 Howard St Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------MANGELSEN Images of Nature 1115 Harney St Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------Gallery 1516 1516 Leavenworth St Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------Gallery 72
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1806 Vinton St Omaha, NE 68108 ---------------------------------------------The Union for Contemporary Art 2417 Burdette St Omaha, NE 68111 ---------------------------------------------Lewis Art Gallery 8600 Cass St Omaha, NE 68114 ---------------------------------------------Petshop Gallery 2725 N 62nd St Omaha, NE 68104 ---------------------------------------------Cooper Brown Art 2215 Harney St Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------Modern Arts Midtown 3615 Dodge St Omaha, NE 68131 ---------------------------------------------Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 724 S 12th St Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St Omaha, NE 68102 ----------------------------------------------
The Durham Museum 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108 http: ZZZ Gurhammuseum org ----------------------------------------------
Christmas at Union Station Ethnic Trees Exhibit Through December 31
A holiday favorite returns to The Durham’s galleries during Christmas at Union Station. The Ethnic Holiday Trees exhibition is one of the enduring Ćxtures of the season and showcases how cultures from around the world celebrate the Christmas season. Each vibrant tree symbolizes both the unique traditions distinct to one’s heritage, and the common bonds that bring us together. Sponsored by Pinnacle Bank.
Step back in time to an era of ćappers and suffragists, bootleggers and temperance workers, and real-life legends like Al Capone and Carry Nation. Created by the National Constitution Center, American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition is the Ćrst comprehensive exhibition about America’s most colorful and complex constitutional hiccup. Spanning from the dawn of the temperance movement, through the Roaring ’20s, to the unprecedented repeal of a constitutional amendment, the exhibition brings the whole story of Prohibition vividly to life. /aurit]en *arGens 100 %ancroIt St , Omaha, NE 68108 https: ZZZ laurit]engarGens org ----------------------------
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The exhibition, “Whispering in Color,” examines the importance of people’s relationship Thousands of poinsettias bursting with with nature and the rich, vibrant color Ćll the ćoral display beauty of the natural world. hall in a glowing tribute to the holi“Whispering in Color” will be on disdays during the spectacular holiday play at the Fontenelle Forest Nature poinsettia show. In the center of it all, a magniĆcent and majestic 20-foot-tall Center, 1111 Bellevue Boulevard poinsettia tree stands tall. Surrounded North in Bellevue, through Friday, by a cascade of twinkling white lights, March 3. The exhibition is free for glittering ornaments and the whir and Fontenelle Forest members or with daily admission. whistle of model garden trains, this show evokes the warmest greetings of For more information visit his website goodwill and cheer. at yeggystudio.com. More than 5000 poinsettias in 25 different varieties were grown for the 2016 display. See varieties of multi-hued, deep red, sparkling white and speckled poinsettias that vary in hue, texture, height and bloom time. Varieties will be replaced as needed to provide an ever-changing display.
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For this exhibit, E. Taylor Shoop has focused his lens on “ivy”, as an architectural element, to create his unique, kaleidoscopic compositions. The duality of “ivy”, a plant which has been viewed as both an invasive weed and a revered religious symbol, generated a strong interest and driving curiosity in the artist. This show is the culmination of several months of scouting and photographing the city’s collection of çivy’, Ćnding examples that encapsulate the aesthetic, practical, and mythical themes associated with this plant genre.
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Through January 4, 2017 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)
paintings of Yegizaw “Yeggy” Michael from December into March.
To build the holiday ambience, model garden trains will whir and whistle around dozens of miniature Omaha-area landmarks, such as the First National Tower, Woodmen Tower, Union PaciĆc’s headquarters, the Rose Theater and numerous Old Market buildings.
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3-2-1, Happy New Year! Children of all ages will enjoy this fun-packed party with live music, special crafts and activities. Ring in the noon year in your handmade party hats while enjoying the celebratory bubble wrap stomp and the spectacular balloon drop at noon in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall. Presented by Conagra Brands. *Additional parking is available in the Conagra Brands lot located on 7th Street between Leavenworth and Jones Streets. Shuttle service will be provided to and from the museum.
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THE MARK &XPEHUODQG 'ULYH EONKRUQ NE 68022 Bowling, arcade, laser tag, full service restaurant, bar & more TUESDAY-Unlimited Bowling FRIDAY- Cosmic Bowling 4pm - close SATURDAY-Cosmic Bowling 4pm close
WEDNESDAY- All Night Happy Hour 4pm to close All You Can Bowl 7pm to close FRIDAY- Visit Website for updated specials! SATURDAY & SUNDAY- Funday Package (open to 6pm) Specials and Pricing are subject to change.
Specials and Pricing are subject to change. Please see The MARK for more info. ---------------------------------------------OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 500 S 20TH ST Omaha, Ne 68102 Oct 15 - April 16: Imagination: Celebrating 40 Years of Play ---------------------------------------------DURHAM MUSEUM 801 S 10TH ST Now-Jan. 3: Union Station: Built to Last Now-Jan. 8: The King is Dead! The Regicideof Charles I Now-Jan. 8: War, Wealth & Stable Repairs Now- Jan 29: American Spirits: The Rise And Fall Of Prohibition ---------------------------------------------ALLEY V 5 OaN VLeZ DU Omaha, Ne 68144 SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 11:00 am - 1:00 am Bowling, live entertainment, games/ attractions, laser tag, great sports viewing, two high-energy bars and a restaurant MONDAY-Kids Eat & Play Free ($5 in game play, 12 & under with adult entree min. purchase $9) TUESDAY- 7pm $2 Tuesday
---------------------------------------------HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR Through January 1 Thhursday - Sunday EVENINGS STARTING @ 7 PM ---------------------------------------------NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Saturday December 31 7 p.m. Gene Leahy Mall, 14th and Farnam Celebrate New Year’s Eve with this year’s Fireworks show! The closing event of the Holiday Lights Festival, it is one of the largest New Year’s Eve Ćreworks displays in the region. Enjoy the spectacular show with family or friends before heading out for the evening. And be sure to arrive early – the event is expected to draw more than 30,000 people. Produced by J&M Displays, each shell is choreographed to open on cue to a musical score developed speciĆcally for this event. Spectators are encouraged to tune in to STAR 104.5 , The Christmas Station to ring in a rockin’ new year as you watch the dazzling show.
