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This week on the Aug. 15 Friday LIVE, host Penelope Morrow and Genevieve Randall have lively conversations about: artist Thomas Naegele (1:23); events at Francie and Finch (14:07); exhibitions at Sheldon Museum of Art (33:51); "A Traveling Exhibition" by Laurine Kimmel (54:32); Jackie Allen and Susie Thorne tell us about the “How I Became A Jazz Singer” performance in Omaha (25:30); Daniel Martinez and Oscar Rios talk about the Jarana concert in Grand Island (30:11); another story from the 2023 Nebraska Storytelling Festival (44:31); and a profile of Omaha ceramicist Rodney Tague (1:03:22).

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, we meet some of the new staff at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

This week on the Aug. 8 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: Humanities Nebraska's next Chautauqua (1:37); Abby E. Murray's new book & event and Amy Haddad's Ex Ophidia Press (10:38); Lisa Bang Hoffman's exhibition at WallSpace-LNK (28:43); and Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Come From Away," (37:45); And, another story from the 2023 Nebraska Storytelling Festival (19:24) and a look at the used instrument drive that the Omaha Chamber Music Society and KVNO are hosting this Saturday (54:08).

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at exhibitions at: The Lux Center for the Arts in Lincoln and various galleries around the state featuring Impact Nebraska artists.

This week on the Aug. 1 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: Flatwater Shakespeare Company's production of "Romeo and Juliet (8:41);" Yorkshire Playhouse's "The Baker Street Irregulars (31:25);" and Wagons West & 50th Anniversary Celebration at Trails & Rails Museum (46:03). Also, some performances from Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival musicians (1:31), (25:44), & (37:14). And, more poetry from Laura Gregory (20:46) and a look at the Omaha Fringe Festival (53:08).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, an Art Roundup featuring what's going on a the West Nebraska Arts Center, ArtBank, Blue Cat Gallery & Studio, and Clements Noyes Art Gallery.

This week on the July 25 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations and about: Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival (1:25); a look at the art of Nebraska native Ed Ruscha (19:24); Meadowlark Music Festival (27:57); Brownville Village Theatre's productions (37:02); and Beatrice Community Players new production (48:18). Also, poetry from Laura Gregory (12:15) and a look at the search for a new music director for the Omaha Symphony (55:54).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, the 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band perform in York. We'll get a preview of the concert.

This week on the July 18 Friday LIVE at 10 a.m. CT from The Ron Hull Studio, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations and performances from: jazz pianist Sean Lebita; singer/songwriter (and part time String Bean) Daniel Christian; Root Marm Chicken Farm Jug Band; and poet Laura Gregory.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, looks at Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Inherit the Wind" and the North Platte Pow Wow.

This week on the July 11 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Angels Theatre Company's First Flight Festival (1:26); Nick Andrew Staver's concert in Grand Island (8:37); Lux Center's exhibitions (15:23); Darius de Haas' concerts in Brownville (26:47); and Pinewood Bowl's summer musical (37:51). Also, a story by Clay Naff from the 2023 Nebraska Storytelling Festival (46:30) and the Ming Toy Gallery celebrates its 10th year (56:40).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a preview of this year's Zoofest and a look at what's going on at the Norfolk Arts Center.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, Andy Hermann gives us a behind the scenes look at his series Curious Nebraska. Also, a look at Fourth of July celebrations in Seward and Ord.

On the June 27 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests has lively conversations about: Grain Place Foundation Field Day and Event in Aurora; the next production by OmniArts Nebraska; Nebraska Chamber Players' "Concerts on the Creek;" Sue McLain talks wedding dress history in York; and artist Marcia Bauerle talks about her workshop in Kearney and her art. Also, a story by T. Marni Vos from the 2023 Nebraska Storytelling Festival and a look at an upcoming exhibition at Gallery 1516 in Omaha.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at an exhibition at Blue Cat Gallery in Wayne.

On the June 20 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests has lively conversations about: “Loosely Assembled II” at WallSpace-LNK in Lincoln; exhibitions at Prairie Arts Center in North Platte; the 2025 Nebraska Storytelling Festival in Lincoln; Prairie Loft's Flatwater Music Festival in Hastings; BLIXT Arts Lab's “Fly Trap” in Lincoln; and "Jammin’ on the Job" at Nebraska Public Media. Also, a story by Erin Putney from the 2023 Nebraska Storytelling Festival and a look at the production of "Hades Town" in Omaha.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a Music Roundup featuring performances from: Hub Farmers Market, Nitrobats, Lincoln Community Foundation Garden Performance Series, and Hub & Soul.

