Senator Vargas, Hoping For A Second Term
OMAHA -Senator Tony Vargas’ main focus is helping the working class, those living on the poverty line, education and health care.
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.
Landlock Gallery Celebrates Halloween
Omaha, NE—Landlock Gallery is relatively new in Omaha’s Blackstone district. Their mission is to challenge the limitations of traditional gallery spaces and invite the public to experience artwork in a new way. Molly Hobson-Vaida, Owner and Manager of Landlock talked more about the gallery’s philosophy.
Joslyn Art Museum Opens Doors
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Joslyn Art Museum opens its doors again today. The museum had greatly expanded its online presence since closing due to COVID-19, but reopening to the public is an important moment for the arts community.
American Midwest Ballet Opens Season with ‘Momentum’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—American Midwest Ballet returns this season next Friday, beginning with the fan favorite show, Momentum. Performed every year, Momentum is not a single ballet, but a mixed repertory production and an opportunity for audiences to experience various types of music and styles. This year’s performance is especially festive, marking the company’s 10th year. Momentum will feature Artistic Director Erika Overturff’s original choreography, “Party Animals”, some music from Cuba, and a company favorite, “In the Style of Bob Fosse”, which is being performed for the second time.
Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company Presents ‘Uncle Vanya’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Uncle Vanya, one of Anton Chekhov’s major plays, opens at the Joslyn Castle this week, performed by The Brigit St. Brigit Theatre Company. Chekhov is one of the lucky few authors whose name has become an adjective for describing writing, usually frustrating and introspective, but actors Leanne Hill Carlson and Scott Working see another side to the Russian’s composition.
Read More“Marks of Genius” at Joslyn
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Joslyn Art Museum’s current exhibition, Marks of Genius, is a collection of 100 drawings from the Minneapolis Institute of Art, or MIA. It’s been on display since October, and tonight there will be a special curator gallery talk guided by Dana Cowen, Associate Curator at the Joslyn.
The collection comprises depictions of nature, portraits, allegorical pieces and abstract work. The drawings range from the 15th century to today—including pieces by some of the most renowned artists, like Degas, Matisse, Van Gogh and Andy Warhol.
Read MoreMozart’s Genius Featured in First Joslyn Series Concert, with Washington Garcia
By Melissa Dundis
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Joslyn Art Museum Unveiled Renovated European Collection
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Last Saturday, May 20th, the Joslyn Art Museum unveiled their newly renovated European Collection, spanning five galleries and several centuries ordered chronologically from the medieval, to Renaissance, to French Impressionism.
