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Painting from Sensorium Ex Opera: To Have a Voice Is Everything showing a man in a chair, women behind him, and an owl to the side.

May 19th, 2025

Revolutionary Opera to Debut in Omaha

This visionary production pushes the boundaries of what it means to have a voice, paving the way for future artists with disabilities.

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Matthew Kalcevich, Parks & Recreation Director, poses for a professional photo.

May 13th, 2025

Parks Department Plays Key Role in City’s Growing Arts Scene

In Omaha, the Parks & Recreation Department, led by Director Matthew Kalcevich, is blending creativity and community by guiding the city’s public art efforts in parks.

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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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Graphic depicting a dramatic scene from the opera Giulio Cesare, highlighting the characters and grandeur.

April 29th, 2025

Opera Omaha Presents Giulio Cesare Performed by The English Concert

Opera Omaha presents *Giulio Cesare*, an epic tale of intrigue about Julius Caesar’s exploits in Egypt, as part of The English Concert’s American tour.

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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 vibrant poster promoting Art Battle Omaha, featuring live painting, bold brushstrokes, and cheering crowds.

April 11th, 2025

Art Battle Brings Live Art Competition to Omaha

The act of creating art is one that is often done alone, but for local artist Kaylee Purelight, creating art in front of a cheering crowd is both inspiring and thrilling. Art Battle returns to Omaha April 12.  

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April 10th, 2025

‘PTP’ Composer’s Journey to Creativity Featured in a Flim

What inspires composers? The answer is as varied as the artists themselves—and it’s always remarkable to get a glimpse into their creative process.

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Poster for the Omaha Czech-Slovak Cultural Festival featuring traditional folk designs, event details, and colorful national symbols.

April 8th, 2025

Omaha Festival Celebrates Czech and Slovak Heritage

The Omaha Czech-Slovak Cultural Club hosts its annual festival on Saturday, April 13, celebrating heritage with polka music, dancing, and authentic Czech meals.

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Erin Alarcón as Alice in Wonderland, who encounters the quarrelsome Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum in American Midwest Ballet's production of Kennet Oberly's

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.

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