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On the Feb. 20 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall will have lively conversations with: Anna Bemis Palmer Museum curator Carrie Remmers about their vintage game night; conductor for the Hastings Symphony Orchestra Tyler Goodrich White; UNL Opera's Bill Shomos about their performances of La Boheme in Ord and Friend; Abendmusik's Tom Trenney about their upcoming Youth Masterworks Festival; and an Omaha artist about his homage to Mr. Rogers You will also hear poetry by Twyla Hansen.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra podcast, we're going classical. Hear a conversation with members of the Nebraska Chamber Players about their upcoming concerts, as well as from Nebraska's Young Artist Competition winner, who will be playing with the Hasting Symphony Orchestra on their upcoming concert.

On the Feb. 13 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall will have lively conversations with: artists Denise Bookwalter and Lee Emma Running about their art exhibition at Nebraska City's Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts; Mallika Madduri about an upcoming dance performance that will feature the traditional Indian dance, Bharathanatyam; Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra conductor Ed Polochick, as well as soloist Rita Porfiris and composer Julia Adolphe. You will also hear poetry by Twyla Hansen, and a theater round-up about four upcoming theater productions happening in York, Beatrice, Wayne and Lincoln.

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, a conversation with Junction Trio member Conrad Tao, as well as with the competition director of the Nebraska Snow Sculpting about the upcoming state championship.

On the Feb. 6 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall will have lively conversations with: art curator Anne Pagel about the "Art of India" exhibition at Hastings College; director of Grand Island Little Theater's show, "The Big Five-Oh", Jim Truell; author and professor of rhetoric and public culture at UNL, Kristen Hoerl, about her book, “The Impossible Woman: Television, Feminism and the Future”. You will also hear live poetry by Maria Nazos, as well as an interview about her poetry, and her upcoming collection PULSE.

On this extra extra, a conversation with Jonathan Van Ness, about his comedy tour, the artistry of comedy, and what he knows about Nebraska

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, a conversation with Omaha's BLUEBARN Theater about their production of "The Heart Sellers", as well as with two artists whose work will be displayed at Gallery 9's newest exhibition, "Animal House".

On the Jan. 30, Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: The St. Olaf choir's performance this weekend, artist Michael Lynch's exhibition at Wayne State College, country artist Daniel Donato's return to Lincoln, and an art exhibition at UNO that features numerous artists and artworks spanning the UNO Printshop program's fifty years. You will also hear live poetry by poet Maria Nazos.

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, a conversation with Ed Love and Scott Vicroy of Group Sax.

On the Jan 23rd, Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gabriela Montero and her performance coming up at the Lied Center (1:37), Books Bound/Unbound: Turner McGehee and Ward Schumaker at Lincoln's Constellation Studios (13:44), author Brad Bigelow and his new book Virginia Faulkner: A Live in Two Acts (33:43), the Music Box and what is planned in the coming year (46:42), and a preview of what's to come this season at the Sheldon Museum of Art (52:49). You will also hear poetry by Greg Kosmicki (27:42).

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, a conversation with Martina Saltamacchia and Dr. Bissera Pentcheva about an upcoming event being held at the University of Nebraska Omaha called EnChanted Images: The Voice of Sainte-Foy at Conques.

On the Jan 16th, Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests had lively conversations about: photographer Mike Forsburg's journey to document the Whooping Crane (1:34), New York Polyphony and its upcoming show at the Lied Center (12:31), what it's like to bring the Doobie Brothers' music, from cover band, The Brothers Doobie (25:27), how the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra is celebrating 50 years of Big Band Music (39:42), and a tune from Daniel Christian (53:53). You will also hear poetry by Greg Kosmicki (33:15), along with a report on the Omaha Chamber Music Society's 2026 Heritage Series (49:46).

A conversation with members of the McGovern String Band about an upcoming gig in Grand Island and finding the beauty in bluegrass.

