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Fourth of July
Join us next week for a classical celebration! Throughout the week, we’ll spotlight American composers and patriotic performances. Check out the playlist featuring some of our hosts’ favorite American classics, perfect for adding a musical touch to your holiday plans.
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You didn’t miss Mozart; we’re not done with Debussy; you can still select Schumann with your gift of $10-a-month today! KVNO’s special composer mugs are still available, but only for a limited time.
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Curious about classical? Submit your questions to Maestro Ernest Richardson and he may answer them during a future episode of Symphonic Connections.
Submit Your QuestionsClassical 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
June 29th, 2026
Bemis Center Exhibit MOTHER TIME Examines Motherhood Through Photography
The Bemis Center’s MOTHER TIME exhibition uses photography by Rose Marie Cromwell and Rachel Cox to explore the realities of motherhood.
June 26th, 2026
Omaha Chamber Music Society closes summer series with Baroque Latin America program
Baroque music didn’t just happen in Europe. This Sunday, the Omaha Chamber Music Society closes its summer series with Rhythms, Reverence & Revelry from Baroque Latin America — featuring 17th-century composers from Bolivia, Peru, Mexico, and Colombia.
June 25th, 2026
Pass the Popcorn: A Documentary That Sparked a Poetry Movement
A documentary that inspired Nebraska’s largest youth poetry initiative returns to Omaha this month. Louder Than a Bomb explores how spoken-word poetry empowers young people to find their voices and build community.
June 24th, 2026
Generational Friendship: Shelterbelt Theatre Premieres The Net Will Appear
The Net Will Appear, now showing at Shelterbelt Theatre through June 28, explores an unlikely friendship between a 75-year-old man and a nine-year-old girl as they help each other navigate family challenges.
June 23rd, 2026
Elkhorn Community Theatre Presents Legally Blonde
Elkhorn Community Theatre’s summer production of Legally Blonde brings the inspiring story of Elle Woods to the stage celebrating themes of self-discovery and empowerment.
June 22nd, 2026
Council Bluffs to Host Free Hollywood Bowl Watch Party
A free outdoor watch party at Tom Hanafan Park in Council Bluffs will stream the Tabernacle Choir’s Hollywood Bowl concert live on Friday, June 26, complete with food trucks, family activities, and a service programed for that party.
Scherzo: A Blog from the Hosts of KVNO
See More Blog PostsJune 20th, 2026
A Father’s Heart: How Music Connected Me to My Daughters
There is a sound in my house that I never get tired of hearing. It is the sound of my daughter Luna Sofia playing piano, or my daughter Valentina practicing […]
May 10th, 2026
The Music of Motherhood
My life looks different than I had envisioned, but it’s perfect the way it is.
April 15th, 2026
Antonin Dvorak: A Composer’s Unlikely Pet Passion
Czech composer Antonin Dvořák’s affection centered completely on pigeons. Not just one pigeon, but dozens. For Antonin Dvořák, one could never have too many pigeons.
April 6th, 2026
A Cheerful Reminder About an Uncomfortable Topic
Not long ago, we had a KVNO staff retreat where each of us brought a personal item and shared why it matters. The stories were insightful and funny and moving […]