Friday LIVE

Friday LIVE

By: Nebraska Public Media

Language: en

Categories: Arts, Performing

The latest news about arts and humanities happenings around Nebraska, as well as talk and performances from those involved.

Episodes

UNO Faculty Jazz Combo, the Nebraska Anime Fest, and more
Jan 09, 2026

On Jan 9th, Friday LIVE started the new year at the Mill in Lincoln's Haymarket. Genevieve Randall, and special guest co-host Dave Hughes, had lively conversations about: An upcoming concert from the University of Nebraska - Omaha Faculty Jazz Combo (1:38), Nebraska's Anime Fest (8:31), what new exhibits the Lux Center for the Arts has for the beginning of 2026 (15:09), two art exhibits the West Nebraska Art Center is premiering with the start of the new year (34:21), and the Omaha Symphony's performance of Beethoven’s First Symphony and more at Omaha's Joslyn Art Museum (42:42). You can also hear poetry by Greg Kosmicki (27:25), along wi...

Duration: 00:57:37
Extra: Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints
Jan 08, 2026

A conversation with Jason Hovey about an exhibit from KANEKO's founder, Jun Kaneko.

Duration: 00:10:11
Extra: Cantare! Omaha
Dec 29, 2025

A conversation with Laura Petry of Cantare! Omaha, about their yearly 12th Night at the Castle event, held at Omaha's Josyln Castle.

Duration: 00:15:08
Extra: Ryan Chandler and Dr. Raoul Carlo (Miggi) F. Angangco
Dec 22, 2025

Conversations with magician Ryan Chandler, and assistant professor of music and director of choral activities at Hastings College Dr. Raoul Carlo (Miggi) F. Angangco.

Duration: 00:20:48
The 2025 Holiday Special
Dec 19, 2025

On the Dec. 19, the Friday LIVE Holiday Special 2025 at 9:59 a.m. CT, Genevieve Randall will be your guide though an hour of holiday music, stories and poems: Music from Andrea von Kampen, The Wildwoods, The String Beans, Daniel Martinez and Paul Siebert: Stories read by Bob Hall and the late Cherrie Beam-Callaway: And some poems by Twyla Hansen, Matt Mason, and Tony Bock.

Duration: 00:59:01
Extra: Ingrid Griffin and Lucas Hoge.
Dec 18, 2025

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, conversations with musicians Ingrid Griffin and Lucas Hoge about coming home for the holidays and playing some music while they are at it.

Duration: 00:22:26
Andrea von Kampen, music in Henderson & Lincoln, and Tim Moran.
Dec 12, 2025

On the Dec. 12 Friday LIVE at 9:59 a.m. CT, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Andrea von Kampen's holiday concert (1:41); Ken Friedman's 92 Events exhibition at Sheldon (10:50); the Beatrice Community Player's production of a Christmas Carol (22:57); the performance of Handel's "Messiah" in Henderson (36:51); the Mass of the Americas happening at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ (46:01). Also, poetry from Tim Moran (32:23) and a preview of a service of lessons and carols in Omaha (56:20).

Duration: 01:01:40
Extra: Nutcracker and two choral holiday concerts
Dec 11, 2025

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, previews of the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company's production of the "Nutcracker", and holiday choral concerts by Lincoln Choral Artists and St. Paul Choir.

Duration: 00:18:02
Extra Extra: The Canadian Brass
Dec 05, 2025

Genevieve Randall talks with members of The Canadian Brass, who are in Lincoln for a concert at the Lied Center on Dec. 5.

Duration: 00:07:04
Booker T. Mattison, Edgerton 30 years, The Disassociates & more!
Dec 05, 2025

On the Dec. 5 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: events by filmmaker Booker T. Mattison (1:25); Edgerton Explorit Center events in Aurora (13:20); Michael Bird and Lincoln’s homegrown improv team The Disassociates performance (27:58); Deck the Halls concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (38:23); and West Nebraska Arts Center exhibitions and events (45:47). Also, poetry from Tim Moran (22:22) and a look at a new book by Omaha author Moonyani Write (52:40).

