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If you missed our Fall Fund Drive, you can still support KVNO during UNO’s annual giving day.
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KVNO is proud to be the Media Sponsor for the Omaha Playhouse’s Production of Angels in America, Part One: Millenium Approaches!
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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 8th, 2024
Local Artist and Retired UNO Professor to Debut New Exhibition
Barbara Simcoe, Professor Emerita from the UNO School of the Arts, has dedicated her life to art, a passion that began long before her professional career. She was drawn to the canvas from a young age, nurtured by parents who encouraged her and her sister’s artistic ambitions. She recalls her childhood home as a “creative place” where artistic expression was always supported.
October 7th, 2024
Bluebarn Theatre Kicks Off 36th Season with ‘Dracula’
The Bluebarn Theatre, a fixture in Omaha for over 35 years, continues to stand out by offering productions that stray from the commercial mainstream. Each season, the theater presents fresh new works and timeless classics, providing audiences with intimate and unique experiences.
October 4th, 2024
Maestro Richardson Honors His Bond with the Omaha Community
When Ernest Richardson first arrived in Omaha as a conductor, he never expected to stay for long. In fact, he had no plans to plant roots in the city. Yet, here we are, more than thirty years later, with Richardson having become a beloved fixture of the Omaha Symphony. His tenure as principal pops conductor has not only transformed the symphony but also the community that welcomed him with open arms.
October 2nd, 2024
‘Between Two Covers’ Five Book Picks For Fall
In today’s *Between the Covers* segment, Carl Erickson from *The Bookworm* shares his top five must-read books for your fall reading list. As the weather cools and the leaves begin to turn, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a good book. Whether you’re sipping hot cider by the fire or enjoying the crisp air in your backyard, these selections promise to keep you entertained all season long. From gripping thrillers to heartwarming tales, Carl’s fall picks offer something for every type of reader.
October 1st, 2024
‘Resonance’ Brings Bernstein and Hagenberg a Unique Blend
Omaha’s premier vocal ensemble, Resonance, is set to captivate audiences again this week with a dynamic program that masterfully blends 20th- and 21st-century American music. Featuring two distinct and harmonically rich works, the concert promises a journey through modern choral artistry.
September 24th, 2024
Shelterbelt Theatre Finds Permanent Home After 5-Year Hiatus
For 25 years, just a few blocks from the popular Cali Tacos near California and 32nd Streets, Shelterbelt Theatre provided a stage for Omaha’s local artists and performers. That all changed when the theater lost its building in 2018, leaving the community without this essential space. Now, after years of searching, Shelterbelt Theatre is ready to make a triumphant return to a permanent home, marking a new chapter for Omaha’s vibrant theater scene.
September 23rd, 2024
OLLAS Celebrates Latin Artists
The Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has supported Nebraska’s growing Latino community since its establishment in 2003. Created to help integrate this vibrant demographic into the state’s political, economic, and social fabric, OLLAS has built a strong reputation for fostering understanding and engagement through education and outreach.
September 20th, 2024
‘Take Your Time’ An Exhibition Encouraging Us to Slow Down
For many, trains are more than just transportation—they’re a passion. These enthusiasts, known as “railfans,” spend hours tracking, spotting, and photographing locomotives, sharing tips and sightings in dedicated communities.
One such enthusiast is Terry Ratzlaff, a Lincoln-based artist and educator who has found endless inspiration in Nebraska’s vast rural landscape
Scherzo: A Blog from the Hosts of KVNO
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Thank You, Otis
…after 50 years in media, we can only be grateful that he spent 18 of those years at KVNO (the longest he had been anywhere!) helping us to become the premiere classical radio station that we are today.
September 15th, 2024
Doctor Piaget: or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Genetic Epistemology
We all remember closing our eyes tight at one point or another–scrunching them shut tight as we could, hoping against hope that mommy, daddy, our second-grade teacher, or some pesky district judge would be gone when we finally, reluctantly reopened them, right?
August 29th, 2024
Twelve Things You Didn’t Know About Otis (and then some)
Otis is a very big guy, but he drives a very small car.
August 18th, 2024
The Olympian Impact of A Bugler’s Dream
When The Olympic Theme blasted topside, the reaction of the sailors on both ships was electric: they cheered, high-fived and punched the air with their fists.