Friday LIVE

Friday LIVE

The latest news about arts and humanities happenings around Nebraska, as well as talk and performances from those involved.

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August 1, 2025 58 mins
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 poet...
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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.
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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 O...
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This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, the 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band perform in York. We'll get a preview of the concert.
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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.
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This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, looks at Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Inherit the Wind" and the North Platte Pow Wow.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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 Festi...
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This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at an exhibition at Blue Cat Gallery in Wayne.
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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 202...
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June 19, 2025 9 mins
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.
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June 13, 2025 70 mins
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, liv...
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This week on the Friday LIVE Extra: a harp retreat; Carhenge Mural Festival; and we check in with Greenblatt & Seay.
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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 Pa...
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June 5, 2025 7 mins
The Olde Glory Theatre in Seward presents "Arsenic and Old Lace." Some cast members tell us about it.
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On the May 30 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and Penelope Morrow have lively conversations about: the 70th Annual National Willa Cather Center Spring Conference (1:35); this year’s Calibraska events (8:50); the 1st Annual Steampunk Fest in Plattsmouth (23:38) and the Second Sunday Polka Series at The 1206 (32:00). Gen jams with Jim Harvey of the Lincoln Ukulele Group (51:45) and then plays songs by Cabela...
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This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, we learn about about two new exhibits at the West Nebraska Arts Center, and get a preview of this year's Jazz in June.
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This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, the Great Plains Theatre Commons announces their 2025 new play festival playwrights, and Penelope Morrow learns about Film Streams on the Green... a new outdoor movie series in Omaha.
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