Mexican Dance Class at Tenaska Center by Sugar Skull Cast

 I went to the Tenaska Center the day before the Sugar Skull performance at the Orpheum Center and learned (sort of) one of their dances.  They performed the dance in the show and it had much more grace and virtuosity than I had at the dance practice.  In fact my major issue was whether or not my knee would hold up.  We learned the Viejito Baile--dance of the old people; nine fast steps and a jump, two slow four fast, two slow, four fast then I don't remember much more after that.  

Only five members total in the Sugar Skull cast. They all live in New York area now but two are from California, one from Texas and I guess the other two New York. 

Views of Tenaska Center

A performing green outside the Tenaska Center

George Nila Quartet Gene Leahy Mall First Friday

 George Nila plays the saxophone and the other members of the quartet were the Joey G. Trio who I have listened to before.  In fact the also played with a trombone player for a bone concert.  The quartet does well together.  

From here on are views of First Friday

Kenny Janak Orchestra at Gene Leahy Mall

 A little Polka Music was great for October.  I know this band is very busy this month.  They are playing at the zoo for Crocktoberfest, an after hours program with exhibits and drinking.  They were very fun.  The tuba and the accordion add much to the orchestra.  The have two trumets, two saxophones, drum, accordion and tuba.  Most of the band are family, Ken Janak, his wife, his sister, his brother-in-law etc.

Yes, I Voted

 I realized we weren't going be here for voting, so when we were shopping we wnt to the county building and voted.  I hav never voted early, but there is a first time for everything.

Creighton University Views

Lots and flowers and gardens at Crighton; and more are being put in. 

The Green

soccer stadium

Creighton Hall