On the June 13 Friday LIVE at 9:59 a.m. CT from a show recorded on Sunday, June 8 at the Old Mill in Valentine, host Genevieve Randall and guests has lively conversations about: Heart City Creative District (6:08); Valentine Summer Concert Series (9:03); the art of Tamara Stands and Looks Back Spotted Tail (16:13); David Dorsey's art (37:04); the paintings of Pat Schemmer (42:19); and the work of artist Joan Swim (49:26). Plus, live music performances from Noah Barber (1:14), Eve Miller (13:14), Mike Baxter (22:39), Harley Jo Thorpe (not available due to rights issues), and Steffan Baker (1:05:34). And, poetry from Rick Buoy (33:29 and 46:09) and Steffan Baker (52:55).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra: a harp retreat; Carhenge Mural Festival; and we check in with Greenblatt & Seay.

On the June 6 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests has lively conversations about: Buffalo Commons Storytelling Festival in McCook (1:36); Beatrice Community Players next production (9:11); this weekend's performances from the Brownville Concert Series (17:40); Lux Center for the Arts exhibition (25:52); Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's "Sax Spectacular (39:30);" and The BLUEBARN Theatre's "The Wild Party (47:23)." Plus, poetry from Kimberly Reyes (33:42) and a look at what's happening at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha (56:49).

The Olde Glory Theatre in Seward presents "Arsenic and Old Lace." Some cast members tell us about it.

On the May 30 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and Penelope Morrow have lively conversations about: the 70th Annual National Willa Cather Center Spring Conference (1:35); this year’s Calibraska events (8:50); the 1st Annual Steampunk Fest in Plattsmouth (23:38) and the Second Sunday Polka Series at The 1206 (32:00). Gen jams with Jim Harvey of the Lincoln Ukulele Group (51:45) and then plays songs by Cabela and Schmitt (43:59) and Peter Lainson (48:08). Also, poetry from Tyler Michael Jacobs (19:37) and KVNO files a report about Omaha Symphony concerts this weekend (40:41).

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, we learn about about two new exhibits at the West Nebraska Arts Center, and get a preview of this year's Jazz in June.

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, the Great Plains Theatre Commons announces their 2025 new play festival playwrights, and Penelope Morrow learns about Film Streams on the Green... a new outdoor movie series in Omaha.

On the May 16 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: Minden Opera House's "Cheers to 25 Years (1:33);" Lauren Olson's art at Meadowlark Gallery in Grant (8:58); Carnegie Arts Center “32nd Anniversary Show" in Alliance (11:07); Salt Creek Song Festival (16:04); Civil War at Fort Hartsuff (26:56); Grand Island Music Series presents Flamenco Omaha! (40:11) and "Music on the Bricks 11" in North Platte (41:49). Also, poetry from Tyler Michael Jacobs (36:27) and Omaha Parks & Recreation Director Matthew Kalcevich talks about the stronger integration between parks and public art in Omaha (46:51).

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, Kimberly Reyes has a new book of poetry. Reyes tells us about it and reads a poem.

On the May 9 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: the season finale for Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (1:37); "Cinderella" at the Lincoln Community Playhouse (18:18); the next concert for the Kearney Concert Association (25:10); exhibitions at The LUX Center for the Arts (32:06); “Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy" in Kearney (41:56); "The Secret Adversary" at Yorkshire Playhouse (48:27); and a preview of this year's Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival (54:42). Also, poetry from Tyler Michael Jacobs (12:31) and a look at the Omaha Community Playhouse production "American Mariachi." (1:04:02)

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, an art roundup featuring exhibitions from WNAC in Scottsbluff, Gallery 9 in Lincoln and Ming Toy Gallery in Omaha.

On the May 2 Friday LIVE from MONA in Kearney, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: MONA's opening weekend celebration (4:00); The Japanese Hall in Scottsbluff with Vicki Schaepler (16:59); the Kearney Symphony Orchestra concert with Alison Gaines (21:41); and the Wildflower Gallery (51:02). Plus: poetry from Rick Brown and student Laura Gregory (33:29); and live music performances by The Cowsills (not available on the podcast due to rights issues), The Shockitanosn(11:59 and 29:04) and The Frahm-Lewis Trio (42:41. 54:43, and (1:01:43) .

On the May 2 Friday LIVE from MONA in Kearney, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: MONA's opening weekend celebration (4:00); The Japanese Hall in Scottsbluff with Vicki Schaepler (13:50); the Kearney Symphony Orchestra concert with Alison Gaines (18:32); and the Wildflower Gallery (47:53). Plus: poetry from Rick Brown and student Laura Gregory (30:20); and live music performances by The Cowsills (not available on the podcast due to rights issues), The Shockitanos (11:59, conversation only, and 26:01) and The Frahm-Lewis Trio (39:32. 51:34, and (58:35) .

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, Paul Cowsill tells us about The Cowsills performance in Kearney and Paul Robinson tells us about the Lincoln Choral Artists concert.

On the April 25 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (1:45); Nebraska Repertory Theatre's production of "Urinetown: the Musical (20:32);" Neihardt Spring Conference (26:30); Jessica Korgie's new book (36:30); and WanderNebraska Adventures (50:07). Also, the poetry of Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (13:36), a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher (45:08) and a preview of Opera Omaha's next production (58:33).

