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Matthew Sweet Plays the Holland

Issue 6.05 | mar 26-apr 2, 2015

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Been WaitingMatthew Sweet Plays the Holland

By Kyle Eustice

Omaha is full of “undercover celebri-ties.” You might run into Warren Buffett at Mark’s in Dundee or Conor Oberst at a show at Sokol Auditorium. As of December 2013, you may now have had a few Matthew Sweet sightings. Originally from Lincoln, Sweet catapulted to international recognition when he released 1991’s seminal album Girlfriend. Although originally a bass player, Sweet learned to write songs on guitar. “I couldn’t sing and play bass,” Sweet notes. “It freaked me out. I needed to play guitar to write songs, but I played bass on my records.” Girlfriend celebrated its 20th anniversary on October 22, 2011, the same day Sweet’s Modern Art album was released. His most recent work is a collaboration with The Bangles’ Susanna

Hoffs, 2013’s Under the Covers Vol. 3. Sweet makes a rare appearance at the Holland Per-forming Arts Center for the Hear Nebraska Fundraiser March 28 with So-So Sailors.

Shout Weekly (Kyle Eustice) So we are distant relatives. You’ll have to come over to my parents’ house so we can all hang out.

Matthew Sweet: We can talk about The Beatles and you can be bored.

[Laughs] Oh I won’t be bored. I can talk about music all day.

It’s cool to see younger generations that know about that stuff.

I loved The Bangles in 5th grade. How did you team up with Susanna Hoffs?

Susanna and I have known each other for


a really long time and I was a Bangles fan when you were in the 5th grade. I loved that it was a girl group. The music was just cool. I liked that they had that retro, ‘60s thing about them. I met Sue early in my career. I think I sang on a solo thing of hers. When Girlfriend started happening, I played an acoustic show at a place called The Cave in Santa Monica. I was pretty wound up. She came to the show and brought Mike Meyers as a guest. We ended up having dinner af-ter the show. We were fans of his SNL stuff; Wayne’s World and all that. We became friendly with them. Mike was coming up with the Austin Powers character and I got to know Sue better. Fast forward, somewhere before Susanna and I started doing these records, The Bangles were doing a show called Bangles and Friends. I was talking to Susanna in the hallway and told her I would love to produce something for her. She met

this label Shout Factory and their dream was for us to do covers together. I had never done it a lot, but I really wanted to work with her. Then we just kept doing more and more. We couldn’t believe we did that many. We be-came really good friends.

I remember meeting them at an in-store at Homer’s when I was a kid.

Homer’s! That’s a blast from the past. I used to drive up from Lincoln to get certain imports I couldn’t get. I liked Dirt Cheap in Lincoln, but Homer’s was bigger.

My Dad is a huge Beach Boys fan, too. I think you’d like his house. There’s a lot of cool memorabilia around.

Unlike The Beatles, who I had no access to, I got to be around Brian Wilson a lot. I know the Mike Love Beach Boys, too. They all connect to The Bangles. The Cowsills, who had a great hit in the ‘60s, the little kid in it was John and he was the drummer. He is married to Vicki from The Bangles. John has played with The Beach Boys a lot over the years.

I’ve interviewed Mike Love and Al Jardine, but I’ve never talked to Brian Wilson. What’s that like?

I have been able to speak to him a lot. The first time I met him I was interviewing him for some magazine. He was very stilted and uncomfortable. He would talk to me nor-mally, but then might jump up and leave the room suddenly [laughs]. I did a 2001 Radio City Music Hall Tribute to Brian. I got to do some things with Brian. We did a Letterman thing, too. We got to do “Good Vibrations” with Brian and his band. Through that, I got more of a feeling for him. I also worked with Van Dyke Park. Unlike Brian, he remembers everything and is more of a pleasant person. The thing that Van Dyke impressed on me the most was that Brian knows much more than what he would let on. Brian was a really cool guy. He wasn’t just a “nut.” He was cool and cutting edge when they were doing those re-cords. I’ve seen Van Dyke and Brian get to-gether, and he acts more normal. He has a lot of challenges. I’ve been to dinner with him and he loves to eat so he’ll talk about prime rib. That’s the most excited I have ever seen.

