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Promotional poster for The Heritage Series presented by the Omaha Chamber Music Society.

May 8th, 2026

Heritage Concert Series Brings Intimate Chamber Music Experience to Omaha

The Heritage Concert Series in Omaha brings Classical and Romantic music into an intimate setting, creating a closer connection between performers and audiences in its third season.

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Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan

May 8th, 2026

Lofte Community Theatre Show “Making God Laugh” Portrays an Honest Depiction of Family

Making God Laugh at the Lofte Community Theatre is a heartfelt family dramedy that explores parenthood, change, and the lasting bonds between parents and children across several decades.

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Christine Burright headshot next to the

May 7th, 2026

PTP-Eurovision Is Chaos, Glitter, and Global Pop Theatre,and That’s the Point

Eurovision is part music competition, part theatrical spectacle, and part global pop experiment. With elaborate performances, unpredictable voting, and a legacy that launched acts like ABBA, the contest transforms songs into full-scale cultural moments. For newcomers, it can feel overwhelming—but that chaos is exactly the appeal.

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A stack of books with reading glasses on top, representing the “Between Two Covers” segment from The Next Chapter bookstore.

May 6th, 2026

What Local Readers Are Turning Pages On

Today on Between Two Covers, Shelly Muton of The Next Chapter shares what her book club has been reading—and how their latest picks are sparking conversation, debate, and a renewed appetite for stories that connect personal experience with larger social themes.

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May 5th, 2026

Student Organization STAGE Provides Opportunities For Student Performers

STAGE, a student-run organization at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, is expanding theatre opportunities by hosting performances, workshops, and community collaborations for students.

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Executive Director Chris Cook posing for a portrait.

May 4th, 2026

Chris Cook and the Creative Pulse of the Bemis Center

From Florida to Omaha, Chris Cook found more than a career in the arts—he found a community that continues to shape his vision nearly 11 years later.

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Peter Millett: Gestures May 1st - September 6th

May 1st, 2026

Kaneko Presents the Work of Seattle Sculptor Peter Millett

Peter Millett is a Seattle woodwork and metalwork sculptor who experiments with the structure and form of geometric shapes.

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

April 30th, 2026

Jazz on a Summer’s Day Returns to the Big Screen at Film Streams

A landmark concert film from 1959 captures the spirit of the Newport Jazz Festival—and it’s back in theaters this May.

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Promotional image for “Connections” art exhibit featuring works by three local artists with medical backgrounds, displayed at the JCC Gallery.

April 29th, 2026

When the White Coats Came Off, the Art Began

Cindy Rae Mathiasen is a painter inspired by nature. Jennifer Larsen is a poet and former chief of endocrinology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Elizabeth Pfeffer has been making quilts for over 40 years, starting long before she thought of it as art. All three are busier than ever.

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