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Art Project That Divided a State | Nebraska Stories
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- Art Project That Divided a State | Nebraska Stories
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- 9 hours ago
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- Stretching across 455 miles of Interstate 80, a bold artistic experiment once sparked one of Nebraska’s biggest cultural debates.
In the 1970s, the I-80 Sculpture Project placed large-scale modern art installations at rest stops across the state — part of America’s Bicentennial celebration. But not everyone agreed with the vision.
This Nebraska Stories segment explores the controversy, creativity, and lasting legacy of these sculptures — and how something once debated has become part of Nebraska’s identity.
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- Kenji Bunch Performs “Until Next Time” | Friday LIVE
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- 1 day ago
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- Composer and violist Kenji Bunch performs his original piece “Until Next Time” live on Friday LIVE.
Recorded at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln, this performance highlights Bunch’s expressive style and range as both a composer and musician. Known for blending classical traditions with contemporary influences, Bunch brings a reflective close to his set with this composition.
He also appears as part of a larger collaboration with the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, showcasing new and dynamic works for today’s audiences.
0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - Composer Kenji Bunch performing Until Next Time
Listen to more Kenji Bunch at https://www.youtube.com/@KenjiBunchMusic
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- A Conversation and Performance with Nebraska Artist Daniel Christian | Friday LIVE
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- 2 days ago
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- Singer-songwriter Daniel Christian brings a mix of new and familiar music to Friday LIVE, performing “Vanishland” and celebrating the 16th anniversary of his song “Corners.”
In this segment, Christian shares the inspiration behind his songwriting, from his Nebraska roots in Tecumseh to writing across genres and even composing a tribute to a longtime local meteorologist. He also discusses his creative process and the stories that shape his music.
Recorded live from St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln, this performance highlights a Nebraska artist whose work continues to evolve while staying grounded in place and community.
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Daniel Christian performing Vanishland
4:23 - Song Tribute to Meteorologist Ken Siemek
6:02 - Hometown Inspirations
7:20 - The many styles of Daniel Christian
0:00 - Daniel Christian performing Corners
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- Exploring the Secret Nebraska Sandhills with Alan Bartels | Friday LIVE
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- 9 days ago
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- Author, writer, and photographer Alan Bartels joins Friday LIVE to talk about his new book, Secret Nebraska Sandhills: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. The book explores hidden history, strange stories, unique places, and fascinating characters from across the Nebraska Sandhills.
Bartels shares how he discovered these stories, the photography behind the book, and some of the surprising places and legends that make the Sandhills one of Nebraska’s most unique regions.
The official book release event is April 10 at Plains Trading Co. in Valentine, Nebraska.
0:00 - Introduction
0:03 - Interview with photographer & writer Alan Bartels
0:53 - Secret Nebraska Sandhills Book
2:05 - Photography for the Book
5:17 - Weird and Obscure Nebraska Stories
9:20 - Closing
Listen and explore more at nebraskapublicmedia.org/fridaylive.
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- Connecting and Empowering Every Nebraskan
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- 11 days ago
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- For 70 years, Nebraska Public Media has connected communities across the state, provided trusted news and local journalism, and kept Nebraskans safe with vital public safety information.
• We tell Nebraska's stories, first-hand, through the voices of the people who live here. With trusted local content and high-quality programming from PBS and NPR, we’re your source for comprehensive coverage of news, sports, education and culture.
• We offer valued educational resources to parents, educators and caregivers across the state.
• We partner with local, state and federal agencies to provide public safety services to all Nebraskans.
Nothing connects Nebraska communities more than sports. And Nebraska Public Media broadcasts more than 200 hours of sports each year. That includes the NSAA high school state championships and collegiate sports like Husker volleyball. Through the past year, Nebraska Public Media covered high school teams from more th...
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- This Midwest Race Became a Global Phenomenon | Nebraska Stories
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- 12 days ago
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- From a small group of friends to one of the largest gravel cycling events in the world — Gravel Worlds has transformed Nebraska into a global destination for endurance athletes.
Each year, thousands of riders from across the U.S. and around the world descend on Lincoln to test themselves against Nebraska’s rolling terrain, unpredictable conditions, and welcoming community.
More than a race, Gravel Worlds is a celebration of grit, camaraderie, and the idea that Nebraska is anything but a flyover state.
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Poignant, funny, and always captivating, Nebraska Stories explores the richness of our state through the people who call it home. Watch our playlist featuring hundreds of stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC417FA8FA359A688
You can also see behind-the-scenes photos and other extras at https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/nebraskastories
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- Spring Recap 🏈🔴 | Big Red Wrap-Up
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- 13 days ago
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- It was nice to have a little taste of Husker Football before the regular season starts 🏈
What stood out in the spring game? What should we look for in the fall? 🔴💪 We're breaking down all of that, and more, with our "Big Red Wrap-Up" expert panelists during our Spring Recap.
