This 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 Festival and a preview of the new season at The Rose.

This 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, 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.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of two concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra.

This 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, poetry from Jake Riley, a story from last year's Nebraska Storytelling Festival and a preview of El Museo Latino's 30th anniversary in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of the Abendmusik and Lincoln Organ Showcase concerts and Poetry Month activities at the Cather Center.

This 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.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at an exhibition by The Omaha Modern Quilt Guild.

This 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 Brown and a preview of the next season at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about a cello concert at UNL and a circus at the Lied Center.

This 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 David Wyatt and a preview of Opera Omaha's production of "The Marriage of Figaro."

This 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…

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a conversation about Peter Kageyama's new book and appearance in Lincoln.

This 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.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a conversation about the Seventh Annual World Speech Day.

This 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.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about Susie Thorne's First Friday Jazz performance and Constellation Studios' new exhibition.

This 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 the Omaha Film Festival.

This 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.

This 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 Lucy Adkins and a look at events at the Benson Theatre.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about a new production at Nebraska Wesleyan and a Unitarian Church lecture series.

This 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.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about "Postcards from Lincoln," and plays in Beatrice and York.

This 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. Also, new poetry from Lucy Adkins and a preview of a new museum opening in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about Cather Center events and the next First Friday Jazz concert in Lincoln.

This 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 Rick Brown and a preview of a new exhibition at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha.

This 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.

This 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 Brown and a look at the Omaha Community Playhouse's production of "Fences."

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a conversation with members of the Axiom String Quartet.

This 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.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at the Nebraska Met Opera competition and the frenzied first years of the Nebraska Territory.

On 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.

On 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.”

On Dec. 23 Genevieve Randall hosts the annual "Friday Live Christmas and Solstice Special," featuring music, poetry, and readings for this time of year. This program will be encored at 5 p.m. Central on Dec. 25.

On 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.

On 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 assistant conductor.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a preview of Abendmusik's "Last Blast" concert, and a look at an art exhibition in Scottsbluff.

On 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.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of concerts by The Lincoln Boys Choir in Lincoln and The Flyovers in Hastings.

On 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.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations with author Don McLeese about his new book and Jason Horner about the next Lincoln Choral Artists concert.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at a harp concert in Brownville and a brass concert in Lincoln.

On the Nov. 18 program, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art's new exhibition; Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival off-season concert; Tada Theatre's production of "Songs for a New World;" Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards; Sage Reiger and Brady Achtemeier's new book “Feeling Different;" and Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's season opener. Also, poetry from Chaun Ballard and a look at this weekend's concert by the Omaha Symphony.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a preview of a "One Book - One Lincoln" event and a conversation with the sole actor in "A Christmas Carol."

On the Nov. 11 program, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Jackie Allen and Hans Sturm's performance in Grand Island; Dan Mirvish's new film; Philip Daniel's Union College concert; UNK's world affairs conference; American Outsider Artist Rodney Bode's exhibition in Norfolk; and, The Nebraska Storytelling Festival in Lincoln. Also, poetry from Chaun Ballard and a preview of a performance of "Carmina Burana" in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of film festival in Lincoln and a production in Ord.

On the Nov. 4 program, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: art and music events at The Willa Cather Center; Andrea von Kampen's new film and discussion at The Ross; Camille A. Brown & Dancers performance at the Lied Center; the B2wins at The Tassel; OmniArts Nebraska's “Hunter Gatherers;" and concerts in Kearney, Omaha, Lincoln, and First Friday Jazz in Lincoln. Also, poetry from Grace Bauer, The Drumstick documentary at The Ross and Kris Lager’s The Conduit Live at Benson Theatre.