On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a preview of "Summerfest" in Lincoln.

On the Aug. 9 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "The Cabin: Catharsis in The Pandemic" from mixed media painter Raul Alejandro; Merryman Center's new season "The Jan Collective" by artist Jan Fox; Water Street Dance Milwaukee in Holdrege; Cyrus Jaffery's new memoir; and Colby Coash's new book and event. Also, some poetry from Sarah McKinstry-Brown from and a preview of Omaha Fringe Festival's “Of Darkness and Dreams.”

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, discussions about OLLI's Open House and The Pathfinder Chorus's reunion concert.

On the August 2 Friday LIVE from the Ron Hull Studio, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Tada Theatre's production of "The Great and Powerful Oz;" Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival; and Beatrice Community Players' "Alice By Heart." Also, new poetry from Ava Winter and musical performances by Nebraska Crossroads artists: Erik Higgins, Olga Smola and Valeri Tolstov; and Daniel Martinez, Oscar Rios and Stephen Cantarero.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, conversations with artist Wendy Weiss about her WallSpace-LNK installation and one of Outlandia music festival's co-founders.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, conversations with artist Wendy Weiss about her WallSpace-LNK installation and one of Outlandia music festival's co-founders.

On the July 26 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Nebraska Humanities' “Weaving a Nation” Chautauqua in Norfolk; the happenings at The Most Unlikely Place in Lewellen; Lucas Kellison's new recording; Wessels Living History Theater and Live History Theater Company's presentation of "In Time;" and Yorkshire Theatre's production of "Because Their Hearts Were Pure." Also, poetry from Matt Mason and a look at the summer offerings at the Durham Museum in Omaha.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a look at another "Dinner and a Show " and a conversation with author Glenda K. Clare.

On the July 19 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Meadowlark Music Festival; Broadway Academy; Nebraska Communities Playhouse's production of "Grease;" GRRRL CAMP in Bellevue; Carlie Antes exhibition in Nebraska City; and Kusi Taki in Grand Island. Also, poetry from Matt Mason and a preview of this year's Jazz on the Green in Omaha.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a conversation with author Gregg Jones about his new book and events and a look at art exhibitions in Minden and Scottsbluff.