Duration: 00:58:02
Extra: Bell-issimo, and Abendmusik and NWU concerts
Dec 04, 2025

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, previews of the St. Paul First Friday Concert Series program featuring Bell-issimo, and Abendmusik and Nebraska Wesleyan concerts.

Duration: 00:17:59
Extra: Omaha Community Playhouse, NJO, and Abendmusik
Nov 25, 2025

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, previews of the Omaha Community Playhouse's production of A Christmas Carol, Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's next concert and Abendmusik at First Plymouth's community sing of Handel's Messiah.

Duration: 00:14:50
Yorkshire, John T. Price, The Fab Four and more...
Nov 21, 2025

This week on the Nov. 21 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about Bluebarn's "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)" (35:45); John T. Price's new book "Goethe's Oak: A Holocaust Story" and event (7:02); Yorkshire Playhouse's production of Ken Ludwig's "The Game's Afoot, or Holmes for the Holiday" (1:27); The Fab Four at the Merryman Performing Arts Center (26:30); and Nebraska Brass and Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble concerts (40:55). Also, Stephen Buhler reads and sings another poem by Ted Kooser (19:59), a preview of Voices of Omaha's performance of Handel’s "Messiah" (47:36), and we play Ingrid Griffin's new song "Cowgirl Up!" (51:45).

Duration: 00:57:40
Extra: Emerging Visions at Hastings College
Nov 20, 2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at "Emerging Visions," a juried high school art show at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College.

Duration: 00:07:04
David Boye, Jeff Black, McGovern String Band and more...
Nov 14, 2025

This week on the Nov. 14 Friday LIVE from The Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations and live music performances with: The McGovern String Band (:53), David Boye (21:37), and Jeff Black (42:00). Also, Stephen Buhler reads another poem by Ted Kooser (15:57).

Duration: 01:07:26
Extra: Quilt Museum, UNL Opera, NE Rep, and Lincoln Playhouse
Nov 13, 2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at a new exhibition at The International Quilt Museum, and previews of productions by UNL Opera, the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, and Lincoln Community Playhouse.

Duration: 00:53:12
Julia Williams, ArcoStrum, Chuck Schroeder and more...
Nov 07, 2025

This week on the Nov. 7 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the new book about Cameron the Capital Cat by photographer John Shaw(6:19); Mutts Gone Nuts in Kearney(13:53); ArcoStrum's concert in Lincoln (20:50);Chuck Schroeder's exhibition at WallSpace-LNK (31:07); pianist Jim Fischer's gigs in North Platte(49:28). Also, some music performed by accordionist Julia Williams, poetry by Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (40:27), Go Big Red exhibition at the Sheldon Museum of Art (45:39) and the next concert by the Omaha Symphony (57:06).

Duration: 01:02:38
Extra: Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, LSO & LFCM
Nov 06, 2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a discussion with author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and previews of concerts by Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music and Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra.

Duration: 00:34:25
Anvil Orchestra, Hastings 100, Drew Bohlke, GBR and more...
Oct 31, 2025

This week on the Oct. 31 Friday UN-ALIVE, host Genevievel Randall and ghosts have deadly conversations about: Anvil Orchestra's frightening music for "Phantom of the Opera" and "Nosferatu (1:31);" Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's concert in Lincoln(13:56); Mad Owl Film's spine tingling new documentary(36:10); and Hastings Symphony's concert and exhibit (46:16). Also, more poetry from David Moscovich (28:02), Go Big Red exhibition at the Sheldon Museum of Art (32:40) and the Omaha Symphony's Dia de los Muertos concert (54:53).

Duration: 00:59:23
Extra: Prairie Arts Center and Nebraska Chamber Players
Oct 30, 2025

This week on the Friday UN-ALIVE Extra, a look at what's happening at the Prairie Arts Center in North Platte. and a preview of this weekend's scary concerts by Nebraska Chamber Players.

