Synopsis
The latest news about arts and humanities happenings around Nebraska, as well as talk and performances from those involved. Updated Fridays.
Episodes
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Extra: “A Woman’s Place is in the Resistance” and Nebraska Rep
28/09/2023 Duration: 21minThis week the "Friday LIVE Extra" looks at “A Woman’s Place is in the Resistance” and Nebraska Rep’s production of “Sense and Sensibility.”
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Steinway piano, Smithsonian exhibit, The Daily Tay and more!
22/09/2023 Duration: 01h04minOn this week's Friday LIVE Sept. 22 from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the Lied Center's new piano: Josh Gracin's concert in Minden; Abendmusik and Nebraska Wesleyan concerts; Humanities Nebraska and Civic Nebraska, “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America;" Blogger Taylor Wolfe's new book and event in Lincoln; and productions by Lincoln Community Playhouse and Nebraska Communities Playhouse. Also: poetry from state poet Matt Mason; a Ross film review; and the Omaha Symphony's next concerts.
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Extra: Canadian Brass and Continental Drift Music Festival
21/09/2023 Duration: 29minThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" previews of: the Canadian Brass concert in Wayne; and the Continental Drift Music Festival in Fremont.
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Philip Daniel, Carnegie Libraries, Mason, Chinese Culture & more
15/09/2023 Duration: 01h04minOn this week's Friday LIVE Sept. 15 from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: art exhibitions by Michelle Hrbek and Diane Reiber at the Burkholder Project, and by Jamie Burmeister at Kiechel Fine Art; the season opening concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Phat Cat Swinger's concert in Kearney; and Philip Daniel's concert in Wayne. Also: poetry from state poet Matt Mason; Grant Ferrell looks at the history of Carnegie Libraries in Nebraska; a look at some more art exhibitions at The Foundry, Metro Gallery, Blue Cat Gallery, and the Norfolk Arts Center; and Gabriel Escalera tells us about the One Community Cultural Festival.
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Extra: OminArts Nebraska and Pulliam & Markham concert
14/09/2023 Duration: 20minThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" previews of: OmniArts Nebraska's "Daily Pages," an original theatrical poetry reading by Dustin Witte; and Limmie Pulliam and Mark Markham's concert of spirituals.
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War Pony, Czech Marionettes and More!
08/09/2023 Duration: 01h07minOn this week's Friday LIVE Sept. 8 from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "War Pony" opening at The Ross on Sept. 8; Czech Marionette Theater in Friend; Nebraska Storytelling Festival; Ryanhood at the Brownville Concert Series; and Art in the Garden's “Magical Mystery Tour,” Also: more poetry from John Johnson, Arts For The Soul with Joel Sartore; Nebraska Chamber Players season opener; Vesper Concerts first performance; Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music's concert; and a preview of an Omaha Library Foundation event.
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Extra: Midwest Theater and films in Wayne
08/09/2023 Duration: 24minThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra," conversations with: Tina Worthman, about the Midwest Theater's Fall season in Scottsbluff; and Mike White, about student films and "The Cross" showing in Wayne.
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Art From The Inside, Polishfest, John Johnson poetry and more...
01/09/2023 Duration: 01h11minOn this week's Friday LIVE Sept. 1 from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Art From The Inside exhibition at the G Dobos Studio; Polishfest in Ashton; author Michael James's Sept. 7 book event; a music and an author event in Red Cloud; new art exhibitions at the West Nebraska Arts Center; and "Unseen and Underfoot: the Hidden Diversity of the Plains" at Wallspace-LNK. Also, more poetry from John Johnson, Kwakiutl Dreher reviews two films now showing at The Ross and a preview of Opera Outdoors in Omaha.
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Extra: Daniel Martinez
31/08/2023 Duration: 11minThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra, a conversation with guitarist and educator Daniel Martinez.
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Extra: Welsh Festival and Harrison Boe
24/08/2023 Duration: 21minThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra, a look at a Welsh festival in Lincoln and a concert in Hickman by Harrison Boe.
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Astro Clay, Kaspar Haake, new at Sheldon, Greek Fest and more!
18/08/2023 Duration: 01h05minThis week on the Aug. 18 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Clay Anderson's new book and event; Kaspar Haake's installation at Red Deer Studio in Lincoln; Sheldon Museum of Art's new exhibitions; Amra-Faye Wright's performances in Brownville; Merryman Performing Art Center's new season; "Wanderings: A Walk in the Woods" by Derrick Burbul; and Flatwater Shakespeare's production of "A Winter's Tale." Also, poetry from John Johnson and a look at the Omaha Greek festival.
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Extra: Angels Theatre Company's new season
17/08/2023 Duration: 09minThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra, a look at Angels Theatre Company's new season.
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Carson School, PolkaToons, poetry, Ted Kooser book and more!
11/08/2023 Duration: 01h04minThis week on the Aug. 11 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Hank Stratton's new jobs at UNL; Angie Kriz and The PolkaToons's concerts in Grand Island and elsewhere; Center for People in Need's 20th Anniversary Party; The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery's artist of the month Linda Evans; and “Ted Kooser: More Than A Local Wonder” by Carla Ketner and illustrated by Paula Wallace. Also, poetry from Kelly Weber, a view of some stops from the WanderNebraska program and a preview of the Omaha Fringe Festival.
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Extra: Back to School Reading for Kids
08/08/2023 Duration: 13minThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra," a conversation with Nebraska Public Media's Education Director Jessica Mitchell-McCollough about some back to school reading for kids.
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Hamilton, Tada, Constellation, Nebraska Crossroads and more!
04/08/2023 Duration: 01h08minThis week on the Aug. 4 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "Hamilton" at the Lied Center; Greenblatt and Seay's dance tune workshops; Tada Theatre's “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits;" Constellation Studios's "Something Darkly;" and Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival. Also, poetry from Kelly Weber, a view of some stops of the WanderNebraska program and a look the Omaha Comedy Fest.
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Extra: Genevieve Tonniges and David Wickerham
02/08/2023 Duration: 17minThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra," an introduction to Genevieve Tonniges, the new director at Wessels Living History Farm and a preview of an organ concert by David Wickerham in Omaha.
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Art Vibes, Park Sounds; Blue Cat Gallery; Kelly Weber; and more!
28/07/2023 Duration: 01h01minThis week on the July 28 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "Art Vibes, Park Sounds" in Lincoln; Blue Cat Gallery & Studio's juried exhibition, “Signs of Rural Life;" Nebraska Folklife at this year's New American Arts Festival in Omaha; "Patchwork of the Prairie" in Hastings; and "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" in York. Also, poetry from Kelly Weber, a view of some stops of the WanderNebraska program and a look at what's going on at Gallery 1516.
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Extra: OLLI Classes
27/07/2023 Duration: 08minThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra," a look at some of the classes that OLLI offers.
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LCP Cabaret, Brownville Theatre, Aspen Laboy, Crossroads & more!
21/07/2023 Duration: 58minThis week on the July 21 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Lincoln Community Playhouse's “We’re Still Here: A Cabaret Experience;" Brownville Village Theatre's season; Orion Walsh at the Lincoln Community Foundation Garden Performance Series; Oregon-California Trails Convention in Gering; and the Missoula Children's Theatre comes to Seward to conduct a theater workshop for area youth. Also, poetry from Aspen Monet Laboy, a view of some stops of the WanderNebraska program and a preview of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival.
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Extra: Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art
20/07/2023 Duration: 11minThis week on "Friday LIVE Extra," a preview of the new exhibition at Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art.