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The Loves Jazz & Arts Center represents a diverse array of events and Programs, including lectures, discussions, performances, films and special events. For ticketed events call (402) 502-5291. for event notices by e-mail, sign up here.
As a premier venue, The Loves Jazz & Arts Center features state of the art digital media equipment enabling us to teach the latest media and engage in innovative new initiatives. Through exhibits, workshops, spoken word, performances and special activities Loves Jazz explores the African American experience and celebrates accomplishments of the past, present and future.
Poetry @ LJAC
Poetry in Motion - Where the poets are...
This months featured guest artist:
Don't miss Poetry in Motion on Feb. 18th at 6:30p.m. Open mic is 1st, then our featured guest-- the Belly-dancing of Vicky Hughes. Enjoy a brief lecture on the Journey of Belly-dancing, then a demonstration-- then you, the audience gets to participate and learn a few moves!! Free to the public! Food & Beverages served!
See you at Love's Jazz & Arts Center - 24th & Lake .
Due to high volume, all open mic poets MUST sign up by 7:15 p.m. to perform!!
Michelle Troxclair
POETRY IN MOTION
Poetry in Motion, a monthly Spoken Word event, was brought about by a need to continue and to perpetuate an African American tradition that encompasses the creative manipulation of language and dramatization to tell stories, pass on history, relate experiences and report pertinent news. It has since morphed into a platform by which local writers and performers can hone their talents and promote their works.
Spoken Word has its roots in the African American community. Lovers of words and those who know and understand their power have long used such methods to bring various issues to light. Whether those issues concern politics, race, religion, relationships, gender issues, the environment, love, or history; Poetry in Motion provides a stage and a microphone for the dramatic presentation and flow of words and spirit.
Our goal is provide a voice to the disenfranchised whereby those issues that plague this community can be brought to light for discussion and action. All artist/poets are welcome. LJAC does not believe in slams or passing judgment on the works of those who bravely bless the mic. Join LJAC every third Thursday of the month at 6:30p.m. Food and beverages served. Members are free, non-members $5.00 at the door.
Poetry in Motion was conceived by Michelle Troxclair.
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LJAC Press Presents:
Fireside Chats: A Surrealist's View of the World by Frank S. O'Neal.
When:
February 27th, at 6:30 p.m. at Loves Jazz & Arts Center, Upstairs Main Gallery
Please come and support Love's Jazz & Arts Center 1st published work, Fireside Chats: A Surrealist's View of the World by Frank S. O'Neal. This is in keeping with LJAC's mission to support African American artists and artforms. It is difficult for writers of color to get published, even more so for poets. We are hoping for some success with this endeavor so that we may be able to offer this service to other up-and-coming writers.
Author, Frank S. O’Neal to read excerpts and be on hand for signed copies.
Now Showing
“Telling Our Stories”
4TH ANNUAL AFRICAN
AMERICAN ART EXHIBITION
Omaha, NE, January 15th 2010: Loves Jazz and Art Center in Omaha, Nebraska announces the annual group exhibition, “Telling our stories,” 4th Annual African American Art Exhibition.”
The exhibition opens 6:30 p.m. on January 29th and runs through May 22, 2010. Telling our stories is an invitational art exhibition that brings together over 25 artists both locally and regionally to exhibit their work at Love’s annual exhibition showcasing local and regional artists of African American Heritage.
Special events throughout the exhibit will highlight special local connections for Nebraska and Douglas County as well as just being a fun event for the whole family. Many of the artists will talk about their works during the exhibition and local musicians will be performing during the duration of the show.
The exhibit explores the varied and diverse expression of the participating artist through Painting, Photography, Digital Media, Spoken Word, Ceramics, Sculpture and More.
Now Showing
New Harmonies
Celebrating American Roots Music
Featuring:
Pre-Opening Thursday Oct 15
Jazz Performance
Pre Opening Jazz performance, October 15th featuring
the incomparable,
Omaha's own
Luigi Waites
Luigi Waites is a jazz drummer and vibraphonist from Omaha, Nebraska. He currently performs weekly gigs in the Omaha area both solo and with ensembles such as Luigi, INC. He has been serving the Omaha music community for over 60 years. He has toured Europe twice and performed with jazz legends such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Washington. Luigi, Inc. has shared the stage with Jean-Luc Ponty, James Brown and Dizzy Gillespie.
reception
October 15th from 7-9 pm.
Opening Sunday Oct 18
Gospel Performance
Key Notes Sounds
The music of Key Note Sounds expresses an unshakable, uplifting sound that brings faith and the love of music to a higher level. Whether it is through Gospel, Jazz or R&B sounds. The Omaha, Nebraska based group was inspired at an early age through faith, love, and encouragement to proceed with their strong passion for music.
reception
October 18th from 7-9 pm
Performance Friday Oct 30
Native American Performance
Young Bucks
Loves Jazz & Arts Center Welcomes Young Bucks, Native American Drum group from the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska.
Singing and drumming have always been a vital aspect of Native American life. From the hand drum of the Eskimo, to the water drum of the Peyotist, the big drum at intertribal dances or the drum set of the rock musician, the drum is considered the heart beat of Native America.
reception
October 30th from 6-7 pm
Performance Friday Nov 7th
Steel Pan Performance
Executive Steel Band
Roland Lawes, creator and leader of the Executive Steel Band, sums up the purpose of the band. Lawes and Executive Steel Band, known as ESB to their loyal base of fans around the country, have been combing elements of island rhythms, New Orleans Funk, and solid rock and pop sensibilities to create a mix that is part of all these elements and yet is something new and unique.
New Harmonies
Celebrating American Roots Music