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Matthew Kalcevich, Parks & Recreation Director, poses for a professional photo.

May 13th, 2025

Parks Department Plays Key Role in City’s Growing Arts Scene

In Omaha, the Parks & Recreation Department, led by Director Matthew Kalcevich, is blending creativity and community by guiding the city’s public art efforts in parks.

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April 22nd, 2025

Do Good Days Inspires and Celebrates Volunteers in Omaha

SHARE Omaha’s Do Good Days, April 23-26, partners with 580+ non-profits, including arts groups like Omaha Jitterbugs, to encourage community volunteerism.

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April 18th, 2025

UNO’s CFAM Marks 20 Years With a Message That the Arts Matter

As UNO’s CFAM celebrates its 20th anniversary, its impact on the city’s cultural landscape grows stronger.

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Students, staff, and faculty from the College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media on a stage surrounding a big sign that says

April 15th, 2025

UNO’s CFAM Marks 20 Years of Art, Expression and Growth

Founded in 1908 as the Municipal University of Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha has grown into a key institution in Nebraska’s public higher education system.

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A vibrant poster promoting Art Battle Omaha, featuring live painting, bold brushstrokes, and cheering crowds.

April 11th, 2025

Art Battle Brings Live Art Competition to Omaha

The act of creating art is one that is often done alone, but for local artist Kaylee Purelight, creating art in front of a cheering crowd is both inspiring and thrilling. Art Battle returns to Omaha April 12.  

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Poster for the Omaha Czech-Slovak Cultural Festival featuring traditional folk designs, event details, and colorful national symbols.

April 8th, 2025

Omaha Festival Celebrates Czech and Slovak Heritage

The Omaha Czech-Slovak Cultural Club hosts its annual festival on Saturday, April 13, celebrating heritage with polka music, dancing, and authentic Czech meals.

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Irish Heritage Month in Omaha. Image property of The Irish Heritage Month.

March 10th, 2025

Irish Heritage Month in Omaha

The Irish music scene in Omaha is experiencing a resurgence, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Omaha Irish Cultural Center (OICC). For years, the OICC has focused on preserving and promoting Irish heritage and culture in the city. Now, it is expanding its reach to revitalize Irish music in the community.
To kick off Irish Heritage Month, the OICC hosted an Irish music event on March 1, bringing popular folk bands, including the Chancey Brothers, to Nebraska. The initiative aims to reintroduce traditional Irish sounds to local audiences.

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Christine Burright headshot next to the

February 20th, 2025

Pass the Popcorn: Football on Screen, All Year Long

Football season ended this month with either the thrill of victory or the sting of defeat, depending on who you cheer for. But fortunately, the spirit of football is available to watch all year long.

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Omaha Children's Museum. Image property of Omaha Children's Museum.

February 2nd, 2025

Omaha Children’s Museum Plans New Home on the Riverfront

The Omaha Children’s Museum is looking ahead to a new home along the Riverfront.

The museum has been a fixture on South 20th Street for decades, welcoming generations of metro-area children. Its iconic, colorful building was originally a car dealership, and the organization has long been planning to build a permanent home.

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