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Husker fans, during the football season, make sure to check out "Big Red Wrap-Up" as panelists on the show break down every Husker game. For more information, go to https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/bigred.
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- Is Nebraska Falling Behind? NIL, Fans & The Truth | Big Red Wrap-Up
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- 13 days ago
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- How are Husker fans really feeling after the spring game?
In this discussion, the team turns to fan sentiment, the future of Nebraska football, and what needs to change heading into a critical 2026 season. From concerns about apathy and ticket sales to optimism around the offensive line and roster upgrades, the panel breaks down where things stand.
Plus, we dive into Nebraska’s NFL Draft prospects, including Emmett Johnson, Ceyair Wright, and DeShon Singleton — and why undrafted free agency can sometimes be the better path.
We also discuss Nebraska’s financial ability to compete in the NIL era, the importance of winning to unlock more resources, and reflect on the legendary career of Lavonte David.
In this discussion:
- Fan reaction after the spring game
- Apathy vs optimism in Husker Nation
- Ticket sales & sellout streak concerns
- NFL Draft outlook: key Nebraska players
- Offensive line improveme...
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- Nebraska Recruiting is HEATING UP | Big Red Wrap-Up
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- 13 days ago
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- Nebraska’s spring game isn’t just football — it’s one of the biggest recruiting events of the year.
Sean Callahan and host Mike'l Severe dive into how the Huskers are building momentum on the recruiting trail, highlighted by a loaded 2027 class, key commitments like Kaden Howard, and the impact of elite in-state and national talent.
From packed spring game visits to the evolving landscape of high school transfers, we break down how Nebraska is positioning itself for the future and why this recruiting cycle could be a major turning point.
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Husker fans, during the football season, make sure to check out "Big Red Wrap-Up" as panelists on the show break down every Husker game. For more information, go to https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/bigred.
Watch past shows on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2actiXc9MESF_qV02xLiS67VLK...
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- Nebraska Basketball’s BEST Season Ever? | Big Red Wrap-Up
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- 13 days ago
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- Was this the greatest season in Nebraska basketball history?
In this special basketball dominated conversation on Big Red Wrap-Up, Robin Washut from HuskerOnline joins the show to reflect on a historic run for Nebraska basketball- from preseason doubts to signature wins and unforgettable moments.
The panel breaks down when it became clear this team was special, how Fred Hoiberg built a winning roster with limited resources, and what’s next as the Huskers look to sustain success. Plus, a look at key portal priorities, roster retention, and the challenges of scheduling as a rising program.
In this video:
- Emotional end to a historic season
- When Nebraska proved it was legit
- Signature wins vs Creighton, Wisconsin & Illinois
- Fred Hoiberg’s roster building success
- Key players: Rienk Mast, Pryce Sanfort & more
- Comeback wins that defined the season
- Portal priorities: replacing key pieces
- W...
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- Huskers Facing Skepticism- Here’s Why | Big Red Wrap-Up
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- 13 days ago
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- Why are spring game crowds shrinking? What does it say about Nebraska football right now?
Omaha World-Herald sports editor Sam McKewon joins the show to help break down the spring game. From declining attendance to fan skepticism, what it will take for the Huskers to win back belief heading into 2026?
The team also dives into Nebraska’s running back room, defensive concerns after last season, tempo changes on offense, and the latest NIL developments impacting the program.
In this segment:
- Why Nebraska’s spring game attendance dropped
- Impact of basketball success and scheduling factors
- RB room analysis: betting on development over portal
- Mekhi Nelson, Isaiah Mozee & Jamal Rule outlook
- Why Nebraska scaled back offseason hype
- Fan skepticism vs. apathy: what’s the difference?
- What it will take to win fans back in 2026
- Schedule breakdown: where Nebraska can win
- Fixing the run...
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- Biggest Impact Newcomers for Nebraska Football | Big Red Wrap-Up
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- 13 days ago
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- Which new Husker will make the biggest impact in 2026? The crew dives into Nebraska’s most intriguing newcomers from spring football: including standout freshman Jamal Rule, the evolving running back room, and a defensive addition that could finally give the Huskers a true pass rush threat.
From explosive flashes in the spring game to deeper roster discussions, the panel breaks down which new faces could shape Nebraska’s identity this fall — and why this team may look very different on both sides of the ball.
In this roundtable:
- Early reactions to standout spring plays
- Jamal Rule flashes as an explosive freshman RB
- How deep Nebraska’s running back room really is
- Isaiah Mozee’s versatility and receiving upside
- RB rotation outlook: Nelson, Rule, Mozee and more
- Kwinten Ives’ development and role potential
- Why the offensive line could be the offense’s strength
- Newcomer Whittington and Ne...
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- Can Colandrea Unlock Nebraska’s Offense in 2025? | Big Red Wrap-Up
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- 13 days ago
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- Nebraska football looks different this spring — and that may be exactly the point. In this conversation, the crew breaks down the new-look Huskers after spring ball, from the energy and pace of practice to the impact of Anthony Colandrea at quarterback and the feel of a team still figuring out its leadership.