What was the most memorable moment with him?

One moment I just remembered is when we were doing those rehearsals for the trib-

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ute show, we had a break and everyone had left the room. Brian was at the keyboard playing this haunting melody. As I was leav-ing, I said, ‘Wow that was really beautiful.’ He said, ‘I know, it’s “Blueberry Hill.”’ But you would have never know. He made it his own.

Do you ever pinch yourself when you’re getting to hang around music royalty?

It’s one of those weird things; you’re ex-cited, but there’s nowhere to go with that kind of thing. Nobody really wants to hear about it. You’re either going to try to brag about it or it’s just a personal thing. I pinch myself a little bit, especially a while back. Getting to know Brian or Van Dyke happened over a period of years, though. They are re-ally great people.

Did you know other members of Brian’s family?

I hadn’t flown for eight years. I had a hor-rible fear of flying. In my career, I flew so much, I had a nervous breakdown. That’s when we did “100 % Fun” and “Sick of “My-self. During that time, I didn’t fly for the rest

of the ‘90s. The trips overseas really freaked me out. I had to fly back to New York in order to do the Radio City thing. They said they would put me in First Class with Brian and I agreed to do that. I though, ‘If I go down, I’ll be with Brian.’ I can be like the Big Bop-per with Buddy Holly; forever associated with some great genius [laughs]. Everybody knew I hadn’t flown forever and was horri-fied. His daughters, Carnie and Wendy, were super nice to me. Brian hates flying more than me and couldn’t even speak the entire time. There was nothing comforting about having him there at all [laughs]. My point is, there was a really strong family feeling there. I fly all the time now.

You celebrated the anniversary of Girl-friend and released Modern Art the same day. How did that feel?

I didn’t feel like my new record was chal-lenged t that. It was a specifically approahed thing. It wasn’t like Girlfriend so I didn’t feel like it had to live up to that in some way. It felt amazing that it had been that long. What made it more amazing is when I went on tour. The people who were in love with it back then were coming and reliving. I never got tired of it. It was touching.



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PaPermaking WorkshoP march 27-28, at kaneko, 1111 Jones st., 8 p.m. Tick-ets are $100. www.thekane-ko.org

The scoop: Omaha paper artist Bonnie O’Connell will host a two-day papermaking workshop at KANEKO. This introductory class covers the ba-sic techniques of Western-style hand papermaking and a brief overview of papermaking history. Registration is required.

CabineT march 29, at The Waiting room, 6212 maple st., 9 p.m. Tickets are $10-$12.

www.onepercentproductions.com

The Scoop: Cabinet is a band with roots firmly planted in the Appalachian tradition. They wear their influences like badges, honoring the canon of roots, bluegrass, country, and folk, weaving these sounds into a patchwork Americana quilt. But this music isn’t romanticizing or rehashing the past. Cabinet makes it mark on today. The steady aim of their harmonies soar straight onto target each time, the soaring vocals giving voice to the story of each song. Their music takes the long way home, treating its listeners like passengers on a ride through scenic back roads. Their live shows are inclusive, celebratory, and community-building. Everyone will want to get on the wagon with Cabinet. Members Pappy Biondo (banjo, vocals), J.P. Biondo (mandolin, vocals), Mickey Coviello (acoustic guitar, vocals), Dylan Skursky (electric bass, double bass), Todd Kopec (fiddle, vocals), and Jami Novak (drums, percussion), all live and love music, and their polished sound belies their young age.


