On the Dec. 12 Friday LIVE at 9:59 a.m. CT, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Andrea von Kampen's holiday concert (1:41); Ken Friedman's 92 Events exhibition at Sheldon (10:50); the Beatrice Community Player's production of a Christmas Carol (22:57); the performance of Handel's "Messiah" in Henderson (36:51); the Mass of the Americas happening at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ (46:01). Also, poetry from Tim Moran (32:23) and a preview of a service of lessons and carols in Omaha (56:20).

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, previews of the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company's production of the "Nutcracker", and holiday choral concerts by Lincoln Choral Artists and St. Paul Choir.

Genevieve Randall talks with members of The Canadian Brass, who are in Lincoln for a concert at the Lied Center on Dec. 5.

On the Dec. 5 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: events by filmmaker Booker T. Mattison (1:25); Edgerton Explorit Center events in Aurora (13:20); Michael Bird and Lincoln’s homegrown improv team The Disassociates performance (27:58); Deck the Halls concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (38:23); and West Nebraska Arts Center exhibitions and events (45:47). Also, poetry from Tim Moran (22:22) and a look at a new book by Omaha author Moonyani Write (52:40).

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, previews of the St. Paul First Friday Concert Series program featuring Bell-issimo, and Abendmusik and Nebraska Wesleyan concerts.

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, previews of the Omaha Community Playhouse's production of A Christmas Carol, Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's next concert and Abendmusik at First Plymouth's community sing of Handel's Messiah.

This week on the Nov. 21 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about Bluebarn's "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)" (35:45); John T. Price's new book "Goethe's Oak: A Holocaust Story" and event (7:02); Yorkshire Playhouse's production of Ken Ludwig's "The Game's Afoot, or Holmes for the Holiday" (1:27); The Fab Four at the Merryman Performing Arts Center (26:30); and Nebraska Brass and Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble concerts (40:55). Also, Stephen Buhler reads and sings another poem by Ted Kooser (19:59), a preview of Voices of Omaha's performance of Handel’s "Messiah" (47:36), and we play Ingrid Griffin's new song "Cowgirl Up!" (51:45).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at "Emerging Visions," a juried high school art show at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College.

This week on the Nov. 14 Friday LIVE from The Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations and live music performances with: The McGovern String Band (:53), David Boye (21:37), and Jeff Black (42:00). Also, Stephen Buhler reads another poem by Ted Kooser (15:57).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a look at a new exhibition at The International Quilt Museum, and previews of productions by UNL Opera, the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, and Lincoln Community Playhouse.

This week on the Nov. 7 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the new book about Cameron the Capital Cat by photographer John Shaw(6:19); Mutts Gone Nuts in Kearney(13:53); ArcoStrum's concert in Lincoln (20:50);Chuck Schroeder's exhibition at WallSpace-LNK (31:07); pianist Jim Fischer's gigs in North Platte(49:28). Also, some music performed by accordionist Julia Williams, poetry by Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (40:27), Go Big Red exhibition at the Sheldon Museum of Art (45:39) and the next concert by the Omaha Symphony (57:06).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a discussion with author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and previews of concerts by Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music and Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra.

This week on the Oct. 31 Friday UN-ALIVE, host Genevievel Randall and ghosts have deadly conversations about: Anvil Orchestra's frightening music for "Phantom of the Opera" and "Nosferatu (1:31);" Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's concert in Lincoln(13:56); Mad Owl Film's spine tingling new documentary(36:10); and Hastings Symphony's concert and exhibit (46:16). Also, more poetry from David Moscovich (28:02), Go Big Red exhibition at the Sheldon Museum of Art (32:40) and the Omaha Symphony's Dia de los Muertos concert (54:53).

This week on the Friday UN-ALIVE Extra, a look at what's happening at the Prairie Arts Center in North Platte. and a preview of this weekend's scary concerts by Nebraska Chamber Players.

This week on the Oct. 24 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Johnny Carson's 100th birthday exhibition at the Elkhorn Valley Museum (2:00); Beatrice Community Players' production of "Sweeney Todd (8:11);" El Museo Latino's "Day of the Dead" exhibition and more (30:18); and Polyphony's concert in Lincoln (39:05). Also, more poetry from David Moscovich (18:28), Go Big Red at the Sheldon Museum of Art (24:48), a look at Camille Thurman's concert in Omaha (55:24) and a sample of a new song from Ingrid Griffin (59:10).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, a preview of this weekend's concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra and a look at "Time Out From War – Works by Thomas Naegele," on display in Omaha.

This week on the Oct. 17 Friday LIVE from the Fox Theatre in McCook, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations and performances, featuring: Rascal Martinez, singer/songwriter (:46); Annabelle Wilson, McCook poet (19:59); and Philip Daniel, composer/pianist (36:03). Also, we hear about Artbank (12:54) and Museum of the High Plains (28:26).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, conversations about Hadden Sayers concert and OmniArts Nebraska's current production. Also, an extended interview with Zahn McClarnon.

This week on the Oct. 10 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall talks with Zahn McClarnon about his upcoming Governor's Lecture with Bird Runningwater (1:41). We also learn about Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR." (14:54), author Rebecca Lexa's new book (29:00), and an American Revolution event at the Stuhr Museum (46:51). Also, new poetry from David Moscovich (22:24), a preview of an event at Hot Shops in Omaha (42:49), and a song supporting Nebraska Missing Persons Day (38:57).

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, Genevieve talks with musician Jannel Rap about Nebraska Missing Persons Day; previews The American Revolution event at the Stuhr Museum; and learns about Walnut Ridge, a world-premiere play opening at the Nebraska Communities Playhouse.