Arts Today
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
September 23rd, 2025
Glass Ceiling Breaker JoAnn Falletta Brings Grammy-Winning Leadership to Omaha Symphony (PT-1)
The first woman to lead a major American orchestra takes on a new role as Principal Guest Conductor. Her journey from a 7-year-old with a guitar to Grammy winner began with one transformative concert at Carnegie Hall.
September 22nd, 2025
Cinemateca’s Festival Brings Latin American Cinema to Omaha
The biennial festival showcases films from Spain, Latin America and Latino communities. Now in its ninth edition, Cinemateca creates space for underrepresented voices in Nebraska’s film landscape.
September 19th, 2025
Nebraska’s Brownville Village Theatre Brings Professional Drama to Small Town
Artistic director Rachel Curtiss returned to the historic venue where she once performed as a college student. The theatre’s next production features a UNO playwright’s work about women’s friendships.