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PLanTing The SeedTribal Seeds Spread the Love

By Shout Omaha Staff

As Tribal Seeds begin its migration to the Midwest, there’s no doubt each member is grateful for the chance to share their passion for reggae music. Growing up in San Diego, California made it easy to fall in love with reggae. The sound of the ocean, the inevitable “chill” vibe and countless music festivals around southern California painted the perfect picture for reggae music to thrive. Brothers Steven Rene and Tony-Ray Jacobo were immersed in the music early on. Consequently, it comes as no surprise they are the co-founders of the San Diego-based reggae band, Tribal Seeds. Founded in 2005, it was the Jacobo brothers’ way of finding a spiritual connection through reggae music. Much like their predecessors, which include Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Steel Pulse, among others, reggae gives them a sense of peace unparalleled by other musical genres.

“We grew up with reggae,” Tony-Ray Jacobo says. “My parents used to play it around the house when we were babies. We naturally developed a passion and love for it. San Diego is a great place for reggae so we would go to reggae festivals all the time. It’s awesome to see how much the scene has spread in San Diego and the rest of the States. It’s amazing to see that. Listening to reggae always gets the good vibes going.”

The current incarnation of Tribal Seeds consists of the Jacobo brothers, Carlos Verdugo, Victor Navarro, E.N Young, and Ryan Gonzo. It’s grown beyond any of their wildest dreams. Beginning with 2005’s Youth Rebellion and culminating with 2014’s Representing,

Tribal Seeds have maintained true to their interpreta-tion of reggae music. In a culture so often surrounded by negativity, it’s a refreshing change to hear a positive message blaring through the speakers. Jacobo keeps a level head, even with all of the self-destruction that can often accompany the “rock star” lifestyle.

“As a person in your early 20s, you have to go through that phase where maybe you indulge a little too much in alcohol or whatever it may be,” he says. “But I’ve always been a spiritual person; more so re-cently, I’ve been getting more and more into it. I think practicing your spirituality is essential. Just like you go to the gym on a daily basis or you have a certain diet you stick to, I think practicing spirituality on a daily basis keeps you strong in mind and body. Being consistent in our practices just keeps me clear heading and able to avoid things that are going to corrupt my mind and body.”

Tribal Seeds has been touring consistently for over years. Their tenacity has brought them to the forefront of the modern reggae scene. Representing hit #1 on the Billboard Reggae charts last year, a clear sign they are at the pinnacle of their career. They have shared the stage with some of their heroes, including Steel Pulse and Barrington Levy.

“It just shows that hard work pays off,” he says. “We’ve been consistently touring for six years now and paying our dues. It’s great the music is being received the way it is by our fans. All those artists we grew up listening to, we got to share the stage with. It’s a bless-ing.”

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Tribal Seeds also went on the road with hip-hop duo Atmosphere in 2013, an experience Jacobo will soon not forget. Anyone that has ever met emcee Sean “Slug” Daley knows what a character he is.

“It was awesome,” he recalls. “Atmosphere is a great hip-hop act. He [Slug] would actually wear the same Tribal T-shirt every day. We’d try to give him a new one and he’d be like, ‘Nah it’s cool. I’ll keep wearing it until it gets funky.’ He was out there wearing it every night [laughs]. Awesome show though.”

Of course, the music they deliver is enough to get you to a show, but the spiritual element adds some-thing entirely unique. It’s something that’s been in-stilled in them at an early age. His faith is also some-thing he can turn to when he feels down.

“I learned spirituality mostly from reggae music,” he says. “They [artists] would tell stories about the Bi-

ble or I would hear names from the Bible. It got me more into the message of reggae music and what the teachings were. These teachings have survived thou-sands of years. It’s just inspirational to me. My parents instilled spiritually in me, too. It wasn’t about religion or separate groups, just the teachings.

“If I have a bad day, being a spiritual person, I like to read the Bible or some type of spiritual book or watch minister Joel Osteen on T.V.,” he adds. “Spiri-tual upliftment brings me happiness, peace and clarity. Thats what I enjoy doing. Also, reggae music always has a spiritual message to it. It automatically makes me feel uplifted.”

Tribal Seeds, April 12, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $15/ADV and $18/DOS. Visit www.onepercentproductions.com for more information.


