Sinopsis
The latest news about arts and humanities happenings around Nebraska, as well as talk and performances from those involved. Updated Fridays.
Episodios
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Buffalo Commons, Community Players, Brownville concerts & more!
06/06/2025 Duración: 01h03minOn the June 6 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests has lively conversations about: Buffalo Commons Storytelling Festival in McCook (1:36); Beatrice Community Players next production (9:11); this weekend's performances from the Brownville Concert Series (17:40); Lux Center for the Arts exhibition (25:52); Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's "Sax Spectacular (39:30);" and The BLUEBARN Theatre's "The Wild Party (47:23)." Plus, poetry from Kimberly Reyes (33:42) and a look at what's happening at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha (56:49).
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Extra: Olde Glory Theatre
05/06/2025 Duración: 07minThe Olde Glory Theatre in Seward presents "Arsenic and Old Lace." Some cast members tell us about it.
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Cather Spring Conference, Calibraska, Steampunk Fest and more...
30/05/2025 Duración: 01h01minOn the May 30 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and Penelope Morrow have lively conversations about: the 70th Annual National Willa Cather Center Spring Conference (1:35); this year’s Calibraska events (8:50); the 1st Annual Steampunk Fest in Plattsmouth (23:38) and the Second Sunday Polka Series at The 1206 (32:00). Gen jams with Jim Harvey of the Lincoln Ukulele Group (51:45) and then plays songs by Cabela and Schmitt (43:59) and Peter Lainson (48:08). Also, poetry from Tyler Michael Jacobs (19:37) and KVNO files a report about Omaha Symphony concerts this weekend (40:41).
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Extra: Black History in Scottsbluff + Jazz in June
29/05/2025 Duración: 16minThis week on the Friday Live EXTRA, we learn about about two new exhibits at the West Nebraska Arts Center, and get a preview of this year's Jazz in June.
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Extra: Great Plains Theatre Commons + Film Streams on the Green
22/05/2025 Duración: 26minThis week on the Friday Live EXTRA, the Great Plains Theatre Commons announces their 2025 new play festival playwrights, and Penelope Morrow learns about Film Streams on the Green... a new outdoor movie series in Omaha.
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Minden Anniversary, Meadowlark Gallery, Carnegie Arts and more..
16/05/2025 Duración: 51minOn the May 16 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: Minden Opera House's "Cheers to 25 Years (1:33);" Lauren Olson's art at Meadowlark Gallery in Grant (8:58); Carnegie Arts Center “32nd Anniversary Show" in Alliance (11:07); Salt Creek Song Festival (16:04); Civil War at Fort Hartsuff (26:56); Grand Island Music Series presents Flamenco Omaha! (40:11) and "Music on the Bricks 11" in North Platte (41:49). Also, poetry from Tyler Michael Jacobs (36:27) and Omaha Parks & Recreation Director Matthew Kalcevich talks about the stronger integration between parks and public art in Omaha (46:51).
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Extra: Kimberly Reyes
14/05/2025 Duración: 08minThis week on the Friday Live EXTRA, Kimberly Reyes has a new book of poetry. Reyes tells us about it and reads a poem.
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JIJI with LSO, Cinderella, Vaqueros and more...
09/05/2025 Duración: 01h09minOn the May 9 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: the season finale for Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (1:37); "Cinderella" at the Lincoln Community Playhouse (18:18); the next concert for the Kearney Concert Association (25:10); exhibitions at The LUX Center for the Arts (32:06); “Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy" in Kearney (41:56); "The Secret Adversary" at Yorkshire Playhouse (48:27); and a preview of this year's Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival (54:42). Also, poetry from Tyler Michael Jacobs (12:31) and a look at the Omaha Community Playhouse production "American Mariachi." (1:04:02)
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Extra: Art Roundup
08/05/2025 Duración: 17minThis week on the Friday Live EXTRA, an art roundup featuring exhibitions from WNAC in Scottsbluff, Gallery 9 in Lincoln and Ming Toy Gallery in Omaha.
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MONA, Cowsills, Shockitanos, Frahm-Lewis Trio and more...