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Will DougherTy loves ComPany march 28, at The backline, 1618 harney st., 8 p.m. Tickets are $5. www.back-linecomedy.com

The scoop: Join host Will Dougherty as he invites his comedy pals to do sets while he stay on stage to riff, banter, and derail things for the amusement of all. Your lineup of Lincoln and Omaha all-stars this month in-cludes: Joey Zimmerman (recently recorded his second EP “Butterfly Graduation”), Miles Busby (Great Ameri-can Comedy Festival finalist), Heather Jones (your two time OEAA Best Comedian winner), Mike Vamosi (dash-ing host of comedy debate Agree 2 Disagree), Andrew Hanus (from Lincoln’s own Live from the Smokehouse podcast), and Mollie Bartlett (the new kid). The beers are cheap, the jokes are plentiful, and the interruptions are as fun as they are uncomfortable. As always your eve-ning’s entertainment can be had for a mere five dollars or free for all Backline students.

TWeeDy with Juan Wauders, march 29, at sokol auditorium, 2234 s. 13th st., 8 p.m.

Tickets are $28. www.sokolunderground.com

The Scoop: As the founding member and leader of the American rock band Wilco and alt-country band Uncle Tu-pelo, Jeff Tweedy is one of contemporary American music’s most accomplished songwriters, musicians and perform-ers. Since starting Wilco in 1994 Tweedy has written original songs for eight Wilco albums and collaborated with folk singer Billy Bragg to bring musical life to three albums-full of Woody Guthrie-penned lyrics in the Mermaid Avenue series. His latest project is Tweedy, a musical collaboration with his 18-year-old son and drummer Spencer Tweedy. The father/son duo’s debut album is called Sukierae and features 20 songs written by Jeff Tweedy. With Spencer on drums, Jeff handles his usual guitars and vocals, as well as bass and keyboards. Musician Scott McCaughey (R.E.M., The Minus Five, The Baseball Project) lends additional keyboards and backing vocals on Sukierae come courtesy of Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of the Brooklyn-band Lucius.




top 8DeliCaTe sTeve march 30, at reverb lounge, 6121 military ave., 9 p.m. Tick-ets are $10. www.onepercent-productions.com

The scoop: Delicate Steve is the brainchild of New Jersey-based songwrit-er and multi-instrumentalist Steve Marion. As NPR has said, “Delicate Steve’s music maintains the capacity to surprise…guitar showcases that don’t shred, dance records that don’t adhere to familiar beats and clas-sic-rock throwbacks that fan out into world music, prog, reggae, surf-rock and more, with the propulsive jitteriness and sideways oddness of Ratatat or Dirty Projectors.”SPIN has called the music “a kaleidoscope of bouncy pan-African polyrhythms and swooping six-string melodies, like the Dirty Projectors with guitars instead of singers.”

mike malone april 1-4, at Funny bone omaha, village Pointe, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17.

www.funnybone.com

The Scoop: Comedian Michael Malone is a larger than life performer who delivers heavy-hitting punchlines with the weight of a veteran and the heat reserved only for the country’s hottest up and coming comics. Best known for his Top-10 selling comedy album debut on iTunes and his “rubber face,” Malone is a force to reckon with. His blis-tering humor and irreverent views on life, love and personal tragedy have earned him recognitions such as Campus Activities Magazine’s Top Comedy Performer of 2013 and “Hot Comic to Watch in 2013,” and winner of the prestigious 33rd Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition in 2012. Malone’s been featured on Bob and Tom Radio and TV, made appearances on WGN TV, National Lampoon’s Operation Comedy Tour, NBC TV, XM Sirius Satellite Radio and the CW. Additionally, Malone has two top selling comedy albums on iTunes and Amazon. Check out videos, tour dates, tour photos and more athttp://www.MaloneComedy.com.


