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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
OMAHA’S FOOD LOVERS TO CELEBRATE TASTE OF OMAHA FESTIVAL WITH SHOWCASE OF GREAT FOODS AND ENTERTAINMENT The “TASTE OF OMAHA”, Omaha’s Showcase of Great Foods and Entertainment, will be open Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, from 11 AM to 11 PM as well as Sunday, June 5 from 11 AM to 8 PM. The Festival is Free to attend thanks to the Community Sponsors and Partners. See You at the Taste ! FOR ADDITIONAL “TASTE OF OMAHA” INFORMATION, CONTACT:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OMAHA’S FOOD LOVERS TO CELEBRATE TASTE OF OMAHA FESTIVAL WITH SHOWCASE OF GREAT FOODS AND ENTERTAINMENT Plans are coming together for the 14th Annual “TASTE OF OMAHA”, a unique community celebration, showcasing Omaha’s great foods and live entertainment, to be held Friday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 5th, 2011. The “TASTE OF OMAHA” is a 3-day extravaganza and outdoor food festival open to the public and free to attend. “Feature Foods from many of Omaha’s top restaurants, good entertainment and family activities for the kids… and you have the recipe for the TASTE OF OMAHA,” says Mike Mancuso, Event Producer. “Omaha has a tremendous reputation for fantastic restaurants and food companies”. The “TASTE OF OMAHA”, now in it’s twelfth year, has become one of the biggest Annual Events for our city bringing together a dazzling selection of great foods and culinary delights, for people from throughout the Midwest area, to TASTE, relax and enjoy as a family activity. The 2011 “TASTE OF OMAHA” will again be located on Omaha’s riverfront parks showcasing outstanding Restaurants with exciting live entertainment daily with activities on two Riverfront Parks, the Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing. This year the Annual Event will add more entertainment for everyone’s taste on 5 stages throughout the Festival. All stage shows during the 3-day extravaganza are free to attend. The Taste of Omaha offers continuous Free Concerts all weekend long including Top National Entertainers combined with the best popular area bands and musicians will again be continuously performing throughout the Festival. Ethnic Performers & Music on Saturday will highlight Omaha’s rich heritage and ethnic diversity on Saturday from the sounds of Polka, Mexican and Irish musicians to colorful dance performers. A complete schedule of Free Concerts and Entertainment will be released at a later date.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Between eating food bites and enjoying the music, you can watch cooking demonstrations, browse the festival displays, win Nebraska Lottery tickets, taste Barefoot wines, or simply relax in the Miller Lite Beer Gardens overlooking the beautiful fountain and riverfront, all at one time and one place. There is also plenty of Family Entertainment in the Roberts Dairy Family Village, including amusement rides for the kids, balloons, face painting, and a great view of the Festival from the Big Ferris Wheel. Again this year, the KidZone Stage will offer continuous performances of comedy, magic, exotic animals and more entertainment for the children. The Festival will also Spotlight Great Omaha Chefs on the Culinary Stage. The Stage again on Saturday will feature the Omaha Institute for the Culinary Arts’ popular, Iron Chef Metro, that draws inspiration from the hit TV show “Iron Chef”. Teams of two chefs will square off in one-hour battles focused on regional cuisine from around the world. Audience members will get the chance to See, smell, Taste & Judge this year’s event. The Festival boils down to one thing, and that’s the food. The Taste of Omaha has become the premium event of choice for foods. The Taste of Omaha is a mix of extraordinary quality restaurants, chefs, diverse and exciting ingredients, coupled with a relaxing and stunning al-fresco setting, that makes the Taste of Omaha formula a winning combination for all involved. Restaurants of all varieties will pitch their tents at the “TASTE OF OMAHA” grounds for 3 days, cooking the specialty items that have made them some of the favorites in the Omaha area. All types of food will be served at the “Taste” - from Omaha’s pizza to juicy barbecued ribs. So put your taste buds on alert now because they will get a workout at the “TASTE OF OMAHA”. The Festival offers each person an opportunity to taste a wide selection of Omaha’s beloved restaurant dishes including Mexican, Italian, Greek, Oriental, Mediterranean, and Polish as well as Continental and American cuisine. After tasting all of these delightful foods, you’ll probably want to top it all off with one of the fabulous desserts offered, from your favorite ice cream flavor to cheesecake, that is