Shows
Friday LIVEGabriela Montero, Constellation Studios, Brad Bigelow, and more.On the Jan 23rd, Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gabriela Montero and her performance coming up at the Lied Center (1:37), Books Bound/Unbound: Turner McGehee and Ward Schumaker at Lincoln's Constellation Studios (13:44), author Brad Bigelow and his new book Virginia Faulkner: A Live in Two Acts (33:43), the Music Box and what is planned in the coming year (46:42), and a preview of what's to come this season at the Sheldon Museum of Art (52:49). You will also hear poetry by Greg Kosmicki (27:42).
2026-01-2359 minFriday LIVEGabriela Montero, Constellation Studios, Brad Bigelow, and more.On the Jan 23rd, Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gabriela Montero and her performance coming up at the Lied Center (1:37), Books Bound/Unbound: Turner McGehee and Ward Schumaker at Lincoln's Constellation Studios (13:44), author Brad Bigelow and his new book Virginia Faulkner: A Live in Two Acts (33:43), the Music Box and what is planned in the coming year (46:42), and a preview of what's to come this season at the Sheldon Museum of Art (52:49). You will also hear poetry by Greg Kosmicki (27:42).
2026-01-2359 minFriday LIVEThe Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Whooping Cranes and more...On the Jan 16th, Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests had lively conversations about: photographer Mike Forsburg's journey to document the Whooping Crane (1:34), New York Polyphony and its upcoming show at the Lied Center (12:31), what it's like to bring the Doobie Brothers' music, from cover band, The Brothers Doobie (25:27), how the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra is celebrating 50 years of Big Band Music (39:42), and a tune from Daniel Christian (53:53). You will also hear poetry by Greg Kosmicki (33:15), along with a report on the Omaha Chamber Music Society's 2026 Heritage Series (49:46).
2026-01-1657 minFriday LIVEThe Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Whooping Cranes and more...On the Jan 16th, Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests had lively conversations about: photographer Mike Forsburg's journey to document the Whooping Crane (1:34), New York Polyphony and its upcoming show at the Lied Center (12:31), what it's like to bring the Doobie Brothers' music, from cover band, The Brothers Doobie (25:27), how the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra is celebrating 50 years of Big Band Music (39:42), and a tune from Daniel Christian (53:53). You will also hear poetry by Greg Kosmicki (33:15), along with a report on the Omaha Chamber Music Society's 2026 Heritage Series (49:46).
2026-01-1657 minFriday LIVEUNO Faculty Jazz Combo, the Nebraska Anime Fest, and moreOn Jan 9th, Friday LIVE started the new year at the Mill in Lincoln's Haymarket. Genevieve Randall, and special guest co-host Dave Hughes, had lively conversations about: An upcoming concert from the University of Nebraska - Omaha Faculty Jazz Combo (1:38), Nebraska's Anime Fest (8:31), what new exhibits the Lux Center for the Arts has for the beginning of 2026 (15:09), two art exhibits the West Nebraska Art Center is premiering with the start of the new year (34:21), and the Omaha Symphony's performance of Beethoven’s First Symphony and more at Omaha's Joslyn Art Museum (42:42). You can also hear poetry by Greg Kosmicki (27:25), along wi...
2026-01-0957 minFriday LIVEUNO Faculty Jazz Combo, the Nebraska Anime Fest, and moreOn Jan 9th, Friday LIVE started the new year at the Mill in Lincoln's Haymarket. Genevieve Randall, and special guest co-host Dave Hughes, had lively conversations about: An upcoming concert from the University of Nebraska - Omaha Faculty Jazz Combo (1:38), Nebraska's Anime Fest (8:31), what new exhibits the Lux Center for the Arts has for the beginning of 2026 (15:09), two art exhibits the West Nebraska Art Center is premiering with the start of the new year (34:21), and the Omaha Symphony's performance of Beethoven’s First Symphony and more at Omaha's Joslyn Art Museum (42:42). You can also hear poetry by Greg Kosmicki (27:25), along wi...
