This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, looks at a concert by Hastings Symphony and dance performances at UNL.

On April 15 join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: a performance artist typing Cather works in Red Cloud; The Nebraska Rep's production of "Our Town;" pianist Joyce Yang's concert in Lincoln; Moors and McCumber at The Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; Noyes Art Gallery's Third Friday; and the film about "The Bell Affair." Also, poetry this week from Tyler Michael Jacobs and Omaha’s Brigit Saint Brigit’s Theatre is putting "God on Trial."

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at the Juried Art Show opening April 20 in the Nordstrand Visual Arts Gallery at Wayne State College

On April 8 join Genevieve Randall, Dave Hughes and guests for lively conversations about: the new recording by The String Beans and an event at the Lied Center; The Church Basement Ladies in Kearney and Lincol; decorating Ukrainian Easter Eggs in Malcolm; Concordia University's two one-act tragedies in Seward; and the next Gage County Film event. Also, more poetry from Ryan Boyland.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a preview of Constellation 11, a look at the next concert by the Nebraska Chamber Players and a conversation with a visiting filmmaker.

On April 1 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Walter Echo-Hawk's talk at the E.N. Thompson Forum; Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center's “The Flora of the Nebraska Tallgrass Prairie: Past & Present;" Kat Wiese's opening event for her exhibition; collectif9's performances in Scottsbluff and Holdrege; and Meadowlark Music Festival's 20th anniversary Gala. Also, poetry from Ryan Boyland and a look at the next Vesper Concerts event in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, the Capital Jazz Society returns to Lincoln and the Glenn Korff School of Music hosts the George Walker Festival.

On March 25 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Talbott Brothers concerts in Ogallala and Lincoln; First Friday Jazz in Lincoln with The Lightning Bugs; "Trans 101" in Norfolk with speaker Ellie Krug; Neihardt Museum's "Sundays at the Museum" with writer Sheryl Schmeckpeper; Calibraska art classes; and the Nebraska Rep's next production. Also, a preview of a concert by the Nebraska Wesleyan Choir, poetry from Ryan Boyland and a look at ArteLatinX 2022 at Gallery 1516 in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about one act plays in York and music and theatre events at Wayne State College.

On Friday, March 18 from the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln. You’ll hear the George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, local singer-songwriter Daniel Christian, poetry from Saddiq Dzukogi, and interviews with Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra Maestro Ed Polochick and Beatrice Community Players' director John Marinovich! Note: due to rights issues the ukulele performances have been editing out of this podcast.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear Ladette Randolph and B.J. Hollars talk about their new books, learn about a new production in McCook, and find out about Music Masters Week in Hastings.

On March 11 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Jean Jensen's exhibition at the Carnegie Arts Center; The Kassia Ensemble with Mary Bowden in Kearney; Tada Theatre's production of “Always Patsy;" events at the National Willa Cather Center; "100 Years of Community" exhibition in Scottsbluff; and the next Nebraska Chamber Players concert. Also, listen to some poetry by Becky Faber and hear about the Black Art Exhibition in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a new production by the Angels Theatre Company and a concert at Wayne State College.

On March 4 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Two visiting filmmakers at The Ross; Beatrice Regional Orchestra's concert and Nebraska Choral Directors' church choir festival; "Riverdance" at Lied Center; First Friday for Mission Arts' five studio artists; First Friday Drum Circle at Ten Thousand Villages; and the Kearney Symphony Orchestra concert. Also, listen to some poetry by Becky Faber and hear about Cathedral Arts Project events in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear from Ed Mejia, the designer of the new Lincoln flag and learn about the next UNL Opera.

On Feb. 25, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: The Little Red Hen Theatre's season; Tom Ineck's time as "Jazz Currents" host; Abendmusik Youth Masterworks Festival concert; Hastings College's recognition of young writers from Nebraska; the next Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert; and Hans Sturm's new book. Also, listen to some poetry by Becky Faber and hear about another art exhibition in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear from transmedia artist Stephanie Dinkins, and learn what's on upcoming Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble and Nebraska Brass concerts.

On the Feb. 18 program join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: The Sioux City Symphony Brass Quintet performance at Wayne State; the next production by the Nebraska Rep; the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Rowe Sanctuary Great Backyard Bird Count 2022; Sheldon Museum of Art Spring Exhibitions; and a lecture series in Lincoln. Also, listen to some poetry by Wendy Hind and hear about an art exhibition in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Ron Hull tells us about his talk on March 7 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln.

On the Feb. 11 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: an art exhibition in Hastings; new production in Beatrice; art exhibitions in Scottsbluff; events in Kearney; a new production in York; and the Nebraska Chamber Players season. Also, listen to some poetry by Wendy Hind and hear about "Fiddler on the Roof" in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a new book by Robert Woody.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a new book by Robert Woody.

On the Feb. 4 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: a new production at the Grand Island Little Theater; TADA Theatre’s first show of 2022; E. N. Thompson Forum with Anna Deavere Smith and moderated by Sändra Washington; The BFF Gallery in Omaha; Wayne State College Choirs and Doane Choir Concert; the world premiere of “The Real Gemma Jordan;" and the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra. Also, listen to some poetry by Wendy Hind.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about new exhibitions at Tugboat Gallery and Constellation Studios in Lincoln.

On the Jan. 28 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the next production by OmniArts Nebraska; "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at the Lied Center; a new film showing at The World Theatre in Kearney; Hector Anchondo's music and events; and the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra season. Also, some poetry by Heidi Pattee, an essay by Jill Flagel from Project Bloom and the Cathedral Arts Flower Festival in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a play in Seward and February events at Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue.

