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Poster for “Between Two Covers” featuring the UNO Writers Workshop.

May 21st, 2025

‘BTC’ Turning the Page to Poetry with Today Robinson

In this edition of Between Two Covers, Today Robinson of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Writers Workshop takes a closer look at poetry and its power to transform perspective.

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Poster for

May 20th, 2025

Comedy Night Aims to Revive Bocce Court in Omaha’s Little Italy

Little Italy hosts its first comedy night to help restore a neighborhood bocce court. Laughter and tradition come together for a good cause.

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Painting from Sensorium Ex Opera: To Have a Voice Is Everything showing a man in a chair, women behind him, and an owl to the side.

May 19th, 2025

Revolutionary Opera to Debut in Omaha

This visionary production pushes the boundaries of what it means to have a voice, paving the way for future artists with disabilities.

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Jennifer Boomgaarden, Executive Director of the Omaha Symphony, posing confidently with a warm smile.

May 16th, 2025

Michael Hilt Brings Fresh Perspective to KVNO’s Arts Today

As the Dean of the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Michael Hilt, Ph.D., has long championed the importance of creative leadership and community engagement.

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Christine Burright headshot next to the

May 15th, 2025

‘PTP:’ Outcasts and Oddballs, From Marvin to Christo

Christo the Civilized Barbarian is a clever animated short about a misfit trying to bring order to chaos in ancient times—much like Marvin the Martian with a mop.

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Poster for the 2025 Salt Creek Song Festival featuring event dates, performer names, and musical imagery in a colorful, artistic layout.

May 14th, 2025

The Salt Creek Song Festival Enters Fourth Season

The Salt Creek Song Festival, returning for its fourth season on May 18, is a week-long Midwest celebration of the unique thrill of live performance for both artists and audiences.

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Matthew Kalcevich, Parks & Recreation Director, poses for a professional photo.

May 13th, 2025

Parks Department Plays Key Role in City’s Growing Arts Scene

In Omaha, the Parks & Recreation Department, led by Director Matthew Kalcevich, is blending creativity and community by guiding the city’s public art efforts in parks.

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The character Lucha sits peacefully in a vibrant bed of flowers, surrounded by colorful blooms, with the text “American Mariachi” above her.

May 12th, 2025

American Mariachi: Omaha Community Playhouse’s First All Hispanic Production

American Mariachi takes audiences into a 1970s Mexican American community, where Lucha cares for her ailing mother but dreams of something more.

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A UNO student adjusts their artwork on display in a professional gallery space during the BFA Thesis and BASA Senior Exhibition.

May 9th, 2025

Young Artists Showcase their Talent in UNO BFA Thesis and BASA Senior Exhibition.

With Omaha’s vibrant arts scene, it’s no surprise that graduating UNO students are showcasing their talent in the BFA Thesis and BASA Senior Exhibition.

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