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From left to right, Terry Anzaldo, Janice Anzaldo, Alanis Morissette, and Subby Anzaldo pose together, smiling for the camera.

November 10th, 2025

The Legacy of Omaha Mayor Subby Anzaldo Lives On in Sicily

A new amphitheater in Carlentini, Sicily, will bear the name of former Omaha Mayor Sebastian “Subby” Anzaldo, the son of Sicilian immigrants whose journey from South Omaha to city hall embodied the American dream.

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High school choir students and Omaha Symphony musicians perform Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass on stage at the Holland Performing Arts Center.

November 7th, 2025

Omaha Symphony’s Choral Collaborative Brings Together Hundreds of High School Voices

The Omaha Symphony’s Choral Collaborative brings together over 300 high school singers from six area schools to perform Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass and Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare.

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Christine Burright headshot next to the

November 6th, 2025

Pass the Popcorn: Is It Ever Okay to Steal? For Artists, It Might Be Essential

Is it ever okay to steal? It is if you’re an artist. Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, arriving on Netflix November 14, reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless and celebrates the art of creative theft proving that great artists don’t just imitate, they reinvent.

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A stack of books with reading glasses on top, representing the “Between Two Covers” segment from The Next Chapter bookstore.

November 5th, 2025

Between Two Covers: Shelly’s Shortlist, Smart and Cozy

If your TBR pile is starting to threaten structural integrity, breathe easy: Shelly is here with a handful of books that deserve top billing on your nightstand.

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November 5th, 2025

Voices in Alliance Presents Mothers and Sons

The inner workings of a person’s social circle that tether people together can be both
beautiful and layered or complicated and painful. Local nonprofit Voices in Alliance
presents their latest play, Mothers and Sons, a play that shows an intimate glimpse into the lives of four individuals and the ties that bind them together.

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October 31st, 2025

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the Omaha Symphony

A celebration of both death and life, Día de los Muertos is a vibrant holiday that honors lost loved ones. The Omaha Symphony will be hosting their own celebrations with their upcoming Día de los Muertos concert November 1 at the Holland Center, beginning at 2 p.m.

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

October 30th, 2025

Pass the Popcorn: Exploring the Worlds of Guillermo del Toro

Film Streams pairs Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth and Frankenstein for this week’s Pass the Popcorn, exploring the director’s signature blend of fantasy, emotion, and the humanity within monsters.

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Día de los Muertos Altar photo

October 29th, 2025

South Omaha Immigrant History Museum: Día de los Muertos Altar

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Latino holiday that celebrates the lives and memories of those who have passed on.

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Violinist Cristian Fatu and pianist Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich pose together, smiling confidently before their performance.

October 28th, 2025

Vesper Concerts Continues Tradition with Returning Violinist Cristian Fatu

Romanian violinist Cristian Fatu returns to Omaha for Vesper Concerts on Nov. 7, performing a program that celebrates artistry, connection, and world-class chamber music.

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