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by mwegener
Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:27 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Insomnia Movie Fest 2007 - Help us be number one!
Replies: 8
Views: 806

Well Apple released the top 25 and we didn't make the cut. Still I' really happy for the experience and I think we put up a nice little film.

Thank for all the help in voting we'll try again next year.

mark -  :music:
by mwegener
Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:11 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Insomnia Movie Fest 2007 - Help us be number one!
Replies: 8
Views: 806

still don't know.  they will announce the winners and the top 25 entries on the 20th of November so i guess we'll still have to wait and see.  I'll let everyone know when I've heard anything - Mark  :music: GRRR Apple in their infinite wisdom decided to postpone the results until Nov 26th because a...
by mwegener
Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:41 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Insomnia Movie Fest 2007 - Help us be number one!
Replies: 8
Views: 806

still don't know.  they will announce the winners and the top 25 entries on the 20th of November so i guess we'll still have to wait and see.  I'll let everyone know when I've heard anything

- Mark  :music:
by mwegener
Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:27 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Insomnia Movie Fest 2007 - Help us be number one!
Replies: 8
Views: 806

THE LINK STILL WORKS

the you tube video is still up check it out

if you do a search by: Insomnia Movie Fest Making Of Perchance to Dream

or after http://WWW.Youtube - you user this extension:  watch?v=y_1V7cHkjG4

Thanks everyone
by mwegener
Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:16 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Insomnia Movie Fest 2007 - Help us be number one!
Replies: 8
Views: 806

Thanks

With everybody's  help we can make it happen! I have also created a 'making of' video and uploaded it to You Tube.  You can check it out here: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_1V7cHkjG4[/youtube] I still amazes me that I was able to keep the majority of people out of the shot.  You can defi...
by mwegener
Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:04 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Insomnia Movie Fest 2007 - Help us be number one!
Replies: 8
Views: 806

Insomnia Movie Fest 2007 - Help us be number one!

H I EVERYONE!  I have included a Link for my team’s submission to Apple's Insomnia Film Festival 2007.  If you don't know, to compete in the contest you have to create a 3-minute movie using elements that Apple supplies that morning of the contest. You and your team then have to write, shoot, edit a...
by mwegener
Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:23 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Lutfi's Fried Fish
Replies: 4
Views: 1106

just there last wednesday

I was help my Mom get her hair cut at the Great Clips next door and they were starting to move in the condiments and plate and such.  Looks like they should be opening really soon

Mark  :music:
by mwegener
Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:20 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: American Idol Omaha Auditions (Aug. 10, 2007)
Replies: 107
Views: 10795

It's 'Idol' gossip: Round 2 is Oct. 2-3 to a few dozen who will perform in front of celebrity judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. The date of those auditions is unknown but is thought to be later in the first week in October. I know Randy Simon and Ryan were in Borders on 72nd and D...
by mwegener
Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:59 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Blue Man Group @ QCO 3/30/2008
Replies: 4
Views: 568

Blue Men in Omaha

I saw them the last time they were in town (this was my third time seeing them.) And I HIGHLY recommend that everyone goes to their show. Totally a unique experience. Absolutely FANTASTIC show for the price!! For their last tour they even had a 'behind the scene's' podcast on ITunes really added a l...
by mwegener
Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:45 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: OmahaCulture.com Podcasts
Replies: 32
Views: 4407

busy busy busy

haven't had much time for anything lately. School is taking up ALL of my free time, can't even spend time with the girlfriend or family.  I am definitely gong to record some highlights from the upcoming Buy the big O! show however. Don't forget to go online and get your free tickets.  Anyone have ...
by mwegener
Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:01 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: OmahaCulture.com Podcasts
Replies: 32
Views: 4407

Advance Phantom Tickets

I put a link to the offer for advanced phantom of the opera tickets on the news section of Omahaculture.com.  if anyone want to take advantage of the offer check it out.

- Mark  :music:
by mwegener
Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:52 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Where to get a good hotdog???
Replies: 37
Views: 6429

[ OK, that was some rambling, but - who wants to re-open some WC Franks? 'Cause for real, where can one go when they truly want a tasty beef frank in Omaha??? :) D Atomic dog has some really good hot dog's down in the First National Bank Building. I just wish they had better hours. BTW I loved WC's...
by mwegener
Wed Aug 01, 2007 1:25 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: OmahaCulture.com Podcasts
Replies: 32
Views: 4407

New show finally

Been really busy lately.  New show has been posted and it's a little different for Omahaculture.  I had to interview my friend Igor for class and of course got his take on Omaha.  coming from Russia it certainly give some perspective of what we have,  and don't have here in our city. Have a list...
by mwegener
Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:03 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Who would you like to see?
Replies: 37
Views: 4061

DTO Luv wrote:I would just like to see more places to get nice men's clothes around Downtown and Midtown.
I couldn't agree more!!

