loom
Espana Tapas Bar | 6064 Maple Street | June 12th from 9pm to 1am

Culture is a torch passed from one generation to the next. No one really creates something original. We're all influenced by our predecessors and put a twist onto what has already been accomplished. And because of that, loom has many inspirations; all the way down from shamanic drum rituals in Africa to urban music maestros such as David Mancuso in NYC. Likewise, there's a plethora of parties happening throughout the world that embody the same values and creed as loom. It just so happens that our neighbors in St Louis have one of those as well. They call it Escuela (Spanish for "school"). And on this night, loom will be attending school via Escuela as Raven Fox - the originator of Esculea, conjoins the energy of his party with loom, plus a special guest from Phoenix, Arizona, Rani "g."
For more information, visit http://brentcrampton.typepad.com

Runaways
A Free Performance at Pulp | Monday, June 16th at 7pm
A joint effort of Omaha artists to appreciate each other, Runaways is the brain child of Gene Kwak, a local Omaha writer who takes part in a weekly writing group of his creation. Tentatively called "The Electric Youth," the writing group has gathered their musician and visual artist friends to collaborate in one event at Pulp. Writers and musicians will alternate readings and performances, and artists will offer their original journal artwork for silent auction. A smatter of those involved include Bear Country, Honeybee, Joey Lynch, Jill Rizzo, Tony Bonacci, and UNO creative writing professor Katie Wudel.
This free event begins at 7 PM.

Endless Summer: An Exhibition-in-Motion
Bemis Center | 724 South 12th Street | June 6th through August 16th
An exhibition-in-motion that includes film screenings, performances, architectural installations, dance parties, rock shows, picnics, symposia and hybrids of the above, Endless Summer heats up the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from June 6 through August 16. Based in Gallery 3, the events represent the first major project conceived by recently named curator Hesse McGraw. The series of happenings highlight new adventures in contemporary culture that will energize the gallery and create a social hub for diverse audiences.
For more information, visit http://www.bemiscenter.org

The Benson Summer Festival
Downtown Benson on Maple Street | Saturday, June 14th from 8am to 11pm

Join the Benson Community on Maple Street for a very eclectic combination of comedy, theatre, music, local artists, film, and much, much more.

Bemis08 Creativity Festival
Bemis Center | 724 South 12th Street | June 26th through June 28th
From process to presentation, a celebration of creativity across multiple disciplines with a host of local, national and internationally recognized artists from a broad range of pursuits.
For more information, visit http://www.bemiscentercreativityfestival.org

TugBoat Gallery
116 N. 14th Street in Lincoln
Tugboat Gallery proudly presents Joshua Norton and Nelson Ahrnsbrak plus Jessica Mills in the Emergency Room. Gallery hours are by appointment only and questions concerning Tugboat Gallery can be answered by calling 477-6200
For more information, please visit http://www.tugboatgallery.com

Mach Shau! A Photography Exhibit by Tony Bonacci
Nomad Lounge | 1013 Jones Street in The Old Market | Through June 30th

Tony's style of photography has found a favorited niche among local Omaha bands. His photo subjects include Tilly and the Wall, Orenda Fink, Mayday, Azure Ray, Baby Walrus, Coyote Bones, and other super sweet peeps. His photo subjects also include portraits, either commissioned or personal art projects.

Grimm Again Work by Paula Wallace, Victoria Hoyt and John Dennison
The Hot Shops Art Center | 1301 Nicholas Street | Through July 5th

There once was a tale to be told, by a Brother, a Mother, or, maybe, someone old: Grimm and Goose, and Aesop labored to deliver messages a mother favored. Now, Grimm Again, we invite you to venture into the "dark wood," to maybe cross the river Styx, to share the company of wolves, to sweep cinders from the hearth, and maybe, just maybe, to live happily ever after.
For more information, visit http://www.hotshopsartcenter.com

Shakespeare on the Green
Much Ado About Nothing and King Lear | 60th & Dodge | Performances start at 8pm
For more info, visit http://www.nebraskashakespeare.com


tugBoat gallery (lincoln)
bemis center for contemporary arts
phillip schrager collection of contemporary art
joslyn art museum
sheldon museum of art (lincoln)
paparazzi by appointment
dundee gallery
hot shops art center

film streams
the blue barn theatre
omaha performing arts

the waiting room lounge
the slowdown