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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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May 8th, 2025

‘PTP:’ Film Streams and Common Senses Festival Explore Inclusion with “Sensorium Ex”

Film Streams and the Common Senses Festival have partnered this year to present a series of films exploring sensory experience, inclusion, and accessibility in the arts.

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The Next Chapter logo in elegant serif font, symbolizing books and storytelling. Image provided by The Next Chapter.

May 7th, 2025

Shelly Mutum’s ‘Between Two Covers’ Book Review

Book lovers in Omaha have a new reason to tune in as Shelly Mutum, owner of The Next Chapter bookstore, returns to the airwaves with her segment Between Two Covers.

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Three musicians from the Omaha Chamber Music Society perform in an intimate chamber setting, focused on strings.

May 6th, 2025

Schubert’s Chamber Masterpieces By ‘OCMS’

The timeless music of Franz Schubert will once again echo through the halls of the Omaha Conservatory of Music as the Omaha Chamber Music Society presents the third concert of its 2025 Heritage Series.

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Nebraska Medical Orchestra performing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

May 5th, 2025

Music: A Medicine for All, Nebraska Medical Orchestra Uses Tunes for Wellness

The Nebraska Medical Orchestra brings together healthcare professionals through music, offering both creative expression and a powerful remedy for stress and burnout.

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Actors perform a lively beachside scene from Escape to Margaritaville, dressed in tropical outfits with colorful lights and palm tree backdrops.

May 2nd, 2025

Transporting Audiences to Paradise: Omaha Playhouse Presents Escape to Margaritaville

The Omaha Community Playhouse’s *Escape to Margaritaville* blends tropical vibes and classic Jimmy Buffett hits in a feel-good musical about love, change, and finding your own paradise.

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Christine Burright headshot next to the

May 1st, 2025

‘PTP:’ A Satirical Peek Behind the Curtain in Apple TV’s The Studio

Ever had one of those nights where you can’t decide between watching a TV show or a movie? A new Apple TV series offers a clever fix to that oddly specific dilemma — by giving you both.

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Poster for a French-language musical tribute to Jacques Brel at The Joslyn’s Abbott Hall.

April 30th, 2025

French Icon Jacques Brel Comes to Life in Musical Tribute at The Joslyn

Experience the emotional power of Jacques Brel’s music in a French-language performance this Sunday at The Joslyn’s Abbott Hall, presented by Alliance Française of Omaha.

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