2026-01-0957 minFriday LIVEGallery 9, Keen's "Turtle Island," Flatwater Shakespeare & more!On the June 21 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gallery Nine's "Things We Love;" Taylor Keen's new book; Flatwater Shakespeare's “Love’s Labor’s Lost;" Fort Cody Summer Music Series 2024; The Lark's new Executive Director Mickayla VanNatter; and LUX Center for the Arts and Constellation Studios "Surface Impressions." Also, hear poetry from Greg Kosmicki, learn about a photography exhibition in Omaha and a musical tribute to the late Jim Salestrom.
2024-06-211h 03Friday LIVEGallery 9, Keen's "Turtle Island," Flatwater Shakespeare & more!On the June 21 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gallery Nine's "Things We Love;" Taylor Keen's new book; Flatwater Shakespeare's “Love’s Labor’s Lost;" Fort Cody Summer Music Series 2024; The Lark's new Executive Director Mickayla VanNatter; and LUX Center for the Arts and Constellation Studios "Surface Impressions." Also, hear poetry from Greg Kosmicki, learn about a photography exhibition in Omaha and a musical tribute to the late Jim Salestrom.
2024-06-211h 03Friday LIVEOmniArts, Flatwater Music Fest, Lincoln Arts, Buffalo CommonsOn the June 14 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: OmniArts Nebraska's next production; Flatwater Music Festival; Lincoln Arts Festival; The Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival; and Concerts on the Creek. Also, poetry from Greg Kosmicki, a Ross film review and we meet illustrator and poet Karien Bredenkamp.
2024-06-1456 minFriday LIVEOmniArts, Flatwater Music Fest, Lincoln Arts, Buffalo CommonsOn the June 14 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: OmniArts Nebraska's next production; Flatwater Music Festival; Lincoln Arts Festival; The Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival; and Concerts on the Creek. Also, poetry from Greg Kosmicki, a Ross film review and we meet illustrator and poet Karien Bredenkamp.
2024-06-1456 minFriday LIVEJarana, Japanese Hall, Greg Kosmicki and more…On the June 7 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the last Arts for the Soul concert of the season; the grand opening of the Japanese Hall in Gering; Chigozie Obioma talks about his new book and his event at Francie and Finch; Theatre West; Wagons West Celebration; SHOUT! – The Mod Musical; The Third Annual Juneteenth SteamPunk Tea Party; and Nebraska Storytelling Festival. Also, poetry from Greg Kosmicki and a look at the One Omaha Music Festival.
2024-06-0756 minFriday LIVEJarana, Japanese Hall, Greg Kosmicki and more…On the June 7 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the last Arts for the Soul concert of the season; the grand opening of the Japanese Hall in Gering; Chigozie Obioma talks about his new book and his event at Francie and Finch; Theatre West; Wagons West Celebration; SHOUT! – The Mod Musical; The Third Annual Juneteenth SteamPunk Tea Party; and Nebraska Storytelling Festival. Also, poetry from Greg Kosmicki and a look at the One Omaha Music Festival.
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Rattle Poetryep. 223 - Greg KosmickiGreg Kosmicki is a poet and retired social worker who lives in Omaha, Nebraska. He founded The Backwaters Press in 1997, which he now serves as Editor Emeritus. Greg’s poetry has been published in numerous magazines since 1975, both print and online. Some of his earliest publications were in Poetry NOW in 1975 and Paris Review, in 1977. He received artist’s fellowships for his poetry from the Nebraska Arts Council 2000 and 2006. Three of his poems have been read on Writer’s Almanac. Author of thirteen books and chapbooks of poems, he is a 2000 and 2006 recipient of the Nebraska Arts Council's Merit Award. His pr...
2023-12-122h 03Friday LIVESheldon, poetry, photography, Scholastic awards and more!This week on the March 3 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Wallspace-LNK's new exhibition; Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards; Shadlee Meinke's photographic exhibition; "Pudd’n and The Grumble" at Nebraska Wesleyan; an exhibition at the Sheldon Museum of Art; "One Hundred Western Skies" by Yelena Khanevskaya at WNAC; and Arts for the Soul's "Sing From The Heart" concert. Also, new poetry from Greg Kosmicki.
