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VOLUME 4 ISSUE 5 | FEBRUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 11 | 2020 ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, PERSONAL FINANCE, & MUSIC NEWSWEEKLY

LIVE

Market Relief Rally

Marcey Yates

LOCAL

HEALTH

The Credentials

Cranberries

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EVENTS

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SPORTS

Husker Basketball By Focus Omaha Creighton Men’s Basketball Wins at #8 Villanova, Returns to Rankings By Focus Omaha Mavericks’ Home Win Streak Stopped With 81-80 Loss to USD ! By Focus Omaha

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REVIEWS

The strong U.S. consumer conĆdence led a market relief rally By Focus Omaha Sponsored

By Blue Capitol Wealth

This week’s top ten events you don’t want to miss! By Focus Omaha

Brush Up at O’Leaver’s Pub By Tatiana Ballinger

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Culxr House, Marcey Yates Band By Tatiana Ballinger

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REAL ESTATE

Housing Affordability By Focus Omaha Sponsored By Eric Cano

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HEALTH

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Cranberries By Focus Omaha & Omaha Science Cafe - “Cognitive Functioning in Former Football Players”By Focus Omaha Heart Health Tour – Free Biometric Screenings

Culxr House, Marcey Yates By Tatiana Ballinger

HAPPY HOUR

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

Focus is your FREE Arts, Entertainment, Health, Personal Finance, & Music Newsweekly. We’ve brought all of these elements together for the Ćrst time, all in one weekly format. Our goal is to provide you, the customer, with the best possible publication to suit all of your needs.

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GRAND OPENING FOR OMAPOD STUDIOS PODCASTING STUDIO Thursday, February 6, 4pm-6pm Modern Work Suites & Studios 8790 F Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 Omaha’s Newest Premier Podcasting Studio will be opening on February 6th, 2020.

The event will kickoff with a one of a kind Networking Mixxer at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy quality conversations with individuals of all sorts, delicious food and drinks. We will be rafćing off the opportunity to win a FREE entirely engineered Podcast show for 3 months (4 hours a month - $1080 Value) To enter answer the three questions on this event page and make sure to enter when you arrive at the event - multiple entries are allowed!

Opening of Omaha’s Premier Podcasting Studio, OmaPod Studios.

BENSON FIRST FRIDAY ( .ofĆcial eYent. ) Friday, February 7, 5pm BFF Omaha, 2729 N 62nd St, Omaha Bundle up for BFF! When you’re shufćing from gallery to gallery, pop in to one of the Benson bars and restaurants for something to warm you up from the inside out! [while savin’ on drinks with your BFF Membership ;) ]

OPENINGS AND EVENTS: (7 - 10PM) @ Petshop Opening Reception: #wip with Amplify Arts BFF Membership Drive! BFF]] #7!!!

Issue Release Party! 6 - 10pm @ Burrito EnYy & TeTuila Bar Contemporary abstract artist Marissa Schulte & DJ Nick Bliss @ Ted & Wally’s Ultra-Premium Homemade Ice Cream n Benson

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT Mardi Gras Mask Making 7-9pm Don’t have a BFF Membership or need to For more information on BFF’s 2020 Youth renew?!? We’ve got you covered! Stop by Engagement, visit https://www.facebook.

PETSHOP (2727 N 62nd St) from 6-10pm com/groups/bffyouthoutreach/ to signup in person! And you get to walk @ ReYiYal Guest Megan Schroll Art Plus, out with *NEW SWAG* and a *NEW PINK free soy wax candles for BFF members!

PLASTIC MEMBERSHIP CARD* PLUS learn @ Daisy Jones’ Locker about new “A La Carte� ways to support your Artist Showcase: Savannah Savick Find out about the podcasting Ćeld, the favorite BFF program! studio, it’s goals, as well meet the people @ The Little Gallery Benson MORE INFO: www.bffomaha.org/friend making it happen!

Hatch Opening Reception @ The HideAway Erotic Art Show Thanks to Modern Work Suites & Studios & WHAT’S YOUR FOCUS? @ Citylight Arts Project The Walman Bros. for sponsoring The Grand Sovia e Bossemeyer @ The Sydney February Group Art Show BeneĆting ARHC @ Jake’s Cigars Nathaniel Ruleaux @ Edward Jones-Financial AdYisor: Brett Drake Featured artist, Ramon Gu]man JILLIAN MAYER: TIMESHARE CATALOGUE RELEASE PARTY Thursday, January 30, 6:30-8:30pm Bemis Center, 724 S. 12th St., Omaha SANTIAGO CAL January 25-March 2 Union for Contemporary Art, 2423 N. 24th This exhibit features works by sculpture artist Santiago Cal. Born in Beli]e, Cal has had exhibitions in Barcelona, Taipei, Havana, Auckland, and New York, as well as other cities. www.u-ca.org

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JEREMY CANIGLIA: INTO PURER LIGHT February 1 Lied Art Gallery, 2500 California Plz Figurative paintings and illustrations by artist Jeremy Caniglia will emphasi]e the human condition through imaginative realism, portraiture, and concept art. (Through March 8, 2020) calendar.creighton.edu/ Martha HorYay January 4- February 22 Modern Arts Midtown, 3615 Dodge St. This exhibit features new work by artist Martha Horvay, as well as pieces from the Modern Arts Midtown Collection. modernartsmidtown.com EFFECTS OF PTSD February 1-March 30 Fred Simon Gallery, 1004 Farnam St. This exhibit features works by artist Eli]abeth Boutin that explore the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. artscouncil. nebraska.gov BANANA SPLIT February 22-24 Split Gallery, 2561 LeaYenworth St. One of Omaha’s newest galleries invites guests to view this erotic art show. https://split.gallery/ 30 AMERICANS Feb. 2-May 5 Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St. Over 60 works by contemporary AfricanAmerican artists focus on important issues of racial, gender, and sexual identity; ongoing narratives of racial inequality in the United States; poverty; racial stereotyping; and the power of protest. Admission: $10 adults, $5 college students, free for members and ages 17 or younger. https://joslyn.org

