Friday LIVE
396 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -The latest news about arts and humanities happenings around Nebraska, as well as talk and performances from those involved.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
String Beans, Kyttra Burge at Tada, LSO, Meadowlark and more!
April 05, 2024 17:07 - 40 minutes - 40 MBOn 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.
Extra: National Willa Cather Center and Nebraska Brass
April 04, 2024 19:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBOn 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.
Schaffert Titantic, St. John Passion, Steph Coley poetry & more!
March 29, 2024 16:45 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBOn 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.”
Extra: Poets Ae Hee Lee, Siwar Masannat and Kelly Weber
March 28, 2024 19:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBOn 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.
Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble, Neave Trio, Steph Coley poetry & more
March 22, 2024 17:16 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBOn 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 ...
Extra: Crane migration in Nebraska and Boho Bash.
March 21, 2024 21:45 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, we hear about crane migration in Nebraska and Boho Bash.
Simmons Sisters, Hunchback, Little Underworld and more...
March 15, 2024 17:58 - 1 hour - 62 MBOn 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 poe...
Extra: Norfolk Area Student Exhibition
March 14, 2024 19:19 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBThis week's Friday LIVE Extra looks at the Norfolk Area Student Exhibition.
Bela Fleck, Paddywhack, Twyla Hansen, Kiechel, LCP, Doane & more
March 08, 2024 18:41 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBOn 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.
Extra: Kittel & Co. and Michael Londra
March 07, 2024 20:43 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThis week's Friday LIVE Extra looks at concerts by Kittel & Co. and Michael Londra.
Shrek, Water/Ways, Daniel Simon, Omaha Symphony and more...
March 01, 2024 17:36 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBOn the March 1 "Friday LIVE," host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Lied Center's “Shrek: The Musical;" Buffalo County Historical Society/Trails & Rails Museum's Smithsonian traveling exhibition called “Water/Ways;" First Nations Festival: "An Evening of Music by Indigenous Composers;" St. Paul First Friday; and Jackie Allen's concerts with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra and Hastings Symphony. Also, new poetry from Daniel Simon, a preview of the next concert by Omaha...
Extra: National Willa Cather Center and Angels Theatre Company
February 29, 2024 21:35 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThis week's Friday LIVE Extra, looks at a concert and an exhibit at The National Willa Cather Center and Angels Theatre Company's Salon Reading Series.
Hastings Symphony, Grand Island Music, Nebraska Rep and more...
February 23, 2024 17:35 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBOn the Feb. 23 “Friday LIVE," host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the next Hastings Symphony concert; Cuban Missile Crisis's performance at the Grand Island Music Series; Nebraska Rep's production of “The Flick;" Abendmusik's Youth Masterworks Festival; First Friday Jazz on March 1 with Camille Metoyer Moten; Kearney Concert Association's Divas 3; and exhibitions at Gallery 9. Also, new poetry from Daniel Simon, a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher and a previe...
Extra: “The Magic of Murals” and Postmodern Jukebox
February 22, 2024 21:30 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBOn this week's "Friday LIVE Extra," previews of “The Magic of Murals” and Postmodern Jukebox at the Lied Center.
Poet Kwame Dawes, King's Singers, Scott Guild and more...
February 16, 2024 17:37 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBOn the Feb. 16 “Friday LIVE," host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the biopic “Bob Marley One Love” with Kwame Dawes, who wrote a book about Marley; The King’s Singers concert at Wayne State; Scott Guild's new novel, "Plastic," and event in Lincoln; OmniArts Nebraska's new production; The Little Red Hen Theatre's “Murder in Margaritaville;" concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos (featuring Jordan Peterson) in Minden; 1st Nebraska...
Extra: "Hello Girls" and “The Great Leap”
February 15, 2024 22:54 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOn this week's "Friday LIVE Extra," previews of Nebraska Wesleyan's production of “The Hello Girls” and Bluebarn Theatre's “The Great Leap.”
VMM at Ross, Lark in Hastings, Theater in three towns and more!
