The City of Omaha will no longer be working with the nonprofit in charge of the Love’s Jazz and Art Center (LJAC). After operating for 15 years, the LJAC’s lease has expired and the city is choosing to turn over management to the North 24th Business Improvement District, according to a press release from October 8, 2020. We spoke to former board members, the 24th Street BID president, and Preston Love to get the full story.
Read MoreSince many of us are staying home why not use this opportunity to get familiar with our local musicians making dope music in Omaha. We caught up with Shomari Huggins of Wakanda One who curated Quarantined in Omaha Pt. 1 featuring artists like J.Crum, Mesonjixx, Scky Rei, Marcey Yates and Edem Soul Music. Check out the Wakanda One blog for more information.
Read More“We have given the blessing to do a Dilla event,” said a pleased Maureen Yancey, the head of James Dewitt Yancey Foundation. The tribute will feature Scky Rei, Marcey Yates & Xoboi (as Dilla Kids), Nate Sky Qahhaar, Stryke, J.Crum, BigFoots Mom, Phantom Janitor.
Read MoreBarber reviews Thalia Rodgers’ debut solo exhibition at The Union for Contemporary Art, You Make My Heart Smile But You Also Make My Eyes Cry
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