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Opening Reception November 21, Closing Reception November 29

Suzanne Smith Arney originated and wrote the HERArt column for Omaha Magazines HER magazine from 2004-2012. Each column profiled a woman artist in the metro area, along with photographs of her work.

Her Art/Herself compiles the 48 featurd artists into a stunning book. In addition to being a history of those years, it also serves as a guidebook to the current art scene as most of the artists interviewed still live and work in the metro. Her new book, Her Art/Herself, can be taken as a handbook of artists and artwork in general, revealing the Hows and Whys of artists motivations, approaches, processes, and techniques.

Work by each artist in the book will be shown in the exhibition. Arney has added a preface and Reflections, short essays that com-ment on and update the original profiles. The book also includes a foreword by Janet L. Farber, Director, Phillip Schrager Collection of Contemporary Art, and an afterword by John Rogers, Owner/Director, Gallery 72. The 5 p.m. Opening Reception on November 21 features a Gallery Talk by Janet Farber. The author herself will close the exhibition with a 2 p.m. talk on November 29.

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ART AND MUSEUM EXHIBITSJohn Balistreri and Greg Pughs Digital Hands, Through December 7, Creighton University Lied Art Gal-lery2500 California Plaza. Come experience the artwork of Ceramic 3D Printing with renowned artists John Balistreri and Greg Pugh. Pugh will give a lecture on Nov. 7, 12:301:30 in the Epply Building, Room 115. Free admission. 4022802969. creighton.edu

Katie Frisch. November 3Decem-ber 12, Fred Simon Gallery at the Nebraska Arts Council Offices1004 Farnam St. Textile artist Katie Frisch, who is from Lincoln, exhibits her latest works in this solo show. 8am5pm. Free. 4025952142. nebraskaartscouncil.org

Peter Hill. November 729, Modern Arts Midtown3615 Dodge St. Come experience Peter Hills abstract paintings in this cap-tivating exhibit. Opening reception 68pm, Nov. 7. Regular business hours. Free. 4025028737. modernartsmidtown.com

BAM! Its a Picture Book: The Art Behind Graphic Novels. Novem-

ber 8 March 29, 2015, Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St. Popular among young readers,

graphic novels are known for their comic format. They are generally described as sequential art, where a series of illustrations tell the story, but, unlike newspaper comics, they are the length

of a novel and include narrative develop-ment. This exhibition features the work

of Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Mark Crilley, Matt Holm, Raina Telgemeier, and Lincoln Peirce.

Tuesday Wednesday & Friday Sunday 10am 4pm; Thursday 10am 8pm. Free admission.

4023423300. joslyn.org

Janette Beckman Photography: Hip Hop Artists and Rebel Culture. Through November 29, Carver Bank 2416 Lake St. Londoner Janette Beckman has shot bands from The Clash to Boy George as well as three Police album covers. Her powerful portraits celebrating this music and style are collected in Made in the UK: The Music of Attitude, 19771982. Beckmans photography is now on display at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts Carver Bank. 4029336624. bemiscenter.org

Dundees Annual Holiday Show. December 131, Dundee Gallery4916 Underwood Ave. Come join Dundee Gallery in celebrating its annual holiday exhibition. Regular business hours. Free. 4025058333. dundeegallery.com

Twentieth Century Masters: Dal, Chagall, Mir and Picasso. December 520, Gallery 721806 Vinton St. Come enjoy a rare opportunity to collect documented works by masters Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Joan Mir and Salvador Dal. The selected works in this worldclass exhibition showcase the spirit and genius of these extraor-dinary artists. 4024964797. gallery72.com

Janet Eskridge. December 527, Modern Arts Midtown3615 Dodge St. Come experience assemblages by Janet Eskridge, collages by Martha Horvay, and the assembled works of other featured artists. Regular business hours. Free. 4025028737. modernartsmidtown.com

Selected Works of Cedric Hartman, Wallace Cunninghams Reality < An Idea, and Olson Kundig: Anthology. Through January 3, 2015, Kaneko1111 Jones St. Local artist Cedric Hartman is known for making thoughtful, idiosyncratic work in the archi-tectural realm and an everevolving array of furniture, lighting, and hardware. Now 85 years old, he still works at his Omaha studio workshop every day. This exhibition at Kaneko will be the first time Hartman has curated a public exhibition of his work. Kaneko also will feature the innovative architectural designs of Wallace Cunning-ham (Reality < An Idea) and Olson Kundig (Anthol-ogy). MonFri 9am5pm; Sat 15pm. Free admission. 4023413800. thekaneko.org

Andy Warhol in Living Color: Con-temporary Prints from Jordan D. Schnitzer. Through January 11, Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St. This exhibit examines how color impacts both sub-ject and viewer, creating a dialogue between Warhol and 19 contemporary artists who all use color to shape how the viewer understands images. 4023423300 joslyn.org