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TUESDAY DECEMBER 27
THE 21ST SALOON, 7P ----------------------------------------------LASERLAND 5000 HOUSE OF LOOM, 7P ----------------------------------------------FUNDRAISER CONCERT FOR IAN CLARKE BY CAMERON RUSSEL FROM FLANNIGAN’S RIGHT HOOK DUBLINER PUB, 8P ----------------------------------------------THE HOTTMAN SISTERS WITH BIEN FANG THE WAITING ROOM LOUNGE, 8P ----------------------------------------------MIDDLE FOLK WITH SEAN PAUL REVERB LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------TICA FELISE & THE GODDESS TRIBE HARNEY STREET TAVERN, 9P ----------------------------------------------SUBTOPICS, BIB, CONNY FRANKO, JIM SCHROEDER O’LEAVER’S PUB, 9P
HOLIDAY POINSETTIA SHOW LAURITZEN GARDENS, 9A ----------------------------------------------HOLIDAY POINSETTIA SHOW AGLOW LAURITZEN GARDENS, 5P ----------------------------------------------PRIL’S JAM 21ST SALOON, 6P ----------------------------------------------BENSON SONGWRITER EXCHANGE REVERB LOUNGE, 7:30P ----------------------------------------------THE SHOW: CHRISTMAS AND COMEDY THE WAITING ROOM LOUNGE, 8P ----------------------------------------------KARAOKE THEATER HOUSE OF LOOM, 8P ---------------------------------------------PUB QUIZ SLOWDOWN, 8:30P ----------------------------------------------- THURSDAY PISSWALKER, CREASE, DILUTE, DECEMBER 29 SUZI Q HOLIDAY POINSETTIA SHOW BROTHER’S LOUNGE, 9P LAURITZEN GARDENS, 9A ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------LAST CHECK PARTY BLATTE BEER & TABLE, 5P WEDNESDAY ----------------------------------------------DECEMBER 28 ----------------------------------------------- BISCUIT MILLER THE 21ST SALOON, 7P HOLIDAY POINSETTIA SHOW ----------------------------------------------LAURITZEN GARDENS, 9A ----------------------------------------------- LATE TO THE PARTY, UGLY SWEATER PARTY HOLIDAY POINSETTIA SHOW CUNNINGHAM;S PUB & GRILL, 7P AGLOW ----------------------------------------------LAURITZEN GARDENS, 5P ----------------------------------------------- THE WORKINGMAN’S BAND OZONE LOUNGE, 7P LAST CHECK + HOLIDAY PARTY ----------------------------------------------WILSON & WASHBURN, 5:30P ----------------------------------------------- ROAST 0F 2016 THE BACKLINE, 8P EL DORADO DAMERARA RUM ----------------------------------------------TASTING THE FAT TIMMY’S, MELLOW SPIRIT WORLD, 6:30P ----------------------------------------------- VETERAN, SLOW STOICS, THE RUN AND GO CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS VS SETON LOOKOUT LOUNGE, 8P HALL ----------------------------------------------CENTURYLINK CENTER, 7P ----------------------------------------------- FOR TRAC: A NIGHT OF MUSIC & POETRY OMAHA MUSICIANS SHOWCASE THE DOWN UNDER LOUNGE, 9P FEATURING THE WORKINGMAN’S ----------------------------------------------BAND
WRONG PETS, LA CASA BOMBAS, LEGAL CREEP O’LEAVER’S, 9P ----------------------------------------------MEDLOCK WITH THE NATURAL STATES, LUCY FLOTT SLOWDOWN, 9P ----------------------------------------------RESIDENT DJ CLOSE-OUT PARTY HOUSE OF LOOM, 9P ----------------------------------------------HUSSIES & NO THANKS TOUR KICKOFF, DAVID NANCE BAND MILK RUN, 9P ----------------------------------------------CARSON CITY HEAT WITH THE LONELY ESTATES THE WAITING ROOM, 9P ----------------------------------------------JOSH HOYER & SOUL COLOSSAL WITH STONEBELLY REVERB LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------CHRIS SHELTON DUBLINER PUB, 8P
FRIDAY DECEMBER 30
HOLIDAY POINSETTIA SHOW LAURITZEN GARDENS, 9A ----------------------------------------------CHRISTMAS AT UNION STATION THE DURHAM MUSEUM, 10A ----------------------------------------------FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES FEATURING JOSH POWELL FLAGSHIP COMMONS, 7P ----------------------------------------------BASSOONS ACROSS NEBRASKA HOUSE OF LOOM, 7P ----------------------------------------------GOTTBERG ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY SHAMROCK’S PUB & GRILL, 8:30P ----------------------------------------------3D IN YOUR FACE NEW YEARS PARTY THE 21ST SALOON, 9P ----------------------------------------------TRUTH IN RUIN, THIS IS OCEAN, PROCESSIONS LOOKOUT LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------TUCKER HILL NEW YEAR’S EVE EVE HARNEY STREET TAVERN, 9P ----------------------------------------------RETRO VERTIGO’S ALMOST NYE PARTY CHROME LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------THE FAINT W/ PLACK BLAGUE, CLOSENESS SLOWDOWN, 9P ----------------------------------------------BENNIE AND THE GENTS
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THE WAITING ROOM, 9P ----------------------------------------------VIRGINIA GALLNER, ANDREW SAMSON, BEN BALDWIN, ALY PEELER BARLEY STREET TAVERN, 9P ----------------------------------------------PICKLEGRASS THE DOWN UNDER LOUNGE, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------BOTH, THE SUNKS, RIDGELINES O’LEAVER’S, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------DAMIEN MCCARTHY DUBLINER PUB, 9:30P
SATURDAY DECEMBER 31
NOON YEARS CELEBRATION THE DURHAM MUSEUM, 10A ----------------------------------------------AN EVENING OF LAUGHTER OMAHA FUNNY BONE, 7P ----------------------------------------------3D IN YOUR FACE NYE PARTY THE 21ST SALOON, 9P ----------------------------------------------HAPPY GOO YEAR FEATURING THE FAINT SLOWDOWN, 9P ----------------------------------------------SECRET WEAPON’S ANNUAL NYE BASH THE WAITING ROOM, 9P ----------------------------------------------THE DECATURS, SUPER MOON, LIGHT SPEED HIGHWAY BARLEY STREET TAVERN, 9P ----------------------------------------------NYE PARTY BOURBON SALOON, 9P ----------------------------------------------NYE PARTY SHAMROCK’S PUB & GRILL, 9P ----------------------------------------------BYE LOOKOUT LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------NYE WITH DJ TIM MUSICMAN STOLI’S LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------NYE WITH OBVIOUS FUNK DJ’S O’LEAVER’S PUB, 9P ----------------------------------------------THE PINHEADS NYE PARTY DR. JACK’S DRINKERY, 9P ----------------------------------------------NYE PAJAMA JAMMY JAM FEATURING RAGGED COMPANY, THE COSMIC SMITHS, THE WOOD NOTES AND DOMESTIC BLEND THE DOWN UNDER LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------NYE PARTY BILLY O’S, 9P
