Omahype http://omahype.com The Omaha Event Calendar Thu, 17 May 2012 04:27:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 loom Weaves MJ vs Prince http://omahype.com/event/loom-weaves-mj-vs-prince/ http://omahype.com/event/loom-weaves-mj-vs-prince/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 01:51:15 +0000 will http://omahype.com/?post_type=events&p=15322 prince-michael-jackson-450pk062410

Prince and MJ: two pop icons whose musical catalogues will live on and on and on. Yeah and they haves songs that make you dance. That said, the minds behind House of Loom once again hosts this sure-to-be-on-fire party. Early arrival is highly suggested. (Yes this is on a Sunday but it's the next day is Memorial Day so you can go out, mmkay?) About loom's MJ vs Prince: ⏏ Come to Dance / Celebrate Diversity ⏏ Music selections by Brent Crampton & G3 ⏏⏏⏏⏏ MJ vs Prince ⏏⏏⏏⏏ On the Sunday before Memorial Day eve, we figured the best way to throw an insane party would be to bring back our MJ vs Prince theme. We don’t take the MJ vs Prince controversy seriously. But what we do take seriously is that each artist has had an immense contribution to not only our culture, but most likely has been the soundtrack to many moments in our lives. And that’s what we’re celebrating on this night. We’ll have Brent Crampton representing MJ while Omaha’s biggest Prince enthusiast, G3 covers all the Prince essentials. We’ll also indulge in artists influenced by MJ & Prince, as well as music from the same era.]]> prince-michael-jackson-450pk062410

Prince and MJ: two pop icons whose musical catalogues will live on and on and on. Yeah and they haves songs that make you dance. That said, the minds behind House of Loom once again hosts this sure-to-be-on-fire party. Early arrival is highly suggested. (Yes this is on a Sunday but it's the next day is Memorial Day so you can go out, mmkay?) About loom's MJ vs Prince: ⏏ Come to Dance / Celebrate Diversity ⏏ Music selections by Brent Crampton & G3 ⏏⏏⏏⏏ MJ vs Prince ⏏⏏⏏⏏ On the Sunday before Memorial Day eve, we figured the best way to throw an insane party would be to bring back our MJ vs Prince theme. We don’t take the MJ vs Prince controversy seriously. But what we do take seriously is that each artist has had an immense contribution to not only our culture, but most likely has been the soundtrack to many moments in our lives. And that’s what we’re celebrating on this night. We’ll have Brent Crampton representing MJ while Omaha’s biggest Prince enthusiast, G3 covers all the Prince essentials. We’ll also indulge in artists influenced by MJ & Prince, as well as music from the same era.]]> http://omahype.com/event/loom-weaves-mj-vs-prince/feed/ 0 GOO http://omahype.com/event/goo-4/ http://omahype.com/event/goo-4/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 01:45:48 +0000 will http://omahype.com/?post_type=events&p=15320 The Goo DJs (feat. members of Tilly & the Wall and the Faint) through through “Omaha’s original hot mess” party the fourth Friday of each month at House of Loom. For $5, there’s not a better time to be had in town, especially in classy-but-not-pretentious confines of Omaha’s new favorite venue.

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]]> http://omahype.com/event/martinis-manicures/feed/ 0 JAMA Black and White Gala http://omahype.com/event/jama-black-and-white-gala/ http://omahype.com/event/jama-black-and-white-gala/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 19:19:29 +0000 sarah http://omahype.com/?post_type=events&p=15316 JoslynMuseum_620

The Joslyn Art Museum is hosting it's annual gala to celebrate 60 years of the Joslyn Art Museum Association(JAMA) on June 1st. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the Peter Kiewit Foundation Sculpture Garden. There will be a gallery viewing highlighting works purchased with funds from JAMA. Dinner at is served at 7:30 in the ConAgra Atrium. The event's theme is "Black and White," 'a la Truman Capote's famous parties. The gala is the biggest, most lavish party of the year at the museum with fresh flowers, the best wines and of course, amazing art. Tickets.]]> JoslynMuseum_620