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Orly Genger. Through January 11, 2015, Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St. Orly Gengers installations draw inspiration from across the history of art, from early 20th century master-pieces of Modern painting to largescale Land Art works to the pareddown forms of Minimalist sculpture. This exhibition in the Riley CAP Gallery will feature Gengers most recent work, which includes cast bronze sculptures and a monumental woven sculpture. Tuesday Wednes-day & Friday Sunday 10am 4pm; Thursday 10am 8pm. Free admission. 4023423300. joslyn.org

CONCERTSCher. November 1, CenturyLink Center Omaha. 455 N. 10th St. Cher D2K Tour with special guest Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. Tickets avail-able through Ticketmaster. 8pm. $21$117. 4023411500. centurylinkcenteromaha.com

MOZARTS REQUIEM. November 2, St. Cecilias Cathedral701 N. 40th St. Join in the Cathedral Arts Program in a commemoration of All Souls Day with the St. Cecilias Cathedral Choir and the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Choir and Orchestra. 7:30 pm. Free admission. 4025535524. cathedralartsproject.org

Mahlers RESURRECTION SYMPHONY. November 78, Omaha Symphony, Hol-land Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St. Resurrection, Mahlers epic work for vocal soloists, chorus, and massive orchestral forces, is a transcendent monument to human aspiration and redemption. 7:30pm. Tickets start at $22. 4023420606. omahasymphony.org

The New Pornographers. November 11, Slowdown 729 N. 14th St. Watch The New Pornographers perform featuring A.C. Newman, Neko Case, and Den Bejar (Destroyer) with The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Anyone under 18 years of age must have notarized parental permission slip to attend a concern. Everyone who enters Slowdown must have an ID. Tickets $25. 8pm. 4023457569. theslowdown.com

Mtley Cre with Alice Cooper. November 13, CenturyLink Center 455 N. 10th St. After more than three decades together, iconic rock n roll band Mtley Cre announced The Final Tour and the bands ultimate retirement. Tickets to their final show in Omaha are available through Tick-etmaster. 7pm. Tickets start at $34.80. 4023411500. centurylinkomaha.com

Foreigner. November 14, Lied Center for Performing Arts301 N. 12th St, Lincoln, NE. Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with ten multiplatinum albums and some of rock and rolls most enduring anthems. 7:30pm. Admission $65$85. 4024724700. liedcenter.org

St. Cecilia Day: Organ Music, Ancient & Modern. November 23, St. Cecilias Cathedral701 N. 40th St. Please join Cathe-dral Arts Project in celebrating St. Cecilia Day, featur-ing organist Marie Rubus Bauer. 3pm. Free admission. 4025535524. cathedralartsproject.org

Handels MESSIAH. November 23, Hol-land Performing Arts Center1200 Douglas St. The 190voice chorus accompanied by chamber orchestra will be joined by incredible soloists and conducted by artistic director, Edward B. Hurd. 3pm. Free admission. 4023218210. voicesofomaha.org

Har Mar Superstar and The Pizza Underground. November 28, The Wait-ing Room Lounge 6212 Maple St. Come watch Har Mar Superstar and The Pizza Underground perform at the Waiting Room Lounge. Tickets $15. 9pm. 4028845353. waitingroomlounge.com

Handels MESSIAH and Bachs MAGNI-FICAT. November 30, FirstPlymouth Church2000 D St., Lincoln. As Thanks-giving weekend ends and before the rush of the holiday season begins, Abendmusik welcomes you to receive the gift of two treasured, timeless, sacred works. You will be transported by the holy strains of Johann Sebastian Bachs magnificent Magnificat, paired with George Frideric Han-dels monumental Messiah. 4pm. $20. 4024769933. abendmusik.org

Christmas with The Kings Singers. December 3, Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St. This special Christmas program features one of the worlds most celebrated vocal ensembles, The Kings Singers. A class act with a delightfully British wit, The Kings Singers have a packed schedule of concerts, recordings, media, and education work that spans the globe. 7:30pm. Tickets $22$39. 4023450606. omahaperformingarts.org

Holiday Under Glass. December 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St. Enjoy the sounds of the season during Holiday Under Glass, Joslyns annual holiday concert series featuring area musical groups. A gallery tour follows each concert at 1 pm. 1212:45pm. 4023423300. joslyn.org

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Cellist YoYo Ma. December 4, Lied Center for Performing Arts 301 N. 12th St, Lincoln, NE. Classical musics most dis-tinguished artist and the winner of 15 Grammy Awards, cellist YoYo Ma returns to Lincoln to celebrate the Lieds 25th anniversary. Mas performances captivate interna-tional audiences and stimulate the imagination. 7:30pm. Admission $65$85. 4024724700. liedcenter.org

