Hello all Prairieites!

So this weekend, a lot going on! Tonight in Benson is the 2008 Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards Summer Jam.

The musicians will play for 30 minutes on Friday, July 18 at six venues in Benson: The Waiting Room, Mick’s Music and Bar, Barley Street Tavern, PS Collective, Burke’s and The Foundry.

Wristbands can be purchased for $10 at The Foundry, 6051 Maple St., which will allow access to all six venues that night.

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Also in Benson, check out PULP Gallery for a reception w/ work by Bil Hoover and music by Tim McEvoy.

If you’re heading downtown, Nomad Lounge has authors Kevin Simonson & Beef Torrey, of the recently published Conversations with Hunter S. Thompson for a book signing and Q&A. Join us at 5:30 for a special screening of the documentaries “Breakfast with Hunter” and “Buy the Ticket Take the Ride” followed by some Q&A and a Hunter-inspired good time at 8:00.

And on Saturday, don’t forget the MUNNY Party @ Bemis Underground