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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.
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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.
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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.
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November 17th, 2025
Celebrate Artistic Talent at the BFA Thesis and BASA Senior Exhibition
The University of Nebraska at Omaha will be hosting an exhibition featuring the works of graduating students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, or BFA, and Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts, or BASA, programs beginning November 17.
November 14th, 2025
The Power of Small Acts, Ahead of Giving Tuesday
As Giving Tuesday approaches, Share Omaha is launching its early giving campaign, even the smallest acts of generosity can spark lasting change across the metro’s arts and nonprofit community.
November 13th, 2025
Pass the Popcorn: Finding Magic in Amélie
Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s whimsical classic Amélie, returning to the big screen as part of Film Streams’ Dundee Hundee centennial series.
November 12th, 2025
Music of Bel Canto Duo at Gallery 1516
Gallery 1516 presents the Bel Canto Duo to feature in their upcoming Bagels and Sometimes Bach concert series November 16.
November 11th, 2025
Bellevue Little Theatre Closes Off the Year with Miracle on 34th Street
Bellevue Little Theatre’s Miracle on 34th Street brings festive spirit to the stage with a large cast, elaborate costumes, and timeless holiday charm.
November 10th, 2025
The Legacy of Omaha Mayor Subby Anzaldo Lives On in Sicily
A new amphitheater in Carlentini, Sicily, will bear the name of former Omaha Mayor Sebastian “Subby” Anzaldo, the son of Sicilian immigrants whose journey from South Omaha to city hall embodied the American dream.
November 7th, 2025
Omaha Symphony’s Choral Collaborative Brings Together Hundreds of High School Voices
The Omaha Symphony’s Choral Collaborative brings together over 300 high school singers from six area schools to perform Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass and Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare.
November 6th, 2025
Pass the Popcorn: Is It Ever Okay to Steal? For Artists, It Might Be Essential
Is it ever okay to steal? It is if you’re an artist. Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, arriving on Netflix November 14, reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless and celebrates the art of creative theft proving that great artists don’t just imitate, they reinvent.
Scherzo: A Blog from the Hosts of KVNO
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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.
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.