Friday LIVE
Arts
About
The latest news about arts and humanities happenings around Nebraska, as well as talk and performances from those involved.
Episodes
- SUFFS, Brian Corr, Lincoln Community Concert Band and more...
This episode of Friday LIVE, broadcast from the radio studios, features host Genevieve Randall in conversation with several guests. Topics include a university choir tour, a stage production, an art exhibition, a community concert band, an…
- Extra: Garden Party Omaha and Katie Nieland
This episode features Madeline Reddel discussing Garden Party Omaha, a festival aimed at uplifting women and nonbinary songwriters. Artist Katie Nieland also joins to talk about her nature-inspired art and its connection to Super Bird Satu…
- LSO, Czech Baseball, State Poet in Scottsbluff and more...
Friday LIVE, broadcasting from The Mill Coffee and Tea, features conversations with LSO's conductor Edward Polochick, composer Elena Ruehr, author Michael Clair discussing Czech baseball, and Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rogers. The episode a…
- Extra: Black Fae Day
This episode features Jade Rogers discussing Black Fae Day, an outdoor event combining fantasy, folklore, and Afrofuturism.
- NIKA and Madison, KANEKO, Mike Forsberg and more...
This episode of Friday LIVE features interviews with film writer Eva Thomas, musical duo Acoustic Eidolon, photographer Michael Forsberg, artist Peter Millett, surgeon James Vargo, Mariachi Director Josh Calkin, poet Charlene Pierce, and r…
- Extra: Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra and Wet Plate Photography
Photographer Hunter Helmstaedter explains his journey into collodion wet plate photography. Conductor Ernest Richardson previews Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra's upcoming concert,
- The Moth, Elizabeth Zaleski, Yorkshire Playhouse and more...
This episode of Friday LIVE, broadcast from Nebraska Public Media studios, features conversations with artists from a local art event, participants from The Moth, author Elizabeth Zaleski, the Yorkshire Playhouse cast, and photographer Nia…
- Extra: Nebraska Chamber Players and Leah Powell Hosseinabad
Artist Leah Powell Hosseinabad discusses her exhibit "Hold: The Space Between," which explores themes of loss and turmoil. Members of the Nebraska Chamber Players also preview their season's final performances.
- PANgea, Daniel Christian, Kenji Bunch and Tim Moran
Friday LIVE broadcasts from St. Paul United Methodist Church featuring host Genevieve Randall in conversation with singer-songwriter Daniel Christian, composer Kenji Bunch, and steel drum band PANgea. The episode also includes live poetry…
- Extra: HOMEGROWN in NE City, and Culxr House/OPA Hip Hop Lab
The Friday LIVE Extra podcast features Amy Smith discussing Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rogers' visit for the HOMEGROWN series. The episode also covers a collaborative event between Culxr House and Omaha Performing Arts Hip Hop Lab.
- Sandhills Secrets, Sandoz story, Scott Kirby and more…
Friday LIVE, from Lincoln's Haymarket, features host Genevieve Randall in conversation with author Alan Bartels about his Sandhills book, co-artistic directors Carrie Brown and Karim Muasher on the premiere of Capital City, Morrie Enders o…
- Extra: Beatrice Community Players' "The Cottage" and Mei Semones
This episode features musician Mei Semones discussing her musical process and upcoming Omaha performance.
- Diane Bartels, International Quilt Museum, Ed Love and more...
The March 27 episode of Friday LIVE features Genevieve Randall interviewing Diane Bartels on Evelyn Sharpe, Zak Foster and Roderick Kiracofe on quilts, and Ed Love on the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra. The episode also includes poetry by Nathan…
- Extra: Mother Courage and Her Children and Otoe-Missouria panel
This episode of Friday LIVE Extra discusses an upcoming Otoe-Missouria panel with Margaret Jacobs and Cory DeRoin, and the theatre production "Mother Courage and Her Children" with Rusty Ruth.
- Darrell Scott, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and more...
This episode of Friday LIVE features host Genevieve Randall in conversation with country artist Darrell Scott, violinist Eliot Heaton of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and children's book author Alison Pearce Stevens, among other guests.