Duration: 00:17:04
Polyphony, Dia de Muertos, Carson 100 and more...
Oct 24, 2025

This week on the Oct. 24 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Johnny Carson's 100th birthday exhibition at the Elkhorn Valley Museum (2:00); Beatrice Community Players' production of "Sweeney Todd (8:11);" El Museo Latino's "Day of the Dead" exhibition and more (30:18); and Polyphony's concert in Lincoln (39:05). Also, more poetry from David Moscovich (18:28), Go Big Red at the Sheldon Museum of Art (24:48), a look at Camille Thurman's concert in Omaha (55:24) and a sample of a new song from Ingrid Griffin (59:10).

Duration: 01:01:40
Extra: Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra and Thomas Naegele
Oct 23, 2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a preview of this weekend's concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra and a look at "Time Out From War – Works by Thomas Naegele," on display in Omaha.

Duration: 00:24:45
Philip Daniel, Rascal Martinez, Annabelle Wilson and more.
Oct 17, 2025

This week on the Oct. 17 Friday LIVE from the Fox Theatre in McCook, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations and performances, featuring: Rascal Martinez, singer/songwriter (:46); Annabelle Wilson, McCook poet (19:59); and Philip Daniel, composer/pianist (36:03). Also, we hear about Artbank (12:54) and Museum of the High Plains (28:26).

Duration: 01:01:12
Extra: LAFTA, OmniArts Nebraska and Zahn McClarnon
Oct 15, 2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, conversations about Hadden Sayers concert and OmniArts Nebraska's current production. Also, an extended interview with Zahn McClarnon.

Duration: 00:31:46
Zahn McClarnon, LCP, Moscovich tech poetry and more...
Oct 10, 2025

This week on the Oct. 10 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall talks with Zahn McClarnon about his upcoming Governor's Lecture with Bird Runningwater (1:41). We also learn about Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR." (14:54), author Rebecca Lexa's new book (29:00), and an American Revolution event at the Stuhr Museum (46:51). Also, new poetry from David Moscovich (22:24), a preview of an event at Hot Shops in Omaha (42:49), and a song supporting Nebraska Missing Persons Day (38:57).

Duration: 00:54:43
Extra: Missing Persons Day, Stuhr Museum, Communities Playhouse
Oct 09, 2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, Genevieve talks with musician Jannel Rap about Nebraska Missing Persons Day; previews The American Revolution event at the Stuhr Museum; and learns about Walnut Ridge, a world-premiere play opening at the Nebraska Communities Playhouse.

Duration: 00:29:08
Pivot, Karen Blessen, Eleanor the Great and more...
Oct 03, 2025

This week on the Oct. 3 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Angels Theatre Company's production of "Pivot (1:40);" “The Muck, the Seeds, the Weeds, the Blossoming: the Journals of Karen Blessen (12:09);" the film "Eleanor the Great" at the Ross Media Arts Center (26:38); and Mike Smith's new documentary "Prairie Pirates" showing in Scottsbluff (45:46). Also, more poetry from Alina Nguyen (37:04).

Duration: 00:57:53
Extra: Theatre Roundup
Oct 02, 2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, and a Theatre Roundup featuring: Wayne State College Theatre, Yorkshire Playhouse, and BLUEBARN Theatre.

Duration: 00:12:04
Akropolis, Robert Russell, La Dolce Vita & more from Ron Hull
Sep 26, 2025

This week on the Sept. 26 Friday LIVE from the Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations and the guests have lively performances! Featuring: Robert Russell Quartet (1:03, 13:33, & 45:11); Akropolis Reed Quintet (4:20, 27:04, & 37:42); and La Dolce Vita Duo (32:35, 50:26, 58:38, & 1;04:51). Also, we'll hear more poetry from Alina Nguyen (20:23) and Hank Stratton gives us a look a the new Nebraska Repertory Theatre season (56:02).

Duration: 01:06:11
River Selby and Ross Media Arts Center
Sep 25, 2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at River Selby's new book and event, and a grammar event and film at the Ross Media Arts Center.

Duration: 00:33:04
Dan Whitney, Tosca Lee, LSO and more...
Sep 19, 2025

This week on the Sept. 19 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Larry The Cable Guy's performance in Lincoln (1:48); Tosca Lee's "One Book, One Nebraska" tour (10:53); the season opening concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (19:55); bassist Dan Loomis' performance of "Job's Trial" in Hastings (38:11). Also: an Art Roundup featuring Great Plains Art Museum (46:56), West Nebraska Arts Center (48:10); and Art in the Garden (50:22); poetry from Alina Nguyen (30:41); and a preview of “Grease” at the Omaha Community Playhouse (54:22).

