‘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.
‘Red Summer’ Opens Bluebarn’s Season
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Bluebarn Theatre opens its 31st season with a somber, yet enlightening story from Omaha’s history. Red Summer, by playwright and novelist Beaufield Berry brings to the stage the life of Will Brown, who was tragically lynched in this city 100 years ago. Berry’s play is not just about the brutality of Brown’s murder, however, examining his life and relationships during a complicated time in America’s history.
Get to Know Your Unicameral: Sen. John McCollister
By Emily White
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.
Read More‘Dvorak’s New World,’ Omaha Symphony
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha Lit Fest Returns
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Omaha Lit Fest, an annual event that welcomes writers and readers from across the country is returning this weekend. Originally created by area novelist Timothy Schaffert, the event had been on hiatus but revived by Ted and Nicole Wheeler of the Dundee Company Roving Book Store.
Cantus Arrives in Omaha, ‘One Giant Leap’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Cantus, one of the nation’s premier men’s vocal ensembles will perform at UNO this Thursday. The Twin Cities based group’s diverse repertoire delights many different audiences, featuring classical, contemporary, and pop selections. They’ve performed at some of the country’s finest venues, been awarded some of the most prestigious grants, and have been heard on national radio programs like NPR’s Tiny Desk and APM’s Performance Today. Entering their 25th year, this season’s tour begins here in Omaha.
Artist’s Coop Opens ‘Charmingly Twisted’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Tonight, the Artist Cooperative Gallery will open their next exhibition, Charmingly Twisted, featuring Jean Welborn and Cindy Rae Mathiasen.
