Arts Today
May 8th, 2025
‘PTP:’ Film Streams and Common Senses Festival Explore Inclusion with “Sensorium Ex”
Film Streams and the Common Senses Festival have partnered this year to present a series of films exploring sensory experience, inclusion, and accessibility in the arts.
April 25th, 2025
Benson Film Festival Rolls Out the Red Carpet
One of Omaha’s most vibrant neighborhoods is shining a spotlight on local and independent cinema as the Benson Film Festival returns this weekend, welcoming filmmakers and film lovers alike.
April 17th, 2025
‘PTP’ Spotlights Benson Film Festival
While streaming offers comfort at home, there’s something equally satisfying about sharing a theater experience with others.
April 7th, 2025
American Midwest Ballet Ends 15th Season in Wonderland
An imaginative fantasy will conclude American Midwest Ballet’s 15th anniversary season, as choreographer Kennet Oberly’s Alice in Wonderland returns to the company’s repertory this month.
March 26th, 2025
From Musicals to Masterpieces: Omaha’s Top-Five Events This Spring
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman of Omaha Magazine and Content Studios Omaha shares five standout events happening in the metro area from March 26 onward, promising a mix of nostalgia, spectacle and thought-provoking performances.
March 25th, 2025
Omaha Community Playhouse Premieres The Old Man and The Old Moon
The Omaha Community Playhouse is bringing a fresh take on storytelling to local audiences with the first regional premiere of The Old Man and The Old Moon in Nebraska. Originally created by PigPen Theatre Co. in 2015, this folk musical blends live music, puppetry, and inventive stagecraft to ignite the imagination.
March 13th, 2025
Pass the Popcorn: The Enduring Romance of Music in Film
Music has long been the invisible thread weaving together the emotions of love stories, from classic cinema to real-life romances. As Film Streams prepares to host a special screening of Fritz Lang’s Metropolis with live musical accompaniment, it’s a reminder of the integral role sound has played in storytelling—even before the advent of talkies.
March 7th, 2025
Omaha Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years
As Hollywood’s award season winds down, film lovers in Omaha are gearing up for another major event—the Omaha Film Festival. Now in its 20th year, the festival kicks off March 11 and continues through March 16 at Aksarben Cinema, offering a diverse lineup of independent, local, and international films.
February 27th, 2025
“Pass The Popcorn’ Dundee Theater Celebrates 100 Years
Moviegoers in Omaha will have the chance to step back in time and experience a century of cinema as the historic Dundee Theater marks its 100th anniversary.
The theater, which first opened its doors in 1925, has undergone multiple renovations and changed ownership over the years. But one thing has remained constant—its commitment to celebrating film and bringing the community together.