Duration: 00:59:09
Extra: Dan Whitney
Sep 16, 2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, an extended version of the interview with Dan Whitney about Larry The Cable Guy's performance in Lincoln on Friday, September 19 and the new special.

Duration: 00:17:22
Director Ivy McDonald, Tony Fitzpatrick, Neb Storytelling & more
Sep 12, 2025

This week on the Sept. 12 Friday LIVE, guest host Penny Morrow, Andy Hermann, Genevieve Randall, KJ Teder and guests have lively conversations about: the film "Bring Them Home" at The Ross Media Arts Center (1:24); artist/author/actor Tony Fitzpatrick's new book (12:02); "Safety Last!" with the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra in Scottsbluff (37:15); and Fabulous Friday at Trails & Rails Museum in Kearney (50:27). Also, another story from the 2023 Nebraska Storytelling Festival (26:56) and a look at new exhibition featuring photos of the Omaha Symphony (46:38).

Duration: 00:58:56
Extra: Robert Owens Centenary Festival.
Sep 11, 2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a discussion with Jamie Reimer Seaman about the Robert Owens Centenary Festival.

Duration: 00:08:02
First Friday from The Mill with Bob Hall, Linda Pawlenty & more!
Sep 05, 2025

This week on the Sept. 5 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: artist Bob Hall's exhibition at WallSpace-LNK; author Linda Pawlenty's new book and event; artist Keith Jacobshagen's exhibition; Nebraska Bluegrass Concert Series; and the opening season concert by the Nebraska Chamber Players.

Duration: 00:59:26
Extra: David Moscovich
Sep 04, 2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a conversation with author David Moscovich about his new books and event.

Duration: 00:13:34
Extra: Kate Beecroft's East of Wall
Aug 29, 2025

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Genevieve Randall speaks with writer/actor/director Kate Beecroft about her feature film directorial debut East of Wall. She'll be at The Ross Media Arts Center in Lincoln this Friday evening.

Duration: 00:11:23
BJ Jamison, Riké, Julia Williams, Bianca Swift and more...
Aug 22, 2025

This week on the Aug. 22 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall welcomes a variety of guests to the Ron Hull Studio for a performance-based show. Musicians include Sandhills-based singer/songwriter B.J. Jamison, accordion player extraordinaire Julia Williams, and Omaha singer/event organizer Riké (accompanied by Andy Casillas on guitar). Acclaimed poet Bianca Swift also performs!

Duration: 01:01:19
Extra: The Most Unlikely Place
Aug 21, 2025

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Genevieve Randall catches up with Cynthia Miller from The Most Unlikely Place in Lewellen.

Duration: 00:08:22
Naegele, Francie and Finch, Allen, Thorne, Jarana and more...
Aug 15, 2025

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).

Duration: 01:08:17
Extra: Omaha Community Playhouse
Aug 14, 2025

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

Duration: 00:16:51
Chautauqua, Abby E. Murray, WallSpace-LNK and more...
Aug 08, 2025

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).

Duration: 01:00:29
Extra: The Lux Center for the Arts and Impact Nebraska Artists
Aug 07, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:17:32
Crossroads Music, Flatwater Shakespeare, Yorkshire and more...
Aug 01, 2025

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).

Duration: 00:58:36
Extra: Art Roundup
Jul 31, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:31:21
Crossroads, Meadowlark, Ed Ruscha, Brownville and more...
Jul 25, 2025

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).

Duration: 01:00:17
Extra: 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band
Jul 24, 2025

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

Duration: 00:11:59
Sean Lebita, Root Marm, Daniel Christian and Laura Gregory
Jul 18, 2025

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.

Duration: 01:02:16
Lincoln Community Playhouse and North Platte Pow Wow
Jul 17, 2025

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

Duration: 00:22:14
Angels First Flight, Liederkranz Live and more...
Jul 11, 2025

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).