April 23, 2015

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Missing Kitten CoMedy shoW April 14, at Pizza shoppe Collective, 6056 Maple st., 8 p.m. Admission is free. www.pizzashoppecollective.com

the scoop: The Missing Kitten Comedy Show is a monthly standup comedy showcase on the second Tuesday of every month at The Pizza Shoppe Collective in Benson. Hosted by Jack Comstock & Dusty Stehl. APRIL 2015: Jack Comstock (host), Dusty Stehl, Miles Busby, Jordan Kleine, Cameron S. Logsdon, Jc Morgan, John Thome, and Matt VanEpps.

noAh’s ArK WAs A sPACeshiP

with Pile, April 14, at sweatshop gallery, 2727 n. 62nd st., 9 p.m. tickets are $8. www.sweatshopgallery.com

The Scoop: Noah’s Ark Was A Spaceship doesn’t concern itself with putting on airs — there aren’t any shut-ter-shades, sweater vests or vintage wines at this party. Their debut full-length, Hanga-Fang, is a rock-n-roll time capsule. Buried in 1994, it’s stuffed with stonewashed jeans, black T-shirts, a Bill & Ted DVD, Chuck Taylors, Olympia, a pack of Marlboro Reds and roughly three bong-rips. That’s not to say it’s derivative — it’s to say that if this record came out in the early ’90s, instead of 2011, it would be included in the stack of CDs resting in the console of your station-wagon, along with Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, Modest Mouse and The Breeders.

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LooM WeAves esPAnA: AnniversAry enCore April 9, at Espana Tapas Bar, Benson, 9 p.m. Tickets are $5-$8. www.houseofloom.com

the scoop: f you’ve ever experienced loom at Espana in the 2006-2011 era, you know how special this is. For those that are only familiar with loom from the House of Loom era, then all we can say is—take Friday morning off work because this is going to be a legendary night.

PiCK-A-PooCh AdoPtion dAy April 12, at ralston Arena, 7300 Q st., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6 or free

for anyone under 16. www.ralstonarena.com

The Scoop: If you are thinking about adopting a dog or cat from a local shelter or rescue group or interested in meeting the great people who run our wonderful, adoption-driven humane organizations, then you should attend Pets in Omaha’s Pick-a-Pooch (and kitties, too!) Adoption Day Event! Local shelters and rescue groups will be in attendance with adoptable animals, some of our Pet Partners will be there for you to meet and there will be many great activities and giveaways.

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WALK Ms oMAhA April 11, at Aksarben, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Admission is free. www.WalkMs.org

the scoop: Multiple sclerosis pulls us away from our lives and destroys connections. So it’s only fitting that our connections would be its greatest enemy. At Walk MS, our connections become more powerful than the connections MS destroys. Connect with others. Support life changing programs and cutting-edge research.

internAtionAL horse JuMPing CoMPetition

April 10-11, at CenturyLink Center, 455 n. 10th st., 7 p.m. tickets are $15-$35. www.centurylinkcenteromaha.com

The Scoop: Featuring the highest-level of international riders, the International Horse Jumping competition brings three days of family fun to CenturyLink Center Omaha. During these two days, families can experience all The Inter-national Omaha has to offer, through a family-friendly horse expo.The daylong expos, free to the public, will feature many interactive displays and activities designed to educate, entertain and engage attendees of all ages. Expo events will include the opportunity to meet eight different breeds of horses, participate in a treasure hunt, and view demon-strations and many hands-on exhibits, such as The National Pony Club, Mane Street and much more.

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MidWest goLden gLoves April 11, at ralston Arena, 7300 Q st., 7 p.m. tickets are $15-$40. www.ralstonare-na.com

the scoop: Come watch live fights at the Midwest Gold-en Gloves tournament at the Ralston Arena Community Rink as fighters in 10 weight classes from Omaha, Rapid City, and Grand Island compete for the title.

sPring Forever young FAMiLy & ChiLdren’s series

April 9, at Film streams, 1340 Mike Fahey st., Call for times. www.filmstreams.org

The Scoop: Film Streams is proud to announce the program for its Spring Forever Young Family & Children’s Series. Featuring two beloved animated features, two family-friendly classics from the silent era, and a cross-over with a Robert Altman repertory series, Forever Young promises fun for film lovers of all ages. Made possible with the support of the Lincoln Financial Foundation, films in this series have matinee screenings on Saturdays, Sundays, and Thursdays, and kids 12 and under always get in for just $2.50.

