Arts News
August 2nd, 2023
August Book Review by Shelly Mutum, Owner of The ‘Next Chapter Bookstore’
Shelly Mutum grew up reading books at the bookstore her family owned in Hastings Nebraska, and she has always loved books. When that bookstore closed there, Shelly started “The Next Chapter” here in Omaha. Now she shares her reviews of some of her favorite books. Listen to her reviews every first Wednesday of the month.
This month she reviews The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.
August 1st, 2023
Omaha Comedy Fest 2023, More Acts And More Comedians
Timmy Tamisiea is the Executive Director for the Omaha Comedy Fest. The festival started 10 years ago as an improv festival. This year marks the 19th anniversary with more acts, more venues, and important headliners in the industry.
July 28th, 2023
Omaha Fringe Festival 2023
Clay Naff is a Playwright and producer from Lincoln. His recent work ‘Mix and Machinate’ is debuting at the fourth annual Omaha fringe festival coming up next month.
July 26th, 2023
Tom Collins is Omaha’s Master Ring-Maker
Creating rings has become a craft that Collins is perfecting, adding so many aspects to custom rings that are his signature spin.
July 25th, 2023
Omaha Conservatory of Music Makes Learning Music Attainable
The Omaha Conservatory of Music believes that passion for learning, combined with a dedication to excellence, creates a lifelong source of inspiration for students and families.
July 24th, 2023
Vesper Concerts on Its 35th Anniversary
For more than 30 years now, the free Vespers Concert Series has brought local, national, and international talent, about 250 concerts with a wide variety of artists and a mix of small and big ensembles.
July 21st, 2023
‘Gallery 1516’ Biennial Shows, Current Exhibits, and Beagles
Gallery 1516, near 16 and Leavenworth Streets in Omaha, has been growing in terms of showcasing a wide variety of established and emerging artists.
July 18th, 2023
Opera Omaha Makes Opera Accessible to Omaha Community
Opera Omaha is a growth-minded, high energy, and innovative company with a demanding mission: producing opera performances in multiple formats and styles and co-creating artist-led programs for a variety of community service organizations.
July 17th, 2023
The “Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival’ in Omaha Now
At the Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival, the music ranges from Classical to folk, to jazz, and to Indie electronic. The opening concert in Omaha on August 4 at the Gene Leahy Mall is called “Middle of Everywhere.”