Midtown Crossing News Volume 12, May 2014
Midtown Crossing unveils Jam-packed Summer Concert Lineup as part of their highly anticipated Thursdays in the Park series
Turner BARK
Midtown Crossing is set to launch an unprecedented 16-week schedule of live music, channeling four separate concert series into one season-long celebration. Thursdays in the Park encompasses Midtown Crossing’s inaugural Summer Kickoff Concert Series and perennial favorites Playing with Fire, Jazz on the Green presented by Omaha Performing Arts, and Midtown Crossing’s End of Summer Concert Series presented by the University of Nebraska at Omaha. No matter the concert, attendance is free. Shows will be held on consecutive Thursday evenings (June 12 - September 25) with performers making use of the iconic, new Pavilion in Turner Park – and many of Midtown Crossing’s restaurants
FEATURED STORY
offering Thursdays in the Park specials. Thursdays in the Park: Summer Kickoff Concert Series New this year, Midtown Crossing is opening the season with its Summer Kickoff Concert Series. The event may be novel, but the talent is veteran. Two homegrown favorites were tapped to take the Pavilion stage: •
June 12: Lemon Fresh Day
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June 19: The Confidentials
The Summer Kickoff shows will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the Turner Park venue opening at 5:00 p.m. After the main stage performances, both bands will be treating fans to an encore set at Midtown Crossing’s CRAVE from 9:30-10:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Park: Playing with Fire Playing with Fire, featuring the best in jazz, blues, soul, R & B and rock, makes its move to Turner Park in 2014 after spending its first 10 years at Lewis & Clark Landing. Read More on Page 3
Renowned Chef Clayton Chapman Shines in New “Defining the Edge” Campaign Omaha culinary phenom Clayton Chapman, co-owner and executive chef of The Grey Plume in Midtown Crossing, cuts an impressive figure in a new online campaign for WÜSTHOF, a globallyrecognized manufacturer of professionalgrade knives. Read More on Page 4
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CONCIERGE We have many new residents here at Midtown Crossing , so we thought we should introduce ourselves. We are Counterparts, your Concierge service here at Midtown Crossing, and our services are available to all residents. Our uniformed, bonded and insured staff provide a unique mix of complementary services (e.g. package & access assistance) and personal services (e.g. pet sitting & airport shuttle) here at Midtown. We are a full time/full services Concierge.
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Many of our residents are very familiar with using a concierge service, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve. Others, who are unaware of the services we offer, tend to think they have to do everything themselves. “We Make Things Happen” here at Midtown and we want to help all residents attain the lifestyle they desire.
JUNE EVENT CALENDAR SUNDAYS
Yoga Rocks the Park
MONDAYS Monday Night at the Movies
TUESDAYS
Big O Bocce Leagues
JUNE 7
Group Fitness in the Park presented by Prairie Life Fitness
JUNE 12 The Grey Plume Cocktail Dinner JUNE 12 Summer Kickoff Concert: Lemon Fresh Day
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
JUNE 13 Cantina Laredo Tequila Dinner JUNE 15
So if you would like to “Save your Saturdays,” or if you need help with an upcoming event, or maybe you are just experiencing the very common “to-do-list overload,” please give us a call and discover how easy it is to eliminate the obstacles that get in the way of what is really important. We are proud to be a part of the neighborhood, so please always consider us “at your service.”
Midtown Car Show
JUNE 19 Summer Kickoff Concert: The Confidentials
JUNE 26 Playing with Fire Concert: Jonas & the Massive Attraction Want more information on these and other events at Midtown Crossing? Visit www.midtowncrossing.com.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Security ..........................................402.934.7999 Concierge Bldg. 4 ................... 402.934.7641 Concierge Bldg. 3 ................... 402.934.9574 Property Mgmt. ........................402.934.9275
Referral Bonus Do you like to know your neighbors? Did you know that Midtown Crossing pays referral bonuses to our residents? Refer a friend to live at Midtown Crossing and receive $300 off of your rent! Contact the Leasing Office at 402-934-9275 for details.
