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A large choir from Voices of Omaha performing onstage, singing together under bright concert lighting.

November 21st, 2025

Voices of Omaha Keeps a Half-Century Tradition Alive

For more than 50 years, Voices of Omaha has offered Handel’s Messiah as a free gift to the community.

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November 20th, 2025

The Quiet Comedy Powerhouse Behind “Napoleon Dynamite”

Omaha native Jerusha Hess, co-writer of Napoleon Dynamite, was recently honored at the Rome International Film Festival with the Flannery O’Connor Award for Storytelling.

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Poster for “Between Two Covers” featuring the UNO Writers Workshop.

November 19th, 2025

The World of Shane Hinton with Dr. Teresa Carmody

A Florida mechanic battles grief, monotony, and the strange rhythms of small-town life in Shane Hinton’s haunting fiction.

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Students from the UNO Jazz Band pose with guest artist José Valentino inside the Strauss Performing Arts Center, smiling together after their recording session.

November 18th, 2025

UNO Jazz Band Drops First-Ever Album with Grammy Artist

The UNO Jazz Band will unveil its first-ever studio album tonight, a collaboration with Latin Grammy winner José Valentino that gave students rare professional recording experience.

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A promotional image for the upcoming BFA Thesis and BASA Senior Exhibition at UNO. The image displays artworks by the students spliced together next to the date, time and location of the event.

November 17th, 2025

Celebrate Artistic Talent at the BFA Thesis and BASA Senior Exhibition

The University of Nebraska at Omaha will be hosting an exhibition featuring the works of graduating students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, or BFA, and Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts, or BASA, programs beginning November 17. 

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A bright Share Omaha Giving Tuesday graphic with the message “Give Before December 2 at Midnight,” featuring bold typography, the Share Omaha logo, and a countdown-style design encouraging early giving.

November 14th, 2025

The Power of Small Acts, Ahead of Giving Tuesday

As Giving Tuesday approaches, Share Omaha is launching its early giving campaign, even the smallest acts of generosity can spark lasting change across the metro’s arts and nonprofit community.

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Logo for Pass the Popcorn, KVNO’s film segment, featuring Film Streams.

November 13th, 2025

Pass the Popcorn: Finding Magic in Amélie

Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s whimsical classic Amélie, returning to the big screen as part of Film Streams’ Dundee Hundee centennial series.

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Audience enjoying live classical music during Gallery 1516’s Bagels and Sometimes Bach concert series, with musicians performing in a bright, art-filled gallery space.

November 12th, 2025

Music of Bel Canto Duo at Gallery 1516

Gallery 1516 presents the Bel Canto Duo to feature in their upcoming Bagels and Sometimes Bach concert series November 16. 

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Poster for Miracle on 34th Street featuring festive snowflakes and golden bells against a wintry blue background.

November 11th, 2025

Bellevue Little Theatre Closes Off the Year with Miracle on 34th Street

Bellevue Little Theatre’s Miracle on 34th Street brings festive spirit to the stage with a large cast, elaborate costumes, and timeless holiday charm.

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