Papillion Area Community Theater: Hunchback of Notre Dame

 I had a fun night at the Sum Tur Amphitheater watching Hunchback of Notre Dame.  The acting and singing was all very good.  My only critcism is that it was a bit too loud at times.  Set pieces moved throughout the show in a coordinated way making it so there was no need for scene stops.  This is my first introduction to Papillion Area Community Theater, Papillion Area Community Choir, Papillion Area orchestra.  The choir was on stage beneath or on the balcony.  The on stage actors were good, including the ensemble.  Joey Westerdale did a very good job as Quasimodo.  He changed on stage adding a hunchback as he performed.  It was well done.  All the songs from the Disney movie were there.  

Murals of Geneseo

 I got to Geneseo after dark.  It was too late to find all the murals.  I understand there are five or six of them.  I did see a bust of President Lincoln, the history museum and one mural.

Elkhart Ice Cream Parlor: Vanilla Bean Creamery

 Vanilla Bean Creamery is on Main Street in Elkhart.  They have very good ice cream at a reasonable price; a scoop is 3.69 and two scoops $5.  I had a peanut butter cup (Elk Tracks) and lemon ice cream.  They do not have ices or sherbets.  The boys with me all had cookies and creams.  

Bellevue Restaurant Review: Raising Canes ©

 Canes is on Cornhusker, just a bit east of the 75.  It is a chain restaurant with about 1000 stores.  They do not franchise but all their stores are run by the corporation.  They specialize in chicken fingers and make their own sauce.  There sauce is advertised as tangy and peppery.  I thought it had too much vinegar? or something for my tasted.  The also make Texas toast, but I did not get any as didn't like it at Dairy Queen.  They also make cole slaw as a side but not my favorite either.  The redeeming factor with Canes is that their chicken fingers are very good.  They have a very nice crust and are very juicy.  They have crinklycut fries.  I like crinkly cut friens but they were under done.  

Wicked at the Orpheum, Omaha

 I love Wic ked.  Miranda got tickts and I went with four women, Charity and two granddaughters, and Miranda.  We parked in a garage and crossed the skywalk to the theater.  We had very good seats in the balcony.  We could see everything.  The highlight of the evening was the song For Good.  I love that song.  Several other songs are also very good, but that is my favorite.  We had a great night.