Steelhouse Omaha will once again present The RESET on January 10 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Singer and sound healing artist Davin Youngs provides his unique take of a sound bath through looping and improvisational singing as attendees get comfortable and relax at this never-before-heard soundscape. In addition, there will be free, 20-minute yoga sessions led by Lora McCarville with relaxing yoga and movement at the Steerhouse Lobby before the morning performance and the afternoon performance.
Omaha Performing Arts presents Shucked, at the Orpheum Theater January 13 through the 18 at 7:30 p.m. This Tony Award-winning musical comedy is about a young woman’s journey from her small, corn-dependent town to find help when their crop fails. This celebrated pun-filled experience features a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy Award-winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray).
Holland Music Center has a couple of shows coming up this month:
Save Ferris on January 16 at 7:30 p.m. Formed in 1995, Save Ferris remains one of the seminal and most beloved bands from the third wave of ska. Led by frontwoman Monique Powell, the band boasts high-octane vocals and a powerful ska-pop-punk-rock sound. With a trail of radio hits, several tours, and appearances on a variety of television shows and movies, Save Ferris brings an explosive energy you won’t want to miss.
BATSU! On January 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m.; and January 31 at 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Attendees enjoy a Japanese-inspired menu, designed to complement the bold, immersive spirit of the show as they watch four American comedy warriors face off in challenges as they battle for comedic glory and honor in the Japanese comedy style of batsu game. Those that lose the game are subjected to hilarious consequences such as paintballs, egg-smashing chicken, electric shocks and many more.
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The Omaha Community Playhouse is hosting auditions for the show Dial ‘M’ For Murder, on January 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and January 18 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Directed by Addie Barnhart, this production is a classic psychological thriller that delves into greed, betrayal, and the perfect crime gone wrong. When a former tennis star plots to have his wealthy wife murdered to secure her fortune, his meticulous plan unravels in unexpected ways, leading to a tense game of deception and survival. There are five characters to audition for, with callbacks happening on January 24.
Creighton University will host an Origami Workshop with Dr. Sharon Ishii-Jordan January 25 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Harper Center. Local Origami artist Ishii-Jordan will take participants through the traditional practice of this delicate Japanese art form, giving attendees a sense of beauty, history and culture. Open to all ages. Tickets are not required for entry. For more information, visit their website here.
Film Streams will launch “Relaxed Screenings” at both the Ruth Sokolof Theater and the Dundee Theater. Film Streams now offers select movie screenings that incorporate inclusive accommodations including brighter lighting, lowered volume levels, open caption subtitles on screen and a space to decompress in or near the auditorium.
During these showings, guests are welcome to get up, move around, stretch and vocalize. Sensory kits that include noise-cancelling headphones, fidget devices and sensory stress toys are available for check-out at the box office. This is a program designed to create an inclusive cinema experience for all audiences, especially those who may benefit from a more flexible and sensory-friendly environment.