‘Benson Theater’ Endless Possibilities
OMAHA – Benson is about to open its doors again, more charming than ever and ready to receive all audiences.
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.
‘Benson Theater’ Endless Possibilities
OMAHA – Benson is about to open its doors again, more charming than ever and ready to receive all audiences.
Jun Kaneko Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—This month, The Kaneko celebrates the life and work of an important Omaha-based artist and founder of the facility, Jun Kaneko. He has recently been selected to receive a lifetime achievement award from the international sculpture center.
Omaha Community Playhouse Celebrates Halloween
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha Community Playhouse opens a new performance this week apropos of Halloween. The Mystery of Irma Vep was once one of the most performed plays in the United States, giving audiences absurdist comedy, vampires, werewolves, literary and cinematic references, and cross-dressing from playwright, Charles Ludlam. Guest Director, Jim McKain.
El Museo Latino Hosts New Exhibition, Film Series
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Going on now at El Museo Latino, Aliento a Tequila, a collection of photography by Joel Salcido. Aliento a Tequila, or the Spirit of Tequila, explores and celebrates the landscape, culture, and traditions that gave birth to tequila, Mexico’s mestizo national drink. Like champagne or cognac from France, tequila is synonymous with the region, Jalisco, Mexico.
Bemis Center Presents Nadia Botello’s ‘Other Channels’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Other Channels, by artist, Nadia Botello, presented by the Bemis Center, steps away from the gallery setting and onto a boat. The Missouri River will be the setting of this performance and discussion. Botello is something of a contemporary polymath, having been a coder, audio engineer, synchronized swimmer, and now a composer and sound designer. Her diverse background has lead to a composition to be performed by members of the Omaha Symphony this Saturday.
BlueBarn Theatre Opens 33rd Season
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The BlueBarn Theatre opens their 33rd season this week with Heroes of the Fourth Turning a recent play written by Will Arbery. While all playhouses suffered from COVID, BlueBarn found silver linings, having built a new outdoor theater to get by. They are now proud to have two performance spaces, but this year’s theme celebrates a return to the main stage.
Omaha Symphony Hosts Bruce in the USA
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—This Friday, Omaha Symphony pays tribute to the Boss. That would be the boss of New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen and of course, the E street band. Tribute band, Bruce in the USA will join the orchestra under the baton of Ernest Richardson, Resident and Principal Pops Conductor of the Omaha Symphony.
