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Local pianist Ann Madison stands beside her piano wearing an elegant dress, smiling warmly in a softly lit room.

December 12th, 2025

Finding Home in Music, The Story of Anne Madison

Pianist and educator Ann Madison Carrier has spent nearly 25 years shaping young musicians at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. Her journey, from Nebraska City to Vienna and back again, reveals how a temporary plan to stay close to home blossomed into a lifelong calling.

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Logo for Pass the Popcorn, KVNO’s film segment, featuring Film Streams.

December 11th, 2025

A Neighborhood Cinema’s Century

Film Streams is celebrating the Dundee Theater’s 100th birthday with special screenings, including Greta Gerwig’s Little Women on December 19 and the holiday classic Desk Set later in the month.

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The logo for Clover24. It shows the number 24 over top of an illustrated green clover

December 10th, 2025

Clover24 Begins Phase Two Plans

The art scene in Omaha is both vibrant and flourishing with talent and ingenuity. As artists new and old continue to share their work with the public, creative spaces have remained a vital part of the community. Clover24 is one such space for artists, entrepreneurs and visitors alike. 

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A Christmas Carol 50th Anniversary

December 9th, 2025

The Omaha Community Playhouse’s 50th Annual Production of A Christmas Carol

How the Omaha Community Playhouse’s 50th Annual Production of A Christmas Carol has created a community that has spanned decades.

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The full Cantare choir poses together in Renaissance attire, standing in rows and smiling toward the camera.

December 8th, 2025

Laura Petry’s Christmas Vision

After thinking she had stepped away from conducting for good, Laura Petry has returned with new inspiration. This December she brings together singers and musicians from across Nebraska for a Christmas celebration.

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Local author Moonyani Wright smiling as she poses for a portrait.

December 5th, 2025

Moonyani Wright Creates New Worlds Where Music Becomes Magic

Omaha author Moonyani Wright is reshaping sci-fi fantasy with The Music Man, a trilogy where music opens portals to magical worlds and African American characters lead the adventure.

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December 4th, 2025

When Happiness Becomes the Apocalypse: A Look at Pluribus

A new Apple TV series asks an unexpected question: what if too much happiness could end the world? Christine Burright explores Pluribus and its deeper themes on this week’s Pass the Popcorn.

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A “Between Two Covers” segment poster is displayed at The Bookworm bookstore, surrounded by bookshelves and reading displays.

December 3rd, 2025

Seasonal Reading Picks from The Bookworm’s Carl Erickson

Omaha book expert Carl Erickson from The Bookworm joins Arts Today with a fresh list of seasonal reads, offering thoughtful picks for cozy nights, holiday downtime, and the final stretch of the year.

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Portrait of Jack Becker, executive director of the Joslyn Art Museum, posing in a blue suit with a happy expression.

December 2nd, 2025

Jack Becker Leads Joslyn Art Museum Into a New Era

The Joslyn Art Museum’s $100 million expansion marks a major new chapter for the Omaha landmark. Executive Director Jack Becker spoke with KVNO’s Michael Hilt about the transformation, and the unexpected path that brought him to lead the museum.

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