Friday LIVE

On the July 29 program at 9:59 a.m. CT, Shannon Claire has lively conversations about: a literature festival in Norfolk; Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival; Yorkshire Playhouse's production of “Charlotte's Web;" Kearney Community Theatre's “Emma the Musical;" and Lincoln Exposed. Also, music from Past Casual, poetry by Sarah McKinstry-Brown and a look at some artists selling their work at a farmer'...

This week on the Friday Live Extra, an update on the Pershing mural project in Lincoln and a look at a new exhibition in David City.

On the July 22 program, Genevieve Randall and Shannon Claire have lively conversations about: the Humanities Nebraska Chautauqua in McCook; Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival; Omaha Under the Radar Festival; and Angels Theatre Company's First Flight Festival. Also, live music, poetry by Twyla Hansen and Jackie Ourada experiences Carne y Arena in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a chat with blueswoman Ana Popovic and a look at this year's Lincoln Unites!

On the July 15 program Genevieve Randall and Dave Hughes have lively conversations about: "Laughs at The Lark" in Hastings; Tadastock in Lincoln; Pinewood Performing Arts' production of "Newsies" in Lincoln; Papillion La Vista Community Theatre's version of "Newsies;" Ingrid Griffin's music; and Darryl White Quintet in Brownville. Also, poetry by Twyla Hansen and a look at a group exhibition from...

This week on the Friday Live Extra, a look at the “Surface Impressions” exhibition in Lincoln and “Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.” in Beatrice.

On the July 8 program Genevieve Randall and Shannon Claire have lively conversations about: an art exhibition by two Chadron State professors; the Meadowlark Music Festival; the Filmmakers Workshop at Wayne State; Hear Grand Island concerts; Zoofest in Lincoln; and an art exhibtion at The Lux Center. Also, poetry by Twyla Hansen and a preview of SNAP! Productions' "The Last Supper" at Bellevue Lit...

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at July events at The Most Unlikely Place in Lewellen and a new art exhibition at WallSpace-LNK in Lincoln.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, we get previews of: Lied Center Piano Academy; Riverpoint District Concert Series in Norfolk; and an art project for the 42nd Wayne Chicken Show.

On June 24 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Firefly Festival in Scottsbluff: the current production at The Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; the Lincoln Municipal Band season; musician Oscar Rios Pohirieth all-ages program in Grand Island; author Dan Chaon at Francie and Finch in Lincoln; and the last OmniArts Nebraska production of the season. Also...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at the Fort Cody Summer Music Series in North Platte and Homestead Days at Homestead National Historical Park near Beatrice.

On June 17 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: comedian Patton Oswalt's performance; Mary Pipher's new book; Lincoln Community Playhouse's “Every Brilliant Thing;" Theatre West's season in Scottsbluff; Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway's Scavenger Puzzle Hunt; and Star City Pride and Lincoln Arts Festival. Also, poetry read by Matt Mason and a look at “Nels...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast: author Randy Bretz; filmmaker Tom Knoblauch; and an extended interview with comedian Patton Oswalt.

On June 10 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Chadron State College Labyrinth; Jazz in June; "Rent" at the Tada Theatre; Beatrice Community Players' production of “Desperate Measures;" Melodramas at Mahoney; and Jarana at Arts for the Soul. Also, poetry read by Matt Mason and a look at the Omaha Summer Arts Festival.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about: two new art exhibitions in Lincoln, one from the collection of Trent Claus, and one by Emily Frenzen; and the website Nebraska Stories of Humanity from Beth Dotan.

On June 3 in a program recorded in Red Cloud, join Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: 67th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference; Flatwater Music Festival at Prairie Loft in Hastings; the next Nebraska Chamber Players concerts in Lincoln and Red Cloud; and the murals of Jamie Luttrell. Also, poetry read by Chuck Peek and music performed by Jonathan Sokasits, Taylor Wilson...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations with: "Soundstitching" artists Cassia Kite and Stacey Barelos; and, Flatwater Shakespeare Company's Stephen Buhler and Sarah Klocke.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about Homestead's annual Fiddle Festival and the 2022 Playlab in Omaha.

On May 20 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Indigo Girls' concert in Omaha; the next production at the Yorkshire Playhouse; The Foundation Garden Performance Series; the next Nebraska Brass concert; another Sundays at the Museum at the Neihardt Museum; Bill Stephan tells us about the Lied Center's new season; and the May Nebraska Chamber Players...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Aramara Quintos-Tapia tells us about Histrionic's new release and concert and the full interview with Emily Saliers from the Indigo Girls.

On May 13 join Shannon Claire, Dave Hughes and guests for lively conversations about: the next Kearney Concert Association performance; Andrew Farkas, and Ed Zimmer and Jim Mckee tell us about their new books and events; Greenblatt and Seay events; events at Self Expressions Gallery in Nebraska City; art and music at The Most Unlikely Place; and the Salt Creek Song Festival has a concert and a wee...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a performance by Jeff Harnar in Brownville.

On May 6 join Shannon Claire. Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: Rachel Barton Pine's performance in Lincoln; Renee Fleming's performance with Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat;" WNCC Instrumental Music's "Jump, Jive & Swing" in Scottsbluff; Studio K's First Friday in Grand island;" and...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about what's new at the Museum of American Speed and what artists will have on display at Kiechel Fine Arts for First Friday and later this month.

On April 29 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: "Come From Away” at the Lied Center; 2022 Vision Maker Media Producer Summit; Hastings Community Theater's presentation of "Clue!;" 9th Annual Planting of Sacred Ponca Corn; Lincoln Choral Artist's final concert of the season; David von Kampen's new recording; and The Platte River Art Show. Also, more poe...