----------------------------------------------NYE PARTY WITH BLUE EYES AND PEACE, LOVE, ETC FIREWATER GRILLE, 9P ----------------------------------------------NYE PARTY WITH FLIPPIN WHISKEY FIREBARN SPORTSBAR, 9P ----------------------------------------------NYE WITH JASON EARL BAND REDNECKS, 9P ----------------------------------------------ECKOPHONIC NYE PARTY OZONE LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------DAMIEN MCCARTHY NYE DUBLINER PUB, 9:30P ----------------------------------------------SINNERS N SAINTS CHROME LOUNGE, 9P ----------------------------------------------COVER ME BADD STARSKY’S, 10P ----------------------------------------------AN EVENING OF LAUGHTER OMAHA FUNNY BONE, 7P ----------------------------------------------NEW YEARS EVE PARTY OMAHA TAP HOUSE, 10:30P
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SUNDAY JANUARY 1
HOLIDAY POINSETTIA SHOW LAURITZEN GARDENS, 9A ----------------------------------------------CHRISTMAS AT UNION STATION THE DURHAM MUSEUM, 9A SERVICE INDUSTRY NYE MAKE-UP PARTY MALONEY’S PUB, 7P ----------------------------------------------LIVE JAZZ MISTER TOAD, 9P
MONDAY JANUARY 2
HOLIDAY HARMONY FEATURING ASHLEY MOHLING LAURITZEN GARDENS, 6P ----------------------------------------------NEW MUSIC MONDAY FEATURING THE SHINEYS, OUTERCASE SMILE AND NAUTILIUS THE WAITNG ROOM, 8P
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HOLIDAY POINSETTIA SHOW LAURITZEN GARDENS, 9A ----------------------------------------------PRIL’S JAM THE 21ST SALOON, 6P
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UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY SHEVY’S BAR & GRILL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 Head out to Shevy’s Sports Bar & Grill for their Ćrst annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party this Friday! There will be prizes for the ugliest sweater, as well as holiday cookies, mistletoe, alcoholic eggnog, a photobooth and
accomplished musical talent the Midwest has to offer to create THE most authentic 70s experience in the nation. Driven by a deep and everlasting love of the iconic and timeless music of the 70s and a (dare we say, fanatical?) dedication to delivering the most uncompromising, loving, and downright accurate 70s tribute experience possible, Pet Rock washes audiences with the cool grooves, smooth moves and timeless tunes of one of the greatest decades of music the world has ever known… Minus the Disco! Just in time for the holidays, PetRock is back to give the gift of smooth to all who love the best of the 70’s smooth rock. Take your friends, family (over 21 only, please) and guests to The Session Room Christmas for THE eve-eve show in the city! 9P | $5 cover
more! - Party starts at 7P PETROCK GIVE THE GIFT OF SMOOTH THE SESSION ROOM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 Cruising straight out of the 70s like an old friend comes Pet Rock – the pinnacle of 70s musical excellence. Pet Rock combines some of the most experienced, dedicated and
SATCHEL GRANDE SLOWDOWN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 The gentlemen of Satchel have long since established themselves as Omaha’s premier good time, funk, and party band. With shades and pimp mustaches, this nine-piece doesn’t just take the stage, they own it. Keys,
percussion, deep bass, clapping, Ćery guitar work and sing-along lyrics make a Satchel show one to remember. The sounds owes a nod to both George Clinton and Steely Dan, yet Satchel manages to not only wear its inćuences on its sleeve but to also take those inćuences and turn them into something unique. As far as promoting booty-shaking goes, Satchel is the undisputed local king! More info at http://theslowdown.com/ All ages show. Check entry requirements at http://theslowdown. com/All-Ages $8 Advance | $8 Day of show | Doors 8P | Show 9P
to sit down and watch comedians perform their new material? Who has an HOUR to devote to comedy? YOU DO. And that’s why we made Power Hour!
This show lines up TEN of the areas best comedians (Omaha/Lincoln) to do 3 minutes of their BEST material. Not their brand new, not their one that lands sometimes, their GREASTEST JOKES THEY HAVE.If you’ve seen them before, you haven’t like this, and if you’ve never seen stand up before WHAT ARE YOU DOING COME SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR OWN TOWN! **This month, THE LAST POWER HOUR OF 2016, we’ve brought back some out of town-ers, and welcome some never before on power hourers!!** This show is hosted by OEAA Comedian of the Year 2016, Rach B. Ware, presenting: Jimmy Putnam, Stephen Smith, Georgia Rae ALL YOUNG GIRLS ARE MACHINE Comstock, Mike Vamosi, Preston GUNS Tompkins, David Burdge and MORE! REVERB LOUNGE This wouldn’t be a REAL Power Hour, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 All Young Girls Are Machine Guns with without ALL BEER BEING $3 FOR THE SHOW. You heard me, ALL BEER Dani Cleveland & Chad Stoner IS $3 FOR POWER HOUR. I’m starting All Young Girls Are Machine Guns is to think you have an hour free this an award-winning, dynamic, seven Friday... See you at Power Hour! piece Soul and Doo-Wop band from ***If you pay for the 8pm show, you get Omaha, Nebraska, known for their to see this one for FREE!*** electric stage presence and dynamic $5 | 9P performances, Dani Cleveland is Omaha’s First Lady of R&B. With her powerhouse voice, the multinominated singer-songwriter brings show stopper after show stopper and makes it look effortless. Chad Stoner, saxophonist and recording artist, has been a soulful and inspirational “voice” in the local and regional music scene for even longer than the gray in his beard might suggest. Equal parts groove gospel, sultry soul, and funk Ćre, Chad and his amazing band never A VERY REGGAE CHRISTMAS fail to love and lift a crowd. THE DOWN UNDER LOUNGE ALL AGES | Doors 8P | Show 9P DECEMBER 23 The Transcendentals, Faded and POWER HOUR (STANDUP) Stories of the Sun are bringing you BACKLINE COMEDY CLUB Humans are so busy now-a-days, who some early Christmas presents: the even has time to laugh? Who has time gift of getting down. Santa is not about
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$8 Advance | $8 Day of show | Doors 8P | Show 9P ALL YOUNG GIRLS ARE MACHINE GUNS REVERB LOUNGE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 All Young Girls Are Machine Guns with Dani Cleveland & Chad Stoner All Young Girls Are Machine Guns is an award-winning, dynamic, seven piece Soul and Doo-Wop band from Omaha, Nebraska, known for their electric stage presence and dynamic performances, Dani Cleveland is Omaha’s First Lady of R&B. With her powerhouse voice, the multinominated singer-songwriter brings show stopper after show stopper and makes it look effortless. Chad Stoner, saxophonist and recording artist, has been a soulful and inspirational “voice” in the local and regional music scene for even longer than the gray in his beard might suggest. Equal parts groove gospel, sultry soul, and funk Ćre, Chad and his amazing band never fail to love and lift a crowd. ALL AGES | Doors 8P | Show 9P
UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY SHEVY’S BAR & GRILL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 Head out to Shevy’s Sports Bar & Grill for their Ćrst annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party this Friday! There will be prizes for the ugliest sweater, as well as holiday cookies, mistletoe, alcoholic eggnog, a photobooth and more! - Party starts at 7P PETROCK GIVE THE GIFT OF SMOOTH THE SESSION ROOM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 Cruising straight out of the 70s like an old friend comes Pet Rock – the pinnacle of 70s musical excellence. Pet Rock combines some of the most experienced, dedicated and accomplished musical talent the Midwest has to offer to create THE most authentic 70s experience in the nation. Driven by a deep and everlasting love of the iconic and timeless music of the 70s and a (dare
SATCHEL GRANDE SLOWDOWN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 The gentlemen of Satchel have long since established themselves as Omaha’s premier good time, funk, and party band. With shades and pimp
POWER HOUR (STANDUP) BACKLINE COMEDY CLUB Humans are so busy now-a-days, who even has time to laugh? Who has time
to sit down and watch comedians perform their new material? Who has an HOUR to devote to comedy? YOU DO. And that’s why we made Power Hour! This show lines up TEN of the areas best comedians (Omaha/Lincoln) to do 3 minutes of their BEST material. Not their brand new, not their one that lands sometimes, their GREASTEST JOKES THEY HAVE.If you’ve seen them before, you haven’t like this, and if you’ve never seen stand up before WHAT ARE YOU DOING COME SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR OWN TOWN! **This month, THE LAST POWER HOUR OF 2016, we’ve brought back some out of town-ers, and welcome some never before on power hourers!!** This show is hosted by OEAA Comedian of the Year 2016, Rach B. Ware, presenting: Jimmy Putnam, Stephen Smith, Georgia Rae Comstock, Mike Vamosi, Preston Tompkins, David Burdge and MORE! This wouldn’t be a REAL Power Hour, without ALL BEER BEING $3 FOR THE SHOW. You heard me, ALL BEER IS $3 FOR POWER HOUR. I’m starting to think you have an hour free this
we say, fanatical?) dedication to delivering the most uncompromising, loving, and downright accurate 70s tribute experience possible, Pet Rock washes audiences with the cool grooves, smooth moves and timeless tunes of one of the greatest decades of music the world has ever known… Minus the Disco!
mustaches, this nine-piece doesn’t just take the stage, they own it. Keys, percussion, deep bass, clapping, Ćery guitar work and sing-along lyrics make a Satchel show one to remember. The sounds owes a nod to both George Clinton and Steely Dan, yet Satchel manages to not only wear its Just in time for the holidays, PetRock inćuences on its sleeve but to also take is back to give the gift of smooth to all those inćuences and turn them into who love the best of the 70’s smooth something unique. As far as promoting rock. Take your friends, family (over 21 booty-shaking goes, Satchel is the only, please) and guests to The Session undisputed local king! Room Christmas for THE eve-eve More info at http://theslowdown.com/ show in the city! All ages show. Check entry 9P | $5 cover requirements at http://theslowdown. com/All-Ages
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heard and things that have been said by the incoming President. As always we strive to be your source for arts and entertainment, but we’ll also do our best to provide you good features that at times we hope, will be thought provoking, other times funny, but always informative and entertaining With all of the changes on the National to the most important person in our profession. You, our readers. front- some plausible and others less likely, we thought it would be pertinent to focus our inaugural issue on the likelihood of some of the rumors we’ve
Change is in the air. One thing that this \earès election GeĆnitel\ shoZeG us is that there’s a lot of division in this great nation. It’s not the Ćrst time that we’ve faced differences, but it seems to be occurring at a pivotal time in our nation’s history.
Education Under the Trump Administration Looking Ahead %\ $QG\ 5REHUWV
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The potential for a new beginning certainly exists in education. In this case, the coming year may be more of a leap into the Great Unknown.
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That was the theme repeated by Sarah Edwards, Chair of the Teacher Education Department at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Among the unknowns is the possibility of eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, an idea which has been raised by some members of the incoming Trump administration.
is seemingly in play. “There’s so much right now that’s up in the air,” Edwards agreed. “We have the Common Core debate that continues.”
With a newly nominated secretary for the U.S. Department of Education, Betsy DeVos, who is known to support charter schools, and Gov. Pete Ricketts, “It’s hard to say what that would look like, even though public education is a who may want to look at changes and vouchers: “Truly state right constitutionally,” Edwards there are so many balls up in said. She feels something else likely would take its place because the states the air” need a way to talk to each other. In Nebraska, she pointed out, there are magnet schools and Recent years, she pointed out, have public schools that are doing seen unprecedented levels of action the work of charter schools and by the federal government, with the No Child Left Behind Act and then the already provide great school choice in the state. Every Student Succeeds Act. Rather than eliminating the department, Edwards said it’s more likely its role would change again. “Typically that (discussion of elimination) comes from a place of wanting to make a change,” she said. “There’s a frustration of wanting to make a change.” She fully expects something will happen, but: “It will be more about how the alterations are made.” School choice, whether it comes as vouchers or charter schools, is something that again
“I know every year there are bills put forward,” to allow charter schools in Nebraska, Edwards said. But with legislation to allow them in place, neighboring Iowa only has three such schools. Nebraska may not be anxious for change in that area. “I know for sure we have strong public schools right now and we have choice within our public schools and strong private schools,” Edwards stated. “We’re not as volatile”
But, “It will be a fascinating year – or two.” Students will go to school tomorrow, she emphasized, and teachers will continue to meet the needs of kids.
schools,” Edwards said.
