Friday LIVE
411 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -The latest news about arts and humanities happenings around Nebraska, as well as talk and performances from those involved.
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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.
Flatwater Film, Bartels Sandhills book, Jake Shimabukuro & more.
October 06, 2023 16:58 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Oct. 6 from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Flatwater Film Festival; Jake Shimabukuro's concert at the Lied Center; Alan Bartels' “100 Things To Do in the Nebraska Sandhills Before You Die;" Pawnee at Fort Kearny event; and The OLLI Art Show. Also: poetry from Carolina Hotchandani; a look at events at PACE; and theatre productions in Lincoln, York, and Omaha.
Extra: Beatrice Regional Orchestra and Marissa Mulder's concerts
October 05, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThis week the "Friday LIVE Extra" looks at Debby Greenblatt's performance with the Beatrice Regional Orchestra and Marissa Mulder's concerts at the Brownville Concert Series.
Jazz concerts, Talbott Brothers, state poet Matt Mason and more.
September 29, 2023 16:41 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Sept. 29 from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's “Early Autumn” concert; First Friday Jazz's “The Dueling Divas: Jackie Allen and Susie Thorne;" The Talbott Brothers concert in Hastings; "A Night for Hope" in Lincoln; author Will Leitch's new book and event; "Threads & Trails: Contemplations of Our Herstories;" and Beatrice Community Players "Farce of Nature." Also, more p...
Extra: “A Woman’s Place is in the Resistance” and Nebraska Rep
September 28, 2023 20:49 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis week the "Friday LIVE Extra" looks at “A Woman’s Place is in the Resistance” and Nebraska Rep’s production of “Sense and Sensibility.”
Steinway piano, Smithsonian exhibit, The Daily Tay and more!
September 22, 2023 16:54 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Sept. 22 from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the Lied Center's new piano: Josh Gracin's concert in Minden; Abendmusik and Nebraska Wesleyan concerts; Humanities Nebraska and Civic Nebraska, “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America;" Blogger Taylor Wolfe's new book and event in Lincoln; and productions by Lincoln Community Playhouse and Nebraska Communities Playhouse. Also: poetry from state poet...
Extra: Canadian Brass and Continental Drift Music Festival
September 21, 2023 19:33 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" previews of: the Canadian Brass concert in Wayne; and the Continental Drift Music Festival in Fremont.
Philip Daniel, Carnegie Libraries, Mason, Chinese Culture & more
September 15, 2023 17:03 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Sept. 15 from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: art exhibitions by Michelle Hrbek and Diane Reiber at the Burkholder Project, and by Jamie Burmeister at Kiechel Fine Art; the season opening concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Phat Cat Swinger's concert in Kearney; and Philip Daniel's concert in Wayne. Also: poetry from state poet Matt Mason; Grant Ferrell looks at the history of Carnegie Libr...
Extra: OminArts Nebraska and Pulliam & Markham concert
September 14, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" previews of: OmniArts Nebraska's "Daily Pages," an original theatrical poetry reading by Dustin Witte; and Limmie Pulliam and Mark Markham's concert of spirituals.
War Pony, Czech Marionettes and More!
September 08, 2023 16:47 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Sept. 8 from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "War Pony" opening at The Ross on Sept. 8; Czech Marionette Theater in Friend; Nebraska Storytelling Festival; Ryanhood at the Brownville Concert Series; and Art in the Garden's “Magical Mystery Tour,” Also: more poetry from John Johnson, Arts For The Soul with Joel Sartore; Nebraska Chamber Players season opener; Vesper Concerts first performance; Li...
Extra: Midwest Theater and films in Wayne
September 08, 2023 01:50 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra," conversations with: Tina Worthman, about the Midwest Theater's Fall season in Scottsbluff; and Mike White, about student films and "The Cross" showing in Wayne.
Art From The Inside, Polishfest, John Johnson poetry and more...
