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The Missoula Children’s Theatre is in Nebraska again. They offer opportunities for young people to play a variety of roles in a variety of productions. Alise Perault from the Cather Center tells us about their stop in Red Cloud.

On July 16 join Genevieve Randall, Tom Ineck and guests for lively conversations about: The Listening Room concert by Heather Newman; the new recording by jazz guitarist, songwriter and educator Aaron Stroessner; a new production by the Harlan County Dam Playhouse in Republican City; a youth production by the Beatrice Community Players; "The Addams Family" at Pinewood Bowl in Lincoln; and Angels Theatre Company's new season. Also, poetry by Kassandra Montag.

"Jazz Currents" host Tom Ineck talks with jazz guitarist Aaron Stroessner about his new recording "Haymarket Station" he recorded with Kevin Lloyd, Mitchell Benson and Andew Wray. Stroessner also talks about his life as a musician and teacher.

On the July 9 program join Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests for lively conversations about: events at the Merryman Center in Kearney; Tada Theatre’s TadaStock 2; a new production by Hastings Community Theatre; events at The Most Unlikely Place in Lewellen; the Lied Center's new season; and the Lincoln Municipal Band's season. Also, poetry by Kassandra Montag and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about the new Big Canvas Theater in Omaha.

On this week's Extra, pianist Paul Barnes tells us about his July 13 recital as a part of the Lied Center Piano Academy.

Genevieve Randall talks with artist Elizabeth Katt about her new exhibition. Also, Kwakiutl Dreher reviews a new documentary showing at The Ross.

On the June 25 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests have lively conversations about:•The "Skipping Through Time" events and museum crawl along the Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway•Olde Glory Theatre in Seward's production for Christmas in July•A book by Larry Molczyk and the Broken Arrow Jam Camp•The Stransky Park Summer Concert series•Refurbishment of an historic carillon•And the Foundation Gardens Performance SeriesAlso, poetry from Sarah McKinstry-Brown.

Genevieve Randall talks with the Assistant Director from the Golden Husk Theatre in Ord about a concert of patriotic music given by Kearney Jazz Society.

On the June 18 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about:•National Willa Cather Center's author series with Chris Harding Thornton•Flatwater Music Festival in Hastings•A production of "Psycho Beach Party" from OmniArts Nebraska•The Darryl White Ensemble on the Jazz in June series•The inaugural Student Film Festival hosted by Civic Nebraska and The Bay•This year'sLincoln Arts Festival hosted by Lincoln Arts CouncilAlso, poetry from Sarah McKinstry-Brown.

Genevieve Randall has a conversation with Stacy Ideus and Kim Homes about the Saunders County Historical Society & Museum and Wahoo150 celebration of the town of Wahoo’s 150 + 1 Anniversary.

On the June 11 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests have lively conversations about: Prairie Arts Center's "Fire on the Prairie;" Brownville Concert Series' 30th Anniversary Season with Joseph Hall, who will perform as Elvis; Dan Dobson's dinner show at The Most Unlikely Place; BAT Academy Art Studio in West Point; Grover Cleveland Alexander Musical at Grand Island Northwest High School, June 11, 12 and 13; Flatwater Shakespeare's production of "Twelfth Night." Also, poetry from Sarah McKinstry-Brown and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about the Juneteenth celebration at a library in Omaha.

Genevieve Randall has a conversation with Debby Greenblatt and David Seay about their summer workshops.

On the June 4 Friday LIVE, guest host William Padmore, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Commander Paul Kenney tells us about the 43rd Army Band's tour of northeast Nebraska; artist Charley Friedman and pianist Paul Barnes tell us about their exhibition at the Bemis Center; The Lark in Hastings is back hosting live music as part of their Listening Room series; the Lied Center offers free summer concerts and more; Tada Theatre presents “The Great American Trailer Park;" and Kiechel Fine Art hosts Julia Leggent's “Ellipsis." Also, more poetry by Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about this year's Omaha Summer Arts Festival.

Genevieve Randall has an extended conversation with artist Charley Friedman and pianist/guitarist Paul Barnes about the "Soundtracks for the Present Future" installation at the Bemis Center.

On the May 28 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Bemis Center's Summer 2021 exhibitions; Jazz in June; 66th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference; Calibraska Arts Initiative; International Humanitarian Photographer Randy Bacon solo exhibit in Norfolk; and Tugboat Gallery's Porch Art Palooza. Also, poetry by Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason.

William Padmore and guests tell us about an event by Blixt Locally Grown in Lincoln.

On the May 21 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests have lively conversations about: Neihardt State Historic Site Summer on the Lawn series; Abendmusik's "Give to Lincoln Day Music Marathon" and NWU Choir's “Only in the Love;" International Quilt Museum news and current exhibitions: Joel Sartore’s “Photo Ark,” sponsored by the Ogallala Regional Arts Council; Prairie Arts Center events in North Platte; and Beatrice Regional Orchestra's concert. Also, poetry by Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about what's happening at the Blue Barn Theatre in Omaha.

The virtual class “Bug Squad’s Mission Possible” comes to Omaha next week. William Padmore interviews Brian Galvin about this event hosted by the Omaha Children’s Museum.

On the May 14 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Beatrice Community Players' production of "Love, Linda;" Yorkshire Playhouse's delayed production of the 2019 play writing competition; the last concert of the season by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's concert featuring the Young Jazz Artist Competition winner; and DELTA Reality's “White Daisies & Dragonflies." Also, poetry by Stacey Waite and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about what's happening at Amplify Arts in Omaha.

This week, the Lied Center announces their Broadway series for 2021-22. Lauren Durban reveals what is on the schedule.