‘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.
International Quilt Museum Hosts ‘Textile Talks’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Lincoln, NE—The International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska reopens next week, but in the meantime, they will host a virtual Textile Talk this Wednesday, July 29.
Film Streams’ SEE CHANGE, Gender Parity in Film
By Corbin Hirschhorn
If you’re sitting down to watch a new film in 2020, it’s more than likely that it is directed by a man, based on current statistics. This is something that Film Streams is hoping to change, however, with their new initiative, SEE CHANGE. The organization hopes to reach gender parity among directors of the films they program by the end of 2021.
tbd.’s Dance Club Moves Online
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Performances may be on pause, but Omaha’s tbd. Dance Collective is still hosting Dance Club. The monthly meetup group for dancers of any background has moved online.
Mother and Daughter, Following Pandemic Rules Better Than Others
By Gabriel Escalera
OMAHA – With the pandemic, some people have trouble adjusting to the new safety guidelines, but for people with ASD, understanding why some are not following the guidelines is even more confusing.
Read MoreAmerican Midwest Ballet Celebrating ‘Day of Dance’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Like most performance organizations, American Midwest Ballet has been affected by the coronavirus, but they’ve adapted by moving classes online. They will still celebrate the official Day of Dance this Saturday, offering introductory classes, a tour of their facilities, and other virtual specials.
Teacher’s Approach, Back to School 2020
By Gabriel Escalera
OMAHA – North High School teacher, is ready for “Back to School” this fall, but she doesn’t know the best way to start in-person school in the midst of the pandemic. Staying healthy, stopping the epidemic, and teaching can be overwhelming.
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