North O Holiday. December 6, Loves Jazz & Arts Center2510 N. 24th St. Wel-come to a Holiday Celebration, where the whole city is a village. Come down to celebrate it in partnership with Christmas in the Village. 12pm. $10. 4025025291. lovesjazzartcenter.org

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Joyful Noise: A Gospel Christmas featuring Salem Baptist Church. December 7, Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St. Come enjoy the harmonious sounds of Omahas nationally recognized Salem Baptist Church choir. This upbeat Christmas cel-ebration will feature a combination of blended classics and new music intertwined with unforgettable drama and expertly choreographed dance. 4pm & 7pm. Tickets $13.50. 4023450606. omahaperformingarts.org

Creightons Classical Christmas. December 11, Creighton University Performing Arts2500 California Plz. Start a holiday tradition with the Creighton Chamber Choir and University Chorus. 7:30pm. Free admission. 4022802509. creighton.edu

2014 Christmas Gala by Liam Forde. December 1214, Brownville Con-cert Series126 Atlantic St, Brown-ville. The season will conclude with the traditional Christmas Gala, which will be specially designed and cast for Brownville audiences by Liam Forde. Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm & 7pm. Starting at $15. 4028253331. brownvilleconcertseries.com

The Beach Boys Christmas Show. December 12, Orpheum Theater 409 S. 16th St. The Beach Boys have been warming the hearts of audiences with their signature summer sounds for more than 50 years. This holiday season, the group is bringing their beachlike state of mind to the Orpheum Theater; performing hits from their classic Christmas Album. 7pm. Tickets starting at $90. 4023450606. ticketomaha.com

Tidings of Comfort & Joy. December 2021, FirstPlymouth Church2000 D St., Lincoln. Abendmusik promises a meaning-ful spiritual experience to revive your Christmas spirit with tidings of the comfort and joy of this holy season. Experience beloved carols sung by the angelic voices of the Plymouth Choir, accompanied by the Plymouth Ringers, the Abendmusik Orchestra, and the Lied Organ. Dec. 20, 7pm; Dec. 21, 4pm. $20. 4024769933. abendmusik.org

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. December 2223, Orpheum Theater 409 S. 16th St. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multime-dia effects performed in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller music. 7:30pm. Tickets starting at $57. 4023450606. ticketomaha.com

FAMILY & MOREOmowale Akintunde. November 1, Orpheum Theater409 S. 16th St. Dr. Omowale Akintunde is a renowned public intellectual, diversity educator, and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker. Come experience him live featuring a combination of comedy, storytelling, and consciousnessraising delivered in a way that Omowale can. 7pm. Tickets starting at $30. 4023450606. ticketomaha.com

Autumn Festival. November 69, Ralston Arena 7300 Q St. Hundreds of the nations finest artists and crafters sell their hand-crafted works. Voted one of the top 100 shows in the country. Featuring stage entertainment, hourly gift cer-tificate drawings, and free parking. Thursday & Friday 11am 9pm; Saturday 9am7pm; Sunday 10am5pm, Adults $8, Seniors (62+) $7, Children under 10 are free. 4023312889. hpifestivals.com

So Now Youre a Zombie: A Handbook for the Newly Undead. November 615, Apollon 1801 Vinton St. So youre dead. Your limbs are rotting off and your clothes are covered in graveyard and the blood of an unsuspecting mailman. What do you do? How is someone supposed to live in world so intent on killing you, the newlyzombied? Youre ravenously hungry. Its not your fault supermodels arent very filling. The Apollon will teach you how to be the best zombie you can be, one moan, stumble, and shrieking person at a time. Doors 7pm, Event 7:30. Tickets $30. 4028840315. apollonomaha.com

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Comedy Night. November 7, Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium 3701 S. 10th St. With a cocktail in hand, enjoy a night filled with laughs all around as guests are invited to take advantage of the beauty and serenity of the Aquarium afterhours. Admission includes heavy hors doeuvres and two free drink tickets. Reservations are required. 21 and over. 6:309pm. Admission $50. 4027382038. omahazoo.com

Film Streams Feature VI. November 10, Holland Performing Arts Center1200 Douglas St. Help support Film Streams Ruth Sokolof Theater by attending their annual fund-raiser. Feature VIs special guest will be the Academy Awardnominated director David O. Russell, who is best known for directing The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle. 7pm. Admission TBA. 4029330259. filmstreams.org

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Terry Bradshaw: Americas Favorite Dumb BlondeA Life in Four Quarters. Novem-ber 20, Omaha Perform-

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Bill Maher. Novem-ber 22, Orpheum The-ater409 S. 16th St. For more than 20 years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. 8pm. Tick-ets starting at $40. 3147247668. ticketomaha.com

Fall Chrysanthemum Show. Through Novem-ber 23, Lauritzen Gar-dens 100 Bancroft St. Enjoy the beauty of autumn with brightly colored chrysanthe-mums, unique designs, water features and textures. 9am5pm, $3$7. 4023464002 lauritzengardens.org

