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A stack of books with reading glasses on top, representing the “Between Two Covers” segment from The Next Chapter bookstore.

March 4th, 2026

Between Two Covers, A New Season of Stories at Next Chapter Bookstore

Next Chapter Bookstore is welcoming spring with an expanded lineup of book clubs, including new romance and Jane Austen groups. Owner Shelley Mutem says the growing community reflects a simple truth, stories are better when shared.

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Three artists at Hot Shops Art Center cut and shape pieces of melted glass, carefully reassembling them into the form of an inauguration ribbon inside a working studio.

March 2nd, 2026

Inside Hot Shops Art Center, Where Creativity Is Always in Motion

At Hot Shops Art Center in Omaha, visitors do not just see finished artwork, they witness the full creative journey. Through open studios and a new mentorship initiative, the center continues to build a living, breathing community of artists across generations.

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Promotional poster for Voices in Alliance’s production of SKINTIGHT featuring an illustrated brown eye with multicolored syringes forming the eyelashes, with the title SKINTIGHT and the name Joshua Harmon written below.

February 27th, 2026

Voices in Alliance Presents SKINTIGHT

The world of theatre is one that deals in emotion, in inspiring heavy emotion within the viewer through delivering emotional dialogue. Voices in Alliance is ready to deliver a performance exploring emotion and connection with their latest production, “SKINTIGHT”, debuting March 4 at the Shelterbelt Theatre.

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Christine Burright headshot next to the

February 26th, 2026

PTP- Cozy Mysteries for People Who Don’t Like to Sweat

On Pass the Popcorn, Christine Burright shares three cozy mysteries perfect for viewers who prefer clever storytelling over edge-of-your-seat suspense.

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Promotional poster for the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s production of Little Women featuring a cartoon-style illustration of four women, some seated and some standing, arranged together in a warm, theatrical composition.

February 25th, 2026

UNO Theatre Brings Little Women to the Weber Blackbox Stage

The University of Nebraska at Omaha takes to the stage with their upcoming production of Little Women, a stage adaptation of the classic novel.

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Black-and-white photograph taken from behind Maestro Barron Breland as he conducts an orchestra during a performance of Beethoven-77, his arms raised mid-gesture before the ensemble.

February 24th, 2026

Barron Breland Found His Musical Home in Omaha

Barron Breland came to Omaha expecting a short stay. Instead, the conductor, chorusmaster, and educator built a lasting career, mentoring young singers and helping restore large-scale choral works to the city’s stages.

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Poster for the Omaha Community Playhouse production of HAIR featuring five people dressed in 1960s-style clothing, partially covered together under a large blanket, evoking themes of unity, counterculture, and the free-spirited energy of the era.

February 23rd, 2026

The Omaha Community Playhouse Presents 1960s Inspired Musical HAIR

The Omaha Community Playhouse is presenting HAIR, a groundbreaking 1960s musical that explores protest movements, counterculture, and the Vietnam War.

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February 17th, 2026

Omaha Symphony reveals new season

The Omaha Symphony visited KVNO to reveal their exciting new 26-27 season live on air. 

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An art installment for Bemis Center's newest exhibition,

February 17th, 2026

Bemis Center Presents Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas

The Internet supports countless communities born out of the way people interact with each other. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is exploring these niche communities in their newest exhibition, “Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas”.

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