SECURITY Midtown Crossing sponsors numerous events throughout the summer months (i.e. weekly concerts in the park, weekly movies in the park and car shows). Some of these events require a permit that allows alcohol to be consumed during the time of the event only. If you have any questions whether alcohol is allowed or not, you can contact Security or the Lund Management Office. Other than during the time of an event, public consumption of alcohol is not allowed throughout the Midtown Crossing site. This includes Turner Park, the promenade area outside the restaurants, the public parking garages and the sidewalks throughout Midtown Crossing. Please keep this in mind and have a safe and enjoyable summer.
QUESTIONS? midtown@mycounterparts.com
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Midtown Crossing unveils Jam-packed Summer Concert Lineup as part of their highly anticipated Thursdays in the Park series (cont from page 1) A free concert experience, Playing with Fire’s summer schedule will play out over the course of two Thursday nights: June 26 and July 3, starting at 5:30 p.m. The July 3 concert will include a fireworks finale. •
June 26: Opening act: Hector Anchondo
Supporting act: The 9s
Headliner: Jonas & the Massive Attraction
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July 3: Opening act: Mojo Bag
Supporting act: Randy Oxford Band
Headliner: The Madame Louise Project, featuring Lulu Hughes (with fireworks to follow)
Thursdays in the Park: Jazz on the Green Presented by Omaha Performing Arts 2014 is a banner year for Jazz on the Green presented by Omaha Performing Arts – 30 years in Omaha, five years at Midtown Crossing. A treasured Omaha tradition, Jazz on the Green will run six consecutive Thursdays, from July 10 to August 14. The free concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. The venue, Turner Park, opens at 5 p.m. for all shows except the July 17 concert, which features a lawn opening after 5:45 p.m. (Details below.) •
July 10: The 9s
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July 17: Great Lakes Horizon Navy Band (The evening begins with a special appearance by the United States Navy Parachute Team at 5:45 p.m. and ends with a fireworks spectacular.)
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July 24: Conjunto Chappottin Y Sus Estrellas (Free salsa dance lessons will begin at 6:45 p.m.)
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July 31: Big Sam’s Funky Nation
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August 7: Sing, Sing, Swing Orchestra (Free swing dance lessons will begin at 6:45 p.m.)
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August 14: Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Thursdays in the Park: End of Summer Concert Series Presented by the University of Nebraska at Omaha Midtown Crossing’s popular End of Summer Concert Series, presented by the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), will showcase a range of musical stylings – from opera to country – on six consecutive Thursday evenings. This series launches on August 21 with audience favorite Billy McGuigan and his high-powered tribute to some of rock’s greatest legends. The remainder of the lineup features: •
August 28: Josh Gracin
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September 4: Opera Omaha
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September 11: Walker McGuire
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September 18: The 402
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September 25: The Sugar Thieves
All End of Summer Series performances are free to the public with the venue opening at 5 p.m. Musicians and performers from UNO will serve as the opening act each night beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the headliner taking the stage around 7 p.m. Midtown Crossing offers three hours of free garage parking ($1 for each hour thereafter for a maximum fee of $6). On-street parking is free after 5 p.m.