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Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk. November 27, Midtown Crossing 31st33rd and FarnamDodge Sts. Come join in the fun on Thanksgiving morning to walk or run a 5K around Mid-town. Bank some extra calories for the Turkey Day Meal. Sponsored by Joslyn Castle. 9am. Please visit website for ticket information. 4025952199. joslyncastle.com

Lights of AksarbenTree Lighting. November 28, December 5, 1213, Stin-son Park 2285 S. 67th St. Come enjoy the heated tent located in Stinson Park for free hot cocoa and cookies for the Lights of Aksarben. There will be music, face painting, horse and carriage rides, and fun for all. Nov. 28, 79pm; Dec. 5, 12, 13, 68pm. 4023455401. aksarbenvillage.com

Holiday Poinsettia Show. November 28January 4, 2015, Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft St. Thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays during the spectacular holiday poinsettia show. 9am5pm, $3$7. 4023464002. lauritzengardens.org

Holiday Happenings. December 6, 13, 20, Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium701 S. 10th St. Catch a glimpse of special holiday characters as they dive into the shark tunnel inside the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium. Also, Zoo residents will be getting special enrichment gifts throughout the day. Free for members or paid Zoo admission. 10:45am. 4027382047. omahazoo.com

MythBusters: Behind the Myths. December 9, Orpheum Theater 409 S. 16th St. The allnew live show MythBusters: Behind the Myths brings you facetoface with the curious world of Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage. With this show, for the first time, fans join Jamie and Adam on stage and assist in their mindblowing and mindtwisting approach to science. This event is family friendly and appropriate for all ages. 7:30pm. Tickets starting at $44.25. 4023450606. ticketomaha.com



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Discover Da Vinci & Michelangelo. December 10, Holland Performing Arts Center1200 Douglas St. A multimedia exploration of the Renaissance and the genius of Da Vinci and Michelangelo presented by Mark Rodgers, curator of the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Flor-ence, Italy. 7:30pm. $20.25$41.25. 3147247668. ticketomaha.com

The Ugly Sweater Run. December 13, Stinson Park 2285 S. 67th St. Rummage up the ugliest sweaters you can find and celebrate the hol-idays by participating in the best 5K of the year. All you have to do is register online to join in the fun. 11am2pm. Admission TBA. 4023455401. aksarbenvillage.com

From Field to Fork. Through April 2015, Omaha Childrens Museum 500 S. 20th St. Exhibit teaches kids and their families all about the role of agriculture in their daily lives and what is produced in Nebraska. $9, free admission for kids under 24 months of age. 4029302352 ocm.org

PERFORMING ARTSMidland University Gospel Honors Choir Concert, featuring Wintley Phipps. November 1, Holland Per-forming Arts Center 1200 Douglas St. The Midland University Arts department is team-ing up with Grammynominated gospel artist Wintley Phipps to bring the first ever Gospel Honors Choir fea-turing high school students from the Omaha area. 7pm. 4025370046. midlandu.edu

A WRINKLE IN TIME. November 116, The Rose Theater 2001 Farnam St. Meg embarks with her brother, Charles Wallace, and their friends on a dangerous quest traversing time and space to rescue her dad from evil forces on another planet. Travel with Meg on this remarkable adventure through the fifth dimension with this imaginative adaptation of Madeleine LEngles awardwinning story. Friday 7pm; Saturday 2pm & 5pm; Sunday 2pm. Nonmembers, $18; Members: free. 4023454849 rosetheater.org


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ELF: THE MUSICAL. November 1011, Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St, Lincoln, NE. One of Hollywoods most beloved holiday hit movies, Elf is the hilarious tale of an orphan named Buddy who leaves the North Pole to find his true identity. This modern Christmas classic will make everyone embrace their inner elf. 7:30pm. Starting at $48. 4024724700. liedcenter.org

BROKEN MIRROR #15. November 13, 15, 16, The Rose Theater2001 Farnam St. Broken Mirror #15 examines the complex issues that affect real girls in todays covergirl world. Each year, the company of young women use poetry, improvisation, comedy, music, and more to create a dynamic piece of new theater that is exciting, daring, and thoughtpro-voking. Thursday & Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 4:30pm. $6. 4023454849. rosetheater.orgv

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, STARRING THE ROCKETTES. November 1330, Orpheum Theater409 S. 16th St. Dont miss the Omaha debut of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Starring the Rockettes. The Rockettes dazzle in the newly enhanced production of this cherished family show. Its more spectacular than ever before. Times listed on website. Tickets start at $35. 4023450606. omahaperformingarts.org

VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE. Novem-ber 13December 7, Snap Produc-tions3225 California St. Middleaged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circum-stances of their lives. Suddenly, their moviestar sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha. 4023412757. snapproduc-tions.com

