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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Extra: Concerts in Brownville and Hastings
June 01, 2023 19:30 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of concerts in Hastings and Brownville.
Japanese in Nebraska, GPTC playwriting, Lied Center and more...
May 26, 2023 19:12 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week on the May 26 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Andy Hermann and guests have lively conversations about: the Lincoln Community Foundation Gardens Performance Series; Preserving a Legacy and Righting a Wrong; Great Plains Theatre Commons; the Lied Center's new season; and Constellation Studios current exhibition. Also, another story from the Nebraska Storytelling Festival. And, a look at The Brownie Bar and some more Nebraska Passport stops.
Extra: Outdoor movie theaters in Nebraska
May 26, 2023 00:41 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at outdoor movie theaters in Nebraska, including: Skyview, Sandhills, Quasar, and Falconwood Park.
Choral concerts, brass tour, farm poetry in David City and more!
May 19, 2023 16:42 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week on the May 19 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Salt Creek Song Festival; the current exhibition at Bone Creek Museum; Lincoln Boys Choir concert; Nebraska Brass concerts; and Lincoln Choral Artists season ending concert. Also, another story from the Nebraska Storytelling Festival. And, a look at weekend events at the Omaha Children's Museum and some Nebraska Passport stops.
Musician Daniel Boling and authors Sophie Klar and Elena Bruzas
May 18, 2023 22:02 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Daniel Boling tells us about his LAFTA concert, and authors Sophie Klar and Elena Bruza tell us about their new books and their talks at Francie and Finch.
Laurence Juber, String Beans, Maestro Bahl, poetry and more...
May 12, 2023 18:36 - 1 hour - 64 MBThis week on the May 12 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, co-guest hosts Bill Anderson and Andy Hermann have lively conversations with guests about: Laurence Juber's concerts at The TADA Theatre; The String Beans summer events; Lincoln Clay Tour; Nebraska Poetry Out Loud Champion Amelia Escalante; singer/songwriter Angie Stevens, who'll be performing in Lewellen; and the latest production at the Yorkshire Playhouse. Also, another story from the Nebraska Storytelling...
Extra: The Bluecat Gallery.
May 11, 2023 19:56 - 6 minutes - 9.26 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a preview of a new exhibition at The Bluecat Gallery.
Beatrice Regional Orchestra, LSO, Theater, WallSpace and more…
May 05, 2023 18:11 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis week on the May 5 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the Beatrice Regional Orchestra concert; the Ashland Spring Art Walk; the next exhibition at WallSpace-LNK; and the season finale concert by Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra. Also, another story from the Nebraska Storytelling Festival. And, a look at: theatre events in Beatrice, Lincoln and Hickman; and jazz concerts in Lincoln at The Cornhusker Hotel a...
Extra: Maddie Hinrichs
May 04, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a conversation with Maddie Hinrichs about her new exhibition at The Lux Center.
Nebraska Rep, Byron Jensen, Tosca Lee, Taymour Soomro and more!
April 28, 2023 16:58 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThis week on the April 28 "Friday LIVE" from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the last production of the season by the Nebraska Rep; Byron Jensen's last Hastings Symphony concert as conductor and music director; Tosca Lee and Taymour Soomro's new books and events at Francie and Finch; Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park; and a new book by Kelsy Burke. Also, more poetry from Jake Riley, another story from the Nebraska Storytelling Fes...
Extra: Robert Henri Museum and Invoke
April 27, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about the re-opening of the Robert Henri Museum and the last Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert of the season.
From The Ley Theatre at Wayne State College
April 21, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBFrom The Ley Theatre at Wayne State College, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Music and Art at Wayne State, John G Neihardt, exhibitions at the Blue Cat Gallery, Little Red Hen Theatre productions Also, poetry from Zach Drees, Stephanie Marcellus and Chad Christensen. And, music from Mariachi Negro y Oro, Mark Brewer, Chamber Choir, and Sarah Farr & Angela Miller-Niles.
