KVNO

Yoga in the Garden
2024-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Breathe, get grounded, and enjoy gentle balancing & stretching movement in this Hatha Yoga class that honors the seasons. Take the time to unwind and treat your senses to the beauty of Lauritzen Gardens — a wonderful mid-week break for body, mind, and spirit. All levels and everybody welcome.
Bring whatever props (i.e., pillow, mat, cork blocks, bolster, eye-mask, blanket) that you feel are necessary in making your practice the most comfortable it can possibly be.
$15, $10 for garden members. Pre-registration is required.

North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2024-10-02 19:00 - 22:00 | North Omaha Music Academy, 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
North Omaha Music and Arts hosts free weekly gatherings with live band performances, followed by open sessions where all musicians, MCs, and vocalists are invited to participate or sit in.
At our sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other local artists who share your passion for music. Our live shows kick off the evening, setting the tone for a night of creativity and collaboration. After the show, we open up the floor for jam sessions, where you can showcase your skills and improvise with other talented musicians.

Mondays are devoted to jazz, and whether you’re a seasoned jazz player or just starting to explore the genre, our sessions are the perfect place to hone your skills and connect with other jazz enthusiasts.

On Wednesdays, we shift our focus to contemporary, cutting-edge music, providing a space for musicians and vocalists to explore and experiment with new sounds and styles.

Jersey Boys
2024-10-02 19:30, 2024-10-03 19:30, 2024-10-04 19:30, 2024-10-05 19:30 | Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, 68132
Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice | Music by Bob Gaudio | Lyrics by Bob Crewe
Sept. 13 – Oct. 13, 2024
Hawks Mainstage Theatre
Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical, Jersey Boys is the jukebox sensation that takes you behind-the-scenes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—their rise, tough times, personal clashes and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. With greatest hits such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” don’t miss the regional premiere of this international musical phenomenon.
Disclaimer: Contains adult language.

Reading: Lisa Fay Coutley
2024-10-02 19:30 - 20:30 | UNO Art Gallery, Weber Fine Arts Building, 6505 University Dr S, Omaha, NE, 68182, United States
This free reading features celebrated poet and writer, Lisa Fay Coutley.
Lisa Fay Coutley is the author of HOST (Wisconsin Poetry Series, 2024), tether (Black Lawrence Press, 2020), Errata (Southern Illinois University, 2015), winner of the Crab Orchard Series in Poetry Open Competition, In the Carnival of Breathing (BLP, 2011), winner of the Black River Chapbook Competition, and Small Girl: Micromemoirs (Harbor Editions, 2024). She is also the editor of the grief anthology In the Tempered Dark: Contemporary Poets Transcending Elegy (BLP, 2024). Her poetry has been awarded an NEA Fellowship, an Academy of American Poets Levis Prize, chosen by Dana Levin, and the 2021 Gulf Coast Poetry Prize, selected by Natalie Diaz. Recent prose & poetry appears in the Academy of American Poets Poem-a-Day, Barrelhouse, Brevity, Copper Nickel, Massachusetts Review, North American Review, and on The Slowdown. She is an Associate Professor of Poetry & CNF in the Writer’s Workshop at the University of Nebraska Omaha.

PACE | New Masters
2024-10-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Pottawamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment (PACE), 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503, United States
We welcome you to the 2024 PACE New Masters.
Feel free to tour all the featured 40+ local professional photographers depicting realistic landscapes, figures, and portraits.
Join us on Opening Night, Friday, May 24 to see who is named this years’ “PACE New Master!”
Exhibit runs through May 24 – Sep 28, 2024
FREE to the public on Fridays from 6-9PM & Saturdays from 12-4PM.

Lil' Sprouts: Symmetry in the Garden
2024-10-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Lauritzen Gardens is a magical environment for children (pre-K, ages 3-5) and adults to explore and learn in together. In Lil’ Sprouts, participants work together and engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature with your child or grandchild.
Have you ever noticed how a succulent’s leaves are the same on both sides? Join us to learn about symmetry in natuer and then on a walk to discover symmetrical life in the garden.
$18, $8 for garden members. Each registration is good for one child and one adult. Pre-registration is required.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert
2024-10-03 19:00 | Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Swing into the next dimension of entertainment with SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE.