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STiLL afLoaTnoah’s ark was a Spaceship Prepare for new album

By Kyle Eustice

Andrew Gustafson met John Svatos at Creighton Prep thanks to an aptly placed Nirvana patch. Svatos was a year older than Gustafson, but their shared love of music easily bridged the small gap. Gustafson played in a local hardcore band throughout high school called Paria and future bandmate Rick Black played in a band just over the river, Past Nine Days. They would often share the bill and eventually it just made sense to start a band together. Noah’s Ark Was A Spaceship was soon born. Comprised of vocalist/guitarist Gustafson, drummer Rick Black, guitarist/vocalist Bryce Hotz and bassist/vocalist Svatos, Noahs’ Ark Was A Space-ship has been a fixture on the Omaha music scene for a decade. As they prepare for their show with Pile at

Sweatshop Gallery, Gustafson had some time to talk the Omaha music “scene,” Hear Nebraska and why playing live can be a little freaky. (See this week’s Picks for show information.)

Shout Omaha: You have a long band name. Where did it come from and do you ever wish you named it something else?

Andrew Gustafson: I know we have a long name, it came from a teacher John and I had in high school, at Creighton Prep. There was an architecture teacher who was pretty eccentric and constantly spewed out gov-ernmental conspiracies to his class. In fact, I remember many students wanting to take his class so they could hear his theories. He was an older guy, a navy vet, and always talked about how “he saw things he wasn’t sup-

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posed to see” and had to sign confidentiality papers and whatnot and wasn’t able to talk about anything until years later. I think he just liked getting every-one excited. Anyway, he also had a lot of ideas about the bible, and had to be careful telling us this because of the school’s affiliation with the jesuit mission, but John and I both were in his class one day and he was talking about the story of Noah’s ark and how it wasn’t actually a boat at all, but it was a spacecraft. He said something along the lines of, “Noah’s ark was NOT a boat! Noah’s ark was a spaceship!” John and I thought that sounded really poetic, it had a fitting sound. We joked about how it would make a perfect band name. Two years later, when we were both at UNO and starting the band around 2005, we decided to use the name. In short, it came from a story a teacher told us in high school. I can only speak for myself, but I like the name, I don’t really regret naming the band the way we did. Although it seemed like around 2006-2007 we started to see the words “Noah’s Ark” used for

album titles and band names around the country. Also I remember someone in Norway emailing us about 10 years ago saying he was going to sue us because he had the same band name. He spelled Ark wrong given the context, “Arc”, and we felt strongly that it was a worthless threat. We never heard back from him. We usually refer to the name as Nawas and we pronounce it as “na-wass.”

What kind of music do you guys like? We all listen to a lot of different types of music,

like most people I suppose. I don’t know if we really listen to a lot of music that sounds like the music we write. Again, I can only speak for myself, but as long as its genuine and feels good. Just looking through my current Spotify list: The Best of ZZ Top, The Terror by The Flaming Lips, and the new Pile record, You’re Better Than This. I really like a lot of the “slow-core” or “sad-core” bands from the 90’s. Those are such ridicu-lous genre titles but bands like, Codeine, Low, Idaho,


music q&a continued...Acetone, Red House Painters, Karate, etc. I’m a sucker for all that slow moody stuff.

You’ve been around for a long time. What keeps you motivated each day?

We’re on our 10th year as a band. It’s hard to be-lieve it’s been that long. For the most part, it’s been ups and almost no downs. Motivation is pretty easy for us, and the formula is really simple. We just love doing it. Playing live is of course fun, but to be completely honest, for me at least, I find the most satisfaction in the writing and recording process. I don’t relish nec-essarily in the limelight of being on stage like maybe some performers do. In the early years, we were really influenced by the live performance antics of bands like Sonic Youth and Nirvana. We’d get that comparison all the time, it always bothered me, but in hindsight, we were pretty much just mimicking them because that’s what we loved, and thought that’s what a live band SHOULD be like.

I like the song “Caucasian Meditation.” I saw it performed at Legend Comics. What’s your song-writing process like?

