Arts Today
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.
September 18th, 2025
Dundee Theater Marks Centennial with ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Screening
The “Dundee Hundee” series celebrates 100 years with films from different decades.
September 17th, 2025
UNO Writers Workshop Brings Fresh Picks fro Between Two Covers
The UNO Writers Workshop shares two standout book recommendations in this month’s edition of Between Two Covers.
September 16th, 2025
Cult Classic Musical Grease Hits The Playhouse Stage
The Omaha Community Playhouse is shaking up the local theater scene with its lively new production of Grease. This cult-classic, 1950s-inspired musical takes audiences back to the golden era of […]
September 15th, 2025
Otis Twelve’s Story Returns to the Spotlight in New Documentary
A new film captures the legacy of Omaha cult band Ogden Edsel and the voice behind KVNO’s Morning Classics. The documentary premieres Sept. 19–20 at the Blackstone Theater.
September 12th, 2025
Vesper Concerts Presents The Moanin’ Frogs
Saxophone sextet The Moanin’ Frogs kicks off Vesper Concerts’ 37th season, blending multiple genres in one show. The performance begins at 7 p.m. Friday the 12th.
September 11th, 2025
British TV Finds New Fans Across the Pond, Especially in Comedy
Once thought too dry for American tastes, British comedies like Fleabag and Cunk on Earth are winning over U.S. audiences on streaming platforms.