Watch Miles and the gang do their thing on a huge HD screen and experience the movie soundtrack brought to life! While the Spider Society shares a spotlight with a full live orchestra, a skilled scratch DJ, and a bunch of percussion and electronic instruments, you’ll feel like you’re caught in the web of the action, too!

In SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Miles Morales, teams up with Gwen Stacy for an interdimensional adventure like no other. As they journey across the Multiverse, they encounter the Spider Society, a team dedicated to protecting reality itself. But when a new threat divides the heroes, Miles must navigate this web of challenges alone, determined to protect those he holds dear.

Don’t miss the chance to unleash your inner hero and immerse yourself in an adventure like no other. It’s a thrilling, web-slinging ride packed with action, heart, and live music!

Millard North High School Orchestra Concert
2024-10-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Millard North High School, 1010 S. 144 St, Omaha, NE, 68154, United States
Millard North High School Orchestra performs works that would be instantly recognizable to the KVNO audience. Our students are committed musicians who play at a high level and have a great time performing! Because our concerts are free and open to the public, it’s a great way for community members to come out and support students doing something they love. Plus, there’s refreshments after every concert!

Celtic Thunder - Odyssey Tour
2024-10-03 19:30 | Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Celtic Thunder is a popular multi-generational Irish vocal ensemble and stage show combining traditional Irish folk roots with more contemporary sounds. Emerging in 2008, the production has yielded dozens of platinum-selling albums and videos over the years, including Heritage (2011), Voyage (2012), and Homeland (2021). Celtic Thunder has occasionally explored music outside of the folk idiom with forays into Broadway musicals, pop, rock, and holiday standards.

Wicked Plants by Carmen McCullough
2024-10-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
October 4 through November 12
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On the gallery walls in the visitor and education center
Included with paid admission or garden membership. $15 + tax, $9 + tax for ages 3-12, free for ages 2 and under.
Inspired by Lauritzen Gardens’ exhibit Wicked Plants, this collection of mixed media works reflects the dark obsession of a curious botanist logging sketches, photos, handwritten notes, and various ephemera in their research journal. From nightshade to hemlock, you’ll see species that are beautiful and sometimes helpful, but can also cause discomfort, pain, and even death.

The Girl on the Train
2024-10-04 19:00 | Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W Mission Ave, Bellevue, 68005, United States
Auditions will be at Bellevue Little Theatre
203 W Mission Ave, Bellevue, NE 68005
November 3: 2PM
November 4: 7PM
Production runs January 31-February 16, 2025; Fridays-Sundays
Rehearsals will begin in January, with possible 1 on 1 coaching in December
​Director: Mackenzie Zielke Please direct questions to bellevuelittletheatre@gmail.com
Details may be found on our web site theblt.org . An audition form is also available there, and may be filled out and brought to auditions.
Production is in need of adult actors, ages 21+, of any gender or ethnicity. BIPOC are especially encouraged to audition. Please be prepared to read from the script.
About the Play:
A new stage adaptation based on Paula Hawkins’ international bestseller and the blockbuster DreamWorks film, The Girl on the Train is a gripping mystery/suspense thriller.
​Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.