February 09, 2024 17:52 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBOn the Feb. 9 “Friday LIVE,“ host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: The Native American Film Series at The Ross; Jacob Westfall at The Lark in Hastings and Bierhaus Maisschaller in Lincoln; two Abendmusik at First Plymouth events; Daniel Brooks new book; Beatrice Community Players production of Stephen King's "Misery;" Ashland Art Walk; and Angels Theatre Company's premiere of "I Carry Your Heart With Me." Also, a tribute to artist Dave Stewart and a look at Bellev...
Extra: Black Violin and Les Grands Ballets
February 08, 2024 20:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this week's "Friday LIVE Extra" previews of Black Violin at Steelhouse Omaha and Les Grands Ballets at the Lied Center.
Jesus Christ Superstar, Yorkshire, film review -and more...
February 02, 2024 17:52 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBOn the Feb. 2 “Friday LIVE“ at 9:59 a.m. CT, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Jesus Christ Superstar at the Lied Center; "Pride and Prejudice" at the Yorkshire Playhouse; “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming” at the Tada Theatre; "2024 IMAGE Show" in Scottsbluff; Becker-Bogard Duo concert in Lincoln and the next Nebraska Chamber Players concert. Also, a review of a new film opening at The Ross and a look at the next concert by the Omaha Symphony.
Extra:Opera Omaha, Lincoln Literacy and Sandhills Symphony
February 01, 2024 22:33 - 28 minutes - 26 MBOn this week's "Friday LIVE Extra" Opera Omaha, Lincoln Literacy and Sandhills Symphony.
La Dolce Vita, Musem Collab, Group Sax and more...
January 26, 2024 17:45 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBOn the Jan. 26 “Friday LIVE“ at 9:59 a.m. CT, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about:La Dolce Vita Duo's next performance; the discussion about POW Camps in Nebraska in York; Group Sax at the next First Friday Jazz; Empire Trio's performance in Kearney; Homestead Harmonizers concert in Friend; Kinetic Light at the Lied Center; Ames Piano Quartet's Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music performance; and Surfin’ USA: Beach Boys tribute in Minden. Also, new poetry from Kelly...
Extra: Author Peter Capuono and “The Last Radio Show” in Seward.
January 25, 2024 23:05 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOn this week's "Friday LIVE Extra" a discussion with author Peter Capuono about his new book and a preview of the production of “The Last Radio Show” in Seward.
Philip Glass Birthday, Beautiful Black, WSC Art and more...
January 19, 2024 18:29 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBOn the Jan. 19 “Friday LIVE," host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Paul Barnes's piano recital in Lincoln; “Beautiful Black” art exhibition in Hastings; Nebraska Brass's “Winter Heat” tour; Sophie Isaak's “The person I am on vacation” art exhibition at Wayne State College; April Verch and Cody Walters's performances in Lincoln and Omaha; and M. Timothy Nolting's new book and Lincoln appearance. Also, new poetry from Kelly Weber and a look at the Artists Cooperati...
Philip Glass Birthday, Beautiful Black, WSC Art and more...
January 19, 2024 18:29 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBOn the Jan. 19 “Friday LIVE," host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Paul Barnes's piano recital in Lincoln; “Beautiful Black” art exhibition in Hastings; Nebraska Brass's “Winter Heat” tour; Sophie Isaak's “The person I am on vacation” art exhibition at Wayne State College; April Verch and Cody Walters's performances in Lincoln and Omaha; and M. Timothy Nolting's new book and Lincoln appearance. Also, new poetry from Kelly Weber and a look at the Artists Cooperati...
Extra: Heartbeats and MLK Week 2024 events
January 18, 2024 21:34 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBOn this week's "Friday LIVE Extra" a preview of a concert by Heartbeats in Grand Island and a look at MLK Week 2024 events at Doane University in Crete.
Extra: Martin Luther King Jr. Speech in Lincoln
January 12, 2024 19:12 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBGenevieve Randall talks with Dale Johnson about his story about Martin Luther King Jr.'s Speech in Lincoln.
Bone Creek, Eric Hutchinson, Wallspace-LNK and more...
January 12, 2024 17:28 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBOn the Jan. 12 “Friday LIVE“ host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the new exhibition at Wallspace-LNK in Lincoln; Bone Creek's exhibitions in David City; Capital Jazz Society's January music schedule in Lincoln; Eric Hutchinson at The Lark in Hastings; Michael Genslinger's faculty trumpet recital in Wayne; and new music from April Verch, who'll be performing in Lincoln next week. Also, new poetry from Kelly Weber and a look at the next concert by the Omaha Symphony.