The conversation covers the later spring schedule, the businesslike approach to the spring game, how the offense may change with a quarterback who can create outside structure, and what the new 4-2-5 defense could mean for Nebraska in the Big Ten.
In this discussion:
-Why a late March / early April spring changes the player experience
-How transfers and early enrollees benefit from getting into football sooner
-First impressions from the spring game: pace, energy and mentality
-New additions and what stood out on offense and defense
-Anthony Colandrea’s risk-taking style and playmaking upside
-How tempo could change...
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- In-State Volleyball Rivalry Preseason Match: Nebraska vs. Creighton
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- 13 days ago
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- Don't miss this preseason showdown between Nebraska Volleyball and Creighton Volleyball
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- After 170 Years, These Sacred Items Returned Home | Nebraska Stories
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- 14 days ago
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- Nearly 170 years after a devastating attack at Blue Water Creek, sacred belongings taken from Sicangu Lakota families have finally returned home.
In this powerful Nebraska Stories episode, descendants of both the Lakota victims and a U.S. Army officer come together in a journey of remembrance, reconciliation, and healing.
Through shared history, trust, and cultural understanding, this story reveals how the past still shapes the present and how restoration can begin.
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Poignant, funny, and always captivating, Nebraska Stories explores the richness of our state through the people who call it home. Watch our playlist featuring hundreds of stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC417FA8FA359A688
You can also see behind-the-scenes photos and other extras at https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/nebraskastories
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- The Story of Ankle Deep Soda | Curious Nebraska
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- 17 days ago
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- Ankle Deep soda was once bottled in David City and distributed across central Nebraska, but today the drink is best remembered for its unique three-sided glass bottle. In this Curious Nebraska story, we explore how the soda got its unusual name, why the bottle became famous among collectors, and how this small-town soft drink became part of Nebraska history.
Featuring:
Renee Kosch, co-owner, Renee's Same As It Ever Was;
Nicole Kosch, co-owner, Renee's Same As It Ever Was;
Jim Reisdorff, historian, Butler County Nebraska Historical Society;
Nathan Hoff, antique glass bottle hunter, Nebraska's Everything YouTube channel.
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00:00Introduction: A Famous Bottle from David City
01:00 - The Unique Three-Sided Bottle
01:19 - The Mastermind Behind Ankle Deep
02:00 - How Ankle Deep Got Its Name
02:23 - Ankle Deep Disappearing
02:50 - Bottle Collectors and Hidden History
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- Nebraska Jazz Orchestra Marks 50 Years of Big Band Music | Friday LIVE
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- 17 days ago
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- The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra is celebrating 50 years of big band jazz with a concert series highlighting different decades of music. This performance focuses on the years 2005 to 2014 and continues the organization’s long tradition of jazz performance, education and the Young Jazz Artist Competition. Director Ed Love joins Friday LIVE to discuss the music, the musicians and the future of jazz in Nebraska.
0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Interview with Ed Love, Director of the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra
Listen and explore more at nebraskapublicmedia.org/fridaylive.
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“Friday LIVE” is a weekly arts and humanities program hosted by Genevieve Randall on Nebraska Public Media's News / Classical radio station on Fridays at 10am CT. The program features live musical performances, poetry readings as well as discussions about art exhibits, events and more happening across the st...
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- Firefighter's Heart: Adrenaline, Love and Community
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- 24 days ago
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- For volunteer firefighters across more than 450 Nebraska communities, the reason behind why they do what they do is all a little different. Some enjoy the adrenaline, some were born into it, some are there for community ❤️ Each answer is unique, but their hearts are in it to protect and serve.
As the state's historic wildfires continue, our "Working Fires" documentary reveals the crisis facing local first responders. In this segment, hear about their 'why.'
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- Inside the Music of Darrell Scott | Friday LIVE
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- 24 days ago
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- Kentucky-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Darrell Scott joins Friday LIVE ahead of his return to The Lark in Hastings.
Known for his work as a multi-instrumentalist and one of Nashville’s top session players, Scott has written songs recorded by artists like Garth Brooks, The Chicks, Travis Tritt, and Patty Loveless. Alongside his acclaimed solo career, he continues to shape the sound of modern Americana and country music.
In this conversation, Scott reflects on his songwriting process, collaborating with other artists, and what makes performing in intimate venues like The Lark such a meaningful experience.
Darrell Scott performs Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at The Lark in Hastings.
0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - An interview with American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Darrell Scott
Listen and explore more at nebraskapublicmedia.org/fridaylive.
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- These Trees Spell Out A Legacy | Nebraska Stories
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- 26 days ago
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- Nebraska trees do more than grow, they tell stories. Near the Calamus Reservoir, a stand of trees forms the words “Sostad Forest.” Outside of Rose, a grove of cedars spell “Caskey.” Families like the Sostads and Caskeys planted their names into the land, knowing it would take years, a view from the air, to read them.
