This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a discussion with author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and previews of concerts by Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music and Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra.

This week on the Oct. 31 Friday UN-ALIVE, host Genevievel Randall and ghosts have deadly conversations about: Anvil Orchestra's frightening music for "Phantom of the Opera" and "Nosferatu (1:31);" Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's concert in Lincoln(13:56); Mad Owl Film's spine tingling new documentary(36:10); and Hastings Symphony's concert and exhibit (46:16). Also, more poetry from David Moscovich (28:02), Go Big Red exhibition at the Sheldon Museum of Art (32:40) and the Omaha Symphony's Dia de los Muertos concert (54:53).

This week on the Friday UN-ALIVE Extra, a look at what's happening at the Prairie Arts Center in North Platte. and a preview of this weekend's scary concerts by Nebraska Chamber Players.

This week on the Oct. 24 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Johnny Carson's 100th birthday exhibition at the Elkhorn Valley Museum (2:00); Beatrice Community Players' production of "Sweeney Todd (8:11);" El Museo Latino's "Day of the Dead" exhibition and more (30:18); and Polyphony's concert in Lincoln (39:05). Also, more poetry from David Moscovich (18:28), Go Big Red at the Sheldon Museum of Art (24:48), a look at Camille Thurman's concert in Omaha (55:24) and a sample of a new song from Ingrid Griffin (59:10).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a preview of this weekend's concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra and a look at "Time Out From War – Works by Thomas Naegele," on display in Omaha.

This week on the Oct. 17 Friday LIVE from the Fox Theatre in McCook, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations and performances, featuring: Rascal Martinez, singer/songwriter (:46); Annabelle Wilson, McCook poet (19:59); and Philip Daniel, composer/pianist (36:03). Also, we hear about Artbank (12:54) and Museum of the High Plains (28:26).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, conversations about Hadden Sayers concert and OmniArts Nebraska's current production. Also, an extended interview with Zahn McClarnon.

This week on the Oct. 10 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall talks with Zahn McClarnon about his upcoming Governor's Lecture with Bird Runningwater (1:41). We also learn about Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR." (14:54), author Rebecca Lexa's new book (29:00), and an American Revolution event at the Stuhr Museum (46:51). Also, new poetry from David Moscovich (22:24), a preview of an event at Hot Shops in Omaha (42:49), and a song supporting Nebraska Missing Persons Day (38:57).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, Genevieve talks with musician Jannel Rap about Nebraska Missing Persons Day; previews The American Revolution event at the Stuhr Museum; and learns about Walnut Ridge, a world-premiere play opening at the Nebraska Communities Playhouse.

This week on the Oct. 3 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Angels Theatre Company's production of "Pivot (1:40);" “The Muck, the Seeds, the Weeds, the Blossoming: the Journals of Karen Blessen (12:09);" the film "Eleanor the Great" at the Ross Media Arts Center (26:38); and Mike Smith's new documentary "Prairie Pirates" showing in Scottsbluff (45:46). Also, more poetry from Alina Nguyen (37:04).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, and a Theatre Roundup featuring: Wayne State College Theatre, Yorkshire Playhouse, and BLUEBARN Theatre.

This week on the Sept. 26 Friday LIVE from the Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations and the guests have lively performances! Featuring: Robert Russell Quartet (1:03, 13:33, & 45:11); Akropolis Reed Quintet (4:20, 27:04, & 37:42); and La Dolce Vita Duo (32:35, 50:26, 58:38, & 1;04:51). Also, we'll hear more poetry from Alina Nguyen (20:23) and Hank Stratton gives us a look a the new Nebraska Repertory Theatre season (56:02).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at River Selby's new book and event, and a grammar event and film at the Ross Media Arts Center.

This week on the Sept. 19 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Larry The Cable Guy's performance in Lincoln (1:48); Tosca Lee's "One Book, One Nebraska" tour (10:53); the season opening concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (19:55); bassist Dan Loomis' performance of "Job's Trial" in Hastings (38:11). Also: an Art Roundup featuring Great Plains Art Museum (46:56), West Nebraska Arts Center (48:10); and Art in the Garden (50:22); poetry from Alina Nguyen (30:41); and a preview of “Grease” at the Omaha Community Playhouse (54:22).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, an extended version of the interview with Dan Whitney about Larry The Cable Guy's performance in Lincoln on Friday, September 19 and the new special.

This week on the Sept. 12 Friday LIVE, guest host Penny Morrow, Andy Hermann, Genevieve Randall, KJ Teder and guests have lively conversations about: the film "Bring Them Home" at The Ross Media Arts Center (1:24); artist/author/actor Tony Fitzpatrick's new book (12:02); "Safety Last!" with the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra in Scottsbluff (37:15); and Fabulous Friday at Trails & Rails Museum in Kearney (50:27). Also, another story from the 2023 Nebraska Storytelling Festival (26:56) and a look at new exhibition featuring photos of the Omaha Symphony (46:38).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a discussion with Jamie Reimer Seaman about the Robert Owens Centenary Festival.

This week on the Sept. 5 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: artist Bob Hall's exhibition at WallSpace-LNK; author Linda Pawlenty's new book and event; artist Keith Jacobshagen's exhibition; Nebraska Bluegrass Concert Series; and the opening season concert by the Nebraska Chamber Players.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a conversation with author David Moscovich about his new books and event.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Genevieve Randall speaks with writer/actor/director Kate Beecroft about her feature film directorial debut East of Wall. She'll be at The Ross Media Arts Center in Lincoln this Friday evening.