‘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.
16th Annual Omaha Film Festival Offers Virtual Screenings
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—COVID is not enough to stop the 16th Annual Omaha Film Festival starting today. Coming from humble beginnings, OFF has made a name for itself on the international film circuit. They will be showing 94 films this month, including documentaries, features, short films, and local selections. Marc Longbrake, Executive Director of Omaha Film Festival.
‘Metronome’ Opens at Project Project
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Project Project Gallery in South Omaha will open Casey Callahan’s Metronome tonight. The exhibition is inspired by the science of interference patterns.
Vesper Concerts Hosts ‘From France with Love’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Like many performance organizations, the Vesper Concert Series has struggled to put on shows in 2020. They were able to persevere, however, moving concerts outdoors and now, concerts will be available online.
Joslyn Art Museum Showcases Nebraska’s Native American History
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Wendy Red Star works across media to explore the intersections of Native American ideologies and colonialist structures, both historically and in contemporary society. The Joslyn Art Museum is currently exhibiting her collection featuring artifacts from the 1898 Indian Congress, an unprecedented convening of over thirty Native American tribes during Nebraska’s Trans-Mississippi Exposition.
Ankush Kumar Bahl Conducts Mendelssohn and Sibelius
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony returns with another concert this weekend, featuring recently appointed Music Director Designate, Ankush Kumar Bahl. This is Bahl’s long awaited debut in his new position, as his appearance last year was hampered by COVID-19. February 13 and 14, the orchestra will present two pieces with a special importance to Maestro Bahl, Mendelssohn’s “The Hebridesâ€, and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major.
‘Alluvium’ Open Now at Amplify Arts’ Generator Space
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Alluvium is on display now at Amplify Arts’ Generator Space, part of the organization’s Generator Grants program. Organized by Allis Conley and Corson Androski with support from Sarah Rowe, this exhibition inspired by the work of Dr. Zoe S. Todd examines our relationship with local land, water, and neighbors human and non-human.
