Art On The Air
By Larry A Brechner | Ester Golden
Hosts are Larry A Brechner, long-time theater director, photographic artist, and arts organization board member, and Ester Golden, owner of The Nest in Michigan City.
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features GRAMMY® Award winning, internationally recognized vocalist Falu, spotlight on Chicago Street Theatre’s production of “Shakespeare in Love”
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features a return visit with the Midwest Museum of American Art’s Director and Curator, Brian Byrn, spotlight on Canterbury Summer Theatre’s 57th season
This week on ART ON THE AIR features artist, and current curator at Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Whitney Bradshaw,and choreographer, stage director, Lyn Knight, spotlight Lubeznik's Summer exhibit
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features herbalist, author, professor, and nutritional consultant, Brigitte Mars, and spotlight is on Lakeside Artists Guilds’ summer concert series
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features chief curator and visual arts director of the National Museum of Mexican Art, Cesáreo Moreno, and spotlight is on South Shore Orchestra concerts
This week on ART ON THE AIR features the director of TV, film, and the stage, John Hancock, artist Robert Stanley, and spotlight on Ceramics Go Outside with Emily Casella
This week on ART ON THE AIR features the cast of Dunes Art Foundation's production of “Misery” featuring Janet Davies and Kevin Lee Giese and Spotlight on Museum as Lassen’s Resort
This week (5/23 & 5/25) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the two-person cast of Dunes Art Foundations production of “Misery” featuring Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist, Janet Davies of Chicago’s ABC 7 News fame, and long-time region actor, director, theater educator, Kevin Lee Giese appearing May 30th through June 15th.Our spotlight is on Cedar Lake’s Museum at Lassen’s Resort summer activities plus adding their new boat “Big Dewey” to their fleet with executive director Julie Zasada.
Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com
LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.
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This week on ART ON THE AIR features filmmaker, Jonathan Jackson's documentary, “Living By The Lake,” photographer Michael Nowotny's new book, and spotlight on Tom Torluemke's new book
This week on ART ON THE AIR features accomplished concert pianist and professor of piano, Jasmin Arakawa, artist and graphic designer Adam Halon, spotlight on Book, Brushes, and Bands for Education
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features musician, Bethy Love Light, previewing her new song release, “Samadhi," spotlight on Chicago Street Theatre’s TeenFest May 9th and 10th
This week on ART ON THE AIR features actor and film maker, Michelle Joy Jardine, mural artist, Ahmad Lee, “Reco the Great” spotlight on Indiana Ballet Theatre’s “Sleeping Beauty”
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features music orchestrator and conductor, Greg Jamrok, and spotlight on Chesterton Art Center's outdoor Un-Gala on May 9th
This week on ART ON THE AIR features printmaking professor, William Tourtillotte, Syracuse Poster Project director, Jim Emmons, and spotlight on Family Folklore Foundation’s Meg DeMakas
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features President and CEO for Chicago’s National Museum of Mexican Art, José Ochoa, spotlight on LaPorte County Symphony’s Pops Concert
This week on ART ON THE AIR features knife craftsman Aric Geeasaman , poet Ryan Steinbeck, and spotlight on Dunes Arts Foundation summer Theater
This week on ART ON THE AIR features news reporter and author, Carolyn Boiarsky, contemporary quilt maker, Vickie Wheatley, spotlight ion the Center for Creative Solutions 2025 Poetry Showcase.
This week on ART ON THE AIR features singer-songwriter Nikki O’Neill, actor, playwright and producer, Charbria Shine, spotlight on the Brincka Cross Gardens Renovation
This week (3/14 & 3/16) on ART ON THE AIR features Chicago-based Americana singer-songwriter, guitarist Nikki O’Neill who blends soul, rhythm & blues, and gospel music into her very own style and previewing selections from her new album, “Stories I Only Tell My Friends” released March 14th. Next we have actor, playwright and producer, Charbria Shine discussing her show “Single Woman Chronicles” appearing one night only March 29th at West Side Theatre Guild.Our spotlight is on the Brincka Cross Gardens Renovation project with Olga Petryszyn.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-02-26/art-on-the-air-march-16-2025
This week on Art On The Air features musicians Marty and Corinne Lucas along with their many other pursuits, and spotlight on Duns Arts Foundation's presentation of "Two Trains Running"
This week on ART ON THE AIR features 24/7 Production LLC, Jack and Kim Olesker and their storied career in entertainment and non-profits, and spotlight on LaPorte County Symphony's Spring Concert
This week on ART ON THE AIR features Lisa Bennett and artist PeQue, art project, actor Madison Meeron in the Towle Theatre's "The Mad Ones," spotlight on Lubeznik Center for the Arts spiring exhibit
This week on ART ON THE AIR features an indie-folk cellist, vocalist, songwriter, Ellie Barber, Ollella , Next we author Risa August, Spotlight is on Chicago Street Theater
This week on ART ON THE AIR features country music singer/songwriter, Jessica Lynn , Emmy Award winning filmmaker, Carmen Vincent, Spotlight on the Tomfoolery Fun Club
This week on ART ON THE AIR features acoustic bluegrass band, Nu-Blu , acrylic artist Gretchen Scott, and Spotlight on the LaPorte County Symphony’s “Animal Kingdom” concert
This week (1/31 & 2/2) on ART ON THE AIR features acoustic bluegrass band, Nu-Blu with its founders Daniel and Carolyn Routh discussing their new album, “Where You’ve Been.” Next we have acrylic artist and art educator Gretchen Scott, who work was recently exhibit at Lower Lincoln. Our Spotlight is on the LaPorte County Symphony’s “Animal Kingdom” concert, with Executive Director, Emily Yiannias. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.
