On the April 16th Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randal and guests have lively conversations about: Ronn McFarlane and Carolyn Surrick's performance (01:18); Grace Bauer’s new book (10:20); "Black Voices in a Time of Change" hosted by Kwame Dawes (21:35); Nebraska Brass and Nebraska Jazz Orchestra concerts, and the Thursday and Friday night music series, all presented by Arts Incorporated (36:00); Yorkshire Playhouse's presentation of "The New Kid on the Block" (43:39); Nebraska Grown Arts Festival (49:45); and, the UNL Wind Ensemble's concert featuring Nolan Schmit's new work (55:38). Also, poetry by Saddiq Dzukogi (31:47), and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about Vesper Concerts next concert (01:03:58).