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Creative Omaha
We are excited to debut our original video series, Creative Omaha. We will be showcasing the people and places in the arts community that make Omaha extraordinary.
Watch the First EpisodeAngels in America
KVNO is proud to be the Media Sponsor for the Omaha Community Playhouse’s production of Angels in America, Part 2: Perestroika! The show runs from October 10-November 9th.
Get Your Tickets HereDish Omaha
Sadly, last week marked the final episode of Dish Omaha on KVNO. The loss of federal funding has meant making some difficult choices, and this beloved program is one of them. Diane, thank you for everything you’ve brought to the table.
Listen to Past EpisodesClassical 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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October 20th, 2025
Angels In America Cast Reprises Roles For The Final Part To Their Story
Angels in America Part 2: Perestroika returns cast of a powerful story about identity, love, and survival during the 1980s AIDS crisis.
October 17th, 2025
Prepare to be Scared with Scary Movie Music
With a chill in the air and the sound of fear, the season of spooks is back. The Omaha Symphony may just be the cause of your next frightful scream or joyful laugh with their upcoming Halloween party, Scary Movie Music, on October 17 and 18 at the Holland Center.
October 15th, 2025
Between Two Covers: Jonathan Lethem’s Stories Bend Genre and Truth
Jonathan Lethem’s latest collection, A Different Kind of Tension, shows a master storyteller at play—blending genres, stretching language, and reminding us that truth often hides in the most unexpected sentences.
October 14th, 2025
Silent Sky: How One Astronomer Changed Science
UNO Theatre’s production of Silent Sky brings the story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt to life in a uniquely immersive performance set inside the Mallory Kountze Planetarium, blending science, storytelling, and starlight.
October 10th, 2025
Celebrating Omaha’s Creative Spirit at the Kaneko Soirée
The 2025 Kaneko Soirée is a community-focused celebration of art, music, and culinary creativity, showcasing local and national talent while supporting the Kaneko’s mission to inspire imagination.
October 9th, 2025
’70s Nostalgia Films for ‘Pass The Popcorn’
UNO graduate Christine Burright recommends streaming options for viewers drawn to 70s culture. All three films launched careers and became cult classics.
October 8th, 2025
Experience a Night to Remember with Art Factory: After Dark
A cornerstone of Omaha’s art scene, Hot Shops Art Center is gearing up for their annual Fall Fundraiser, titled Art Factory: After Dark. This year’s fundraiser features live art, interactive rooms and music.
October 7th, 2025
What the Constitution Means To Me: BlueBarn’s Powerful Season Opener
BlueBarn Theatre opens its 37th season with What the Constitution Means to Me, a show that examines how the U.S. Constitution shapes individual lives.
Scherzo: A Blog from the Hosts of KVNO
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Looking Ahead with Gratitude and Determination
What defines us is you—our listeners, our supporters, and our community.
September 24th, 2025
Becky’s stained-glass childhood
A sketch of ideas assembled into cut glass held together with curving lead became a glorious partnership with light–reflected inward during the day, and outward when lit from within at night.
September 11th, 2025
Celebrating Omaha Restaurants
What better time than Omaha Restaurant Week to ask some of our hosts about their favorite current restaurants–or restaurant memories–in town? When it comes to her favorite place to eat […]
August 25th, 2025
KVNO Turns 53!
“KVNO’s music expresses some of our deepest, most complicated thoughts and feelings that are often impossible to put into words—Ben Rasmussen