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Classical Kid Showcase
Celebrate our 2025 KVNO Classical Kids at the Classical Kid Showcase January 17th at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. The event is free and open to the public, so please join us and let’s celebrate our Classical Kids!
Classical Kid ShowcaseThe Piano Lesson
KVNO is so proud to the be the radio sponsor of the Omaha Community Playhouse’s production of The Piano Lesson. The show will run from January 16th- February 18th.
Get Your Tickets HereSounds of the Season
This holiday season, KVNO fills the air with the spirit of the season! Sounds of the Season features continuous classical music and holiday favorites. Experience the beauty, peace, and joy of the season.
Check Out Season HighlightsClassical 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.
Arts Today
January 14th, 2026
A Conflict Carved in Wood: Omaha Community Playhouse Opens The Piano Lesson
August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson at the Omaha Community Playhouse explores family conflict, legacy, and the lasting impact of history through a powerful story centered on a treasured heirloom.
January 13th, 2026
OCMS Heritage Series, Schumann in Love
Pianist Anne Madison and soprano Karina Brazas open the Omaha Chamber Music Society’s Heritage Series with Robert Schumann’s deeply personal songs, written in the year he married Clara Wieck, offering an intimate glimpse into the heart of the Romantic era.
January 9th, 2026
The Cathedral Flower Festival Brings Spring to Omaha’s Winter
Each winter, the Cathedral Flower Festival transforms Omaha’s cathedral into a living gallery of flowers, music, and art, bringing spring into the heart of winter.
January 8th, 2026
Pass the Popcorn, Two Powerhouse Films at Film Streams
Two powerful new films are coming to Film Streams, and Pass the Popcorn takes a closer look.
January 7th, 2026
Between Two Covers, Book Club Picks from The Next Chapter
Shelly Mutom from The Next Chapter shares book recommendations that are popular with book clubs and reading groups right now.
January 6th, 2026
Explore Creativity at KANEKO Gallery
With the new year in full swing, the thrill of possibility brings with it an air of excitement to Omaha. For the flourishing local arts community, a new wave of creativity has just begun. KANEKO Gallery is gearing up for another year of exhibitions and events.
Scherzo: A Blog from the Hosts of KVNO
See More Blog PostsDecember 18th, 2025
Sherry’s Scones
Any imperfect scones are quietly removed from circulation and eaten by me or my family—quality control is important.
December 7th, 2025
Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration: behind the scenes
Excitement mingles with anxious anticipation, the way a child feels when she senses the season’s first snow.
November 17th, 2025
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.