The Joslyn Art Museum is hosting it's annual gala to celebrate 60 years of the Joslyn Art Museum Association(JAMA) on June 1st. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the Peter Kiewit Foundation Sculpture Garden. There will be a gallery viewing highlighting works purchased with funds from JAMA. Dinner at is served at 7:30 in the ConAgra Atrium. The event's theme is "Black and White," 'a la Truman Capote's famous parties. The gala is the biggest, most lavish party of the year at the museum with fresh flowers, the best wines and of course, amazing art. Tickets.]]> http://omahype.com/event/jama-black-and-white-gala/feed/ 0 “Somebody Help Me” by Howard http://omahype.com/2012/05/somebody-help-me-by-howard/ http://omahype.com/2012/05/somebody-help-me-by-howard/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:56 +0000 will http://omahype.com/?p=15300 newvideo-howard

Howard, a young Omaha-based band fronted by the artfully-dressed Anna McClellan, are readying the release of their debut album sometime later this summer. In anticipation, they've released a video for the track "Somebody Help Me." It was produced by local filmmaker Patrick Geske, who, in an email, said the video is inspired both narratively and stylistically by the conventions of the silent film genre. "I watched 'The Artist' earlier this year, and started thinking about music videos as a contemporary take on silent films." The song, driven by McLellan's straightforward piano playing and souring vocals, touches on feelings that surround trying to figure someone out. Sure, we're all complicated people -- we can agree on that -- but what do you really mean when you say those things? Won't somebody help me? It's simple and powerfully honest. Enjoy this amazing new video from one of Omaha's most promising young acts. Video credits: Starring Martin Kenna as the evil photographer and Anna McClellan as the girl. Dir. & Edited. Patrick Geske Photography. Tony Bonacci Wardrobe Stylist. Andrew Tatreau Hair/MU. Darcy Covert & Natalie Dixon Art Dept. Kjell Peterson PA. Emma Penrose
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Howard, a young Omaha-based band fronted by the artfully-dressed Anna McClellan, are readying the release of their debut album sometime later this summer. In anticipation, they've released a video for the track "Somebody Help Me." It was produced by local filmmaker Patrick Geske, who, in an email, said the video is inspired both narratively and stylistically by the conventions of the silent film genre. "I watched 'The Artist' earlier this year, and started thinking about music videos as a contemporary take on silent films." The song, driven by McLellan's straightforward piano playing and souring vocals, touches on feelings that surround trying to figure someone out. Sure, we're all complicated people -- we can agree on that -- but what do you really mean when you say those things? Won't somebody help me? It's simple and powerfully honest. Enjoy this amazing new video from one of Omaha's most promising young acts. Video credits: Starring Martin Kenna as the evil photographer and Anna McClellan as the girl. Dir. & Edited. Patrick Geske Photography. Tony Bonacci Wardrobe Stylist. Andrew Tatreau Hair/MU. Darcy Covert & Natalie Dixon Art Dept. Kjell Peterson PA. Emma Penrose
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Founded in 2005, the gents in Nelo are right at home in music hotbeds like Athens GA and Austin TX. Their sound hovers in the realms of commercial to pop to Americana and is quite palatable to the ear. If you want to read their 2,000 word bio, click here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPtcKv2e0FU[/youtube]]]> nelo1.jpg.728x520_q85

Founded in 2005, the gents in Nelo are right at home in music hotbeds like Athens GA and Austin TX. Their sound hovers in the realms of commercial to pop to Americana and is quite palatable to the ear. If you want to read their 2,000 word bio, click here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPtcKv2e0FU[/youtube]]]> http://omahype.com/event/nelo/feed/ 0 Well Aimed Arrows (vinyl release) w/ Millions of Boys, & Dads http://omahype.com/event/well-aimed-arrows-vinyl-release-w-millions-of-boys-dads/ http://omahype.com/event/well-aimed-arrows-vinyl-release-w-millions-of-boys-dads/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 23:28:24 +0000 will http://omahype.com/?post_type=events&p=15295 WellAimedArrows