On Jan 9th, Friday LIVE started the new year at the Mill in Lincoln's Haymarket. Genevieve Randall, and special guest co-host Dave Hughes, had lively conversations about: An upcoming concert from the University of Nebraska - Omaha Faculty Jazz Combo (1:38), Nebraska's Anime Fest (8:31), what new exhibits the Lux Center for the Arts has for the beginning of 2026 (15:09), two art exhibits the West Nebraska Art Center is premiering with the start of the new year (34:21), and the Omaha Symphony's performance of Beethoven's First Symphony and more at Omaha's Joslyn Art Museum (42:42). You can also hear poetry by Greg Kosmicki (27:25), along with a report on what can be expected from Omaha's KANEKO in the coming year (52:25).

A conversation with Jason Hovey about an exhibit from KANEKO's founder, Jun Kaneko.

A conversation with Laura Petry of Cantare! Omaha, about their yearly 12th Night at the Castle event, held at Omaha's Josyln Castle.

Conversations with magician Ryan Chandler, and assistant professor of music and director of choral activities at Hastings College Dr. Raoul Carlo (Miggi) F. Angangco.

On the Dec. 19, the Friday LIVE Holiday Special 2025 at 9:59 a.m. CT, Genevieve Randall will be your guide though an hour of holiday music, stories and poems: Music from Andrea von Kampen, The Wildwoods, The String Beans, Daniel Martinez and Paul Siebert: Stories read by Bob Hall and the late Cherrie Beam-Callaway: And some poems by Twyla Hansen, Matt Mason, and Tony Bock.

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, conversations with musicians Ingrid Griffin and Lucas Hoge about coming home for the holidays and playing some music while they are at it.

On the Dec. 12 Friday LIVE at 9:59 a.m. CT, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Andrea von Kampen's holiday concert (1:41); Ken Friedman's 92 Events exhibition at Sheldon (10:50); the Beatrice Community Player's production of a Christmas Carol (22:57); the performance of Handel's "Messiah" in Henderson (36:51); the Mass of the Americas happening at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ (46:01). Also, poetry from Tim Moran (32:23) and a preview of a service of lessons and carols in Omaha (56:20).

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, previews of the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company's production of the "Nutcracker", and holiday choral concerts by Lincoln Choral Artists and St. Paul Choir.

Genevieve Randall talks with members of The Canadian Brass, who are in Lincoln for a concert at the Lied Center on Dec. 5.

On the Dec. 5 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: events by filmmaker Booker T. Mattison (1:25); Edgerton Explorit Center events in Aurora (13:20); Michael Bird and Lincoln's homegrown improv team The Disassociates performance (27:58); Deck the Halls concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (38:23); and West Nebraska Arts Center exhibitions and events (45:47). Also, poetry from Tim Moran (22:22) and a look at a new book by Omaha author Moonyani Write (52:40).

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, previews of the St. Paul First Friday Concert Series program featuring Bell-issimo, and Abendmusik and Nebraska Wesleyan concerts.

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, previews of the Omaha Community Playhouse's production of A Christmas Carol, Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's next concert and Abendmusik at First Plymouth's community sing of Handel's Messiah.

This week on the Nov. 21 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about Bluebarn's "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)" (35:45); John T. Price's new book "Goethe's Oak: A Holocaust Story" and event (7:02); Yorkshire Playhouse's production of Ken Ludwig's "The Game's Afoot, or Holmes for the Holiday" (1:27); The Fab Four at the Merryman Performing Arts Center (26:30); and Nebraska Brass and Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble concerts (40:55). Also, Stephen Buhler reads and sings another poem by Ted Kooser (19:59), a preview of Voices of Omaha's performance of Handel's "Messiah" (47:36), and we play Ingrid Griffin's new song "Cowgirl Up!" (51:45).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at "Emerging Visions," a juried high school art show at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College.

This week on the Nov. 14 Friday LIVE from The Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations and live music performances with: The McGovern String Band (:53), David Boye (21:37), and Jeff Black (42:00). Also, Stephen Buhler reads another poem by Ted Kooser (15:57).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at a new exhibition at The International Quilt Museum, and previews of productions by UNL Opera, the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, and Lincoln Community Playhouse.

