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SCHMOOZE FEST | GALLERY 3
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy a continental breakfast and mingle with the artists and other participants as Bemis08 powers up for a new day of activities. |
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NASCITA WORKSHOP: THERMAN STATOM | GALLERY 1
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
An all-ages opportunity to try your hand at creating your very own work on glass inspired by Nascita,Therman Statom's site-specific architectural and sculptural installation. Availability is limited and seats with be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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O! WHAT A STORY! OMAHA PUBLIC LIBRARY | GALLERY 3
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
The Omaha Public Library brings to Bemis08 that most ancient of all art forms; storytelling. Organized by library staffers Mary J. Mollner and April Earl, this interactive experience is coordinated by the Omaha Public Library...
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THE OCTOPUSES GARDEN ART ALLIANCE | LOADING DOCK
11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Every surface represents a blank canvas to the people of Octopuses Garden, the non-profit group that fosters creative self-expression and dignity for all. Grab a piece of chalk and...
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MICRO THEATRE: SHELTERBELT THEATRE | GALLERY 3
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
For fifteen years now, the Shelterbelt Theatre has been producing award-winning new plays by local writers. Scott Working, founder and artistic director of the Shelterbelt, will present...
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CONSPIRING TEXTS: THE EPICENE FURIES | GALLERY 3
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
The Epicene Furies, a troupe of Omaha poets, playwrights, and scholars, have travelled from coast to coast emphasizing the power of language-driven performance...
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COVER ME: AUTHORS AND DESIGNERS DISCUSS THE ART OF BOOK COVER DESIGN | GALLERY 3
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Timothy Schaffert, widely known author of Devils in the Sugar Shop and the director/founder of (downtown) omaha lit fest, moderates a conversation on book cover design and the often...
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LABYRINTH: AN INTERACTIVE MEDITATION ON CREATIVITY FOR EXILES AND OTHER FELLOW TRAVELERS -
SUSANN SUPRENANT | FIFTH FLOOR
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
A diverse ensemble of artists have created a labyrinth installation exploring themes of exile, ritual...
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TOXIC LITTER: DOUG HAYKO | 12TH STREET
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The grit and grime of the urban landscape is returned to a pristine state in Doug Hayko's Toxic Litter, a compelling social commentary on the environment and your place...
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OPEN STUDIOS | SECOND FLOOR
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Meet our current artists-in-residence John Bissonette, David Bowen, Adam Frelin, Caroline Gore, Janelle Iglesias, Andrea Loefke, Nathalie Miebach and Aili Schmeltz. Get an inside glimpse into the heart and soul of the Bemis Center's mission to support exceptional talent.
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SELECTED READINGS FROM THE NICARAGUAN NOVEL: FRANCISCO ARAGON | GALLERY 3
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
A native of San Francisco and a long-time resident of Spain, Francisco Aragon reads his poetry at Bemis08. Aragon is the author of the poetry collection Puerta del Sol (Bilingual Press)...
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SHIVER SHIVER | GALLERY 3
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
With a signature style and a sizzling stage presence, Shiver Shiver is rooted in the grandest of glam traditions. Chase Thornburg drums while Jordan Elsberry sings and plays...
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BEAR COUNTRY | GALLERY 3
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The familiar folk rock mainstays of harmonica, bass, and keyboards give way to layers of happy beat overtones and lyrical diversity to form the distinctive sound of Bear Country...
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COLUMBIA VS. CHALLENGER | GALLERY 3
9:30 - 10:30 p.m.
From frenetically fast-paced to soulful and grooving, the synth-pop sound of Columbia vs. Challenger is brought to you by Josh Miller (keyboards, vocals and saxophone)...
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CAPGUN COUP | GALLERY 3
10:30 - 11:30 p.m.
The sonic schizophrenia of Capgun Coup has evolved from an earlier homage to avant noise into a full-blown explosion of indie-house-party-punk-pop. The ragged and out-of -control clashes...
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