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VALENTINE STORY TIME WITH PEPPA Saturday, February 8, 1pm- 2pm Learning Express of Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 Stop by for a Valentine’s Story Time with none other than your favorite British !! Peppa Pig gave a Valentine to her best friend Zoe Zebra and found the true meaning of Valentines Day and wants to share it with you FIRST FRIDAY: HOLLYWOOD Friday, February 7, 5:30pm-8pm Union PaciĆc Museum and Council Bluffs Public Library Union PaciĆc Museum, 200 Pearl St, CB Lights! Camera! Action!

- Dress in your fanciest red carpet duds and join us as the railroad goes to the movies! We’ll have crafts, games, snacks, movie magic, and much more!

- Kick back with some popcorn and check out some of our favorite railroad movies - Read a story with Council Bluffs Public Library - Walk the red carpet in your best Hollywood style and strike a pose

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- Or play papara]]i and snap a glamorous photo - Test your acting skills in a game of Charades - -oin Radio Theatre Omaha to see Ćrst hand how important sound is to movies - Learn about nature with Pottawattamie County Conservation. As always, First Friday Night at the Museum is free and open to all.

Valentine’s Day Family Swim Friday, February 7, 7pm Mockingbird Hills Community Center 10242 Mockingbird Dr., Omaha Bring the whole family out to a fun night of swimming and crafts!! $1 per person MAKE VALENTINE SLIME Monday, February 10, 11am Learning Express of Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 Will you be my Valen-slime?

Make your very own strawberry scented Valentine Slime to take home and share the love!

NATURE CONNECTS®:

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ART WITH LEGO® BRICKS Saturday, January 18, 9am Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St., Omaha January 18 through May 10, 9am - 5pm Sean Kenney’s fourth indoor exhibit at Laurit]en Gardens features some fantastic NEW pieces, including a coral reef, a snow leopard, and a disappearing rhino, as well as a couple of old favorites. Compare your wing span to a beautiful monarch butterćy, stand tall with a striped ]ebra and a horned wildebeest, count the colors on a chameleon, go paw-to-paw with a polar bear and make a splash with a sea turtle. Inspired by nature and built from nearly 800,000 LEGO® pieces, this indoor exhibit features 13 displays with larger-than-life sculptures that represent endangered animals and build awareness for the conservation of all living things.

Don’t miss the “Play and Let it Stay station,” where visitors of all ages can create, take apart, tinker, build and grow together.

This blockbuster exhibit is included with admission, $10+tax for adults, $5+tax for children 3-12 and free for garden members and children under three. www.lakeshorelearning.com science to the test while we create our very eventbrite ticket link on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/

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Center. Hoyt’s work will debut at OCM during the Ćnal week of the êAmerican to =an]ibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far” exhibit.

KIDS EAT FREE ON MONDAYS* Moday’s in February! *one free meal per adult qualifying purchase, subject to change at anytime.

Hector’s, 1201 S. 157th St., Omaha, NE 68130

There are many ways local families can participate in. Workshops are open to the public and are open to all ages.

DIGGIN’ DINOS Open through April 11, 2020 Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S 20th St. 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-si]ed 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.

Workshops Jan. 30 - Attend a workshop at Omaha Children’s Museum from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (admission into the museum is necessary). The vision for the workshop is to create a connection between food, natural dye materials, and stories.

TBD - Workshop will be announced soon.

OUR JOURNEY TO HERE Open through April 2020 Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S 20th St. Artist Victoria Hoyt will use stories, photos and artifacts from local families as inspiration for a new textile work that will be displayed at Omaha Children’s Museum and other Omaha venues. To collect a wide variety of stories and family histories, OCM and Hoyt will work with the Union for Contemporary Art, Lutheran Family Services and The Intercultural Senior

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5 The Happy Hippie Hour with Carrie Jean The Down Under Lounge, 3pm Vinyl Happy Hour, The Green Room, 3pm Dr. Webb, The Down Under Lounge, 4:20pm

