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Future of Classical
KVNO’s General Manager, Sherry Brownrigg, updates you on the potential loss of federal funding and how you can help.
Read Her Blog PostFiscal Year End
Keeping classical music on KVNO Radio is a team effort. If you’re on deck, we invite you to step up to the plate and make a gift in any amount today.
Support KVNOUsed Instrument Drive
Mark your calendars and check your attics for any instruments collecting dust. The annual KVNO Good Vibrations Used Instrument Drive will be Saturday, August 9th from 9 a.m. to noon at the UNO Clocktower.
Learn MoreClassical 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.
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July 2nd, 2025
Between Two Covers: Book Clubs for Every Chapter of Life
Shelly Mutum of The Next Chapter shares what her bookstore’s book clubs are reading—from spicy romances to eco-thrillers.
July 1st, 2025
Basement Jazz Company Hits All the Right Notes in Omaha
How this local jazz combo has brought together a group of college friends through their love of music.
June 30th, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day with the Omaha Symphony at The RiverFront
Maestro Ernest Richardson, resident and principal pops conductor, describes the event as “a festival honoring the nation.” The performance will conclude in classic Fourth of July fashion; with a grand finale fireworks display.
June 27th, 2025
Omaha Chamber Music Society Kicks Off Summer Concert Series Finale
The Omaha Chamber Music Society will be wrapping up their 2025 Summer Concert Series on June 29. The final concert of this year’s series celebrates the life and work of American novelist Willa Cather.
June 26th, 2025
Pass the Popcorn: Becoming Led Zeppelin
Christine Burright explores Becoming Led Zeppelin, a documentary that dives deep into the band’s musical roots, creative evolution, and the raw power behind their iconic sound.
June 25th, 2025
Leading with Purpose: Allison Swenson’s Opera Vision
Allison Swenson, General Director of Opera Omaha, shares her journey into arts leadership and her vision for making opera more inclusive and community-focused.
June 25th, 2025
Bringing Bikini Bottom to the RiverFront: SMTA Making Waves With SpongeBob The Musical
A deeper dive into the Summer Musical Theatre Academy’s upcoming performances of SpongeBob The Musical
June 25th, 2025
Gallery 1516 to Host Nebraska Biennial This Fall
For the past 10 years, Gallery 1516 has served as a cornerstone of Omaha’s cultural scene, providing a venue for Nebraska and regional artists to exhibit their work and engage with the community.
Scherzo: A Blog from the Hosts of KVNO
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June 4th, 2025
KVNO’s Future is as Risk — Here’s How to Help
Losing this funding would force KVNO to either raise that money from listeners or make painful cuts to programming and support of the arts community.
June 4th, 2025
The Dog Days of Sir Edward Elgar
It must have been hard for Sir Edward Elgar to give up his beloved Marco, even for a wonderful woman, but we should be glad he did.
