Get to Know Your Unicameral: Sen. John McCollister
In a continuing series on the Nebraska State Senate focusing on Omaha-area legislators, Emily White speaks with Senator John McCollister on some issues the state faces in the near future, such as nonpartisan redistricting and renewable energy.
Road to Omaha – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Omaha, NE – On today’s episode of “Road to Omaha,” KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke with Oral Roberts head coach Ryan Folmar.
The Generator Series Presents ‘Wailing’ at Kaneko
Omaha, NE—Omaha Under the Radar has been at the forefront of the city’s contemporary and experimental music scene for the last several years, but it has expanded beyond its regular summer schedule. Kaneko has opened its facilities for regular events throughout the year, Soundry, a workshop for hobbyist musicians, and the Generator Series which returns tonight with Wailing.
UNO’s Heartland Philharmonic performs Annual Haunt-cert this Sunday with New Director
By Melissa Dundis
DR BROOKS: “Being the new Director of Orchestra’s here at UNO, I knew there was a tradition of this annual Huant-cert, it took me a few months to get used to saying “Huant-cert”, but now I’m used to it so it sounds like a normal thing, a normal word and people look at me strange now.”
UNO Theatre Opens Season with ‘The Clearing’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Ireland, 1652. King Charles is dead and Oliver Cromwell rules, begining his crusade against Catholicism in the isles. For Irish Catholics, this policy meant nothing short of ethnic cleansing, and landowners were banished to Connaught, a barren, unforgiving part of the country.
Read MoreAmernet Quartet Visits Omaha
By Corbin Hirschhorn
This week, the Vesper Concert Series, in collaboration with the Omaha Conservatory of Music and UNO’s International Concert Series will host the acclaimed Amernet String Quartet. The ensemble has traveled the world and collaborated with some of the finest performers and composer of the day. While none of its current members are original founders, they’re part of a rich tradition, continuing the legacy that began at Julliard in the ’90s.
Read More‘Portraits of Care’ on Display at Criss Library
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Dr. Mark Gilbert might be recognized now as a figure in the medical field, but he is primarily an artist. Raised in Glasgow, Scotland, he finished a degree in the arts and worked as an artist for several years before he approached by a surgeon. The task—a temporary job painting patients.
Read MoreRenowned Acting Coach, Tom Todoroff Comes to UNO
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Tom Todoroff is a New York actor, producer, and director, but he’s probably best known now as a voice, speech and acting coach for some of the biggest names in the business—actors like Liam Neeson, Richard Gere, and Robert Wagner. And he’s good friends with local director Alexander Payne. He’ll be on UNO’s campus this Saturday and Sunday for a two-day personalized course for actors.
Read MoreInternational Concert Series: A Conversation with Kliment Krylovskiy
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Director of UNO’s School of Music Dr. Washington García interviews clarinetist Kliment Krylovskiy of the Zodiac Trio in advance of their performance Thursday, March 8th at 7:30pm at the Strauss Performing Arts Center.
