Full-time: Struggle and Satisfaction in Working America
UNO’s Criss Library hosts “Full-time: Struggle and Satisfaction in Working America,” a week long event that explores what it means to earn a living in America. Each show features a gourmet meal, gallery exhibition and and an original performance piece. “Full-time” funs May 11th-20th. Inspired in part by the music of Bruce Springsteen. More info [...]
Big Al’s Free Music Festival 2012
Big Al’s Free Music Festival returns to the Hideout Lounge for five nights of FREE local music, complete with a rock ‘n’ shop swap meet. This free concert event is now an 18+ show! More info (courtesy of the even organizers): FREE ADMISSION AND FREE MERCH EVERY NIGHT! FIVE NIGHTS OF THE BEST LOCAL ORIGINAL [...]
Earth Day Omaha feat. Icky Blossoms, Satchel Grande, & more
Elmwood Park is once again the spot for this year’s Earth Day celebrations in Omaha. Getting there via a green mode of transportation is (quite naturally) encouraged. Enjoy live music (including a 3:40 p.m. set from Icky Blossoms, pictured), exhibit booths, family activities, demonstrations, food, vendors and more at this 22nd annual event. Find out [...]
Reading of Caridad Svich’s “The Way of Water”
UNO’s Women by Women graduate seminar class puts on a staged reading of The Way of Water, a new play by multi-talented artist Caridad Svich. According to a press release from UNO’s theatre department, the reading is part of a national initiative to spread awareness about the ongoing struggles arising from the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill [...]
The Great Omaha Chocolate Festival
More than 20 local businesses provide delicious chocolate samples at the Great Omaha Chocolate Festival. Chocolate will also be available for purchase. Hosted by NCJW, proceeds from the event go towards local organizations that help women and children, including Child Saving Institute, Grants for Teachers and Reading Pups. More info vía Facebook.
Encyclopedia Show: Omaha, Volume IV “Explosives”
This months Encyclopedia Show is being held at the Shakespeare on the Green spot Weber Fine Arts Building at UNO. We can’t think of a more perfect venue for this fantastic event. PERFORMERS AND SUBTOPICS: Sarah McKinstry-Brown – The Manhattan Project Scott Zimmerman: Da Bomb Diggity Andrew Bailie: Supernovae Katie F-S: Fireworks Denise Chapman: Spontaneous [...]
Shakespeare on the Green
Omaha’s Shakespeare on the Green celebrates its 25th season with two of the Bard’s mostly beloved, widely known and respected works: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (June 23rd-26th; July 6th, 8th and 10th) and “Hamlet” (June 30th; July 1st-3rd, 7th and 9th). As always, admission is free (donations accepted) and the performances take place at northernmost [...]
Shoot Your Mouth Off Open Mic
Hosted by Jim Morrison and Mandy Morgan, Shoot Your Mouth Off provides a place for stand-up comedians, poets and musicians to get on stage and test out material. It starts at 9:00 and is FREE for those 21 and over. Sign up on their Facebook page, then head to The Hideout at 322 S 72nd [...]