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Poignant, funny, and always captivating, Nebraska Stories explores the richness of our state through the people who call it home. Watch our playlist featuring hundreds of stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC417FA8FA359A688
You can also see behind-the-scenes photos and other extras at https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/nebraskastories
Your stories are “Nebraska Stories.” This video, “Written in Trees” is a part of the 17th season of the series.
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- The Last Ride with John Cook (Full Documentary)
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- 28 days ago
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- The Last Ride with John Cook is a one-hour sit-down interview special featuring Nebraska Public Media sportscaster Larry Punteney in an intimate conversation with John Cook, the four-time national championship-winning head coach of Nebraska Volleyball. Following Cook’s retirement after 25 seasons at the helm, this definitive program chronicles his life from his early days, his unexpected transition from football to volleyball, and his rise to becoming one of the most influential figures in the sport.
Cook opens up about his formative years, a life-altering fall, the pressures of national championships, and the evolution that transformed him from a hard-nosed coach to a mentor known for compassion and growth. With emotional stops at pivotal moments—including the 2000 national title, the record-setting night at Memorial Stadium, and his transition to the cowboy life—this film is more than just a retrospective on a coaching legend—it’s a celebration of a man whose i...
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- How Ranch Life Turned This Cowboy Into a Poet | Nebraska Stories
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- 28 days ago
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- He was content to work cattle on his ranch, but he says the Good Lord had other plans that didn’t involve “just following cows around,” setting R.P. Smith on the path to poetry. He wrote his first poem at 27 and soon found his voice on local stages. Today, he performs across the U.S. and is a regular at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada.
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Poignant, funny, and always captivating, Nebraska Stories explores the richness of our state through the people who call it home. Watch our playlist featuring hundreds of stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC417FA8FA359A688
You can also see behind-the-scenes photos and other extras at https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/nebraskastories
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- The Story Behind the BrickHouse Duo | Friday LIVE
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- 1 month ago
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- Violinist Peter Wilson and cellist Jennifer Kloetzel of the BrickHouse Duo join Friday LIVE to share the story behind their unique musical partnership.
The two musicians first met in high school, then reconnected 25 years later to form the duo in 2017. Today they bring together decades of experience — from Wilson’s 30-year career as a U.S. Marine violinist performing for five presidents to Kloetzel’s work as a Juilliard graduate, Fulbright Scholar and founding member of the Cypress String Quartet.
In this conversation, they discuss how a violin and cello duo fills the musical space, what changed creatively when they began performing together, and what audiences can expect from their upcoming appearance with the Beatrice Regional Orchestra.
The BrickHouse Duo is performing in Nebraska for the Brownville Concert Series and will appear with the Beatrice Regional Orchestra on March 15 at 2 p.m. at the Hevelone Center for Performing Arts.
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- What if one photograph could take you back in time? ⌚
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- 1 month ago
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- When Christine Lesiak spotted a rainy-day image of Lincoln from 1931 hanging inside a local restaurant, she couldn’t stop wondering what that very corner would look like today. Inspired by the time-travel idea from "Time and Again," she teamed up with architect Bob Ripley to stand in that same spot 94 years later.
#Nebraska #Photography #LincolnNebraska #History #HistoryDocumentary #BlackAndWhitePhotography #Shorts #HistoryShorts
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- Inside the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra’s “The Space Between” Performance | Friday LIVE
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- 1 month ago
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- The Lincoln Symphony Orchestra is preparing for its upcoming concert, “The Space Between,” and conductor Ed Polochick joins Friday LIVE to share what audiences can expect.
The program features music for two harps and orchestra, Kodály’s energetic “Dances of Galánta,” and a stately symphony by Haydn. Guest harpist Julie Smith Phillips discusses the unique qualities of the harp and what it’s like performing with a full orchestra.
During the conversation, Polochick also reflects on the history of orchestral music in Lincoln and why community orchestras remain an important cultural force.
The concert takes place at Saint Paul United Methodist Church in downtown Lincoln.
0:00 - Interview With Maestro Ed Polochick and Harpist Julie Smith with Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra
0:50 - What “The Space Between” Concert Means
5:03 - Why Community Orchestras Matter
7:54 - What Makes The Harp Special
10:51 - Outro
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- Pull Tabs, Pickle Jars and Nebraska History | Curious Nebraska
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- You’ve probably seen them in taverns, VFW halls and fish fries across the state — small cards with pull tabs that could mean an instant win. But why are they called pickle cards — and only in Nebraska?
In this Curious Nebraska report, producer Andy Hermann visits Arnold’s Tavern in Havelock to try his luck and trace the origin of one of the state’s most distinctive gambling traditions. Along the way, he speaks with regulators from the Nebraska Lottery and Charitable Gaming Division, longtime industry insiders and the team at Columbus-based Technik Manufacturing — Nebraska’s only pickle card machine manufacturer.
