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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.

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.

On Nov. 5, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Homestead National Historical Park's celebration of Native American Heritage Month; Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert and Hyeyung Yoon and Michael Sakamoto's collaboration with the UNL Dance Program; Jackie Allen and Hans Sturm's new album, “The Nebraska Project,” and a CD release party; Beatrice Community Players production of "Forest Paths;" Jason Max Ferdinand Singers' Abendmusik performance; Willow Point Gallery/Museum's Veteran's Day event; and "Americans and the Holocaust" exhibit and "A Shayna Maidel" peformances at Nebraska Wesleyan. Also, poetry by Brad Aaron Modlin, a look at a new exhibition at Joslyn Art Museum and The Museum of Nebraska Art's huge expansion plan.

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.