Arts News
December 12th, 2022
New assistant conductor for the Omaha Symphony
Last month The Omaha Symphony named Alejandro Gómez Guillén as the orchestra’s assistant conductor. Gomez grew up in a family surrounded by artists in Bogota, Colombia.
December 9th, 2022
Omaha Community Playhouse Honors the AIDS Memorial Quilt
On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Omaha Community Playhouse is partnering with the Nebraska AIDS project in hosting an event opened to the community from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
December 7th, 2022
Between Two Covers
Dr. Todd Robinson reviews Wright Morris’ Three Easy Pieces, a collection of three short novels set in late 1960’s Nebraska.
December 5th, 2022
Yates Illuminates, a place for everyone
Yates Illuminates focuses on immigrants, refugees, and everyone in the community. These services will include, assistance in completing the GED, support for women who need to learn how to drive, and recreational space.
December 2nd, 2022
Bemis Center, two new exhibits
The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is preparing two new exhibitions.
November 30th, 2022
Gallery 1516, the midwest photographed
The current exhibit at Gallery 1516 has the Midwest region photographed by local artists. Beagles and sometimes Bach returns next year.
November 29th, 2022
TubaChristmas has a new home
Nathan Griffith is the coordinator for TubaChristmas. Griffith considers himself a semi-pro tuba player. He played this instrument in grade and high school, put it away for a few years, and picked it back again in college.
November 28th, 2022
‘Primero’ by Raymundo at RBR Gallery
Bryan Raymundo started college intending to be a physical therapist, taking a selective class, Intro to printmaking, which changed Raymundo’s path.
November 22nd, 2022
Jerry Longe plays Scrooge one last time
Jerry Long played Scrooge for many years at the Omaha Community House. His favorite act is when he comes out to greet the spectators.
Longe first moved to Omaha in 1980 and toured with the Nebraska Theatre Caravan’s production of A Christmas Carol playing Marley, Ghost of Christmas Present, and Jake. He is ready to take up a new role in his life.