‘Creativity’ Supersedes Pandemic at VNA
OMAHA – Over a hundred years ago, Visiting Nurse Association (or VNA) was founded here in Omaha. VNA provides in-home and community-based services to individuals of all ages and stages of life.
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.
‘Quilted’ Showing at Split Gallery
Omaha, NE—Split Gallery on Leavenworth Street will host a new exhibition starting this Thursday, Quilted: A Show of Modern Works Inspired by the Traditional Art of Quilt Making. Opened in 2018, Split’s purpose is to make the gallery experience easier for artists.
OPA Introduces Voices Amplified
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha Performing Arts has introduced Voices Amplified, a new series reflecting on Black history and racial equity to amplify Black stories and voices and encourage community dialogue. This week, the organization celebrates the Gullah culture with musical guests, Ranky Tanky.
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.
Dereck Higgins to Perform at Bemis’ LOW END
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Nebraska Music Hall of Famer Dereck Higgins will perform this Thursday, June 18, part of the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts’ virtual series broadcasted from their performance space, LOW END. A lifelong musician, Higgins incorporates guitar, bass, and synthesizers, and at times his music can be described as anything ranging from rock or punk to ambient and New Wave. It’s impossible to categorize Higgins’ music and what he’ll be playing, because there’s no emphasis on genre.
Omaha Community Playhouse’s Rock and Roll Drive in: ‘Rave On!’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Beginning tonight, Billy McGuigan and his band will perform a run of his tribute to Buddy Holly, Rave On!. The family friendly—and now Covid-friendly—drive in show at the playhouse is a favorite of McGuigan’s, who has performed many covers of classic rock heroes throughout his career.
Omaha Performing Arts’ Live on the Stream Series
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—To keep performers and audiences in touch during the time of COVID, Omaha Performing Arts has hosted its new Live on the Stream Series, broadcasting live performances twice a week via Facebook and Youtube. There are three performances left, and this Saturday evening, Dani Cleveland will sing with accompaniment.
