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June 27th, 2023

Family Band Plays in Ralston Parade for 45 Years

Growing up, Jeff and Steave Smith lived next door to Kevin, David and Brian Gilreath in North Omaha. The Smiths’ dad, Harold, was the boy’s first music teacher in Elementary school. From then on, they grew up making music together throughout high school and in college while attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

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Adult-musicians-playing-circle-strings. Image from OCM

June 23rd, 2023

‘OCM’ Adult String Players of Any Level

The Omaha Conservatory of Music celebrates grownups string students of all levels with an “Adult Musician’s retreat.”

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June 20th, 2023

RiverFront Announces Park Opening Dates

Founded in 2018, The RiverFront combines three parks in the heart of downtown Omaha into one identity. After undergoing renovations, the three parks now connect, serving as a gathering space between the historic Old Market and vibrant north downtown Omaha.

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June 19th, 2023

Omaha Chamber Music Society Summer Concert Series

Founded in 2000, the Omaha Chamber Music Society was created with the goal to bring full-length, low-cost chamber music performances by top local musicians to the Omaha community.

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Spring Strings Concert. Image property of Rangbrook Ensemble.

June 16th, 2023

The ‘Spring Strings Concert’ And Nature

The “Spring String” concert connecting melodies of great composers with the beauty of the spring prairie is tomorrow over at “Glacier Creek Preserve” in Bennington. The program starts at 6:30 pm.

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June 14th, 2023

‘The Steel House’ Attracts Followers From Far Away

Last month, Mayor Jean Stothert along with other important figures in the community and many more, gathered for the grand opening of the Steel House. On the day of the […]

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June 13th, 2023

Omaha Community Playhouse Opens Mobile Sensory Theatre

The Omaha Community Playhouse has launched VROOM! Mobile Sensory Theatre. This traveling theatre experience is designed for children with autism or other sensory sensitivities.

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Omaha Symphonic Chorus. Image provided by Omaha Symphonic Chorus

June 12th, 2023

‘Omaha Symphonic Chorus’ Fundraiser

The Omaha Symphonic Chorus has been around since 1946. It was founded as the Apollo Club by the UNO Dean of the School of Music of that time and about 50 years ago it changed name. Omaha Symphonic Choir Fundraiser Gala on July 15, 2023 at The Sons of Italy Hall.

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'Respect' Omaha Community Playhouse. Image property of OCP

June 9th, 2023

‘Respect’ is Back at The Community Playhouse

‘Respect’ is the last show of this season, and The Community Playhouse typically casts local actors. All the actors for this production are from Omaha and 3 are returning actors.

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