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Otis Twelve Announces Retirement

Help us honor an Omaha Legend! Leave Otis Twelve a thank you, a memory of listening to or meeting him, or well wishes for a fond future.

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Opera Outdoors

KVNO is proud to partner with Opera Omaha as they kick off their 24/25 season at Opera Outdoors!

Used Instrument Drive

Last weekend, the Omaha community came together to donate over 40 instruments to be repaired and distributed to Title I schools in the Omaha Metro.

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Classical 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.

December 2025 Classical Kid

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Local author Moonyani Wright smiling as she poses for a portrait.

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.

A “Between Two Covers” segment poster is displayed at The Bookworm bookstore, surrounded by bookshelves and reading displays.

December 3rd, 2025

Seasonal Reading Picks from The Bookworm’s Carl Erickson

Omaha book expert Carl Erickson from The Bookworm joins Arts Today with a fresh list of seasonal reads, offering thoughtful picks for cozy nights, holiday downtime, and the final stretch of the year.

Portrait of Jack Becker, executive director of the Joslyn Art Museum, posing in a blue suit with a happy expression.

December 2nd, 2025

Jack Becker Leads Joslyn Art Museum Into a New Era

The Joslyn Art Museum’s $100 million expansion marks a major new chapter for the Omaha landmark. Executive Director Jack Becker spoke with KVNO’s Michael Hilt about the transformation, and the unexpected path that brought him to lead the museum.

November 26th, 2025

Film Streams’ Simple Path to Better Movie Watching

Film analysis doesn’t have to be intimidating. Film Streams’ Paul Sanchez breaks down a simple, flexible approach, CONNECT, THINK, REFLECT, that helps viewers engage more deeply with any movie.

A promotional image for BLUEBARN Theatre’s holiday production, “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)”. The poster shows a festive design with the shows name and a penguin.

November 25th, 2025

Get in the Holiday Spirit with BLUEBARN Theatre

As the grinch steals Christmas, Santa delivers another toy and Scrooge learns the meaning of holiday cheer all on one stage; BLUEBARN Theatre presents their annual holiday production as part of its 37th season.

Three production photos from UNO Theatre’s Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring scenes from “Simon Zealotes,” “This Jesus Must Die,” and “The Last Supper.”

November 24th, 2025

UNO Theatre Rocks the Stage with Jesus Christ Superstar

UNO Theatre’s high-energy production of Jesus Christ Superstar showcases student talent through a rock-opera performance filled with powerful music, dynamic choreography, and fresh direction from new faculty member JM Christiansen.