Omaha Home And Garden Expo CHI Health Center, 5pm

Product Skills: Apple Watch, Apple Store Village Pointe, 3:30pm

Ingested Anniversary Tour, Lookout Lounge, 6p

Mace Hathaway, The Cove Lounge, 5pm

Grace O]one Lounge, 6:30pm

Wine Tasting, Vino Mas, 5pm

First Anniversary Concert, Featuring Omaha’s Finest Artists, The Jewel, 6:30pm

All Night Trio, The Jewell, 6:30pm Daddy Mac & The Flak, Bogie’s West, 7pm

Brains & Brews Weekly Trivia Kros Strain Brewing Company, 6pm

Rich Patton, Vino Mas, 6:30pm

Jam Sessions, Vino Mas, 6pm

Trivia at Apple Jacks at the Patch Pioneer Trail Orchard, 7pm

TRAVIS, 4 decades of Soul, R&B, and Funk The Jewell, 6:30pm

The Mitch Jordan Jukebox Special: Vol. 2: Hard Knock Rawks, The B. Bar, 7pm

The Brits, O]one Lounge, 6:30pm

Music Bingo, Therapy Bar, 7pm

Magick K, Therapy Bar and Grill, 7pm

Extreme Music Bingo, The New Frontier Bar, 7pm

Trivia, Thunderhead Brewing Downtown, 7pm

Jason Aldean with Morgan Wallen and Riley Green, CHI Health Center, 7:30pm

America’s Pub 4ui] LOCAL Beer, Patio, & Kitchen Millard, 7pm Trivia at the Observatory, 7pm Sawyer Jay, Therapy Bar, 7pm Open Mic / Jam at Apple Jacks at the Patch Pioneer Trail Orchard, 7pm Trivia, Bärchen Beer Garden, 7:30pm Trivia, Clancy’s Pub, 7:30pm RUN RIVER NORTH, New Dialogue, The Zooeys, Slowdown, 8pm Open Mic with Host Aly Peeler The Down Under Lounge, 8pm Trivia, Twisted Post Bar, 8pm

Joe List, Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30pm The OfĆce Trivia, The Cove, 8pm

Onesie Pub Crawl Omaha, 12pm Wine Tasting, Vino Mas, 12pm Blue Society of Omaha presents, The Bel Airs The Jewell, 6pm Latin Night, Empire Room, 6pm Charie alley, Vino Mas, 7pm Vince Swaney Band, Harney Street Tavern, 8pm The MudPuddles and The Shineys, Infusion Little Bohemia Beer Hall, 8pm Wicked Fun, Starskys Bar N Grill, 8pm THE RIFFS , Therapy Bar & Grill, 8pm

Trivia, Rathskeller Bier Haus,8pm

DEATHGOD, J. Crum, Kenny Bar], Rosalita, Yadda Man, Slowdown, 8:30pm

Chop Suey (System of A Down Tribute) The Waiting Room, 8pm

All Night Trio, The Jewell, 8:30pm

Daddy Mac and the Flak!

The New Frontier Bar, 8:30pm

JUSTIN STONE Ryan Oakes, Vic Sage, Slowdown, 8pm R&B Thursday featuring Sherri MC The Omaha Lounge, 8:30pm

Women Who Rock - concert series American Dream, 9pm

Chad Lee and Special Ladies Night Giveaway Copacabana Cocktail Lounge, 9pm

House Party, Bar 415, 9pm

Karaoke, Moe and Curly’s, 9pm

Women’s Open Mic, Pageturners Lounge, 9m

Karaoke hosted by Joe Sal]enbrenner Brokedown Palace, 9pm

Karaoke & DJ, Retro Rewind, 9pm Chris Shelton, Dubliner Pub, 9:30pm

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Joe List, Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30pm

Ja]] Brunch, Culxr House, 11am

White Wolf T-Shirt // N’Eight M Sic // Peter Earl Midwest Mindspill: Omaha Barley Street Tavern, 8:30pm Lookout Lounge, 8:30pm

Comedy Open Mic, Barley Street Tavern, 9pm

Bio & Beers, Infusion Brewing Co., 4:30pm

The Arena (Improv), The Backline, 7pm

Omaha Home And Garden Expo CHI Health Center, 10am

MC Down Under Presents MC Laughs!

The Down Under Lounge, 8pm

Matt Cox Residency, Harney Street Tavern, 9pm

The Hugged & Unplugged HH Acoustic Jam The Down Under Lounge, 4pm

Skilet From Ashes to New Tour, Sokol Auditorium, 7pm

The Shidiots|Old Empires|Cordial Spew| American Pub 4ui], Rathskeller Bier Haus, 8pm Wyldra, Lookout Lounge, 8pm

Batman Trivia, The Waiting Room, 8:30pm

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6

Cody Jinks, Ralston Arena, 7pm

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8

“Touch Of Grey� Brokedown Palace, 11pm

FRIDAY F EBRUARY 7 Omaha Home And Garden Expo CHI Health Center, 11am

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Fishheads, O]one Lounge, 9pm DJ Tay Westberry & DJ Ivan Alfare] Parliament Pub Downtown, 9pm

Getting Ice From The Fridge / Bear the Bandit / The Dancing Dead, Barley Street Tavern, 9pm Vince Swaney Band, Harney Street Tavern, 9pm Eckophonic, O]one Lounge, 9pm DJ Sam EC, Parliament Pub Downtown, 9pm

DJ Pink Bunny, Parliament Pub West, 9pm

One2Go at Two Fine Irishmen, 9pm

Elevate, Reverb Lounge, 9pm

Bob Marley Birthday Bash w/ Rhythm Collective & Friends, DJ Stryker, The Bishops, Slowdown, 9pm

Blue House, Whiskey Roadhouse, 9pm

The Rush Tribute Project, The Waiting Room, 9pm DJ K DuB & UFC 247, The Cove, 9pm Damien McCarthy, Dubliner Pub, 9:30pm Daniel And The Deliverance Harney Street Tavern, 9:30pm Jerry Pranksters The Down Under Lounge, 9:30pm

Slow Stoics w/ Cru] Control The Down Under Lounge, 9pm The 402 Band, Whiskey Roadhouse, 9pm Grunge Pop, American Dream, 9:30pm

Damien McCarthy, Dubliner Pub, 9:30pm Joe List, Funny Bone, 9:30pm The Dive Kings ~ Side Piece ~ Faded O’Leaver’s Pub, 10pm

