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The October 30th Arts & Culture Report

October 30, 2025

Handmade Omaha is kicking winter off with a Winter Art and Craft Bazaar November 29 and 30 at the Bandcroft Street Market at 2702 South 10th Street. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday hours are 12 noon to 4 p.m. If you’re interested in crafting something festive, consider checking it out. Admission is free.

Steelhouse Omaha has just announced a new show coming in next spring called, “In The Air Tonight: The Phil Collins Story,” coming to the Steelhouse March 11, 2026. Tickets are on sale. Visit steelhouseomaha.com for more info.

The Omaha Symphony will perform a Día de los Muertos concert at the Holland Performing Arts Center, Sunday, November 2nd at 2 p.m. This concert explores and celebrates the rich traditions of honor and remembering loved ones in a fun, family-friendly setting for all to enjoy and experience. Admission starts at $21. More details can be found at omahasymphony.org.

Ming Toy Gallery is hosting the opening reception of “Weirder, Wilder, Witchier” by Lori Elliott-Bartle on November 7th at 6066 Maple Street in downtown Benson at 6 p.m. It features a series of large-hinged wood panels that mimic the small accordion books filled with paintings and collages, inspired by nature.

Elliott-Bartle spent 15 years as a professional journalist and has work accepted into regional and national juried shows, including the Nebraska Biennial (2025, 2023, 2019 and 2017) and in private collections across the United States and several other countries. She has been awarded artist residencies at Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts in Nebraska City, Farwell House in Frederick, Ill., and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Cedar Point Biological Station. “Weirder, Wilder, Witchier” will be on display through November 29th. Gallery hours are Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Omaha Conservatory of Music will feature “Soulful Sounds” presented by Acute Inflections on November 2nd at 6 p.m. Whether you’re in Gatsby glam or your own stylish flair, get ready for a Roaring 20s revival with a modern unplugged edge. Expect dynamic duets, clever comedy and captivating freestyles with the chemistry of Lucy and Ricky of Acute Inflections. More than 30,000 fans have attended their sold-out shows across the United States and abroad. Complimentary refreshments will be provided throughout the show. For more details, visit their website.

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