Arts News
July 25th, 2023
Omaha Conservatory of Music Makes Learning Music Attainable
The Omaha Conservatory of Music believes that passion for learning, combined with a dedication to excellence, creates a lifelong source of inspiration for students and families.
July 17th, 2023
The “Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival’ in Omaha Now
At the Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival, the music ranges from Classical to folk, to jazz, and to Indie electronic. The opening concert in Omaha on August 4 at the Gene Leahy Mall is called “Middle of Everywhere.”
July 12th, 2023
O-PA’s High School Theater Academy
Omaha Performing Arts launched the High School Theater Academy in 2013 with just 22 schools in the Omaha area and now supports more than 85 schools and 9,000 students each year.
June 23rd, 2023
‘OCM’ Adult String Players of Any Level
The Omaha Conservatory of Music celebrates grownups string students of all levels with an “Adult Musician’s retreat.”
June 20th, 2023
RiverFront Announces Park Opening Dates
Founded in 2018, The RiverFront combines three parks in the heart of downtown Omaha into one identity. After undergoing renovations, the three parks now connect, serving as a gathering space between the historic Old Market and vibrant north downtown Omaha.
June 14th, 2023
‘The Steel House’ Attracts Followers From Far Away
Last month, Mayor Jean Stothert along with other important figures in the community and many more, gathered for the grand opening of the Steel House. On the day of the […]
June 12th, 2023
‘Omaha Symphonic Chorus’ Fundraiser
The Omaha Symphonic Chorus has been around since 1946. It was founded as the Apollo Club by the UNO Dean of the School of Music of that time and about 50 years ago it changed name. Omaha Symphonic Choir Fundraiser Gala on July 15, 2023 at The Sons of Italy Hall.
June 5th, 2023
‘Three Women of Music’ From Nebraska to Chihuahua
Tres Mujeres de Musica or Three Women of Music, is an educational and cultural connection between the Midwest and three different places in Mexico. The Ideas came about one day while Valle-Lucero and Unger were practicing in her living room.
May 31st, 2023
The ‘Kobzar’s Prayer’ For a Country in Crisis
Yuriy Fedynsky is a Ukrainian-American composer. He grew up in Indiana, and his mother and grandparents came from Ukraine. When he was 16, Fedynsky made it to “The Music Camp Kobzarska Sich” in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, and became highly interested in the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus.