Arts Today
February 19th, 2025
Discover Your Next Great Read with the UNO Writers’ Workshop
Check out another book review from the UNO Writers’ Workshop. Each selection is carefully chosen to engage, inspire and connect with readers. Whether you’re looking for a captivating novel, a thought-provoking nonfiction book or a hidden literary gem, this segment can help you find your next great read. Stay tuned for more “Between Two Covers” recommendations.
February 18th, 2025
Anne Marie Kenny: A Song for Bohemia
With a dream and a passion for singing, author Anne Marie Kenny’s decision to move to France sparked the events she writes about in her memoir, A Song for Bohemia.
February 14th, 2025
Shelterbelt Theatre Showcases Local Talent with ‘Stuck with Lemons’
The Shelterbelt Theatre, known for championing new and local works, has settled into its new home at 44th and Nicholas. Now, the company is inviting audiences into another home—one filled with humor, chaos, and big life changes.
February 14th, 2025
Joslyn Art Museum Reopens with Expanded Galleries and New Exhibitions
After more than two years of renovation and expansion, the Joslyn Art Museum has reopened its doors to the public, unveiling the highly anticipated Rhonda & Howard Hawks Pavilion. The 42,000-square-foot addition, designed in collaboration with Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, enhances the museum’s visitor experience while increasing gallery space by over 40 percent to accommodate its historic and growing collection.
February 13th, 2025
Pass the Popcorn: A Special Screening of ‘Moonstruck’
Music weaves itself into the fabric of daily life, underscoring everything from morning routines to life’s most memorable moments. It’s the song played at senior prom, the tune that recalls a cherished friendship, or the melody shared in a first dance at a wedding.
February 12th, 2025
‘BTC’ Romance in the Air: Book Selections for Valentine’s Season
Love is in the air as dinner reservations fill up, bouquets are ordered, and romance takes center stage. For those looking to get lost in a love story, Carl Erickson, event and community outreach coordinator at The Bookworm, shares his top romance reads for the season on Arts Today for KVNO.
February 11th, 2025
Nebraska Poetry Society Sees Rapid Growth, Expands Opportunities for Adult Poets
The Nebraska Poetry Society (NPS) has emerged as one of the fastest-growing poetry organizations in the country, gaining recognition within the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS), which includes 32 member states.
February 11th, 2025
Exhibit Showcases African Textiles in Omaha
For many cultures, traditional artistry not only shows the historical significance of the people but tells their story as well. Curator Suzanne Gunn brings the celebration of traditional African textiles to Omaha through her exhibit, Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community.
February 7th, 2025
Opera Omaha Revives The Rake’s Progress With Iconic Hockney Design
Opera Omaha presents The Rake’s Progress this weekend, celebrating 50 years of David Hockney’s renowned set designs. The 1951 opera by Igor Stravinsky, performed in English, follows the rise and fall of Tom Rakewell, a man lured by wealth and excess.