sure to make your day at the “Taste” complete. A New Feature at the South Landing - “World Tour” Pavilion, features Omaha’s favorite restaurants with cuisine’s from around the world. The Area will also feature World Wines, Beers & Spirits. The “TASTE OF OMAHA”, Omaha’s Showcase of Great Foods and Entertainment, will be open Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, from 11 AM to 11 PM as well as Sunday, June 5 from 11 AM to 8 PM. The Festival is Free to attend thanks to the Community Sponsors and Partners, including the J. Skinner Baking Company, Rotella’s Bakery, Verizon, Pinnacle Bank, Deffenbaugh, Wahl Tour, Coca-Cola, Best Western Seville Plaza and Media Partners, Clear Channel Radio and KPTM 42, as well as other community sponsors. FOR ADDITIONAL “TASTE OF OMAHA” INFORMATION, CONTACT:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OMAHA’S FOOD LOVERS TO CELEBRATE TASTE OF OMAHA FESTIVAL WITH SHOWCASE OF GREAT FOODS AND ENTERTAINMENTPlans are coming together for the 14th Annual “TASTE OF OMAHA”, a unique community celebration, showcasing Omaha’s great foods and live entertainment, to be held Friday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 5th, 2011. The “TASTE OF OMAHA” is a 3-day extravaganza and outdoor food festival open to the public and free to attend. “Feature Foods from many of Omaha’s top restaurants, good entertainment and family activities for the kids… and you have the recipe for the TASTE OF OMAHA,” says Mike Mancuso, Event Producer. “Omaha has a tremendous reputation for fantastic restaurants and food companies”. The “TASTE OF OMAHA”, now in it’s twelfth year, has become one of the biggest Annual Events for our city bringing together a dazzling selection of great foods and culinary delights, for people from throughout the Midwest area, to TASTE, relax and enjoy as a family activity. The 2011 “TASTE OF OMAHA” will again be located on Omaha’s riverfront parks showcasing outstanding Restaurants with exciting live entertainment daily with activities on two Riverfront Parks, the Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing. This year the Annual Event will add more entertainment for everyone’s taste on 5 stages throughout the Festival. All stage shows during the 3-day extravaganza are free to attend. The Taste of Omaha offers continuous Free Concerts all weekend long including Top National Entertainers combined with the best popular area bands and musicians will again be continuously performing throughout the Festival. Ethnic Performers & Music on Saturday will highlight Omaha’s rich heritage and ethnic diversity on Saturday from the sounds of Polka, Mexican and Irish musicians to colorful dance performers. A complete schedule of Free Concerts and Entertainment will be released shortly. The 2011Festival will include on the Rotella's Bakery and Verizon Stages the following Top Entertainers. As seen on abc’s “The Next Best Thing”, Omaha’s Own Sebastian Anzaldo, Jr. as Frank Sinatra & Sharon Owen as Barbara Streisand Friday Night 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM http://www.barbraandfrank.com/ Sebastian Anzaldo is fast becoming one of the top “Sinatra” interpreters in the country. In just a few short years, he has honed his act to perfecting the essence of the musical icon. With the voice, looks and mannerisms of ‘Ol Blue Eyes, Sebastian has wowed audiences from coast to coast. In 2007, national audiences voted for Sebastian week after week on the ABC hit Show “ The Next Best Thing” into the Show’s final where he was second to none other than Elvis. Sharon Owen was crowned the winner of the Fox TV show called “Performing As…” Her national success has created a whirl wind of Barbra fans waiting to see Sharon’s famous tribute. Originally hailing from Omaha, Sebastian grew up in a musical family (his father a sax player and later a talent agent, his mother a singer). He started playing drums and singing at age 11, and began his professional career working with bands in bars and frat parties soon after that. Sebastian’s passion for jazz led him to New York, compliments of The National Endowment For The Arts. Sharon Owen has turned to television where she was crowned the winner of the hit TV show on Fox called “Performing As…” Her national success has created a whirl wind of Barbra fans waiting to see Sharon’s famous tribute. Since her TV success, she has been seen on Access Hollywood, Extra, Entertainment Tonight and even paid a visit to the Family Feud. New Country Star Ash Bowers Friday, June 3 at 8:30 PM Rising country star Ash Bowers performs his hit singles “Stuck” and “Ain’t No Stopping Her Now,” which he co-wrote withKyle Jacobs (co-writer of the fastest-rising single in the history of country music with Garth Brooks’ “More Than a Memory”) and His new single, "I Still Believe In