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Symphonic Connections Live Event Image. Maestro Ernest Richardson stand in front of the musicians with his baton raised.

April 28th, 2026

Symphonic Connections Live

Symphonic Connections Live, a classical concert and live taping of KVNO’s popular program, is coming May 21st to the Strauss Performing Arts Center and offers a refreshing opportunity to slow down and engage more deeply with classical music.

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A piano sits inside Gallery 1516 surrounded by contemporary artwork displayed on the walls.

April 27th, 2026

Where Art Meets Sunday Morning Music at Gallery 1516

A quiet gallery in downtown Omaha offers more than art on the walls. On Sunday mornings, it turns into one of the most welcoming live music spaces in the city.

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An artistic landscape with an open sky and soft light stretches across the scene, symbolizing reflection and remembrance in a promotional poster for Considering Matthew Shepard.

April 24th, 2026

Omaha Chorus Takes on One of Choral Music’s Most Powerful Works

On Saturday, April 25th, the River City Mixed Chorus brings “Considering Matthew Shepard” to Omaha’s Orpheum Theater.

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Christine Burright headshot next to the

April 23rd, 2026

Pass the Popcorn: Freaks and Geeks Still Lives in TV Memory

A short-lived 1999 teen dramedy still lives rent-free in the minds of many viewers. Freaks and Geeks continues to resonate decades later for its honesty, humor, and unforgettable cast.

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My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding Apr 16-May 3 Th/Fri 7pm Sat 2pm Sun 6pm By David Hein & Irene Sankoff Creators of

April 22nd, 2026

My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding: A Show Celebrating Identity

My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding at Shelterbelt Theatre is a humorous, genre-blending musical that tells an autobiographical story of coming out, identity, and the power of embracing our individual unique qualities.

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A conductor leads an orchestra while two singers perform on stage in a dramatic scene from Bluebeard’s Castle, presented by Opera Omaha and the Omaha Symphony.

April 21st, 2026

When Two Become One

Opera Omaha and the Omaha Symphony have worked side by side for years. But this weekend, they come together for a true co-production, a semi-staged, immersive presentation of Bluebeard’s Castle by the Hungarian composer Béla Bartók.

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William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. An Immersive Experience Adapted by Jack Zerbe

April 17th, 2026

UNO Theatre Creates Immersive Romeo and Juliet Production

This rendition of Romeo and Juliet is an immersive experience that speaks to examine the dangers of polarization.

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

April 16th, 2026

Anime Week at Film Streams Brings Bold Storytelling to the Big Screen

From surreal comedies to emotional love stories, Anime Week at Film Streams highlights the global rise of anime with three visually stunning films.

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Poster for “Between Two Covers” book reviews featuring a microphone resting on an open book with colorful design elements.

April 15th, 2026

Chris Ware’s Rusty Brown Finds Humanity in the Quiet Corners of Omaha

A new edition of Between Two Covers on KVNO’s Arts Today explores Chris Ware’s Rusty Brown, a deeply detailed graphic novel set in Omaha that blends humor, pain, and extraordinary visual storytelling.

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