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Sounds of the Season
This holiday season, KVNO fills the air with the spirit of the season! Sounds of the Season begins Thanksgiving Day featuring continuous classical music and holiday favorites. Experience the beauty, peace, and joy of the season.
Check Out Season HighlightsClassical Kid
Do you have a young musician at home who shines on stage or in lessons? They could be the next KVNO Classical Kid! Nominations are open through December 7th.
Nominate a Classical KidDonate Devices
Got an old smartphone, laptop, tablet, or smartwatch collecting dust? Now it can help keep classical music alive in Omaha! KVNO has partnered with Phobio for Good to turn your used or broken devices into direct financial support.
Donate Your Used TechClassical Kids
KVNO has been honoring students who play, sing or compose for over twenty years. Each monthly Classical Kid receives a $300 scholarship from the Soener Foundation.
Arts Today
December 11th, 2025
A Neighborhood Cinema’s Century
Film Streams is celebrating the Dundee Theater’s 100th birthday with special screenings, including Greta Gerwig’s Little Women on December 19 and the holiday classic Desk Set later in the month.
December 10th, 2025
Clover24 Begins Phase Two Plans
The art scene in Omaha is both vibrant and flourishing with talent and ingenuity. As artists new and old continue to share their work with the public, creative spaces have remained a vital part of the community. Clover24 is one such space for artists, entrepreneurs and visitors alike.
December 9th, 2025
The Omaha Community Playhouse’s 50th Annual Production of A Christmas Carol
How the Omaha Community Playhouse’s 50th Annual Production of A Christmas Carol has created a community that has spanned decades.
December 8th, 2025
Laura Petry’s Christmas Vision
After thinking she had stepped away from conducting for good, Laura Petry has returned with new inspiration. This December she brings together singers and musicians from across Nebraska for a Christmas celebration.
December 5th, 2025
Moonyani Wright Creates New Worlds Where Music Becomes Magic
Omaha author Moonyani Wright is reshaping sci-fi fantasy with The Music Man, a trilogy where music opens portals to magical worlds and African American characters lead the adventure.
December 4th, 2025
When Happiness Becomes the Apocalypse: A Look at Pluribus
A new Apple TV series asks an unexpected question: what if too much happiness could end the world? Christine Burright explores Pluribus and its deeper themes on this week’s Pass the Popcorn.
Scherzo: A Blog from the Hosts of KVNO
See More Blog PostsDecember 7th, 2025
Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration: behind the scenes
Excitement mingles with anxious anticipation, the way a child feels when she senses the season’s first snow.
November 17th, 2025
The Five Notes that Connect the World
While classical music is largely based on a seven-note scale, it’s really a pentatonic scale dressed up with two extra notes.
October 22nd, 2025
Emily Adds New Tunes
One of my favorite roles as KVNO’s Music Director is that I get to listen to these new albums and add great new music to KVNO’s music library.
October 6th, 2025
Looking Ahead with Gratitude and Determination
What defines us is you—our listeners, our supporters, and our community.