That". Since Ash was eight-years-old when he saw his future. The crystal ball was the family television set, and the vision came in the form of a movie his mother had rented - Great Balls of Fire, the film biography of Jerry Lee Lewis. He was growing up in a working-class family in Jackson, Tennessee, and he would need a lot more than dreams to make it to the country music capital 130 miles east on I-40. Determination came with his sometimes-tough upbringing. He played open mic nights until, at 20, he put together his first band. Just a year later, he was offered a Pacific tour through Armed Forces Entertainment that had listened to a three-song demo he and his band had cut in Jackson. Ash was encouraged to come to Nashville and soon after, was restricting his playing to weekends and spending his weeks commuting daily to Nashville. The kind of commitment it took to drive 260 miles a day, five days a week--it quickly paid off. Just a year and a half after he began commuting to Nashville, a CD of his material reached Broken Bow/Stoney Creek Records president Benny Brown, the result, a record and publishing deal. Ash Bowers has currently been writing for his album while working in the studio with legendary producer Buddy Cannon, known for his work with Kenny Chesney. Reba McIntire, George Jones and Willie Nelson, among many others, producing his forthcoming Stoney Creek Records debut album. Bowers' songwriting skills display his uncanny knack for turning working-class dreams and realities into stirring and highly relatable music. His new single, "I Still Believe In That," written by Bowers, Anthony Smith and Frank Myers, is an anthem for all things good. Overall, his upcoming album debut will provide a window into what makes Ash tick both as a musician and as a person. "Anybody listening to this record will get a good idea who Ash Bowers is and who I've been up to this point," he says, "and that's something I really wanted to do with this album. It's a real record." No Better Cause Friday, June 3 at7:30 PM & 9:00 PM No Better Cause is an award winning pop/soul/funk vocal band hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska.Through a combination of jaw-dropping performances and innovative studio musicianship, their music has put them on a national platform since their humble beginnings in 2002. With a unique assortment of both original songs and uniquely arranged covers, No Better Cause is guaranteed to deliver a show that people of all ages can appreciate and especially Fox's popular Glee fans will enjoy. Whether it be of a rock, pop, funk, soul, jazz or gospel influence... and it's all done using NOTHING but their voices Members of the Acapella Vocal Group include Nate Kellison - Vocals (Tenor), Lucas Kellison - Vocals (Tenor), Michael Evans - Vocals (Beatbox/Vocal Percussion), Bill Catlett - Vocals (Bass) and T.J. Saddler - Vocals (Tenor) Grammy Award Winner SKIP MARTIN Former Lead Singer of ...KOOL & THE GANG Saturday, June 4 at 8:30 PM http://www.skipmartinmusic.com/ Skip Martin’s high energy performance reflecting Skip’s musical history as a former lead singer with Kool & the Gang singing the # 1 Hits including “Celebration”, “Ladies Night”, “Jungle Boogie” and “Get Down On It” to name a few. The Band will also perform songs from Skip’s GRAMMY Award winning group the Dazz Band. The Dazz Band was a Gold selling act for Motown Records in the 80’s and the third Motown group to win a GRAMMY award following The Temptations and Gladys Knight & the Pips. Hits include ”Let It Whip”, “Joystick”, “Let It All Blow” as well as songs from KC & the Sunshine Band and the Gap Band. Positive and passionate about life, is the best way of describing Grammy Award winner Skip Martin – lead vocalist, trumpet player, songwriter, artist and producer… Originally from the Bay Area, California and now based in Las Vegas, Skip has a string of impressive professional achievements and performances to his name. To date Skip has entertained millions of people around the world as a former lead vocalist for Kool & the Gangand lead vocalist forthe Dazz Band,(which won them a Grammy Award for the song “Let It Whip”). Other achievements include Platinum & Gold Records recipient with the two major recording groups, a total of twenty-seven albums (seven with Kool & the Gang and fourteen with The Dazz Band), music publisher, producer of both pop, R&Band jazz albums to name a few. His tenor voice has a warm eclectic style developed through the years under the guise of maestro Stevie Wonder. Skip lists Miles Davis, Sammy Davis and Donny Hathaway as major influences on his musical development. Skip is also involved in two all star bands featuring the lead singers of top selling bands performing as one band- from the funk era in United with Funkwith ConFunkshun's Michael Cooper, BarKay's