:: propagandART ~ april 12, 2004 ::

hope this email finds everyone in good spirits.

spring is a time for rejuvenation.
so look to get a hold of some friends you haven't seen in a while.
maybe one of these events will inspire you to get together.
or just head out on your own...who knows who you'll meet.

check out the website for a complete look at april's events.
if you know of something that isn't listed, let me know!

:: Shakespeare Rocks: Sweet Will & Saucy Jacks ::

Shakespeare will rock at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln April 12 when the University Program Council at UNL and Burger King present Sweet Will and the Saucy Jacks.

Sweet Will and the Saucy Jacks, also known as Fat Blu Cat, features Stephen Buhler on lead guitar, Ray Collier on rhythm guitar, Kim Bartek on bass, Rod Scher on drums, and everyone on vocals. Selections will include "No Contest," a country-ballad version of Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 ("Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"); "Lilies That Fester," a brooding blues based on Sonnet 94 ("They that have power to hurt"); and "Simple Truth Suppressed," an indie-rock take on Sonnet 138 ("When my love swears"). "Egyptian Queen," a retelling of "Antony and Cleopatra," sounds suspiciously like a Tom Petty tune.

The "Sweet Will" project was initiated by Buhler, a professor of English at UNL, after he noticed similarities between song structures found in popular music and the organization of a sonnet. Shakespeare may never be the same. In various incarnations, Sweet Will has played such venues as UCLA, the Folger Shakespeare Library, and the International Medieval Congress at Western Michigan University.

UPC is a volunteer student organization designed to address the co-curricular, social, recreational, cultural and educational needs of the UNL campus.

Tuesday, April 13, noon to 1 p.m.
Nebraska Union Crib, 1400 R Street
free and open to the public
Contacts: Liz Barnum, University Program Council Graduate Assistant, (402) 472-8171;
and Stephen Buhler, Professor, English, (402) 472-1784 (sbuhler1@unl.edu)

:: dine out for life! ::

The Dining Out for Life annual fundraiser for the Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) is taking place Tuesday, April 13, and features participation by a number of different restaurants in Lincoln, Omaha and three other cities across the state. Dining at one of the participating restaurants that day will result in a minimum of 25% of your bill being donated to NAP.

• Arturo's - D
• Barry's Bar and Grill - L, D
• Billy's Restaurant - L, D
• Brazen Head - D
• Buzzard Billy's - L, D
• J. Finnegan's - D
• Grandmother's - L, D
• Oso Burrito - L
• Sher-E-Punjab - D
• Ville Grille - L, D
• Yia Yia's - L
L = Participating for Lunch
D = Participating for Dinner

Your support will help provide HIV prevention information and support services for people living with HIV and AIDS in Nebraska. Hit the official website for complete details: http://www.nap.org/dol.html

:: PO Pears Spealling Be ::

Be part of the morally acceptable madness that is the 20th Annual PO Pears Spealling Be. Who knows...you just might learn something.

Toosday, April 13th 7pm, PO Pears, $7.50

:: the white rose ::

In association with the Holocaust Remembrance Day 2004, the Haymarket Theatre presents a powerful, brave and haunting story, The White Rose. It is based on a true story about five German students in Nazi Germany who began to publish pamphlets that called out for civilian resistance to the Nazi atrocity. Directed by Bob Hall.

The show opens Thursday, April 15th at 7:30 with a reception including food and drink hosted by the Friends of the Haymarket Theatre. The run continues Thursday-Sundays through April 25. Shows on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays start at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees start at 2:00 pm. Cost is $9 for students, $12 for seniors, and $15 for adults. Call 477-2600 for more information and reservations.

:: martin sexton ::

Martin Sexton is one of the most talked-about recent arrivals to the "new folk" acoustic music scene. The guitarist, singer and songwriter has an amazing vocal range and makes effective use of it in his live shows. Unlike so many other contemporary singer-songwriters, his vocal style can best be described as soulful, combining the best qualities of singers like Van Morrison, Al Green, Aaron Neville and Otis Redding. ~ Richard Skelly, All Music Guide

Friday, April 16, 2004 ~ 9:30pm
Kinckerbockers ~ 9th & O street
$15 general admission ~ 18+ show

:: Grease ::

The wild and wacky 50s are back! Grab your favorite Pink Lady and travel back to when beehives were in and coifs were cool. GREASE, one of Broadway's longest running musicals, takes a hilarious, tuneful, and loving look at what it was like growing up in the super-cool 1950s with the funniest gang of high school students you'll ever meet.

Friday, April 16, 2004 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 17 - 2:00 p.m. - pre-show talk by Matthew Landis
Saturday, April 17 - 7:30 p.m. - pre-show talk by Matthew Landis
Sunday, April 18 - 2:00 p.m. - pre-show talk by Lettie VanHemert

Leid Center (12th & R)
Tickets: $45/39/35 ~ Students/Youth: $22.50/19.50/17.50
Box Office: 472-4747 • http://www.unl.edu/lied/

:: A Child's Portrait of Shakespeare ::

A Child's Portrait of Shakespeare includes scenes from several of Shakespeare’s classics specifically geared towards young people. This production is appropriate for all audiences and is an excellent way to introduce children to Shakespeare.

