be sure to check this month's calendar for more events...

:: bring in da noise/bring in the funk ::

four-time tony award winner.
by many accounts, savion glover is the greatest tap dancer on the planet.
many say he holds the title of 'greatest ever.'

noise/funk utilizes the rhythms and energies of tap to celebrate the history of the beat by presenting text and songs which are comprised of glover's tap; poetry by reg e. gaines; and music by ann duquesnay, zane mark and daryl waters.

the show grew out of wolfe's idea of savion as a living repository of rhythm. wolfe comments: "from generation to generation, tap dancers taught each other their steps. the old timers passed their information on to savion, and it landed in his feet, his being, and his soul. re-inventing these steps he has created a new form, and through his choreography in noise/funk, he is teaching tap to a new generation of dancers."

"savion glover roared into town tuesday on a pair of high-velocity tap shoes. all right, it's just a bit of
metal on the bottoms of those shoes, but the way that man moves, it might as well be jet engines." - dolores whiskeyman, washington post

"it's loud. it's glitzy. it's way beyond energetic. It's brash, historic, intense, uplifting and possibly the most polished piece of pure kinesthetic theater we've seen around here ever." - kathleen kirby, flint journal review

"...what is glover, the supreme hoofer of our age—an airborne Charlie Parker solo with feet—if not tops in taps?" -michael phillips

"what glover brings in is talent, excitement and energy. he and his seven associates have so much verve
and stamina it's a wonder the bricks are still in place in the brick city showplace." -peter filichia

>leid site
>noise/funk official website

:: peter rabbit ::

ok, so i went to see it for myself.
opening night no less.
it's adorable.
simply and utterly adorable.
it's a great piece of family theater!
but hurry, there's only one more weekend!!

friday, may 2, 7:00 pm
saturday, may 3, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
sunday, may 4, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
non-subscriber ticket prices: $10, all seats, all ages. 489-play (7529)
>lcp peter rabbit page

:: Spring DanceFest ::

On Friday, May 2, the Brackhan Dance Directive is holding its Spring DanceFest at DelRay Ballroom. One of the many student/staff acts performing include Larry Haines and his dance partner, Lindsey Rodriguez, who are performing an Argentine Tango. The 8 p.m. event features dancing, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails/cash bar. Advance tickets can be purchased at DelRay Ballroom (817 R Street) for $15, or at the door for $20. If you have questions, contact Shelley Brackhan at 435-3344.

:: Tour de Lincoln ::
from Melissa Jaworski (melissa-jaworski@sandhills.com)

This weekend kicks off the opening weekend for Lincoln's own Tour de Lincoln public arts project!
71 bikes have been placed around the city for you to discover from May 1 to October 1 and then the bikes will be auctioned off!

Opening Weekend Activities

Thursday, May 1
- Official unveiling at Folsom Children's Zoo (5:30-7:00 p.m.)

Friday, May 2
- First Friday Gallery Walk; Location: Downtown art galleries
- Student Tour de Lincoln Exhibition & Reception; Location: Lincoln Arts Council, 920 O st. (4-6 p.m.)
- Meet the Tour de Lincoln artists and sponsors; reception Location: Lincoln Station (6-9 p.m.)

Saturday, May 3
- Tour de Lincoln Family Day activities Locations: South Point Pavilion, Lincoln Children's Museum and Folsom Children's Zoo

Hit the website for more info on opening weekend events and maps, etc. www.TourDeLincoln.org

:: all acting is physical ::
the physical creation of character
with movement specialist deborah robertson

deborah robertson is a movement specialist, choreographer and actress who has worked on and off broadway, in regional theatre, industrials, film and television.

presented by the angels theatre company
saturday may 10, 2003 ~ noon–4 pm
the 7th street loft (504 south 7th street)
workshop fee $25.00

to register for the workshop contact
judy hart at 402-474-2206 or judithkhart@aol.com

:: Native American Flute Workshop ::
with Colyn Petersen

THIS SATURDAY, May 3,
Saturday 10am-12:30am
$35 RSVP

Participants will learn the origin of the flute as well as the basics about how to play this soulful and elegantly simple musical instrument. No prior musical training needed. The workshop will include history of the flute, spiritual and ceremonial significance, general construction, playing techniques for learning how to produce a good sound and pleasing improvisations. If you already own a Native American style wooden flute, please bring it to the workshop and learn to enjoy it. High quality affordable flutes will be available for a special workshop price of $80 (regular retail $115). (Flute includes a flute bag and a pamphlet outlining basic care and playing techniques)
www.woodlandvoices.com

Omaha Healing Arts Center
1216 Howard St. ~ 345-5078
OmahaHealingArts.com

:: Mother's Day Tea ...Leaf Reading! ::
Sunday May 11, Mother¹s Day 1-4 pm $48-(for two) RSVP 345-5078

Ever wondered what tea leaves prepared for you in a cup might reveal? Traci Bray, a Medium-Clairvoyant will reveal the secrets of the leaves. You¹ll learn what tea leaves tell and how to prepare your cup as well. Additionally, Traci will share history of tea leaf reading, symbolism as it appears among leaves in a cup, and tea cup reading etiquette. Each participant will receive a abbreviated tea cup reading! Also includes: tea, a cup reading chart and your own Tea Cup...and muffins from Wild Oats!

Traci is a Medium-Clairvoyant residing in the Kansas City area. Since 1996 she has been providing public readings, and travels by request across the United States frequently to read. She occasionally assists law enforcement agencies with cases, and was filmed by the BBC for a series on mediums.

Traci Bray holds a Master's Degree in Law Enforcement and Justice administration, and has been a public administrator, law enforcement curriculum writer and instructor, probation/parole officer, and a professional nanny! People around her enjoy her incredible sense of humor, and her intense sense of caring.

Spend a fun afternoon with your mother...or bring a friend!

Omaha Healing Arts Center
1216 Howard St. ~ 345-5078
OmahaHealingArts.com