Sarah Edwards “I really believe we will still be watching quality education in Nebraska while we’re waiting to see where this will land.’ Not all of the changes that impact students will directly target the classrooms of the nation. Another concern, Edwards acknowledge, is to see what the incoming administration does with the poverty level. “Higher poverty rates lead to higher dropout rates,” she stated, pointing out signiĆcant progress the Omaha Public Schools have done in raising grades and graduation rates. The wrong types of change could reverse that. “If policies at the federal level are not good for families, families will struggle and it will be rećected in the public schools and in the private
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Other changes are in the works at the local level as new leaders are being sought for UNO, OPS, Elkhorn, and Council Bluffs as a university chancellor and school superintendents are moving on or retiring. That impact will be strongly felt on a variety of local task forces that meet on a monthly basis, and soon will have new faces in leadership positions around the table. “Just having them new to their positions at a time when there’s a lot we don’t know,” adds to the sense of the unknown, she said. She Ćnds encouragement and stability in the state’s strong public and private schools, and a strong program in her department that uses coaching and mentoring to prepare new teachers. “We’re seeing literacy rates that are on the rise,” she said, and schools immediately look to correct dips in math skills. “That’s what gives me the security as we look at the unknown.” At the end of the day, Edwards said, teachers and schools will Ćnd a way to meet the needs of kids. “It’s just a matter of how much support they’ll have to get the job done.” As for what happens in Washington, D.C. “They sure could make their (the teachers) jobs a little easier.”
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1onproĆtV in the Age of Trump %\ $QG\ 5oEHUts Focus Staff Anne Hindery is Chief Executive OfĆcer of the NonproĆt Association of the Midlands (NAM), the state association that serves nonproĆts of all sizes and missions. With the change of administration in Washington, D.C., and uncertainty in many areas of the nation, she agreed to take a look at the future with Focus.
current overall spending levels in each state, and per capita caps would allocate funds based on current spending per enrollees. Either way, the details will matter, the way a system is designed could make the difference between being able to sustain much of the state’s Medicaid program, or not. All this said, the truth at this point for all these questions is that we really don’t know. What we do know is that nonproĆts must continue to be passionate advocates and educate elected ofĆcials, at all levels, on the impact of policy changes for the people and communities we all serve.
call to action to make sure that all nonproĆts need to be transparent and be held accountable. From ensuring their Board of Directors is aware of their role in governing the organization to having policies and procedures in place and being followed are critical. I think it’s good for folks to research organizations before donating time or money. Learn about their programs, see who is on the board, compare with an organization that may offer similar services. Two great resources are www.Guidestar.org and/or www. midlandscommunitycompass.org ( a local resource of every 501(c)3 in the state.
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every day many take this for granted. From the clean air we breathe, the arts and entertainment we enjoy, the hospitals where babies are born to the after-school programs our families rely on for their children, nonproĆts create the fabric that makes our communities remarkable.
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(Trump’s) bite is as bad as his bark,” there could be problems. Looking at the Midlands, Goss said the pipeline approvals could be good for the economy, but trade deĆnitely is a concern. The potential of Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad being appointed and approved as ambassador to China is a good signal, Goss suggested.
7KH (FRQRP\ %\ $QG\ 5REHUWV If nothing else this should be interesting. Creighton University’s Ernie Goss holds the MacAllister Chair in Regional Economics and is a Professor of Economics at the Jesuit institution. He is one of the go-to economists for journalists in the Midwest and beyond.
“That’s a win-win,” he emphasized. “They will reduce it,” but he is not sure of the rate, adding the question will be what those corporations then do with those earnings.
“That’s certainly on the table.” The idea of a massive infrastructure build, while it may be needed, is just not going to happen, Goss said. He feels a trillion dollar infrastructure bill, if not paid for, would lead to a .5 percentage increase in the prime rate from the Federal Reserve. There aren’t a lot of shovel-ready projects, he added.
Goss also is looking for a change in the regulatory environment established by the Obama administration, something many view as having had a drag on growth. That means, he said, that the Keystone XL Pipeline and other such projects may get a second look.
“I think Ćrst off, the idea he’s going to expand infrastructure spending at a signiĆcant pace without paying for it isn’t happening,” Goss stated, adding, there is no appetite for it. “It’s going to be paid for . . . by eliminating some deductions,” he predicted. Goss said he feels there’s a 95 percent chance Congress is going to reduce the tax rate on repatriated earnings from overseas.
Brexit in England is one concern and the French may go extreme in terms of sovereignty as well, he said.
While not a fan of the president negotiating individually with companies, Trump’s presence does build conĆdence. “It’s when politics defeats economics,” Goss lamented. “We always lose that battle. “The No. 1 thing is certainly a better As for the recent surge in the stock corporate environment, ” Goss stressed, markets, especially the Dow Jones, Goss “Trade should be pretty non-partisan. which would lower tax rates and said: “I think it is just more optimistic Immigration should be pretty noneliminate some regulations that hurt (feelings) about a higher rate of growth partisan.” businesses. and GDP.”
Most economists, including Goss, are calling for eliminating deductions, he said, adding: “Everybody’s got their own little deductions.”
And, of course, he has been following the rise of Donald Trump, a situation he views with a mixture of feelings.
concern . . . this hyper nationalism.”
He added, the move would be temporary, and it also was done in 2005.
That feeling, he sensed, is based on expected reductions in corporate tax rates. A permanent reduction on corporate tax rates could be expected, he said, but, “Some companies will lose deductions.”
Ernie Goss
“Very pro trade,” is how Goss described the long-term Iowa Republican. “On the ćip side, what does the president do on tariffs?”
And there is the national debt. “At some point you certainly have to consider that,” Goss emphasized. “Certainly (consider) not growing it,”
Another issued he pointed to, which he feels is underplayed, is the nation’s skilled labor shortage. That includes trades like welders and electricians, he pointed out. Many of the individuals who would Ćll those jobs are, or could be, new immigrants. “These are win-win strategies … and I know it’s not popular,” he said. “This is the place everybody on the globe wants to come and work . . . that’s the way it should be.” Too many college grads, from around the world, who study at universities in this region, are sent home and should be a part of the nation’s workforce, Goss stated.
If the fed rate increases, he said, more money from the federal budget would have to go to pay on the debt. His hope is Asked what he would tell the new for a stronger economic growth rate. administration if given a chance, Goss didn’t hesitate. “We’ve been on 8-to-10 years of 2 percent growth. That’s just not good,” he “The best advice is pursue policies that stated. move toward freer and open markets,” Goss emphasized. “That would be for “All those pipelines are probably going to Ideally, the economy (GDP) gets to 3.5 labor and for products.’ or 4 percent. That would increase tax get green-lighted,” he stated. collections and then interest payments could be paid off, no new debt acquired, That’s because the Midwest simply Energy and utilities are sectors of the produces too much food for Americans economy Goss said he expects to beneĆt and the nation could start paying off the to eat, and the idea that we can close debt. from Trump’s policies, and banking also ourselves off works against this part of will do well. Conversely, if tariffs are put the country. Tax and trade policy are not the only on American trade partners, that could components needed to improve the be damaging to agriculture. “You gotta sell it, in China or South economy, Goss explained. Korea, or Vietnam or Brazil.” “Also some export-oriented “My biggest concern by far . . . it’s a huge manufacturing,” Goss said. “If his “In Nebraska, Montana and South Dakota that’s about $8-9 billion,” in investments from TransCanada, Goss said. The Dakota Access pipeline as well and another project in Texas also may be given a new look and new life in the Ćrst half of 2017.