From The Ley Theatre at Wayne State College
April 21, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBFrom The Ley Theatre at Wayne State College, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Music and Art at Wayne State, John G Neihardt, exhibitions at the Blue Cat Gallery, Little Red Hen Theatre productions Also, poetry from Zach Drees, Stephanie Marcellus and Chad Christensen. And, music from Mariachi Negro y Oro, Mark Brewer, Chamber Choir, and Sarah Farr & Angela Miller-Niles.
Extra: Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra
April 19, 2023 18:38 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of two concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra.
Sultans of String, Ying Li, Jake Riley and more
April 14, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThis week on the April 14 "Friday LIVE" at 9:59 a.m. CT from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: •Sultans of String--Refuge Project •Ying Li's concert in Brownville •author Max Gladstone's appearances at Francie and Finch and Constellation •Jack Williams' LAFTA concert •Moors & McCumber's concert in Hastings •The Toasted Ponies' concert in Grand Island •the next Kearney Concert Association performance •and new music from David von Kampen. Also,...
Extra: Abendmusik and LOS concerts and Poetry Month activities
April 13, 2023 20:08 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of the Abendmusik and Lincoln Organ Showcase concerts and Poetry Month activities at the Cather Center.
A Cappella, Bluebarn, Aging Partners, Story Catcher and more...
April 07, 2023 16:41 - 1 hour - 56 MBThis week on the April 7 "Friday LIVE" from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the Nebraska Communities Playhouse present an "A Capella Night;" the Blue Barn Theatre presents "The Chinese Lady;” Aging Partner events in Lincoln; Chadron State's "Story Catcher Writing Workshop;" and the next performances at the Tada Theatre. Also, more poetry from David Wyatt and a preview of the Nebraska Wind Symphony concert.
Extra: Omaha Modern Quilt Guild
April 06, 2023 19:30 - 7 minutes - 9.59 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at an exhibition by The Omaha Modern Quilt Guild.
Jennie Hicks paintings, book tour, Bragg Brothers, and more...
March 31, 2023 16:38 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThis week on the March 31 "Friday LIVE" at 9:59 a.m. CT from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the Bragg Brothers new film; Bruce Whitacre's book “The Elk in the Glade;" The Axtell Oratorio Society's performance of "Messiah;" Nebraska Arts Council's new Executive Director Mike Markey; Poetry month events in Kearney and Hastings; and "Return of the Thunderbirds" event. Also, more poetry from David Wyatt, poetry from Rick Bro...
Extra: Cello concert at UNL and a circus at the Lied Center
March 30, 2023 19:53 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about a cello concert at UNL and a circus at the Lied Center.
Beatrice Comm Players, NE Chamber Players, Jeremy Young and more
March 24, 2023 16:26 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week on the March 24 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Beatrice Community Players new production; Queer Choir LNK's performance; and the next Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert. Also, a concert roundup, featuring music sponsored by: LAFTA, The Listening Room, Nebraska Chamber Players, Nebraska Wesleyan, and Polley Music Library. And, look at two arts events in Red Cloud and Norfolk, poetry from...
Extra: Lincoln Cello Day and National Lutheran Choir
March 23, 2023 19:32 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about a day for cellos in Lincoln and the National Lutheran Choir's visit to the Capitol City.
Lied Center events, Our Town, Rose Theatre, OmniArts and more…
March 17, 2023 18:45 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBLied Center events, Our Town, Rose Theatre, OmniArts and more…
Extra: Peter Kageyama
March 16, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a conversation about Peter Kageyama's new book and appearance in Lincoln.
Author Chris Vondracek, 4 Shillings Short, Sweeney Todd & more!
March 10, 2023 17:37 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis week on the March 10 "Friday LIVE," Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: author Christopher Vondracek's new book (and he also reads some of his poetry); Four Shillings Short's tour of Nebraska; Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Sweeney Todd;" Danu's concert in Scottsbluff; The Hall Sisters' concert in Kearney; and "LSO Goes to Tatooine." Also, a preview of "Dreamgirls" at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
Extra: World Speech Day
March 09, 2023 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a conversation about the Seventh Annual World Speech Day.
Sheldon, poetry, photography, Scholastic awards and more!
