Arts News Archive

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield Directed by Cain Ingram Free Admission Weber Fine Arts Room 006 February 13-14 | 7:30pm February 15 | 2:00pm

February 13th, 2026

Student Production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged Leaves Audiences Thrilled

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged is a fully student-run production at UNO reimagines Shakespeare’s greatest works in this comedy.

February 12th, 2026

Pass the Popcorn Explores Blue Moon and the Life of Lorenz Hart

This week on Pass the Popcorn, Christine Burright explores Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, a moving portrait of songwriter Lorenz Hart that brings music history to life through intimate storytelling.

Poster for Kaneko’s “The Art of Love, Creative Pairings” Valentine’s Day event featuring the shadows of two people forming a heart shape.

February 11th, 2026

Kaneko Celebrates Creativity and Connection with Valentine’s Event

Kaneko’s Valentine’s event, The Art of Love, brings together art, wine, chocolate, and live music, offering visitors a creative and welcoming way to celebrate the season in Omaha’s Old Market.

A promotional poster for Great Plains Theatre Commons’ newest production, “Ways to Win the Woods”. A toy house sits atop a pile of colorful hard candy with bold text displaying the title of the play.

February 10th, 2026

Ways to Win the Woods is Not the Fairytale You Remember

Great Plains Theatre Commons explores the power of community and the experience of homelessness in its new production, Ways to Win the Woods, inspired by Hansel and Gretel. The show premieres on the 13th at the Hoff Center for Performing Arts at 7 p.m.

Promotional poster for BlueBarn Theatre’s production of The Heart Sellers featuring two birds sitting on a fork against a red dotted background.

February 6th, 2026

BlueBarn Theatre Explores Identity and Belonging in The Heart Sellers

The Heart Sellers explores immigrant identity and belonging in 1970s America at BlueBarn Theatre.

February 5th, 2026

Pass the Popcorn: Film Streams and Oscar Season Picks

This week on Pass the Popcorn, Arts Today spotlights Film Streams’ Oscar-season screenings and standout small-screen picks, including two powerful documentaries.

A “Between Two Covers” segment poster is displayed at The Bookworm bookstore, surrounded by bookshelves and reading displays.

February 4th, 2026

Finding Warmth in Winter Reads at The Bookworm

Looking for the perfect book to get you through February? Our latest Between Two Covers visit to The Bookworm offers cozy reading recommendations for winter days.

February 3rd, 2026

Opera Omaha 2026–2027 Season

Opera Omaha’s 2026–2027 season brings together free outdoor performances, beloved classics like La Bohème, a brand-new family opera, and a rarely heard Handel masterpiece, offering something for every listener and every stage of life.

Portrait of Meghann Henry, Executive Director of the Omaha Conservatory of Music, smiling and seated in a bright music studio. Image provided by Meghann Henry.

February 2nd, 2026

Meghann Henry on the Power of the Arts

For Meghann Henry music education is not just about notes or technique. It is about mentorship growth and helping people realize what they are capable of through the arts.