Friday LIVE

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of productiona in Beatrice and a concert at UNL.

On April 22 join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: Wayne State College's "Spotlight on Indigenous Classical Composers Concert;" "Puddin’ and the Grumble” in Norfolk; 2022 Spring Food Truck Battle and Art event in Waverly; Coro di Flauti concert dedicated to the memory of Karen Murphy; the next Brownville Concerts Series event; Suzanne Ohlmann new book “Sh...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, looks at a concert by Hastings Symphony and dance performances at UNL.

On April 15 join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: a performance artist typing Cather works in Red Cloud; The Nebraska Rep's production of "Our Town;" pianist Joyce Yang's concert in Lincoln; Moors and McCumber at The Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; Noyes Art Gallery's Third Friday; and the film about "The Bell Affair." Also, poetry this week from Tyler Mic...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at the Juried Art Show opening April 20 in the Nordstrand Visual Arts Gallery at Wayne State College

On April 8 join Genevieve Randall, Dave Hughes and guests for lively conversations about: the new recording by The String Beans and an event at the Lied Center; The Church Basement Ladies in Kearney and Lincol; decorating Ukrainian Easter Eggs in Malcolm; Concordia University's two one-act tragedies in Seward; and the next Gage County Film event. Also, more poetry from Ryan Boyland.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a preview of Constellation 11, a look at the next concert by the Nebraska Chamber Players and a conversation with a visiting filmmaker.

On April 1 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Walter Echo-Hawk's talk at the E.N. Thompson Forum; Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center's “The Flora of the Nebraska Tallgrass Prairie: Past & Present;" Kat Wiese's opening event for her exhibition; collectif9's performances in Scottsbluff and Holdrege; and Meadowlark Music Festival's 20th anniversary Gala...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, the Capital Jazz Society returns to Lincoln and the Glenn Korff School of Music hosts the George Walker Festival.

On March 25 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Talbott Brothers concerts in Ogallala and Lincoln; First Friday Jazz in Lincoln with The Lightning Bugs; "Trans 101" in Norfolk with speaker Ellie Krug; Neihardt Museum's "Sundays at the Museum" with writer Sheryl Schmeckpeper; Calibraska art classes; and the Nebraska Rep's next production. Also, a pr...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about one act plays in York and music and theatre events at Wayne State College.

On Friday, March 18 from the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln. You’ll hear the George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, local singer-songwriter Daniel Christian, poetry from Saddiq Dzukogi, and interviews with Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra Maestro Ed Polochick and Beatrice Community Players' director John Marinovich! Note: due to rights issues the ukulele performances have...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear Ladette Randolph and B.J. Hollars talk about their new books, learn about a new production in McCook, and find out about Music Masters Week in Hastings.

On March 11 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Jean Jensen's exhibition at the Carnegie Arts Center; The Kassia Ensemble with Mary Bowden in Kearney; Tada Theatre's production of “Always Patsy;" events at the National Willa Cather Center; "100 Years of Community" exhibition in Scottsbluff; and the next Nebraska Chamber Players concert. Also, listen to...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a new production by the Angels Theatre Company and a concert at Wayne State College.

On March 4 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Two visiting filmmakers at The Ross; Beatrice Regional Orchestra's concert and Nebraska Choral Directors' church choir festival; "Riverdance" at Lied Center; First Friday for Mission Arts' five studio artists; First Friday Drum Circle at Ten Thousand Villages; and the Kearney Symphony Orchestra concert. Al...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear from Ed Mejia, the designer of the new Lincoln flag and learn about the next UNL Opera.

On Feb. 25, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: The Little Red Hen Theatre's season; Tom Ineck's time as "Jazz Currents" host; Abendmusik Youth Masterworks Festival concert; Hastings College's recognition of young writers from Nebraska; the next Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert; and Hans Sturm's new book. Also, listen to some poetry by Becky Fa...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear from transmedia artist Stephanie Dinkins, and learn what's on upcoming Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble and Nebraska Brass concerts.

On the Feb. 18 program join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: The Sioux City Symphony Brass Quintet performance at Wayne State; the next production by the Nebraska Rep; the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Rowe Sanctuary Great Backyard Bird Count 2022; Sheldon Museum of Art Spring Exhibitions; and a lecture series in Lincoln. Also, listen to...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Ron Hull tells us about his talk on March 7 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln.

On the Feb. 11 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: an art exhibition in Hastings; new production in Beatrice; art exhibitions in Scottsbluff; events in Kearney; a new production in York; and the Nebraska Chamber Players season. Also, listen to some poetry by Wendy Hind and hear about "Fiddler on the Roof" in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a new book by Robert Woody.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a new book by Robert Woody.

On the Feb. 4 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: a new production at the Grand Island Little Theater; TADA Theatre’s first show of 2022; E. N. Thompson Forum with Anna Deavere Smith and moderated by Sändra Washington; The BFF Gallery in Omaha; Wayne State College Choirs and Doane Choir Concert; the world premiere of “The Real Gemma Jordan;" a...