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December 5th, 2023

Omaha Students Showcase Their Senior Art Show

Alyssa Schmitt is currently a BFA student in the program. After taking time off from creating art due to lack of space at home, Schmitt found a solution that created the inspiration for the immersive experience that is their show.

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Opera Omaha,

December 4th, 2023

Opera Omaha, ‘El Niño, Nativity Reconsidered’

Opera Omaha brings an additional production for this season, presenting “El Nino, Nativity Reconsidered.” This artistic tribute celebrates Latin American poets and the empowering “Voices of Women.”

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Christmas At The Cathedral. Image of Symphonic Choirs

December 1st, 2023

Christmas At The Cathedral 2023

Barron Breland, a distinguished figure rooted in Southern heritage, currently holds the esteemed position of Dean of the Graduate School at Creighton University. However, his journey is intricately intertwined with […]

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November 20th, 2023

A Christmas Carol Takes the Stage at Omaha Community Playhouse

This year marks the 48th production of A Christmas Carol at OCP, with the very first production being showcased in the 70s.

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November 13th, 2023

UNO Theatre Showcases Fall Musical

The cast and crew have been hard at work preparing this musical, with rehearsals starting a couple months ago, shortly after the fall semester began.

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An intimate evening with Bill and Karrin

October 30th, 2023

Bill and Karrin, an Intimate Evening in Omaha

Bill McGlaughlin, a well-known figure to many KVNO radio listeners as the host of the program “Exploring Music,” is coming to Omaha with her partner in life, Omaha native and jazz singer Karrin Allyson.

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Don Pasquale. Vanessa Becerra. Image Provided by Opera Omaha.

October 27th, 2023

Soprano Vanessa Becerra Plays The Only Women Cast in ‘Don Pasquale’

‘Don Pasquale’ Opera, offers two performances this weekend, with the first show commencing tonight at 7:30 and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.

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Gallery 1516. Current Exhibition. Image by Gabriel Escalera

October 20th, 2023

‘Gallery 1516’ Nebraska’s Biannual Exhibit

The current exhibition at Gallery 1516 near downtown Omaha, is the 2023 Nebraska Biannual, a juried exhibition open to all artists associated with Nebraska. The exhibition runs until December 17 and all the juries judging the submissions are also from Nebraska. 

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MAHACANA. Image Property of HooknSync

October 12th, 2023

MAHACANA 2023: Two-Day American Music Festival

“MAHACANA 2023: Hook n Sync Brings Two-Day American Music Festival to the Heartland”

Prepare for a musical odyssey through America’s heartland as Hook n Sync unveils MAHACANA 2023, a captivating two-day American Music Festival. This remarkable event is set to feature a stellar roster of national artists, representing a rich tapestry of musical genres, from Country and Folk to Americana and American Roots music.

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