- Extra: Jim McKee and Ed Zimmer
Jim McKee and Ed Zimmer, knowledgeable about local Lincoln history, are featured in this Friday LIVE Extra episode. They are involved in a speaker series at St. Paul United Methodist Church focusing on the history of Nebraska's Capital Cit…
- Coro di Flauti, Peter Wilson, Jennifer Kloetzel, Renga and more…
This episode of Friday LIVE features live music from Coro di Flauti and The BrickHouse Duo, discussions on The Little Red Hen Theatre's production of Marjorie Prime, a Renga poetry workshop, Be My Neighbor Day, and poetry by Nebraska State…
- Extra: Abendmusik and the Nu-Blu Band
This Friday LIVE Extra episode features the Nu-Blu Band playing progressive bluegrass and Abendmusik director Tom Trenney discussing the performance of Bach’s Mass in B minor.
- LSO, Carnegie Arts Center, Pathfinder’s Chorus and more...
Friday LIVE broadcasts from The Mill Coffee and Tea, with host Genevieve Randall interviewing guests about The Music Man, art exhibitions at the Museum of Nebraska Art and LUX Arts Center, a Pathfinder Chorus show, the Carnegie Arts Center…
- Extra: Dr. Peter Gurry and The Rocket Men
Friday LIVE Extra features a conversation with Dr. Peter Gurry regarding his upcoming talk at the Clayton Museum of Ancient History, and with the director of the Angels Theater Company's production, The Rocket Men.
- Saddiq Dzukogi, RUNA, Red Lion and Hector Anchondo
Friday LIVE features host Genevieve Randall in conversation with jazz group The Red Lion Quartet, Celtic group RUNA, musician Hector Anchondo, and poet Saddiq Dzukogi. The episode includes live performances and readings.
- Extra: The SALT Quintet and Philip Daniel
This episode features a conversation with three members of the SALT Quintet discussing their concert "A Mosaic of Mothers." It also includes discussion with Philip Daniel about an upcoming concert at the Lark in Hastings that incorporates…
- Abendmusik, Benjamin Wills, Anna Bemis Palmer Museum and more…
This episode of Friday LIVE features discussions with Carrie Remmers about the Palmer Museum's vintage game night, conductor Tyler Goodrich White, UNL Opera's Bill Shomos, Abendmusik's Tom Trenney regarding their Youth Masterworks Festival…
- Extra: Nebraska Chamber Players and Hastings Symphony Orchestra
This episode of Friday LIVE Extra features classical music. It includes a conversation with members of the Nebraska Chamber Players and the winner of the Nebraska Young Artist Competition, who will perform with the Hastings Symphony Orches…
- Theater in Nebraska, Kimmel Harding Nelson, Gurukulam and more…
Friday LIVE features discussions on art exhibitions at Kimmel Harding Nelson Center, a Bharathanatyam dance performance, Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra with conductor Ed Polochick, Rita Porfiris, and Julia Adolphe, poetry by Twyla Hansen, an…
- Extra: Conrad Tao and the Nebraska Snow Sculpting Championships
This episode features a discussion with Conrad Tao and the director of the Nebraska Snow Sculpting Championships regarding the upcoming event.
- JDAC’s Art of India, Kristin Hoerl book and more…
On the Feb. 6 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall discusses the "Art of India" exhibition with curator Anne Pagel, a theater production with director Jim Truell, and author Kristen Hoerl's book “The Impossible Woman: Television, Feminism and th…
- Extra Extra: Jonathan Van Ness
In this episode of Friday LIVE, Jonathan Van Ness discusses his comedy tour, the artistry involved in comedy, and shares what he knows about Nebraska.
- Extra: The BLUEBARN Theater and Gallery 9
Friday LIVE Extra features a discussion with Omaha's BLUEBARN Theater regarding their performance of "The Heart Sellers". Additionally, it includes conversations with two artists showcasing their work at Gallery 9's new exhibition, "Animal…
- Dr. Anton Armstrong, Maria Nazos, UNO Printshow, and more...
The Jan. 30 episode of Friday LIVE features Genevieve Randall and guests discussing the St. Olaf choir, an art exhibition at Wayne State College, country artist Daniel Donato, and a UNO Printshow exhibition. The episode also includes live…
- Extra: Group Sax
Ed Love and Scott Vicroy from Group Sax are featured in this episode of Friday LIVE Extra. They engage in a conversation about their work.
- Gabriela Montero, Constellation Studios, Brad Bigelow, and more.