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, a discussion with artist Norman Akers and preview of the new season of "Jam" and.

On the April 18 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: “Native Wars/New Perspectives” at WallSpace-LNK (1:35); the new book by Ross Benes (12:44); Old West Days & Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Valentine (25:09); OmniArts Nebraska's presentation of "God of Carnage (38:18)." Also, the poetry of Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (33:26), a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher (46:19) and a preview of the Omaha Community Playhouse production of "Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville (51:48)."

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, a preview of the next Plains Writers Series with the poetry of Iliana Rosabal-Pérez.

On the April 11 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: the new film about artist Georgia O'Keeffe by Ellen and Paul Wagner (1:36); the grand re-opening of the Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art in David City (15:46); Tesla String Quartet's Arts for the Soul concert in Lincoln (28:03); Olde Glory Theatre's Moors & McCumber concert (37:53); and Beatrice Community Theatre's production of "Veronica's Room (48:43)." Also, the poetry of Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (23:03), a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher (10:42) and a preview of a concert by The Intergeneration Orchestra of Omaha (55:33).

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, The Axtell Oratorio Society’s production of Handel’s "Messiah" and the Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music Hermitage Piano Trio concert.

On the April 4 Friday LIVE at 10 a.m. CT from the Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations and live performances from: The Wildwoods; poet Chaun Ballard; Madeline Reddel; and Brad Colerick.

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, a look at this year's Nebraska Grown Art Festival in Ord and a conversation with artist Brook Taylor about his one-man exhibition.

On the March 28 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: a screening of "Tremors" at The Ross, featuring film producer Gale Anne Hurd: the new novel "The Antidote" by Pulitzer Prize for Fiction finalist and MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant recipient Karen Russell; "An Evening with Larry Gatlin" at the Merryman Performing Arts Center; Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra's "Star Wars: Return of the Maestro" at the Lied Center for Performing Arts; and Anastasis Theatre Company's production of "By a Thread." Also, poetry from Karla Hernandez Torrijos.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, a preview of Bluebarn's production of "The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me."

This week on the March 21 Friday LIVE, Andy Hermann (in for Genevieve Randall) and guests have lively conversations about: Dundee Theatre's 100 year celebration in Omaha; David von Behren's organ concert in Lincoln; "Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community" exhibition in Omaha curated by Suzanne Gunn; Steve Langan at the Plains Writers Series in Wayne; and Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Waitress." Also, poetry from Karla Hernandez Torrijos, Mike Tobias talks to "What if...Nebraska" composer Winston Schneider and a look at the exhibition "Saints Above & Sinners Below" in Omaha.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, Tosca Lee tells us about more "One Book, One Nebraska" events.

This week on the March 14 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: comedian Darrell Hammond in Norfolk; singer/songwriter Darrell Scott in Hastings; "Paint Your Wagon" in Minden; Omaha Symphony's "Celtic Journey;" "The Space Between" exhibition by Josephine Langbehn; and Angels Theatre Company's production of "Eminent Domain." Also, poetry from Karla Hernandez Torrijos and a look at juried student art exhibtion at UNO.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, Cirque Mechanics at Wayne State College and "Sense & Sensibility" at Little Red Hen Theatre in Wakefield.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, Alison Gaines from the Kearney Symphony Orchestra is completing a conductor exchange with Dr. Michael Griffith for KSO's March 11th concert. They tell us about it. Also, comedian Dustin Nickerson tells us about his show in North Platte.

This week on the March 7 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gage County Classic Film Festival; Stacey Waite's new collection of poetry and event; Flatwater Jazz Orchestra in Kearney; Constellation 14: Lincoln’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention; and "Beetlejuice the Musical" at the Lied Center. Also, Steve Buhler reads the poetry of Ted Kooser, Arthur Jones looks at the Omaha music scene and a preview of the Omaha Film Festival.

This week on the Feb. 28 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Angels Theatre Company and Larksong's related events in Lincoln; Nia Karmann's photography show at Bethany Christian Church in Lincoln; a Statehood Day Celebration in Lincoln; and "Birds of the Midwest" in North Platte. Also, Steve Buhler reads the poetry of Ted Kooser and a profile of artist Dar VandeVoort. And, previews of: the Milligan Czech Brass Band in Friend; the Wayne State College Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble concert; and Karl Kobeck and Shelly Armstrong's recital in Wayne.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast a look at: the next Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert; Lincoln Choral Artists concert; Nebraska Jazz Orchestra concert; First Friday Jazz concert; and a First Friday concert at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln.

This week on the Feb. 21 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Nebraska Rep's new production; violinist Sandy Cameron performance with the Czech National Symphony; events at the Merryman Center in Kearney; pianist/composer Philip Daniel's tour; and the exhibition "Remembering Susan T. Wood: International Reflections.” Also, Steve Buhler reads the poetry of Ted Kooser and a look at a new production in Omaha.