A Jazzy Taste of Wine. November 14, Loves Jazz & Arts Center2510 N. 24th St. Get ready to imbibe the soul of jazz. Need a planned hangout? Cant wait to chill with friends? Set the date; its a perfect way to kick off the weekend before the hol-idays. Relax, kick back, and get jazzed. 6pm. $8$10. 4025025291. lovesjazzartcenter.org

A CHRISTMAS CAROL. November 21December 23, Omaha Community Play-house6915 Cass St. It just isnt Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Experience Omahas favorite holiday tradition as Ebenezer Scrooge takes you on a lifechanging journey filled with beautiful costumes, exquisite music, perfectly crafted sets and special effects second to none. Perfect for the whole family. 4025530800. omahaplayhouse.com

Ballet Nebraskas THE NUTCRACKER.November 22, Iowa West Community College Arts Center, Council Bluffs2700 College Rd and December 67, Orpheum Theater409 S. 16th St. Ballet Nebraskas lively, fastpaced version of the classic holiday ballet delights audiences of all ages with its visual splendor and charming story. Beyond spectacular entertainment, The Nutcracker reminds all that dreams have power, and imagination is something to treasure. MF, 9am4pm. Starting at $25. 4025416946. balletnebraska.org

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL. December 528, The Rose Theater 2001 Farnam St. This musical adaptation of the beloved movie brings all the classic laughs of Flick getting his tongue stuck to a flagpole, Dad receiving his special award, a disastrous visit to Santa, and many more to life onstage. Bring your family together this winter to experience the universal triumphs of childhood as seen through the eyes of a very special 9year old. Friday 7pm; Saturday & Sunday 2pm. Tickets starting at $20. 4023454849. rosetheater.org

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. December 1921, Omaha Performing Arts409 S. 16th St. Disneys Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. The show has become an international sensation, playing to more than 35 million people world-wide. Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday 1:30pm. $35 and up. 4023450606. omahaperformingarts.org

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Historic Buildings of the Old Market A walking tour

Omahas Old Market is door-to-door history, with nearly every building telling its own unique story from the early days of Americas push west. Here youll find most every architectural style popular in the decades before and after the turn of the last century. And here, youll see the headquarters of many of the companies that made Omaha one of the major gateways to the West.

Following is the second installment of our walking tour of the Old Market. From the old Omaha Firehouse to the Skinner Macaroni Building, we think youll enjoy this stroll through the citys fascinating past and vibrant present.

Next issueLook forward to the Omaha Magazine

January/February issue where Union Station (now The Durham Museum), Windsor Hotel (now Windsor Square Apartments, Curb Appeal Salon, and The Tavern), The Overland Hotel (now Ashleys Collectibles), Poppleton Block (now Omaha Visitors Center), and Aquila Court (now Magnolia Hotel) will be featured in Obviously Omaha.

Old Market Historic TourThe Old Market is filled with historic sites

and buildings. Several of these have been specifically identified and researched. As a result, an Old Market Historic Walking Tour, with plaques identifying points of interest, was created in 2003.

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J. P. Cooke Buildings, 1885 to 1889Now: J. P. Cooke Buildings, 1307 to 1315 Howard Street

Omahas first municipal swimming pool, The New Natatorium, was located in the basement of the westernmost of these three buildings. Vestiges of it can still be seen there. The cast-iron faade is considered a classic, and the immense windows suggest the then-contemporary development of the curtain wall and skyscraper in Chicago. In the early 1960s, J. P. Cooke & Co., makers of a variety of rubber and metal stamps, moved to this location.

Millard Block, 1880 to 1881Now: Rock Bottom Brewery, 1101 to 1107 Harney Street

Omaha capitalist Ezra Millard, a former mayor of Omaha and the man for whom a western suburb was named, erected the four-story Millard Block in 1880-81. The busy factory of the F. P. Kirkendall Boot Company arrived in the early 1900s. Kirkendall was once the worlds largest producer of riding boots, serving such prestigious customers as King Gustav V of Sweden and Emperor Yoshohito of Japan, as well as working cowboys everywhere. The Kirkendall factory shut down in the 1950s. In 1995, Rubin Distributing Company left the building to make way for new, upscale apartments as well as Austins, a regional steakhouse chain, which was replaced by Famous Daves and later, Rock Bottom Brewery.


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Morse Coe Building, 1892 to 1893Now: First National Bank of Omaha branch & Scooters coffeehouse, Mayfield Apartments, 1123 Howard Street

Architects Findley and Shields designed this five-story brick building, built in 1892-93 for $40,000. Footwear wholesalers W.V. Morse & Co. and Charles A. Coe and Company combined to manufacture a thou-sand shoes daily. By 1900, Morse had taken over the business, using the first three floors for its wholesale boot business. In 1999, the building was redesigned for luxury apart-ments, preserving the historic integrity of the structure, including the original fire escape.

