:: propagandART ~ november 5, 2003 ::

all this is much easier to digest in calendar form. please hit the website....
http://www.landisarts.com/propagandART/

:: KISS/Aerosmith ::

It’s like the last 20 years never happened! This summer, two of America’s greatest rock bands are teaming up in the most unholy of touring marriages. On the one hand, we have the cartoon stomp rock of KISS, a band who know no shame when it comes to rocking an audience. On the other, there’s the saucy Boston swagger of Aerosmith, a quintet who’ve endured their fair share of sex, drugs and rock'n'roll.

Interview snippets...

So the rumors are true: KISS are touring with Aerosmith?
Paul Stanley: It’s a rock'n'roll carnivore’s dream, because it is two prime cuts of meat playing all the best songs, sharing a stage and doing what we do best – testifying to the power of rock'n'roll.

When did you guys first meet?
Joe Perry: Before we had a record contract, we played this place called Max’s Kansas City in New York. Ace Frehley was a friend of a friend and he was hanging around us. This was before he was even called Ace. We ended up getting really wiped out. Ace passed out in my room and I had to have the crew come and get him. Then we were headlining a show in Maryland and KISS walked in without their make-up. I saw Ace and thought, “Where do I know that guy from?” We still had no idea what KISS were about. We were in the dressing room and they were playing out on stage. Somebody from the crew said, “You’d better take a look at this.” They were there with the drum riser going up and the fog … it was unbelievable. They caught us with our pants down! So a rivalry began back then. It’s going to be the same thing this time.

You're finishing up an 11-week tour with KISS. How have the after-show parties compared to those in 1977?
Steven Tyler: There is no after-show party. Our rider still has green M&M's but there's a little less Jack Daniels. We bring our own cook too; I'm on a salmon diet. It's about longevity. I don't want to look stupid and fat onstage. I want to be able to sing and kick ass. Whatever Joe (Perry) throws at me, I want to be able to knock right out of the park. It's still about blowing the first band off the stage and being as cool as you can without trying too hard.

Have you walked in and caught Gene Simmons rifling through the sofa for lost change?
Steven Tyler: Gene is a smart guy. He's a businessman first and a rocker second. Gene and Paul Stanley both managed to build their houses on bad reviews and they still sell out shows.

How do you choose who headlines?
Steven Tyler: There’s not much difference between sex and good rock'n'roll. Aerosmith’s always been a very sexual band and there’s nothing better than starting the night off with a well-placed KISS. It's the foreplay of it all.

Thursday November 6, 2003
Qwest Center Omaha, 7pm
http://www.ticketmaster.com

:: Live from the Mill at LCP ::

This Friday, Live From The Mill will be live from the Playhouse. Please join us at 9:00 for the broadcast in the Studio Theatre. We'll have coffee and donuts and everyone's favorite mouse, Stuart Little.

Lettie (Lvanhemert@lincolnplayhouse.com)

:: Krapp's Last Tape ::

The Lincoln Community Playhouse and The Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery will join forces to present Pulitzer Prize winner Samuel Beckett’s shattering drama, “Krapp’s Last Tape” featuring Phil Heckman and directed by LCP Executive Director Rick Helweg.

Written in 1958, “Krapp’s Last Tape” is the monologue of a 69-year-old man listening to and commenting on an autobiographical tape he recorded at age 39. Beckett’s play is, at once, funny, scathing, irreverent and sad. The themes in Beckett's play will be further explored by the Sheldon through the exhibition Enrique Martinez Celaya: The October Cycle, 2000-2002, opening on November 22.

November 7 at 5:30pm & 7:00pm; November 8 & 9 at 2:00pm.
The Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery
These performances will be free of charge, though donations will be accepted. Reservations are encouraged.

For more information call 489-7529
or hit the lcp website
or hit the sheldon website
or read the daily nebraskan article

:: Mamma Mia! ::

A mother, a daughter, 3 possible dads and an unforgettable trip down the aisle! A mother confronts her past as three men return to the Greek island they've not visited for 21 years just as her 20 year old daughter is about to be married.

People all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives!

