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 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.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra looks at concerts by Kittel & Co. and Michael Londra.

On 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 Symphony, and a music roundup featuring events by: The Milligan Czech Brass Band, Lincoln Choral Artists, Beatrice Regional Orchestra, and Lincoln Organ Showcase.

This 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.

On 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 preview of "Cabaret" in Omaha.

On this week's "Friday LIVE Extra," previews of “The Magic of Murals” and Postmodern Jukebox at the Lied Center.

On 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 Volunteers Brass Band in York; and Sheldon Museum of Art Spring Exhibitions. Also, a look at some arts events presented by Omaha Performing Arts.

On this week's "Friday LIVE Extra," previews of Nebraska Wesleyan's production of “The Hello Girls” and Bluebarn Theatre's “The Great Leap.”

On 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 Bellevue Little Theater’s production of “Agnes of God.”

On this week's "Friday LIVE Extra" previews of Black Violin at Steelhouse Omaha and Les Grands Ballets at the Lied Center.

On 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.

On this week's "Friday LIVE Extra" Opera Omaha, Lincoln Literacy and Sandhills Symphony.

On 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 Weber and a look at the next Omaha Chamber Music Society concert.

On 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.

On 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 Cooperative Gallery in Omaha. Note: due to technical issues, the Nebraska Brass interview is not in this podcast, and only half of Sophie Isaak's interview is in this podcast.

On 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.

Genevieve Randall talks with Dale Johnson about his story about Martin Luther King Jr.'s Speech in Lincoln.

On 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.

On 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.

A look at concerts presented by Abendmusik and First Friday Jazz.

On 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.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" a look at Calibraska's Winter Schminter Fest.

On 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.

This 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,

On 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, poetry from Katie Marya, another Ross film review and a preview of a performance by Opera Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" conversations about a Christmas concert in Brownville and "Christmas Past and Present" in Grand Island.

On 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.

This 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.

This 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.

On 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 Hastings; and Opera Omaha and Nebraska Writers Collective's Poetry & Music Project. Also, poetry from Jessica Poli and a preview of Voices of Omaha's "Messiah" performance.

This week the "Friday LIVE Extra" has a conversation with author John Mabry about his new book about Nebraska volleyball.

On 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 and a look at the next Omaha Symphony concert.

This week the "Friday LIVE Extra" conversations about events at the Bluebird Cultural Initiative and a new documentary about a Native Viet Nam veteran.