Skinner Macaroni Building, 1914 to 1915Now: Skinner Macaroni Lofts, 1323 Jackson Street

In 1914, increasing business led the Skinner Manufacturing Company to build this six-story brick building, which was designed by architect Harry Lawrie. Skinner was a leading manufacturer of macaroni and cereal products. Skinner conserved wheat during World War I by orig-inating Kornroni, an economical macaroni product made from corn and wheat. In 1925, it developed Raisin Bran to supplement rev-enues, and in 1927, it introduced Cheesroni, one of the first macaroni and cheese products. Skinner moved to a new Omaha plant in 1961, and Commercial Optical Company occupied the building soon after. In 1996, Emil Vohoska completed 74 new living spaces here, transforming the building into the Macaroni Apartments. OMAG

Omaha Firehouse, 1903-1904Now: Upstream Brewing Company, 514 South 11th Street

In 1903, George Fisher and Harry Lawrie designed Fire Substation No. 1 in the then-popular Chateauesque style. The gabled third floor gave the building the look of a French chateau. On April 9, 1917, firefighters were sunning themselves out front when a bystander rushed to tell them that their building was on fire. The two-alarm fire destroyed the third floor, which housed the hayloft for the horse-drawn engines. It continued to operate as a firehouse until lack of manpower during World War II forced it to close. In 1972, the building was reopened as the Firehouse Dinner Theater. Live shows were staged there until 1991. In 1996, architect David Erickson converted the firehouse into a restaurant and microbrewery, the Upstream Brewing Co., with the original 1903 cornerstone used as an interior showpiece.

Having ones work shown internationally is a milestone for any artist. Jamie Burmeister has scattered over 5,000 Vermin in over 1,000 separate installations across six continents (sorry, Antarctica).

The tiny, 4-inch ceramic figures, now found in 42 countries and 46 states, are dis-persed through a social media experiment he began in 2008. The only requirement for par-ticipation is that Burmeister requests that in situ photographs showing the vermins new >

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The vermin appellation was inspired by an infestation of starlings in the eaves of the pre-fab building adjacent to his home in Gretna that acts as his studio.

Part of me thought I need to get rid of these birds, muses the artist. Then I had a moment of empathy. I realized that theyre just trying to take care of their families like the rest of us. So I decided to call my little creations vermin.

The miniature proportions of the other-wise human works evoke mice and otherwell, vermin. Whether found in the shadows of the Eiffel Tower or acting as Lilliputian statuary at the Acropolis, the idea is to inter-rupt the landscape with little surprises, with an emphasis squarely on the word little.

A woman once found one in Australia before I had even sent any there, Burmeister says, I have no idea how it got there. Another, he explains, went up in flames when an effigy was set ablaze at Burning Man. A friend in Minneapolis had requested one for the festival and another friendtotally unrelatedhap-pened to find it in the ashes afterward during

the cleanup process. He recognized it and took it back to his art venue in Los Angeles. Weird, huh?

But you dont need a visa or even a plane ticket to see the artists work. Theres plenty of it right here in Omaha, including his Omaha Song sculpture that greets visitors to the Omaha Childrens Museum. Part of 2007s public art O! project, the interactive sound sculpture chimes whenever a child sits in the assemblages built-in seat. South Omaha Sound Field (2008), situated at the South Omaha Public Library, uses sensors to detect visitors and plays music in homage to the rich tapestry of cultures that have inhabited the citys historic meatpacking district.

Many other works also employ motion activation and other electronica. A pair of mens wing tip shoes spring to life in a staccato tap dance when approached. Vermin atop a record player embedded in a retro suitcasethis time aided by a strobe lightboogie to the disco beat of Do the Hustle as the vinyl spins. In Funky Junk (2007), the contents of a metal garbage can bump and grind while the containers lid is struck in a way that mirrors the tinny vibes of a Caribbean steel drum.

His decidedly (and intentionally) crude vermin once took a mere 30 minutes for the artist to craft from clay. Now Burmeister is using a 3D printer for this and other projects.

Now my vermin can be actual, recog-nizable people, he says, which takes it to a different level because I can cast anyone into my work.

Burmeisters gallery and museum pieces have been exhibited in such spaces as the Sheldon Museum of Art in Lincoln and the Des Moines Art Center. And he has been a frequent contributor to shows at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts.

A lot of my work speaks to the mundane, the artist explains, because thats the world I live in, the world that most of us live in, I think. Theres nothing mundane about, say, climbing Longs Peak in Colorado. When I got to the top it was certainly exhilarating, but I couldnt answer the why of it all. It doesnt make any sense to climb a mountain and it doesnt make any sense to build sculpturesbut I still do. OMAG

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With the Nov. 7 screening of Alfred Hitchcocks classic The Birds, featuring a guest appearance by star Tippi Hedren, impresario Bruce Crawford marks his 35th film event over 22 years. The screening is a Nebraska Kidney Association benefit and it will take place in Joslyn Art Museums Witherspoon Concert Hall.