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9 Omaha Home And Garden Expo CHI Health Center, 11am The Abduction from the Seraglio Orpheum Theatre, 2pm Sacred Gospel Singer’s CD Release Judah Kingdom Center, 4pm Jus. B, Soul R&B Vocalist, The Jewell, 6:30pm Boo]e Bingo, The Down Under Lounge, 8pm Karaoke, The Down Under Lounge, 10pm

MONDAY FEBRUARY 10 Kickass Movie Monday, The Down Under Lounge, 3pm O]one Big Band w Sebastian An]aldo, O]one Lounge, 6pm Poker Nights at Big Red, 7pm Open Mic, Barley Street, 9pm Lovefool | CC’s Moonday Cabaret The Down Under Lounge, 9pm

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11 Plan B, O]one Lounge, 6pm Line Dance Lessons at Bogies West, 6:30pm Open Jam, Barley Street Tavern, 7pm Open Mic, Culxr House, 7pm Fortunes Fool, Lookout Lounge, 7pm Science Cafe, Slowdown, 7pm Live Open Jam, Therapy Bar, 7pm America’s Pub 4ui], The Tavern, 7pm Spencer’s Trivia, Down Under, 8pm Open MIc, Brokedown Palace, 8:30p Open Mic, The New Frontier Bar, 9pm Dylan’s Duets Karaoke The Down Under Lounge, 10pm

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Focus is proud to announce that it is now including the Lincoln market into the fold. We will be bringing the same emphasis on local happenings and events as we have in Omaha.

We are proud to be the ONLY independently owned newsweekly in the entire metro area!

FINANCE It is important to stay on top of the major local issues that can impact your bottom line. Not your everyday ćuff to Ćll some space. We will include stock tips, national issues that impact the local economy, and

We strive to live up to the motto the Wall Street Journal once stated when referring to weeklies as the “Watchdogs of the Community,” while providing all the latest arts and entertainment coverage in Omaha, and now Lincoln, and surrounding areas.

Here is a breakdown of our sections: FEATURES The stories you have wanted to read. Focus on Ćnding them here.

more. Updates printed weekly and presented digitally on social media. Download the app for free on your smartphone by searching There are no sacred cows in this paper. We ask “Focusomaha.” We make it convenient to stay informed. hard questions, we get to the issues and let you know the facts. No bias. Straight down to the middle.

Let us be your guide.

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FOCUS ON LIVE AND LOCAL Omaha and Lincoln have been in the music spotlight nationally as the center for indie rock. Step into a club any night of the week to hear a wide variety of independently produced music from folk to reggae. Tribute bands, touring bands, nostalgia and cutting edge- it’s all in Focus. These acts Ćnd their way into our pages and our multiple digital and print platforms every week.

World-class talent Ćnds its way to Omaha and Lincoln on a regular basis. We are no longer a ćy-over state. Stay in the loop with our weekly coverage of arts and music in your area.

SPORTS As the hub for the greatest college fan base, UNL for Husker football, UNO for Mavericks, and Creighton for basketball, we rely on enjoying sports updates.

ARTS Focus is your one-stop-shop for arts and theater. The Omaha metro has a thriving arts community. From gallery openings to the latest reviews on movies and local theater, Focus will be your Ćrst stop to Ćnd out where to go and what to do in and around Omaha. We have proĆles from local artists, movie and theater reviews, and much more.

Focus with us on music in Omaha and Lincoln. Focus on our arts and entertainment.

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FAMILY We want families to be able to Focus on what is important in their area when they go out to explore. Search where to go that is appropriate for all ages in our Focus on Family section.

Stay Focused on events that are fun for the whole family.

As always, we are proud to continue being your total events guide.

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OPS All-City Music Festival

By Focus Omaha

The Omaha Public School’s All-City Music Festival series has been presented nearly without interruptions since 1949 and is reputed to be the oldest continuous running festival of its kind in the country.

The 71st annual festival will include students from 7 high schools, 12 middle schools, and 63 elementary schools.

The Saturday evening performance on February 8, 2020, will consist of the: *All-City Middle School Band

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*All-City Middle School Orchestra *All-City High School Orchestra *All-City High School Band The Sunday afternoon performance on February 9, 2020, will consist of the: *All-City 6th Grade Choir *All-City Middle School Choir *All-City High School Choir Tickets at TicketOmaha.com

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Also, you can stream the latest Marcey Yates music on all platforms, “Landing Gear,” released in 2019, contemporary indie old school hip hop.

Culxr House, Marcey Yates

By Tatiana Ballinger

Visit www.culxr.house for more information about collaboration plans and thoughtful inquiry for booking an upcoming event and membership at the hub.

Marcey Yates is a hip hop artist and producer born and raised in Omaha and founder of Culxr House, a nonproĆt community center nestled in North Omaha that offers sliding scale workshops and memberships for curious and motivated entrepreneurs and artists of all ages, founded in 2019. These efforts deliver the information needed to build skills for the worlds of DIY, not just to traverse barriers of glass ceilings.

His space offers the use of musical equipment from pianos to guitars, and takes donations for these items to be used by the community.

Culxr House hosts touring musical artists across genres twice a month and open mics on Tuesdays. “We are an indie stop for sure!” says Yates in email correspondence for Focus readers, “Just had three last week from Tennessee, Florida, and Kansas City.”

“Culxr House offers audio services and event space for small businesses, community organi]ations, and artists,” says Yates as they explain that the purpose of Culxr House is to simply nurture the rebuilding of North Omaha with the conĆdence to create art and businesses.

