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Soiree graphic with the date of the Soiree event - 10.10.2025

October 10th, 2025

Celebrating Omaha’s Creative Spirit at the Kaneko Soirée

The 2025 Kaneko Soirée is a community-focused celebration of art, music, and culinary creativity, showcasing local and national talent while supporting the Kaneko’s mission to inspire imagination.

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Christine Burright headshot next to the

October 9th, 2025

’70s Nostalgia Films for ‘Pass The Popcorn’

UNO graduate Christine Burright recommends streaming options for viewers drawn to 70s culture. All three films launched careers and became cult classics.

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An artist uses a metal grinder, sending sparks flying while working on a sculpture at the Hot Shops Art Center in Omaha.

October 8th, 2025

Experience a Night to Remember with Art Factory: After Dark

A cornerstone of Omaha’s art scene, Hot Shops Art Center is gearing up for their annual Fall Fundraiser, titled Art Factory: After Dark. This year’s fundraiser features live art, interactive rooms and music.

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Poster for BlueBarn's production of What the Constitution Mean to Me by Heidi Schreck: September 25th - October 12th

October 7th, 2025

What the Constitution Means To Me: BlueBarn’s Powerful Season Opener

BlueBarn Theatre opens its 37th season with What the Constitution Means to Me, a show that examines how the U.S. Constitution shapes individual lives.

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Baron Breland conducts a choir during a live performance, leading singers with expressive gestures.

October 6th, 2025

Baron Breland Unites Omaha Choral Community for Masterwork Concert

Nearly 200 singers from seven ensembles perform Thursday at Countryside Community Church. The collaboration fills a programming gap left since the pandemic.

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

October 2nd, 2025

Film Streams Presents Two Documentaries on Censorship and Racial Justice

‘The Librarians’ and ‘My Omaha’ offer Omaha audiences opportunities for dialogue and reflection. Both films screen this month with post-screening discussions.

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

October 1st, 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Recommendations from The Bookworm

Carl Erickson shares four powerful reads by Latino authors celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. From debut fiction to poetry and memoir, these books explore identity, connection, and the borderlands.

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A promotional image showing the titles of both Solace & Recovery Exhibitions, bordered by art from the exhibitions.

September 30th, 2025

Explore Identity and Strength with New UNO Exhibitions

The University of Nebraska Omaha’s Art Gallery and Criss Library are highlighting themes of identity, community and growth with their two newest exhibitions, Solace in Painting.

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Exterior view of the Holland Center on a bright day, photographed by Tom Kessler.

September 29th, 2025

Holland Center Marks 20 Years as World-Class Omaha Cultural Hub

The performing arts venue celebrates Friday with community concert featuring 400 local artists. Industry experts compare the facility to Carnegie Hall and international concert halls.

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