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On Sept. 10, join Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: Lincoln Community Playhouse's staging of "The Fantasticks;" Beatrice Community Players' production of “Mamma Mia;" this year's Art in the Garden in Lincoln; Hastings College's "Mural Day" competition and inductees into the Fine Arts Hall of Fame; and the Nebraska Rep's new season. Also, Billy Kelly looks at a special quilt exhibition, poetry by Katie Schmid and PACE, the Pottawattamie Arts, Culture, and Entertainment center in Council Bluffs, Iowa has some September events.

Nebraska City hosts the annual Applejack Festival later this month. William Padmore has a conversation with Connie Van Nostrand about this festival.

William Padmore talks with Nebraska State Fair's Executive Director Bill Ogg.

On Aug. 20 join Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: 110th Birthday Celebration of Hollywood Leading Man Robert Taylor; Timothy Schaffert's new book “The Perfume Thief,” and event at Francie & Finch; My Big Fat Greek Festival in Lincoln; David von Kampen's a new recording; Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway's “Skipping Through Time;" an exhibiton of Sheryl Piere's work in Decatur; and The Lux Center's "Emerge LNK: Mural + Street Art Festival." Also, poetry by Lisa Beans and a feature from KVNO about this year's Opera Outdoors in Omaha.

William Padmore talks with the Norfolk Arts Center's Elley Coffin about Fork Fest.

On Aug. 13, join Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests for lively conversations about: Ben Nelson's new book "Death of the Senate;" Lonnie McFadden's performances as part of the Brownville Concert Series;" Beatrice Community Player's production of "Gage County, NE;" the Lied Center's Broadway Series; David Bristow’s new book, “Nebraska History Moments;" and Sheldon Museum of Art's “The Nature of Waste: Material Pathways, Discarded Worlds.” Also, poetry by Lisa Beans and Kwakiutl Dreher reviews “The Meaning of Hitler."

On this week's Extra, we'll hear about the Grand Island Concert Association's new season and the extended version of the interview with Ben Nelson about his new book.

On Aug. 6, join Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests for lively conversations about: Andrea von Kampen's new CD and a CD release party: author Dave Mainelli's new book; Tada Production's “A Grand Night For Singing;" Tugboat Gallery's "Fetish;" The Yorkshire Playhouse's production of “A Play About a Dragon;" and, a preview of The Tassel's new season. Also, poetry by Lisa Beans and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about an exhibition at Maple Street Construct in Omaha.

A discussion with Sandeep Das and Samina Hooda from the Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival.

On July 30, join Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests for lively conversations about: The Wildmans Band July 30 performance in McCook; the Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival; the River City Theatre Organ Society's presentation of a concert by Dave Wickerham; Humanities Nebraska Chautauqua in Ashland: this year's Nebraska Star Party; and, events at the Knight Museum in Alliance. Also, poetry by Lisa Beans.

Anjanette Bonham tells us about this year's Art in the Park Hastings.

On July 23 join Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests for lively conversations about: comedian Paula Poundstone's performance at the Lied Center; Lincoln Community Playhouse's outdoor production of “A Toby Show:" Blue Cat Gallery & Studio's juried exhibit in Wayne; a live performance at the Bemis Center in Omaha honoring Pulse nightclub victims; the Fort Cody Summer Music Series in North Platte; and Daniel Christian's performance schedule. Also, poetry by Kassandra Montag and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about an exhibition at The Maple Street Construct in Omaha.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre is in Nebraska again. They offer opportunities for young people to play a variety of roles in a variety of productions. Alise Perault from the Cather Center tells us about their stop in Red Cloud.

On July 16 join Genevieve Randall, Tom Ineck and guests for lively conversations about: The Listening Room concert by Heather Newman; the new recording by jazz guitarist, songwriter and educator Aaron Stroessner; a new production by the Harlan County Dam Playhouse in Republican City; a youth production by the Beatrice Community Players; "The Addams Family" at Pinewood Bowl in Lincoln; and Angels Theatre Company's new season. Also, poetry by Kassandra Montag.

"Jazz Currents" host Tom Ineck talks with jazz guitarist Aaron Stroessner about his new recording "Haymarket Station" he recorded with Kevin Lloyd, Mitchell Benson and Andew Wray. Stroessner also talks about his life as a musician and teacher.

On the July 9 program join Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests for lively conversations about: events at the Merryman Center in Kearney; Tada Theatre’s TadaStock 2; a new production by Hastings Community Theatre; events at The Most Unlikely Place in Lewellen; the Lied Center's new season; and the Lincoln Municipal Band's season. Also, poetry by Kassandra Montag and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about the new Big Canvas Theater in Omaha.

On this week's Extra, pianist Paul Barnes tells us about his July 13 recital as a part of the Lied Center Piano Academy.

Genevieve Randall talks with artist Elizabeth Katt about her new exhibition. Also, Kwakiutl Dreher reviews a new documentary showing at The Ross.

On the June 25 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests have lively conversations about:•The "Skipping Through Time" events and museum crawl along the Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway•Olde Glory Theatre in Seward's production for Christmas in July•A book by Larry Molczyk and the Broken Arrow Jam Camp•The Stransky Park Summer Concert series•Refurbishment of an historic carillon•And the Foundation Gardens Performance SeriesAlso, poetry from Sarah McKinstry-Brown.

Genevieve Randall talks with the Assistant Director from the Golden Husk Theatre in Ord about a concert of patriotic music given by Kearney Jazz Society.