Arts Today
June 12th, 2023
‘Omaha Symphonic Chorus’ Fundraiser
The Omaha Symphonic Chorus has been around since 1946. It was founded as the Apollo Club by the UNO Dean of the School of Music of that time and about 50 years ago it changed name. Omaha Symphonic Choir Fundraiser Gala on July 15, 2023 at The Sons of Italy Hall.
June 9th, 2023
‘Respect’ is Back at The Community Playhouse
‘Respect’ is the last show of this season, and The Community Playhouse typically casts local actors. All the actors for this production are from Omaha and 3 are returning actors.
June 7th, 2023
Monthly Book Review by Shelly Mutum, Owner of The ‘Next Chapter Bookstore’
Shelly Mutum grew up reading books at the bookstore her family owned in Hastings Nebraska, and she has always loved books.
June 6th, 2023
Durham Museum Honors Memorial Park
On June 5, 1948, one day before the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, the citizens of Omaha welcomed President Harry S. Truman to formally dedicate the World War II Memorial Park to the people of Douglas County.
June 5th, 2023
‘Three Women of Music’ From Nebraska to Chihuahua
Tres Mujeres de Musica or Three Women of Music, is an educational and cultural connection between the Midwest and three different places in Mexico. The Ideas came about one day while Valle-Lucero and Unger were practicing in her living room.
June 2nd, 2023
The Omaha Symphony Ends Its Season This Weekend
Maestro Ankush Kumar Bahl is finishing his second season with the Omaha Symphony. He describes it as a growing relationship between the symphony and the community.
May 31st, 2023
The ‘Kobzar’s Prayer’ For a Country in Crisis
Yuriy Fedynsky is a Ukrainian-American composer. He grew up in Indiana, and his mother and grandparents came from Ukraine. When he was 16, Fedynsky made it to “The Music Camp Kobzarska Sich” in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, and became highly interested in the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus.
May 30th, 2023
UNO Bands Hosts 5th Annual Conducting Workshop
UNO Bands hosts an annual workshop to enrich the communication skills of area conductors.
May 24th, 2023
Rededicating Memorial Park on its 75th anniversary
Kissing Sailor Statue (aka “Unconditional Surrender” or “Embracing Peace”)is a temporary installation, and it will be here until November 15th of this year. On June fourth there will be a re-dedication of the memorial with the new plaza. 75 years ago, US President Harry Truman inaugurated the park.