Arts Today
August 2nd, 2024
Daniel Martinez’s And Jarana
When Daniel Martinez was a teenager, his family spent a lot of time in church. One day, his mother insisted he play the guitar for the church service. Although he felt a bit pressured, this experience became an important part of his musical journey. His passion for the guitar grew from that moment and led to his first public performance.
July 31st, 2024
Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival Celebrates Cultural Diversity*
The Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, formerly known as “The Crossroads Music Festival,” has been celebrating Nebraska’s cultural diversity since 2019. Originating in Lincoln, the festival has showcased different cultural communities in the state through performances, workshops, and unique jam sessions.
July 30th, 2024
Omaha Fringe Festival Features Wide Variety of Theatrics
OFF takes place every year. Planning for each festival is something that Omaha Fringe Festival Executive Director Tamar Neumann says begins quite far in advance.
July 29th, 2024
Old School Shakespeare in The Heart of Omaha
Did you understand Shakespeare’s plays in high school? For many, “Romeo and Juliet” was confusing, perhaps because we never saw it performed as originally intended.
Hannah Clark, a member of Old School Shakespeare Omaha, is part of a theater company dedicated to making Shakespeare’s work accessible to everyone. Now in its third year, this group is known for performing in unconventional venues, like local bars.
July 26th, 2024
New Masters 2024 Exhibition Showcases Local Talent at PACE
Experience breathtaking landscapes, captivating portraits, and striking figures at the New Masters 2024 exhibition, hosted by the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center at PACE in Council Bluffs. This showcase highlights the work of professional local photographers.
July 24th, 2024
Top Five Upcoming Events in Omaha by Daisy Hutzell-Rodman
Daisy Hutzel-Rodman from Omaha Magazine shares her “Best of Omaha” picks with five top events and recommendations for the coming weeks. From bands and festivals to concerts, there’s something for everyone.
July 15th, 2024
Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival Highlights Music from All Cultures
Since 2019, the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival has celebrated the many cultural groups that call Nebraska home, through world-class performances, eye-opening workshops, transcendental jam-sessions and all kinds of other events that celebrate Nebraska’s unique cultural environment.
July 10th, 2024
Omaha Performing Arts prepares for New “Jazz on the Green” Season
The much-anticipated new season of Jazz on the Green is kickstarting, too. Along with all the free outdoor concerts, OPA has many events at their other venues happening throughout this month.
July 9th, 2024
Papillion Theatre Allows Audience to Witness Shows Under the Stars
Crazy for You is an exciting musical comedy that gives viewers classic musical nostalgia. Experiencing the show at an amphitheater adds to the magic of the evening.