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This 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.

On 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).

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, a discussion with artist Norman Akers and preview of the new season of "Jam" and.

On 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)."

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, a preview of the next Plains Writers Series with the poetry of Iliana Rosabal-Pérez.

On 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).

This 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.

On 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.

This 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.

On the March 28 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: a screening of "Tremors" at The Ross, featuring film producer Gale Anne Hurd: the new novel "The Antidote" by Pulitzer Prize for Fiction finalist and MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant recipient Karen Russell; "An Evening with Larry Gatlin" at the Merryman Performing Arts Center; Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra's "Star Wars: Return of the Maestro" at the Lied Center for Performing Arts; and Anastasis Theatre Company's production of "By a Thread." Also, poetry from Karla Hernandez Torrijos.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, a preview of Bluebarn's production of "The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me."

This week on the March 21 Friday LIVE, Andy Hermann (in for Genevieve Randall) and guests have lively conversations about: Dundee Theatre's 100 year celebration in Omaha; David von Behren's organ concert in Lincoln; "Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community" exhibition in Omaha curated by Suzanne Gunn; Steve Langan at the Plains Writers Series in Wayne; and Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Waitress." Also, poetry from Karla Hernandez Torrijos, Mike Tobias talks to "What if...Nebraska" composer Winston Schneider and a look at the exhibition "Saints Above & Sinners Below" in Omaha.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, Tosca Lee tells us about more "One Book, One Nebraska" events.

This week on the March 14 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: comedian Darrell Hammond in Norfolk; singer/songwriter Darrell Scott in Hastings; "Paint Your Wagon" in Minden; Omaha Symphony's "Celtic Journey;" "The Space Between" exhibition by Josephine Langbehn; and Angels Theatre Company's production of "Eminent Domain." Also, poetry from Karla Hernandez Torrijos and a look at juried student art exhibtion at UNO.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, Cirque Mechanics at Wayne State College and "Sense & Sensibility" at Little Red Hen Theatre in Wakefield.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, Alison Gaines from the Kearney Symphony Orchestra is completing a conductor exchange with Dr. Michael Griffith for KSO's March 11th concert. They tell us about it. Also, comedian Dustin Nickerson tells us about his show in North Platte.

This week on the March 7 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gage County Classic Film Festival; Stacey Waite's new collection of poetry and event; Flatwater Jazz Orchestra in Kearney; Constellation 14: Lincoln’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention; and "Beetlejuice the Musical" at the Lied Center. Also, Steve Buhler reads the poetry of Ted Kooser, Arthur Jones looks at the Omaha music scene and a preview of the Omaha Film Festival.

This week on the Feb. 28 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Angels Theatre Company and Larksong's related events in Lincoln; Nia Karmann's photography show at Bethany Christian Church in Lincoln; a Statehood Day Celebration in Lincoln; and "Birds of the Midwest" in North Platte. Also, Steve Buhler reads the poetry of Ted Kooser and a profile of artist Dar VandeVoort. And, previews of: the Milligan Czech Brass Band in Friend; the Wayne State College Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble concert; and Karl Kobeck and Shelly Armstrong's recital in Wayne.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast a look at: the next Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert; Lincoln Choral Artists concert; Nebraska Jazz Orchestra concert; First Friday Jazz concert; and a First Friday concert at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln.

This week on the Feb. 21 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Nebraska Rep's new production; violinist Sandy Cameron performance with the Czech National Symphony; events at the Merryman Center in Kearney; pianist/composer Philip Daniel's tour; and the exhibition "Remembering Susan T. Wood: International Reflections.” Also, Steve Buhler reads the poetry of Ted Kooser and a look at a new production in Omaha.