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

October 2nd, 2025

Film Streams Presents Two Documentaries on Censorship and Racial Justice

‘The Librarians’ and ‘My Omaha’ offer Omaha audiences opportunities for dialogue and reflection. Both films screen this month with post-screening discussions.

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A “Between Two Covers” segment poster is displayed at The Bookworm bookstore, surrounded by bookshelves and reading displays.

October 1st, 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Recommendations from The Bookworm

Carl Erickson shares four powerful reads by Latino authors celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. From debut fiction to poetry and memoir, these books explore identity, connection, and the borderlands.

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A promotional image showing the titles of both Solace & Recovery Exhibitions, bordered by art from the exhibitions.

September 30th, 2025

Explore Identity and Strength with New UNO Exhibitions

The University of Nebraska Omaha’s Art Gallery and Criss Library are highlighting themes of identity, community and growth with their two newest exhibitions, Solace in Painting.

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Exterior view of the Holland Center on a bright day, photographed by Tom Kessler.

September 29th, 2025

Holland Center Marks 20 Years as World-Class Omaha Cultural Hub

The performing arts venue celebrates Friday with community concert featuring 400 local artists. Industry experts compare the facility to Carnegie Hall and international concert halls.

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Christine Burright headshot next to the

September 25th, 2025

‘Shrinking’ Gets Emmy Snub Despite Excellence

UNO graduate Christine Burright champions the Apple TV+ series in her weekly ‘Pass the Popcorn’ segment. The dramedy starring Jason Segel tackles grief with both humor and emotional honesty.

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Grammy-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta leading an orchestra with focused intensity, baton raised mid-gesture as she directs musicians during a performance.

September 24th, 2025

Falletta Takes Dual Role Guiding Omaha Symphony Through Leadership Search (PT-2)

Grammy-winning conductor serves as Principal Guest Conductor and Artistic Advisor during music director search. This weekend’s concert features pianist George Li’s Omaha debut.

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