2023-03-031h 05Friday LIVESheldon, poetry, photography, Scholastic awards and more!This week on the March 3 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Wallspace-LNK's new exhibition; Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards; Shadlee Meinke's photographic exhibition; "Pudd’n and The Grumble" at Nebraska Wesleyan; an exhibition at the Sheldon Museum of Art; "One Hundred Western Skies" by Yelena Khanevskaya at WNAC; and Arts for the Soul's "Sing From The Heart" concert. Also, new poetry from Greg Kosmicki.
2023-03-031h 05Friday LIVEHenrietta Solway, Nebraska Crossroads, Greg Kosmicki and more!This week on the Feb. 24 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: a new play based on the works of Willa Cather called “Henrietta Solway;” Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival's transformation; two Abendmusik performances; "Paddington Gets In A Jam" at the Merryman Center; Lincoln Choral Artists' next concert; and, Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s next production. Also, new poetry from Greg Kosmicki and a preview of the Omaha Film Festival.
2023-02-241h 03Friday LIVEHenrietta Solway, Nebraska Crossroads, Greg Kosmicki and more!This week on the Feb. 24 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: a new play based on the works of Willa Cather called “Henrietta Solway;” Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival's transformation; two Abendmusik performances; "Paddington Gets In A Jam" at the Merryman Center; Lincoln Choral Artists' next concert; and, Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s next production. Also, new poetry from Greg Kosmicki and a preview of the Omaha Film Festival.
2023-02-241h 03Friday LIVELSO with Jackie Allen, The World re-opens, Greg Kosmicki, & moreOn the March 12th Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall, William Padmore, and guests have lively conversations about: the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (00:45); the reopening of The World Theatre in Kearney (09:02); a new production at the Tada Theatre (30:17); Linda Stephen's new exhibition and events at the Minden Opera House (37:06); Cranes and Cather in Red Cloud (44:23); and, Homestead National Historical Park's Women's History Month Program (56:45) . Also, poetry by Greg Kosmicki (19:45), a review of a new film showing at The Ross (25:38), and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about American Midwest Ballet “Going Solo” in Omaha (50:41).
2021-03-121h 01Friday LIVELSO with Jackie Allen, The World re-opens, Greg Kosmicki, & moreOn the March 12th Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall, William Padmore, and guests have lively conversations about: the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (00:45); the reopening of The World Theatre in Kearney (09:02); a new production at the Tada Theatre (30:17); Linda Stephen's new exhibition and events at the Minden Opera House (37:06); Cranes and Cather in Red Cloud (44:23); and, Homestead National Historical Park's Women's History Month Program (56:45) . Also, poetry by Greg Kosmicki (19:45), a review of a new film showing at The Ross (25:38), and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about American Midwest Ballet “Going Solo” in Omaha (50:41).
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Journey Daily with a Compelling PoemWaking up My DaughterThe faces of our past are reflected in the next generation. Greg Kosmicki is a poet and retired social worker and is the author of four books and eight chapbooks of poetry and his poems have appeared in numerous prestigious magazines and journals. His most recent collection of selected poems, Leaving Things Unfinished: Forty-some Years of Poems is forthcoming in 2020 from MWPH in Fairwater, WI, Tom Montag editor. He received artist’s fellowships from the Nebraska Arts council in 2000 and 2006 and two of his poems were featured on Garrison Keillor’s Writer’s Almanac. He founded The Backwa...
2020-02-2803 minJourney Daily with a Compelling PoemThe Lucky OnesWhat actually makes you lucky? Greg Kosmicki is a poet and retired social worker and is the author of four books and eight chapbooks of poetry and his poems have appeared in numerous prestigious magazines and journals. His most recent collection of selected poems, Leaving Things Unfinished: Forty-some Years of Poems, is forthcoming in 2020 from MWPH in Fairwater, WI, Tom Montag editor. He received artist’s fellowships from the Nebraska Arts council in 2000 and 2006 and two of his poems were featured on Garrison Keillor’s Writer’s Almanac. He founded The Backwaters Press in 1997, which he now serves...
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