Larry Dodson, SOS Band's Mary Davis... and the classic rock era in Starship & Friends with Starship's Mickey Thomas, Survivor's Jimi Jamison, Toto's Bobby Kimball... Skip's new single "When", co-written with Tom Schuman (Sypro Gyra) is currently available at iTunes.com 7 Bridges Road A Tribute to the EAGLES Saturday, June 4 at 8:00 PM Experience is a stunningly accurate tribute to the music of the Eagles. Using no backing tracks or harmonizers, 7 Bridges faithfully re-creates the experience of an Eagles concert from the band’s most prolific period. Every show features one brilliant hit single after another with some mighty Don Henley and Joe Walsh surprises sprinkled into the mix. 7 Bridges Road offers the perfect blend of songs to capture all levels of Eagles devotees. 7 Bridges Road combines incredible musicianship, vocal precision and a stage presence that has garnered them nationwide acclaim. The Eagles is one of the greatest rock bands in America that have created unforgettable hits such as “Hotel California” as well as “Seven Bridges Road”, ”Love Will Keep Us Alive”, “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, “Best Of My Love”, and “Desperado”. With five number one singles, six Grammies, five American Music Awards, and six number one albums, the Eagles were one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s. The band features Farrell Webber, lead, backing vocals and guitar; Mark Crowell, lead, keyboards, backing vocals and guitar; Larry Smith, lead, backing vocals, guitar, pedal steel guitar; Rob Sherman, lead, backing vocals and bass; and John Tellman, lead, backing vocals and drums. Last Child Tribute to Aerosmith Sunday, June 5 at 6:00 PM Last Child is a tribute to the Heroes of rock with a long legacy of top 10 hits, Aerosmith music has been a cornerstone of rock and roll for decades. Lead singer Steven Tyler's unique vocal style is part of what makes this group stand out from the dozens of cookie-cutter rock groups. Aerosmith tribute bands bring back all your favorites. Just like having front row seats, you can sway and flick your Bic as the band you book rocks out to the best Aerosmith music including "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing," "Janie's Got A Gun," "Sweet Emotion," "Dream On" and so many more. Even Aerosmith's unusual collaboration with Run DMC on "Walk This Way" was a huge hit and can still get a party started. When you're ready to search for Aerosmith tribute bands, click the links below for a large selection to choose from. The Taste of Omaha Festival Between eating food bites and enjoying the music, you can watch cooking demonstrations, browse the festival displays, taste wines, or simply relax in the Miller Lite Beer Gardens overlooking the beautiful fountain and riverfront, all at one time and one place. There is also plenty of Family Entertainment in the Roberts Dairy Family Village, including amusement rides for the kids, balloons, face painting, and a great view of the Festival from the Big Ferris Wheel. Again this year, the KidZone Stage will offer continuous performances of comedy, magic, exotic animals and more entertainment for the children. The Festival will also Spotlight Great Omaha Chefs on the J. Skinner Baking Culinary Chef Stage featuring demonstrations by some of Omaha’s best chefs. The Festival boils down to one thing, and that’s the food. Restaurants of all varieties will pitch their tents at the “TASTE OF OMAHA” grounds for 3 days, cooking the specialty items that have made them some of the favorites in the Omaha area. All types of food will be served at the “Taste” - from Omaha’s pizza to juicy barbecued ribs. So put your taste buds on alert now because they will get a workout at the “TASTE OF OMAHA”. The Festival offers each person an opportunity to taste a wide selection of Omaha’s beloved restaurant dishes including Mexican, Italian, Greek, Oriental, Mediterranean, Polish as well as Continental and American cuisine. After tasting all of these delightful foods, you’ll probably want to top it all off with one of the fabulous desserts offered, from your favorite ice cream flavor to cheesecake, that is sure to make your day at the “Taste” complete. The Festival willalso be your chance toTaste unique ethnic specialtiesin the World Tour Pavilion with Flamenco and Ethnic Dancing as well as Music in the Pavilion throughout the Taste of Omaha Festival. The Pavilion will also feature wines and beers from around the world. The “TASTE OF OMAHA”, Omaha’s Showcase of Great Foods and Entertainment, will be open Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, from 11 AM to 11 PM as well as Sunday, June 5 from 11 AM to 8 PM. The Festival is Free to attend thanks to the Community Sponsors and Partners. See You at the Taste !
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