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Bur-Oak & Beyond
KVNO is excited to join Fontenelle Forest and Orchestra Omaha for Bur-Oak & Beyond on July 31st. Enjoy live Baroque favorites and a variety of musical selections in a scenic outdoor setting.
Reserve Your TicketComposer Mug Series
We’re not done with Debussy, and you can still select Schumann with your gift of $10-a-month today! KVNO’s special composer mugs are still available, but only for a limited time.
Receive Your MugCrossroads Music Festival
KVNO is proud to support this year’s Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival as a sponsor of select performances. Explore the full lineup of Omaha events and plan your visit to the festival’s concerts.
Explore the Festival LineupClassical 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
July 8th, 2026
Kevin Barrett Explores Family, Memory and Healing in Orange Julius
Omaha actor Kevin Barrett stars in Orange Julius, a new Voices in Alliance production exploring the complicated connections between a father, a child, and the memories that shape a family. The play blends humor, heartbreak, and humanity in a story about understanding before it’s too late.
July 7th, 2026
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Hits the SumTur Amphitheater Stage
The Papillion Area Community Theatre’s summer production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame brings a powerful story of acceptance, perception, and misinformation to the SumTur Amphitheater.
July 6th, 2026
KANEKO at 28: Building Community Through Creativity
Terra Hall’s journey to KANEKO has taken her from art school and the Peace Corps to an organic farm and Omaha’s Farmers Market. Today, as KANEKO’s Executive Projects and Communications Director, she champions the idea that creativity is essential, not just for artists, but for building stronger communities and reimagining what’s possible.
July 3rd, 2026
Omaha Symphony Returns to the Riverfront for Free Fourth of July Concert
The Omaha Symphony returns to Gene Leahy Mall this Fourth of July for a free outdoor concert under the stars. Broadway performer Diane Phelan joins the orchestra for what promises to be an epic evening of music, fireworks, and community celebration at the RiverFront Fourth of July Celebration.
July 2nd, 2026
Pass the Popcorn: Finding Fandom Through the World Cup
For filmmaker and writer Christine Burright, fandom has evolved from the Spice Girls and Star Wars to the NFL and, most recently, the FIFA World Cup. On this edition of Pass the Popcorn, she explores why soccer’s global celebration of sport, culture, and community has made her football’s newest fan.
July 1st, 2026
Between Two Covers: A Season of Summer Reading
Summer reading is in full swing at The Next Chapter Bookstore, where book clubs are exploring everything from romance and fantasy to literary fiction and Jane Austen classics. Owner Shelly Murim shares the latest selections and invites readers to discover a new book, and maybe even a new book club, this season.
Scherzo: A Blog from the Hosts of KVNO
See More Blog PostsJune 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.
April 6th, 2026
A Cheerful Reminder About an Uncomfortable Topic
Not long ago, we had a KVNO staff retreat where each of us brought a personal item and shared why it matters. The stories were insightful and funny and moving […]