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This week on the Aug. 15 Friday LIVE, host Penelope Morrow and Genevieve Randall have lively conversations about: artist Thomas Naegele (1:23); events at Francie and Finch (14:07); exhibitions at Sheldon Museum of Art (33:51); "A Traveling Exhibition" by Laurine Kimmel (54:32); Jackie Allen and Susie Thorne tell us about the “How I Became A Jazz Singer” performance in Omaha (25:30); Daniel Martinez and Oscar Rios talk about the Jarana concert in Grand Island (30:11); another story from the 2023 Nebraska Storytelling Festival (44:31); and a profile of Omaha ceramicist Rodney Tague (1:03:22).

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, we meet some of the new staff at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

This week on the Aug. 8 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: Humanities Nebraska's next Chautauqua (1:37); Abby E. Murray's new book & event and Amy Haddad's Ex Ophidia Press (10:38); Lisa Bang Hoffman's exhibition at WallSpace-LNK (28:43); and Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Come From Away," (37:45); And, another story from the 2023 Nebraska Storytelling Festival (19:24) and a look at the used instrument drive that the Omaha Chamber Music Society and KVNO are hosting this Saturday (54:08).

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at exhibitions at: The Lux Center for the Arts in Lincoln and various galleries around the state featuring Impact Nebraska artists.

This week on the Aug. 1 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: Flatwater Shakespeare Company's production of "Romeo and Juliet (8:41);" Yorkshire Playhouse's "The Baker Street Irregulars (31:25);" and Wagons West & 50th Anniversary Celebration at Trails & Rails Museum (46:03). Also, some performances from Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival musicians (1:31), (25:44), & (37:14). And, more poetry from Laura Gregory (20:46) and a look at the Omaha Fringe Festival (53:08).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, an Art Roundup featuring what's going on a the West Nebraska Arts Center, ArtBank, Blue Cat Gallery & Studio, and Clements Noyes Art Gallery.

This week on the July 25 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations and about: Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival (1:25); a look at the art of Nebraska native Ed Ruscha (19:24); Meadowlark Music Festival (27:57); Brownville Village Theatre's productions (37:02); and Beatrice Community Players new production (48:18). Also, poetry from Laura Gregory (12:15) and a look at the search for a new music director for the Omaha Symphony (55:54).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, the 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band perform in York. We'll get a preview of the concert.

This week on the July 18 Friday LIVE at 10 a.m. CT from The Ron Hull Studio, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations and performances from: jazz pianist Sean Lebita; singer/songwriter (and part time String Bean) Daniel Christian; Root Marm Chicken Farm Jug Band; and poet Laura Gregory.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, looks at Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Inherit the Wind" and the North Platte Pow Wow.

This week on the July 11 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Angels Theatre Company's First Flight Festival (1:26); Nick Andrew Staver's concert in Grand Island (8:37); Lux Center's exhibitions (15:23); Darius de Haas' concerts in Brownville (26:47); and Pinewood Bowl's summer musical (37:51). Also, a story by Clay Naff from the 2023 Nebraska Storytelling Festival (46:30) and the Ming Toy Gallery celebrates its 10th year (56:40).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a preview of this year's Zoofest and a look at what's going on at the Norfolk Arts Center.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, Andy Hermann gives us a behind the scenes look at his series Curious Nebraska. Also, a look at Fourth of July celebrations in Seward and Ord.

On the June 27 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests has lively conversations about: Grain Place Foundation Field Day and Event in Aurora; the next production by OmniArts Nebraska; Nebraska Chamber Players' "Concerts on the Creek;" Sue McLain talks wedding dress history in York; and artist Marcia Bauerle talks about her workshop in Kearney and her art. Also, a story by T. Marni Vos from the 2023 Nebraska Storytelling Festival and a look at an upcoming exhibition at Gallery 1516 in Omaha.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at an exhibition at Blue Cat Gallery in Wayne.

On the June 20 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests has lively conversations about: “Loosely Assembled II” at WallSpace-LNK in Lincoln; exhibitions at Prairie Arts Center in North Platte; the 2025 Nebraska Storytelling Festival in Lincoln; Prairie Loft's Flatwater Music Festival in Hastings; BLIXT Arts Lab's “Fly Trap” in Lincoln; and "Jammin’ on the Job" at Nebraska Public Media. Also, a story by Erin Putney from the 2023 Nebraska Storytelling Festival and a look at the production of "Hades Town" in Omaha.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a Music Roundup featuring performances from: Hub Farmers Market, Nitrobats, Lincoln Community Foundation Garden Performance Series, and Hub & Soul.

On the June 13 Friday LIVE at 9:59 a.m. CT from a show recorded on Sunday, June 8 at the Old Mill in Valentine, host Genevieve Randall and guests has lively conversations about: Heart City Creative District (6:08); Valentine Summer Concert Series (9:03); the art of Tamara Stands and Looks Back Spotted Tail (16:13); David Dorsey's art (37:04); the paintings of Pat Schemmer (42:19); and the work of artist Joan Swim (49:26). Plus, live music performances from Noah Barber (1:14), Eve Miller (13:14), Mike Baxter (22:39), Harley Jo Thorpe (not available due to rights issues), and Steffan Baker (1:05:34). And, poetry from Rick Buoy (33:29 and 46:09) and Steffan Baker (52:55).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra: a harp retreat; Carhenge Mural Festival; and we check in with Greenblatt & Seay.

On the June 6 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests has lively conversations about: Buffalo Commons Storytelling Festival in McCook (1:36); Beatrice Community Players next production (9:11); this weekend's performances from the Brownville Concert Series (17:40); Lux Center for the Arts exhibition (25:52); Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's "Sax Spectacular (39:30);" and The BLUEBARN Theatre's "The Wild Party (47:23)." Plus, poetry from Kimberly Reyes (33:42) and a look at what's happening at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha (56:49).