‘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.
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.
OPA Celebrates 150: ‘Nebraska in Motion’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—To celebrate Nebraska 150, Omaha Performing Arts will present Nebraska in Motion a performance comprising 14 of the area’s prominent dance troupes. This is OPA’s first time putting this event together, and Taylor Wyatt, Community Engagement Assistant, explained that it’s fitting for the sesquicentennial.
Read MoreAaron Diehl Comes to Omaha for “Jelly and George”
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Holland Performing Arts Center will host a night of jazz on Sunday, March 5th with “Jelly and George.†Aaron Diehl, acclaimed pianist and curator of the program, will be joined by New York based pianist, Adam Birnbaum, Grammy Award-winning singer, Cecile Salvant, and other performers in celebration of the music of Jelly Roll Morton and George Gershwin.
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