“In the past, resource centers and opportunities have left (the neighborhood) and no investment was made (to strengthen communities),” says Yates, “Poverty came as a result,” in regards to a seemingly notorious blight of North Omaha as seen in the documentary, “Out of Omaha.”

Focus on future collaborations with other North Omaha projects like 101.3 FM, Mind and Soul Radio. Culxr House also hosts popup shops for vendors of fashion, vinyl records, and much more. Focus on past and future events held at Culxr House by following the thriving center on social media. It “is a DIY independent platform for cultural artists,” as it reads in their Youtube bio, and open by nature to a variety of embellishments.

Marcey Yates has opened a safe space to turn art into an economic opportunity as stated on the website. Focus on selective, meaningful afĆliations of this Omaha native who supports and believes in his community.

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Housing Affordability

By Focus Omaha

As American communities confront low housing inventory and a prevailing lack of affordable housing options, the National Association of Realtors® will host an all-day event evaluating potential solutions to a problem plaguing markets across the country. NAR’s second annual Policy Forum will bring together hundreds of industry stakeholders, policymakers and academic experts to offer their unique insight on America’s housing market at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, February 6.

accessory dwelling units, ]oning issues and the importance of tax incentives for homeownership. Department of Housing and Urban Development Interim Deputy Secretary Brian Montgomery will also address the group during a lunchtime keynote address. Visit nar.realtor/ events/nar-policy-forum for a full agenda and to learn more about the event.

NAR and its 1.4 million members have made housing affordability one of the association’s top advocacy priorities in 2020. Panel sessions at the forum will discuss access to credit, racial homeownership gaps and tax policy affecting affordable housing and home-ownership. NAR will also unveil new research papers regarding

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Cranberries

By Focus Omaha

Cranberries are not one of the first berries that tend to roll off the tongue when you think of super berries, but are often the first ones to be referenced for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s).

CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

INGREDIENTS 1 lb.bcranberries (fresh or frozen) 1 2 c.bdried apricots, quartered 1 tsp.bfinely grated orange ]est 1 c.bfresh orange juice Cranberries contain A-type proanthocyanidins 1 2 c.bgranulated sugar (PACs) which interfere with the bacteria’s 1 tbsp.bbalsamic vinegar ability to stick to the bladder wall, reducing b the likelihood of infection. Some experiments DIRECTIONS show cranberries also keep antibiotic •In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, resistances from developing. apricots, ]est, juice, and sugar. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, They also rank just under blueberries (often stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst called the Granddaddy of antioxidants which and sauce has thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. we learned more about last week) in their b antioxidant potency. Some research also •Remove from heat and stir in balsamic vinegar. shows that people who consume cranberries Serve warm or at room temperature. have lower levels ofbC-reactive protein, a CRANBERRY BALSAMIC CHICKEN blood marker of inflammation, which is a INGREDIENTS known trigger of premature aging, chronic 1 tbsp.bolive oil illness, and cognitive decline.

1 lb.bskin-on, bone-in chicken thighs Cranberries have lots of Vitamin C- one cup 2 tbsp.bbutter has about 19% of the RDA, which is beneficial 1 2 c.bfresh cranberries during cold season.

1 3 c.bbalsamic vinegar 2bcloves garlic, minced The same compounds that prevent bacteria bsprigs rosemary from sticking to the bladder wall, also keep 2 tsp.bthyme leaves the little buggers from sticking to surfaces 1 tbsp.bbrown sugar like teeth and gums, which helps fight gum Zest of 1 orange disease. They must be consumed in their b berry form and not in juice, however, since DIRECTIONS the sugar in juices will eliminate the benefits •Preheat oven to 325°. In a large ovenproof of fighting off the bacteria. skillet over medium high heat, heat olive oil.

Add chicken skin side-down and cook until On the flip side, keep in mind that Cranberry the skin is golden and crispy, about 4 minjuice is high in salts called oxalates, which utes. Remove chicken from heat and place on can make kidney stones more likely, especially plate, skin side-up. if a person is prone to them already.

•Melt butter in the same skillet then add Here are a couple of cranberry-licious cranberries, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, and recipes to keep those berry’s flowing orange ]est. Return chicken to skillet and and have you begging for more: scatter herbs all around. Simmer until the liquid begins to thicken and the cranberries start to soften, 5 to 10 minutes.b •Transfer to oven and cook until the chicken thighs are cooked through, 18 to 25 minutes more.

•Serve warm and enjoy!

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Omaha Science Cafe “Cognitive Functioning in Former Football Players”

By Focus Omaha

Lindy Fields, Ph.D., a clinical neuropsychologist and assistant professor in the department of neurological sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center UNMC, will discuss cognitive function in former football players at the Feb. 11 Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. Fields completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She completed an internship in neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation at QLI in Omaha, as well as a two-year fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Her primary areas of clinical and research interests include sports-related concussion, traumatic brain injury, memory, aging and dementia.

For several years, Dr. Fields was involved in clinical research at the Center for Brain Health – Institute for Athletes, affiliated

with University of Texas at Dallas. Much of her research has focused on neuropsychological functioning in former NFL players, as well as cognitive functioning in current athletes.

Clinically, she has been involved with baseline testing for professional athletes, as well as in evaluation and management of concussion in adolescents and adults in an interdisciplinary sports medicine clinic and outpatient neuropsychology clinic settings.

Science Cafés involve a face-to-face conversation with a scientist about current science topics. They are open to everyone 21 and older. (ach meeting is organi]ed around an interesting topic of conversation. A scientist gives a brief presentation followed by a Q-and-A period.