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11Th annual TWin rivers ymCa Dinner & auCTion march 28, at Twin rivers ymCa, elkhorn, 5 p.m. Tickets are $35. www.twin-rivers.metroymca.org/

The scoop: A benefit for the Twin Rivers YMCA Strong Commu-nities Campaign includes Social Hour and Silent Auction, which begin at 5 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. Live Auction takes place throughout the event. All money raised provides support and assis-tance for individuals and families in Western Douglas County to the Twin Rivers YMCA.

The bishoPs 20Th anniversary shoW

with linoma mashers, 23rd vibration, Transcendentals, & stories of the sun, march 28, at slowdown, 729 n. 14th st., 8 p.m. Tickets are $9. www.theslow-

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The Scoop: The Bishops celebrate their 20th anniversary with long-time pals, Linoma Mashers, 23rd Vibration, The Transcendentals (first show), and Stories of the Sun.

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MUSICRevel is the only night in Omaha dedicated to ladies who love ladies. It’s an opportunity for the Lesbian community and those who are friends and allies of the LGBT community at large to come together to enjoy the safe company of like-minded people with drinks and dancing. Hosted by Danielle Renae, Tena Hahn and Tara Jeck. Resident DJ Ema Marco. Revel, March 27, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 9 p.m. Admission is $5. www.houseofloom.com

Four guys from Nebraska raised on Fugazi, Guided By Voices, Superchunk, and Busch Light.Little Brazil with Lightning Bug, & Low Long Signal, March 27, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $7. www.onepercentproductions.com Dance the night away to the latest and greatest spun by Gary ‘Keza’ Reeshaw, while checking out some live music and dope visuals. Music features from Kerrington Mola-b Hawkins & Brisx. Cool vibes & good sounds. Come support your local artists and have a good time. Identity by Design is a platform celebrating creative identities through Art, Culture and Technology dedicated to exposing the talent in all artists. F.A.M. Fest, March 27, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 10 p.m. Tickets are $5. www.houseofloom.com There’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.Weekend Dance Destination, March 28, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 10 p.m. Admission is free. www.houseofloom.com

Mixed Martial Audio’s history is quite simple. Singer/songwriter for the group, Jesse Copenharve started playing drums in 2001. His love for music grew exponentially and he continued with dabbling in writing lyrics, playing some guitar, and bass. While Jesse fancies himself a drummer by trade, mishaps between bands here and there led him to attempt forming a group of his own. In summer of 2011, he named the band and had a concept before asking Travis Gerlecz, now bassist and Tim Nicholson, then drummer to join him. The idea was not to settle for one style, but to incorporate every style they grew up appreciating. With good heads on their shoulders and positivity at the forefront more often than not, Mixed Martial Audio worked together to create songs consisting of soft rock, hard rock, punk, hip hop, blues, and all sorts of other good stuff. Respectably, Tim Nicholson left the band to pursue his career as a chef at Omaha’s The Boiler Room. Jesse called his old friend, Andre Thompson, once drummer of bands such as Blessed Are The Merciless and Electric Susie to take his place. Andre accepted and

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calendarhas been drumming for the band since June 2012. Now, Jesse, Travis, and Andre keep MMA moving forward; jacks of all styles, but masters of none.Mixed Martial Audio with Valleyhill, Flight Metaphor, & Unscene Patrol, March 28, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $7. www.onepercentproductions.com Shortly after sharing the stage with several national acts, Take Me To Vegas decided to take a step back to focus on the writing process and hone their sound. What started as fast, energetic pop/punk has matured into a rounded alternative rock sound that still shows elements of the band’s roots. After a few changes to the band’s lineup and a year in the studio, Take Me To Vegas is back and ready to get their new sound out there.Take Me To Vegas (CD release) with Fontenelle, & Alpha 5, March 29, at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. www.theslowdown.com Once a month, Andrew Monson, Eric “EZ” Ziegler, and Tyrone Storm bring their all vinyl soul dance party to The Sydney. From deep, gritty grooves to northern soul stompers, it’s the perfect opportunity to get out on the floor or break open a tall boy.Benson Soul Society, March 28, at The Sydney, 5918 Maple St., 10 p.m. Admission is free. www.thesydneybenson.com Nightbird with Pro-Magnum, March 27, at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave., 9 p.m. Tickets are $7. www.onepercentproductions.com Mitch Towne heads up this jazz trio and it includes the likes of drummer John Kizilarmut and guitarist Peter Schlamb. Jazz is back this Friday night at Harney Street Tavern.The Modern Midwest Trio, March 27, at Harney Street Tavern, 1215 Harney St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.harneystreettavern.com Sozo 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.Open Mic Poet Night at Sozo, March 28, at Sozo Coffeehouse, 1314 Jones St., 7 p.m. Admission is free. www.sozocoffeeshop.com

