Arts News
March 10th, 2023
Ming Toy Gallery (Part One)
Ming Toy Gallery, formerly the little gallery, is back in Downtown Benson. The co-owner tells us her story.
March 8th, 2023
“Omaha Performing Arts’ More Than Entertainment
The opening of “The steel house” will expand and diversify the type of events in the community, and many in Omaha are looking forward to it.
Even more, behind the Curtains, OPA has significant educational and outreach programs. Aaron Gregory is a community engagement specialist for OPA.
March 7th, 2023
Nebraska Community Theater has a Unique Design
A group of theater enthusiasts had the vision to create a space for the community to come together and enjoy shows. When it came to the location, space was limited, so they had to get innovated when it came to finding the theater a proper home.
March 6th, 2023
Omaha Area Youth Orchestra in the Community for 65 Years
OAYO does not turn a student away, anyone who wants to participate will find a level of tuition that will accommodate them. Without asking any questions, they can choose which one of the three-level of tuition, and even if none of those work, they figure out a way to give your young musician a place in OAYO.
March 3rd, 2023
Dreamgirls with an Exceptional Cast
Kathy Tyree is the director of Dreamgirls and is part of the Omaha community playhouse (OCP) team as the Director of Inclusion. Her remarkable artistic career and leadership skills led her to direct such an important branch of this organization.
February 28th, 2023
Shakespeare in the Old Way
At the end of 2018, Katie Baker-Colon moved to Omaha and brought the idea of doing Shakespeare in an old-school way.
February 22nd, 2023
Opera Omaha Features ‘Suor Angelica’
Opera Omaha brought in, conductor Judith Yan to produce Suor Angelica. Yan’s directing background is remarkable.
February 21st, 2023
The Internationally Known Omaha Film Festival
OFF or Omaha Film festival was founded in 2005 and it has been increasing in popularity, attracting filmmakers from all over the world.
February 17th, 2023
‘Classical Meets Cool’ by Barron Ryan at Vespers
Pianist and composer Barron Ryan grew up in a musical household in Tulsa Oklahoma. The variety of music he listened to, ranged from Glen Millard, Beethoven, Oscar Peterson, and even the Jackson Five.