On this week’s Extra, previews of the next production by UNL Opera and the Mayor's Arts Awards.

On Oct. 29 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Trans-Nebraska Players tour in Chadron, Scottsbluff, Kearney and Lincoln; the Lincoln appearances by Chris Innis and Lynne Lowry at The Ross; new books by Gene Kwak and James Mattson and their event; the E. N. Thompson Forum with Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia; The Tada Tenors; and Dr. Rebecca Faber's talk about her new book. Also, poetry by Brad Aaron Modlin and some new music for Halloween by Sheila Greenland and Tullulah Wittstruck.

On this week’s Extra, a preview of a new production in Seward and art and music in Lewellen.

On Oct. 22 at 9:59 a.m. CT, join Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: The Baltimore Consort's return to Lincoln; Charissa Hogeland's performance at The Mill in the Telegraph District a book and film discussion presented by the Cather Center; Rehmsworld Concert series; Joshua Calkin's faculty recital; Day of the Dead in Lincoln and Paul Barnes' involvement with this year's NMTA and “A Celebration of Victoria Bond”. Also, poetry by Brad Aaron Modlin and "Hamilton" comes to Omaha.

On this week’s Extra, Keith Lockhart tells us about the concert he's conducting at the Lied Center.

On Oct. 15, join Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: the Flatwater Film Festival in Seward; the season opener for Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; the new documentary about The Drumstick; Chadron State College piano recitals by Bobby Pace and Brooks Hafey; Lincoln Choral Artists first concert of the season; "Coming to the Plains" exhibit coming to Lincoln; and Arnoldo Cohen's Lied Center concert. Also, poetry by Traci Schacht.

Nebraska Rep Artistic Director Andy Park and Applied Shakespeare expert Kevin Rich talk about ShakesFEAR at the Haunted Temple.

On Oct. 8, join Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: the first Robert Henri conference in Cozad; a new storytelling series at the Bluebarn Theatre; a choir and band concert at Nebraska Wesleyan; OmniArts Nebraska season opening production; and what art conservator Kenneth Be has been up to. Also, poetry by Traci Schacht and a look at the latest production by the Omaha Playhouse.

On this week’s Extra, a look at the next concerts by the Kearney Symphony Orchestra and the Brownville Concert Series.

On Oct. 1, join Genevieve Randall, William Padmore and guests for lively conversations about: Timberline's 50th Reunion concerts; Yorkshire Playhouse's production of "Rabbit Hole;" "Live Wire," a new program on Nebraska Public Media; Blixt's “Dream Switch” event in Thayer County; Abendmusik's season opening concert; Angels Theater Company's Salon Reading Series; and Wayne State College Theatre's "The Diviners." Also, poetry by Traci Schacht and KVNO's Corbin Hirschhorn tells us about the Bemis Center's “Other Channels.”