Pi]]a will be provided for the first 50 people by the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures..

Tuesday, February 11, 7pm-8p Slowdown

Heart Health Tour –

Free Biometric Screenings

By Focus Omaha For the third year, Hy-Vee, Inc. will provide free biometric screenings throughout its eight-state region during Heart Health Month in February. Hy-Vee dietitians working out of Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles will offer the free biometric screenings to customers at 91 Hy-Vee stores. Appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

A biometric screening is a combination of measurements and readings about certain health factors that may help in identifying potential risk factors for chronic diseases or conditions, like heart disease, hypertension or diabetes. The dietitians will collect a blood sample from a finger prick that will be used to determine cholesterol levels, triglycerides and glucose levels. They will also take resting blood pressure, measurements of height, weight and waist, and will calculate body mass index.

The entire screening process typically takes 15 to 20 minutes and all results will be reviewed and received during the screening.

Each person who receives a screening will be given a Heart Health giveaway bag that

includes samples, coupons and educational materials.

Lincoln, Nebraska 5020 N. 27th Street Tuesday, Feb. 4 7-11 a.m.

Lincoln, Nebraska 5010 O Street Wednesday, Feb. 5 7-11 a.m.

Lincoln, Nebraska 7151 Stacy Lane Thursday, Feb. 6 7-11 a.m Papillion, Nebraska 11650 South 73rd Street Saturday, Feb. 8 7-11 a.m.

Omaha, Nebraska 7910 Cass Street Monday, Feb. 10 7-11 a.m.

Omaha, Nebraska 17810 Welch Pla]a Tuesday, Feb. 11 7-11 a.m.

Omaha, Nebraska 3410 N. 156th Street Wednesday, Feb. 12 7-11 a.m.

Council Bluffs, Iowa 2323 W. Broadway Saturday, Feb. 15 7-11 a.m .

Check online for a listing of participating Hy-Vee’s to find one near you! hy-vee.com

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Kiechel Fine Art presents A Gold Slipper, Kiechel Fine Art, 10am

Jarekus Singleton, Zoo Bar, 5pm

Mike Semrad, Miller Time Pub, 5pm

Paul Nelson Band, The Zoo Bar, 6pm Mike Semrad, Miller Time Pub & Grill, 7pm

êHave A Heartë KZ8M BeneĆt, Gray’s Keg, 1 pm Jerry Pranksters, Bodega’s Alley, 9pm

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 6pm

Greet Death, GreenLight, 7pm

Ricky Vannatta- JWL- John Woodson’s LegDustin, Gray’s Keg Saloon, 7pm

Goosehound live on BCN Storm Cellar, 8pm

Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music, Lied Center for Performing Arts, 7:30pm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Levi William, The Garage, 8pm

Harlem Globetrotters, Pinnacle Bank, 6pm

Baila]o - Dia de San Valentin: La Hermandad Nortena The Royal Grove, 9pm

Cancer Action Day, Nebraska State Capitol, 8am

Bob Marley Celebration, Storm Cellar, 6pm The Melody Wranglers, Che] SoDo, 7pm Open Mic, Crescent Moon, 7pm Gospel Music Open Stage Jam Open Arms-Lincoln Ministry, 7pm Pi Kapp Glow, The Royal Grove, 8pm Thirsty Thursdays w/ The Wildwoods Kinkaider Brewing Co., 6pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

FIRST Friday Art Show: Live Music, Art Vendors, Live Art Demos Storm Cellar, 5pm

Justin Kane, Rock-N-Joe Coffee, 7pm Wyldra @ Metal Manifesto Gray’s Keg Saloon, 6pm Bandy Vaggalis Band w/ Past Casual Crescent Moon, 8pm Karaoke Kra]e Tribute to Captain Kirk Moonshiners Saloon, 9:30pm Disco at the Panic! Dr. Zhivago & $pencelove, Panic Bar, 10pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Josh Hoyer, Grata Bar, 5pm

Bel Airs at The Zoo Bar, 5pm

Prism Trio, Indigo Bridge, 6pm

êHave A Heartë KZ8M BeneĆt Gray’s Keg, 6pm

Susanna Lee, Zoo Bar, 8pm

Harlem Globetrotters, Pinnacle Bank, 6pm

A Water Protectors Prayer Walk-A Four Winds Prayer, State Capitol, 7am

FAC!! Mike Semrad and The Riverhawks, Grata Bar & Lounge, 7pm Brynne Biles, The Me], 7pm

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Writers’ Night: Open Mic Crescent Moon , 7pm

Levi William, The Garage, 8pm

The Foundation: Featuring Derek Wright, Storm Cellar, 9pm

E]ra w/ Domestica, Bodega’s Alley, 9pm

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Rumba, The Royal Grove, 10pm

Mike Zito & His Big Blues Band, Zoo Bar, 6pm Infamous StringdustersBourbon Theatre, 7pm Wildlife Event Kinkaider Brewing, 7pm

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The Credentials, “The Plocas Sessions�

By Tatiana Ballinger

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Mavericks’ Home Win Streak Stopped With 81-80 Loss to USD

By Focus Omaha

Husker Basketball

By Focus Omaha

Tyronn Lue (144, 1995-96) and tied Jack Moore (145, 1979-80) and Lance Jeter (145, 2010-11).

