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Poster for the Benson Film Festival, featuring bold typography and film-themed graphics.

April 25th, 2025

Benson Film Festival Rolls Out the Red Carpet

One of Omaha’s most vibrant neighborhoods is shining a spotlight on local and independent cinema as the Benson Film Festival returns this weekend, welcoming filmmakers and film lovers alike.

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Pianist, Marcelo Lian. Image provided by Marcelo Lian

April 23rd, 2025

Argentine-Born Pianist Marcelo Lian Finds Harmony Between Heritage and Performance

Pianist Marcelo Lian doesn’t just perform music—he brings a lifetime of experience and cultural connection to every piece he plays.

Originally from Argentina, Lian started playing piano at age five. As an only child, he often turned to the piano at family gatherings, using it as a way to pass the time. What started as simple entertainment quickly became something more.

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April 22nd, 2025

Do Good Days Inspires and Celebrates Volunteers in Omaha

SHARE Omaha is leading this year’s celebration of Do Good Days, which is a community wide event spanning April 23-26. Do Good Days is the time of year where many […]

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April 21st, 2025

Film Streams Presents Cabin Music

There is a power to music in the way that it can deeply impact both the lives of those who listen as well as the musicians who create it. For pianist and film maker James Carson, a lifetime surrounded by music was the guiding force to forming a new style of playing the piano. Film Streams presents a screening of Carson’s feature documentary film, Cabin Music. 

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April 18th, 2025

UNO’s CFAM Marks 20 Years With a Message That the Arts Matter

As the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media — better known as CFAM — celebrates its 20th anniversary, its influence on the city’s cultural landscape continues to deepen.

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April 17th, 2025

‘Pass the Popcorn’ Spotlights Benson Film Festival

There’s something wonderfully satisfying about curling up on your couch and treating yourself to your favorite show or a new movie on streaming. But — there’s also something wonderfully satisfying about sharing a theater-going experience with other people.

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BTC- UNO Writer's Workshop. Image provided by Writer's workshop.

April 16th, 2025

Todd Robinson Highlights Omaha Authors in ‘Between Two Covers’

Todd Robinson, a writer and professor from the UNO Writers’ Workshop, returns with another thoughtful book review. Each month, Robinson highlights a standout piece of literature, often shining a light on work by Omaha-area authors. His recommendations not only showcase local talent but also reflect the depth and diversity of the city’s literary scene.

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Students, staff, and faculty from the College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media on a stage surrounding a big sign that says

April 15th, 2025

UNO’s CFAM Marks 20 Years of Art, Expression and Growth

What began as the Municipal University of Omaha in 1908 has grown into a cornerstone of public higher education in Nebraska. Now known as the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the institution became part of the University of Nebraska system in 1968—and it hasn’t stopped evolving since.

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April 14th, 2025

Omaha Broadway Bar Brings New Musical Theater Experience to Local Scene

In just a few short months, Omaha Broadway Bar has taken center stage in the city’s nightlife. Launched in September 2024 by Curtis Reynolds, an assistant professor of musical theatre […]

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