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Used Instrument Drive
Have an instrument collecting dust? Join us on Saturday, August 8th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UNO Clocktower for the annual Good Vibrations Used Instrument Drive.
Learn MoreOpen Omaha
KVNO is proud to be one of the featured venues in Open Omaha this year! The KVNO studios will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 8 for free tours. Come see behind the scenes of radio, meet your favorite hosts, and grab some KVNO swag and classical CD’s.
Explore the List of VenuesBur-Oak & Beyond
KVNO is excited to join Fontenelle Forest and Orchestra Omaha for Bur-Oak & Beyond on August 28th. Enjoy live Baroque favorites and a variety of musical selections in a scenic outdoor setting.
Reserve Your TicketClassical Kids
KVNO has been honoring students who play, sing or compose for over twenty years. Each monthly Classical Kid receives a $300 scholarship from the Soener Foundation.
Arts Today
August 5th, 2026
Between Two Covers: New Nonfiction Reads
Looking for a thought-provoking read this back-to-school season? Carl Erickson of the Bookworm Bookstore recommends three standout nonfiction books that explore a lost Spanish treasure ship, a mysterious death in London and a student journalist’s investigation that shook one of the nation’s most prestigious universities.
August 4th, 2026
Omaha Fringe Festival Uplifts New Artists
The Omaha Fringe Festival returns showcasing 20 original performances while providing emerging artists with a platform to share new work and connect with audiences.
July 31st, 2026
Young Local Playwright Makes First Debut at Omaha Fringe Festival
Local playwright Addison Franklin is making their Omaha Fringe Festival debut with I Plead the August Fifth, an original murder mystery comedy that showcases young local talent.
July 30th, 2026
Pass the Popcorn: Two Netflix Rom-Com Picks
Looking for a lighthearted movie night? Christine Burright recommends two new Netflix romantic comedies, Voicemails for Isabelle and Office Romance, that mix humor, heart, and just enough romance to make them perfect summer escapes.
July 29th, 2026
Hot Shops Sparks Community in Omaha
Hot Shops Arts Center in downtown Omaha inspires creativity by providing artists and the community with access to glassblowing, metalworking, ceramics, and hands-on artistic experiences.
July 28th, 2026
Orchestra Omaha Is Taking Baroque Music Into The Woods — Literally
Orchestra Omaha is taking chamber music outdoors for the first time ever, under the burr oaks at Fontenelle Forest, with no seats required and nowhere you have to be.
Scherzo: A Blog from the Hosts of KVNO
See More Blog PostsAugust 5th, 2026
The Odyssey: Through the Eyes of a Greek Freak
I didn’t care much for Homer’s Iliad, with its martial focus, bloody battle scenes and self-absorbed heroes. But The Odyssey! That contained timeless stories of travel, heroism, love, homesickness and unequal battles against the gods, the elements, and mythical one-eyed monsters.
June 20th, 2026
A Father’s Heart: How Music Connected Me to My Daughters
There is a sound in my house that I never get tired of hearing. It is the sound of my daughter Luna Sofia playing piano, or my daughter Valentina practicing […]
May 10th, 2026
The Music of Motherhood
My life looks different than I had envisioned, but it’s perfect the way it is.
April 15th, 2026
Antonin Dvorak: A Composer’s Unlikely Pet Passion
Czech composer Antonin Dvořák’s affection centered completely on pigeons. Not just one pigeon, but dozens. For Antonin Dvořák, one could never have too many pigeons.