Omaha Jitterbugs Offers Online Classes
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Omaha Jitterbugs is where anyone can learn the art of swing dancing. They’ve struggled since the pandemic, but online classes are still underway. They are currently offering Rhythm Weekends, an online class for dancers at any level.
Bemis Celebrates 40 Years
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—2021 marks The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts’ 40th anniversary. The organization will celebrate on January 28th with a concert by Berlin based artist, Dis Fig. Bemis is also in the process of refreshing their identity.
Omaha Symphony Returns for 2021
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony returns this weekend, marking Maestro Thomas Wilkins’ final year with the organization. Wilkins leads the Omaha Symphony in the Vaughan Williams’ “Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis” and a work he considers to be part of his conducting DNA, Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 in G Major.
Landlock Gallery Opens First Artist Co-Op Showcase
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Landlock Gallery in Blackstone opened just last October, and they’re about to open their first Artist Co-op Showcase this Friday. Sixteen Nebraska artists will present works of all different genres throughout the season.
Project Project Opens ‘Cartesian//Split’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Project Project Gallery will open a new exhibition this Friday, Cartesian//Split, by Allison Baker. Baker has a diverse academic background with degrees in both sculpture and gender studies. She has worked with most traditional media, including metal casting, wood working, stone carving and more.
Bemis Center Connects Audiences and Artists
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is temporarily closed due to COVID-19, but they will introduce a new online talk series this month to highlight their three current exhibiting artists. Between Two Screens will feature interviews and audience Q&A’s accompanied by gallery images. It begins tomorrow with artist Joey Fauerso.