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On the June 11 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests have lively conversations about: Prairie Arts Center's "Fire on the Prairie;" Brownville Concert Series' 30th Anniversary Season with Joseph Hall, who will perform as Elvis; Dan Dobson's dinner show at The Most Unlikely Place; BAT Academy Art Studio in West Point; Grover Cleveland Alexander Musical at Grand Island Northwest High School, June 11, 12 and 13; Flatwater Shakespeare's production of "Twelfth Night." Also, poetry from Sarah McKinstry-Brown and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about the Juneteenth celebration at a library in Omaha.

Genevieve Randall has a conversation with Debby Greenblatt and David Seay about their summer workshops.

On the June 4 Friday LIVE, guest host William Padmore, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Commander Paul Kenney tells us about the 43rd Army Band's tour of northeast Nebraska; artist Charley Friedman and pianist Paul Barnes tell us about their exhibition at the Bemis Center; The Lark in Hastings is back hosting live music as part of their Listening Room series; the Lied Center offers free summer concerts and more; Tada Theatre presents “The Great American Trailer Park;" and Kiechel Fine Art hosts Julia Leggent's “Ellipsis." Also, more poetry by Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about this year's Omaha Summer Arts Festival.

Genevieve Randall has an extended conversation with artist Charley Friedman and pianist/guitarist Paul Barnes about the "Soundtracks for the Present Future" installation at the Bemis Center.

On the May 28 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Bemis Center's Summer 2021 exhibitions; Jazz in June; 66th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference; Calibraska Arts Initiative; International Humanitarian Photographer Randy Bacon solo exhibit in Norfolk; and Tugboat Gallery's Porch Art Palooza. Also, poetry by Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason.

William Padmore and guests tell us about an event by Blixt Locally Grown in Lincoln.

On the May 21 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests have lively conversations about: Neihardt State Historic Site Summer on the Lawn series; Abendmusik's "Give to Lincoln Day Music Marathon" and NWU Choir's “Only in the Love;" International Quilt Museum news and current exhibitions: Joel Sartore’s “Photo Ark,” sponsored by the Ogallala Regional Arts Council; Prairie Arts Center events in North Platte; and Beatrice Regional Orchestra's concert. Also, poetry by Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about what's happening at the Blue Barn Theatre in Omaha.

The virtual class “Bug Squad’s Mission Possible” comes to Omaha next week. William Padmore interviews Brian Galvin about this event hosted by the Omaha Children’s Museum.

On the May 14 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Beatrice Community Players' production of "Love, Linda;" Yorkshire Playhouse's delayed production of the 2019 play writing competition; the last concert of the season by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's concert featuring the Young Jazz Artist Competition winner; and DELTA Reality's “White Daisies & Dragonflies." Also, poetry by Stacey Waite and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about what's happening at Amplify Arts in Omaha.

This week, the Lied Center announces their Broadway series for 2021-22. Lauren Durban reveals what is on the schedule.

On the May 7 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall, William Padmore, and guests have lively conversations about: the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (01:29); the current production by the Nebraska Repertory Theatre (12:36); First Friday art opening and reception at Studio K in Grand Island (21:34); the reopening of the Robert Henri Museum in Cozad (38:50); and, Sam Stacy's performance at the Lied Center (52:18). Also, poetry by Stacey Waite (30:37), a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher (47:00), and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about what's happening at the Bellevue Little Theatre (59:20).

This week, a preview of the Lux Center's "Mayfest," First Friday events, and more!

On the April 30th Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall, William Padmore, and guests have lively conversations about: the next OmniArts Nebraska production (00:48); a book signing on April 30th at Francie & Finch (15:10); Rascal Martinez's performance in Norfolk (24:30); Alexio Anest's new album (35:47); 3rd Annual POYDS Dance Company Performing Arts Showcase (48:15); and, UNK's "green screen" Kurt Weill program (55:47). Also, poetry by Stacey Waite (09:17), and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about the Union for Contemporary Art's 10th anniversary (01:03:28).

This week, conversations about the Canadian Brass's return to Lincoln and what's happening at the Bess Streeter Aldrich house in Elmwood.

On the April 23rd Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Arts for the Soul's presentation of Dr. Everett McCorvey and The American Spiritual Ensemble (01:20); The Platte River Art Show (22:52); the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (34:53); and, Greenblatt & Seay events (47:00). Also, poetry by Saddiq Dzukogi (17:45), Kwakiutl Dreher reviews the film "Shiva Baby" (11:06) Melissa Rosales tells us about a play at Lincoln High School (28:48), and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn previews the next Omaha Symphony concert (54:45).

This week, Alison Gaines tells us about the next Kearney Symphony Orchestra concert.

On the April 16th Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randal and guests have lively conversations about: Ronn McFarlane and Carolyn Surrick's performance (01:18); Grace Bauer’s new book (10:20); "Black Voices in a Time of Change" hosted by Kwame Dawes (21:35); Nebraska Brass and Nebraska Jazz Orchestra concerts, and the Thursday and Friday night music series, all presented by Arts Incorporated (36:00); Yorkshire Playhouse's presentation of "The New Kid on the Block" (43:39); Nebraska Grown Arts Festival (49:45); and, the UNL Wind Ensemble's concert featuring Nolan Schmit's new work (55:38). Also, poetry by Saddiq Dzukogi (31:47), and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about Vesper Concerts next concert (01:03:58).

This week, bass clarinetist Dr. Karl Kolbeck and pianist Dr. Angela Miller-Niles tell us about their upcoming performance.

On the April 9th Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall, William Padmore, and guests have lively conversations about: musician Kinan Azmeh and visual artist Kevork Mourad's audio-visual performance (00:48); Doane University's Spring Music Concerts (17:24); Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra's “Beethoven and Florence Price (26:54)"; TADA Productions presentation of the musical "Pump Boys and Dinettes" (39:35); and, Norfolk Arts Center's annual Juried Competition and Faculty Exhibit (48:19). Also, poetry by Saddiq Dzukogi (13:57), and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about another arts event in Omaha (55:19).

This week, bassoon students in the studio of Dr. Nathan Koch will present a delightful concert of bassoon trios and quartets that demonstrate the wide range of expressive possibilities of the instrument on April 14 at UNL. Koch tells us about the concert.