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Win passes to Cherish the Ladies with Omaha Symphony - |
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Win passes to the Omaha Film Festival - |
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Win passes to Art & Soup fundraiser - |
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Win tickets to "Death of a Salesman" at the Playhouse - |
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Win passes to John Tesh with the Omaha Symphony - |
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Win Passes to YPC Summit - |
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Long Live Zinn/ My 15 Minutes of Zinn - |
A close friend reflects on the life and times of the ‘people’s’ historian,
Howard Zinn
by Fred Branfman
I sit here in shock, having just read The Boston Globe headline, “Howard Zinn, historian who challenged status quo, dies at 87.” I knew the day would come. I dreaded it. I flew to Boston last year to spend a day with him just so I wouldn’t read a headline like this without having seen him at least one last time. And now I sit here. Devastated.
Much will and should be written about Zinn’s contributions to the world, how his A People’s History of the United States changed the way we understand America and, like all great histories, shed the light of truth upon our present. |
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The Big Show - |
The talents of more than 50 local individuals and/or groups were celebrated and recognized at the Fourth Annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs.
The winners (see page 16) were competing against nominees selected last year by both the public and a juried panel in each of the arts areas.
The OEA Awards is an annual contest that celebrates the creativity and performances of local musicians, artists, directors, actors and other Omaha-area performers. |
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Art For a Change - |
Key area art events
and exhibits share the spotlight in 2009 A-list
by Michael J. Krainak
January is almost gone, but it’s not too late to make at least one New Year’s resolution that matters. How about “Art! For a change!” Now, there is a mantra that might improve your quality of life.
Looking at 2009, you probably put your time, faith, money and effort into a lot of things; politics, perhaps, maybe the stock market, possibly a new social network. How did it all turn out? Are we any better off because of our gadgets, billion dollar bailouts or reality TV? Is living virtually and vicariously how we interpret “Nebraska … The Good Life”? |
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Funk You - |
Legendary George
Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic land the Mothership in the Metro
by Jesse D. Stanek
George Clinton, the brightly feathered and often-freaky force behind the industrial strength funk enterprise known as Parliament Funkadelic, is a busy man. Whether it be dining with the mayor of Tallahassee, Florida (as he was the first time he blew off our scheduled interview), composing one of his sci-fi funk medleys, defending himself against protracted industry related lawsuits, stretching his thespian legs (he has appeared in numerous films, including PCU, House Party and Graffiti Bridge), producing albums or just plain commanding the good Mothership Funk, Clinton is a pop culture icon who continues to not only make relevant albums but still lays claim to one of the most dynamic live shows going. |
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Lord of the Zodiac - |
Greetings cosmic voyagers and voyeurs, welcome to 2010. Well, I guess all the media had to finish up ’09 was Tiger’s soon-to-be-ex (billionaire) wife showing him she can stroke the Wood with one of his own drivers at 2 a.m. on the front lawn. Tiger’s scorecard is up to 13; but since we’re talking golf I figure he’ll be shooting five more holes before this round is complete? It’s the Year of the Tiger, starting Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Want to shoot a round? Tiger would. When you get tired of media pablum, Google the words “China gold purchase tungsten,” and check out news “they” don’t want you to read about. Take another week off and start your new year next week on the Jan. 14-15 Solar Eclipse New Moon. Trust me. Please check Planet Power’s website for the expanded 6,000-word year-ahead interpretations for each sign. I love each and every one of you and if you have any complaints or questions please write ’em down on a nice new fresh crisp Ben Frankie and send to MOJOPOPlanetPower.com |
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