Arts News Archive - Page 8 of 76

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.

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.

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.

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.

JoAnn Falletta conducting the Omaha Symphony, poised with baton in hand during a performance.

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.

Attendees socialize in the lobby before the final screening of the Cinemateca Film Festival.

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.

Rachel Curtiss poses confidently inside the Brownville Village Theatre, reflecting her role as artistic director.

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.