Duration: 01:01:49
Extra: Zoofest and Norfolk Arts Center
Jul 10, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:20:06
Extra: Curious Nebraska and Fourth of July Events
Jul 02, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:23:52
Vetter World, OmniArts, Concerts on the Creek and more...
Jun 27, 2025

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.

Duration: 01:03:06
An exhibition at Blue Cat Gallery in Wayne.
Jun 26, 2025

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

Duration: 00:11:23
Kiechel/WallSpace, PAC speakers, Neb Storytelling and more...
Jun 20, 2025

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.

Duration: 01:06:34
Extra: Music Roundup
Jun 19, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:09:45
From the Old Mill in Valentine
Jun 13, 2025

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).

Duration: 01:10:10
Extra: Harp retreat; Mural Festival; and Greenblatt & Seay
Jun 12, 2025

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

Duration: 00:29:44
Buffalo Commons, Community Players, Brownville concerts & more!
Jun 06, 2025

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).

Duration: 01:03:15
Extra: Olde Glory Theatre
Jun 05, 2025

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

Duration: 00:07:00
Cather Spring Conference, Calibraska, Steampunk Fest and more...
May 30, 2025

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).

Duration: 01:01:56
Extra: Black History in Scottsbluff + Jazz in June
May 29, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:16:18
Extra: Great Plains Theatre Commons + Film Streams on the Green
May 22, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:26:21
Minden Anniversary, Meadowlark Gallery, Carnegie Arts and more..
May 16, 2025

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).

Duration: 00:51:47
Extra: Kimberly Reyes
May 14, 2025

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

Duration: 00:08:29
JIJI with LSO, Cinderella, Vaqueros and more...
May 09, 2025

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)

Duration: 01:09:55
Extra: Art Roundup
May 08, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:17:06
MONA, Cowsills, Shockitanos, Frahm-Lewis Trio and more...
May 02, 2025

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) .

Duration: 01:04:41
MONA, Cowsills, Shockitanos, Frahm-Lewis Trio and more...
May 02, 2025

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) .

Duration: 01:01:33
Extra: The Cowsills and Lincoln Choral Artists
Apr 30, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:13:57
LSO Tightrope, Nebraska Rep, Neihardt, Andy the Goose, & more!
Apr 25, 2025

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).

Duration: 01:03:05
Extra: Norman Akers and "Jam"
Apr 24, 2025

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

Duration: 00:21:59
Bill Ganzel at Wallspace, "1999" by Benes, Old West Days & more!
Apr 18, 2025

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)."

Duration: 00:57:28
Extra: Iliana Rosabal-Pérez
Apr 17, 2025

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

Duration: 00:06:50
Ellen and Paul Wagner, Bone Creek, Arts for the Soul, and more!
Apr 11, 2025

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).

Duration: 01:00:16
Extra: Messiah and Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music
Apr 10, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:20:13
Live from The Ron Hull: Chaun Ballard, Wildwoods, and more!
Apr 04, 2025

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.

Duration: 01:02:25
Extra: Nebraska Grown Art Festival and artist Brook Taylor
Apr 03, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:20:37
Gale Anne Hurd, Larry Gatlin, Karen Russell, LSO and more!
Mar 28, 2025

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.

Duration: 01:07:28
Extra: Bluebarn's "The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me"
Mar 27, 2025

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

Duration: 00:28:32
Dundee Theater, Fabrics of Africa, Waitress and more…
Mar 21, 2025

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.

Duration: 01:06:54
Extra: "One Book, One Nebraska" events with Tosca Lee
Mar 20, 2025

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

Duration: 00:05:05
Darrell Hammond, Darrell Scott, Paint Your Wagon and more...
Mar 14, 2025

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.

Duration: 01:09:12
Extra: Cirque Mechanics and "Sense & Sens
Mar 13, 2025

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

Duration: 00:21:05
Extra: Kearney Symphony Orchestra and Dustin Nickerson
Mar 07, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:21:31
Film history in Gage County, sci-fi con, Beetlejuice, & more.
Mar 07, 2025

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.