From their roots in a legal gray area to the adoption of the Nebraska Pickle Card Lottery Act in 1986, pickle cards have carved out a unique place in the state’s charitable gaming landscape. And yes — there really was a pickle jar.
Featuring:
Evan Schrodek, new Nebraskan and pickle card enthusiast
Brian Rockey, Director, Ne...
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- Hector Anchondo Shares His Blues Story | Friday LIVE
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- 2 months ago
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- Award-winning blues guitarist and songwriter Hector Anchondo joins Friday LIVE for a conversation about his musical journey, creative process and connection to Nebraska audiences. Known for his soulful vocals and expressive guitar work, Anchondo has built a national reputation while staying rooted in Omaha’s vibrant music scene. He shares insights on life on the road, the evolution of his sound and what keeps the blues relevant today.
0:00 - Introduction
0:58 - Interview with Hector Anchondo
7:09 - Hector Anchondo performing
Listen and explore more at nebraskapublicmedia.org/fridaylive.
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“Friday LIVE” is a weekly arts and humanities program hosted by Genevieve Randall on Nebraska Public Media's News / Classical radio station on Fridays at 10am CT. The program features live musical performances, poetry readings as well as discussions about art ex...
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- Playing for #27: Harper Murray honors her late dad with her number
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- 2 months ago
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- Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Nebraska Volleyball outside hitter Harper Murray! 🎉🏐
During her time under former #Husker Head Coach John Cook, players were often asked what fuels their passion for the game. For Harper, it’s personal. She proudly wears #27 as a tribute to her father, a reminder of the motivation and love behind every swing.
#Hukers #Volleyball #NebraskaVolleyball #Nebraska
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- Disc Golf's Wild Rise Across the Heartland | Nebraska Stories
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- "At the intersection of passion and precision, James Fleege didn’t just become a disc golf champion—he reshaped the game in Nebraska. This is the story of the man behind Beal Slough, one of the world’s top disc golf courses, and the vision that made it possible.
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Poignant, funny, and always captivating, Nebraska Stories explores the richness of our state through the people who call it home. Watch our playlist featuring hundreds of stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC417FA8FA359A688
You can also see behind-the-scenes photos and other extras at https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/nebraskastories
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- Two Harps & a Young Artist’s Big Debut | Friday Live Extra
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- This week’s Friday LIVE Extra highlights two dynamic arts stories from across Nebraska — from an intimate chamber music performance in Lincoln to a young pianist’s orchestral debut in Hastings.
First, members of the Nebraska Chamber Players preview “Two Harps and Friends” at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln. Artistic Director Joyce Besch and flutist Lindsay Bartlett share how two harps transform the chamber music experience, the French-inspired program featuring Debussy and more, and what audiences can expect from this uniquely collaborative performance.
Then, meet Elliot Maschka, winner of the Hastings Symphony Young Artist Competition. The Hastings College student reflects on beginning piano at age 5, discovering his passion for music after initially coming to college to play baseball, and preparing to perform Rhapsody in Blue with orchestra. He discusses the emotional power of Gershwin’s iconic work and what this milestone moment means as he looks ahead to sem...
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- Abendmusik, Benjamin Wills, Anna Bemis Palmer Museum and more | Friday LIVE
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- 2 months ago
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- On this week’s Friday LIVE, Nebraska’s arts community takes center stage.
The Hastings Symphony Orchestra presents From New Worlds and its annual Young Artist Competition, featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre and Dvořák’s New World Symphony. Conductor Tyler White shares how these iconic works explore cultural identity and musical legacy.
In York, the Anna Bemis Palmer Museum invites the community to “Press Play” with a vintage game night filled with classic board games and retro video games. UNL Opera brings Puccini’s La Bohème to Friend and Ord, expanding opera’s reach across Nebraska.
Abendmusik’s Youth Masterworks Festival gathers more than 300 high school musicians at the Lied Center to perform Christopher Tin’s The Drop That Contained the Sea, joined by the Lincoln Youth Symphony Orchestra. And in Omaha, artist Benjamin Wills presents “Neighborhood,” an immersive exhibition honoring the legacy of Fred Rog...
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- Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra: Inside “Experience the Intrigue” | Friday LIVE
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- 2 months ago
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- Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra presents “Experience the Intrigue” at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Conductor Ed Polochick joins violist Rita Porfiris and composer Julia Adolphe to share insights into Adolphe’s viola concerto Unearth, Release, alongside Sibelius’ Finlandia and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.
Learn more about the music, the collaboration and what audiences can expect from this dynamic program.
Listen to full episodes at nebraskapublicmedia.org/fridaylive.
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“Friday LIVE” is a weekly arts and humanities program hosted by Genevieve Randall on Nebraska Public Media's News / Classical radio station on Fridays at 10am CT. The program features live musical performances, poetry readings as well as discussions about art exhibits, events and more happening across the state. See who will be on upcoming shows and listen to past shows at https://Ne...
