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Fall Fund Drive

KVNO is supported by listeners like you! This is Otis Twelve’s final Fund Drive at KVNO, and we need your help to continue his legacy.

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Live Broadcast of the Omaha Symphony

Join KVNO’s Coleen Cook and Andrew Schilling for the live broadcast of the Omaha Symphony’s Tao Plays Rhapsody in Blue.

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Otis Twelve Retirement

Help us celebrate an Omaha legend! Leave him a thank you, a memory of listening to or meeting him, or well wishes for a fond future.

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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.

August 2024 Classical Kid

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September 11th, 2024

‘Benson Theatre’ Exclusive Show in the Works

This summer, one of the standout events was a burlesque showcase that drew significant attention. Maddie Radcliff, now Interim Co-Executive Director, highlighted how this event gave people a chance to explore a lesser-known part of North Omaha’s cultural history—the vibrant burlesque scene that once thrived there.

August 28th, 2024

Top Five Upcoming Events in Omaha by Daisy Hutzell-Rodman

Daisy Hutzel-Rodman from Omaha Magazine shares her “Best of Omaha” picks with five top events and recommendations for the coming weeks. From bands and festivals to concerts, there’s something for everyone.

August 27th, 2024

BLUEBARN Theatre Wants to Immerse and Inspire

The BLUEBARN Theatre’s history began in the late 1980’s with graduates from the Professional Theatre Training Conservatory at the State University of New York at Purchase.

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August 23rd, 2024

PACE: An Afternoon of Fun for a Great Cause

Tonight’s visit to PACE Interactive is more than just an evening of entertainment—it’s a chance to support educational programs and help energize the community.

August 21st, 2024

“BTC” 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.

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August 19th, 2024

Popcorn Production Puts a Fun Twist on Theater

Popcorn Production brings a unique twist to theater by encouraging audiences to bring popcorn. Samantha Desh, an actress with the Popcorn Production Melodrama Company, has been part of this distinct theater experience since the company started in 1993.

August 16th, 2024

BFF’s Pet-Fest Brings Music and Community to Benson

This weekend, a small gravel parking lot on 62nd Street, just north of Maple in Benson, will transform into the lively hub of “Pet-Fest.” Now in its seventh year, Pet-Fest is a cornerstone of BFF Omaha’s concert series, showcasing a diverse lineup of over 20 bands.

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August 14th, 2024

‘Gallery 1516’ New Collaborations and Exhibitions

Recently, Gallery 1516 teamed up with the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival to host one of their concert series. The event, featuring original works by contemporary composers, was a hit. Deputy Director Sara Bihlmaier is enthusiastic about this new partnership, highlighting the gallery’s ongoing commitment to bringing diverse and dynamic programming to the community.

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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