This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a chat with blueswoman Ana Popovic and a look at this year's Lincoln Unites!

On the July 15 program Genevieve Randall and Dave Hughes have lively conversations about: "Laughs at The Lark" in Hastings; Tadastock in Lincoln; Pinewood Performing Arts' production of "Newsies" in Lincoln; Papillion La Vista Community Theatre's version of "Newsies;" Ingrid Griffin's music; and Darryl White Quintet in Brownville. Also, poetry by Twyla Hansen and a look at a group exhibition from five emerging Nebraska artists in Omaha.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, a look at the “Surface Impressions” exhibition in Lincoln and “Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.” in Beatrice.

On the July 8 program Genevieve Randall and Shannon Claire have lively conversations about: an art exhibition by two Chadron State professors; the Meadowlark Music Festival; the Filmmakers Workshop at Wayne State; Hear Grand Island concerts; Zoofest in Lincoln; and an art exhibtion at The Lux Center. Also, poetry by Twyla Hansen and a preview of SNAP! Productions' "The Last Supper" at Bellevue Little Theatre.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at July events at The Most Unlikely Place in Lewellen and a new art exhibition at WallSpace-LNK in Lincoln.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, we get previews of: Lied Center Piano Academy; Riverpoint District Concert Series in Norfolk; and an art project for the 42nd Wayne Chicken Show.

On June 24 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Firefly Festival in Scottsbluff: the current production at The Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; the Lincoln Municipal Band season; musician Oscar Rios Pohirieth all-ages program in Grand Island; author Dan Chaon at Francie and Finch in Lincoln; and the last OmniArts Nebraska production of the season. Also, poetry read by Matt Mason and a look at "Beyond Van Gogh; The Immersive Experience."

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at the Fort Cody Summer Music Series in North Platte and Homestead Days at Homestead National Historical Park near Beatrice.

On June 17 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: comedian Patton Oswalt's performance; Mary Pipher's new book; Lincoln Community Playhouse's “Every Brilliant Thing;" Theatre West's season in Scottsbluff; Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway's Scavenger Puzzle Hunt; and Star City Pride and Lincoln Arts Festival. Also, poetry read by Matt Mason and a look at “Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition” at Durham Museum.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast: author Randy Bretz; filmmaker Tom Knoblauch; and an extended interview with comedian Patton Oswalt.