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- Theater, Kimmel Harding Nelson, Gurukulam and more | Friday LIVE
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- 2 months ago
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- This episode of Friday LIVE brings together theater, visual art, poetry and symphonic music from across Nebraska.
Community stages are busy this month, with productions in Beatrice, York, Lincoln and Wayne — including Quiz, Sarah, Plain and Tall, Great Expectations and Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s Tigers Be Still.
In Nebraska City, Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts presents Float, featuring the work of Denise Bookwalter and Lee Emma Running, where textiles and book design intersect. A gallery talk is set for Feb. 19.
We also explore Indian classical dance with Gurukulam Omaha, led by Nebraska Arts Award winner Mallika Madduri, ahead of a Feb. 21 performance at the Jewish Community Center in Omaha. Poet Twyla Hansen shares her work, and we preview a new PBS documentary, The Librarians, examining book bans and the people pushing back.
To close the show, we’re joined by conductor Ed Polochick, violist Rita Porfiris and composer Julia Adolphe to discus...
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- Conrad Tao and the Nebraska Snow Sculpting Championships | Friday LIVE Extra
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- 2 months ago
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- On this edition of Friday LIVE Extra, we explore art shaped by both snow and sound.
First, we head to Omaha’s Heartwood Park for the Nebraska Snow Sculpting Championships, happening Feb. 13–15. Competition Director Matt Seeley and sculptor Jason Perrault share what it takes to transform 4-by-4-by-8-foot blocks of snow into intricate works of art — using only hand tools. The sanctioned event will determine which team advances to represent Nebraska at the 2027 U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. They also discuss how weather impacts the process, how they got started in snow sculpting, and why this championship is about putting Nebraska snow art on the map.
Then, pianist and composer Conrad Tao of the Junction Trio joins us ahead of the ensemble’s Feb. 19 performance at the Johnny Carson Theater in Lincoln, presented by Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music. Tao reflects on bridging past and present in classical music, incorporating electroni...
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- Why John Cook Walked Away at the Top of His Game | Nebraska Stories
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- 2 months ago
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- For 25 years John Cook built a dynasty at Nebraska, driven by a competitive spirit that brought home four National Championships. Now he steps into a new chapter as a cowboy. John Cook has moved to Wyoming, where he is excited to build a new life away from the court and surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Teton Range.
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- Surfing the Elkhorn: Nebraska’s Whitewater Revolution | Nebraska Stories
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- 2 months ago
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- "Norfolk has reimagined the historic North Fork of the Elkhorn River, transforming it into a living ribbon of whitewater. Surfers, kayakers, and floaters now ride the current straight through the heart of downtown. As whitewater parks pop up across the country, Norfolk has claimed a place on the map with one of the most unexpected river adventures in the state.
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Poignant, funny, and always captivating, Nebraska Stories explores the richness of our state through the people who call it home. Watch our playlist featuring hundreds of stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC417FA8FA359A688
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- JDAC’s Art of India, Kristen Hoerl book and More | Friday LIVE
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- 2 months ago
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- Friday LIVE comes to you from The Mill Coffee & Tea in downtown Lincoln with a wide-ranging look at arts and culture across Nebraska and beyond.
This week, we explore “Art of India,” a new exhibition at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College, featuring works from private collections curated by arts professional Anne Pagel. We also talk with University of Nebraska–Lincoln professor Kristen Hoerl about her new book The Impossible Woman: Television, Feminism, and the Future, which examines how popular media shapes modern ideas of feminism and power.
Later in the show, we preview Grand Island Little Theatre’s upcoming production of The Big Five-Oh!, a comedy about family, aging, and growing up — even after 50. The episode closes with a live poetry reading and conversation with Maria Nazos, whose new collection PULSE will be released this spring.
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0:26 - Art curator Anne Pagel and the "Art of India" exhibition at Hasti...
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- The BLUEBARN Theater and Gallery 9 | Friday LIVE Extra
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- 2 months ago
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- This Friday LIVE Extra features two Nebraska arts stories centered on connection, creativity, and belonging.
First, Genevieve Randall speaks with actor Evelyn Choi and director Wai Yim about The Heart Sellers, opening at Omaha’s BLUEBARN theatre. The play follows two recent Asian immigrants who form an unexpected friendship over one Thanksgiving evening, exploring loneliness, humor, and hope in a new country.
In the second half, we visit Gallery 9 in downtown Lincoln to learn about Animal House, an all-member exhibition celebrating pets and the people who love them. Artists Julie Hoppe and Mitch Egeberg discuss how animals, color, and personality shape their work across a wide range of media.
0:00 - Introduction
0:54 - Omaha's BLUEBARN Theater production of "The Heart Sellers"
12:42 - Gallery 9's newest exhibition, "Animal House"
Listen and explore more at nebraskapublicmedia.org/fridaylive.