On the Jan. 21 program join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert; classes at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; Rhymes and Reason: Hip Hop Panel Discussion; Bob Ross Paint Night in Grand Island; and Duo Baldo in Kearney. Also, some poetry by Heidi Pattee, an essay by Jill Flagel from Project Bloom and a preview of the 90th anniversary exhibition at the Joslyn.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about the next Nebraska Brass concert and arts events at Noyes Art Gallery.

On the Jan. 14 program join Bill Anderson, Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: a new photo contest in Nebraska; The Wildwoods at The 1206 in Crete; Joy Castro at Indigo Bridge; and Zoolarious at The Zoo Bar. Also, some poetry by Heidi Pattee, an essay by Michael Warner from Project Bloom and a preview of the next concert by the Omaha Symphony.

This week, we hear about Bess Streeter Aldrich house events and the Winter Dance Party in Scottsbluff.

On the Jan. 7 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concert at the Lied Center; The Carr Family Cowboy Band's new CD; Nathan Mertens from Hastings College being chosen for a Global Leaders Program; a three film retrospective with Dr. Michael White presented by Wayne State College; and, January events at the Norfolk Arts Center. Also, some more poetry by Kevin Shinn and a look at a new exhibit at Kaneko in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear what's happening at the West Nebraska Arts Center and the Vesper Concerts series.

On the Dec. 31st podcast hear what's coming up on a new season of "What If...."

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear what's happening at the Bemis Center in Omaha and the Bone Creek Museum in David City.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about performances of "Messiah" in Henderson and "The Nutcracker" in Lincoln.

On the Dec. 10, join Shannon Claire for lively conversations about: Brownville Concert Series Christmas shows; Andrea von Kampen’s holiday concert; Nebraska Rep's Gala Event; Beatrice Community Players's “Elf The Musical;" Lincoln Community Playhouse's “Elf Jr.” Penguin Project; Minden Opera House "Community Unfolding in Minden" by Linda Stephen; Steady Wells's EP release party; and Abendmusik at First Plymouth's year end concerts. Also, more poetry from Fernando Montejano.

On this week's Extra, a look at events at the National Willa Cather Center and a holiday concert at UNL, "Amahl and the Night Visitors."

On the Dec. 3 program join Bill Anderson, Shannon Claire and Genevieve Randall for lively conversations about: Selah's holiday concerts in Kearney and Scottsbluff (postponed); "The Santaland Diaries" at The Tada Theatre; Yorkshire Playhouse's production of "Christmas Belles;" “Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas with Nebraska Wesleyan;" “Miracle on 34th Street” at Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; “Bedtime Stories (As Told By Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up)” at Hastings College; and the annual "Deck the Halls" concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra. Also, more poetry from Fernando Montejano.

On this week's Extra, previews of holiday concert by Lincoln Choral Artists and a First Friday event at Tugboat Gallery.

There's no program this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but we'll return next week. However, on this week’s Extra, we hear about mariachi, jazz ensemble and string ensemble concerts at Wayne State College.

On Nov. 19, join Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Alexio Anest's concert in Scottsbluff; The 5th Annual Movember Showcase, a night of music to speak up about men’s mental health issues; the new mural at the Asian Community and Cultural Center in Lincoln; the next Kearney Concert Association concert; the Holiday Card Campaign for incarcerated individuals by Black and Pink; and Vision Maker Media's 45th anniversary. Also, poetry by Fernando Montejano and a look at the Omaha Weavers and Spinners Guild Annual Fiber Sale.

On this week’s Extra, we meet one of the winners of the 2021 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge and we hear about a Lincoln bookstore's birthday party.

On Nov. 12, join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: “Beyond The Baton” on Nebraska Public Media Television; Lincoln Theatre Alliance's production of Music Theatre International’s "All Together Now!;" National Willa Cather Center's "49 Minutes of Fame: An Exhibition of Native Pop Art" and “Hear the Rhythm of the Road, Route 66;" a new gallery opening in Lincoln; the Pacifica Quartet concert in Kearney; and the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra. Also, poetry by Fernando Montejano and a preview of a concert in Brownville.

Genevieve Randall and Marcy Brandt tell us about events at the Minden Opera House.

On Nov. 5, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Homestead National Historical Park's celebration of Native American Heritage Month; Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert and Hyeyung Yoon and Michael Sakamoto's collaboration with the UNL Dance Program; Jackie Allen and Hans Sturm's new album, “The Nebraska Project,” and a CD release party; Beatrice Community Players production of "Forest Paths;" Jason Max Ferdinand Singers' Abendmusik performance; Willow Point Gallery/Museum's Veteran's Day event; and "Americans and the Holocaust" exhibit and "A Shayna Maidel" peformances at Nebraska Wesleyan. Also, poetry by Brad Aaron Modlin, a look at a new exhibition at Joslyn Art Museum and The Museum of Nebraska Art's huge expansion plan.

On this week’s Extra, previews of the next production by UNL Opera and the Mayor's Arts Awards.

On Oct. 29 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Trans-Nebraska Players tour in Chadron, Scottsbluff, Kearney and Lincoln; the Lincoln appearances by Chris Innis and Lynne Lowry at The Ross; new books by Gene Kwak and James Mattson and their event; the E. N. Thompson Forum with Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia; The Tada Tenors; and Dr. Rebecca Faber's talk about her new book. Also, poetry by Brad Aaron Modlin and some new music for Halloween by Sheila Greenland and Tullulah Wittstruck.

On this week’s Extra, a preview of a new production in Seward and art and music in Lewellen.