Spoonfed Tribe combines indie-rock and art-rock into it’s own hybrid sound, too easily categorized as “progressive” or “avant garde”, and maybe best described as sounding like either “Nine Inch Nails meets Rusted Root” or “Alice In Chains meets Jane’s Addiction”. However, there is an unmistakable groove, fueled by a stage full of drums and percussion, and the live show—as much a visual as an auditory experience—often evolves into a mesmerizing, hypnotic, tranced-out dance party, punctuated by heavy guitar riffs and the lyrical content inspired by the band’s stated mission: “Spoonfed Tribe is Us, it’s You, and it’s Everybody on this plane now. We are all spoon fed information and intention (Hidden or Shown). Our goal is to touch as many of you as possible through our Music and Words.”Spoonfed Tribe with Funk Trek, March 27, at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $7. www.theslowdown.com Come 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

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just for the love of the art. They only ask that you keep it clean, fun, and excellent. Open Mic Night, March 30, at 402 Collective, 6051 Maple St., 6 p.m. Admission is free. www.402artscollective.orgFree show Wednesdays. Free Show Wednesdays: Indigo Sun, April 1, at Barley Street Tavern, 2735 N. 62nd St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.barleystreet.com Self Defense Family started as a way to kill time for Albany musicians already involved in full-time bands. Having spent time in heavier bands, the initial End of a Year line-up was interested in trying something more overtly melodic. Taking their name from an Embrace song, the band’s original sound was highly influenced by the Revolution Summer-era DC bands. The band recorded a boombox demo to give out at their first show, which took place at SUNY Albany. Shortly thereafter, a more formal demo entitled “Warm” was recorded. A full-length, Disappear Here, appeared on local labels Oneohfive and Losingface Records. The band later released a split 7” with western Massachusetts band Three Fifteen on another local label, Slave Union. It was this record that caught the attention of Revelation Records, and the band made the jump in 2006, recording their first full-length for the California label in the spring of that year. Self Defense Family + Makthaverskan with See Through Dresses, & Solids, April 1, at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. www.theslowdown.com Luke 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.Luke Polipnick, March 28, at Harney Street Tavern, 1215 Harney St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.harneystreettavern.com Cheap drinks like $2 Honey Brown Ale pints, $3 premium vodka & gin wells and board games make this an easy Monday night. Service industry welcome.First Cut: Service Industry Night, March 30, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 9 p.m.

Admission is free. www.houseofloom.comEvery 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.DJ SPiRALE and guests, April 1, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 10 p.m. Admission is free. www.houseofloom.com Hot Jazz with Luigi, Inc., March 31, at Mr. Toad’s, 1002 Howard St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.mrtoadspub.com Every 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.Karaoke Theatre, March 24, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.houseofloom.com House of Loom has dedicated its Sunday nights and classic wood floors to all things salsa, 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. Salsa Sundays, March 29, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 7 p.m. Tickets are $7. www.houseofloom.com BOOKS Stop by the Echo Coffee Shop on 10th and 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


