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Headshot of Young Dramatist Feature Playwright Sofia La Fata Hornillos.

June 11th, 2025

Young Dramatists Uplifts Young Playwrights

Young Dramatist Featured Playwright, Sofia la Fata Hornillos, speaks about her experience as a Young Dramatist.

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May 7th, 2025

Shelly Mutum’s ‘Between Two Covers’ Book Review

Book lovers in Omaha have a new reason to tune in as Shelly Mutum, owner of The Next Chapter bookstore, returns to the airwaves with her segment Between Two Covers.

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Poster for “Between Two Covers” featuring the UNO Writers Workshop.

April 16th, 2025

Todd Robinson Highlights Omaha Authors in ‘Between Two Covers’

Todd Robinson, a UNO Writers’ Workshop professor, returns each month with a book review highlighting standout literature, often by Omaha-area authors, showcasing the city’s literary talent.

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April 2nd, 2025

“Between Two Covers” and The Bookworm Share Must-Read Books for Spring

As the days grow longer and the first signs of spring begin to bloom, it’s the perfect time to refresh your reading list. Between Two Covers, a beloved radio segment dedicated to book lovers, has teamed up with The Bookworm, Omaha’s cherished independent bookstore, to recommend the best books to dive into this season.

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Poster for “Between Two Covers” featuring the UNO Writers Workshop.

March 18th, 2025

‘BTC’ Omaha Poet Michael Catherwood’s Dare Explores Paradoxes in Powerful Collection

Michael Catherwood’s Dare, a poetry collection published in 2006 by Backwaters Press (now an imprint of the University of Nebraska), is a journey through contradictions. The book, reviewed by Dr. Todd Robinson of UNO’s Writer’s Workshop on Between Two Covers for KVNO’s Arts Today, is a study in contrasts, blending narrative and lyric, autobiography and portrait, formal and free verse.

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The Chancey Brothers band posing together for a promotional photo. Image property of Irish Heritage Month Omaha.

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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A stack of books with reading glasses on top, representing the “Between Two Covers” segment from The Next Chapter bookstore.

March 6th, 2025

Shelly Mutum’s ‘Between Two Covers’ Book Review

Omaha book lovers have another great reason to tune in! In the segment *Between Two Book Covers*, Shelly Mutum, owner of a beloved local bookstore, shares her expert book recommendations.

With a deep love for literature, Mutum explores a wide range of titles to bring you thoughtfully curated suggestions. Whether you’re an avid reader or simply looking for your next great read, her insights make discovering new books easy and exciting.

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Poster for “Between Two Covers” featuring the UNO Writers Workshop.

February 19th, 2025

Discover Your Next Great Read with the UNO Writers’ Workshop

Check out another book review from the UNO Writers’ Workshop. Each selection is carefully chosen to engage, inspire and connect with readers. Whether you’re looking for a captivating novel, a thought-provoking nonfiction book or a hidden literary gem, this segment can help you find your next great read. Stay tuned for more “Between Two Covers” recommendations.

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Anne Marie Kenny. Karel Steiner for the Prague book launch. Image providedd by Kenny.

February 18th, 2025

Anne Marie Kenny: A Song for Bohemia

With a dream and a passion for singing, author Anne Marie Kenny’s decision to move to France sparked the events she writes about in her memoir, A Song for Bohemia.

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