Arts Today
July 17th, 2026
Shrek the Musical Adapts Beloved Character for the Stage
Shrek the Musical adapts the beloved animated film for the stage with new original songs, an expanded story, and a message about what makes us unique makes us strong.
July 16th, 2026
A Puzzle Worth Solving: “Ludwig” Blends Mystery, Humor, and Music
Christine Burright highlights “Ludwig,” a British mystery series that blends puzzles, humor, and classical music into a binge-worthy crime drama with a clever twist.
July 15th, 2026
Teresa Carmody Reviews One Mint One
In One Mint One, poet Prageeta Sharma explores grief, love, and the relationships that define us. On Between Two Covers, Dr. Teresa Carmody examines the collection’s powerful meditation on loss, identity, and the enduring connections that shape our lives.
July 14th, 2026
From The Good It May Do: An Art Exhibition About George and Sarah Joslyn
From The Good It May Do at Joslyn Castle & Gardens explores the lasting legacy of George and Sarah Joslyn through artist Josephine Langbehn’s archival-inspired works celebrating their impact on Omaha’s arts and culture.
July 10th, 2026
Beaufield Berry Film Debut: Misoprostol
Locally produced filmmaker Beaufield Berry premiers new film Misoprostol at the Benson Theatre, a film that explores the personal experience of abortion.
July 9th, 2026
Film Streams on the Green Brings Free Outdoor Movies Back to Omaha
Film Streams is bringing free outdoor movies back to North Downtown Omaha with its second annual Film Streams on the Green series. The lineup features eight films ranging from family favorites and cult classics to award-winning documentaries, all under the stars at Sonny’s Builders District.
July 8th, 2026
Kevin Barrett Explores Family, Memory and Healing in Orange Julius
Omaha actor Kevin Barrett stars in Orange Julius, a new Voices in Alliance production exploring the complicated connections between a father, a child, and the memories that shape a family. The play blends humor, heartbreak, and humanity in a story about understanding before it’s too late.
July 7th, 2026
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Hits the SumTur Amphitheater Stage
The Papillion Area Community Theatre’s summer production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame brings a powerful story of acceptance, perception, and misinformation to the SumTur Amphitheater.
July 6th, 2026
KANEKO at 28: Building Community Through Creativity
Terra Hall’s journey to KANEKO has taken her from art school and the Peace Corps to an organic farm and Omaha’s Farmers Market. Today, as KANEKO’s Executive Projects and Communications Director, she champions the idea that creativity is essential, not just for artists, but for building stronger communities and reimagining what’s possible.