Friday LIVE

On the May 10 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests talk about: Larksong Spring Festival; new exhibitions at Constellation Studios and West Nebraska Arts Center; Bob Hall's exhibition of his comic book art at Ming Toy Gallery; The Yorkshire Playhouse’s production of "The Cemetery Club;" Nebraska Wesleyan University Choirs concert; TADA’s Spring Sing Cabaret; University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra concert; and Blixt Arts Lab production of "Foster." Also, poetry from Ae Hee Lee and a look at “The Disability Plays” at Benson Theatre.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast features a look at Great Plains Theatre Commons Conference.

On the May 3 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests talk about: violinist Joshua Bell's concert; Norfolk Art Center's 17th Annual Juried Show; “Pictures At An Exhibition” concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; the next Nebraska Communities Playhouse production; a play at the Lincoln Community Playhouse; Jason Horner's last concert directing Lincoln Choral Artists; and Opera Omaha's final production of the season. Also, more poetry from Siwar Masannat, a Ross film review and a look at a concert by the Omaha Chamber Music Society.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast features looks at the 2024 Spring Platte River Art Show, " and A Life of Whimsy" at Gallery Nine.

On the April 26 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests chat about: “Delights & Shadows: A Tribute to Nebraska Poet Ted Kooser;" a guitar ensemble performance in a planetarium in Chadron: Lincoln Calling; Wessels Living History Farm; The Wartburg Choir; First Friday Jazz with Jackie Allen, Hans Sturm and more on May 3; The Nebraska Brass; Aging Partners Dinner and a Show; and Public Art Lincoln. Also, some of Ted Kooser's poetry read by Chloe Moore and a preview of a performance of the "Standing Bear Cantata" in Omaha.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast features a talk with author Elizabeth Theiss-Morse about her new book “Respect and Loathing in American Democracy: Polarization, Moralization and the Undermining of Equality” and an extended version of the Ted Kooser tribute preview.

On the April 19 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests chat about: Signe Baumane's film and appearance at the Ross Media Arts Center; NWU's Big Sing!; Daniel Simon's events at Francie and Finch and UNL; Philip Daniel's concerts in Hastings and Omaha; Constellation 13; and the Nebraska Rep's production of "Big Fish. Also, poetry by Siwar Masannat.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast discusses concerts in Hastings, Lincoln, Grand Island, Wayne, and the Lied Center in Lincoln.

On the April 12 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests chat about: Tyler Graim's film and his appearance at the Ross Media Arts Center; "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" in Wakefield; WallSpace-LNK's exhibition called "Invoking American Spirits;" Josh Gracin's performance at the Minden Opera House; Sarah McCammon's new book and appearance in Omaha; and the next concerts by the Nebraska Chamber Players. Also, poetry by Siwar Masannat and a look at Omaha Performing Arts events.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a preview of “Mean Girls” at the Lied Center and an extended version of the interview with Sarah McCammon.

On the April 5 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests chat about: The String Beans anniversary and events; Tada Theatre's next production; Harbor & Home at The Lark in Hastings and in Fremont; Prairie Arts Center events and exhibits in North Platte; two concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; and a Meadowlark Music Festival concert. Also, poetry by Stephanie Coley and a look at “The Suffrage Song” exhibit in Omaha.

On the April 5 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests chat about: The String Beans anniversary and events; Tada Theatre's next production; Harbor & Home at The Lark in Hastings and in Fremont; Prairie Arts Center events and exhibits in North Platte; two concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; and a Meadowlark Music Festival concert. Also, poetry by Stephanie Coley and a look at “The Suffrage Song” exhibit in Omaha.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a look at events at The National Willa Cather Center and a preview of the next concerts by Nebraska Brass.

On the March 29 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests chat about: Timothy Schaffert's new book and events in Lincoln, including some at Francie and Finch; Abendmusik at First Plymouth's “St. John Passion;" Andy Hall Combo at First Friday Jazz; Crane River Theater's production of "Jersey Boys;" Beatrice Community Players' "Peter and The Starcatcher;" and events at The Merryman Center in Kearney. Also, poetry by Stephanie Coley and a preview of Kaneko’s “Rearranged.”

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, we hear from poets Ae Hee Lee, Siwar Masannat and Kelly Weber, who are doing an event at Francie and Finch on April 2.

On the March 22 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests chat about: Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble's concert in Grand Island; Neave Trio performing a Jonah Sirota piece in Lincoln; OmniArts Nebraska's reading of the new play by Jillian Carter; Flyovers new music and their concert in Alliance; Bluebarn Theatre's world premiere of "More of a Heart" by Dave Osmundsen; and "100 Years of Broadway" at the Lied Center. Also, poetry by Stephanie Coley and a preview of this weekend's Omaha Symphony concert.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, we hear about crane migration in Nebraska and Boho Bash.

On the March 15 "Friday LIVE"... host Genevieve Randall and guests chat about "Little Underworld," a new novel by Chris Harding Thornton; “The Simmons Sisters Reunion” at The TADA Theatre; "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at Nebraska Communities Playhouse; Greenblatt & Seay's music workshops at The Old Schoolhouse; an organ recital at St. Cecilia Cathedral; World Speech Day and a faculty tuba recital at Wayne State College; and "Paper," an exhibition at Constellation Studios. We also feature poetry by Daniel Simon.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra looks at the Norfolk Area Student Exhibition.

On the March 8 "Friday LIVE" host Genevieve Randall has: live performances and a conversation with members of General Guinness and the Stout Boys/Paddywhack; live performances and a conversation with Bela Fleck; a discussion about Kiechel Fine Art's “Resilience” exhibition by Olena Mosiyevych; and a theater roundup with Lincoln Community Playhouse's "Cabaret" and Doane University's "The Delays." Also, poetry from Twyla Hansen.