Friday LIVE

The Missoula Children’s Theatre is in Nebraska again. They offer opportunities for young people to play a variety of roles in a variety of productions. Alise Perault from the Cather Center tells us about their stop in Red Cloud.

On July 16 join Genevieve Randall, Tom Ineck and guests for lively conversations about: The Listening Room concert by Heather Newman; the new recording by jazz guitarist, songwriter and educator Aaron Stroessner; a new production by the Harlan County Dam Playhouse in Republican City; a youth production by the Beatrice Community Players; "The Addams Family" at Pinewood Bowl in Lincoln; and Angels T...

"Jazz Currents" host Tom Ineck talks with jazz guitarist Aaron Stroessner about his new recording "Haymarket Station" he recorded with Kevin Lloyd, Mitchell Benson and Andew Wray. Stroessner also talks about his life as a musician and teacher.

On the July 9 program join Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests for lively conversations about: events at the Merryman Center in Kearney; Tada Theatre’s TadaStock 2; a new production by Hastings Community Theatre; events at The Most Unlikely Place in Lewellen; the Lied Center's new season; and the Lincoln Municipal Band's season. Also, poetry by Kassandra Montag and KVNO's Corbin Hirschho...

On this week's Extra, pianist Paul Barnes tells us about his July 13 recital as a part of the Lied Center Piano Academy.

Genevieve Randall talks with artist Elizabeth Katt about her new exhibition. Also, Kwakiutl Dreher reviews a new documentary showing at The Ross.

On the June 25 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests have lively conversations about: •The "Skipping Through Time" events and museum crawl along the Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway •Olde Glory Theatre in Seward's production for Christmas in July •A book by Larry Molczyk and the Broken Arrow Jam Camp •The Stransky Park Summer Concert series •Refurbishment of an historic carillon •An...

Genevieve Randall talks with the Assistant Director from the Golden Husk Theatre in Ord about a concert of patriotic music given by Kearney Jazz Society.

On the June 18 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: •National Willa Cather Center's author series with Chris Harding Thornton •Flatwater Music Festival in Hastings •A production of "Psycho Beach Party" from OmniArts Nebraska •The Darryl White Ensemble on the Jazz in June series •The inaugural Student Film Festival hosted by Civic Nebraska and The Bay •This yea...

Genevieve Randall has a conversation with Stacy Ideus and Kim Homes about the Saunders County Historical Society & Museum and Wahoo150 celebration of the town of Wahoo’s 150 + 1 Anniversary.

On the June 11 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests have lively conversations about: Prairie Arts Center's "Fire on the Prairie;" Brownville Concert Series' 30th Anniversary Season with Joseph Hall, who will perform as Elvis; Dan Dobson's dinner show at The Most Unlikely Place; BAT Academy Art Studio in West Point; Grover Cleveland Alexander Musical at Grand Island Northwest...

Genevieve Randall has a conversation with Debby Greenblatt and David Seay about their summer workshops.

On the June 4 Friday LIVE, guest host William Padmore, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Commander Paul Kenney tells us about the 43rd Army Band's tour of northeast Nebraska; artist Charley Friedman and pianist Paul Barnes tell us about their exhibition at the Bemis Center; The Lark in Hastings is back hosting live music as part of their Listening Room series; the Lied...

Genevieve Randall has an extended conversation with artist Charley Friedman and pianist/guitarist Paul Barnes about the "Soundtracks for the Present Future" installation at the Bemis Center.

On the May 28 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Bemis Center's Summer 2021 exhibitions; Jazz in June; 66th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference; Calibraska Arts Initiative; International Humanitarian Photographer Randy Bacon solo exhibit in Norfolk; and Tugboat Gallery's Porch Art Palooza. Also, poetry by Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason.

William Padmore and guests tell us about an event by Blixt Locally Grown in Lincoln.

On the May 21 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests have lively conversations about: Neihardt State Historic Site Summer on the Lawn series; Abendmusik's "Give to Lincoln Day Music Marathon" and NWU Choir's “Only in the Love;" International Quilt Museum news and current exhibitions: Joel Sartore’s “Photo Ark,” sponsored by the Ogallala Regional Arts Council; Prairie Arts...

The virtual class “Bug Squad’s Mission Possible” comes to Omaha next week. William Padmore interviews Brian Galvin about this event hosted by the Omaha Children’s Museum.

On the May 14 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Beatrice Community Players' production of "Love, Linda;" Yorkshire Playhouse's delayed production of the 2019 play writing competition; the last concert of the season by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's concert featuring the Young Jazz Artist Competition winner; and DELTA Reality's...

This week, the Lied Center announces their Broadway series for 2021-22. Lauren Durban reveals what is on the schedule.

On the May 7 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall, William Padmore, and guests have lively conversations about: the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (01:29); the current production by the Nebraska Repertory Theatre (12:36); First Friday art opening and reception at Studio K in Grand Island (21:34); the reopening of the Robert Henri Museum in Cozad (38:50); and, Sam Stacy's performance a...

This week, a preview of the Lux Center's "Mayfest," First Friday events, and more!

On the April 30th Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall, William Padmore, and guests have lively conversations about: the next OmniArts Nebraska production (00:48); a book signing on April 30th at Francie & Finch (15:10); Rascal Martinez's performance in Norfolk (24:30); Alexio Anest's new album (35:47); 3rd Annual POYDS Dance Company Performing Arts Showcase (48:15); and, UNK's "green screen" Kurt...

This week, conversations about the Canadian Brass's return to Lincoln and what's happening at the Bess Streeter Aldrich house in Elmwood.

On the April 23rd Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Arts for the Soul's presentation of Dr. Everett McCorvey and The American Spiritual Ensemble (01:20); The Platte River Art Show (22:52); the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (34:53); and, Greenblatt & Seay events (47:00). Also, poetry by Saddiq Dzukogi (17:45), Kwakiutl Dreher reviews the...