Arts Today
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.