Friday LIVE features Genevieve Randall and guests discussing various cultural events including a performance by Gabriela Montero, exhibitions at Constellation Studios and the Sheldon Museum of Art, and a new book by Brad Bigelow. The episo…
- Extra: EnChanted Images: The Voice of Sante-Foy at Conques
Martina Saltamacchia and Dr. Bissera Pentcheva discuss the EnChanted Images: The Voice of Sainte-Foy at Conques event at the University of Nebraska Omaha on Friday LIVE Extra.
- The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Whooping Cranes and more...
Friday LIVE features conversations on photographer Mike Forsburg's Whooping Crane documentation, New York Polyphony, The Brothers Doobie, the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's 50th anniversary, poetry by Greg Kosmicki, and the Omaha Chamber Music…
- Extra: The McGovern String Band
This episode features a conversation with members of the McGovern String Band. They discuss their upcoming performance in Grand Island and their appreciation for bluegrass music.
- UNO Faculty Jazz Combo, the Nebraska Anime Fest, and more
Friday LIVE's January 9th episode featured discussions on the UNO Faculty Jazz Combo, the Nebraska Anime Fest, new art exhibits at the Lux Center and West Nebraska Art Center, the Omaha Symphony, and KANEKO's upcoming programming. The epis…
- Extra: Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints
This episode features a conversation with Jason Hovey discussing an exhibit by KANEKO founder Jun Kaneko. The exhibit includes paintings and prints.
- Extra: Cantare! Omaha
This episode features a conversation with Laura Petry from Cantare! Omaha about their yearly 12th Night at the Castle event, which takes place at Omaha's Josyln Castle.
- Extra: Ryan Chandler and Dr. Raoul Carlo (Miggi) F. Angangco
This episode features conversations with magician Ryan Chandler and Dr. Raoul Carlo (Miggi) F. Angangco, who directs choral activities at Hastings College.
- The 2025 Holiday Special
The Friday LIVE Holiday Special 2025, hosted by Genevieve Randall, will feature holiday music from artists like Andrea von Kampen and The Wildwoods, stories read by Bob Hall and Cherrie Beam-Callaway, and poems by Twyla Hansen and others.
- Extra: Ingrid Griffin and Lucas Hoge.
On Friday LIVE Extra, musicians Ingrid Griffin and Lucas Hoge discuss the holidays and perform music.
- Andrea von Kampen, music in Henderson & Lincoln, and Tim Moran.
On the Dec. 12 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests discuss Andrea von Kampen's holiday concert, Ken Friedman's exhibition, The Beatrice Community Player's production of 'A Christmas Carol,' Handel's 'Messiah' in Henderson, the Mass o…
- Extra: Nutcracker and two choral holiday concerts
This episode of Friday LIVE Extra previews upcoming holiday performances, including the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company's "Nutcracker" and concerts by the Lincoln Choral Artists and St. Paul Choir.
- Extra Extra: The Canadian Brass
Genevieve Randall interviews members of The Canadian Brass regarding their upcoming concert at the Lied Center.
- Booker T. Mattison, Edgerton 30 years, The Disassociates & more!
Friday LIVE covers events and guests including filmmaker Booker T. Mattison, the Edgerton Explorit Center, The Disassociates improv group, and the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra. The episode also features poetry by Tim Moran and a discussion o…
- Extra: Bell-issimo, and Abendmusik and NWU concerts
This episode of Friday LIVE Extra previews upcoming concerts from the St. Paul First Friday Concert Series, including performances by Bell-issimo, Abendmusik, and Nebraska Wesleyan.
- Extra: Omaha Community Playhouse, NJO, and Abendmusik
This episode of Friday LIVE Extra previews upcoming events: the Omaha Community Playhouse's production of A Christmas Carol, the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's next concert, and Abendmusik's community sing of Handel's Messiah.
- Yorkshire, John T. Price, The Fab Four and more...
The Nov. 21 episode of Friday LIVE includes discussions on theater productions like Bluebarn's 'Every Christmas Story Ever Told' and Yorkshire Playhouse's 'The Game's Afoot,' John T. Price's book 'Goethe's Oak,' The Fab Four, and various m…
- Extra: Emerging Visions at Hastings College
Friday LIVE Extra covers "Emerging Visions," a juried high school art exhibition held at Hastings College's Jackson Dinsdale Art Center.
- David Boye, Jeff Black, McGovern String Band and more...
On the Nov. 14 episode of Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall engages in conversations and features musical performances by The McGovern String Band, David Boye, and Jeff Black. Stephen Buhler also reads a poem by Ted Kooser.