That was a pretty easy song to throw together. It has two bass lines, one for the verse, one for the chorus. One guitar plays the same thing throughout the entire-ty of the song. Our songwriting process has changed over the years, especially with the departure and arrival of different members, although John, Rick, and I have been at the core since the beginning. I suppose I am the primary songwriter. I’ll write the parts, work them out at home, find the melodies and bass lines, and re-cord demos. I’ll email the ideas so everyone can famil-iarize themselves before we get together in the room. Different members have different strengths. Rick has always been more analytical with the songs, his talent lies especially in his ability to arrange them, listen to them without being biased to what he’s playing. John is really good with tapping into vibes and moods, and Bryce is the most musical musician we’ve ever worked with. He’s exceptionally good with the fundamentals; harmony, rhythm, melody.

Is there every any “pressure” being from a town with such successful bands like The Faint, Cursive, Bright Eyes, etc?

Yeah, there’s pressure absolutely! And we’re re-ally fortunate there is. Those guys really set the bar for Omaha, and I think it sort of forces you to work harder, you know? They’re kind of like a successful big brother that the whole family loves, and you’re con-stantly feeling like you have to prove yourself. I don’t think its a bad thing. If you’re going to make art, don’t just give it 85 percent, you know? Everyone knows Omaha’s early 2000’s music story. I kind of think its time we move on, honestly. Those guys are amazingly talented and great people, but on a macro level, there are other bands here too.

Hear Nebraska is very supportive of you guys. What do you think of Omaha’s current music “scene” and how do you fit in?

Omaha (and the rest of Nebraska) is extremely for-tunate to have Hear Nebraska backing so many musi-cal acts and artists. They’re so committed and passion-ate about the music that’s made in this state. We’ve been fortunate to have a great relationship with them. I think the “scene” is thriving. Its about time some-body makes the infamous Farnam street house a his-toric landmark. So many bands come out of that space, its been an enigmatic forcefield of creative energy for over 25 years. I just saw three bands last Friday night that all totally blew me away, I know they play there often. Eric in Outerspace, Timecat, and Feral Hands. They’re younger guys, but I think they’re carrying the torch for sure. I also think there’s a strong pro-feminist movement happening here now with new(ish) bands. That’s a term people are still learning to understand, sadly, but its good there are some bands here to slap us in the face a bit.

Do you have a new record? We do have a new record! We haven’t started the

tracking process yet, but the studio date is set for early June. We have 9 songs written, we’ll probably cut them down to six or seven songs. There’s been talk of press-ing a limited run 10”, but we’ll see. We hope to have it released by the end of 2015.

What do you look forward to about live shows the most?

Playing live stresses me out! I don’t like it. No, I’m kidding...kind of. You know, we’re totally fortunate and blessed to have a lot of support here in Omaha. It’s a time to share art with one another and to just be with friends and family from time to time. That’s what I like the most, at least. From a creative standpoint though, performing live gives you an opportunity to work out the kinks in songs. Sometimes elements of certain songs just don’t work out like they do on paper, and playing live helps eliminate those bugs. It also gives our van some exercise. She needs it, gets her blood flowing, gets her moving, you know? Everybody likes that, right?

What does music you make mean to you on a personal level?

Writing music is an opportunity to do it your way. The process enables you to interpret music in any way you feel. We try not to put too much ego into the songwriting process. That kind of kills the art if it becomes too much about you and what you think of yourself, or what you want people to think about you. Its such a disgusting cliche, but we just try to write from our soul. We’re not trying to sell anything. We have music for sale, but we’re selfish songwriters. We just play what we like.


What’s going on in Omaha? You’ll find out here! Submit calendar listings to [email protected]. Be sure to include NAMES, DATES, TIMES, ADDRESSES and COSTS, and please give us AT LEAST 7 days notice. Events are included as space allows.

friday, aPriL 10Adam Clague: Portrait and Figure Painting Workshop402 Collective, 6051 Maple St.6 p.m. Tickets are $140. www.402artscollective.com

Knights of ComedyThe Hideout, 320 S. 72nd St. 8 p.m. Admission is free. www.thehideoutomaha.comKnights of Comedy is a role-playing comedy show in which a gathering of brave and noble comedians must adventure through the perils of make believe.

Sisters of Mercy: 150 Years Serving OmahaThe Durham Museum 801 S. 10th St. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.durhammuseum.org This special exhibit at the Durham Museum uses a combination of images, interesting artifacts, personal items and a video to bring to life the history and service of the Sisters of Mercy. The first sisters arrived by steamboat in 1864 and continue to minister in the Omaha area and beyond.

