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Strike a Chord with Keyboard Explorers

July 28, 2023

Learning a new instrument can be challenging – make it easier and more fun with our group classes! OCoM’s Keyboard Explorers group class introduces you to the basics of piano in a welcoming, low-stress environment. Who can register for Keyboard Explorers? This

Ukulele Explorers

July 26, 2023

In addition to our individual lessons we offer for a variety of instruments, Omaha Conservatory of Music is proud to offer group classes that allow students to learn a new instrument in a welcoming, low-stress environment. Our Ukulele Explorers class is ideal

Creative Solutions Thanks to Donor Gifts

July 26, 2023

Creative Solutions Thanks to Donor Gifts Across Mosaic, we’re transitioning away from the traditional, large-group day programs to smaller settings where people spend much of their time in the community, engaged in various activities. People love it. But they also often spend

CDA Spotlight – Tina Staehr

July 26, 2023

The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is the most widely recognized in early childhood education; the CDA presents child care providers with opportunities in career advancement, in-service hours, and new job opportunities. In this series, we’re highlighting providers who have taken the

Sarah Landell – 2023 Parent Ambassador

July 25, 2023

Our Parent Ambassadors program gives parents and child care providers of early learners the tools they need to advocate for meaningful, lasting change in early childhood education policy. In this series, we’re highlighting our inaugural cohort of 2023 Parent Ambassadors. Get to

My Disability Pride: Music, Songwriting, Advocacy

July 24, 2023

by: Jennifer Msumba The “dis” in disability implies that someone is less able to do things. And while that might be true for some aspects of my life, I have realized that, in my case, autism has provided me with more abilities

Zoo Announces Full Reopening of the Lied Jungle

July 22, 2023

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is happy to announce the full reopening of the Lied Jungle as of Friday, July 21. “Thanks to the great work of our staff and the overwhelming support of the Omaha community, the Zoo is proud

Blindness Has Its Benefits: Recognizing a Proud Moment

July 20, 2023

When I was 25 years old, I was diagnosed with an eye disease called retinopathy. That diagnosis led to a long series of doctor visits, laser surgeries, hospitalizations, and last-ditch efforts to save my sight. In the end, nothing worked. A year

Jory Contributes to Restaurant’s Success

July 20, 2023

Jory Contributes to Restaurant’s Success You’ve got to break a lot of shells to make seven gallons of scrambled eggs—630, to be exact. But that’s a typical Friday for Jory Evans, along with cutting up vegetables and preparing patties with fresh hamburger,

Small and Sassy, Mary is “Queen of the House”

July 13, 2023

Small and Sassy, Mary is “Queen of the House” To hear Mary Otto tell it, she has been 37 years old for more than 40 years now. Oh, and she is the queen of the home she shares with a few other

Meghann Memo

July 10, 2023

OCoM, hello! Can you feel my excitement pouring through the internet? There is nothing more thrilling than the days just before a new adventure begins. The anticipation of who I will meet, what I will learn, who I will become as I engage

Announcing our 2023/24 Merit Scholars

July 7, 2023

Merit Scholarships are awarded once per academic year, and are based upon the students’ demonstrated proficiency, disciplined music study habits, and commitment to excellence. Adjudicators from across the country listened to the applicants’ performances and we are pleased to announce this year’s

Frets in the Fall: Guitar Explorers

July 5, 2023

The Omaha Conservatory of Music is the perfect place for all musicians, regardless of skill level, to learn a new instrument. Guitar Explorers is ideal for beginners of all skill levels to learn the key elements of guitar within a low-pressure and

20 Years Young & 110 Years Strong

July 5, 2023

20 Years Young & 110 Years Strong Two memorable numbers are important at Mosaic this year—20 and 110. As Mosaic, the organization celebrated its 20th anniversary on July 1. But back in February, it also celebrated the 110th anniversary of its founding.

The Summer 2023 Issue of Promise Is Here

June 28, 2023

The Summer 2023 Issue of Promise Is Here The summer 2023 issue of Promise, Mosaic’s national magazine, celebrates March’s National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Month by sharing inspiring achievements people with IDD make when they make their own life choices that

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