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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Kearney Symphony, painter Robin Smith, music at Polley and more!
07/10/2022 Duration: 01h06minOn the Oct. 7 program, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the next Kearney Symphony concert; Robin Smith's exhibition at WallSpace-LNK; a musical event at Bennett Martin Public Library in Lincoln; SWNCTA’s "Oddfellows Local 151 Bingo Night and Spaghetti Feed" Oct. 7-16 in McCook; and, the Vision Maker Film Festival. Also, poetry from Twyla Hansen.
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Extra: a film fest, "The Wilds" in Lincoln, and Lightning Bugs
06/10/2022 Duration: 26minThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, discussions about: The Flatwater Film Festival in Seward; a production of "The Wilds" in Lincoln; and, The Lightning Bugs concerts in Lincoln and Grand Island.
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Danny Elfman Week, LSO Tuba, Omaha Pottery Tour and more!
30/09/2022 Duration: 01h04minOn the Sept. 30 program, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Danny Elfman Week in Lincoln; The next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Daniel Christian at The Little Red Hen Theatre; Maiah Wynne at The Lark; First Friday at Norfolk Arts Center; and Coro di Flauti at First Friday in Lincoln. Also, poetry from Twyla Hansen and a look at the Omaha North Hills Pottery Tour.
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Extra: MONA exhibitions and renovation update
29/09/2022 Duration: 08minThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra," an update on the activities and renovation at the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney.
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HIckman theater, Abendmusik, Neihardt book event and more!
23/09/2022 Duration: 01h09minOn the Sept. 23 program, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the next production by The Nebraska Communities Playhouse; an Abendmusik concert; this month's "Sunday at the Museum" in Bancroft; Ron Warren and Paul Barnes' concert; a piano duo concert in Wayne; Brad Colerick's LAFTA concert; and Nebraska Chamber Players' season opener.Also, a preview of the Omaha Symphony concert featuring a young cellist.
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Extra: Jamie Ulmer
22/09/2022 Duration: 12minGenevieve Randall talks to Jamie Ulmer about his twenty-five years at the Beatrice Community Players, and the concert to honor him.
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Nebraska film officer, Lincoln's Symphony, Klezmer in Omaha
16/09/2022 Duration: 01h11minLaurie Richards, outgoing Nebraska film officer, joins us to talk about her career so far. Lincoln Symphony Orchestra's Ed Polochick tells us about their season opening performance, "A Night at the Opera." We learn about a klezmer band playing in Omaha. Artists Carol Hartman and Cathy Kaufman talk about their work, and Stephanie Coley tells us about WNAC's main gallery feature. Two artists from Impact Nebraska join us, Janna Harsch and Jo Brown; they tell us about an exhibition called "Color of Music/Rhythm of Art." We feature a medley of profiles for upcoming concerts in Brownville and Lincoln. Mother and son, Sondra L. Johnson and Joseph McHale are on display in the Minded Opera House Gallery.
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Extra: Two New Authors and Something Rotten
15/09/2022 Duration: 23minThis week on Friday Live Extra, a discussion with authors Jody Keisner and Kristine Langley Mahler, and with Morrie Enders and Grant Shirmer on "Something Rotten" from the Lincoln Community Playhouse.
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Urkoski Orchestra, Angels Theatre, Frank S. O'Neal poetry & more
09/09/2022 Duration: 01h02minThe Polish Fest in Ahston featuring the Urkoski Orchestra. Angels Theatre Company and their production of a play by Brigid Amos. A collaborative portrait exhibition from Great Plains Art Museum and WallSpace-LNK. The Community Players offering musical theatre in Beatrice. An outdoor art exhibit from Gallery 9 and more art with Noyes Art Gallery at Art in the Garden. Also poetry by Frank S. O’Neal.
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Extra- An interview with members of Blix
08/09/2022 Duration: 07minThis week on the Friday Live Extra, we'll preview two new Blix events with guest Petra Wahlqvist, Oscar Rios Pohirieth and Becky Boesen
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Extra: Tory Lenosky and The Big Damn Door Festival
01/09/2022 Duration: 27minNext week for the Sept. 2 Friday Live Extra, a discussion with film producer Tory Lenosky and a preview of Blue Barn's The Big Damn Door Festival.
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Extra: Hub and Soul Music Series and My Big Fat Greek Festival
25/08/2022 Duration: 17minThis week on the Friday Live Extra, we'll preview the Hub and Soul Music Series and My Big Fat Greek Festival.
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Rowe, Flatwater Shakespeare, Frank S. O'Neal, Opera Omaha & more
19/08/2022 Duration: 01h03minOn the Aug. 19 program Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Blues on the Banks at Rowe Sanctuary; Flatwater Shakespeare Company's production of “Julius Caesar;" "Residual Stripes" art exhibit by Shannon Sargent at Wayne State; Janet Jeffries' performance at the Foundation Garden Performance Series; Jo Nelson's assemblage sculptures at Hastings College; Summerfest at The Lux Center. Also, poetry by Frank S. O'Neal, and Opera Omaha does "Opera Outdoors."
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Extra: Michelle DeRusha
17/08/2022 Duration: 13minThis week on the Friday Live Extra, author Michelle DeRusha tells us about her new book.
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Brownville Concerts, Jonis Agee, Frank S. O'Neal and more
12/08/2022 Duration: 01h05minOn the Aug. 12 program Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Amra-Faye Wright's Brownville concerts; Jonis Agee's new book and talk at Francie and Finch; exhibitions at Metro Gallery in Lincoln; paintings at Saddlebum Studio in Harrison; the new Studio 10 Art Gallery in Grand Island; and Nebraska Public Media’s "Heartland Handmade" program. Also, Kwakiutl Dreher reviews "Fire of Love," poetry by Frank S. O'Neal, and the PACE speaker series continues in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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Extra: Cindy Jacobs
10/08/2022 Duration: 08minThis week on the Friday Live Extra, artist Cindy Jacobs from Kearney tells us about her art for sale in stores across the country.
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Theatre Organ, Greater Tuna, Jeff Koterba and more!
05/08/2022 Duration: 55minOn the Aug. 5 program Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: River City Theatre Organ Society’s Concert; Tada Theatre's production of “Greater Tuna;" Merryman Center's Season announcement; Art in the Park Hastings; and Lincoln Calling: In The Parks. Also, Kwakiutl Dreher reviews "Hallelujah," poetry by Sarah McKinstry-Brown and cartoonist Jeff Koterba is selling his old cartoons at Gallery 72 in Omaha.
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Extra: Porch-Art-Palooza and the Gallery 9 August Show
04/08/2022 Duration: 16minThis week on the Friday Live Extra, a preview of the annual Porch-Art-Palooza and the Gallery 9 August Show, both in Lincoln.
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Norfolk Fest, Lincoln Crossroads, Yorkshire & Lincoln Exposed
29/07/2022 Duration: 01h02minOn the July 29 program at 9:59 a.m. CT, Shannon Claire has lively conversations about: a literature festival in Norfolk; Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival; Yorkshire Playhouse's production of “Charlotte's Web;" Kearney Community Theatre's “Emma the Musical;" and Lincoln Exposed. Also, music from Past Casual, poetry by Sarah McKinstry-Brown and a look at some artists selling their work at a farmer's market in Omaha.
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Extra: Pershing Mural Project and a new exhibition in David City
28/07/2022 Duration: 19minThis week on the Friday Live Extra, an update on the Pershing mural project in Lincoln and a look at a new exhibition in David City.