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Flappers, champagne and burlesque graced our place last Friday during our Great Gatsby Green Fairy. To recap, we have PHOTOS (by Kim Isom) and YOUTUBE (by Mike Machian). //// For our musical offering this week, we have another great vintage jazz vinyl set by Andrew Monson of Benson Soul Society (LISTEN & DOWNLOAD). And just in time for summer, we un-vaulted a 2010 seasonally inspired deep house mix from Brent Crampton. (LISTEN & DOWNLOAD).
This week's program ...
every WEDS-SUN // EARLYHappy Hour
5-8pm / Free
Wednesday through Sunday from 5-8 pm, enjoy HALF OFF SELECT TAPS and $5 SELECT CRAFT COCKTAILS. Other specials throughout the week include: Mon—$2 premium wells & High Life. Tues—$1 High Life. Wed—Craft Cocktail Club with happy hour all night. Sun—$5 fresh mint Bacardi mojitos during Latin Madness.
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WED May 22 // EARLYOmaha Gives
5-7pm / More Info
Justice For Our Neighbors welcomes immigrants into our communities by providing free, high-quality immigration legal services, education, & advocacy. As part of the Omaha Gives campaign, they'll be holding a fundraiser at HoL. The Berry & Rye will also be hosting an Omaha Gives fundraiser for Project Interfaith.
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WED May 22 // EARLYMartinis & Manicures
5:30-8:30pm / $15
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, for $15, enjoy a select martini from House of Loom + a manicure from Sirens Salon. Also enjoy HoL’s usual happy hour menu prices.
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WED March 22 // LATESmash Sound System
10pm / Free
Because such a rare record collection like this is meant to be shared, DJ Thrash Head Mike brings out his all 45 RPM vinyl that explores the interesting connection that reggae & punk music shared circa '77 to '87. As THM jumps back and forth through the different shades of the two genres, on-listeners will hear how the two forms of rebel music melded.
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THURS May 23 // MIDWordsmiths Live
7pm / Facebook RSVP
Headed up by Verbal Gumbo's Michelle Troxclair & Felicia Webster, the Wordsmiths are a live spoken word troupe in the spirit of the great African American oral tradition. Catch all the members together for a rare live performance at House of Loom.
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THURS May 23 // LATE1012 Bass Place
10pm / Free / Facebook RSVP
Our monthly dive into the ever-changing musical sphere of bass music, Bass Place explores trap, moombah, dubstep and other genres of the new generation. Guest Jonny Beatz makes his debut alongside our residents, BASSthoven (Best EDM/DJ in the OEAA's) and BobbnGrids (w/Buzz Junior of 89.7 The Rivers Freak Factory).
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FRI May 24 // LATEGOO
10pm / Free / Facebook RSVP
Omaha's original hot mess is back. This time with a free party as resident DJ Jacob Thiele of The Faint & Depressed Buttons plays Goo's signature no-shame hits dance selections.
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SAT May 25 // LATE Africa Unite
10pm-2am / $5 / Facebook RSVP
Joubel of Sexytogolais and the "Once a Month" series brings back the annual Africa Unite party. African pop music offerings from Deejay Hermann, retail from KingsnQueens Jewelry.
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SUN May 26 // Daft Punk vs LCD SoundSystem
8pm-2am / *Free/$5 / Facebook RSVP
Since Daft Punk drops an album May 21st, we thought we'd bring back our DP vs LCD party on Memorial Day eve. With no school or work the next day, two DJs do a sound clash, playing the hits, the deep cuts, the remixes, the edits and the originals of the folks they sampled and the folks they inspired.
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every MONDAYFirst Cut Industry Night
9pm-2am / Free
Every Monday bartender Ben Rowe holds court with some of our deepest patrons, and bar and restaurant industry folks. Complimentary comfort food (with tips appreciated), various board games, alongside $2 premium wells and Miller High Life makes this an easy, laid back night.
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Every TUES // LATEKaraoke Theatre for Great Plains
9pm / Free / Facebook RSVP
One of the best moments of Karaoke Theatre in 2012 was the night they raised funds for the Great Plains Theatre Conference and conference goer's were bussed in before they busted out on the mic. So we're repeating that wonderful night this Tuesday. Join us!
Mark your calendar ...
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THURS May 23 // MID
Raw Omaha
@ Sokol Auditorium / 7-11pm / $15/$20 / Facebook RSVP
House of Loom supports the new efforts of international arts events producers, RAW. They're events are multi-faceted artistic showcases featuring film, poetry, comedy, musical performances, a pop-up art gallery, performance art and fashion. These artists are all local, hand-picked talent who have been chosen to feature at RAW. HoL's Brent Crampton selects the music.
