On the Jan. 5 "Friday LIVE Extra" previews of "Les Miserables" at the Lied Center, the next Nebraska Jazz Orchestra concert, and a concert by The Wildwoods in Red Cloud.

A look at concerts presented by Abendmusik and First Friday Jazz.

On the Dec. 22 Friday LIVE at 10 a.m. CT from Nebraska Public Media, join host Genevieve Randall for this year's Holiday Special, with musical performances, poetry from Katie Marya and others, and some seasonal stories! This program will have an encore at 8 p.m. CT on Christmas night.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" a look at Calibraska's Winter Schminter Fest.

On the Dec. 15 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "A Christmas Carol" in Lincoln; The Lightning Bugs Christmas Concert in Grand Island; Andrea von Kampen's holiday show in Omaha; "Christmas Blast of Brass" with the Milligan Brass Band in Friend; La Dolce Vita Duo's performance in Lincoln; and "The Nutcracker" in Lincoln. Also, poetry from Katie Marya and a look at the Holiday Lights at Benson Theater in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" we hear about a holiday tour of Willa Cather's childhood home in Red Cloud and art exhibitions in Norfolk and Scottsbluff,

On the Dec. 8 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "Elf: The Musical" in Hickman; events at The BLUEBARN Theatre in Omaha; a production by the Beatrice Community Players; Yorkshire Playhouse's holiday performances; The Wildwoods concert at The Lark in Hastings; Lincoln Community Playhouse's presentation of "Finding Nemo, Jr.;" events at Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; and the Lincoln Choral Artists' holiday concert. Also, poetry from Katie Marya, another Ross film review and a preview of a performance by Opera Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" conversations about a Christmas concert in Brownville and "Christmas Past and Present" in Grand Island.

On the Dec. 1 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: World AIDS Day Event; Nebraska Wesleyan Choir and Abendmusik performances; Rick Goldsmith's new film at The Ross; “Deck The Halls” concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Homestead Harmonizers sing in Beatrice; and Nebraska Brass's statewide tour. Also, more poetry from Jessica Poli, a Ross film review and a look at an Omaha Community Playhouse production.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" conversations with classical pianist Behzod Abduraimov about his Lied Center concert and Father Dave about the Wigilia celebration at the Polish Heritage Center in Ashton.