June 10, 11, 12 2011 |
Gene Leahy Mall, Downtown
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Blues Society Kids Band'If All Else Fails' is a new BluesEd group bursting with fresh talent and backed by experience. Elliott Torrez's amazing guitar talent is joined by Alex Wattenhofer on guitar, Kevin Fries on bass, and Krysten Fries on sax. Drummer Calla Denker anchors the band with solid rhythm in percussion, and the group is led by Heather Newman's clear, bluesy vocals. |
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Magician Joe ColeBring the whole family out, and let Joe Cole show you why he was awarded the 'Best Close-Up Magician' in 2001 in New Orleans and 'Most Original Act' in 2002 in New York City. He also performs at the prestigious Magic Castle in Los Angeles and, just this year, he received the David P. Abbott Award, which is equivalent to the 'Magician of the Year' Award! The audience will be a part of the show and there will be fun for the whole family! Visit Magician Joe Cole online |
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Richard Renner the Vodvill Klown Richard Renner, known as the VodVill Klown, performs circus skills and pantomime techniques. A completely silent act, except for the occasional scream, Richard entertains with physical comedy, prat falls and circus skills. Objects attack, machines refuse to work and all the failures ultimately lead to succes as The VodVill Klown explores the possiblities of circus skills in the real world. Unicycling with motors, balancing with cleaning equipment and band music with hardware supplies are some of the surprise you will see in "The Slapstick Circus"! All together his performances are marked with laughter, smiles and participation as he uses all he has learned to make us laugh and discover the love of laughter in us all. |
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Chemistry and Physics on Wheels (CAPOW!)Lessons in science will be anything but boring to students, young and old, when you have CAPOW! CAPOW is a science show of pops, bangs, and flashes- a show of Chemistry And Physics On Wheels by the University of Nebraska at Omaha. It includes exciting overviews of physics, chemistry or energy resources through seemingly magical explosions, colorful chemical reactions, spectacular voice changes, and a host of other chemical, electrical, mechanical and thermal marvels. |
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Cathedral Arts Project Kids Jazz BandThe CAP jazz kids continue the tradition of "Blue Note" jazz. Enjoy selections with horns including alto, tenor and bari saxophones, trumpets and even a jazz violinist. |
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El Museo Latino's Ballet Folklorico Primavera"PRIMAVERA" Ballet Folklorico Mexicano is a dance company specializing in the traditional folklorico dances of Mexico. "PRIMAVERA" presents traditional dances of numerous regions in an effort to share the rich cultural heritage with a multi-generational audience. Dancers maintain the authenticity of traditional folklorico dances, music and dress. |
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The ARTery / Dancing Classrooms Omaha presents the Scholarship Dancers Through standards based, in school residencies, The ARTery uses the vocabulary of ballroom dance to cultivate the positive feelings that are inherent in every child. The maturity necessary to dance together fosters teamwork, confidence and a sense of joy and accomplishment. Ballroom dance is an ideal medium for nurturing these qualities. The Scholarship Dancers have chosen to continue their dance training through the Saturday Scholarship program. They progress from where they finished their training in the classroom setting through classes which are offered free of charge thanks to a generous grant from the Sherwood Foundation. |
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