All About Omaha Torchlight BallThe Scoular Ballroom. 2027 Dodge St6 p.m. Tickets are $60. www.scoularballroom.com or www.memoriesforkids.orgProceeds from the Torchlight Ball go directly to Memories for Kids to help create memories for children who have a parent with terminal cancer. Memories for Kids is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization created by Lisa Gravelle after her dearest friend and sister-in-law, Cathy Stephan Gravelle, lost her battle with Melanoma Cancer. In the weeks and months following Cathy’s Stage 4 diagnosis, Lisa found it just as difficult to understand how Cathy’s three young children would make it through such a horrible, life-changing event. Lisa worked to help Cathy’s children make positive memories in the months before her death and since then, has helped many other families create positive memories together in spite of their battle with terminal cancer.

SaTurday, aPriL 11Weekend Dance DestinationHouse of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St.10 p.m. Admission is free. www.houseofloom.comThere’s always two things consistent about our weekends: House of Loom turns into a House of Dance with sweat-inducing DJs ready to free the booty, and a House of Celebration, ready to host whatever celebration-worthy moment you have in your life. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate, dance and release, we’re your spot. Always enjoy a rotating cast of resident DJs, great theme parties, international flavors and live performances. Contact us at [email protected] for table reservation & bottle service packages.

Sisters of Mercy: 150 Years Serving OmahaThe Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.durhammuseum.org This special exhibit at the Durham Museum uses a combination of images, interesting artifacts, personal items and a video to bring to life the history and service of the Sisters of Mercy. The first sisters arrived by steamboat in 1864 and continue to minister in the Omaha area and beyond.

Open Mic Poet Night at SozoSozo Coffeehouse, 1314 Jones St.7 p.m. Admission is free. www.sozocoffeeshop.comSozo has been showcasing local talent on their stage for sixth months. Sozo’s stage and audience have been begging for a poetry night. This is that poetry night! If you recite, write or enjoy poetry you want to help this up! Come enjoy some brew and listen to creativity in the heart of the Old Market on a Saturday night.

Luke PolipnickHarney Street Tavern, 1215 Harney St.9 p.m. Admission is free. www.harneystreettavern.comLuke Polipnick is back at it this Saturday night at Harney Street. Modern Jazz at it’s finest...one of Omaha’s best jazz guitarists. No two songs will ever sound the same with the amount of improv and originality that he brings every time he plays. Get there early to get the best seats.

Story TimeEcho Coffee Shop, 1502 S. 10th St.10 a.m. Admission is free. www.echocoffeeshop.comStop by the Echo Coffee Shop on 10th and

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Worthington Streets for story time every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sit back with a cup of coffee while your kids enjoy a free cookie and story.

Opera Meets ArtKaneko Sculpture Plaza at the Mid-America Center 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Admission is free. www.caesars.com/mid-america-centerOpera Omaha introduces you to the music of Beethoven’s ONLY opera through the art of Jun Kaneko! Join us for live performances of the music of Fidelio next to notable Kaneko sculpture installations across Omaha and Council Bluffs. Join us and register to win a backstage tour and the opportunity to meet Jun Kaneko.

Project 101 [D.I.Y] Opening & Artists Reception Howlin’ Hounds, 712 S 16th St.6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is freewww.howlinhoundsomaha.comProject 101 theme based art venture is an ever-changing lineup of artists drawing on their experiences and imagination to interpret randomly selected themes in their own styles and mediums. Bringing you the unique opportunity to enjoy the unexpected diversity in a common subject matter. With this latest undertaking the artists have been challenged with choosing their own theme to present in 3 pieces or less. We look forward to providing the community with a wide range of imagery for all to enjoy.

Bookbinding WorkshopKaneko, 1111 Jones St. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $100www.thekaneko.comOmaha paper artist Bonnie O’Connell will host a hands-on bookbinding workshop for youth. This workshop, presented by KANEKO, may be taken as a continuation of O’Connell’s papermaking workshop. Participants will learn to plan, cut and prepare a journal or sketchbook. Registration is required.

Lancers VS Lincoln StarsRalston Arena, 7300 Q St.7:35 p.m. Tickets are $16.95-$22.95 (Advance Tickets); $20.95-$26.95 (Day Of Tickets). www.ralstonarena.com

Omaha Bead AffairLaVista Community Center, 8116 Park View Blvd.10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $3. www.cityoflavista.org A fun event for crafters, DIY’ers and jewelry makers. Lots of unique shopping from vendors all over the mid-west with beads, gemstones, pendants, charms, crystals, art glass, tools and

supplies. Variety of classes are available on both days of the show for beginners who want to learn and for others who want to expand their skills in wire work, bead weaving, bead making, jewelry making, and more.