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Smitty’s Garage %\ $QG\ 5oEHUts aQG Focus Staff
satisfy your craving! What started in Norman, Oklahoma, as an idea between three guys about Ćve years ago to have a sports bar with the best burgers and fresh cut fries has turned into a concept that has everything from angus beef to bison, from salads to fork & knife bacon wrapped dogs! With a dozen HD TV’s and decorations right out of your favorite auto repair shop, it’s really perfect for the whole family. “Super family friendly,” is how Jenkins describes Smitty’s Garage.
You’re gonna like Dakota Jenkins. You’re gonna love Smitty’s Garage. You could call it the “Ultimate Man Cave” and Jenkins, the general manager of Smitty’s, would not be offended.
This sports lover’s paradise foregoes all of the standard sports bar decor and hype in favor of your favorite gas station signs and mechanic’s lights. There’s also a full kids’ menu that is priced right and they give the kiddos a free bomb pop with each meal!b So let’s dig in and and see what
than you don’t want to miss out on this! Smitty’s also serves up outstanding Sweet Potato Fries, that are cooked just right. These fries are thick (too many skinny fries out there) and
turkey, cheddar, bacon, tortilla strips, homemade pineapple salsa, and of course, lettuce. A great marriage with the Sriracha ranch dressing. This is a meal of its own and a great salad for all of you lettuce lovers! Book it Dan-O!
“It is,” he nodded in agreement when offered that description.
they have.
If you’ve been trying to Ćnd a place that offers great gourmet burgers and original drinks and craft beers, then look no further as Smitty’s Garage will
If you’re looking to get started, here are some sides and appetizers that are a must. The Guacamole is made fresh every day. If you’re a guac lover like we are,
ćavorful, not overcooked or burnt as happens too often.b Lettuce further entertain you with a salad. In this case it’s the Hawaii 5-0, a creation that includes smoked
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Now, the Hawaii 5-0 with either of the above-mentioned appetizers could be a meal for most of us. But, this is no time to stop with some of the Main Dishes offered at Smitty’s.
There is the Bacon Avocado Ranch Burger. Other major burger joints should take note! This burger is great and the ingredients are Ćrst-rate. The avocados come in large chunks, not smattered on the bun.
beers, there’s something to sooth even the most reĆned drink lovers dream! And don’t forget to try their margaritas, while they may not be a Mexican restaurant, you’ll deĆnitely walk away being glad you did.
Or, the Sticky Finger. Two words in the name, one word to describe it Yum! Sweet jalapeño relish, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits. Think about it, and, Oh! Don’t be afraid of the peanut butter! This is a twist on Elvis’ favorite burger and they’ve nailed it. Packed full of ćavor.
Yes, there’s music, but you don’t have to cover the kids’ ears. “The music is kind of all over,” Jenkins said. While the Focus Omaha staff was checking it out, we heard Alabama Shakes, Talking Heads, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, and Michael Jackson.
Or, let ‘em serve up the Mexi-Cali Dog. It’s heaped full of toppings, and then there’s the bacon-wrapped hot dog. If you like gourmet hot dogs, this is one you don’t want to miss! For those strictly avoiding a diet, we recommend Smitty’s version of Huevos Rancheros. Not diet food, but who cares! A beef patty on top of a tortilla with sour cream, queso, cheese, fresh pico, and chipotle ranch. Creamy and delicious!!
A second Omaha location is expected in the upcoming months. Jenkins calls the markets very similar but says: “Everybody’s more laid back here.” Located next to Oak View Mall, Smitty’s Garage is perfect for a casual date, a place to take the kids, before or after a movie, or really just about any occasion you can imagine. “We get a little bit of everybody,” Jenkins agreed.
Let one of them be you. You won’t be Be sure to come hungry – this is one of disappointed. our two favorite gourmet burger joints in the city. You also should come thirsty.
Over the years different bartenders have created a wide variety of great tasting cocktails that are unique to Smitty’s Garage - tasty, and priced right. New meets old as they offer a unique twist on old favorites with cocktails like the New Old Fashioned, or if new and original is your thing, try the top selling Tropical Smash. You can’t go wrong with the prices. Unlike most larger restaurant chains, Smitty’s drinks are priced right! With shots running $3 and a variety of craft
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StressCoping with the Holidays %\ 7KH )RFXV 6WDII Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. Here are some tips compiled by the Mayo Clinic Staff-
a few to hold on to, and be open to creating new ones. For example, if your adult children can’t come to your house, Ćnd new ways to celebrate together, such as sharing pictures, emails or videos. 4. Set aside differences. Try to accept family members and friends as they are, even if they don’t live up to all of your expectations. Set aside grievances until a more appropriate time for discussion. And be understanding if others get upset or distressed when something goes awry. Chances are they’re feeling the effects of holiday stress and depression, too.
5. Stick to a budget. Before you go gift and food shopping, decide how much money you can afford to spend. Then stick to your budget. Don’t try to buy happiness with an avalanche of gifts. 6. Try these: - Donate to a charity in someone’s name. - Give homemade gifts. - Start a family gift exchange. 7. Plan ahead. Set aside speciĆc days for shopping, baking, visiting friends and other activities. Plan your menus and then make your shopping list. That’ll help prevent last-minute scrambling to buy forgotten ingredients. And make sure to line up help for party prep and
1. Acknowledge your feelings. If someone close to you has recently died or you can’t be with loved ones, realize that it’s normal to feel sadness and grief. It’s OK to take time to cry or express your feelings. You can’t force yourself to be happy just because it’s the holiday season. 2. Reach out. If you feel lonely or isolated, seek out community, religious or other social events. They can offer support and companionship. Volunteering your time to help others also is a good way to lift your spirits and broaden your friendships. 3. Be realistic. The holidays don’t have to be perfect or just like last year. As families change and grow, traditions and rituals often change as well. Choose
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cleanup. 8. Learn to say no. Saying yes when you should say no can leave you feeling resentful and overwhelmed. Friends and colleagues will understand if you can’t participate in every project or activity. If it’s not possible to say no when your boss asks you to work overtime, try to remove something else from your agenda to make up for the lost time. 9. Don’t abandon healthy habits. Don’t let the holidays become a free-forall. Overindulgence only adds to your stress and guilt. 10. Take a breather. Make some time for yourself.