• The Huskers committed 13 turnovers and had just 12 assists, marking Nebraska’s Ćrst game with more turnovers than assists since the Creighton game on Dec. 7, 2019. The • Nebraska suffered its Ćrst loss to Penn State Huskers had recorded more assists than turnovers in each of their last 12 games. at Pinnacle Bank Arena, as the Huskers had been 5-0 against the Nittany Lions inside The • Nebraska’s bench scored 19 points, the Vault. Penn State’s win was just its second in 10 trips to Lincoln, including its Ćrst victory in third-most bench points the Huskers have scored in Big Ten Conference play. nine regular-season games.

The Husker men’s basketball team lost their sixth game in a row on Saturday 76-64 to #24 Penn State. The win gave the Nittany Lions their Ćrst win at Pinnacle Bank Arena, as Nebraska continues to grind through the rebuilding process.

• Charlie (asleybearned his Ćrst career start tonight, as Nebraska used its Ćfth different starting lineup of the season.

• Thorir ThorbarjarsonbĆnished with 12 points, his Ćfth double-Ćgure outing in the last six games, and his 10th of the season. He went 2-of-3 from 3-point range and is now shooting 46.3 percent from long range this season.

The Huskers will have a week off for hard practice (particularly on free throws) before they head to Iowa to face the #!8 Hawkeyes on Saturday.

• <van Ouedaogobscored six points and grabbed six rebounds. With his six rebounds tonight, he moved into 10th place on Nebraska’s freshman list and now has 131 rebounds on the season.

• Cam MackbĆnished with three assists and moved from ninth to a three-way tie for sixth on NU’s single-season assist list. He passed

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The Omaha men’s basketball team saw a 14-point lead slip away Sunday afternoon and fell 81-80 to South Dakota at Baxter Arena.

The Mavericks are now 12-11 (5-3 Summit League) on the year. The loss snapped Omaha’s 16-game home win streak and was its Ćrst loss at Baxter since Dec. 30, 2018.

KJ Robinson led the way with 22 points including four 3-pointers. Matt Pile just missed a double-double with 19 points and nine boards.

Zach Thornhill and Ayo Akinwole each added

10 points for Omaha.

South Dakota’s Tyler Hagedorn led all scorers with 27 points as the Norfolk native shot 8-of13 from the ćoor and 9-of-9 at the line. He added seven rebounds.

North Dakota State visits the Mavs on Wednesday night.

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Creighton Men’s Basketball Wins at #8 Villanova, Returns to Rankings

By Focus Omaha

The Creighton men’s basketball team returned to the national rankings at No.21 in the AP Poll after Saturday’s 76-61 win over then-No. 8 ranked Villanova.

the signature win. Villanova has lost only Ćve home games in league play since the Big East reconĆgured. Creighton is responsible for two of those losses.

'en]el Mahoney scored a season-high 21 points to lead four Bluejays in double-Ćgures.

Creighton (17-5, 6-3 Big East) upped its win streak to four with the win, while Villanova (17-4, 7-2) saw a seven-game win streak snapped.

In addition to Mahoney, double-Ćgure scorers included Alexander with 16 and 10 rebounds, Ballock with 15 and Marcus Zegarowski with 13. The Bluejays made 11-of-22 three-pointers on the day and won the rebound battle, 38-34.

Creighton’s road trip was to continue at Providence on Wednesday.

The -ays fell behind 5-1 in the Ćrst three minutes, then ripped off runs of 9-0 and 17-3 to build an 18-8 lead after a Mitch Ballock trey.

Three straight three-pointers by Ty-Shon Alexander later, the lead ballooned to 27-12 and left the partisan Wells Fargo Center crowd of 15,105 stunned.

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The strong U.S. consumer conĆGence leG a marNet relief rally

By Focus Omaha

ness to extend oil output cuts until at least June, with the possibility of further reductions if China’s oil demand is affected by the virus spread (see).

Market-based risk measures such as implied volatility in the S&P500 slid back slightly but remain well above December levels, suggestThe U.S. consumer confidence remained resil- ing investors’ anxiety remains. ient in January, increasing to the higher level in five months (131.6, consensus 128, previous WHAT’S YOUR FOCUS? 128.2), led by both current and future confionline & in print dence. On the other hand, Richmond manuFOCUS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS facturing index increased more than expected www.focusomaha.com in January (20, consensus -3, previous -5). However, durable orders excluding transport moderated in December.

Global equity markets stabilized and rebounded slightly after yesterday’s dramatic correction, as investors assess the economic impact of the coronavirus. Positive economic data in the U.S. has also underpinned the relief rally in equity markets.

Sovereign bond yields inched up, but remain close to the low levels reached before the partial U.S.-China trade agreement was reached in December. However, the uncertainty about the impact of the virus on China’s growth has increased the odds of the Fed to cut the interest rate by 25bps this year (75.5% probability of at least 25 by December).

In FX markets, the USD appreciated against most G-10 currencies (DXY +0.1%), Underpinned by the strong increase in U.S. consumer confidence and the rebound in January’s Richmond Manufacturing index. On the other hand, the JPY and the CHF depreciated as the risk- off mood abated slightly today.

The GBP depreciated ahead of Thursday’s BoE monetary policy meeting. EM FX were mixed today, with Latam currencies appreciated, while Asian currencies are still weighed by the uncertainty related to the coronavirus.

In commodities, Brent oil prices rebounded after five days of falling, since OPEC willing-

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Who’s Up ApplebenMoyed itsbmost profitablebquarter ever. It was also their first quarterly profit increase in over a year. Highlight: Wearables sales (think AirPods, watches) Mumped .