I can hardly believe that time has passed because it doesnt seem so long ago I started this, says Crawford, whose cinema passion growing up in Nebraska City blossomed into a high profile film exhibitor-historian career. Its all so fresh and vivid in my memory.

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< master Ray Harryhausen here along with such Hollywood royalty as Patty Duke, Shirley Jones, and Debbie Reynolds. His latest score, Hedren, was a model when a smitten Hitchcock tabbed her for The Birds (1963), an apocalyptic tale admired for its then ground-breaking special effects. Crawford says the hit films popularity has never waned.

He feels Hitchcocks best films endure because theyre so well made and touch some-thing deep inside us.

His greatest gifts were his abilities to craft suspense and to have the audience identify with the storys characters. His films appeal to people on the most primal level. I think thats really the key to it. His films tap into our fear of the unknown, of being alone, of being vulnerable, all in the most unlikeliest of placesa shower (Psycho), a cornfield (North by Northwest) or sitting on a schoolyard bench (The Birds). He turns places you expect to be safe into places of terror.

With its iconic scenes of massed birds laying siege to humans, he says The Birds set the stage for nature-gone-awry films like Jaws.

In what was her first major screen role, Hedren followed several blondes Hitchcock favored as leading ladies. His personal attrac-tion to her apparently turned obsessional on The Birds and Marnie (1964). Shes described him as possessive, controlling and making unwanted sexual advances. She claims he blacklisted her, keeping her under per-sonal contract even after they parted ways. Crawford says it wasnt the first time Hitch severed ties with a once favored collaborator.

Some classic films and stars remain on Crawfords bucket list, but things have a way of working out for this eternal optimist and enthusiast.

If it comes together, its supposed to happen, he says. If it doesnt come together, something else is supposed to happen and thats exactly how my whole history has been. It just falls into place. I think about the present and what Im going to do nextI dont look back too much on the past. I got that from Ray Harryhausen. Its one of many things he mentored-tutored me on. He always told me, It doesnt matter where youve been, all that matters is where youre going.

Crawfords received much acclaim for his work, which makes him an apt fit for another Harryhausenism:

If you hang around and stick at something long enough, he says, people take notice. OMAG


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Sandy Aquila can pinpoint the exact moment she realized her lifes calling. She had recently graduated from Omahas Benson High School and was training as a massage therapist in Gainesville, Fla., when, I started studying meditation with a 13-year-old guru from India. That was the trigger in this lifetime that opened me up to who I am, she says.

Discovering who she is and who the people around her are and how were all inter-connected has been an open-ended journey for Aquila over many decades. As she suc-cinctly puts it, I am my business. Her busi-ness is holistic health: a focus on the whole personmind, body, spirit, and emotionsto maintain wellness. I can probably >

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< wallpaper my house in the checks Ive written for continuing education in holistic healing, Aquila chuckles.

The Omaha native finally put her money where her heart was in 2001 when she and her mother opened the OM Center-Omaha Healing Arts Center on Howard Street. in the heart of the Old Market. Aquila offers an all-encompassing regimen of massage therapy, herbal therapy, ancient Chinese, Hindu and Tibetan healing philosophies like Tai Chi, acupuncture and Yoga, meditation, aroma-therapy, and dream analysis.

And thats just for starters. The centers huge reception hall, with its arched skylight and state-of-the-art sound system, hosts poetry slams, concerts, seminars, and more.

Aquilas entrepreneurial spirit comes as no surprise. She was born Sandy Goodkind to a German/Russian father, Leo Goodkind, and a mother of Italian decent, Natalie Ruggiero. Her father started a highly successful direct mail service that kept the couple busy for years. Aquilas uncle, John Ruggiero, operated an antique store in the same building that now houses her OM Center.

The artistic side of the Goodkind family also runs deep. Aquilas brother is Terry Goodkind, top-selling author of the science fiction/fantasy series The Sword of Truth. Aquila has used her photographic skills to grace his book covers.

Aquila admits her parents were a little baffled when she veered into an Eastern belief system. They had a hard time with me doing massage, meditation, and gurus when I was 19. They were worried about me then, says Aquila, who has a son, Cory. My mother does holistic medicine now.

But massage does have its rewards. When Sting came to Omaha shortly after leaving The Police, someone recommended Aquila to him as a massage therapist. She ended up on a world tour with the British rocker for three months. Calling it her Heaven 101 Tour, Aquila says, He paid me more than I would have made at home working on my clients all day long. During the next 20 years, Aquila traveled with Chip Davis of Mannheim Steamroller, making sure he remained centered, relaxed, and healthy.

