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October 17th, 2025

Prepare to be Scared with Scary Movie Music

With a chill in the air and the sound of fear, the season of spooks is back. The Omaha Symphony may just be the cause of your next frightful scream or joyful laugh with their upcoming Halloween party, Scary Movie Music, on October 17 and 18 at the Holland Center.

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

October 15th, 2025

Between Two Covers: Jonathan Lethem’s Stories Bend Genre and Truth

Jonathan Lethem’s latest collection, A Different Kind of Tension, shows a master storyteller at play—blending genres, stretching language, and reminding us that truth often hides in the most unexpected sentences.

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Photos from UNO Theatre's show Silent Sky

October 14th, 2025

Silent Sky: How One Astronomer Changed Science

UNO Theatre’s production of Silent Sky brings the story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt to life in a uniquely immersive performance set inside the Mallory Kountze Planetarium, blending science, storytelling, and starlight.

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Soiree graphic with the date of the Soiree event - 10.10.2025

October 10th, 2025

Celebrating Omaha’s Creative Spirit at the Kaneko Soirée

The 2025 Kaneko Soirée is a community-focused celebration of art, music, and culinary creativity, showcasing local and national talent while supporting the Kaneko’s mission to inspire imagination.

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Christine Burright headshot next to the

October 9th, 2025

’70s Nostalgia Films for ‘Pass The Popcorn’

UNO graduate Christine Burright recommends streaming options for viewers drawn to 70s culture. All three films launched careers and became cult classics.

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An artist uses a metal grinder, sending sparks flying while working on a sculpture at the Hot Shops Art Center in Omaha.

October 8th, 2025

Experience a Night to Remember with Art Factory: After Dark

A cornerstone of Omaha’s art scene, Hot Shops Art Center is gearing up for their annual Fall Fundraiser, titled Art Factory: After Dark. This year’s fundraiser features live art, interactive rooms and music.

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Poster for BlueBarn's production of What the Constitution Mean to Me by Heidi Schreck: September 25th - October 12th

October 7th, 2025

What the Constitution Means To Me: BlueBarn’s Powerful Season Opener

BlueBarn Theatre opens its 37th season with What the Constitution Means to Me, a show that examines how the U.S. Constitution shapes individual lives.

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Baron Breland conducts a choir during a live performance, leading singers with expressive gestures.

October 6th, 2025

Baron Breland Unites Omaha Choral Community for Masterwork Concert

Nearly 200 singers from seven ensembles perform Thursday at Countryside Community Church. The collaboration fills a programming gap left since the pandemic.

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Interior of NOMA Café featuring cozy lighting, tables arranged for live jazz, and musicians performing on stage.

October 3rd, 2025

North Omaha Music and Arts Revives Historic Jazz District Through Education

NOMA offers affordable music programs and live jazz at 24th and Lake. Founder Dana Murray returned from world tours to create opportunities he lacked growing up in Omaha.

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