Friday LIVE

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about new exhibitions at Tugboat Gallery and Constellation Studios in Lincoln.

On the Jan. 28 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the next production by OmniArts Nebraska; "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at the Lied Center; a new film showing at The World Theatre in Kearney; Hector Anchondo's music and events; and the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra season. Also, some poetry by Heidi Pattee, an essay by Jill Flagel from Proj...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a play in Seward and February events at Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue.

On the Jan. 21 program join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert; classes at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; Rhymes and Reason: Hip Hop Panel Discussion; Bob Ross Paint Night in Grand Island; and Duo Baldo in Kearney. Also, some poetry by Heidi Pattee, an essay by Jill Flagel from Project Bloom and a preview of...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about the next Nebraska Brass concert and arts events at Noyes Art Gallery.

On the Jan. 14 program join Bill Anderson, Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: a new photo contest in Nebraska; The Wildwoods at The 1206 in Crete; Joy Castro at Indigo Bridge; and Zoolarious at The Zoo Bar. Also, some poetry by Heidi Pattee, an essay by Michael Warner from Project Bloom and a preview of the next concert by the Omaha Symphony.

This week, we hear about Bess Streeter Aldrich house events and the Winter Dance Party in Scottsbluff.

On the Jan. 7 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concert at the Lied Center; The Carr Family Cowboy Band's new CD; Nathan Mertens from Hastings College being chosen for a Global Leaders Program; a three film retrospective with Dr. Michael White presented by Wayne State College; and, January events at the Norfo...

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear what's happening at the West Nebraska Arts Center and the Vesper Concerts series.

On the Dec. 31st podcast hear what's coming up on a new season of "What If...."

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear what's happening at the Bemis Center in Omaha and the Bone Creek Museum in David City.

On the Dec. 17 program join Genevieve Randall and guests for holiday music, poetry, storytelling and conversations on our annual "Christmas and Solstice Special."

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about performances of "Messiah" in Henderson and "The Nutcracker" in Lincoln.

On the Dec. 10, join Shannon Claire for lively conversations about: Brownville Concert Series Christmas shows; Andrea von Kampen’s holiday concert; Nebraska Rep's Gala Event; Beatrice Community Players's “Elf The Musical;" Lincoln Community Playhouse's “Elf Jr.” Penguin Project; Minden Opera House "Community Unfolding in Minden" by Linda Stephen; Steady Wells's EP release party; and Abendmusik at...

On this week's Extra, a look at events at the National Willa Cather Center and a holiday concert at UNL, "Amahl and the Night Visitors."

On the Dec. 3 program join Bill Anderson, Shannon Claire and Genevieve Randall for lively conversations about: Selah's holiday concerts in Kearney and Scottsbluff (postponed); "The Santaland Diaries" at The Tada Theatre; Yorkshire Playhouse's production of "Christmas Belles;" “Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas with Nebraska Wesleyan;" “Miracle on 34th Street” at Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; “...

On this week's Extra, previews of holiday concert by Lincoln Choral Artists and a First Friday event at Tugboat Gallery.

There's no program this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but we'll return next week. However, on this week’s Extra, we hear about mariachi, jazz ensemble and string ensemble concerts at Wayne State College.

On Nov. 19, join Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Alexio Anest's concert in Scottsbluff; The 5th Annual Movember Showcase, a night of music to speak up about men’s mental health issues; the new mural at the Asian Community and Cultural Center in Lincoln; the next Kearney Concert Association concert; the Holiday Card Campaign for incarcerated individuals by Black and Pink;...

On this week’s Extra, we meet one of the winners of the 2021 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge and we hear about a Lincoln bookstore's birthday party.

On Nov. 12, join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: “Beyond The Baton” on Nebraska Public Media Television; Lincoln Theatre Alliance's production of Music Theatre International’s "All Together Now!;" National Willa Cather Center's "49 Minutes of Fame: An Exhibition of Native Pop Art" and “Hear the Rhythm of the Road, Route 66;" a new gallery opening in Lin...

Genevieve Randall and Marcy Brandt tell us about events at the Minden Opera House.

On Nov. 5, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Homestead National Historical Park's celebration of Native American Heritage Month; Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert and Hyeyung Yoon and Michael Sakamoto's collaboration with the UNL Dance Program; Jackie Allen and Hans Sturm's new album, “The Nebraska Project,” and a CD release party; Beatrice Co...

On this week’s Extra, previews of the next production by UNL Opera and the Mayor's Arts Awards.

On Oct. 29 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Trans-Nebraska Players tour in Chadron, Scottsbluff, Kearney and Lincoln; the Lincoln appearances by Chris Innis and Lynne Lowry at The Ross; new books by Gene Kwak and James Mattson and their event; the E. N. Thompson Forum with Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia; The Tada Tenors; and Dr. Rebecca Faber's talk ab...