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Renowned Chef Clayton Chapman Shines in New “Defining the Edge” Campaign (cont from page 1) Omaha culinary phenom Clayton Chapman, co-owner and executive chef of The Grey Plume in Midtown Crossing, cuts an impressive figure in a new online campaign for WÜSTHOF, a globally-recognized manufacturer of professional-grade knives. In its “Defining the Edge” campaign, WÜSTHOF dubs Chapman “The Artisan,” showcases the nationally-renowned chef in an almost five minute video and explores his source of inspiration, advice for aspiring chefs, required reading and WÜSTHOF blade of choice. One of nine chefs featured, Chapman’s section also includes a video demonstration on how to make goat cheese pasta. You can check out his complete “Defining the Edge” profile at http://www.wusthofedge.com/. Chapman’s The Grey Plume, which sits opposite Marcus Midtown Cinema, features a modern but comfortable eating environment; a fresh, constantlychanging, seasonally-driven menu; and a variety of house-made items including bread, butter, soft cheeses, and house-roasted coffee. It earned national distinction as the greenest, most sustainable restaurant in the United States, according to The Green Restaurant Association. “I think a truly great chef is simply a great leader. A great leader has the ability to inspire those around them, is driven, leads by the right example, is empathetic, disciplined and consistent,” Chapman told WÜSTHOF. A graduate of Omaha’s Westside High School and the Illinois Institute of Art (with an associate’s degree in applied scienceculinary arts), his considerable talents have earned him national recognition. He was among the semifinalists for a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award for the past 4 years in the categories “Rising Star Chef of the Year”(2011) and “Best Chef: Midwest”(2012, 2013, 2014). At age 21, he earned the distinction of becoming the youngest executive chef in the history of Omaha’s upscale V. Mertz.
Welcome Back Briche! Garbo’s at Midtown Crossing is so happy to have Briche back, we’re giving you $10 off a single hair service or $20 off any Cut/Color service if you book with her by June 14th! (Mention this ad to receive offer) Briche does it all: straight, textured, relaxers, updos, extensions, cuts, colors, blowouts....the list goes on. 402-993-9737
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PRESENTS
Grab your blanket and relax with a movie under the stars! June 2: June 9:
Frozen (PG)
The Hunger Games (PG-13)
June 16: Pitch Perfect (PG-13)
June 23: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (PG-13) June 30: Toy Story (G)
July 7: National Treasure (PG)
July 14: Meet the Parents (PG-13) July 21: Wizard of Oz (G) July 28:
Movies start at Sunset Mondays | Turner Park www.midtowncrossing.com
The Lego Movie (PG)
JUNE 12 & 19
Summer Kickoff Concert Series
JUNE 26 & JULY 3 Playing with Fire
JULY 10 - AUGUST 14 Jazz on the Green
PRESENTED BY OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS
AUGUST 21 - SEPTEMBER 25
End of Summer Concert Series PRESENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA
FREE CONCERTS. FREE PARKING. For complete concert details please visit www.midtowncrossing.com
RETAIL / RESTAURANT DIRECTORY SHOPPING
ENTERTAINMENT
The Afternoon 402.933.3809
The Corky Canvas 402.637.4066
Chef2 402.991.5656
The Glo Lounge 402.342.4505
GNC
Grane
402.342.9454
COMING SOON
Marcus Midtown Cinema 402.346.6900
Hutch 402.995.9842 Me & Me
402.932.6363
The Grey Plume Provisions
SERVICES
C OMING SOON
Three Dog Bakery 402.715.4500
Arlan’s Barber Shop 402.505.8767
The Ugly Sister Boutique 402.499.6677
Callahan Financial Planning 402.341.2000
Wohlner’s Neighborhood Grocery and Deli 402.551.6875
Defintive Vision 402.502.7323 Fashion Cleaners 402. 916.1987 Garbo’s Salon and Spa 402.933.9737
DINING
Lotus House of Yoga 402.933.1822
Black Oak Grill 402.341.0622
NT Nails 402.991.7676
Brix 402.991.8466 Cantina Laredo 402.345.6000 Chicago Dawg House
402.504.1234
Prairie Life Fitness 402.916.5000 Element by Westin 402.614.8080 Z-Wireless 402.991.1180
Cold Stone Creamery/ Rocky Mountain Chocolate 402.359.1719 CRAVE 402.345.9999 Délice European Bakery 402.505.9500 The Grey Plume 402.763.4447 Thirst Tea Café
COMING SOON
Ingredient 402.715.4444
NEW Retailers Opening This Summer Grane The Grey Plume Provisions
Lenny’s Sub Shop 402.218.1745
Thirst Tea Café
Pana 88 402.934.7262
Garbo’s Salon (Expansion)
Saints Pub + Patio 402.932.1911
FOR THE MOST CURRENT LISTINGS AND INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.MIDTOWNCROSSING.COM
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