Nebraska Public Media

Friday LIVE

Arts EN ↓ 538 episodes

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

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Nebraska Public Media

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Arts

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Ellen and Paul Wagner, Bone Creek, Arts for the Soul, and more! 11.04.2025

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); an...

Extra: Messiah and Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music 10.04.2025

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.

Live from The Ron Hull: Chaun Ballard, Wildwoods, and more! 04.04.2025

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.

Extra: Nebraska Grown Art Festival and artist Brook Taylor 03.04.2025

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.

Gale Anne Hurd, Larry Gatlin, Karen Russell, LSO and more! 28.03.2025

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'...

Extra: Bluebarn's "The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me" 27.03.2025

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

Dundee Theater, Fabrics of Africa, Waitress and more… 21.03.2025

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 pr...

Extra: "One Book, One Nebraska" events with Tosca Lee 20.03.2025

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

Darrell Hammond, Darrell Scott, Paint Your Wagon and more... 14.03.2025

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 Tor...

Extra: Cirque Mechanics and "Sense & Sens 13.03.2025

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

Extra: Kearney Symphony Orchestra and Dustin Nickerson 07.03.2025

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.

Film history in Gage County, sci-fi con, Beetlejuice, & more. 07.03.2025

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 J...

Playwright Jordan Morille, Wayne & Friend music, Kooser & more! 28.02.2025

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 Va...

Extra: Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music and a Music Roundup 27.02.2025

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.

Joe Calarco, Sandy Cameron, Susan T. Wood, Philip Daniel, & more 21.02.2025

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...

Extra: Dan Rodriguez and Ann Martin 20.02.2025

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.

Kaylyn Sahs, Star City Chorus, Concordia Chamber Choir and more! 14.02.2025

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.

Extra: Winter Lecture Series and Sandhills Symphony 13.02.2025

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

Falletta, Moulin Rouge, Alex Williams, Exploding Native, & more! 07.02.2025

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...

Extra: Art and Humanities Roundup 06.02.2025

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.

Spotlight on Omaha, poetry from Julie S. Paschold and more... 31.01.2025

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 Ju...

Extra: Theatre productions in Seward and York 30.01.2025

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

Deadly Deception, Lincoln's Symphony, Hastings Clay show & more! 24.01.2025

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...

Extra Extra: Dan Whitney extended interview 17.01.2025

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

Dan Whitney, Rent, Tosca Lee and more! 17.01.2025

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.

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