Local Author Celebration Series: Charles Kelly
Joslyn Castle 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, United StatesCastle & Cathedral District presents: Local Author Celebration Series, featuring “Grace Humiston and the Vanishing” by Charles Kelly
Free
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Welcome to the KVNO Arts Calendar!
— dedicated to promoting the growth and appreciation of the arts in the Omaha community.
Literature
Opera in Conversation | After the Curtain Call: A Poetry Response
Joslyn Castle 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin local poets who, after seeing the opera, will write and perform a poem to launch conversations reflecting on El último sueño de Frida y Diego. They will share their experience of the production and connections to their own artistic practice, while encouraging the audience to share their reflections from the opera.
Free
On Writing Presents: Rob Urbinati
Benson Theatre 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, United StatesEvery Second Tuesday of the Month join us in the lobby, alongside our partner The Book Nook, and participate in an engaging live reading with a local or nationally recognized writer, playwright, or poet. Peruse the curated offerings from the Book Nook, have a drink, and stay for the Q and A.
Free
AFTER ITALY: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage, Book Launch
The Bookworm 2501 S 90th St #111, Omaha, NE, United StatesLocal writer and UNO professor reading from her new book.
Free
On Writing Presents: Allana Pommier
Benson Theatre 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, United StatesEvery Second Tuesday of the Month join us in the lobby, alongside our partner The Book Nook, and participate in an engaging live reading with a local or nationally recognized writer, playwright, or poet. Peruse the curated offerings from the Book Nook, have a drink, and stay for the Q and A.
Free
Soul Sessions Presents: Midwest Poetry Vibe 2024
Benson Theatre 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin us for a Benson Theatre and Soul Sessions collaboration! The MidWest Poetry Vibe is back for an amazing experience in 2024. This open mic poetry event has been a must attend event since 2008 with live music, poets, artists, and the host that brings it all together “Slim Tweezy”. Get there early to sign up to perform and let’s enjoy this great atmosphere provided by The Black Swan Theory and host. “It’s a vibe, y'all!”
$20
Supremed: a poetry and prose reading
Grapefruit Records 1125 Jackson St Suite 5, Omaha, NE, United StatesA literary reading at a music store, curated by Danilo Thomas and UNO professors AB Gorham and Teresa Carmody.
Carmody will be reviewing Gerard's new book for Between Two Covers.
Free
Lunch for the Girls Featuring Poet & Author Nikki Giovanni
CHI Health Center 455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE, United StatesNikki Giovanni is a "living legend" and one of the most famous US poets. She rose to fame in the late 1960s as part of the Black Arts Movement, using inspiration from her African heritage to present the Black experience in America. Her work explores race, gender, sexuality, and the African American family and she has dedicated herself to uplifting other Black writers, especially Black women writers. She has taught at many universities, including Rutgers, The Ohio State University, Queens College (City University of New York), and Virginia Tech.
$100
On Writing Presents: Peggy Jones
Benson Theatre 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, United StatesEvery second Tuesday of the month, join us in the BT lobby for an intimate conversation and reading with local authors of all disciplines from poetry to plays and more.
Free
Reading: Lee Ann Roripaugh
UNO Art Gallery Weber Fine Arts Building, 6505 University Dr S, Omaha, NE, United StatesThe Writer's Workshop Reading Series brings nationally-recognized contemporary writers to Omaha. Books by WWRS writers are often featured on Between Two Covers, including Roripaugh's latest collection of short stories.
Free
Reading: John Copenhaver
UNO Art Gallery Weber Fine Arts Building, 6505 University Dr S, Omaha, NE, United StatesThe Writer's Workshop Reading Series brings nationally recognized contemporary writers to Omaha. Books by WWRS writers are often featured on Between Two Covers, which airs on KVNO.
This year's line up celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media.
Free
Reading: Lisa Fay Coutley
UNO Art Gallery Weber Fine Arts Building, 6505 University Dr S, Omaha, NE, United StatesThe Writer's Workshop Reading Series brings nationally recognized contemporary writers to Omaha. Books by WWRS writers are often featured on Between Two Covers, which airs on KVNO.
This year's lineup also celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media.
Free