Arts News
January 10th, 2023
The BOCH Festival Brings Over 200 Students
High School students from all over Nebraska and western Iowa look forward to the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s annual BOCH Festival.
Karen Fannin, Interim Director of the UNO School of Music, directed this festival for many years up until recently.
January 9th, 2023
Improvisation Classes for Adults at Benson Theater
Improvisation classes for people over 55 at the Benson Theater is one of the classes in the educational program that is under development.
January 6th, 2023
The Nebraska Brass Band and its Roots
Glenn Greet grew up in England, moving to the United States for job opportunities a little over 20 years ago. He later settled in, but soon began to miss a […]
January 4th, 2023
Between Two Covers
Dr. Brent Spencer reviews a new crime thriller that may just keep you up tonight.
January 3rd, 2023
Artist Creates Sculptures with Roadkill Animals
Lee Emma Running is an independent artist. She creates fascinating sculptures with roadkill animal bones, kiln-cast glass, and precious metals.
December 30th, 2022
Children’s Museum Hosts “Bubbly New Year’s Eve”
Omaha Children’s Museum is holding a “bubbly” and family-friendly New Year’s Eve party.
December 27th, 2022
Roger Weitz Leaves Opera Omaha
Roger Weitz, General Director for Omaha Opera is stepping down from his role by the end of 2022. Weitz directed Opera Omaha for over a decade.
December 20th, 2022
Omaha Community Playhouse Approaches 100 Years
Omaha Community Playhouse ended its 98th season with the production of Kinky boots this production was a smash hit where at the end of the show, the audience danced along with the actors.
December 19th, 2022
PACE, Increasing in popularity
In 2022 Pace had an array of stage shows from the Kenansville Symphony Orchestra and the Chanticleer Community Theater. There were also youth summer camps, an exhibition with 40 original artists, the southwest Iowa arts tour, Winterfest, and The Nutcracker as some of the major events.