Nebraska Public Media

Friday LIVE

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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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nebraskapublicmedia.org

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Zahn McClarnon, LCP, Moscovich tech poetry and more... 10.10.2025

This week on the Oct. 10 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall talks with Zahn McClarnon about his upcoming Governor's Lecture with Bird Runningwater (1:41). We also learn about Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR." (14:54), author Rebecca Lexa's new book (29:00), and an American Revolution event at the Stuhr Museum (46:51). Also, new poetry from David Moscov...

Extra: Missing Persons Day, Stuhr Museum, Communities Playhouse 09.10.2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, Genevieve talks with musician Jannel Rap about Nebraska Missing Persons Day; previews The American Revolution event at the Stuhr Museum; and learns about Walnut Ridge, a world-premiere play opening at the Nebraska Communities Playhouse.

Pivot, Karen Blessen, Eleanor the Great and more... 03.10.2025

This week on the Oct. 3 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Angels Theatre Company's production of "Pivot (1:40);" “The Muck, the Seeds, the Weeds, the Blossoming: the Journals of Karen Blessen (12:09);" the film "Eleanor the Great" at the Ross Media Arts Center (26:38); and Mike Smith's new documentary "Prai...

Extra: Theatre Roundup 02.10.2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, and a Theatre Roundup featuring: Wayne State College Theatre, Yorkshire Playhouse, and BLUEBARN Theatre.

Akropolis, Robert Russell, La Dolce Vita & more from Ron Hull 26.09.2025

This week on the Sept. 26 Friday LIVE from the Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations and the guests have lively performances! Featuring: Robert Russell Quartet (1:03, 13:33, & 45:11); Akropolis Reed Quintet (4:20, 27:04, & 37:42); and La Dolce Vita Duo (32:35, 50:26, 58:38, & 1;04:51). Also, we'll hear more poetry from Ali...

River Selby and Ross Media Arts Center 25.09.2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at River Selby's new book and event, and a grammar event and film at the Ross Media Arts Center.

Dan Whitney, Tosca Lee, LSO and more... 19.09.2025

This week on the Sept. 19 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Larry The Cable Guy's performance in Lincoln (1:48); Tosca Lee's "One Book, One Nebraska" tour (10:53); the season opening concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (19:55); bassist Dan Loomis' performance of "Job's Trial" in Hastings (38:11). Also: an Art Roundup featuring Great Plains Art Muse...

Extra: Dan Whitney 16.09.2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, an extended version of the interview with Dan Whitney about Larry The Cable Guy's performance in Lincoln on Friday, September 19 and the new special.

Director Ivy McDonald, Tony Fitzpatrick, Neb Storytelling & more 12.09.2025

This week on the Sept. 12 Friday LIVE, guest host Penny Morrow, Andy Hermann, Genevieve Randall, KJ Teder and guests have lively conversations about: the film "Bring Them Home" at The Ross Media Arts Center (1:24); artist/author/actor Tony Fitzpatrick's new book (12:02); "Safety Last!" with the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra in Scottsbluff (37:15); and Fabulous Friday at Trails & Rails Mus...

Extra: Robert Owens Centenary Festival. 11.09.2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a discussion with Jamie Reimer Seaman about the Robert Owens Centenary Festival.

First Friday from The Mill with Bob Hall, Linda Pawlenty & more! 05.09.2025

This week on the Sept. 5 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: artist Bob Hall's exhibition at WallSpace-LNK; author Linda Pawlenty's new book and event; artist Keith Jacobshagen's exhibition; Nebraska Bluegrass Concert Series; and the opening season concert by the Nebraska Chamber Players.

Extra: David Moscovich 04.09.2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a conversation with author David Moscovich about his new books and event.

Extra: Kate Beecroft's East of Wall 29.08.2025

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Genevieve Randall speaks with writer/actor/director Kate Beecroft about her feature film directorial debut East of Wall. She'll be at The Ross Media Arts Center in Lincoln this Friday evening.

BJ Jamison, Riké, Julia Williams, Bianca Swift and more... 22.08.2025

This week on the Aug. 22 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall welcomes a variety of guests to the Ron Hull Studio for a performance-based show. Musicians include Sandhills-based singer/songwriter B.J. Jamison, accordion player extraordinaire Julia Williams, and Omaha singer/event organizer Riké (accompanied by Andy Casillas on guitar). Acclaimed poet Bianca Swift also performs!

Extra: The Most Unlikely Place 21.08.2025

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Genevieve Randall catches up with Cynthia Miller from The Most Unlikely Place in Lewellen.

Naegele, Francie and Finch, Allen, Thorne, Jarana and more... 15.08.2025

This week on the Aug. 15 Friday LIVE, host Penelope Morrow and Genevieve Randall have lively conversations about: artist Thomas Naegele (1:23); events at Francie and Finch (14:07); exhibitions at Sheldon Museum of Art (33:51); "A Traveling Exhibition" by Laurine Kimmel (54:32); Jackie Allen and Susie Thorne tell us about the “How I Became A Jazz Singer” performance in Omaha (25:30); Daniel Martine...

Extra: Omaha Community Playhouse 14.08.2025

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, we meet some of the new staff at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

Chautauqua, Abby E. Murray, WallSpace-LNK and more... 08.08.2025

This week on the Aug. 8 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: Humanities Nebraska's next Chautauqua (1:37); Abby E. Murray's new book & event and Amy Haddad's Ex Ophidia Press (10:38); Lisa Bang Hoffman's exhibition at WallSpace-LNK (28:43); and Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Come From Away," (37:45); And, another story from the 2023 Nebraska Storyte...

Extra: The Lux Center for the Arts and Impact Nebraska Artists 07.08.2025

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at exhibitions at: The Lux Center for the Arts in Lincoln and various galleries around the state featuring Impact Nebraska artists.

Crossroads Music, Flatwater Shakespeare, Yorkshire and more... 01.08.2025

This week on the Aug. 1 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: Flatwater Shakespeare Company's production of "Romeo and Juliet (8:41);" Yorkshire Playhouse's "The Baker Street Irregulars (31:25);" and Wagons West & 50th Anniversary Celebration at Trails & Rails Museum (46:03). Also, some performances from Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival musicians (1:31), (25...

Extra: Art Roundup 31.07.2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, an Art Roundup featuring what's going on a the West Nebraska Arts Center, ArtBank, Blue Cat Gallery & Studio, and Clements Noyes Art Gallery.

Crossroads, Meadowlark, Ed Ruscha, Brownville and more... 25.07.2025

This week on the July 25 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations and about: Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival (1:25); a look at the art of Nebraska native Ed Ruscha (19:24); Meadowlark Music Festival (27:57); Brownville Village Theatre's productions (37:02); and Beatrice Community Players new production (48:18). Also, poetry from Laura Gregory (12:15) and a look at the search...

Extra: 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band 24.07.2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, the 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band perform in York. We'll get a preview of the concert.

Sean Lebita, Root Marm, Daniel Christian and Laura Gregory 18.07.2025

This week on the July 18 Friday LIVE at 10 a.m. CT from The Ron Hull Studio, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations and performances from: jazz pianist Sean Lebita; singer/songwriter (and part time String Bean) Daniel Christian; Root Marm Chicken Farm Jug Band; and poet Laura Gregory.

Lincoln Community Playhouse and North Platte Pow Wow 17.07.2025

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, looks at Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Inherit the Wind" and the North Platte Pow Wow.

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