Spending just 15 minutes alone, without distractions, may refresh you enough to handle everything you need to do. Find something that reduces stress by clearing your mind, slowing your breathing and restoring inner calm. Some things may include: - Taking a walk at night and stargazing. - Listening to music. - Getting a massage. - Reading a book. 11. Seek professional help if you need it. Despite your best efforts, you may Ćnd yourself feeling persistently sad or anxious, plagued by physical complaints, unable to sleep, irritable and hopeless, and unable to face routine chores. If these feelings last for a while, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional. Take control of the holidays
holidays.things may include: - Taking a walk at night and stargazing. - Listening to music. - Getting a massage. - Reading a book. 11. Seek professional help if you need it. Despite your best efforts, you may Ćnd yourself feeling persistently sad or anxious, plagued by physical complaints, unable to sleep, irritable and hopeless, and unable to face routine chores. If these feelings last for a while, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional. Take control of the holidays
Don’t let the holidays become something you dread. Instead, take steps to prevent the stress and depression that can descend during the holidays. Learn to recognize your holiday triggers, such as Ćnancial pressures or personal Don’t let the holidays become something demands, so you can combat them you dread. Instead, take steps to prevent before they lead to a meltdown. With the stress and depression that can a little planning and some positive descend during the holidays. Learn to thinking, you can Ćnd peace and joy recognize your holiday triggers, such as during the holidays. Ćnancial pressures or personal demands, so you can combat them before they lead to a meltdown. With a little planning and some positive thinking, you can Ćnd peace and joy during the
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accusation of sexual misconduct is so heinous that there was no need even to interview the alleged wrongdoer before expelling him. (An informal meeting did occur, but only after the investigation was completed.) The expulsion occurred even though the victim herself had not originally accused that particular student. The expelled student’s offense was to have helped set up video for a consensual sex encounter that was Weird Quantities Recently in the (without consent) live-streamed. (The News (1) Price tag for one round of a 155mm projectile shot from the Navy’s Department of Education accepted a settlement in which Wesley agreed USS Zumwalt: $800,000. (2) Trees killed in California by the now-5-year- to revamp its code of student rights.) [Washington Post, 10- 13-2016] old drought: 102,000,000. (3) Recent Ćnding of “water” farthest from the Recent AOarming +eaGOines Earth’s surface: 621 miles down (one-- “Man Mixing LSD and Cough Syrup third of the way to the Earth’s “core”). Saves Dog From Imaginary Fire” (4) Odds that Statistics Lecturer Nicholas Kapoor (FairĆeld University, (WNYT-TV, Albany, N.Y.), 10-152016). (Panicked, he had Ćrst sought FairĆeld, Connecticut) said he played help from neighbors -- who were against in buying a $15 Powerball unpersuaded by the sight of a Ćreless ticket: 1 in 913,129 (but he won $100,000!). (5) Speed police calculated Ćre.) Hector Faire, 19, reaching in an Oklahoma police chase: 208 mph (but -- “Santa Claus Speaks Out Against North Pole Ban of Marijuana Sales” they got him, anyway). (6) Different (KTUU-TV, Anchorage) (Cannabis is languages spoken by children in Buffalo, New York, public classrooms: legal in Alaska unless towns ban it, and 85. [Washington Post, 11-8-2016] [Los the legally-named Mr. Claus needs it for cancer pain.) Angeles Times, 11-18-2016] [New Scientist, 11-23-2016] [ABC News, 11-14-2016] [Fox News, 11-16-2016] -- “Dog On Loose Causes Sheep To Have Sex With Their Sisters in Walton [Buffalo News, 11-27-2016] On The Hill” (The wild dog has wrecked a planned mating program, leaving +arGO\ 1eeG a %reathaO\]er female sheep to canoodle with each (1) Michelle Keys, 35, among those other) (Surrey Mirror, Redhill, England, joyously caught up in Iowa’s upset 9-22- 2016) win over highly ranked Michigan in football in November and celebrating Least Competent Artists that night in Iowa City, was slurring and incoherent and told police she was -- Apparently the plan by a 33-year-old certain she was standing in Ames, Iowa unlicensed, un-car-registered driver (120 miles away), and had just watched in Perth, Australia, in November to keep from being stopped by police was the “Iowa State - Arizona” game (a to print “POLICE” in large, “ofĆcial”matchup not played since 1968). (She looking letters on the sides of her registered .225) (2) A 38-year-old white Hyundai, using a blue dry-erase woman was arrested in Springwood, board marker. (She was, of course, Australia, in November when police quickly stopped by police.) [Yahoo stopped her car at 3 a.m. at an News (Australia), 11-21-2016] intersection -- with a children’s swing set wedged onto the roof of her SUV. -- A woman in a quiet north (She had shortly before mistakenly Minneapolis neighborhood told driven through someone’s back yard reporters she became fearful after and through the swing set.) (.188.) [Deadspin, 11-13-2016] [Queensland seeing a large swastika spraypainted on a garage door down a nearby alley police website, 11-22-2016] (just after election day!). (Problem: The base “X” of the correct design has Perspective “hooks” that should always extend “Sexually-based offenses,” a TV show to the right, clockwise; three of the intones, are “particularly heinous,” Minneapolis “artist’s” awkwardly hook but to the small Delaware liberal arts left.) [City Pages (Minneapolis), 11-29Wesley College (according to the U.S. 2016] Department of Education) even an charge (against a woman on a crowded train) dramatically downgraded. “Actually,” the man indignantly told the judge, he is not a pervert -- but just a pickpocket (a lesser crime). The victim had testiĆed that the man had brushed against her for “3 seconds” and not the “30” she originally told police. [The Smoking Gun, 11-10-2016] [Rocket News via Sankei West, 11-18-2016]