Character Descriptions:
Rachel Watson
Gender: Female
Playing age: 30-40
Accent: British
Appearance: Any ethnicity and body type.
Content: Rachel will be required to kiss Scott and Tom. She spends a lot of the show drunk (but functional), and will be both the target and aggressor of physical and emotional aggression.
Rachel is the titular girl on the train. We meet her at a low point in her life, where she has divorced from her ex-husband Tom, after being unable to conceive a child. Rachel drinks alcohol excessively throughout the day, and is practiced at hiding her alcoholism, although that does not often work. Rachel is a mentally and physically challenging role, which will require a lot from the actor. She will be in most scenes, and very rarely leaves the stage.
Megan Hipwell
Gender: Female
Playing age: 25-35
Accent: British
Appearance: Any ethnicity and body type.
Content: Megan will be required to kiss Scott and Kamal. She will be the target of physical violence and discuss sensitive content matters around child loss.
Megan Hipwell is the girl Rachel wants to be. She’s a beautiful hipster who looks like she has the world at her feet, a woman that other women want to be, and one that men easily fall in love with. Despite appearances, Megan is unhappy in life, and often seeks comfort and excitement with men she shouldn’t be with.
Anna Watson
Gender: Female
Playing age: 25-35
Accent: British
Appearance: Any ethnicity and body type
Content: The role of Anna does not require any intimacy, and she is not the target of physical violence.
Anna is Tom’s new wife, who he had an affair with before leaving Rachel. Anna’s main priority is protecting her marriage and her baby, but she is able to stand her ground and make hard decisions when the time comes.
D.I Gaskill
Gender: Any
Playing age: Any
Accent: British
Appearance: Any ethnicity and body type
Content: The role of D.I Gaskill does not require any intimacy, and they are not the target of physical violence.
D.I Gaskill is the lead detective on Megan Hipwell’s case, and the only truly objective person in the show. They spend a lot of time with all the characters, getting mixed up in their lives, and trying to unpick the truth between them. They’re experienced and authoritative, but sometimes lose their patience with Rachel’s half truths.
Tom Watson
Gender: Male
Playing age: 30-40
Accent: British
Appearance: Any ethnicity and body type
Content: Tom is required to kiss Rachel and be physically aggressive with her.
Tom is Rachel’s ex-husband, who is now married to Anna. They have a baby, Evie. He is very charming and uses this to his advantage to attract women. Tom is central to Rachel’s story, as his emotional abuse and narcissism (which is hidden behind his charm and outward kindness) destabilised Rachel’s sense of self. He is a complex character to play, and pivotal to the play’s twist.
Scott Hipwell
Gender: Male
Playing age: 25-35
Accent: British
Appearance: Any ethnicity and body type.
Content: Scott will be required to kiss Rachel and Megan, and be physically aggressive with both of them.
Scott is Megan’s husband. He is very possessive of Megan, and after finding out about her infidelity, threatens to kill her, which makes him a prime suspect in her disappearance. Scott has a short temper, and is aggressive with both Rachel and Megan.
Kamal Abdic
Gender: Male
Playing age: Any
Accent: British, but perhaps with a slight accent (to be decided)
Appearance: Kamal is of Bosnian heritage, and is incorrectly referred to as ‘Asian’-looking in the play, Any body type.
Content: Kamal will be required to kiss Megan.
Kamal is Megan’s therapist, and has been helping her to work through her troubled past and find her sense of self. He has a short, but impactful romantic relationship with Megan, which he ends after regretting the unethical infringement. He is reserved and professional, but portrays a fatherly kindness and calm.

säje
2024-10-04 19:30 | Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
säje (rhymes with “beige”) is a dynamic GRAMMY® award winning supergroup formed by vocalists Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlage. Renowned for their individual solo careers, they unite to explore original material and reimagine contemporary classics, delivering a mesmerizing blend of jazz and innovation.

When a jazz ensemble earns a GRAMMY Award® nomination with its very first song, you know something special is happening. ‘Magic’ is the word that often comes up when säje discusses their founding and evolution, especially when recalling the story behind their first single, “Desert Song.” During a retreat in Palm Springs, they forged stronger bonds and experienced a creative breakthrough, which later fueled their performance at the Jazz Education Network Conference in New Orleans. This led them to swiftly craft an entire set of new material, much of which comprises their debut album. This album, featuring original compositions, reimagined jazz classics, and inventive covers, showcases their boundary-breaking approach to music. With guest appearances from acclaimed artists like Jacob Collier and Terri Lyne Carrington, säje’s debut redefined the boundaries of vocal ensemble music.

When you look at the accomplishments of the women in säje, their individual virtuosity and singular chemistry makes a lot of sense. Erin Bentlage has been featured on albums by Jacob Collier (Djesse Vol. 3), Kiefer (When There’s Love Around), Kate McGarry (What To Wear In The Dark), and Amber Navran (their collaboration Golden Light). Amanda Taylor is a Grammy-nominated arranger known for her work with leading vocal ensembles, including Groove for Thought, The Manhattan Transfer, Chanticleer, and Kings Return. Johnaye Kendrick has honed a deep repertoire of originals and inventively arranged standards, jazz tunes and contemporary pop songs, having released two albums on her record label johnygirl, 2014’s Here, and 2018’s acclaimed Flying. Sara Gazarek is a two-time GRAMMY® nominee for her solo albums and is widely considered one of her generation’s definitive jazz vocalists. With multiple awards, nominations and critical acclaim this early in their artistic journey, säje is poised to shine on the international stage with their debut album, paving the way for other singers to explore new sonic and emotional territories.

