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 compositions and visuals with oboist Darci Gamerl and cellist David Downing. Experience this natural spectacle through the duo’s artistic storytelling, connection to place, the unique […]
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. In this exhibit, museum visitors will have a rare opportunity to view stunning gowns from the annual Ak-Sar-Ben coronation ball. This exhibit shines a spotlight […]
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 & composer Terence Blanchard. Blanchard will talk about his Malcolm X Jazz Suite; created for Spike Lee’s 1992 film Malcolm X about the human rights and civil rights […]
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 […]
The premiere has SOLD OUT, per the Film Streams website. Additional dates have been added - see the event website for updates: https://filmstreams.org/films/my-omaha. Set against the backdrop of Omaha's deep divides and burgeoning racial justice movement, My Omaha tells the story of filmmaker Nick Beaulieu's personal journey to document the activism of his hometown and reconcile […]
Micah Huyser, Executive Director of the Nebraska Prairie Museum, will be the featured speaker at the Institute of Holocaust Education’s Lunch and Learn. In his presentation, Huyser will discuss the life and paintings of Thomas Naegele, who fled Nazi Germany in 1938 when he was just 14 years old. A few years after settling in New […]
Set against the backdrop of Omaha’s deep divides and burgeoning racial justice movement, My Omaha tells the story of filmmaker Nick Beaulieu’s personal journey to document the activism of his hometown and reconcile with his terminally ill father Randy, a staunch pro-Trump supporter. Guided by the wisdom of community activist Leo Louis II, Nick navigates the complexities […]
Set against the backdrop of Omaha's deep divides and burgeoning racial justice movement, My Omaha tells the story of filmmaker Nick Beaulieu's personal journey to document the activism of his hometown and reconcile with his terminally ill father Randy, a staunch pro-Trump supporter. Guided by the wisdom of community activist Leo Louis II, Nick navigates the […]
Set against the backdrop of Omaha’s deep divides and burgeoning racial justice movement, My Omaha tells the story of filmmaker Nick Beaulieu’s personal journey to document the activism of his hometown and reconcile with his terminally ill father Randy, a staunch pro-Trump supporter. Guided by the wisdom of community activist Leo Louis II, Nick navigates the complexities […]
The Nebraska Poetry Society is offering monthly Saturday morning online poetry workshops. Registration is required, and registration information may be found on the Nebraska Poetry Society webpage. Free with annual membership; nominal fee for non-members. Students, minors and others for whom the registration fee is prohibitive may request a free membership. In this workshop we’ll discuss how […]
