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.

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.