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'Hairspray' among season's top musicals
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Omaha's best cupcake

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‘Men' shows signs of age
‘Men' shows signs of age

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Downtown getting new pub

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Low-budget film is a study of relationships and psyche
Low-budget film is a study of relationships and psyche

“Sound of My Voice” is a sort-of sci-fi film, in that it includes the concept of time travel but never really talks about it or shows it.

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New Edition cancels Omaha concert
New Edition cancels Omaha concert

Tickets will be refunded. The show will not be rescheduled.

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Best Coast gives surf rock modern twist
Best Coast gives surf rock modern twist

Whether it's a bright, sunny afternoon or freezing, snowy winter morning, Best Coast will transport you to the sun-kissed beaches of southern California.

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to museum full of fun
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to museum full of fun

Kids will be able to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the fabulous Emerald City, with lots of stops along the way, in a new exhibit opening Saturday at the Omaha Children's Museum.

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Sultan brings stream of conscious style to Slowdown
Sultan brings stream of conscious style to Slowdown

You may know him better as BBQ, one half of The King Khan & BBQ Show, but Mark Sultan goes by his own name now.

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Indian Oven's secret speakeasy bar
Indian Oven's secret speakeasy bar

A young man in snug pants and suspenders looked our way and asked, “You looking for the Speak?”

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Comedian likes to play off his audience
Comedian likes to play off his audience

Comedian Gary Owen, who performs at the Holland Performing Arts Center Friday night, is one of the stars of the recent movie “Think Like a Man.”

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Bring thinking caps to Durham for new brainteaser exhibit
Bring thinking caps to Durham for new brainteaser exhibit

A new exhibit, Mindbender Mansion, opens Saturday at the Durham Museum.

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