Andrew Santino: Freeze Peach Tour
2024-10-04 19:30 | Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Doors at 6:30 PM | Show at 7:30 PM
Preordered parking available at the National Indemnity Garage @ 322 N 12th Street – preorder through ParkWhiz in advance!
Clear bags up to 12x6x12” or small clutches 6.5×4.5″
Cashless payments only

Upgrade your night and enjoy happy hour pricing on food and drink in the Steelhouse Club Lounge!

A ticket is required for entry
Add-on the “Fast Lane + Happy Hour Package” at checkout
Add-on is limited to 75 people
Get in 90 minutes before doors open

Young Frankenstein
2024-10-04 19:30, 2024-10-05 19:30 | Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W Mission Ave, Bellevue, 68005, United States
From L-R

Debbie Cline (Frau Blucher), Donovan Carr (Igor), Hannah Post (Inga), Adam Fulbright (Dr. Frankenstein)

Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W. Mission in Olde Towne Bellevue will open its 56th season with the musical ‘Young Frankenstein’ on Friday, Sept. 13, closing on Sunday, Sept. 29. Performances will begin at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings and 2 pm on Sunday.

On opening night ‘Friday the 13th’ the BLT will offer free wine and cheese to all adults attending. The theatre also invites all those attending to come in costume for this opening night celebration. All those in costume will receive a free raffle ticket for the basket raffle which will be held at the close of intermission.

On Sept 27, a Friday evening, we will have ASL interpreters for the hearing impaired.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students with id. Reservations are requested and may be made by visiting blt.simpletix.com

Season ticket reservations may be obtained by calling 402-413-8945.

This adult musical follows the grandson of Dr. Frankenstein as he visits Transylvania following the death of his grandfather, the creator of the monster Frankenstein. The young man soon casts aside his determination to never become involved in his grandfather’s research and revisits his research. The results are funny and alarming.

NOTE—THIS IS AN ADULT MUSICAL WITH ADULT SITUATIONS–NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN

The musical, based on the Mel Brooks film which was released in 1974 follows the story closely. Mary Shelly ‘created’ the original book on which the film was based. The clever combining of Shelley’s book and Mel Brooks’ film produce an evening of delightful adult musical entertainment.

Cast and staff are below.

Donovan Carr
Chloe Rosman
Hannah Post
Debbie Cline
John Arnsdorff
John Morrissey
Benjiman Pettiford
Evan Wohlers
Kara Penniston
Sara Scheidies
Jacob Goetz
Kevin Bray
Emily Stover
Julie Stanfill
Eric Henery-Cavanaugh
Audrey Saucier
Steve Knox
Riley Pope
Jonny Peplow
Phyllis Cremonini
Carli Tomac
Chris Latta
Dennis Stessman
Suzanne Birnley
Brooke Jones
Brandy Prettyman

Director- Todd Uhrmacher
Music Director- D. Laureen Pickle
Choreographer- Debbie Massey-Schneweis
Stage Manager/Props- Jenny Cupak- Carroll
Assistant Stage Manager- Trey Kelly
Scenic and Lighting Design- Joey Lorincz
Costume Designer- Leah Skorupa-Metzger