March 03, 2023 17:31 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis week on the March 3 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Wallspace-LNK's new exhibition; Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards; Shadlee Meinke's photographic exhibition; "Pudd’n and The Grumble" at Nebraska Wesleyan; an exhibition at the Sheldon Museum of Art; "One Hundred Western Skies" by Yelena Khanevskaya at WNAC; and Arts for the Soul's "Sing From The Heart" concert. Also, new poetry from Greg Kosmicki.
Extra: Susie Thorne and Constellation Studios
March 02, 2023 20:50 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about Susie Thorne's First Friday Jazz performance and Constellation Studios' new exhibition.
Henrietta Solway, Nebraska Crossroads, Greg Kosmicki and more!
February 24, 2023 17:31 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week on the Feb. 24 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: a new play based on the works of Willa Cather called “Henrietta Solway;” Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival's transformation; two Abendmusik performances; "Paddington Gets In A Jam" at the Merryman Center; Lincoln Choral Artists' next concert; and, Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s next production. Also, new poetry from Greg Kosmicki and a preview of th...
Orpheus and Wayne State College ensembles
February 23, 2023 21:05 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about a Lied Center concert and brass, symphonic band and wind ensemble, and trumpet concerts at Wayne State College.
Art exhibitions, Midnight Wanderers, Wildwoods and more!
February 17, 2023 17:49 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week on the Feb. 17 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: art exhibitions in Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island; concerts by Midnight Wanderers in Grand Island and The Wildwoods Band in Lincoln; two Vesper Concerts in Omaha; Sandhills Symphony concert in North Platte; Bindlestiff Family Circus at Chadron State; and "Between the Lines" film premiere by Wayne State alum Shelby Hagerdon. Also, new poetry from ...
Extra: Nebraska Wesleyan musical and Unitarian lecture series
February 16, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about a new production at Nebraska Wesleyan and a Unitarian Church lecture series.
Joy Castro, Dana Fritz, Marylou Luther, Jazzmeia Horn and more!
February 10, 2023 17:44 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBThis week on the Feb. 10 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: new books by Dana Fritz, Joy Castro and Marylou Luther, who has also been featured on "Nebraska Stories:" Jazzmeia Horn's concert; the next concert by Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra; Opera Omaha's performance; and the premiere of Eric Ewazen’s "Piano Concerto." Also, new poetry from Lucy Adkins and a preview of a new exhibit at the Durham Museum.
Extra: "Postcards from Lincoln" and plays in Beatrice and York
February 09, 2023 21:11 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about "Postcards from Lincoln," and plays in Beatrice and York.
Midwest Theater Director, LSO, Lucy Adkins, Angels and more!
February 03, 2023 17:50 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBThis week on the Feb. 3 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "The World of Musicals In Concert" in Scottsbluff; the next concert by Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra; Angels Theater Company productions; the opening show from Tada Theatre's 15th season; Greenblatt & Seay workshops; a new exhibition at Sheldon Museum of Art; and First Friday in Lincoln, featuring Metro Gallery, Tugboat Gallery and Wallspace-LNK. Al...
Extra: Cather Center events and First Friday Jazz
February 02, 2023 20:27 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about Cather Center events and the next First Friday Jazz concert in Lincoln.
Elvis in Red Cloud & Wakefield, Lincoln Comm. Playhoue and more!
January 27, 2023 17:38 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis week on the Jan. 27 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Elvis tribute concerts in Wakefield and Red Cloud; a new production at the Lincoln Community Playhouse; The McGovern String Band at the Grand Island Music Series; Goldpine at The Listening Room in Hastings; The Travis Anderson Trio a the Kearney Concert Series; and John Bailey performs a piece by Kurt Knecht and more at UNL. Also, new poetry from ...
Extra: "No Body Like Jimmy" in Seward, and "Dear Stranger"
January 26, 2023 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a conversation with one of the directors of "No Body Like Jimmy" in Seward, and a look at Humanities Nebraska's "Dear Stranger" letter writing project.
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nebraska Brass, NCP and more...
