Arts Today
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.