Women Defining History Luncheon & Runway ShowDouglas County Historical Society, 5730 N. 30th St.12 p.m. Tickets are $55-$75www.omahahistory.orgDouglas County Historical Society will present its 5th annual Women Defining History Luncheon and Runway Show on Saturday, April 11, at Field Club of Omaha. Connie Spellman, founder and Executive Director of Omaha by Design, will receive this year’s Women Defining History Award. The award is presented to a woman who inspires, challenges and serves as a model to strengthen our community through her courage, philanthropic outreach, historic preservation, tenacity or courage. The runway show will feature spring fashions from Younkers and vintage clothing from “Yesterday’s Lady” Sue McLain. Vintage jewelry sale to precede and follow luncheon.

Sunday, aPriL 12Maha’s 2015 Lineup AnnouncementO’Leaver’s Pub, 1322 S. Saddlecreek Rd.7 p.m. Admission is free. www.oleavers.com On Sunday, April 12, the wait is over. You’ll finally learn if the lineup rumors you heard from your co-worker’s sister’s boyfriend are for real. Be the first to post, tweet, snapchat, scream and sing the lineup from O’leaver’s while enjoying drinks, live music, and the anticipation of August. Live music from M34n Str33t.

Sisters of Mercy: 150 Years Serving OmahaThe Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.durhammuseum.org This special exhibit at the Durham Museum uses a combination of images, interesting artifacts, personal items and a video to bring to life the history and service of the Sisters of Mercy. The first sisters arrived by steamboat in 1864 and continue to minister in the Omaha area and beyond.

Salsa SundaysHouse of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St.7 p.m. Tickets are $7. www.houseofloom.com House of Loom has dedicated its Sunday nights and classic wood floors to all things salsa,

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buchata, merengue, cha-cha-cha, pachanga, and guaguanco. And to host and DJ the night, they’ve chosen long-time loom collaborator and the most charismatic, talented salsa dancer in Omaha, Mr. Blandon “Salserodalante” Joiner. Every Sunday kicks off with a salsa dance lesson for all levels of social dancers at 7 p.m., and you don’t need a partner. Dancers requested and spectators welcome as we offer fresh mint leaf in our Cuban Bacardi Mojitos.

Omaha Bead AffairLaVista Community Center, 8116 Park View Blvd.10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $3. www.cityoflavista.org A fun event for crafters, DIY’ers and jewelry makers. Lots of unique shopping from vendors all over the mid-west with beads, gemstones, pendants, charms, crystals, art glass, tools and supplies. Variety of classes are available on both days of the show for beginners who want to learn and for others who want to expand their skills in wire work, bead weaving, bead making, jewelry making, and more.

Mangelsen’s Bridal ExtravaganzaMangelsen’s, 3457 S. 84 St.12 p.m. Admission is free. www.mangelsens.com Join us for an afternoon of visiting with local wedding experts and getting some great inspiration from our department specialists! There will be demonstrations and make-n-takes, along with prize drawings throughout the day.

Monday, aPriL 13Open Mic Night402 Collective, 6051 Maple St.6 p.m. Admission is free. www.402artscollective.orgCome with your instrument and your skills to THE 402 music venue in downtown Benson any Monday night. Get your name on the list and get ready to show the world. Each artist is given a 10min slot. All ages are welcome. The 402 Arts Collective wants to provide a venue that is open to all ages, fun for the family, and is a great experience for local musicians. Their hope that seasoned artists along with those just getting started will come share their talent for others to enjoy just for the love of the art. They only ask that you keep it clean, fun, and excellent.

First Cut: Service Industry NightHouse of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 9 p.m. Admission is free.

www.houseofloom.comCheap drinks like $2 Honey Brown Ale pints, $3 premium vodka & gin wells and board games make this an easy Monday night. Service industry welcome.

TueSday, aPriL 14Hot Jazz with Luigi, Inc., April 14 at Mr. Toad’s, 1002 Howard St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.mrtoadspub.com

Karaoke TheatreHouse of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St.9 p.m. Admission is free. www.houseofloom.comEvery Tuesday at House of Loom, it’s everything you love about karaoke with the volume turned up. Don’t be afraid to go crazy: bring your own costumes, create your own choreography, bring your back up dancers or just grab some in-house props we’ll have on hand. Join the community here: http://www.facebook.com/karaoketheatre.