Mark -  :music:
by mwegener
Thu May 31, 2007 5:14 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Metro Film Fest May 31 - June 2nd
Replies: 0
Views: 437

Metro Film Fest May 31 - June 2nd

OMAHA, Neb. ? Metropolitan Community College (MCC) announces the 2nd annual Fort Omaha Film Conference at MCC?s Fort Omaha Campus, May 31-June 2, 2007, in conjunction with the Great Plains Theatre Conference. The Film Conference will feature two luminaries, Academy Award-winning actress Patricia Nea...
by mwegener
Tue May 29, 2007 10:57 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Some new O! promo vids.
Replies: 6
Views: 844

video

was it just just me or did the majority of the video focus around eating or food?  also I really couldn't find a way to blow it up any bigger than a postage stamp on the site. that will really impress people to come to our town the other thing that I found interesting is there wasn't a single shot ...
by mwegener
Tue May 22, 2007 11:49 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: OmahaCulture.com Podcasts
Replies: 32
Views: 4407

Upcoming events and LIVE SHOW INFORMATION

the current podcast is up! It can be found at: http://Omahaculture.libsyn.com Includes upcoming events, Digital theater information/article and Information on the upcoming Omahaculture LIVE Talkcast fully interactive Internet radio show in which you can participate!!!!!! Download the podcast and ch...
by mwegener
Mon May 21, 2007 12:57 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha Sports hall of fame Grand Opening reception May 23
Replies: 1
Views: 793

Omaha Sports hall of fame Grand Opening reception May 23

Omaha Sports Hall of Fame Sports Hall of Fame Class Announced The first ten inductees for the new Omaha Sports Hall of Fame are announced, a class rich in all-Americans, Heisman Trophy winners, Olympic greats, national champions, record holders, and civic leaders. The first to be enshrined in the ne...
by mwegener
Tue May 15, 2007 5:37 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: OmahaCulture.com Podcasts
Replies: 32
Views: 4407

How to subscribe

I found a great site for everyone that is confused on how to subscribe to the podcast.   go ahead and try this link out it explains everything in detail that is easy to understand: http://www.learntosubscribe.com/ and don't forget the new feed is: http://omahaculutre.libsyn.com/rss Thanks for liste...
by mwegener
Wed May 09, 2007 3:29 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Mr. C's is closing
Replies: 30
Views: 4210

I heard one time that the best business that you'll ever have is the weekend you open and when you tell people that you are going out of business.  I'm sure Casio's will be next

- Mark  :music:
by mwegener
Sun May 06, 2007 8:38 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: HotShops Open House May 5th/6th
Replies: 5
Views: 916

Thanks for the report, sounds like it was a lot of fun.  I'll get there someday *sigh*
by mwegener
Sun May 06, 2007 1:32 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: HotShops Open House May 5th/6th
Replies: 5
Views: 916

couldn't go

I couldn't go had to work but I would love to hear from someone how the open house was
by mwegener
Wed May 02, 2007 11:46 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: OmahaCulture.com Podcasts
Replies: 32
Views: 4407

News Blog

Everyone I decided that there is just too much going on in town to podcast every week (they take a lot of of time and effort) so I added a new blog to the site that has some of the important O! Culture and event news that I can't get to. So be sure and check out Omahaculture.com and the new NEWS sec...
by mwegener
Wed May 02, 2007 1:53 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: HotShops Open House May 5th/6th
Replies: 5
Views: 916

HotShops Open House May 5th/6th

http://www.hotshopsartcenter.com/info/OpenHouseSpring.html Sat., May 5th, 2007 Sun., May 6th, 2007 Saturday, from 12-8 pm Sunday, from 12-5 pm Artist studios open for visitors Organized art displays Live Music Artist Demonstrations Gallery shows PURPOSE: Since 1999, the Hot Shops Art Center has beco...
by mwegener
Wed May 02, 2007 1:35 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Billy Joel 4/28/2007
Replies: 12
Views: 1652

well I guess I was wrong in posting it.  Some people actually get excited when a band come to town that is free, hasn't already been here, doesn't have a cowboy hat and arrives in a tour van that has bull horns on the front of it for a change. YEE HAW I guess I'll go back to not posting anything ag...
by mwegener
Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:24 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Star Cinema Expands with IMAX
Replies: 32
Views: 5743

imax for summer

well at least Des Monies is smart enough to have Spiderman 3 and Harry Potter going to their IMAX.  at least I wont have to continue to take road trips to Minneapolis.  It will be interesting to see what the Star Cinema will bring when it opens considering nothing is due to be released at the time...
by mwegener
Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:48 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Billy Joel 4/28/2007
Replies: 12
Views: 1652

good time

My group and I had a good time but the sound seemed off pretty bad.  could have been where I was sitting or the fact that EVERYONE at the concert was singing along.  I hope Billy Joel goes back and tells his friends that he had a good time so the venues can get even better I hate to do this but I ...
by mwegener
Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: New IMAX to be build
Replies: 1
Views: 562