02/05/2025 Duración: 01h04minOn the May 2 Friday LIVE from MONA in Kearney, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: MONA's opening weekend celebration (4:00); The Japanese Hall in Scottsbluff with Vicki Schaepler (16:59); the Kearney Symphony Orchestra concert with Alison Gaines (21:41); and the Wildflower Gallery (51:02). Plus: poetry from Rick Brown and student Laura Gregory (33:29); and live music performances by The Cowsills (not available on the podcast due to rights issues), The Shockitanosn(11:59 and 29:04) and The Frahm-Lewis Trio (42:41. 54:43, and (1:01:43) .
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MONA, Cowsills, Shockitanos, Frahm-Lewis Trio and more...
02/05/2025 Duración: 01h01minOn the May 2 Friday LIVE from MONA in Kearney, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: MONA's opening weekend celebration (4:00); The Japanese Hall in Scottsbluff with Vicki Schaepler (13:50); the Kearney Symphony Orchestra concert with Alison Gaines (18:32); and the Wildflower Gallery (47:53). Plus: poetry from Rick Brown and student Laura Gregory (30:20); and live music performances by The Cowsills (not available on the podcast due to rights issues), The Shockitanos (11:59, conversation only, and 26:01) and The Frahm-Lewis Trio (39:32. 51:34, and (58:35) .
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Extra: The Cowsills and Lincoln Choral Artists
30/04/2025 Duración: 13minThis week on the Friday Live EXTRA, Paul Cowsill tells us about The Cowsills performance in Kearney and Paul Robinson tells us about the Lincoln Choral Artists concert.
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LSO Tightrope, Nebraska Rep, Neihardt, Andy the Goose, & more!
25/04/2025 Duración: 01h03minOn the April 25 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (1:45); Nebraska Repertory Theatre's production of "Urinetown: the Musical (20:32);" Neihardt Spring Conference (26:30); Jessica Korgie's new book (36:30); and WanderNebraska Adventures (50:07). Also, the poetry of Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (13:36), a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher (45:08) and a preview of Opera Omaha's next production (58:33).
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Extra: Norman Akers and "Jam"
24/04/2025 Duración: 21minThis week on the Friday Live EXTRA, a discussion with artist Norman Akers and preview of the new season of "Jam" and.
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Bill Ganzel at Wallspace, "1999" by Benes, Old West Days & more!
18/04/2025 Duración: 57minOn the April 18 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: “Native Wars/New Perspectives” at WallSpace-LNK (1:35); the new book by Ross Benes (12:44); Old West Days & Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Valentine (25:09); OmniArts Nebraska's presentation of "God of Carnage (38:18)." Also, the poetry of Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (33:26), a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher (46:19) and a preview of the Omaha Community Playhouse production of "Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville (51:48)."
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Extra: Iliana Rosabal-Pérez
17/04/2025 Duración: 06minThis week on the Friday Live EXTRA, a preview of the next Plains Writers Series with the poetry of Iliana Rosabal-Pérez.
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Ellen and Paul Wagner, Bone Creek, Arts for the Soul, and more!
11/04/2025 Duración: 01h16sOn the April 11 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: the new film about artist Georgia O'Keeffe by Ellen and Paul Wagner (1:36); the grand re-opening of the Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art in David City (15:46); Tesla String Quartet's Arts for the Soul concert in Lincoln (28:03); Olde Glory Theatre's Moors & McCumber concert (37:53); and Beatrice Community Theatre's production of "Veronica's Room (48:43)." Also, the poetry of Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (23:03), a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher (10:42) and a preview of a concert by The Intergeneration Orchestra of Omaha (55:33).
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Extra: Messiah and Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music
10/04/2025 Duración: 20minThis week on the Friday Live EXTRA, The Axtell Oratorio Society’s production of Handel’s "Messiah" and the Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music Hermitage Piano Trio concert.
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Live from The Ron Hull: Chaun Ballard, Wildwoods, and more!
04/04/2025 Duración: 01h02minOn the April 4 Friday LIVE at 10 a.m. CT from the Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations and live performances from: The Wildwoods; poet Chaun Ballard; Madeline Reddel; and Brad Colerick.
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Extra: Nebraska Grown Art Festival and artist Brook Taylor
03/04/2025 Duración: 20minThis week on the Friday Live EXTRA, a look at this year's Nebraska Grown Art Festival in Ord and a conversation with artist Brook Taylor about his one-man exhibition.