Extra: Lied Center, NJO, and The Wildwoods
January 02, 2024 22:16 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBOn the Jan. 5 "Friday LIVE Extra" previews of "Les Miserables" at the Lied Center, the next Nebraska Jazz Orchestra concert, and a concert by The Wildwoods in Red Cloud.
Extra: Abendmusik and First Friday Jazz
December 31, 2023 22:55 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBA look at concerts presented by Abendmusik and First Friday Jazz.
Friday LIve Holiday Special 2023
December 21, 2023 18:14 - 59 minutes - 54 MBOn the Dec. 22 Friday LIVE at 10 a.m. CT from Nebraska Public Media, join host Genevieve Randall for this year's Holiday Special, with musical performances, poetry from Katie Marya and others, and some seasonal stories! This program will have an encore at 8 p.m. CT on Christmas night.
Extra: Calibraska's Winter Schminter Fest.
December 20, 2023 20:22 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" a look at Calibraska's Winter Schminter Fest.
Dick Terhune, Andrea von Kampen, Nutcracker, The Lightning Bugs
December 15, 2023 17:29 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBOn the Dec. 15 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "A Christmas Carol" in Lincoln; The Lightning Bugs Christmas Concert in Grand Island; Andrea von Kampen's holiday show in Omaha; "Christmas Blast of Brass" with the Milligan Brass Band in Friend; La Dolce Vita Duo's performance in Lincoln; and "The Nutcracker" in Lincoln. Also, poetry from Katie Marya and a look at the Holiday Lights at Benson Theater in Omaha.
Tour in Red Cloud and art exhibitions in Norfolk and at WNAC
December 14, 2023 19:46 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" we hear about a holiday tour of Willa Cather's childhood home in Red Cloud and art exhibitions in Norfolk and Scottsbluff,
Christmas Theatre, Katie Marya, Wildwoods and more...
December 08, 2023 17:29 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBOn the Dec. 8 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "Elf: The Musical" in Hickman; events at The BLUEBARN Theatre in Omaha; a production by the Beatrice Community Players; Yorkshire Playhouse's holiday performances; The Wildwoods concert at The Lark in Hastings; Lincoln Community Playhouse's presentation of "Finding Nemo, Jr.;" events at Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; and the Lincoln Choral Artists' holiday concert. Also, poe...
Extra: Christmas concerts and "Christmas Past and Present"
December 07, 2023 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" conversations about a Christmas concert in Brownville and "Christmas Past and Present" in Grand Island.
AIDS Day Quilt Songbook, NWU, Abendmusik, LSO and more!
December 01, 2023 17:56 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBOn the Dec. 1 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: World AIDS Day Event; Nebraska Wesleyan Choir and Abendmusik performances; Rick Goldsmith's new film at The Ross; “Deck The Halls” concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Homestead Harmonizers sing in Beatrice; and Nebraska Brass's statewide tour. Also, more poetry from Jessica Poli, a Ross film review and a look at an Omaha Community Playhouse production.
Extra: Behzod Abduraimov and the Wigilia celebration in Ashton
November 30, 2023 21:16 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" conversations with classical pianist Behzod Abduraimov about his Lied Center concert and Father Dave about the Wigilia celebration at the Polish Heritage Center in Ashton.
Extra: Music Roundup and Poetry
November 22, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra:" Tom Trenney talks about this weekend's "Messiah" performance; Ed Love previews his quartet's First Friday Jazz gig; Matthew Armstrong sings the praises of the Holiday Choir Concerts in Wayne; Josh Calkin expounds on both the Mariachi Negro y Oro concert and the Brass and Percussion Ensembles concert also in Wayne; and there's more poetry from Jessica Poli.
Chase Hasty, Theodore Wheeler, Assemblage Art and more...