There are two "programs" in this project and we hope that you'll consider seeing both of them. The plays have been condensed by NWU English and Theatre students into delightful 25-30 minute vignettes and are accompanied by biographical and cultural material about William Shakespeare as written by Canadian educator Lois Burdett. This project is supervised by NWU Professor Joan Korte and is directed by NWU students Brook Stetler and Matthew Schroll.

Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Twelfth Night, The Tempest, Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet

Saturday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Much Ado About Nothing, Midsummer Night’s Dream, & Macbeth

McDonald Theatre (51st & Huntington Av) ~ Box office: 465.2384 or you can reserve by email at wesleyanshows@hotmail.com
Admission is $10 for adults, $7.50 for students ages 12-18 years and senior citizens, $5 for college students and youth under 12

:: LCP Volunteer Potluck Preview Party ::

Get an early glimpse of the shows selected for season 59. LCP is hosting a colossal "pot luck" cast and crew party!

Anyone who has volunteered at LCP, or has seen a show here, or just wants to know what's in store at LCP next year is invited to get an early look at acting, designing and tech crew opportunities available next season.

Past, present, and future LCP performers will present samplings of songs and scenes from the productions slated for 2004-2005.

Saturday, April 17 ~ 6:30 start time
Lincoln Community Playhouse (56th & Normal)

The only price of admission is a contribution to the pot luck – so bring your favorite cast party snack and join the fun! For more information, contact Liz Banset at 489-7529 or lbanset@lincolnplayhouse.com.

:: Dark Star Orchestra ::

Dark Star Orchestra - Recreating the Grateful Dead Experience. For more info, go to http://www.darkstarorchestra.net.

Sunday, April 18, 2004 ~ 7:30 p.m.
Blackjack's Underground - lower level Pershing Center.
Ticket prices are $16 advance, $19 day of show (subject to additional fees)
Tickets on sale now at the Pershing box office, all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com
or by phone 402.475.1212 in Lincoln, or 402.422.1212 in Omaha

:: Yoga: An Evolutionary Journey ::

With Master Yoga Teacher and Author Rolf G. Gates, author of Meditations from the Mat

Rolf will guide you through a dynamic and transformative asana-based intensive. By applying the principles of yoga to your asana practice you will increase your physical ability, and experience more deeply how to use your practice on the mat as a practice for life. This intensive workshop is for those who wish to explore yoga as an evolutionary journey. It is intentionally challenging, but do-able for all body types. Come prepared to sweat.

"Rolf Gates is an inspiring teacher who has written an inspiring book. A must for yoga teachers and students... Meditations from the Mat brings yoga theory into the 21st century and into our lives." --Baron Baptiste

Lecture & Book Signing, "Being Here: Reflections on the Principles of Yoga"
Sunday, April 18 -- 1:00 pm 

Yoga Schedule:
Friday April 16 -- 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday April 17 -- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday April 18 -- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Omaha Healing Arts Center
1216 Howard Street • 345-5078
www.omahahealingarts.com

Entire Weekend Workshop: $125
One 3-Hour Sessions: $60
Sunday Lecture: $20

Registration www.BikramYogaOmaha.com or call Ms. Murphy : 402.707.3407
For more about Rolf Gates, hit his official website: www.rolfgates.com

:: Flash Gordon to Conquer the Universe...Again ::

back by popular demand!
the initial broadcast of flash gordon conquers the universe was so
enthralling that an additional broadcast has already been scheduled.
tune into kfor radio 1240 am on monday, april 19th at 12:30pm

:: Andre Kole, Magical Spectacular ::

"My name is David Copperfield. In a moment you will witness one of the most remarkable illusions ever attempted on stage, anywhere in the world... Ladies and Gentlemen - Andre Kole." With this introduction, internationally acclaimed illusionist Andre Kole unveils one of his most famous creations in the field of illusion, the disappearance of a ten-foot-tall Statue of Liberty.

For this illusion, Kole makes a ten-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty weighing several hundred pounds, constructed of wood, fiberglass, and steel, disappear in slow motion--from the bottom up. David Copperfield has called Kole's Statue of Liberty creation "one of the most remarkable illusions ever attempted on stage, anywhere in the world." Adds Copperfield, "I don't know of anyone else who would attempt such a feat. Don't miss it."

The disappearance of the Statue of Liberty is just one of the original illusions Kole has created for his "Magical Spectacular". This unusual stage show also features one of Andre's most well-known illusions called "Just Passing Through".

Considered to be one of the great magical entertainers of our time, Andre Kole has performed before millions of people through live and televised audiences in all 50 U. S. states, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa--76 countries in all. For more about Andre and his show, hit his official website: www.andrekole.org.

Monday, April 19 - 7 pm
Tickets sold at the door. $5 Children 12 & under, $7 Adults.
Blocks of 50+ please call 402.489.6660.