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free cookie and story. Story Time, March 28, at Echo Coffee Shop, 1502 S. 10th St., 10 a.m. Admission is free. www.echocoffeeshop.comARTPopular among young readers, graphic novels are known for their comic format. They are generally described as “sequential art,” where a series of illustrations tells the story, but, unlike newspaper comics, they are the length of a novel and include narrative development. From cave paintings and hieroglyphs, to tapestries and illuminated manuscripts, storytelling through pictures has existed for millennia. The dawn of the Industrial Age marked the publication of The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck, which, with its sequential pictures and captions, many consider to be the first comic book. The twentieth century saw DC Comics’ Superman and Batman and Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and X-Men and the superhero phenomenon. Today, graphic novels are more varied in content than their earlier counterparts and they have a new level of respectability, their impact and popularity the topic of scholarly research and discussion. Notably, in 1992, Art Spiegelman’s Holocaust survivor’s tale, Maus, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. BAM! presents a collection of pen and ink, mixed media, and computer-generated illustrations; preliminary sketches; storyboards; and cover art created by five of the leading contemporary artists/authors working in the graphic novel format. This exhibition, organized by National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (Abilene, TX), is sponsored at Joslyn Art Museum by an anonymous donor and by Cynthia Epstein and David Wiesman.BAM! It’s a Picture Book: The Art Behind the Graphic Novel, March 26-March 29, at Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St., Hours Vary. Admission Prices Vary. www.joslyn.orgFlorabunda will be on display at KANEKO as a part of the collective exhibition, FIBER, from Feb. 6–April 25, 2015. Join them for the unveiling of this exhibition at the FIBER Opening Reception on Friday, Feb. 6 from 6–9 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public. 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.Florabunda, March 26-April 25, at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. www.thekaneko.com THEATRE

The 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.Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show,


calendarMarch 26-December 19, at Doubetree Hotel, 1616 Dodge St., 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $54.50. www.thedinnerdetective.com Motown: The Musical is a Broadway jukebox musical based on a book by Berry Gordy, the 1994 autobiography To Be Loved: The Music, the Magic, the Memories of Motown. Motown: The Musical, March 26, at Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. www.omahaperformingarts.org COMEDYLocal comedian Dusty Stahl hosts an open mic night every Wednesday. Bring your best material and come on down. Open Mic Night, March 31, at Barley Street Tavern, 2735 N. 62nd St., 10 p.m. Admission is free. www.barleystreet.comCalling 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. Sydney Pub Quiz, March 31, at The Sydney, 5918 Maple St., 8 p.m. Admission is free. www.thesydneybenson.com SPORTSBaseball.

Stetson Hatters vs. Creighton Bluejays, March 28, at TD Ameritrade Park, 1200 Mike Fahey St., 2 p.m. Ticket prices vary. www.tdameritrade.com

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. 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. Cash only. Public Ice Skate Times may be pre-empted at any time. Skate Sharpening Services available for $5.00 and during public skating times only. Public skating is being offered until the end of March. Public Ice Skating, March 26-March 29, at Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., Times Vary. Admission is $5. www.ralstonarena.com Hockey.

Lancers vs. Youngstown Phantoms, March 28, at Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., 7:35 p.m. Ticket prices vary. www.ralstonarena.com COMMUNITY G. Kury, MD presents healings which are medically inexplicable. Healed people report about their recovery. The natural laws of spiritual healing will be described. Healings documented and verified by independent physicians prove the truth of Bruno Groening’s words, “There is no ‘incurable’. God is the greatest physician.” Every participant will have the possibility to experience the effect of the spiritual healing force in his/her own body. All interested people are welcome to attend. Admission is free, voluntary donations are welcome.Spiritual Healing : A Medical Point of View, March 28, at Creighton University’s Skutt Student Center, 2500 California Plaza, 7 p.m. Tickets are free. www.creighton.edu A Brush With Evil Screening, March 29, at Center For Intuitive Advancement, 5126 N. 156th St., 7 p.m. Admission is free. www.military.com or www.eventful.com




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