September 01, 2023 17:47 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBOn this week's Friday LIVE Sept. 1 from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Art From The Inside exhibition at the G Dobos Studio; Polishfest in Ashton; author Michael James's Sept. 7 book event; a music and an author event in Red Cloud; new art exhibitions at the West Nebraska Arts Center; and "Unseen and Underfoot: the Hidden Diversity of the Plains" at Wallspace-LNK. Also, more poetry from John Johnson, Kwakiutl Dreher revi...
Extra: Daniel Martinez
August 31, 2023 19:13 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra, a conversation with guitarist and educator Daniel Martinez.
Extra: Welsh Festival and Harrison Boe
August 24, 2023 19:32 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra, a look at a Welsh festival in Lincoln and a concert in Hickman by Harrison Boe.
Astro Clay, Kaspar Haake, new at Sheldon, Greek Fest and more!
August 18, 2023 17:35 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis week on the Aug. 18 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Clay Anderson's new book and event; Kaspar Haake's installation at Red Deer Studio in Lincoln; Sheldon Museum of Art's new exhibitions; Amra-Faye Wright's performances in Brownville; Merryman Performing Art Center's new season; "Wanderings: A Walk in the Woods" by Derrick Burbul; and Flatwater Shakespeare's production of "A Winter's Tale." Also, p...
Extra: Angels Theatre Company's new season
August 17, 2023 21:40 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra, a look at Angels Theatre Company's new season.
Carson School, PolkaToons, poetry, Ted Kooser book and more!
August 11, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThis week on the Aug. 11 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Hank Stratton's new jobs at UNL; Angie Kriz and The PolkaToons's concerts in Grand Island and elsewhere; Center for People in Need's 20th Anniversary Party; The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery's artist of the month Linda Evans; and “Ted Kooser: More Than A Local Wonder” by Carla Ketner and illustrated by Paula Wallace. Also, poetry from Kelly ...
Extra: Back to School Reading for Kids
August 08, 2023 21:29 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra," a conversation with Nebraska Public Media's Education Director Jessica Mitchell-McCollough about some back to school reading for kids.
Hamilton, Tada, Constellation, Nebraska Crossroads and more!
August 04, 2023 17:01 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThis week on the Aug. 4 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "Hamilton" at the Lied Center; Greenblatt and Seay's dance tune workshops; Tada Theatre's “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits;" Constellation Studios's "Something Darkly;" and Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival. Also, poetry from Kelly Weber, a view of some stops of the WanderNebraska program and a look the Omaha Comedy Fest.
Extra: Genevieve Tonniges and David Wickerham
August 02, 2023 21:14 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra," an introduction to Genevieve Tonniges, the new director at Wessels Living History Farm and a preview of an organ concert by David Wickerham in Omaha.
Art Vibes, Park Sounds; Blue Cat Gallery; Kelly Weber; and more!
July 28, 2023 16:49 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis week on the July 28 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "Art Vibes, Park Sounds" in Lincoln; Blue Cat Gallery & Studio's juried exhibition, “Signs of Rural Life;" Nebraska Folklife at this year's New American Arts Festival in Omaha; "Patchwork of the Prairie" in Hastings; and "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" in York. Also, poetry from Kelly Weber, a view of some stops of the WanderNebraska program an...
Extra: OLLI Classes
July 27, 2023 19:23 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra," a look at some of the classes that OLLI offers.
LCP Cabaret, Brownville Theatre, Aspen Laboy, Crossroads & more!
July 21, 2023 17:04 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThis week on the July 21 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Lincoln Community Playhouse's “We’re Still Here: A Cabaret Experience;" Brownville Village Theatre's season; Orion Walsh at the Lincoln Community Foundation Garden Performance Series; Oregon-California Trails Convention in Gering; and the Missoula Children's Theatre comes to Seward to conduct a theater workshop for area youth. Also, poetry from As...
Extra: Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art
July 20, 2023 19:20 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra," a preview of the new exhibition at Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art.
Higgins Boat, artists in Beatrice, WanderNebraska and more...
