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

On the Dec. 10, join Shannon Claire for lively conversations about: Brownville Concert Series Christmas shows; Andrea von Kampen’s holiday concert; Nebraska Rep's Gala Event; Beatrice Community Players's “Elf The Musical;" Lincoln Community Playhouse's “Elf Jr.” Penguin Project; Minden Opera House "Community Unfolding in Minden" by Linda Stephen; Steady Wells's EP release party; and Abendmusik at First Plymouth's year end concerts. Also, more poetry from Fernando Montejano.

On this week's Extra, a look at events at the National Willa Cather Center and a holiday concert at UNL, "Amahl and the Night Visitors."

On the Dec. 3 program join Bill Anderson, Shannon Claire and Genevieve Randall for lively conversations about: Selah's holiday concerts in Kearney and Scottsbluff (postponed); "The Santaland Diaries" at The Tada Theatre; Yorkshire Playhouse's production of "Christmas Belles;" “Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas with Nebraska Wesleyan;" “Miracle on 34th Street” at Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; “Bedtime Stories (As Told By Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up)” at Hastings College; and the annual "Deck the Halls" concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra. Also, more poetry from Fernando Montejano.

On this week's Extra, previews of holiday concert by Lincoln Choral Artists and a First Friday event at Tugboat Gallery.

There's no program this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but we'll return next week. However, on this week’s Extra, we hear about mariachi, jazz ensemble and string ensemble concerts at Wayne State College.

On Nov. 19, join Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Alexio Anest's concert in Scottsbluff; The 5th Annual Movember Showcase, a night of music to speak up about men’s mental health issues; the new mural at the Asian Community and Cultural Center in Lincoln; the next Kearney Concert Association concert; the Holiday Card Campaign for incarcerated individuals by Black and Pink; and Vision Maker Media's 45th anniversary. Also, poetry by Fernando Montejano and a look at the Omaha Weavers and Spinners Guild Annual Fiber Sale.

On this week’s Extra, we meet one of the winners of the 2021 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge and we hear about a Lincoln bookstore's birthday party.

On Nov. 12, join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: “Beyond The Baton” on Nebraska Public Media Television; Lincoln Theatre Alliance's production of Music Theatre International’s "All Together Now!;" National Willa Cather Center's "49 Minutes of Fame: An Exhibition of Native Pop Art" and “Hear the Rhythm of the Road, Route 66;" a new gallery opening in Lincoln; the Pacifica Quartet concert in Kearney; and the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra. Also, poetry by Fernando Montejano and a preview of a concert in Brownville.

Genevieve Randall and Marcy Brandt tell us about events at the Minden Opera House.