Friday LIVE

On the December 13 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: two productions at the Tada Theatre; Larksong's Annual Speedwriting and Reading Party; Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company's "The Nutcracker;" Beatrice Community Players has a holiday production; Metro Gallery Nebraska's Daniel Long Soldier exhibition; and, Lincoln Boy's Choir holiday concert. Also, more poetry from Jewel Rodgers and a look at two holiday productions in Omaha at Shelterbelt Theatre and Omaha Community Playhouse.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, looks at productions at the Nebraska Communities Playhouse in Hickman and the Olde Glory Theatre in Seward.

On the December 6 Friday LIVE from the Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and guests bring you lively conversations and performances from: Edem Soul Music; Marcelo Lian; Philip Daniel; Beatrice Regional Orchestra; and state poet Matt Mason.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of concerts by Montreal Guitar Trio, Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra, Nebraska Wesleyan choirs, and Abendmusik at First Plymouth.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of the Beatrice Regional Orchestra concert directed by violinist Peter Wilson and the next First Friday Jazz concert.

On the Nov. 22 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: The String Beans new recording and book, and event at Sower Books; the new executive director at the Midwest Theater, Krista Baird, and the next concert there; the next performance by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Willow Point Gallery/Museum's celebration of 30 years in business; and a preview of the next production at The Little Red Hen Theatre. Also, poetry from Jewel Rodgers, a Ross film review and a look at the next Voices of Omaha performance.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a discussion about this year's Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a preview of the next production at The Little Red Hen Theatre and a discussion about this year's Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards.

On the Nov. 15 Friday LIVE, Andy Hermann and Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Patton Oswalt's performance in La Vista; Blake Harris' TEDxOmaha talk about SkateFest Omaha; The Melody Wranglers' Grand Island Music Series performance "Songs of Unity and Peace” at Saint Paul United Methodist Church; Matsiko World Orphan Choir with the Anna Figarova Sextet in Lincoln; and Taylor Wilson Memorial Fundraiser, benefiting Lincoln Artists’ Guild. Also, poetry from Jewel Rodgers and a preview of the next Omaha Chamber Music Society concert.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a look at the Fall Platte River Art Show and an extended version of Andy Hermann's discussion with Patton Oswalt.

On the Nov. 8 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Nebraska Performing Arts Hall of Fame; No Man's Land Film Festival; The China Shop at LCP; The Queen’s Cartoonists at Wayne State; GPTC's A Body in the Wild Grass; and Constellation Studios Stellar Small Prints 3. Also, poetry from John Brehm, a review of a documentary showing in Scottsbluff, a look at Todd McCollister's exhibition in Omaha, and music from Dueling Divas Jackie Allen and Susie Thorne.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of a talk called "On the Hill of the Rising Sun – A Presentation on the History of York University" and concerts by Four Shillings Short in Omaha and Lincoln.

On the Nov. 1 Friday LIVE at 9:59 a.m. CT, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the next exhibition at Gallery 9 in Lincoln; a UNK Opera production; WallSpace-LNK Fine Art Gallery's new exhibition; The Union for Contemporary Art's "Rise Up Theatre Festival"; and "Leonardo to AI: The Evolution of Art & Technology." Also, poetry from John Brehm, a look at Day of the Dead events and what's happening at the Benson Theater in Omaha.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of the next First Friday Jazz and Nebraska Chamber Players concerts.

On the Oct. 25 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Anvil Orchestra at The Ross; Bobby Gadoury and Sharon Kreimer Trio in Grand Island; Blixt Arts Lab's "Not Too Far Distant" performances; Lincoln Author Jeff Hill's “Dead Socials;" and Saturday and Sunday concerts by Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra. Also: poetry from John Brehm; an art roundup featuring Hastings College faculty, photographer Matel Rokke, and portrait artist Edgar Jerins; and a look at the next Omaha Symphony concert.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a preview and "An Uncanny Halloween" at the Sheldon Museum of Art, Farmer Brown's Field of Scremas and The Moth Project.

On the Oct. 18 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Nebraska Storytelling Festival; "The Poetry of Grief, Gratitude, and Reverence;" OmniArts Nebraska's "Utilities Included;" Nebraska Brass concerts; Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music's Greenwood Quartet concert; Sandhills Symphony concert; and the story of Andy the Goose! Also, more poetry from Bianca Swift and a look at an author event with Scott Carpenter.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a preview of a concert in Wayne.

On the Oct. 11 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Nebraska Celebration of Books with author Allison Bitz; the winner of "One Book One Lincoln," Amanda Peters, author of “The Berry Pickers;" Nebraska Reptile Month and art contest; Neihardt's Sunday at the Museum in Fremont; Afrocon in Omaha; and the first Arts for the Soul concert of the season. Also, poetry from Bianca Swift and a look Barbara Simcoe’s exhibition at UNO.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a look at an exhibition at the Sheldon Museum of Art and a conversation with author Jeremi Suri, who is in Lincoln for a talk.