July 14, 2023 20:30 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBThis week on the July 14 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about Whisler Aviation in Seward moving a rare Higgins boat from California; Homestead National Historical Park's 2023 Artist-in-Residence Program; the new director of the Lincoln City Libraries; and Humanities Nebraska's 2023 Chautauqua in Grand Island. Also, poetry from Aspen Monet Laboy, three stops on the WanderNebraska program, and a musical theater...
Extra: Flatwater Shakespeare and West Nebraska Arts
July 13, 2023 19:24 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a preview of the Flatwater Shakespeare Company's "Desdemona: A Play About a Hankerchief" and a look at two exhibits at the West Nebraska Arts Center.
Extra: Angels Theatre Company and Fur Trade Days
July 06, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThis week on the Friday Live Extra, we learn about Angels Theatre Company's First Flight Festival and Chadron's Fur Trade Days.
Zoofest, Tegan Nissen, poet Aspen Laboy and more!
June 30, 2023 17:48 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis week on the June 30 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: celebrating 50 years of the The Zoo Bar at Zoofest; Tegan Nissen's new song and concerts; Hub and Soul, Live at Telegraph Summer Concert Series and Thursday Night Music Series; United States Air Force Heartland of America Band concerts; The Nebraska Communities Playhouse production of "Moana, Jr.;"and Lincoln Municipal Band concerts. Also, poetry ...
Meadowlark Music Festival and Fort Cody Summer Music Series
June 29, 2023 18:07 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a preview of the Meadowlark Music Festival and a look at this year's Fort Cody Summer Music Series.
Birding by Indian, Brad Colerick, Stay Awake filmmaker and more!
June 23, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThis week on the June 23 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Thomas Gannon's new book and book talk; Brad Colerick's performances in Nebraska; director Jamie Sisley's new film; Homestead National Historical Park's Homestead Days; OmniArts Nebraska's new production; and David Moscovich's new book. Also, the last story from the Nebraska Storytelling Festival and a look at Omaha Chamber Music Society summer pe...
Extra: Steve Hanson's last bluegrass camp
June 22, 2023 17:31 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, more about Steve Hanson's last bluegrass camp.
Lincoln Arts Fest, Bluegrass Camp, Drag Me To Game Night & more!
June 16, 2023 16:39 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThis week on the June 16 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall, Andy Hermann, and guests have lively conversations about: the Lincoln Arts Festival; Steve Hanson's last bluegrass camp; Drag Me To Game Night; "SpongeBob: The Musical" in Kearney; The Penguin Project's "Newsies Jr.;" and performances by The Rangbrook Ensemble. Also, another story from the Nebraska Storytelling Festival, and a look at Omaha Community Playhouse's VRoom experience.
Extra: The Most Unlikely Place and the Willa Cather statue
June 15, 2023 21:13 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at events at The Most Unlikely Place and a look back at the dedication of the Willa Cather statue in Washington D.C.
Rachel Cochran, Buffalo Commons, Andrea von Kampen and more!
June 09, 2023 16:39 - 1 hour - 56 MBThis week on the June 9 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Rachel Cochran's new book and event; Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival; Andrea von Kampen's concert at the Bourbon Theatre; and the Nebraska Book Festival. Also, another story from the Nebraska Storytelling Festival, and a look at theatre productions in Scottsbluff, Hastings, Seward and Beatrice. And, we meet Tres Mujeres de Musica an...
Extra: The Bluebarn Theatre and Gallery Nine
June 08, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of a production at The Bluebarn Theatre and an exhibition at Gallery Nine.
Jazz in June, Bel Canto in Red Cloud, NE Storytelling and more!
June 02, 2023 17:03 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThis week on the June 2 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Jazz in June; Willa Cather Spring Conference; Stransky Park Concert Series; Buffalo County Historical Society/Trails & Rails Museum; and performances by Rascal Martinez. Also, another story from the Nebraska Storytelling Festival. And, The Kobzar's Prayer for Ukraine in Omaha and a look at and some more Nebraska Passport stops.