About this episode

The episode features discussions on art, literature, and local cultural events in Nebraska.

On the July 10 episode of Friday LIVE, we're back and broadcasting from the Nebraska Public Media Radio Studios! Tune in to hear host Genevieve Randall have lively conversations about: artist David Jacobo's upcoming exhibition at Nebraska City's Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, Tōkaidō (1:19); Nebraska author Alena Bruzas's new book The Broken Edge of the World, which is set on a remote prairie reserve in Nebraska (8:59); how the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff is bringing sound to some classic silent films, with the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra(27:42); the 20th anniversary of the Photo Ark, with author and photographer Joel Sartore (36:46); and the Nine Nebraska Artists mural at the LUX Center for the Arts' Second Friday (47:00). There will also be poetry from JV Brummels (23:00).

People in this episode

Host: Genevieve Randall

Guests: David Jacobo, Alena Bruzas, Joel Sartore

Topics covered

• art exhibitions
• literature
• silent films
• photography
• local artists

Keywords

• David Jacobo
• Alena Bruzas
• Joel Sartore
• Midwest Theater
• LUX Center for the Arts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra, Midwest Theater, LUX Center for the Arts

Books & works: The Broken Edge of the World

Places: Nebraska City, Scottsbluff, Nebraska

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