November 4-8 at 8pm; and November 9th at 2 & 7pm
Call for tickets: 800-219-7469 or http://www.ticketmaster.com
Hit the official website for more information: http://www.mamma-mia.com/

:: Aquila Theater Company ::

The innovative and dynamic Aquila Theatre Company returns to the Lied Center with Rudyard Kipling's fantastical The Man Who Would Be King and William Shakespeare’s brilliant tragedy Othello. Aquila's adventurous production style lends itself perfectly to the Kipling classic, while the company's original music score intensifies the Othello experience. Aquila's international reputation for retelling classic stories has earned it a residency at New York University's Center For Ancient Studies and a role with the National Endowment for the Arts touring project, Shakespeare in American Communities.

The Man Who Would Be King - Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
Othello - Wednesday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $32; Students/Youth: $16

:: Joan Baez ::

For a perspective on the soundtrack of the baby boomer generation, one would have to spend time with the captivating music of Joan Baez. A cultural icon of the 1960s, Baez cast a spell on countless listeners by synthesizing Anglo-folk traditions with those of her American contemporaries Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Phil Ochs, Pete Seeger, and others. Her voice still maintains the enchanting quality that has earned her seven gold records over the past 40 years. (http://www.joanbaez.com/)

Friday, November 7, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $39/34/29; Students/Youth: $19.50/17/14.50

:: Jackson Browne ::

Over the course of three decades, Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate, moving songs in popular music. With classic albums like Late For The Sky, The Pretender, Running On Empty, and For Everyman and songs like "Doctor My Eyes," "The Pretender," and "Lives In The Balance," he has defined a genre of songwriting that is charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. Along the way, he has sold over 15 million albums and touched the hearts and minds of countless fans worldwide.

In February 2002, Browne became the fourth recipient of the John Steinbeck Award during the centennial celebration of the California writer's birth. The honor is bestowed to artists whose works best exemplify the environmental and social values of Steinbeck.

November 10, 2003; 7:30 pm at The Orpheum Theater
Hit Ticketmaster for tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/
Hit the Jackson Browne website for info about his recent album/tour: http://www.jacksonbrowne.com/

:: Sing-A-Long Wizard of Oz ::

You're off to see the wizard, somewhere over the rainbow.... Tune your vocal chords, prepare your favorite costume, and celebrate Dorothy's amazing journey in an interactive film experience based on the most popular motion picture of all time, The Wizard of Oz. Sing-A-Long Wizard of Oz is guided by a master of ceremonies and includes a restored version of the original film with state-of-the-art technical improvements to facilitate audience participation, where creativity and fun are encouraged and rewarded!

Saturday, November 8, 2003 at 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $22/18/12; Students/Youth: $11/9/6

:: Bat Boy ::

Based on the discovery of the Bat Boy by the Weekly World News (“Bat Child Found in Cave,” June 23, 1992). BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. This musical is a groundbreaking blend of pioneering journalism, a marvel of evolution and the power of song.

This musical, while funny, is also a touching sympathetic look at this tortured creature (child) showing us that he was more than a freak, a menace or an abomination. The production features upbeat show-tunes, gospel, pop, rock, tango – no style of music is ignored. And in the end everyone will learn the true nature of the Bat Boy in all of us.

Bat Boy: The Musical debuted in Los Angeles on Halloween night, 1997, and debuted Off Broadway at the Union Square Theatre March 21, 2001, recently closing this past December.

November 6-8 at 7:30, November 9 at 2:30
Read reviews of the play: http://www.stagesofomaha.com/show_20_batboy_reviews.htm
Hit the Millennium Theater site for directions to the venue (it's just outside the Old Market district)

:: Under 40 Dems Connealy Rally Thursday ::

This is just a last-minute reminder about the event tomorrow. Be sure to come and be sure to bring along a friend.

State Senator Matt Connealy is running for congress and he's having a rally to kick off his campaign. Matt has been a big supporter of Under 40 Democrats, so his candidacy is very exciting.

Thursday, November 6th; 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Del Ray Ballroom (817 R Street, in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket)

The event will be free and open to all ages.

For more information about Matt and his campaign, visit his website: http://www.connealy.com
For more information about the Under 40 Dems, hit our website: http://www.under40democrats.org/

:: Performers Wanted!! ::

St. Elizabeth Hospital Emergency Room is looking for entertainers for their holiday party to be held February 7 (that’s right – February) at Windsor Stables. They need:

A live band that can play diverse styles of music, including rock, country, swing, oldies, and/or ballroom.

An unusual stand up entertainer, along the lines of a ventriloquist, juggler, hypnotist, magician, or stand up comic.

Call or e-mail Diane Colacurci at 480-5945 or Dcolacurci@aol.com for more information.