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Welcome to the KVNO Arts Calendar!

 — dedicated to promoting the growth and appreciation of the arts in the Omaha community.

On Writing Presents: Rob Urbinati

Benson Theatre 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, United States

Every 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

On Writing Presents: Allana Pommier

Benson Theatre 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, United States

Every 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 States

Join 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 States

A 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 States

Nikki 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 States

Every 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 States

The 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 States

The 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 States

The 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

Lovers in Auschwitz by Keren Blankfeld

Criss Library 6401 S University Dr Rd N, Omaha, NE, United States

You are invited to hear Keren share about her work behind the incredible true story of two Holocaust survivors who fell in love in Auschwitz during World War II only to be separated upon liberation and lead remarkable lives apart following the war—and then find each other again more than 70 years later.

Free
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