‘Public Health Thank You Day’ in Nebraska
OMAHA – Without disagreeing, during the pandemic health workers have worked in the middle of exhaustion and exasperation. The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors identifies November 22 as Public Health Thank You Day.
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.
“Falletta Conducts ‘Pines of Rome'”
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony welcomes guest conductor Maestra JoAnn Falletta, and guest violinist, Blake Pouliot, for a performance this weekend in homage to Rome. Maestra Falletta, the only female conductor of a top 40 orchestra, will lead the orchestra in the works of Berlioz and Respighi.
“Marks of Genius” at Joslyn
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Joslyn Art Museum’s current exhibition, Marks of Genius, is a collection of 100 drawings from the Minneapolis Institute of Art, or MIA. It’s been on display since October, and tonight there will be a special curator gallery talk guided by Dana Cowen, Associate Curator at the Joslyn.
The collection comprises depictions of nature, portraits, allegorical pieces and abstract work. The drawings range from the 15th century to today—including pieces by some of the most renowned artists, like Degas, Matisse, Van Gogh and Andy Warhol.
Read MoreBallet Nebraska Returns with “The Nutcracker”
By Corbin Hirschhorn
For the last two months, dancers with Ballet Nebraska have been rehearsing their annual production of a holiday favorite—The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is synonymous with the season, moved each year by Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable melodies, and Alexandre Dumas’ wondrous story based on the original by German writer, E.T.A. Hoffman.
Read More22nd Annual “Christmas at the Cathedral”
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—This weekend, The Omaha Symphonic Chorus will perform their 22nd annual Christmas at the Cathedral concert at the St. Cecilia Cathedral. This time the Chorus is partnering with the Nebraska Wesleyan University Concert Choir, making an ensemble of around 150 voices.Â
Read MoreOmaha Weavers and Spinners Guild Show Tomorrow
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—This Saturday, the Omaha Weavers and Spinners Guild will host their annual Fiber Arts Show. The Guild is Omaha’s place for exchanging ideas to improve techniques in hand-weaving and hand-spinning, as well as other fiber arts, like knitting, crocheting and dyeing.
Read MoreRoomful of Teeth to Perform at Kaneko
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Dedicated to the work of living composers and music of the 21st century, The Generator Series is returning to Kaneko tonight for its third installment with choral group, Roomful of Teeth. Inspired by vocal styles from around the world, Roomful of Teeth reimagines the expressive potential of the human voice, utilizing techniques like throat singing explained Amanda DeBoer Bartlett, director of Omaha Under the Radar.
Read MoreSpring Awakening: The Directors’ Interview
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—This week, UNO Theatre will begin its run of Spring Awakening, the hit rock musical by songwriter Duncan Sheik and playwright Steven Sater. Based on the 19th century play of the same name by Frank Wedekind, Spring Awakening is the story of German adolescents struggling to understand sexual intimacy in a society that doesn’t even permit the thought of it. It won eight Tony Awards during its Broadway run, starting in 2006. As expected from any acclaimed Broadway production, the musical offers dynamic songs, choreography and engaging dialogue, but it also negotiates weighty themes, such as sexual abuse, teen pregnancy and suicide.
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