Glamorous? Sure, but Everywhere we went Id seek out alternative health clinics, health food stores, and vegetarian restau-rants, she laughs.

A self-described seeker, Aquila has finally discovered where her heart is: Omaha. At least for this lifetime. OMAG


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Youre in full-out panic mode some-times, Kapustin says, referring to one of Bon Jovis concerts in which the power went completely out. Its live, you know? Everything stops.

Kapustin, who started her company, KPX Video, in 2000, is an entrepreneur and spe-cialist in technological and media content for bands. As such, she often finds herself hitch-ing along on tours with various musicians to direct the screens, sounds, and lighting in concert venues so that shows run smoothly.

Imagine, for a moment: thousands are screaming, intermittent camera flashes are flickering, and screens as tall as buildings illuminate with animation as cameras zoom in on passionate crowd members or in for close shots of band mem-bers onstage. Lights, screens, cameras, sound systemeverything is calculated, and any-thing could go wrong.

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Although born and raised in Philadelphia, her port of landing is chiefly Omaha, where she started KPX. Her company specializes in LED screens, animations, live cameras, and image magnification, along with a wide gamut of other provisions for sound and screen content. Her impressive repertoire of clients includes Metallica, Bon Jovi, Elton John, James Taylor, U2, and Paul McCartney.

The obvious question: How can she not get star-struck rubbing elbows with the likes of Paul McCartney? After so many years of working with [Paul], Im used to it, Kapustin says. But every once in a while, when Paul will call me up or give a kiss on the cheek, Ill have this moment of, Oh my God, thats Paul McCartney!

Kapustin is on the road anywhere from four to 10 months a year, a career choice for which she says she has zero regrets. However, finding the balance of normalcy between home life and life in some of the fast-est of fast lanes poses an interesting challenge.

I mean, imagine it this way, Kapustin says. Most people get off work, they go home at 5 or 6. On my day off, I cant go home and chill out in my house. Im living with these people that are my surrogate family, for the most part.

Included in Kapustins resum are an eco-nomic-based programming position for the U.S. Political Commerce in Washington, D.C. when she was 20 years old, and the installation of the worlds first LED big-screen in the NFL Ravens stadium later in her career.

As for some of the zanier experiences in Kapustins lively and ever-changing career, she recalls one hilarious and terrifying moment when McCartney forgot his place on stage and took a 6-foot tumble onto the back of a pianoonly funny, she adds, because he was entirely unhurt.

And for her more difficult, theatrical cli-ents: Lets put it this way, Kapustin says with a smile. There are some of my clients that I sign a nondisclosure agreement for.

As for Kapustins near and future engagements, shes gearing up to travel with McCartney again for his upcoming fall tour. Although she loves being home, Kapustin is already excited to be back on the road again.

You miss little points in peoples lives, Kapustin says. I cant imagine another way of life, but you do have to choose. OMAG

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It has been said that every woman dreams of being dressed in Paris. Now Walker Greene is studying to become one of the dressers.The 18-year-old, a recent Creighton Prep grad-

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< Greene, is studying at the Paris College of Art. Greene augmented his studies the last three years of high school at The Kent Bellows Studio, which earlier this year was acquired by the Joslyn Art Museum and is now known as the Kent Bellows Mentoring Program.

The programs encourage students to explore, observe, think, and create. Three semesters per year, professional artist men-tors are matched with about 50 high school students who are provided an opportunity to find personal inspiration, gain technical skills, and build an art portfolio.

The Kent Bellows Studio brought so many great opportunities to me, Greene says. and I learned under some of the citys most noted artists. Dan Richters, the award-win-ning Omaha Fashion Week veteran, was per-haps the strongest influence on the young designer. He taught me how to use uncon-ventional materials, Greene says, and I now base a lot of work off of that idea.

The designer wasted no time in making his mark in Paris. He quickly landed an internship with the New York fashion house of Carolina Herrera and assisted her teams efforts at Septembers Paris Fashion Week. Interning along the Champs-lyses is a far cry from his days in a similar gig at the Pet Shop Gallery in Benson.

The artist is also interested in painting and points to Andy Warhol (note the similarly coiffed shock of shockingly blond hair) as one of his major influences.

With four years of French under his belt from his days at Prep, Greene is fully prepared to navigate the City of Light, but bidding adieu to Omaha was not as easy as he imag-ined. Im a triplet, he says, so leaving my family is pretty hard. This will be the longest weve ever been apart. Im also going to miss hanging out at Caffeine Dreams, the coffee-house that is something of a Mecca for the citys creative class. I met so many of my best friends, so many of the people who are most important to me and most influential in my work at Caffeine Dreams and at the Kent Bellows studio.

While Greenes career goals center around the catwalk, he doesnt rule out exploring creative endeavors that could spiral into any number of directions.

In the arts, he adds, fee

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