This week on the Nov. 7 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the new book about Cameron the Capital Cat by photographer John Shaw(6:19); Mutts Gone Nuts in Kearney(13:53); ArcoStrum's concert in Lincoln (20:50);Chuck Schroeder's exhibition at WallSpace-LNK (31:07); pianist Jim Fischer's gigs in North Platte(49:28). Also, some music performed by accordionist Julia Williams, poetry by Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (40:27), Go Big Red exhibition at the Sheldon Museum of Art (45:39) and the next concert by the Omaha Symphony (57:06).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a discussion with author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and previews of concerts by Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music and Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra.

This week on the Oct. 31 Friday UN-ALIVE, host Genevievel Randall and ghosts have deadly conversations about: Anvil Orchestra's frightening music for "Phantom of the Opera" and "Nosferatu (1:31);" Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's concert in Lincoln(13:56); Mad Owl Film's spine tingling new documentary(36:10); and Hastings Symphony's concert and exhibit (46:16). Also, more poetry from David Moscovich (28:02), Go Big Red exhibition at the Sheldon Museum of Art (32:40) and the Omaha Symphony's Dia de los Muertos concert (54:53).

This week on the Friday UN-ALIVE Extra, a look at what's happening at the Prairie Arts Center in North Platte. and a preview of this weekend's scary concerts by Nebraska Chamber Players.

This week on the Oct. 24 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Johnny Carson's 100th birthday exhibition at the Elkhorn Valley Museum (2:00); Beatrice Community Players' production of "Sweeney Todd (8:11);" El Museo Latino's "Day of the Dead" exhibition and more (30:18); and Polyphony's concert in Lincoln (39:05). Also, more poetry from David Moscovich (18:28), Go Big Red at the Sheldon Museum of Art (24:48), a look at Camille Thurman's concert in Omaha (55:24) and a sample of a new song from Ingrid Griffin (59:10).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a preview of this weekend's concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra and a look at "Time Out From War – Works by Thomas Naegele," on display in Omaha.

This week on the Oct. 17 Friday LIVE from the Fox Theatre in McCook, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations and performances, featuring: Rascal Martinez, singer/songwriter (:46); Annabelle Wilson, McCook poet (19:59); and Philip Daniel, composer/pianist (36:03). Also, we hear about Artbank (12:54) and Museum of the High Plains (28:26).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, conversations about Hadden Sayers concert and OmniArts Nebraska's current production. Also, an extended interview with Zahn McClarnon.

This week on the Oct. 10 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall talks with Zahn McClarnon about his upcoming Governor's Lecture with Bird Runningwater (1:41). We also learn about Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR." (14:54), author Rebecca Lexa's new book (29:00), and an American Revolution event at the Stuhr Museum (46:51). Also, new poetry from David Moscovich (22:24), a preview of an event at Hot Shops in Omaha (42:49), and a song supporting Nebraska Missing Persons Day (38:57).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, Genevieve talks with musician Jannel Rap about Nebraska Missing Persons Day; previews The American Revolution event at the Stuhr Museum; and learns about Walnut Ridge, a world-premiere play opening at the Nebraska Communities Playhouse.

This week on the Oct. 3 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Angels Theatre Company's production of "Pivot (1:40);" “The Muck, the Seeds, the Weeds, the Blossoming: the Journals of Karen Blessen (12:09);" the film "Eleanor the Great" at the Ross Media Arts Center (26:38); and Mike Smith's new documentary "Prairie Pirates" showing in Scottsbluff (45:46). Also, more poetry from Alina Nguyen (37:04).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, and a Theatre Roundup featuring: Wayne State College Theatre, Yorkshire Playhouse, and BLUEBARN Theatre.

This week on the Sept. 26 Friday LIVE from the Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations and the guests have lively performances! Featuring: Robert Russell Quartet (1:03, 13:33, & 45:11); Akropolis Reed Quintet (4:20, 27:04, & 37:42); and La Dolce Vita Duo (32:35, 50:26, 58:38, & 1;04:51). Also, we'll hear more poetry from Alina Nguyen (20:23) and Hank Stratton gives us a look a the new Nebraska Repertory Theatre season (56:02).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at River Selby's new book and event, and a grammar event and film at the Ross Media Arts Center.