get the full weekend lineup on the august calendar!!

:: salomé - a night of obsession of biblical proportions! ::

this is the story of salomé who danced the dance of the seven veils for king herod in exchange for the head of john the baptist on a silver tray. suzanne evans mostafa is enchanting and mesmerizing as the title character. ward and keith are resplendent as the king and queen. as for me...well, again i'm relagated to playing an imprisioned and tortured biblical figure: john the baptist. and here i thought my loincloth and persecution days were over!

all that aside, one of the best things about this project will be spectacle created by paul pearson and the creative team who are putting together a wonderful set and tantalizing costumes. and the addition of the partygoers (see below for your chance to participate) will make this the event of the season!!

there are 2 ways to experience this unique event...
1) come see the show as a patron/ticket holder. the tickets are $10 available from wyuka (474.3600) in advance or at the door.
2) participate in the show by taking part in the pre-show ritual/party (there are already some wonderfully unique...um...'activities' planned), then grace the stage or roof as 'partygoers.' you'll need to bring your own costume (your basic toga) and a $15 donation (includes ticket) or equivalent in party supplies (wine, glasses, grapes, etc...). please rsvp: matthew03@landisarts.com.

this weekend only!!!don't miss it!
• thursday through saturday (august 14-16)
• 9pm curtain. partygoers should arrive by 8:30! (it's a one-act play...so it's not very long)
• regular tickets: $10 tickets from wyuka (474.3600) or at the door
• partygoer tickets: $15 donation (payable at the door) or party supplies. Please RSVP!
• swann theater at wyuka cemetary...3600 'o' street

even if you can't make it, please helpe spread the word about this unique theater event.
all of us in the production will be immensely grateful. :-)

:: oleanna ::

start making arrangements to see oleanna.
a great david mamet script...great actors (brad bosen & kelli chavez)
what more do you want? august 21-23 at 7:30, aug 24 at 2; haymarket theater.
more details are available in their press release or on the murmur theater website.

:: pat benatar ::

i'm bummed i won't be able to see this 'cause she kicks ass.
if you go, tell me how it was!
• Rococo Theatre - Thursday, August 14 - 7:30pm

:: rock the block ::

"Rock the Block" is a family festival of fun and a fundraiser for Lighthouse, an after-school facility for Lincoln's at-risk youth. The festival features children's games and rides, live music, comedy with Lincoln's Juli Burney and a silent auction. Regular ballpark concessions and beverages will also be available for purchase.

The event is Thursday, August 14, from 6-10 p.m. at Haymarket Park--the Lincoln Saltdogs' stadium. A family pass admits an entire family and is $25. There may be other admission options, but i don't know them. :-)

:: ribfest ::

ah...ye old ribfest. get the scoop on their website.
special note: my old band the nine live cats are playing on saturday.

:: crescent moon coffee ::

check out the schedule on the calendar,
or hit their website for the full scoop.

by the by...if you haven't been there yet, you should stop by for a visit.
it's a great little coffee house. and my favorite part is the courtyard.
and they have a grand opening celebration coming up on august 22.
it'll feature drink specials, food samples and some great music.