This week on the Friday Live Extra, we'll preview the Hub and Soul Music Series and My Big Fat Greek Festival.

On the Aug. 19 program Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Blues on the Banks at Rowe Sanctuary; Flatwater Shakespeare Company's production of “Julius Caesar;" "Residual Stripes" art exhibit by Shannon Sargent at Wayne State; Janet Jeffries' performance at the Foundation Garden Performance Series; Jo Nelson's assemblage sculptures at Hastings College; Summerfest at The Lux Center. Also, poetry by Frank S. O'Neal, and Opera Omaha does "Opera Outdoors."

This week on the Friday Live Extra, author Michelle DeRusha tells us about her new book.

On the Aug. 12 program Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Amra-Faye Wright's Brownville concerts; Jonis Agee's new book and talk at Francie and Finch; exhibitions at Metro Gallery in Lincoln; paintings at Saddlebum Studio in Harrison; the new Studio 10 Art Gallery in Grand Island; and Nebraska Public Media’s "Heartland Handmade" program. Also, Kwakiutl Dreher reviews "Fire of Love," poetry by Frank S. O'Neal, and the PACE speaker series continues in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, artist Cindy Jacobs from Kearney tells us about her art for sale in stores across the country.

On the Aug. 5 program Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: River City Theatre Organ Society’s Concert; Tada Theatre's production of “Greater Tuna;" Merryman Center's Season announcement; Art in the Park Hastings; and Lincoln Calling: In The Parks. Also, Kwakiutl Dreher reviews "Hallelujah," poetry by Sarah McKinstry-Brown and cartoonist Jeff Koterba is selling his old cartoons at Gallery 72 in Omaha.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, a preview of the annual Porch-Art-Palooza and the Gallery 9 August Show, both in Lincoln.

On the July 29 program at 9:59 a.m. CT, Shannon Claire has lively conversations about: a literature festival in Norfolk; Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival; Yorkshire Playhouse's production of “Charlotte's Web;" Kearney Community Theatre's “Emma the Musical;" and Lincoln Exposed. Also, music from Past Casual, poetry by Sarah McKinstry-Brown and a look at some artists selling their work at a farmer's market in Omaha.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, an update on the Pershing mural project in Lincoln and a look at a new exhibition in David City.

On the July 22 program, Genevieve Randall and Shannon Claire have lively conversations about: the Humanities Nebraska Chautauqua in McCook; Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival; Omaha Under the Radar Festival; and Angels Theatre Company's First Flight Festival. Also, live music, poetry by Twyla Hansen and Jackie Ourada experiences Carne y Arena in Omaha.