:: little help... ::

the october calendar is pretty barren. if you know of some good events that would serve as a good
excuse to get people together, please gimme a holler!! matthew03@landisarts.com

:: I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change -- Held Over!! ::

Hello all - this is a fantastic, joyous, wipe your eyes, romp through the adventures of dating and marriage. If you can make time to go, I highly, highly, highly recommend it! - Jessica Kennedy

On behalf of TADA Productions we are proud to announce that due to the overwhelming patron response for our season opening production of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE we have added 2 additional performances this Saturday & Sunday - October 4th & 5th - at 7:30 pm. We are asking our patrons and friends in the arts to help spread the word that there is still the opportunity to see this crowd pleasing musical revue! Please tell your friends, family or someone you "love" that the show will be going on this weekend at the Loft at the Mill and to make reservations early. They can do so by calling our automated box office at 402-438-8232 (TADA) or by email on our web site at http://www.tadaproductions.info. Also please feel free to advance this email to anyone you can think of that might enjoy this show. Our sincere thanks and we look forward to seeing you at all of our upcoming productions.

Read the press release for more information about the show.

HELD OVER BY POPULAR DEMAND
• Saturday October 4th at 7:30
• Sunday October 5th at 7:30
The Loft at the Mill ~ All tickets $15.
For reservations call: 438-8232 or on line at http://www.tadaproductions.info

:: Fences ::

It's dejá vu all over again for the lead actors and director of "Fences," the upcoming Haymarket Theatre production. Local actors Martha Ellen Florence, Calvin Haywood, Eric Buchanan and Bill Bryant, and director Mark Klemetsrud first did the play in 1996 as part of the theatrix program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The play opened in UNL's studio theatre to standing-room only crowds.

"Fences," set in 1957, tells the story of Troy Maxson (Haywood), a middle-aged garbage collector whose dream of playing in the major leagues was never realized because of the color barrier. The experience leaves Maxson bitter, causing him to build many fences, especially when his son, a gifted athlete, is offered a football scholarship. (for more about the production, read the press release.)

"Fences" runs Oct. 2-19 with shows at 8 p.m. Thu., Fri., and Sat.; and at 2 p.m. on Sun., at Haymarket Theatre, 803 Q St. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 senior citizens, $9 students. For information call 477-2600.

:: Pump Boys & Dinettes ::

"You can expect a rowdy good time," says director Jeremy Kendall. "It's as close to the bar experience that you can get without going to the bar." I can vouch for that. I saw the show on opening night and loved it. I was clapping and hootin & hollerin all night long. Go see it for yourself and help spread the word!-m@

From the LCP website: On highway 57, somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna, stands a gas station and a sign that reads "Double Cupp Diner." Four guys work at the station and the Cupp sisters wait tables at the diner. PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES is part pop-country concert and part musical theatre. It is a triumph in every way and celebrates the value of friendship and life's simple pleasures. Don’t pass up this chance to share in a lively rock & roll, country and blues musical celebration.

Shows this weekend:
Thursday-Saturday, October 2-4, 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 5, 2:00 PM*

For more information, read the Jeff Korbelik feature from Ground Zero:
http://www.journalstar.com/ae.php?story_id=83781

*PreShow Talk: The Crossroads of American Music
October 5, 1:15 p.m.; Gallery Theatre

Come early to the October 5 Sunday matinee performance of Pump Boys & Dinettes at the Lincoln Community Playhouse and enjoy a fun and informative half hour with musician Gary Hall, who will talk about "The Crossroads of American Music” in relation to the country and blues, rock ‘n roll themes in Pump Boys & Dinettes. The show’s locale, Highway 57, represents the Main Street of America, the perpetual Route 66 from sea to shining sea, upon which all peoples and styles pass by. Gary will illustrate his talk with musical examples.

The Pre-show talk begins at 1:15 in the Gallery Theatre. There is no admission charge. Attendance at the play afterward is not required (but certainly encouraged).

:: PlainSong Festival ::

The 2nd Annual PLAINSONG FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION OF MULTICULTURAL FOLK ARTS – 2003
October 4th is the date for this year’s PlainSong Festival. Located once again at the Southeast Community College campus at 8800 East O Street in Lincoln activities start at noon with doors opening at 11 AM for this one day celebration. All ages are welcome to this multicultural family event. There is no admission to attend. Donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the festival. Suggested donations are $5 per family.

Festival activities include two stages of continuous music and dance, a wide range of workshop offerings, children’s activities, visual art displays, and more. Our featured artist this year is Josh White Jr. http://www.joshwhitejr.com Josh White Jr. is described as "secular, folk/blues, pop, jazz, vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, actor, adult & children's concert performer, teacher, and social activist."

Other artists to appear on the PlainSong Main Stage this year are; Tom May - host of the national radio program, River City Folk, Victoria Parks- Irish music vocalist from Iowa, Mahour Mellat Parast-;Persian Music, Kusi Taki – Andean Music, Irish Dancers, Tribal Dancers, Jubilant Bridge from Colorado, and more!

