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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.

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Actors perform a lively beachside scene from Escape to Margaritaville, dressed in tropical outfits with colorful lights and palm tree backdrops.

May 2nd, 2025

Transporting Audiences to Paradise: Omaha Playhouse Presents Escape to Margaritaville

The Omaha Community Playhouse’s *Escape to Margaritaville* blends tropical vibes and classic Jimmy Buffett hits in a feel-good musical about love, change, and finding your own paradise.

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Students, faculty, and staff from the College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media gathered onstage around a large “CFAM20” sign.

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 lively crowd watches a singer at Omaha Broadway Bar, with a piano player in the background under warm stage lighting.

April 14th, 2025

Omaha Broadway Bar Brings New Musical Theater Experience

Omaha Broadway Bar launched in September 2024 and quickly became a local favorite. What started as a monthly show now happens nearly every week.

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Poster for the Omaha Community Playhouse Season 101 featuring portraits of the artistic directors.

March 20th, 2025

Omaha Community Playhouse Unveils 101st Season Lineup

The Omaha Community Playhouse has announced its highly anticipated 2025-26 season, marking the first in its second century of theatrical excellence. Dubbed “Season 101,” the lineup blends nostalgia, beloved classics, and milestone celebrations, reaffirming OCP’s legacy as a cornerstone of Omaha’s arts community.

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March 3rd, 2025

Omaha Community Playhouse Examines Alzheimer’s Through the Lens of Dot

The Omaha Community Playhouse’s (OCP) production of Dot is a story about a family learning to deal with the development of Alzheimer’s in the family matriarch, Dotty. Dotty is played […]

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Roy Rallo. Opera Omaha. The Rake's Progress. Image property of Opera Omaha

February 7th, 2025

Opera Omaha Revives The Rake’s Progress With Iconic Hockney Design

Opera Omaha presents The Rake’s Progress this weekend, celebrating 50 years of David Hockney’s renowned set designs. The 1951 opera by Igor Stravinsky, performed in English, follows the rise and fall of Tom Rakewell, a man lured by wealth and excess.

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Academy Award–winning director Alexander Payne poses while holding an award.

January 24th, 2025

Alexander Payne Collaborates with Omaha Symphony to Celebrate Film Music

Do you remember the last movie you watched? Can you recall the music from it? You might not think of it right away, but that soundtrack likely guided your emotions—building suspense when someone was lying or heightening fear when something terrible loomed.

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Daisy Hutzell-Rodman poses smiling in front of a graphic for the “Top Five Events” segment.

January 22nd, 2025

Top Five Upcoming Events: Daisy Hutzell-Rodman’s Recommendations

Here are five top recommendations from Daisy Hutzell-Rodman of *Omaha Magazine* to keep you entertained and inspired in the coming weeks. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly outings, artistic showcases, or ways to dive into Omaha’s vibrant culture, Daisy’s picks have something for everyone. From live music and theater to hidden gems you may not have discovered yet, these recommendations are your guide to making the most of the season.

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