Welcome to the KVNO Arts Calendar!
— dedicated to promoting the growth and appreciation of the arts in the Omaha community.
The Great Leap
Bluebarn Theater 1106 So 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesWhen a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Wycliffe Gordon
Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, United StatesJazz Journalists Association named Wycliffe Gordon 2020 “Trombonist of the Year” for the record breaking 13th time
“Meet me at the fence ok bye” by Leslie Diuguid
The Union for Contemporary Art 2423 North 24th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesCome see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024.
Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 724 S. 12th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesNeo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with materials bearing complex histories.
Paolo Arao: Reverberations
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 724 S. 12th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesPaolo Arao makes sewn paintings, weavings, and site-responsive installations that are rooted in geometric abstraction. This exhibition will showcase Arao’s work over the past 5 years including work he began while a resident at Bemis Center in the spring of 2020 as well as site-specific installations utilizing the architecture of Bemis Center’s galleries.
Hometown Heroes Exhibit
Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United StatesEmbark on a captivating exploration of Council Bluffs' artistic heritage with "Hometown Heroes," an immersive exhibition celebrating the exceptional creators who have defined our city's cultural landscape.
Basket Weaving
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesLearn the basics of basket weaving and create a functional basket
PACE | Youth Ceramics
Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United StatesDoes your child dream of turning a lump of clay into a magical mug or a funky figurine? In this our youth ceramics classes, your imagination will take center stage as you explore the wonderful world of clay!
Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds
The Rose Theater 2001 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, United StatesBased on a story by Cedella Marley
Music & Lyrics by Bob Marley
Adapted for the stage by Michael J. Bobbitt
Arrangements, Orchestrations, Additional Music & Lyrics by John L. Cornelius, II
In Conversation: Curator Camilo Sanchez and Artists Paolo Arao and Ron Norsworthy
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 724 S. 12th Street, Omaha, NE, United Statesoin a conversation with Camilo Sanchez, Curator of Exhibitions at the International Quilt Museum and exhibiting artists Paolo Arao and Ron Norsworthy moderated by Rachel Adams, Chief Curator and Director of Programs at Bemis Center.
PACE | Youth Painting
Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United StatesCalling all budding Picassos and Monets! Dive into a world of vibrant colors and endless possibilities in our youth painting classes designed specifically for young artists.