On the Jan. 21 program join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert; classes at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; Rhymes and Reason: Hip Hop Panel Discussion; Bob Ross Paint Night in Grand Island; and Duo Baldo in Kearney. Also, some poetry by Heidi Pattee, an essay by Jill Flagel from Project Bloom and a preview of the 90th anniversary exhibition at the Joslyn.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about the next Nebraska Brass concert and arts events at Noyes Art Gallery.

On the Jan. 14 program join Bill Anderson, Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: a new photo contest in Nebraska; The Wildwoods at The 1206 in Crete; Joy Castro at Indigo Bridge; and Zoolarious at The Zoo Bar. Also, some poetry by Heidi Pattee, an essay by Michael Warner from Project Bloom and a preview of the next concert by the Omaha Symphony.

This week, we hear about Bess Streeter Aldrich house events and the Winter Dance Party in Scottsbluff.

On the Jan. 7 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concert at the Lied Center; The Carr Family Cowboy Band's new CD; Nathan Mertens from Hastings College being chosen for a Global Leaders Program; a three film retrospective with Dr. Michael White presented by Wayne State College; and, January events at the Norfolk Arts Center. Also, some more poetry by Kevin Shinn and a look at a new exhibit at Kaneko in Omaha.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear what's happening at the West Nebraska Arts Center and the Vesper Concerts series.

On the Dec. 31st podcast hear what's coming up on a new season of "What If...."

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear what's happening at the Bemis Center in Omaha and the Bone Creek Museum in David City.

On the Dec. 17 program join Genevieve Randall and guests for holiday music, poetry, storytelling and conversations on our annual "Christmas and Solstice Special."

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about performances of "Messiah" in Henderson and "The Nutcracker" in Lincoln.