This week on the Jan. 13 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the next concert by the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra; The Old Market Magician's performances at Mahoney State Park; Nebraska Wesleyan University Choirs concerts; Spring Creek Prairie's birdhouse project; West Nebraska Arts Center's new exhibitions; an art exhibition at Wayne State; and a new exhibition at WallSpace-LNK. Also, new poetry from Rick Brown and a look at another arts event in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at the Nebraska Met Opera competition and the frenzied first years of the Nebraska Territory.

On the Jan. 5 "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at events at the Merryman Center in Kearney and The National Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud. By the way, the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff also welcomes Dailey & Vincent for a concert.

On the Dec. 29 "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Jackie Allen and Hans Sturm preview their New Year’s Eve performance at the Granary in Ralston, and Timothy Scholl and Patty Pansing Brooks talk about a forum called “Predicting a Revolution: How one woman’s vision and persistence changed the world.”

On Dec. 23 Genevieve Randall hosts the annual "Friday Live Christmas and Solstice Special," featuring music, poetry, and readings for this time of year. This program will be encored at 5 p.m. Central on Dec. 25.

On the Dec. 22 "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Neil Celani tells us about his exhibition at the Lux Center in Lincoln, and Suzanne Wise talks about her time as executive director of the Nebraska Arts Council.

On Dec. 16 Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Andrea von Kampen's annual holiday show; Homestead National Historic Park's "Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures;" Olde Glory Theatre's "Music & Dessert with Sally Jost;" Crane River Theater's “Miracle on 34th Street;" "Nutcracker" at the Lied Center; and Lincoln Community Playhouse's "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer." Also, holiday poetry from the late William Kloefkorn and an introduction to Omaha Symphony's new assistant conductor.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a preview of Abendmusik's "Last Blast" concert, and a look at an art exhibition in Scottsbluff.

On Dec. 9 Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: holiday music events in Brownville, Ord, Friend and Lincoln; Nebraska Brass holiday concerts: "Growing Up Black Growing Up Wanda" exhibition in Omaha; holiday events in Seward, Wakefield and McCook; Hastings Symphony December concert; and events at Larksong in Lincoln and at the Neihardt Center in Bancroft. Also, more poetry by Chaun Ballard and a look at a quilt project in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of concerts by The Lincoln Boys Choir in Lincoln and The Flyovers in Hastings.