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The Polish Fest in Ahston featuring the Urkoski Orchestra. Angels Theatre Company and their production of a play by Brigid Amos. A collaborative portrait exhibition from Great Plains Art Museum and WallSpace-LNK. The Community Players offering musical theatre in Beatrice. An outdoor art exhibit from Gallery 9 and more art with Noyes Art Gallery at Art in the Garden. Also poetry by Frank S. O’Neal.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, we'll preview two new Blix events with guest Petra Wahlqvist, Oscar Rios Pohirieth and Becky Boesen

Next week for the Sept. 2 Friday Live Extra, a discussion with film producer Tory Lenosky and a preview of Blue Barn's The Big Damn Door Festival.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, we'll preview the Hub and Soul Music Series and My Big Fat Greek Festival.

On the Aug. 19 program Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Blues on the Banks at Rowe Sanctuary; Flatwater Shakespeare Company's production of “Julius Caesar;" "Residual Stripes" art exhibit by Shannon Sargent at Wayne State; Janet Jeffries' performance at the Foundation Garden Performance Series; Jo Nelson's assemblage sculptures at Hastings College; Summerfest at The Lux Center. Also, poetry by Frank S. O'Neal, and Opera Omaha does "Opera Outdoors."

This week on the Friday Live Extra, author Michelle DeRusha tells us about her new book.

On the Aug. 12 program Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Amra-Faye Wright's Brownville concerts; Jonis Agee's new book and talk at Francie and Finch; exhibitions at Metro Gallery in Lincoln; paintings at Saddlebum Studio in Harrison; the new Studio 10 Art Gallery in Grand Island; and Nebraska Public Media’s "Heartland Handmade" program. Also, Kwakiutl Dreher reviews "Fire of Love," poetry by Frank S. O'Neal, and the PACE speaker series continues in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, artist Cindy Jacobs from Kearney tells us about her art for sale in stores across the country.

On the Aug. 5 program Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: River City Theatre Organ Society’s Concert; Tada Theatre's production of “Greater Tuna;" Merryman Center's Season announcement; Art in the Park Hastings; and Lincoln Calling: In The Parks. Also, Kwakiutl Dreher reviews "Hallelujah," poetry by Sarah McKinstry-Brown and cartoonist Jeff Koterba is selling his old cartoons at Gallery 72 in Omaha.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, a preview of the annual Porch-Art-Palooza and the Gallery 9 August Show, both in Lincoln.

On the July 29 program at 9:59 a.m. CT, Shannon Claire has lively conversations about: a literature festival in Norfolk; Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival; Yorkshire Playhouse's production of “Charlotte's Web;" Kearney Community Theatre's “Emma the Musical;" and Lincoln Exposed. Also, music from Past Casual, poetry by Sarah McKinstry-Brown and a look at some artists selling their work at a farmer's market in Omaha.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, an update on the Pershing mural project in Lincoln and a look at a new exhibition in David City.

On the July 22 program, Genevieve Randall and Shannon Claire have lively conversations about: the Humanities Nebraska Chautauqua in McCook; Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival; Omaha Under the Radar Festival; and Angels Theatre Company's First Flight Festival. Also, live music, poetry by Twyla Hansen and Jackie Ourada experiences Carne y Arena in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a chat with blueswoman Ana Popovic and a look at this year's Lincoln Unites!

On the July 15 program Genevieve Randall and Dave Hughes have lively conversations about: "Laughs at The Lark" in Hastings; Tadastock in Lincoln; Pinewood Performing Arts' production of "Newsies" in Lincoln; Papillion La Vista Community Theatre's version of "Newsies;" Ingrid Griffin's music; and Darryl White Quintet in Brownville. Also, poetry by Twyla Hansen and a look at a group exhibition from five emerging Nebraska artists in Omaha.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, a look at the “Surface Impressions” exhibition in Lincoln and “Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.” in Beatrice.

On the July 8 program Genevieve Randall and Shannon Claire have lively conversations about: an art exhibition by two Chadron State professors; the Meadowlark Music Festival; the Filmmakers Workshop at Wayne State; Hear Grand Island concerts; Zoofest in Lincoln; and an art exhibtion at The Lux Center. Also, poetry by Twyla Hansen and a preview of SNAP! Productions' "The Last Supper" at Bellevue Little Theatre.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at July events at The Most Unlikely Place in Lewellen and a new art exhibition at WallSpace-LNK in Lincoln.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, we get previews of: Lied Center Piano Academy; Riverpoint District Concert Series in Norfolk; and an art project for the 42nd Wayne Chicken Show.

On June 24 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Firefly Festival in Scottsbluff: the current production at The Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; the Lincoln Municipal Band season; musician Oscar Rios Pohirieth all-ages program in Grand Island; author Dan Chaon at Francie and Finch in Lincoln; and the last OmniArts Nebraska production of the season. Also, poetry read by Matt Mason and a look at "Beyond Van Gogh; The Immersive Experience."