Endless Summer: An Exhibition-in-Motion Continues...
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.
Be sure to check out this month's Art Talk on August 7th at 7pm and Whoop Dee Doo on August 9th from 2pm to 5pm. Also on August 8th -- vision/ re-vision a show curated by Matthew Carlson & Phillip Faulkner will be opening in the UnderGround with a reception from 7pm to 10pm.
For more information, visit http://www.bemiscenter.org/
The Crazy Eights and 88 Lesser Themes
The Hot Shops | 1301 Nicholas Street | August 8th at 8pm
Featuring works from local, national and international artists.
For more information, please visit http://www.hotshopsartcenter.com/
Watie White at the Fred Simon Gallery
Opening Recption on August 8th from 5pm to 7pm | 1004 Farnam Street (lower level)
This exhibit will feature a new watercolor series called PULP and will run through September 12th, 2008.
loom
Espana Tapas Bar | 6064 Maple Street | August 14th at 9pm | $5 before 1am/ $7pm after
Join DJ Brent Crampton for loom's second annual All White Attire Ceremony as he expresses a six hour musical tribute to Brazil's profound influence on rhythm. Please wear all white and come to dance!
For more information, please visit: http://www.myspace.com/loomgathering
Peace Center Benefit Concert
The Waiting Room Lounge | 6212 Maple Street | August 16th at 7pm $10
Join some of Omaha’s finest bands in supporting Peace Center, an intitiative to provide free, confidential PTSD treatment for veterans and their families: (www.PeaceCenterUSA.org) in the first annual Peace Center Summer Concert. Featured musicians include: The Watch, Simon Joyner, Orenda Fink, Baby Walrus, Outlaw Con Bandana, Bear Country, McCarthy Trenching, and Bill Hoover.
For more information, please visit: http://waitingroomlounge.com/
Orenda in the Garden
Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street August 19th from 6pm to 8pm | $7
Saddle Creek Records' Orenda Fink, accompanied by Adrianne Verhoeven, performs in the festival garden. Brad Hoshaw opens at 6 p.m.
For more information, please visit: https://www.omahabotanicalgardens.org/
"No Cigar, No Job"
The RNG Gallery | 1915 Leavenworth Street | through August 24th
A show of art created in Haiti by Chris Lawson and the artists of FOSAJ Art Center (Jacmel, Haiti). This show will display original pieces of art work as well as installations created and displayed in Jacmel, Haiti.
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