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- Can Photography Change How We See Conservation? | Nebraska Stories
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- 2 months ago
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- Chris Helzer is on a mission to protect and elevate one of Nebraska’s most vital, and often overlooked, ecosystems, the prairie. As Director of Science and Stewardship for The Nature Conservancy, Helzer helps guide stewardship efforts at the Platte River Prairies and the Niobrara Valley Preserve. Through his macro photography and writing, he reveals the prairie’s quiet beauty and reminds us why it matters.
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Poignant, funny, and always captivating, Nebraska Stories explores the richness of our state through the people who call it home. Watch our playlist featuring hundreds of stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC417FA8FA359A688
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Your stories are “Nebraska Stories.” This video, “The Prairie Ecologist” is a part of the 17th season of the serie...
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- Inside Nebraska's Hidden Steakhouse | Nebraska Stories
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- 2 months ago
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- The tiny settlement of Sacramento, Nebraska is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it place just outside Holdrege. It's got corn, gravel, grain bins, and The Speakeasy — an unassuming steakhouse serving up fine dining in the middle of nowhere. Word has spread coast to coast, but its heart stays local. That's the secret that keeps regulars coming back for more.
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Poignant, funny, and always captivating, Nebraska Stories explores the richness of our state through the people who call it home. Watch our playlist featuring hundreds of stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC417FA8FA359A688
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- Dr. Anton Armstrong, Maria Nazos, UNO Print show, and More | Friday LIVE
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- 2 months ago
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- This week on Friday LIVE, poet Maria Nazos joins us in the studio to read from her forthcoming collection Pulse and discuss her work, which has appeared in The New Yorker, TriQuarterly, and World Literature Today. We also explore the 50th anniversary of the UNO Print Workshop, a landmark exhibition celebrating five decades of collaborative printmaking, student training, and artistic legacy.
Music fans will hear from Daniel Donato, whose genre-blending “cosmic country” sound brings together country, rock, bluegrass, funk, and psychedelia ahead of his Lincoln performance. We also spotlight Norfolk artist Michael Lary Lynch, whose exhibition More Love at Wayne State College focuses on form, light, and finding beauty in everyday life.
Plus, a conversation with Dr. Anton Armstrong, the longest-tenured conductor in the St. Olaf Choir’s history, as he returns to Lincoln for an Abendmusik performance.
0:00 - Introduction
0:49 - Dr. Anton Armstrong
16:33 - P...
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- Group Sax | Friday LIVE Extra
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- 2 months ago
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- Four saxophones. One ensemble. And a whole lot of jazz.
This week on Friday LIVE Extra, host Genevieve Randall talks with Ed Love and Scott Vicroy of Group Sax, a Lincoln-based ensemble made up of members of the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra. The group blends original compositions with inventive arrangements of jazz standards, showcasing the versatility—and personality—of the saxophone family.
Group Sax will perform as part of the First Friday Music Series at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln on February 6. The free, informal concert runs from noon to 1 p.m., with a light lunch available before and after the performance.
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0:41 - Group Sax
Listen and explore more at nebraskapublicmedia.org/fridaylive.
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- What They Found Inside the World’s Largest Time Capsule | Nebraska Stories
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- 3 months ago
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- In 1975, Harold Davisson buried more than memories beneath the Nebraska soil—he cemented a legacy. Discover the incredible story behind the World’s Largest Time Capsule in Seward, Nebraska: a concrete vault filled with memories and sealed underground for half a century. Now 50 years later, his daughter Trish honors her father’s vision by opening the time capsule and sharing a legacy that was decades in the making. From letters and photos to a yellow Chevy Vega, learn how one man’s dream preserved a town’s identity.
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- Gabriela Montero, Constellation Studios, Brad Bigelow, and more | Friday LIVE
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- 3 months ago
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- Friday LIVE brings together conversations with artists, musicians and storytellers shaping Nebraska’s cultural life.
The week features a conversation with artist Turner McGehee and Constellation Studios director Karen Kunc about Books Bound/Unbound, an exhibition pairing painted book covers and expressive, text-based works that rethink the book as an art form. Author Brad Bigelow joins the program to discuss Virginia Faulkner: A Life in Two Acts, a new biography examining the complex life and legacy of the Nebraska-born writer and editor.
Listeners also hear about new exhibitions opening at the Sheldon Museum of Art, including From Sketch to Sculpture: Torn Notebook at 30, alongside shows exploring American identity and artistic exchange abroad. The episode includes poetry from Greg Kosmicki, a feature on Lincoln’s Music Box and its support of emerging musicians, and a preview of pianist Gabriela Montero’s return to the Lied Center.
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- EnChanted Images: The Voice of Sante-Foy at Conques | Friday LIVE Extra
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- 3 months ago
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- Travel back to medieval Europe in this Friday LIVE Extra as we explore EnChanted Images: The Voice of Sainte-Foy at Conques, a concert and documentary experience coming to the University of Nebraska Omaha.