Sydney Pub Quiz,The Sydney, 5918 Maple St., 8 p.m. Admission is free. www.thesydneybenson.com Calling all quizzies and quizzettes. If you are looking for a way to cram some knowledge into your brain and cram some beer down your gullet – why not try to do both at the same time? If you would like a chance to get that beer for free along with a night of fun and facts – you should head down to the Sydney on Tuesdays. Grab a team of 5 or fewer and answer 40 fun questions for lots of opportunities to win great prizes (most of them obviously and awesomely include alcohol). Don’t mind your own quizness.

Lancers: Clark Cup Playoff Game 1Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $16.95-$22.95 (Advance Tickets); $20.95-$26.95 (Day Of Tickets)www.ralstonarena.com The Omaha Lancers will begin their quest to claim the organization’s eighth Clark Cup Championship with a pair of home games in the Western Conference Semifinal on Tuesday, April 14th at 7:05PM and Sunday April 19th at 5:05PM (if necessary) at Ralston Arena against either the Tri-City Storm or Sioux City Musketeers.

wedneSday, aPriL 15Free Show Wednesday


calendarBarley Street Tavern, 2735 N. 62nd St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.barleystreet.com

DJ SPiRALE and guestsHouse of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St.10 p.m. Admission is free. www.houseofloom.com Every Wednesday you’ll find DJ SPiRALE and guests holding down a weekly residency. SPiRALE is an Omaha native that has spent many years in Mexico City, giving her an edge over most local DJs on eclectic, tasteful & underground selections of music. Her nights span a whole emotional range of music, covering anything from house, techno, downtempo to even reggae. Weekly guests provide new music direction & vibe. Music stars at 10pm / 21+ / No Cover Enjoy half off a select tap beer & craft cocktail from 5pm to 2am.

Open Mic NightBarley Street Tavern, 2735 N. 62nd St., 10 p.m. Admission is freewww.barleystreet.comLocal comedian Dusty Stahl hosts an open mic night every Wednesday. Bring your best material and come on down.

ThurSday, aPriL 16Hector AnchondoThe Omaha Lounge, 1505 Farnam St.7:30 p.m. Admission is freewww.theomahalounge.comThe Omaha Lounge hosts blues guitarist Hector Anchondo every Thursday. Happy Hour everyday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

Movie Trivia NightThe Sydney, 5918 Maple St.8 p.m. Admission is free. www.thesydneybenson.com Get to the Sydney at 8pm Thursday for your chance to win awesome prizes and the eternal glory of bragging to your friends that you know more about movies than them! (For this month, anyway!) For any movie quiz noobz, all of the information, rules, et-ceteruh is below! *The Rules:* There will be 40 questions, broken up into five categories of eight questions each (with a ten-minute break between the second and third category). No use of smart phones, laptops, phoning a friend, etc. In fact, you should probably just not have your phone out at any point during the quiz. Teams of FIVE or less. If you have more than five, you can still play, but you won’t be eligible for our fantastic prizes. And what are those fantastic prizes?! *The Prizes:* There will be a first place prize, an individual prize, and Best

Team Name prizes! All of which have been donated so graciously by local film-based-businesses/groups and the Sydney.

ongoing evenTSFlorabundaThrough April 25, at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.www.thekaneko.com Florabunda is an exhibition that showcases bright designs of historically prominent fabric designers during the golden age of the Hawaiian shirt, exploring the artistic and cultural significance of this form of fabric design. In addition to the garments on display, this exhibition will also feature historic photographs and informative video to glean insight into the designers’ creative process, and production of the fabric and shirts themselves. The design and production of classic floral patterns and the composition of abundant Hawaiian foliage is at the heart of this exhibition. Composed of shirts from the 1950s through the 1980s, the collection highlights such designers as Alfred Shaheen, John Meigs, Elsie Das, and many more.