Duration: 01:05:04
Playwright Jordan Morille, Wayne & Friend music, Kooser & more!
Feb 28, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:53:28
Extra: Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music and a Music Roundup
Feb 27, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:21:50
Joe Calarco, Sandy Cameron, Susan T. Wood, Philip Daniel, & more
Feb 21, 2025

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.

Duration: 01:06:42
Extra: Dan Rodriguez and Ann Martin
Feb 20, 2025

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of Dan Rodriguez's concert in Hastings and an art exhibition by Ann Martin in Hastings.

Duration: 00:13:56
Kaylyn Sahs, Star City Chorus, Concordia Chamber Choir and more!
Feb 14, 2025

This week on the Feb. 14 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "Fiddler on the Roof" at the Lincoln Community Playhouse; poetry at The Lion in Lincoln; and "Dear Great Plains" at the Great Plains Art Gallery in Lincoln. Also, live performances by: Kaylyn Sahs, who'll be performing in Ord; Star City Chorus; and Concordia University Chamber Choir.

Duration: 00:56:43
Extra: Winter Lecture Series and Sandhills Symphony
Feb 13, 2025

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of the Winter Lecture Series and the next Sandhills Symphony concert in North Platte.

Duration: 00:14:13
Falletta, Moulin Rouge, Alex Williams, Exploding Native, & more!
Feb 07, 2025

This week on the Feb. 7 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: conductor JoAnn Falletta's new gig in Omaha; "Moulin Rouge" at the Lied Center; singer/songwriter Alex Williams' shows in Nebraska; Nebraska Chamber Players concerts; Ailey II at Wayne State College; and a new exhibition at Sheldon Musuem of Art. Also, a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher and a look at art exhibitions at UNO.

Duration: 01:04:03
Extra: Art and Humanities Roundup
Feb 06, 2025

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of a fashion talk in David City, art exhibitions in Scottsbluff and a First Friday event in Norfolk.

Duration: 00:10:42
Spotlight on Omaha, poetry from Julie S. Paschold and more...
Jan 31, 2025

This week on the Jan. 31 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Omaha Invades Music Festival at The Zoo Bar; “Thrift Style” exhibit and Omaha Street Percussion in Red Cloud; Rangbrook Ensemble performances in Lincoln and Omaha; a new production at Bluebarn in Omaha; and the Omaha Symphony's return to the Joslyn Art Museum’s Witherspoon Hall. Also, poetry from Julie S. Paschold and a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher.

Duration: 00:59:20
Extra: Theatre productions in Seward and York
Jan 30, 2025

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of theatre productions in Seward and York.

Duration: 00:10:07
Deadly Deception, Lincoln's Symphony, Hastings Clay show & more!
Jan 24, 2025

This week on the Jan. 24 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gary Hochman's new film "Deadly Deception at Sobibor" in Omaha and Lincoln; two concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra this weekend; "California Clay," a new exhibition at Hastings College; concerts in Seward and Central City by La Dolce Vita Duo; and a performance by the Homestead Harmonizers in Friend. Also, poetry from Julie S. Paschold, a writer's event in Fremont and a look at a concert with Alexander Payne and the Omaha Symphony.

Duration: 01:07:30
Extra Extra: Dan Whitney extended interview
Jan 17, 2025

Dan Whitney tells us about Larry The Cable Guy's Nebraska road trip and more, in this extended version of the interview Genevieve Randall.

Duration: 00:31:08
Dan Whitney, Rent, Tosca Lee and more!
Jan 17, 2025

This week on the Jan. 17 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Larry The Cable Guy's Nebraska road trip; "Rent" at the Lied Center; the 2025 One Book One Nebraska book; Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal's contest win; and Alternative Publishing Omaha Zine Fair. Also, poetry from Jerry Bockoven and a look at another arts event in Omaha.

Duration: 00:54:33
Wayne State's Festival of Honor Bands and artist Terry Ratzlaff
Jan 16, 2025

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of Wayne State College's Festival of Honor Bands and an exhibition by visiting artist Terry Ratzlaff. Plus, a look at a Nebraska Public Media event.

Duration: 00:26:03