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Otis Twelve Days of Christmas
Every weekday morning during Morning Classics, December 9 through December 24, KVNO will be giving away great prizes from Omaha area businesses.
Enter to Win!Sounds of the Season
It’s December! And to celebrate this holiday season, KVNO is sprinkling in always beautiful, always uplifting holiday music throughout our daily programming.
Learn MoreIn Concert with The Omaha Symphony
This show returns for a new episode every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Coleen Cook hosts and Tianze Hua produces this stellar program.
Find Out MoreClassical 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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December 6th, 2024
Omaha Symphonic Chorus Continues Holiday Tradition with New Leadership
The Omaha Symphonic Chorus (OSC), founded in 1946 as the Apollo Club, has built a legacy of musical excellence over the decades. Now a non-profit organization, OSC showcases a diverse range of music, from classical masterpieces to global folk traditions, through three to five concerts each season. The member ensemble, selected annually by audition, adjusts its size to suit the unique needs of each performance.
December 4th, 2024
‘Between Two Covers’ Five Book Picks For The Holydays
In today’s *Between the Covers* segment, Carl Erickson, a literary expert from *The Bookworm*, highlights his top five must-read books to add to your holiday reading list. Whether you’re looking for heartwarming stories, thrilling adventures, or inspiring tales, his recommendations are sure to make your season even brighter.
December 3rd, 2024
Omaha Nonprofits Rally for Support During Giving Season
As the holiday season nears, many Omaha residents are preparing to give back, making this time of year crucial for local nonprofits seeking support. Share Omaha’s Giving Tuesday, part of the global movement following Thanksgiving, connects donors with organizations across the community, emphasizing the power of generosity.
December 2nd, 2024
Vesper Concerts to Host Historic First Christmas Event
For 36 seasons, Vesper Concerts has been a cornerstone of Omaha’s music scene, offering free chamber music performances that inspire and connect audiences and performers alike. With a mission to engage and educate, the series has grown in both audience size and artistic variety in recent years, according to Executive Director Kristy Troy.
November 26th, 2024
A Timeless Omaha Community Playhouse Tradition.
The Omaha Community Playhouse marks its 100th anniversary this year, a milestone celebrating its resilience, creativity, and enduring impact on the arts in the community. Over the past century, the Playhouse has become a cornerstone of Omaha’s cultural life, inspiring audiences and enriching the city with its performances.
November 22nd, 2024
Voices of Omaha Continues Free Holiday Tradition
Voices of Omaha has been a cornerstone of the city’s holiday celebrations, performing Handel’s *Messiah* as a free gift to the community since its debut on Dec. 14, 1969, at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Supported by member dues, fundraisers, and contributions from organizations such as the Nebraska Arts Council and Omaha Community Foundation, the annual performance remains accessible to all, continuing its legacy of sharing music without cost.
November 20th, 2024
Monthly Book Review By The Writer’s Workshop
Take a look at another great book review from the UNO Writers’ Workshop! Each one is carefully chosen with you in mind, so you’ll surely find something you’ll love.
November 15th, 2024
Gallery 1516 Combines Art and Music for November Events
Gallery 1516 invites the community to enjoy a unique blend of art and music this November with its popular “Bagels and Sometimes Bach” Sunday concert series and the 2024 Regional Photography Biennial Juried Exhibition.
Scherzo: A Blog from the Hosts of KVNO
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My Top Five M’s Pub Faves
Once I knew I had survived (and loved) eating snails, I got the courage as a young adult to try all kinds of food.
October 24th, 2024
The Joy of Drinking Coffee Outside in Autumn
Truth be told, however, unless snow is piled on the table and chairs, I’ve even been known to have my coffee outside in the dead of winter.
September 26th, 2024
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.