Help Well Aimed Arrows celebrate their new vinyl release (of which the details are slim). Anyway, pobably the greatest thing about Well Aimed Arrows (well, besides their music) is their bio, reminiscent of the copy you'd read on the back of vinyl jackets of yore. Check it out: Get your dancing shoes out, music fans! Here comes one of Omaha’s most exciting combos, the Well Aimed Arrows! Consisting of members of seminal Omaha groups the Protoculture and the 72 Pin Connection this group has that fresh alternative sound that kids have been clamoring about for twenty years — reminiscent as they are of perennial favorites R.E.M., The Replacements, and the always-relevant Polvo. WAA’s leader is Koly, who plays drums, sings, and is the group’s ladies’ man. He is also the shortest member of WAA. Michelle and Clayton Petersen (vocals and guitar, respectively) are the dynamic husband-wife duo that lends the band any dignity it has at all, not to mention melody. And then there’s Brian, the group prankster and the tallest member of WAA. He plays bass — and the field, girls. Won’t you join Well Aimed Arrows for a night of music, drink, and gaiety?]]> WellAimedArrows

Help Well Aimed Arrows celebrate their new vinyl release (of which the details are slim). Anyway, pobably the greatest thing about Well Aimed Arrows (well, besides their music) is their bio, reminiscent of the copy you'd read on the back of vinyl jackets of yore. Check it out: Get your dancing shoes out, music fans! Here comes one of Omaha’s most exciting combos, the Well Aimed Arrows! Consisting of members of seminal Omaha groups the Protoculture and the 72 Pin Connection this group has that fresh alternative sound that kids have been clamoring about for twenty years — reminiscent as they are of perennial favorites R.E.M., The Replacements, and the always-relevant Polvo. WAA’s leader is Koly, who plays drums, sings, and is the group’s ladies’ man. He is also the shortest member of WAA. Michelle and Clayton Petersen (vocals and guitar, respectively) are the dynamic husband-wife duo that lends the band any dignity it has at all, not to mention melody. And then there’s Brian, the group prankster and the tallest member of WAA. He plays bass — and the field, girls. Won’t you join Well Aimed Arrows for a night of music, drink, and gaiety?]]> http://omahype.com/event/well-aimed-arrows-vinyl-release-w-millions-of-boys-dads/feed/ 0 Great American Desert w/ Desert Noises, & Betsy Wells http://omahype.com/event/great-american-desert-w-desert-noises-betsy-wells/ http://omahype.com/event/great-american-desert-w-desert-noises-betsy-wells/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 21:26:13 +0000 will http://omahype.com/?post_type=events&p=15293 GreatAmericanDesert

Great American Desert (formerly South of Lincoln) is local singer-songwriter Max Holmquist. He writes the type of songs that make you sit in silence, entrenched while your cold beer slowly turns warm. He'll be joined by Provo, Utah-based rootsy-rock group Desert Noises and locals Betsy Wells. Great American Desert's bio: The calm, boring life of a small Midwestern town drove Max Holmquist to pick up a guitar at the age of 15. Four years later, South of Lincoln started in 2006 as his solo project. Starting with a post-punk/emo sound in the vein as Juliana Theory, Saves the Day, etc. somewhere along the line his style shifted with his personal musical tastes. With the introduction of Alt/Folk from people like Damien… Jurado, Neko Case, M. Ward, Andrew Bird, Rocky Votolato, etc., South of Lincoln became Great American Desert, a collection of honest, heartfelt folk songs.
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Great American Desert (formerly South of Lincoln) is local singer-songwriter Max Holmquist. He writes the type of songs that make you sit in silence, entrenched while your cold beer slowly turns warm. He'll be joined by Provo, Utah-based rootsy-rock group Desert Noises and locals Betsy Wells. Great American Desert's bio: The calm, boring life of a small Midwestern town drove Max Holmquist to pick up a guitar at the age of 15. Four years later, South of Lincoln started in 2006 as his solo project. Starting with a post-punk/emo sound in the vein as Juliana Theory, Saves the Day, etc. somewhere along the line his style shifted with his personal musical tastes. With the introduction of Alt/Folk from people like Damien… Jurado, Neko Case, M. Ward, Andrew Bird, Rocky Votolato, etc., South of Lincoln became Great American Desert, a collection of honest, heartfelt folk songs.
 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHwUGvsXgNo[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165msBbDaAU[/youtube]
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Cowboy Indian Bear are one of the most promising Midwestern bands at the moment and the four-piece is becoming a recognizable name (and friend) to many entrenched in the Omaha music scene. You've probably seen them before at O'Leaver's, the 49er, Barley Street, Slowdown and/or the Waiting Room. This time around catch them in the dingy confines of the Sandbox. Facebook invite Cowboy Indian Bear's video for "Saline": [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1SFflgu20U[/youtube]]]> 4987513660_d2da2aa044_z