Host Genevieve Randall is joined by Martina Saltamacchia, associate professor and director of Medieval and Renaissance Studies at UNO, and Dr. Bissera Pentcheva of Stanford University, creator of the EnChanted Images project and author of Audiovision in the Middle Ages: Sainte-Foy at Conques. Together, they discuss how architecture, sculpture, poetry and chant shaped the sensory experience of the 11th-century shrine of Sainte-Foy in southern France — and how modern audiences can encounter it today.
EnChanted Images: The Voice of Sainte-Foy at Conques takes place Thursday, January 29, at the Strauss Performing Arts Center on UNO’s campus, featuring a pre-concert talk and documentary, followed by a live concert and audience Q&A.
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- Lincoln’s Unexpected Role in Roller Skating History | Curious Nebraska
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- 3 months ago
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- Why is the nation’s only roller skating museum located in Lincoln, Nebraska?
Curious Nebraska explores the surprising history behind the National Museum of Roller Skating — a one-of-a-kind collection that traces the sport from its earliest inventions to its modern revival. Along the way, we look at Lincoln’s deep connection to roller skating, the rise and fall of local rinks, and why the sport continues to roll on, even without a rink in town today.
From vintage wheels and rink music to national championships and passionate skaters, this story shows how Nebraska became an unexpected hub for roller skating history.
Featuring:
Max McKillip, Archivist at the National Museum of Roller Skating
Brent Benson, Operations Director for USA Roller Sports
Bob and Ember Hartsock, former managers at Skate Zone (Lincoln)
Cassie Stout, former owner of Good Life Skate Center (Lincoln)
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- How This Farmer Went Viral on TikTok & YouTube | Nebraska Stories
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Noah Young is a first-generation farmer near Kenesaw, but you might best know him as a social media superstar with more than a million people following his educational, humorous videos about his small, content creation-focused family farm operation.
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Explore the characters, places and history that make our state unique by watching our playlist of hundreds of ""Nebraska Stories"" segments from over the many season of the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC417FA8FA359A688
You can also see behind-the-scenes photos and other extras at https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/nebraskastories
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- The Man Using Ancient Methods to Map the Past | Nebraska Stories
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- 3 months ago
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- In Nebraska, Bill Bolte walks old cattle trails and quiet graveyards with a pair of bent rods and a gift he can’t explain. What began as a childhood lesson has become a lifelong practice, using dowsing to uncover forgotten histories, lost graves, and 19th-century trails long vanished from the map. Alongside his neighbor, Kyla Greving, Bill demonstrates how this centuries-old technique still stirs the earth, revealing traces of the past that time almost erased.
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Explore the characters, places and history that make our state unique by watching our playlist of hundreds of ""Nebraska Stories"" segments from over the many season of the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC417FA8FA359A688
You can also see behind-the-scenes photos and other extras at https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/nebraskastories
Your stories are “Nebraska Stories.” This video, “The Dowser's...
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- The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Whooping Cranes and More | Friday LIVE
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- 3 months ago
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- Friday LIVE brings together conversations with artists, musicians and storytellers shaping Nebraska’s cultural life.
On this episode, photographer Mike Forsberg reflects on his long-term project Into Whooperland, tracing the fragile recovery of whooping cranes along their Great Plains migration and what the birds have come to represent after five years on the road.
The program also features:
• The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra marking 50 years of big band music
• Classic rock from Doobie Brothers tribute band - The Brothers Doobie
• Poetry by Greg Kosmicki
• A preview of New York Polyphony and more music from across the state
0:00 - Introduction
1:34 - Photographer Mike Forsberg
12:31 - New York Polyphony at the Lied Center
25:30 - The Brothers Doobie - Tribute To The Doobie Brothers
33:15 - Poetry from Greg Kosmicki
39:39 - Nebraska Jazz Orchestra celebrating 50 years of Big Band Jazz
49:34 - KVNO...
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- McGovern String Band | Friday LIVE Extra
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- This week on Friday LIVE Extra, Genevieve Randall checks in with the Grand Island Music Series, an organization dedicated to bringing a wide range of musical styles to central Nebraska — from folk and jazz to Latin American music and beyond.
Coming up this Sunday at College Park in Grand Island is the McGovern String Band, featuring Kelly McGovern (acoustic guitar and vocals), Brian McGovern (mandolin and vocals), and Daren Blyth (banjo). Known for their three-part harmonies and percussive acoustic sound, the group blends bluegrass and Americana while honoring what they call the genre’s “high lonesome sound.”
In this conversation, the band members talk about their musical roles, influences, the beauty they find in bluegrass, and what continues to inspire their sound. They also share details about their upcoming performance as part of the Grand Island Music Series.
The McGovern String Band performs Sunday, January 18, at 2 p.m. at College Park in Grand Island, ...
