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On the June 21 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gallery Nine's "Things We Love;" Taylor Keen's new book; Flatwater Shakespeare's “Love’s Labor’s Lost;" Fort Cody Summer Music Series 2024; The Lark's new Executive Director Mickayla VanNatter; and LUX Center for the Arts and Constellation Studios "Surface Impressions." Also, hear poetry from Greg Kosmicki, learn about a photography exhibition in Omaha and a musical tribute to the late Jim Salestrom.

The next Friday LIVE Extra podcast looks at Blue Cat Gallery & Studio's two art exhibits and some Greenblatt & Seay events. Also, another musical tribute to the late Jim Salestrom.

On the June 14 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: OmniArts Nebraska's next production; Flatwater Music Festival; Lincoln Arts Festival; The Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival; and Concerts on the Creek. Also, poetry from Greg Kosmicki, a Ross film review and we meet illustrator and poet Karien Bredenkamp.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, looks at: The Norfolk Arts Center summer exhibition; the Grand Island Music Series; and the current production by the Beatrice Community Players.

On the June 7 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the last Arts for the Soul concert of the season; the grand opening of the Japanese Hall in Gering; Chigozie Obioma talks about his new book and his event at Francie and Finch; Theatre West; Wagons West Celebration; SHOUT! – The Mod Musical; The Third Annual Juneteenth SteamPunk Tea Party; and Nebraska Storytelling Festival. Also, poetry from Greg Kosmicki and a look at the One Omaha Music Festival.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, conversations with NIck Talbott and author Rebecca Craig.

On the May 31 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Jazz in June; National Willa Cather Center’s 69th Annual Spring Conference; Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's “A Salute to Duke Ellington;" On The Road with Nebraska Public Media; Aging Partners Dinner and a Show; and "Finding Nemo Jr." at the Nebraska Communities Playhouse in Hickman. Also, more poetry from Ae Hee Lee and a look at the next Omaha Symphony concert.

On the May 31 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Jazz in June; National Willa Cather Center’s 69th Annual Spring Conference; Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's “A Salute to Duke Ellington;" On The Road with Nebraska Public Media; Aging Partners Dinner and a Show; and "Finding Nemo Jr." at the Nebraska Communities Playhouse in Hickman. Also, more poetry from Ae Hee Lee and a look at the next Omaha Symphony concert.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast looks at a student art exhibit in Wayne and revisits a talk with artist Nathan Murray about his Malcolm X sculpture at the state capitol.

On the May 17 Friday LIVE , host Genevieve Randall and guests talk about: Salt Creek Song Festival; Bluebarn's new production; Nathan Murray's bust of Malcolm X that he created for the state capitol; The Fabulous Accordion Festival; Brad Balukjian's new book THE SIX PACK: On the Road in Search of WrestleMania; and Chadron Open Art. Also, poetry from Ae Hee Lee and a look at the next Omaha Symphony concert.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast features an extended conversation with author Brad Balukjian.

On the May 10 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests talk about: Larksong Spring Festival; new exhibitions at Constellation Studios and West Nebraska Arts Center; Bob Hall's exhibition of his comic book art at Ming Toy Gallery; The Yorkshire Playhouse’s production of "The Cemetery Club;" Nebraska Wesleyan University Choirs concert; TADA’s Spring Sing Cabaret; University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra concert; and Blixt Arts Lab production of "Foster." Also, poetry from Ae Hee Lee and a look at “The Disability Plays” at Benson Theatre.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast features a look at Great Plains Theatre Commons Conference.

On the May 3 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests talk about: violinist Joshua Bell's concert; Norfolk Art Center's 17th Annual Juried Show; “Pictures At An Exhibition” concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; the next Nebraska Communities Playhouse production; a play at the Lincoln Community Playhouse; Jason Horner's last concert directing Lincoln Choral Artists; and Opera Omaha's final production of the season. Also, more poetry from Siwar Masannat, a Ross film review and a look at a concert by the Omaha Chamber Music Society.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast features looks at the 2024 Spring Platte River Art Show, " and A Life of Whimsy" at Gallery Nine.

On the April 26 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests chat about: “Delights & Shadows: A Tribute to Nebraska Poet Ted Kooser;" a guitar ensemble performance in a planetarium in Chadron: Lincoln Calling; Wessels Living History Farm; The Wartburg Choir; First Friday Jazz with Jackie Allen, Hans Sturm and more on May 3; The Nebraska Brass; Aging Partners Dinner and a Show; and Public Art Lincoln. Also, some of Ted Kooser's poetry read by Chloe Moore and a preview of a performance of the "Standing Bear Cantata" in Omaha.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast features a talk with author Elizabeth Theiss-Morse about her new book “Respect and Loathing in American Democracy: Polarization, Moralization and the Undermining of Equality” and an extended version of the Ted Kooser tribute preview.

On the April 19 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests chat about: Signe Baumane's film and appearance at the Ross Media Arts Center; NWU's Big Sing!; Daniel Simon's events at Francie and Finch and UNL; Philip Daniel's concerts in Hastings and Omaha; Constellation 13; and the Nebraska Rep's production of "Big Fish. Also, poetry by Siwar Masannat.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast discusses concerts in Hastings, Lincoln, Grand Island, Wayne, and the Lied Center in Lincoln.

On the April 12 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests chat about: Tyler Graim's film and his appearance at the Ross Media Arts Center; "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" in Wakefield; WallSpace-LNK's exhibition called "Invoking American Spirits;" Josh Gracin's performance at the Minden Opera House; Sarah McCammon's new book and appearance in Omaha; and the next concerts by the Nebraska Chamber Players. Also, poetry by Siwar Masannat and a look at Omaha Performing Arts events.