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This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at the Fort Cody Summer Music Series in North Platte and Homestead Days at Homestead National Historical Park near Beatrice.

On June 17 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: comedian Patton Oswalt's performance; Mary Pipher's new book; Lincoln Community Playhouse's “Every Brilliant Thing;" Theatre West's season in Scottsbluff; Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway's Scavenger Puzzle Hunt; and Star City Pride and Lincoln Arts Festival. Also, poetry read by Matt Mason and a look at “Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition” at Durham Museum.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast: author Randy Bretz; filmmaker Tom Knoblauch; and an extended interview with comedian Patton Oswalt.

On June 10 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Chadron State College Labyrinth; Jazz in June; "Rent" at the Tada Theatre; Beatrice Community Players' production of “Desperate Measures;" Melodramas at Mahoney; and Jarana at Arts for the Soul. Also, poetry read by Matt Mason and a look at the Omaha Summer Arts Festival.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about: two new art exhibitions in Lincoln, one from the collection of Trent Claus, and one by Emily Frenzen; and the website Nebraska Stories of Humanity from Beth Dotan.

On June 3 in a program recorded in Red Cloud, join Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: 67th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference; Flatwater Music Festival at Prairie Loft in Hastings; the next Nebraska Chamber Players concerts in Lincoln and Red Cloud; and the murals of Jamie Luttrell. Also, poetry read by Chuck Peek and music performed by Jonathan Sokasits, Taylor Wilson and Sam Robbins. Note: due to rights issues, the performances by Sokasits and Wilson have been edited out of the podcast.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations with: "Soundstitching" artists Cassia Kite and Stacey Barelos; and, Flatwater Shakespeare Company's Stephen Buhler and Sarah Klocke.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about Homestead's annual Fiddle Festival and the 2022 Playlab in Omaha.

On May 20 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Indigo Girls' concert in Omaha; the next production at the Yorkshire Playhouse; The Foundation Garden Performance Series; the next Nebraska Brass concert; another Sundays at the Museum at the Neihardt Museum; Bill Stephan tells us about the Lied Center's new season; and the May Nebraska Chamber Players concert. Also, poetry this week from R.P. Smith, a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher and a look at events at the Joslyn Art Museum during their renovation.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Aramara Quintos-Tapia tells us about Histrionic's new release and concert and the full interview with Emily Saliers from the Indigo Girls.

On May 13 join Shannon Claire, Dave Hughes and guests for lively conversations about: the next Kearney Concert Association performance; Andrew Farkas, and Ed Zimmer and Jim Mckee tell us about their new books and events; Greenblatt and Seay events; events at Self Expressions Gallery in Nebraska City; art and music at The Most Unlikely Place; and the Salt Creek Song Festival has a concert and a weeklong event; Also, poetry this week from R.P. Smith and a look at events by Omaha Performing Arts.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a performance by Jeff Harnar in Brownville.

On May 6 join Shannon Claire. Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: Rachel Barton Pine's performance in Lincoln; Renee Fleming's performance with Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat;" WNCC Instrumental Music's "Jump, Jive & Swing" in Scottsbluff; Studio K's First Friday in Grand island;" and two new exhibitions at WallSpace-LNK Fine Arts Gallery & Salon in Lincoln. Also, poetry this week from R.P. Smith and a look at Cinco de Mayo events in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about what's new at the Museum of American Speed and what artists will have on display at Kiechel Fine Arts for First Friday and later this month.

On April 29 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: "Come From Away” at the Lied Center; 2022 Vision Maker Media Producer Summit; Hastings Community Theater's presentation of "Clue!;" 9th Annual Planting of Sacred Ponca Corn; Lincoln Choral Artist's final concert of the season; David von Kampen's new recording; and The Platte River Art Show. Also, more poetry this week from Tyler Michael Jacobs and a look at the next concert by the Omaha Symphony.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of productiona in Beatrice and a concert at UNL.

On April 22 join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: Wayne State College's "Spotlight on Indigenous Classical Composers Concert;" "Puddin’ and the Grumble” in Norfolk; 2022 Spring Food Truck Battle and Art event in Waverly; Coro di Flauti concert dedicated to the memory of Karen Murphy; the next Brownville Concerts Series event; Suzanne Ohlmann new book “Shadow Migration;" and concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra on April 22 and April 24. Also, more poetry this week from Tyler Michael Jacobs.

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