New IMAX to be build

Thank god finally!!!!  at the Star Cinema. Due to be completed Dec or early 2008!


you can read the whole press release straight from IMAX on Omahaculture.com under the 'news' area

or

listen to my post at omahaculture.libsyn/com
by mwegener
Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: OmahaCulture.com Podcasts
Replies: 32
Views: 4407

New Feed for OmahaCulture

I've been hinting at this for awhile now Omahaculture has changed and has a new feed. Omahaculture.libsyn.com/rss. it can be entered straight into you favorite aggregator the new Podcast will be up tonight and there are some exclusives in this one!  have to listen just to here about the FREE concer...
by mwegener
Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:03 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Mr. C's is closing
Replies: 30
Views: 4210

Mr. C's Spaghetti Sauce

nativeomahan wrote:The food wasn't bad.  I do love their spaghetti sauce.  
I saw the just the other day you can still get tons of jars of their spaghetti sauce at Hy-Vee.  i wonder if they'll stop making it for sale too.  Everyone that loves it should stock up before it's all gone

Mark -  :music:
by mwegener
Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:55 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Billy Joel 4/28/2007
Replies: 12
Views: 1652

I got my tickets!

I was pretty surprised at the pricing I thought for sure that he would command a much higher price
by mwegener
Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:54 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: OmahaCulture.com Podcasts
Replies: 32
Views: 4407

chicago the Musical - video post

I posted a little video from the Creighton production of Chicago the musical on omahaculture.com

so go and check it out. Would love to know what y'all think

let me know

- Mark  :music:
by mwegener
Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:49 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: CHICAGO the Musical
Replies: 0
Views: 449

CHICAGO the Musical

Chicago the musical at Creighton University March 24 2:00pm and 7:30pm March 29 - 30th 7:30 pm March 31 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm April 13-13 7:30pm April 14th at 2:00pm and 7:30pm FANTASTIC SHOW - A BEST BET BY OWH FOR THIS WEEK!!! Interview with Velma Kelly played by Caroline Moore and Mama Morton Pla...
by mwegener
Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:06 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: 78th & Dodge - Duluth Trading Co - Former CompUSA, Staples
Replies: 83
Views: 11388

CompUSA rebate warning

Just a warning for everyone!  In listening to the GEARLOG podcast this week they had an item that stated the rebates are NO GOOD at a store that is closing. This only applies to stores that are closing!  They did some research and found in the 'ultra-super-small print'  that this is true.  SO if...
by mwegener
Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:56 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Psst... here's a rumor:
Replies: 12
Views: 2764

other's

What about Oriental Trade?  or did they move everything administrative out west.
by mwegener
Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:49 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: OmahaCulture.com Podcasts
Replies: 32
Views: 4407

March Podcast

march podcast has been posted.  Be sure and listen to all the info about Chicago at Creighton.  Should be a fantastic show!

- Mark  :music:
by mwegener
Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:18 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Laramie Project at Creighton
Replies: 1
Views: 532

Firday SOLD OUT

Looks like the performance on Friday is already sold out as of 2/20.
by mwegener
Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:02 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Laramie Project at Creighton
Replies: 1
Views: 532

Laramie Project at Creighton

Hi Everyone The Laramie Project will be preformed this week at Creighton University Feb 23-25th at 7:30 Sun 2:00pm tickets are around only 10 bucks! This promises to be a fantastic show!  If you've never seen a production of the Laramie Project I highly recommend going please contact the Departmen...
by mwegener
Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:27 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: OmahaCulture.com Podcasts
Replies: 32
Views: 4407

Lion King Q and A

got to meet and greet the Lion King Cast last week.  GREAT EXPERIENCE!

You can listen to the whole thing at:

http://omahaculture.libsyn.com/

Please DOWNLOAD the podcast,  check out the show and be sure and tell your friends

Second week of February is posted.

Mark -  :music:
by mwegener
Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:25 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: OmahaCulture.com Podcasts
Replies: 32
Views: 4407

Lion King Q and A

got to meet and greet the Lion King Cast last week.  GREAT EXPERIENCE!

You can listen to the whole thing at:

http://omahaculture.libsyn.com/

Please DOWNLOAD the podcast,  check out the show and be sure and tell your friends

Second week of February is posted.

Mark -  :music: