Friday LIVE

On the Dec. 8 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "Elf: The Musical" in Hickman; events at The BLUEBARN Theatre in Omaha; a production by the Beatrice Community Players; Yorkshire Playhouse's holiday performances; The Wildwoods concert at The Lark in Hastings; Lincoln Community Playhouse's presentation of "Finding Nemo, Jr.;" events at Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; and the Lincoln Choral Artists' holiday concert. Also, poetry from Katie Marya, another Ross film review and a preview of a performance by Opera Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" conversations about a Christmas concert in Brownville and "Christmas Past and Present" in Grand Island.

On the Dec. 1 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: World AIDS Day Event; Nebraska Wesleyan Choir and Abendmusik performances; Rick Goldsmith's new film at The Ross; “Deck The Halls” concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Homestead Harmonizers sing in Beatrice; and Nebraska Brass's statewide tour. Also, more poetry from Jessica Poli, a Ross film review and a look at an Omaha Community Playhouse production.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" conversations with classical pianist Behzod Abduraimov about his Lied Center concert and Father Dave about the Wigilia celebration at the Polish Heritage Center in Ashton.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra:" Tom Trenney talks about this weekend's "Messiah" performance; Ed Love previews his quartet's First Friday Jazz gig; Matthew Armstrong sings the praises of the Holiday Choir Concerts in Wayne; Josh Calkin expounds on both the Mariachi Negro y Oro concert and the Brass and Percussion Ensembles concert also in Wayne; and there's more poetry from Jessica Poli.

On this week's Friday LIVE Nov. 17 from Nebraska Public Media, Andy Hermann, Dave Hughes, and guests have lively conversations about: Chase Hasty The Magician's performance in Holdrege; the next Lincoln Organ Showcase concert with Eldred Marshall; Keri Chryst and the French Connection in Grand Island; Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble concert in Lincoln; Ted Wheeler’s new book and appearance; “Loosely Assembled, “ the exhibit curated by Karissa Johnson at WallSpace-LNK; Keri Chryst's residency in Hastings; and Opera Omaha and Nebraska Writers Collective's Poetry & Music Project. Also, poetry from Jessica Poli and a preview of Voices of Omaha's "Messiah" performance.

This week the "Friday LIVE Extra" has a conversation with author John Mabry about his new book about Nebraska volleyball.

On this week's Friday LIVE Nov. 10 from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Brad Colerick at the Benson Theatre in Omaha; the historical movie “Comenius: Life and Legacy of John Amos Comenius” in Kearney; concerts by Nebraska Chamber Players in Lincoln; "Artist From Outside; Take a Breath" exhibition in Hastings; UNL Outdoor Adventures' "No Man's Land Film Festival" in Lincoln; and "O Pioneers!" in Lincoln. Also, more poetry from Kimberly Reyes and a look at the next Omaha Symphony concert.

This week the "Friday LIVE Extra" conversations about events at the Bluebird Cultural Initiative and a new documentary about a Native Viet Nam veteran.

On this week's Friday LIVE Nov. 3 from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Nebraska Folklife's Dia De Los Muertos event: The Sandhills Symphony concert; “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons” performed by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; The Brevet at The Lark in Hastings; Rascal Martinez at the National Willa Cather Center’s Red Cloud Opera House; "Not Too Far Distant" at the Lied Center; and Lincoln Literacy's Global Celebration. Also, poetry from Kimberly Reyes and a look at the next Omaha Symphony concerts.