Pride and Joy: Nebraska History is a 13-panel traveling exhibit that examines the history of LGBTQIA2S+ communities, events, and organizations in Nebraska. The exhibit introduces several topics and themes related to […]
One hundred seventy years ago, the Treaty of 1854 was passed by Congress, authorizing the move of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe to the Big Blue Reservation in Gage County, Nebraska. The […]
In collaboration, the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society will show paintings from the Nebraska Prairie Museum in Holdrege at the JCC Eisenberg Gallery in Omaha. Thomas Naegele, a German citizen with Jewish heritage, fled Nazi Germany in 1938 when he was just 14 years old. A few years after settling in New York with his family, […]
The Asian Community and Cultural Center's Harvest Moon Festival is a celebration of cultural diversity in Lincoln. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests enjoy a variety of cultural performances, music, food, and activities. The Harvest Moon Festival celebrates the harvest and the season of fall. Its roots date back to […]
This event is part of a series of four “History Comes Alive in 2025” events sponsored by the Butler County Historical Society in partnership with people across the county. The collaborating partner for this program is Hruska Memorial Library. October's speakers will be Jeanne Hain, Carolyn Dvorak, Jennette Heins, and Kevin Meysenburg. They will speak […]
The free monthly Nebraska Poets Reading Series highlights the talent of Nebraska poets and invites discussion with audience members. All events are free online, but registration is required to receive an event link. Registration links for each poet’s event and additional details about each poet are available on the Nebraska Poetry Society’s website. Mary K. Stillwell […]
A project of Omaha’s Bel Canto Duo celebrating the captivating Sandhill Crane migration in Nebraska with a blend of acoustic and electronic music. Come to immerse yourself in striking original […]
The history of Ak-Sar-Ben lives on at The Durham Museum, where the Ak-Sar-Ben collection of textiles offers a glimpse into the glamour and prestige that went into an unforgettable evening. […]
Celebrating Malcolm X’s centennial in partnership with the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation, Omaha Performing Arts will interview NEA Jazz Master, two-time Emmy® and Oscar® nominee, and eight-time Grammy® winning trumpeter […]
Visitors will be able to celebrate the Day of the Dead / Dia de Muertos at El Museo Latino beginning October 11, through November 15, 2025. Combining elements from indigenous Aztec and Christian traditions, the Day of the Dead remembers departed loved ones through the “ofrenda” (offering) that may include flowers, candles, incense, candy, favorite […]
MY OMAHA follows filmmaker Nick Beaulieu as he returns to his hometown amid the rising tensions of Donald Trump’s presidency and the Black Lives Matter movement. Fresh out of college, he meets Leo Louis II, an independent activist, who introduces him to Omaha’s activism roots, including the birthplace of Malcolm X in North Omaha. Simultaneously, […]
Before selected concerts in its 2025-26 season, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra organizes a virtual conversation with LSO’s Maestro Edward Polochick and guest artists or composers, hosted by Nebraska Public Media’s Genevieve Randall. The pre-recorded chat for each concert is available to view online as well as via podcast the Monday before the concert, and for most events […]