Fiber LegendsThrough April 25, at KANEKO1111 Jones St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. www.thekaneko.org Fiber Legends explores the different ways in which fiber art conveys movement, captures and transmits culture and functions as fine art through the works of Nick Cave, Sheila Hicks and Jon Eric Riis. Nick Cave first gained widespread recognition for his Soundsuits: full-body outfits crafted from discarded objects found in antique shops and flea markets. Part sculpture, part costume, the complex, kaleidoscopically colorful works are often featured in solo and group movement performances. Jon Eric Riis, from Atlanta, Georgia, is an internationally known contemporary fiber artist and a collector of Asian textiles. Since 1976, Riis has exhibited his handwoven tapestries throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. Sheila Hicks is a Nebraska native and world-renowned fiber artist. Her work ranges from miniatures to architectural commissions to whimsical soft stones, and employ both loom and non-loom techniques.

The Quilted Conscience Project Through April 25, at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday, 1–5 p.m. Admission is free. www.thekaneko.org


The Quilted Conscience Project (TQC Project) is an arts education experience that fosters inter-generational and cross-cultural bonds between people who, otherwise, might never meet. The project works with immigrant/refugee children, newly arrived in the United States, and traditional-American communities, here for many generations, who don’t yet know their newest neighbors. It encourages creativity, respect, and friendship. TCQ Project honors the living legacy of Nebraska born-and-raised social justice pioneer Grace Abbott and is guided by Abbott’s words: “Justice for all children is the high ideal in a democracy.”

‘Tech City’ ExhibitThrough May 10, at Strategic Air & Space Museum28210 West Park Highway, Ashland9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $12. www.sasmuseum.comThe Strategic Air & Space Museum announces the opening of a traveling engineering exhibit as a way to inspire learning and interest in careers that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages and is designed with features just for girls. Visitors can design a model for a city plaza, build a structure that will hold up under the force of an earthquake, change traffic lights and solve traffic jam problems, dam the creek to prevent it from flooding, build a bridge, experiment with sound engineering to produce their own recordings and more. Dinner Detective Murder Mystery ShowThrough December 19, at Doubetree Hotel, 1616 Dodge St., 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $54.50. www.thedinnerdetective.com he Dinner Detective is the largest, award-winning, interactive comedic murder mystery dinner show in the United States. We are now running public and private shows in cities across the country every week. Our immensely popular shows are set in the present day. Unlike other murder mystery dinner shows, here you will find no cheesy costumes, no recited campy dialogue and no hokey song and dance. Our performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. In many instances, guests are seated with the performers and don’t even realize it until they die...the performers, that is! Our Detectives proceed to interrogate everyone and find clues as more people die. At the end of the night, prizes are awarded to the Top Sleuth who solves the crime.

‘This B**** is Goin’ Down: An Evening on the

Titanic,’ Through April 25, at Apollon, 1801 Vinton St.10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday). Tickets are $25-$35 (includes dinner). www.apollonomaha.comFrom recreating the final dinner in the first class dining room to skimping on the lifeboats that might have saved you, become a passenger on the RMS Titanic’s fateful voyage as our artists examine the breadth of human emotion on an evening of leisure and uncertainty. This is an immersive and interactive performance experience that will include visual art, music, performance, and dinner.

Aksarben Curling LeagueThrough May 15, at Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St.Days and Times Vary. www.ralstonarena.com League games are always free to come watch - grab a drink and a snack and watch the action from the warm area by the bar. You can sign up as a team or as an individual and we’ll place you on a team. We try to pair up newer curlers with more experienced players to keep the leagues balanced. All of our leagues are Open Leagues - teams can be all-men, all-women, or a mix - and welcome all ages and abilities. No knee or back is too creaky and kids 8 years and older can play, too. If you want to play, but can’t commit to a regular schedule you can register as a social member and play as a substitute in our leagues when you’re available. Each week subs are need, so we’ll make sure you get out on the ice.

La Veinticuatro: South 24th Walking TourThrough October 1 (first Thursday of the month), at 24th and N St.5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. www.south24thomahatour.com A guided walk of 8 blocks lasting 75-90 minutes through an ethnic historic and commercial district currently with a Latino flavor. We note architecture, the arts, ethnic culture, local business, and the past/present.

Public Ice SkatingThrough April 25, at Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St. www.ralstonarena.com LEARN TO SKATE: The Ralston Skating Academy’s professional coaching staff will be offering 15 minute private Learn to Skate lessons at each Public Ice Skating for a $10 fee.Visit the RSA table upon arrival to reserve your spot and coach! Learn more about RSA by visiting their website.The Ralston Arena stocks Jackson Ultima leather figure skates. Sizes available on a first-come, first-serve basis or bring your own skates. Please enter through the Southeast entrance.


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