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This week on the Feb. 24 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: a new play based on the works of Willa Cather called “Henrietta Solway;” Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival's transformation; two Abendmusik performances; "Paddington Gets In A Jam" at the Merryman Center; Lincoln Choral Artists' next concert; and, Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s next production. Also, new poetry from Greg Kosmicki and a preview of the Omaha Film Festival.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about a Lied Center concert and brass, symphonic band and wind ensemble, and trumpet concerts at Wayne State College.

This week on the Feb. 17 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: art exhibitions in Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island; concerts by Midnight Wanderers in Grand Island and The Wildwoods Band in Lincoln; two Vesper Concerts in Omaha; Sandhills Symphony concert in North Platte; Bindlestiff Family Circus at Chadron State; and "Between the Lines" film premiere by Wayne State alum Shelby Hagerdon. Also, new poetry from Lucy Adkins and a look at events at the Benson Theatre.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about a new production at Nebraska Wesleyan and a Unitarian Church lecture series.

This week on the Feb. 10 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: new books by Dana Fritz, Joy Castro and Marylou Luther, who has also been featured on "Nebraska Stories:" Jazzmeia Horn's concert; the next concert by Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra; Opera Omaha's performance; and the premiere of Eric Ewazen’s "Piano Concerto." Also, new poetry from Lucy Adkins and a preview of a new exhibit at the Durham Museum.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about "Postcards from Lincoln," and plays in Beatrice and York.

This week on the Feb. 3 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "The World of Musicals In Concert" in Scottsbluff; the next concert by Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra; Angels Theater Company productions; the opening show from Tada Theatre's 15th season; Greenblatt & Seay workshops; a new exhibition at Sheldon Museum of Art; and First Friday in Lincoln, featuring Metro Gallery, Tugboat Gallery and Wallspace-LNK. Also, new poetry from Lucy Adkins and a preview of a new museum opening in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about Cather Center events and the next First Friday Jazz concert in Lincoln.

This week on the Jan. 27 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Elvis tribute concerts in Wakefield and Red Cloud; a new production at the Lincoln Community Playhouse; The McGovern String Band at the Grand Island Music Series; Goldpine at The Listening Room in Hastings; The Travis Anderson Trio a the Kearney Concert Series; and John Bailey performs a piece by Kurt Knecht and more at UNL. Also, new poetry from Rick Brown and a preview of a new exhibition at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a conversation with one of the directors of "No Body Like Jimmy" in Seward, and a look at Humanities Nebraska's "Dear Stranger" letter writing project.

This week on the Jan. 20 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Two-time Tony winning singer Brian Stokes Mitchell's concert at the Lied Center; Nebraska Brass and Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble concerts; the next concert by the Nebraska Chamber Players; Alexios Anest's concert at the Midwest Theater; the Bess Streeter Aldrich short story contest; and the Glenn Korff School of Music guest artist Eldred Marshall's piano performance. Also, new poetry from Rick Brown and a look at the Omaha Community Playhouse's production of "Fences."

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a conversation with members of the Axiom String Quartet.

This week on the Jan. 13 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the next concert by the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra; The Old Market Magician's performances at Mahoney State Park; Nebraska Wesleyan University Choirs concerts; Spring Creek Prairie's birdhouse project; West Nebraska Arts Center's new exhibitions; an art exhibition at Wayne State; and a new exhibition at WallSpace-LNK. Also, new poetry from Rick Brown and a look at another arts event in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at the Nebraska Met Opera competition and the frenzied first years of the Nebraska Territory.

On the Jan. 5 "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at events at the Merryman Center in Kearney and The National Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud. By the way, the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff also welcomes Dailey & Vincent for a concert.

On the Dec. 29 "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Jackie Allen and Hans Sturm preview their New Year’s Eve performance at the Granary in Ralston, and Timothy Scholl and Patty Pansing Brooks talk about a forum called “Predicting a Revolution: How one woman’s vision and persistence changed the world.”

On Dec. 23 Genevieve Randall hosts the annual "Friday Live Christmas and Solstice Special," featuring music, poetry, and readings for this time of year. This program will be encored at 5 p.m. Central on Dec. 25.

On the Dec. 22 "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Neil Celani tells us about his exhibition at the Lux Center in Lincoln, and Suzanne Wise talks about her time as executive director of the Nebraska Arts Council.

On Dec. 16 Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Andrea von Kampen's annual holiday show; Homestead National Historic Park's "Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures;" Olde Glory Theatre's "Music & Dessert with Sally Jost;" Crane River Theater's “Miracle on 34th Street;" "Nutcracker" at the Lied Center; and Lincoln Community Playhouse's "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer." Also, holiday poetry from the late William Kloefkorn and an introduction to Omaha Symphony's new assistant conductor.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a preview of Abendmusik's "Last Blast" concert, and a look at an art exhibition in Scottsbluff.