speaking, thus concluded that as males grow bigger penises, females grow bigger brains to outsmart them.) [National Post (Toronto), 11-24- 2016] Recurring Themes Whistleblower goes to jail; responsible industry executives make millions. Long-time Mississippi environmental activist Tennie White is 27 months into a 40-month sentence (for “falsifying” three $150 tests in her laboratory), but high-ranking executives at the KerrMcGee chemical conglomerate made millions on the case White helped expose: leakage of cancer-causing creosote into communities, including White’s Columbus, Mississippi, neighborhood. A detailed investigation by TheIntercept.com in November %\ &KXFN 6KHSKHUG noted the executives’ brilliant response to the 25,000 creosote LEAD STORY -lawsuits nationwide: put all the liability Radical dentistry was on display in into one outlying company (eventually November in London’s Science Gallery, going bankrupt) but selling off, highly where installations offered “artproĆtably, the rest of the Ćrm. [The science collaborations” -- including Intercept, 11-25-2016] Taiwan artist Kuang-Yi Ku’s “Fellatio ModiĆcation Project.” Former dentist Compelling Explanations Texas is Ku, complaining that textbooks on among the most enthusiastic states mouths tragically under-regard their for jailing low-income arrestees who value in sex, created (the ordinary cannot pay a money bail, especially way) a custom retainer for the client’s during devastating family hardships, mouth but then added rubber “bumps” and the four Houston bail magistrates and “cones” and “ribs” and “ripples” are particularly harsh, according to a that might be pleasing to a partner. recent report of the Texas Organizing [New Scientist, 11-7-2016] Project. After hearing one Ćnancially overwhelmed woman beg sarcastically Suspicions ConĆrmeG that $1,000 bail is “nothing” next Evolution, according to scientists, to her other bills, unsympathetic likely explains why some “prey” magistrate Joe Licata shrugged, “It’s develop defense mechanisms to avoid nothing to me, either. It’s job security.” “predators,” i.e., the prey who fail to [Houston Press, 11-16-2016] develop them are unable to procreate (because they’re dead), but a team of Pervert -- Or Not (1) When police scientists from Sweden and Australia in Port Orange, Florida, arrested recently concluded that something Anthony Coiro, 76, in November, he similar happens in a species of Ćsh admitted that he had a stash of “crazy” in which males mate basically by pornography, some featuring children. huge-appendaged rape. Growing nine However, he adamantly insisted, “I’m generations of the species in the lab, not a pedophile. I’m just a pervert,” the researchers concluded that the adding, “a law-abiding pervert.” He females who can avoid the “rapist” faces 52 counts. (2) In November in evolve larger brains than those who Osaka, Japan, an unnamed arrestee fall victim. (Researchers, loosely apparently had his sexual molestation
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7KH 3DVVLQJ 3DUDGH (1) In November, a court in Christchurch, New Zealand, ordered the local police to “undo” the 493 bottles’ worth of liquor they had recently poured down the city’s drain after raiding an unlicensed bar. The court said the police must pay a pumping company to recall the hooch because of environmental regulations. (2) In November, the Littleton, Colorado, city government, faced with the need to “blot” sticky tar on 120 streets whose potholes it was Ćlling, bypassed expensive “detackiĆers” in favor of stufĆng toilet paper over the tar, causing the streets to have a trick-or-treat look. [The Press (Christchurch), 11-4-2016] [Denver Post, 11-3-2016] $ 1HZV RI WKH :HLUG &ODVVLF )HEUXDU\
An estimated 3.2 million kids ages 5-12 take mixed-martial-arts classes, training to administer beatdowns modeled after the adults’ Ultimate Fighting Championships, according to a January (2013) report in ESPN magazine, which proĆled the swaggering, Mohawked Derek “Crazy” RayĆeld, 11, and the meek, dollclutching Ćghting machine, Regina “The Black Widow” Awana, 7. Kids under age 12 Ćght each other without regard to gender, and blows above the collarbone, and on the groin, kidneys, and back are prohibited. “Crazy” delivered merciless forearm chest smashes before the referee intervened, and the Black Widow won her match in less than a minute via arm-bar submission. Parental involvement is said to be either “fear” of their child’s getting hurt or “encouragement” to be meaner. [ESPN The Magazine, 1-7-2013] Thanks This Week to Seth Franklin, and to the News of the Weird Board of Editorial Advisors. COPYRIGHT 2016 CHUCK SHEPHERD
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College Basketball
For example, Sunday’s 102-96 overtime win against Cal-State Fullerton was nothing out of the ordinary. With the transition to Division 1 complete, the Mavericks played a brutal nonconference schedule that included games at Southern Cal (yes – the Trojans), Kansas State, Iowa (where they scored 98 and won), at Iowa State, and at Pitt.
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Tim Miles continues to rebuild, or is it re-invent, the Nebraska basketball program. There are signs %\ $QG\ 5REHUWV of hope, and no one can accuse him of trying to build the easy way with a soft The 20016-2017 college basketball nonconference slate. That season is already about one-third in the also translates to losses as he builds a books and conference play begins with talent base that has not been aided by or before the New Year. Time to catch a graduate transfer and the early NBA up on our three local Division One men’s defection by a player who has yet to see teams that give us plenty of excitement the League. during the frigid days and nights of winter. That frustration is building as on Sunday the Huskers fell to Gardner-Webb, &UHLJKWRQ %OXHMD\V a school that once was a community college and most people couldn’t Ćnd Well, that wasn’t quite the way they on the map. In reality, GW is a member planned it, but the good guys got a win of the Big South, but a team NU should on Saturday night. handle. Creighton is 12-0, ranked No. 9 in the country – a tie for the best in program history - and quite possibly on the way to the Bluejays’ best season ever. That almost went down the drain when Oral Roberts came to town, coached by Scott Sutton, the son of CU coaching legend and Hall-of-Famer Eddie Sutton. Creighton escaped that game with a 66-65 win, then headed to the desert and beat Arizona State of the Pac 12 by a 96-85 margin as Marcus Foster dropped 29 on the Sun Devils. At 12-0, it’s Creighton’s best start to a season since 2003-2004. There are areas where this team needs to improve, but the move to the Big East has brought with it a completely different caliber of athlete. Creighton has a nation’s best six wins over teams from what The Big East calls “The Football Five” conferences. These guys are fun to watch and could play into March. Next game: Seton Hall in Omaha on Dec. 28.
Entering conference play with a 7-6 record after Wednesday’s 94-75 loss at Pitt, they are battle tested and should do well in the Summit League. That will likely be a one-bid league come NCAA Tournament time, meaning the Mavs would have to win the conference tournament to get an invitation to The Big Dance. Some improvement on defense would help, but you have to believe they will have a legitimate shot. Next game: At South Dakota on Dec. 29.
The Runnin’ Bulldogs from Boiling Springs, N.C., (like I said) topped the young Cornhuskers 70-62. It may be time for a youth movement, as some of Miles’ best talent is young and a couple players, quite honestly, don’t have to be guarded. Miles is likeable and by most accounts can coach, but his seat is starting to get warm. The team took a step in the right direction on Tuesday with a win over Southern U. 81-76 as freshman Jeriah Horne led the team with a career-high 18 points. There is some young talent on the team, and it’s good to see them on the ćoor. If that continues to happen, and they grow up fast, the conference season could get interesting. Next game: At Indiana on Dec. 28.
812 0DYHULFNV Promoted as Omaha’s team, the Omaha Mavericks as they are now billed feature several local players and lots of offense.
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