November 17, 2023 17:47 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Nov. 17 from Nebraska Public Media, Andy Hermann, Dave Hughes, and guests have lively conversations about: Chase Hasty The Magician's performance in Holdrege; the next Lincoln Organ Showcase concert with Eldred Marshall; Keri Chryst and the French Connection in Grand Island; Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble concert in Lincoln; Ted Wheeler’s new book and appearance; “Loosely Assembled, “ the exhibit curated by Karissa Johnson at WallSpace-LNK; Keri Chryst's residency in Has...
Extra: Author John Mabry
November 16, 2023 22:32 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week the "Friday LIVE Extra" has a conversation with author John Mabry about his new book about Nebraska volleyball.
Brad Colerick, Comenius, Omaha Symphony and more!
November 10, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Nov. 10 from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Brad Colerick at the Benson Theatre in Omaha; the historical movie “Comenius: Life and Legacy of John Amos Comenius” in Kearney; concerts by Nebraska Chamber Players in Lincoln; "Artist From Outside; Take a Breath" exhibition in Hastings; UNL Outdoor Adventures' "No Man's Land Film Festival" in Lincoln; and "O Pioneers!" in Lincoln. Also, more poetry from Kimberly Reyes...
Extra: Bluebird Cultural Initiative and a new documentary
November 09, 2023 21:03 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThis week the "Friday LIVE Extra" conversations about events at the Bluebird Cultural Initiative and a new documentary about a Native Viet Nam veteran.
Dia De Los Muertos, Sandhills Symphony, Demarre McGill and more!
November 03, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Nov. 3 from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Nebraska Folklife's Dia De Los Muertos event: The Sandhills Symphony concert; “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons” performed by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; The Brevet at The Lark in Hastings; Rascal Martinez at the National Willa Cather Center’s Red Cloud Opera House; "Not Too Far Distant" at the Lied Center; and Lincoln Literacy's Global Celebration. Also, poetry from Kimberly Re...
Extra: Monroe Crossing and Van Jensen
November 02, 2023 21:24 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week the "Friday LIVE Extra" conversations with: a member of Monroe Crossing, who have a show in Lincoln and Minden; and author Van Jensen, who has a book event in Lincoln.
Storytelling, Dracula, Peter Flaherty, Kimberly Reyes and more!
October 27, 2023 16:46 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Oct. 27 from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Nebraska Storytelling Festival; "Dracula’s Ship" in McCook; Peter Flaherty at the Carson Center; Anna Bemis Palmer Museum grand opening celebration in York; Opera Omaha's production of "Don Pasquale;" and Arts for the Soul's "Sing from the Heart: The Power of Words (& Music!)" with Matt Mason. Also, poetry from Kimberly Reyes.
Extra: Visual Arts Roundup
October 26, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week the "Friday LIVE Extra" has a visual arts roundup featuring: Constellation Studios, West Nebraska Arts Center, Fred Simon Gallery, Wayne State College Faculty Art Exhibit, and Great Plains Theatre Commons "Catrina Runway."
Tom Papa, LSO Double Concerto, Baez Film review and more...
October 20, 2023 17:11 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Oct. 20 from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Tom Papa's performance in Lincoln; the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Lincoln Community Playhouse's current production; Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery's artist of the month; Camille Metoyer Moten's performance in Grand Island; and Lincoln Choral Artist's season opener. Also, some more poetry from Carolina Hotchandani, a Ross film review and a look at...
Extra: saxophonist Sherman Irby and poet Carolina Hotchandani
October 19, 2023 23:20 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week the "Friday LIVE Extra" has conversations with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra saxophonist Sherman Irby and poet Carolina Hotchandani.
Arts Awards, Prairie Pride, O Pioneers, Cowboy Poets and more!
October 13, 2023 17:04 - 1 hour - 61 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Oct. 13 at 9:59 a.m. Central from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: “O Pioneers” statewide tour; Old West Days & Nebraska Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Valentine; 13th Annual Prairie Pride Film Festival; The Fall Platte River Art Show; Calidore String Quartet concert; and a preview of the State Arts Awards and Mayor's Arts Awards. Also, some more poetry from Carolina Hotchandani and a song from Evan ...
Extra: Folk Legacy Trio and Shelby Van Pelt
October 11, 2023 21:28 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThis week the "Friday LIVE Extra" looks at a concert by the Folk Legacy Trio in Kearney and a talk by author Shelby Van Pelt in Lincoln.