Sound Designer – Joe Mokrycki

Jitterbugs' Night Out
2024-10-04 20:00 - 23:59 | Eagles Ballroom, 201 S 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Jitterbugs’ Night Out, or as we like to call it, JNO, has been home to Omaha Jitterbugs’ since 2001.
On average 130 people come to JNO each week, and it’s one of Omaha’s longest-running weekly events.
Masks are optional at JNO.
You don’t need to bring a partner. The weekly beginning dance lesson is from 8:15 – 9:00 and you can choose to rotate partners throughout the lesson or stick with the partner you came with. Then the DJ plays swingin’ tunes for social dancing from 9 p.m. until midnight, so ask people to dance! Check our calendar for nights with live music. Our instructors and DJs are volunteers with JIVE who have completed training.
Dressing sharp is encouraged! But you’ll see people in t-shirts, jeans, dresses, and suits. For special events and live music nights, people tend to dress nicer.
We’ve created a diverse and welcoming community: smoke-free, drug-free, and all ages are welcome. Children younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Most nights more than 100 people attend. While the highest percentage of people attending are aged 19–39, dancers range from middle and high school students to retirees in their 70s and above. Check out our Code of Conduct.
You can bring in your own food and bottle for water. We provide free water because you WILL get thirsty. A full bar is available downstairs.
Join us for the Birthday Jam! After the announcements, around 10:15 pm, we gather in a circle on the dance floor and those who have a birthday (or graduation, or are newly engaged, or any special occasion!) stand in the middle. A song is played and different partners jump in to dance with you for a bit.
If you’d like to have a party during JNO, you are welcome! We suggest showing up at 8:00 pm if you need to set up a table for your party.
No party fees are charged.
For discounted entrance, learn about volunteering with JIVE!

Acapella Omaha Fall Concert
2024-10-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Marian High School, 7400 Military Ave, Omaha, NE, 68134, United States
Acapella Omaha Chorus’ fall show. Tickets required.

Wicked Plants Display
2024-10-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
On display October 5 through November 2
Wicked Plants features living specimens of some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom. While there are far more heroes than villains in the botanical world, some plants are REALLY wicked. This display will showcase plants from our collection that poison, paralyze, puncture, intoxicate, eat flesh, and otherwise offend, some of which we commonly grow in our homes and gardens. Look at our diabolical specimens, learn how some plants earn their bad reputations, and discover the dark side of the plant world.
Included with paid garden admission ($15 + tax, $9 + tax for ages 3-12) or membership. Advance timed tickets are not required, but are available for purchase and expedite the entry process.
This event runs from 05 Oct 2024 through 02 Nov 2024 from 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Bonsai Workshop
2024-10-05 10:30 - 12:30 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
If you are new to bonsai or want to get started, this workshop is for you! Each participant will receive a plant specimen, a pot with soil, and will learn how to perfect and maintain their bonsai plant.
This workshop is led by recognized bonsai artist, Max Miller. Presented by the Nebraska Bonsai Society.
Pre-registration is required one week prior to the class. $95, $85 for garden members.

Poetry & Music Writing Workshop
2024-10-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Presented as part of Art-tastic Saturdays at the Joslyn Art Museum and facilitated by Nebraska Writers Collective Teaching Artists, this workshop will help you understand the connection between poems and songs, and focus on adding musicality to your writing. The workshop covers a variety of poetical devices such as Alliteration, Assonance, Consonance, Anaphora and others and shows how these devices make a piece of writing more sonically pleasing.
The workshop will add an additional layer of understanding for those who are interested in participating in the Poetry & Music Project.
This workshop is recommended for students in 4th grade and above.
The workshop is free,but advance registration is requested.

PACE | Youth Painting
2024-10-05 14:30 - 16:00 | Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Calling 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.
What They’ll Explore:

Mastering the brush: Learn different brushstrokes and techniques to create textures, patterns, and stunning effects on your canvas.
Color magic: Discover the joy of mixing colors and creating their own unique palettes.
From abstract to realistic: Explore different painting styles, from abstract expressionism to still life realism, and find their own artistic voice.
Acrylic adventures: Experiment with acrylic paints, a versatile medium perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

More Than Just Painting:

Develop your creativity and imagination as you translate your ideas and emotions onto canvas.
Learn about famous artists and their techniques, and draw inspiration from their masterpieces.
Discover the power of color and how it can evoke different moods and feelings.
Make new friends and share your artistic journey with other young painters.

Take home:

Your own beautiful paintings, each a unique expression of your creativity.
A newfound confidence in your artistic abilities and a love for painting.
Memories of a fun and inspiring learning experience.

Night Skies at Laurtizen Gardens
2024-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Join the Omaha Astronomical Society in viewing the night skies at Lauritzen Gardens. This program includes a tram ride out to the rose garden and a viewing of the gorgeous night sky using the Omaha Astronomical Society’s telescopes. Participants can observe faint deep-sky objects, planets, and the moon in the darkness of the garden.
Pre-registration is required. $30, $20 for garden members.