Cowboy Indian Bear are one of the most promising Midwestern bands at the moment and the four-piece is becoming a recognizable name (and friend) to many entrenched in the Omaha music scene. You've probably seen them before at O'Leaver's, the 49er, Barley Street, Slowdown and/or the Waiting Room. This time around catch them in the dingy confines of the Sandbox. Facebook invite Cowboy Indian Bear's video for "Saline": [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1SFflgu20U[/youtube]]]> http://omahype.com/event/cowboy-indian-bear-w-adult-films-raptorvisions/feed/ 0 Freestyle 50/50 http://omahype.com/event/freestyle-5050/ http://omahype.com/event/freestyle-5050/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 16:28:02 +0000 sarah http://omahype.com/?post_type=events&p=15288 337795_10150629056212579_30971227578_9248491_428417615_o-700x464

The New BlK and Skate for Change are presenting a one-night pop-up show featuring 50 artists and 50 handcrafted skateboard decks to benefit Nebraska's homeless and underserved community on Friday, May 25th. Mini desserts provided by J. Coco will be served. Skate for Change are a group  of skaters devoted to helping the community, rather than skating by a family in need or jobless person at the bus stop, they aim to help however they can.  Featured artists include Jeremie Memming, Brandon Miller, Jarad Heintzelman, Nicole Gustafsson, pocketwookie, Ben Kamprath, Meghan Stratman, Jennifer Woockman, rALBEEZ, norm4eva, Dave Robinson, Ross Kunze, Elisabeth Reinkordt, Emily Yoble, Ashley Rolf, Brian Piontek, Daniel Kroll, Jake Balcom, Nate Christiancy & Todd Cox, Phil Burcher, Kim Reid Kuhn, Amy Haney, Miss Cake, Jason Ortiz, Randy Bright, Ryan Holt, Jake Chapman, Nick (Sketch) Weiser, Jason Davis, Berly Brown, Heidi Bartlett, Chad Gilliland, Kelly Stoddard, Treyson Claus, Mike Rudolf, Michael Nielsen of Doe Eyed Design, Justin Kemmerling, Jar Schepers, Ben Swift, Joey Lynch, Bennett & Suzanne Holzworth,Jesse Petersen, Dan Moore, Bruce & Molly Hartford, Trey Owens, Brandon Murray, Dave Nelson and West Shomer.  ]]> 337795_10150629056212579_30971227578_9248491_428417615_o-700x464

The New BlK and Skate for Change are presenting a one-night pop-up show featuring 50 artists and 50 handcrafted skateboard decks to benefit Nebraska's homeless and underserved community on Friday, May 25th. Mini desserts provided by J. Coco will be served. Skate for Change are a group  of skaters devoted to helping the community, rather than skating by a family in need or jobless person at the bus stop, they aim to help however they can.  Featured artists include Jeremie Memming, Brandon Miller, Jarad Heintzelman, Nicole Gustafsson, pocketwookie, Ben Kamprath, Meghan Stratman, Jennifer Woockman, rALBEEZ, norm4eva, Dave Robinson, Ross Kunze, Elisabeth Reinkordt, Emily Yoble, Ashley Rolf, Brian Piontek, Daniel Kroll, Jake Balcom, Nate Christiancy & Todd Cox, Phil Burcher, Kim Reid Kuhn, Amy Haney, Miss Cake, Jason Ortiz, Randy Bright, Ryan Holt, Jake Chapman, Nick (Sketch) Weiser, Jason Davis, Berly Brown, Heidi Bartlett, Chad Gilliland, Kelly Stoddard, Treyson Claus, Mike Rudolf, Michael Nielsen of Doe Eyed Design, Justin Kemmerling, Jar Schepers, Ben Swift, Joey Lynch, Bennett & Suzanne Holzworth,Jesse Petersen, Dan Moore, Bruce & Molly Hartford, Trey Owens, Brandon Murray, Dave Nelson and West Shomer.  ]]> http://omahype.com/event/freestyle-5050/feed/ 0