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Friday Live welcomes guests from the worlds of music, theatre and literature.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast: a conversation with poet Kwame Dawes about his new collection "Sturge Town" and his event in Lincoln; and Nebraska Wesleyan's David Gracie talks with Bri Murphy about the new exhibition of Murphy's work at Elder Gallery.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast: a conversation with poet Kwame Dawes about his new collection "Sturge Town" and his event in Lincoln; and Nebraska Wesleyan's David Gracie talks with Bri Murphy about the new exhibition of Murphy's work at Elder Gallery.

On the Aug. 16 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Jerry Bockoven's new book and event; Beef, Beans, and Bluegrass Festival in the Panhandle; new exhibitions at the Sheldon Museum of Art in Lincoln; Kenny Janak Orchestra in Grand Island; Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of “Anastasia;" and Harrison Boe's concert in Hickman. Also, some more poetry from Sarah McKinstry-Brown, a Ross film review and a look at a new art exhibition at 1516 Gallery in Omaha.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a preview of "Summerfest" in Lincoln.

On the Aug. 9 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "The Cabin: Catharsis in The Pandemic" from mixed media painter Raul Alejandro; Merryman Center's new season "The Jan Collective" by artist Jan Fox; Water Street Dance Milwaukee in Holdrege; Cyrus Jaffery's new memoir; and Colby Coash's new book and event. Also, some poetry from Sarah McKinstry-Brown from and a preview of Omaha Fringe Festival's “Of Darkness and Dreams.”

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, discussions about OLLI's Open House and The Pathfinder Chorus's reunion concert.

On the August 2 Friday LIVE from the Ron Hull Studio, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Tada Theatre's production of "The Great and Powerful Oz;" Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival; and Beatrice Community Players' "Alice By Heart." Also, new poetry from Ava Winter and musical performances by Nebraska Crossroads artists: Erik Higgins, Olga Smola and Valeri Tolstov; and Daniel Martinez, Oscar Rios and Stephen Cantarero.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, conversations with artist Wendy Weiss about her WallSpace-LNK installation and one of Outlandia music festival's co-founders.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, conversations with artist Wendy Weiss about her WallSpace-LNK installation and one of Outlandia music festival's co-founders.

On the July 26 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Nebraska Humanities' “Weaving a Nation” Chautauqua in Norfolk; the happenings at The Most Unlikely Place in Lewellen; Lucas Kellison's new recording; Wessels Living History Theater and Live History Theater Company's presentation of "In Time;" and Yorkshire Theatre's production of "Because Their Hearts Were Pure." Also, poetry from Matt Mason and a look at the summer offerings at the Durham Museum in Omaha.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a look at another "Dinner and a Show " and a conversation with author Glenda K. Clare.

On the July 19 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Meadowlark Music Festival; Broadway Academy; Nebraska Communities Playhouse's production of "Grease;" GRRRL CAMP in Bellevue; Carlie Antes exhibition in Nebraska City; and Kusi Taki in Grand Island. Also, poetry from Matt Mason and a preview of this year's Jazz on the Green in Omaha.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a conversation with author Gregg Jones about his new book and events and a look at art exhibitions in Minden and Scottsbluff.

On the July 12 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: TADASTOCK 5; author Laura Essay's new book; Angels Theatre Company's "First Flight Festival;" The Two Tracks in Brownville: The Metro Gallery's "Inward This, Outward That;" and "Disney’s Tarzan" at Pinewood Bowl. Also, poetry from Matt Mason and a look at a new production in Papillion.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a conversations with pianists Paul Barnes and Eldred Marshall.

The next Friday LIVE Extra podcast looks at "Finding Art in Hard Times: New Deal Echoes in Kearney" at the Museum of Nebraska Art, and "Picturing the Midwest: Regionalist art and other representations of rural American life" at the Anna Bemis Palmer Museum.

On the June 28 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the 2024-25 Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate Miranda Davis; Western and Wildlife Arts Show at Fort Robinson; Buffalo Soldiers of the American West Demonstration at Fort Robinson; 51st anniversary of The Zoo Bar is celebrated with ZooFest in Lincoln; Stars & Stripes Concert in Ord; United States Coast Guard Band in Lincoln; and the Lincoln Municipal Band opens its season. Also, hear poetry from Miranda Davis and get a look at "Table Grace: The Musical" in Omaha.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, the Fort Kearney Daughters of the American Revolution rebury a time capsule in Kearney. We'll take a look at what's going to be added to it this time.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, the Fort Kearney Daughters of the American Revolution rebury a time capsule in Kearney. We'll take a look at what's going to be added to it this time.