In 5 days, Apple has addedbover 25Bbto its value (that’s more than Facebook’s entire value), thanks to Apple’s wearables and services (Apple TV+, Apple Card) all tie back to and benefit its core iPhone biz.

Who’s Down Altria. The tobacco giant that makes Marlboro cigsblostban extra 4.1B on its investment in Juul æ that& s a total loss

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LEAVENWORTH BAR 4556 LeaYenworth St. M-F 12P-7P LOOKOUT LOUNGE 320 S 72nd St. EVERY DAY 4-7, MIDNIGHT - 2 AM $2 PBR, $2.50 Domestic Bottles, $3 Wells, $3 Fireball

BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN 4322 LeaYenworth St. M-F 4P-6P $2.25 Domestic Bottles $3.00 Well Drinks BROKEDOWN PALACE 8805 Maple St. Happy Hour 12P-6P $4 28 o] Domestic Fro]en Mugs $5 28 o] Nebraska Brewing Cardinal Pale Ale Fro]en Mug CADDYSHACK 2076 N 117th AYe & 7007 S 181st St M-F 2P-6P $1 Off Beer, Wine & Wells TUES- HAPPY HOUR All Day COHEN & KELLY’S LOUNGE 13075 W Center Rd M-F 4:30P - 6:30P Drink Specials DEJA VU LOUNGE 1021 South 178th St. Everyday NOON - 6PM $2.50 Draws, $3.50 Wells $2.50 Domestic Bottles

DUBLINER PUB 1205 Harney St. Nightly Drink Specials & Happy Hour 1P - 7P Everyday !! $1.00 off Pints and Bottles HECTOR’S BAJA STYLE MEXICAN COUSINE 1201 S. 157th St Reverse HH M-Thurs-8P-Close Available only in the bar $1 off All Margaritas and Beers $2 Tacos Beef or Chicken Half-priced Select Appeti]ers JULIO’S 123rd & Center M-F 3P – 6P & FRI & SAT AFTER 9M $1 off all Tap Beer, $3 House Margaritas, $8 Pitchers of Bud Light & Miller Light, $2 Tacos & $8 Nachos KOZEE LOUNGE 5813 N 60th St. Daily Drink Specials!

NOSH WINE LOUNGE 1006 Dodge St. Everyday 4P- 6P Reverse HH 10P -12A $3 Domestic Beers and Wells, $2 off Glasses of Wine, $4 House Wine PADDY’S McGOWN’S PUB & GRILL 4503 Center St. Happy Hour Specials from 3-6pm PARLIAMENT PUB DOWNTOWN 1212 Harney Street T-SUN 3P-7P Drink Specials

THE CASUAL PINT 8718 Countryside Plaza M, W, TH 4P-6P TUES All Day $1 Off All Draft Beers.

Friday – 1/2 Price Growler ReĆlls Sunday – Ladies Day. $1 Off All Pints THE DOWN UNDER 3530 LeaYenworth St. MON-SAT 3P-7P SUNDAY-All Day THERAPY BAR & GRILL 5059 S 108th St Monday-Friday 3-6pm $.50 cents off Bottles, Drafts, & Wells THE SOCIABLE INN 4917 S 136TH ST M-F 2P-7P $2.50 Pints, $2.50 Domestic Bottles

TIGER TOM’S 7103 Military AYe M-F 4P-6P $12 Domestic Buckets

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PUB134 3015 N 90th St Happy Hour ALL DAY-EVERYDAY OMAHA TAP HOUSE 1401 Farnam St. & 579 N 155th Plz M-F 3P - 6P & ALL DAY SUNDAY $1 Off All TapBeers $4 Svedka, $4 Windsor, $4 Sau]a Silver, $4 Cru]an Rum RAILCAR MODERN AMERICAN KITCHEN 1814 N 144th St. M-F 3:30-6:30P $4 Well Drinks, $3 Off Signature Cocktails RATHSKELLER BIER GARDEN 4524 Farnam St. M-SAT 3P to 6P | 10P-Close SUNDAY – All Day BOSO .25– RETRO REWIND 15475 Ruggles St #108, Omaha EVERY THURS, FRI & SAT 7P-9P SCRIPTOWN 3922 Farnam M-F 4P - 6P $1 Off Beers & $1 Off Well Drinks SMITTY’S GARAGE 7610 Dodge St. Everyday 3P - 6P & 9P - CLOSE $2.50 Domestics THURSDAYS $1 OFF Local Beer Draws

UNDERWOOD BAR 4918 Underwood AYe M-F 4:30-6P $2 Bud and Bud Light WESTEND COCKTAILS AND APPETIZERS 1529 S 203rd St Suite 1 M-F 3P-6P AND ALL DAY SUNDAY $1 off all craft/import beers, $3.75 domestic bottles, $4.75 wells, $7.50 signature martinis, $2 off all other house cocktails. $8, $6, and $4 select appeti]ers!

WILSON & WASHBURN 1407 Harney St. M-F 2P- 6P REVERSE HH 10P-2A M-W and ALL DAY SUNDAY Regular menu available everyday from 11am-12am / YOSHITOMO 6009 Maple St. T-F from 4-6P Reverse HH Friday & Sat 10p-11 P and ALL DAY SUNDAY. Includes several food and drink specials ZIO’S PIZZERIA 1109 Howard Street 7834 Dodge Street 12997 West Center Road 18110 Wright St. Lunch Specials: Every Weekday 11A-4P EVERY DAY 4-6 PM $3 imported/craft beer $3 margaritas, $3 glass of wine 50% off domestic bottled beer and 50% off tap beer.

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