‘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.
Bemis Showcases Empathy in Next Show
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Bemis Center for Contemporary Art opens a new exhibition this week, All Together, Amongst Many: Reflections on Empathy. 20 multi-generational artists working across various media foster empathy in conversations about the environment and human rights.
Bemis Center’s ‘Between Two Screens’ Continues This Week
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Bemis Center introduced Between Two Screens earlier this month. The series of live online conversations is a chance for audiences to connect with exhibiting artists. The next installment is this Wednesday from 12:00-100pm.
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.
Tyondai Braxton Performs Bemis Center’s [email protected] END
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Electronic composer Tyondai Braxton will perform the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts’ next [email protected] END concert to be streamed online this week. Braxton has experimented with electronics from an early age, patching effects pedals and amplifiers. He eventually went to school for music composition, and in his professional career, Braxton has found himself at home with professional orchestras and in front of synthesizers. His work has been performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the LA Philharmonic, and he’s performed alongside Philip Glass.
Elisa Harkins Performs Next VIRTUAL @ LOW END
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts’ next virtual concert will feature artist and composer Elisa Harkins. Harkins sings in a combination of English, Cherokee, and Muscogee Creek languages.
Bemis Center Open House/Open Studios, Saturday
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—For over thirty years, the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts has hosted artists in residency for an extended stay at the facilities, providing them with the time and means to produce new work. Artists hail from all over the world, working with a variety of media, this time, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.
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