Scheduled on the Crescent Moon Coffee Stage: Michael Murphy- Omaha folk artist/Indian flute, Doris Winkler – singer/guitarist form Grand Island, and Lincoln artists; Chris Sayre, DeAnn Allison, Tom Martin, C.A. Waller, Terri Jo, Deb Davis, Alligator String Band, Womenfolk, Stone Soup, Emanon,Plain Label, and Buffalo Grass.

Area visual artists will present their work under the coordination of Lincoln painter, Wendy Bantam. Scheduled artists include: Amador Garres, Jan Fox, Carol Devall, DeAnna Larson, Mary Mowery, and Sharon Cech. An area devoted to children's activities will include crafts, music, storytelling, face painting and surprises! Workshops will be presented in the areas of songwriting, poetry writing, fingerstyle guitar, Delta Blues style guitar, tribal belly dancing, Celtic Drumming, Irish dancing, dulcimer playing, alternative string style, mountain dulcimer, Persian music & more.

For additional information or interested in volunteering (they need lots of help) please contact festival director, Terri Jo Dahlquist at 402/560-6597 or email terrijo@inebraska.com. Comprehensive festival information and schedules can also be obtained at http://www.terrijo.com/plainsong/

:: Sheldon Dream Interpretation Talk ::

Sweet Dreams and Nightmares: Interpretations
Oct. 3, 5:30-7 pm; Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery

The Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery announces its October First Friday event, "Sweet Dreams and Nightmares: Interpretations" with University of Nebraska-Lincoln psychologist Dr. Robert Portnoy from 5:30-7p.m. on Oct. 3 in conjunction with the Edwin Dickinson: Dreams and Realities exhibition.

Dr. Portnoy, clinical psychologist and Department Head of Counseling and Psychological Services at the University Health Center, will speak to the fascinating process of dream interpretation and its evolution through the years. Participants will be challenged as to how they think about dreams. He will also discuss the philosophies of dream interpretation and individuals can apply it to their own lives. Dr. Portnoy says that dreams can help people find clarity and understand about issues in their daily lives.

For more information, read the press release. Or contact Jessica Kennedy, Nebraska Art Association/Sheldon Art Gallery, 472-1197 or jkennedy7@unl.edu.

:: Natural Medicine Lecture ::

Traditional Natural Medicine: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Healing
with Eliot Tokar, Tibetan Medicine Practitioner, NYC
Friday ~ Oct. 3 ~ 7-9:30pm, time for Q & A ~ $12

Tibetan medicine is a centuries-old medical system that is influenced by a Buddhist spiritual perspective. How do systems of natural medicine define health of body and mind, as well as inform us about the treatment of illness in the modern world? What is the best way to use natural medicine in America. Is it proper to integrate the vast and varied field of alternative medicine into the existing medical industry?

Eliot Tokar is a NYC- based practitioner of Tibetan medicine for 20 years and one of very few Westerners internationally to have received extensive textual and clinical training in this field. Additionally, he has trained in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. He has studied with Dr. Yeshi Dhonden, former personal physician to H.H. the Dalai Lama, and since 1986 he has been an apprentice of Dr. Trogawa Rinpoche.
For info: http://www.tibetanmedicine.com

Tibetan Medicine consultations by appointment: Sat/Sun, Oct. 4, 5. Consultation includes: interview regarding current condition & medical history; pulse, tongue & visual assessment; individualized lifestyle and diet advice with Tibetan Herbal therapy.

Call OM Center for appointments with Eliot: 402-345-5078

:: DelRay's Grand Opening Week ::
September 29th through October 4th
817 R Street, in the Haymarket; 402-477-1771

Monday - Friday beginning opening week and every week following 6-8 P.M.
Featuring live Piano music with Jim Carlini in the smaller comfortable lounge

Wednesday is Sarabande or the Sandwich Kings

Thursday is Butch Berman and Richard Sullivan or Citrus

Friday, October 3rd is the Grand Opening Party with the Resonators...FREE
Good time Rock'n'Roll and 7000 Square Feet of Dancing and Party Time

Ongoing Delictables...
~ 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. Daily: Special Drink Prices; $2 Well Drinks, $2 Tap Beers, $2 House Wines
~Just had dinner or went to a show??? Try Annette's Speciality Desserts...Cheesecakes, Tortes and Brownies will be available every night with your favorite glass of wine, champagne or cocktail.
~Live music Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will range from Jazz...Acoustic Blues... Swing...to good old Rock and Roll.
~If you are a late night person, we will be serving your favorite beverages at special drink prices, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until 1 A.M..

Check our phone line (477-1771) between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily for all of our entertainment listings or log on to http://www.thedelray.com.

Check us out and enjoy our comfortably classy lounge where we want to "Spoil you Rotten!"