January 20, 2023 17:46 - 1 hour - 59 MBThis week on the Jan. 20 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Two-time Tony winning singer Brian Stokes Mitchell's concert at the Lied Center; Nebraska Brass and Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble concerts; the next concert by the Nebraska Chamber Players; Alexios Anest's concert at the Midwest Theater; the Bess Streeter Aldrich short story contest; and the Glenn Korff School of Music guest artist Eldred Marshall's piano performance. Also, new poetry from Rick Bro...
Extra: Axiom String Quartet
January 19, 2023 21:27 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a conversation with members of the Axiom String Quartet.
Kirk Garrison, Rick Brown, Ryan Chandler and more...
January 13, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week on the Jan. 13 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the next concert by the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra; The Old Market Magician's performances at Mahoney State Park; Nebraska Wesleyan University Choirs concerts; Spring Creek Prairie's birdhouse project; West Nebraska Arts Center's new exhibitions; an art exhibition at Wayne State; and a new exhibition at WallSpace-LNK. Also, new poetry from Rick Brown and a look at another arts event in Omaha.
Extra: Nebraska Met Opera competition and talk in Bancroft
January 12, 2023 20:02 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at the Nebraska Met Opera competition and the frenzied first years of the Nebraska Territory.
Extra: Merryman Center and Cather Center
January 05, 2023 20:34 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOn the Jan. 5 "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at events at the Merryman Center in Kearney and The National Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud. By the way, the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff also welcomes Dailey & Vincent for a concert.
Extra: New Year's Eve and "Predicting a Revolution"
December 29, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBOn the Dec. 29 "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Jackie Allen and Hans Sturm preview their New Year’s Eve performance at the Granary in Ralston, and Timothy Scholl and Patty Pansing Brooks talk about a forum called “Predicting a Revolution: How one woman’s vision and persistence changed the world.”
Extra: Neil Celani and Suzanne Wise
December 22, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOn the Dec. 22 "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Neil Celani tells us about his exhibition at the Lux Center in Lincoln, and Suzanne Wise talks about her time as executive director of the Nebraska Arts Council.
Andrea von Kampen, Winter Festival, OSO, Nutcracker and more!
December 16, 2022 17:44 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBOn Dec. 16 Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Andrea von Kampen's annual holiday show; Homestead National Historic Park's "Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures;" Olde Glory Theatre's "Music & Dessert with Sally Jost;" Crane River Theater's “Miracle on 34th Street;" "Nutcracker" at the Lied Center; and Lincoln Community Playhouse's "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer." Also, holiday poetry from the late William Kloefkorn and an introduction to Omaha Symphony's new assista...
Extra: Abendmusik's "Last Blast" concert, and art in Scottsbluff
December 15, 2022 20:05 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a preview of Abendmusik's "Last Blast" concert, and a look at an art exhibition in Scottsbluff.
Holiday concerts, Neb Brass, Union for Contemporary Arts & more!
December 09, 2022 18:10 - 55 minutes - 51 MBOn Dec. 9 Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: holiday music events in Brownville, Ord, Friend and Lincoln; Nebraska Brass holiday concerts: "Growing Up Black Growing Up Wanda" exhibition in Omaha; holiday events in Seward, Wakefield and McCook; Hastings Symphony December concert; and events at Larksong in Lincoln and at the Neihardt Center in Bancroft. Also, more poetry by Chaun Ballard and a look at a quilt project in Omaha.
Extra: The Lincoln Boys Choir and The Flyovers in Hastings
December 07, 2022 21:31 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of concerts by The Lincoln Boys Choir in Lincoln and The Flyovers in Hastings.
Mads Tolling, KSO, LSO, Prairie Art Brothers and more...
December 02, 2022 17:43 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBOn Dec. 2 Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: The Prairie Art Brothers holiday performances; holiday concerts by Nebraska Wesleyan and Abendmusik; performances by Mishka Shubaly; Mads Tolling's performance at The Tassel in Holdrege; the Kearney Symphony Orchestra concert; and the holiday concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra. Also, more poetry by Chaun Ballard and a look at a new exhibition at the Bemis Center.