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  • Shine the Light on Hunger

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    Posted on 11.16.2020 by Isaac Neiman
    The blue barrels are back! Shine the Light on Hunger is happening now until December 30th! Read More

  • Get to Know: Jazz on Your Green Performers

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    Posted on 06.22.2020 by Dara Hogan
    Get ready to enjoy Jazz on YOUR Green presented by O-pa from the comfort of your own home this year! We'll be jamming Thursday nights at 6:00 PM LIVE on Facebook and YouTube starting July 9, 2020. Get to know this year’s artists. Read More

  • O-pa Tip: Hamilton Movie Streams on Disney+

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    Posted on 06.22.2020 by Dara Hogan
    HAMILTON premieres on Disney Plus Friday, July 3. In our latest blog learn how you can watch online, what to expect and how to set-up a watch party. Read More

  • Three Ways O-pa is Celebrating Pride and How You Can Too!

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    Posted on 06.10.2020 by IDEA Committee
    While sadly the 2020 Heartland Pride Parade and Festival has been canceled, it is still a time for our community to come together to support and celebrate one another. Here at O-pa, we have made a list of ways we are celebrating PRIDE and how you can too. Read More

  • Get a sneak peek of the Nebraska High School Theater Academy Showcase

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    Posted on 06.09.2020 by Dara Hogan
    NHSTA students and teachers will be honored at the 7th annual showcase – which will be our first ever NHSTA digital ceremony. Get a sneak peek of the event! Read More

  • What to listen to while you’re working from home!

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    Posted on 06.08.2020 by Isaac Neiman
    Here at O-pa we’ve been working from home for about 2 months now and sometimes your normal playlists can start to feel a bit stale. Here are three steps to make the best playlist. Read More

  • 5 Fun Facts about Matthew Whitaker

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    Posted on 05.26.2020 by Dara Hogan
    Matthew Whitaker is a jazz pianist who joyfully mixes old-school jazz with new school sounds. There’s so much to love about Whitaker from his amazing ability to play music by ear to his resilience as an artist with a disability. Here are five fun facts you should know about Whitaker. ​ Read More

  • Five ways to support local musicians during COVID-19

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    Posted on 05.12.2020 by Dara Hogan
    Everyone is being affected by COVID in some way, including local performing artists and musicians. Suddenly, the stage is off limits, so how can you, the audience help? Learn five easy ways to give back. Read More

  • Become a Super Subscriber and get super benefits!

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    Posted on 05.12.2020 by Dara Hogan
    Are you a Broadway junkie? A musical enthusiast? Or maybe you’re mesmerized by dance and you love all things performing arts? If that’s you, our Super Subscriber membership would be a perfect fit! Read More

  • Omaha singer, BMG recording artist, Jocelyn joins us for Live on the Stream

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    Posted on 05.12.2020 by Dara Hogan
    From charming fans in Omaha, to wowing audiences at New York City’s famous Apollo Theater, Jocelyn, a singer and songwriter knows how to entertain a crowd. If you don’t know Jocelyn, get a good look at her photo. Read More

  • Drink and groove this weekend!

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    Posted on 05.12.2020 by Dara Hogan
    Check out our signature A Trip Around the Sun themed cocktail and order take out from one of our generous restaurant partners. Get the best deals at the best places! Read More

  • A Mother's Day Treat

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    Posted on 05.07.2020 by Dara Hogan
    Looking to make something special in the kitchen for your Mom on Mother's Day? Take a look at these five cinnamon roll recipes. Read More

  • Join us online for Cinco De Mayo!

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    Posted on 04.29.2020 by Dara Hogan
    While traditions like Cinco De Mayo will be honored differently this year, that doesn’t mean communities won’t find a way to celebrate. We’re excited to share that the local band Alexis y sus Caballeros will commemorate Cinco De Mayo with us on Facebook. Read More

  • O-pa Spotlight: NHSTA Student Elliott Purdy

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    Posted on 04.28.2020 by Dara Hogan
    Like many of you, when 2020 began, North Platte high school senior Elliott Purdy, had exciting plans and milestones to celebrate but COVID-19 altered his plans. Read More

  • O-pa Celebrates Virtual Earth Day Omaha

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    Posted on 04.28.2020 by Dara Hogan
    This month the country celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22! During this time of COVID-19, celebrating all the gifts the world and nature make available to us seems more urgent now than ever. Read More

  • POP-QUIZ: How well do you know Potted Potter?

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    Posted on 02.25.2020 by Mary King
    Jam-packed with fire-breathing dragons, endless costumes and brilliant songs - Potted Potter hits the Orpheum stage in just one week! In the meantime, find out if you are the ultimate Potter fan! Take the quiz and see how well you know this fantastically funny show. Read More

  • Camille A. Brown & Dancers to Engage in Community Workshop

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    Posted on 02.11.2020 by Dara Hogan
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  • 3 Fun Facts: STOMP

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    Posted on 02.10.2020 by Mary King
    Explosive, inventive, provocative, witty and utterly unique – STOMP is making its way to Omaha! Get to know this international percussion sensation before going to their thrilling show February 28-29. Read More

  • #O-paProTip: Broadway Subscription or CYO – which is best for you?

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    Posted on 11.09.2019 by Mary King
    We are bringing a special edition of #O-paProTips straight to you featuring Create Your Own (CYO) subscription and Broadway subscription. Not sure the difference between the two? We are here to break it all down for you! Read More