This week on ART ON THE AIR features Region author and journalist, Mark Taylor, independent film actor, screenwriter, and producer Derek McMahan, spotlight on the Duneland Photography Club
This week on ART ON THE AIR features Grammy award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, founder of the new artist group, The Art Table, Laura Thiel, spotlight on the 2025 For The Love of Art Fair
This week (1/17 & 1/19) on ART ON THE AIR features multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, discussing his new group, American Patchwork Quartet and their debut album of the same title. Next the founder of the new artist group, The Art Table, Laura Thiel, also discusses her photography. Our Spotlight is on the 2025 For The Love of Art Fair coming to the South Bend Century Center February 1st and 2nd with its founder Shireen Cline. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-12-18/art-on-the-air-january-19-2025
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the Chesterton Art Center with Billy and Polly Pozzo, new education director Cara Schmitt, spotlight on executive director Hannah Hammond-Hagman
This week (1/10 & 1/12) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features a focus on the Chesterton Art Center first with local artist, sculptor, and single dad Billy Pozzo, and his artist daughter Polly Pozzo discussing their unique art exhibit. Next the new education director Cara Schmitt discuses classes at the art center. Our Spotlight is on the first exhibit at the art center with executive director Hannah Hammond-Hagman plus other events in the new year. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-12-13/art-on-the-air-january-12-2025
This week on ART ON THE AIR features the Executive director for the Porter County Museum, Kevin Pazour, Pan-O-Ply Magazines' Dan Breen and Cynthia Davis, spotlight on Meg Demakas' new book.
This week (1/3 & 1/5) on ART ON THE AIR features the Executive director for the Porter County Museum, Kevin Pazour, discussing its mission. Next with have the publishers and editors of the Michiana arts magazine, Pan-O-Ply, Dan Breen and Cynthia Davis discussing their quarterly publication. Our Spotlight is on Family Folklore Foundation’s Meg Demakas discussing her new book, “Millennia of Progress 1933-2023 The Chicago World’s Fair – if Houses Could Talk” now on sale at South Shore Arts gift shop and spotlight extra on Grant Fitch’s one man show of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at 4th Street Theater. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-11-29/art-on-the-air-january-5-2025
This New Year’s week on ART ON THE AIR features a return visit Alan Harrison, next gifted ceramic artist Norbert Shimkus, and spotlight on For The Love of Art Fair
This New Year’s week (12/27 & 12/29) on ART ON THE AIR features a return visit with nonprofit executive Alan Harrison, discussing his new follow up book, Scene Change 2, about how non-profit arts boards need to function. Next retired design and art director, Norbert Shimkus, sharing his work as a gifted ceramic artist. Our Spotlight is on For The Love of Art Fair at South Bend’s Century Center coming February 1st and 2nd. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-11-23/art-on-the-air-december-29-2024
This Christmas week on ART ON THE AIR features two artists in the 2025 For The Love Of Art Fair, on artist Laurie Schirmer Carpenter and glass artist Edd Johannemann, Spotlight on author, Joseph Pete
This Christmas week (12/20 & 12/22) on ART ON THE AIR features two artists in the 2025 For The Love Of Art Fair, first with oil artist Laurie Schirmer Carpenter whose renderings are of calming and nostalgic places, and next Edd Johannemann whose artwork combines photography, woodworking, and glass. Our Spotlight is on award-winning journalist and author, Joseph S Pete, sharing his newest book, “Lost East Chicago and Indiana Harbor.” Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-11-23/art-on-the-art-december-22-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features the 2025 Honorary Artist at the For the Love of Art Fair, Kei Constantinov, glass artist Jerry Ginther , spotlight is on singer songwriter Patricia Tyson' concert
This week (12/13 & 12/15) on ART ON THE AIR features the 2025 Honorary Artist at the For the Love of Art Fair, Kei Constantinov who is best known for her neo-medieval realist paintings. Next Jerry Ginther whose work was recently exhibited at the Midwest Museum of American Art. Our spotlight is on singer songwriter Patricia Tyson discussing her December 15th concert at Chicago’s Epiphany Center for the Arts. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-11-17/art-on-the-air-december-15-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features the 2025 Honorary Artist at the For the Love of Art Fair, Kei Constaninov, glass artists Jerry Ginther, spotlight is on singer songwriter Patricia Tyson's concert
This week (12/13 & 12/15) on ART ON THE AIR features the 2025 Honorary Artist at the For the Love of Art Fair, Kei Constaninov who is best known for her neo-medieval realist paintings. Next Jerry Ginther whose work was recently exhibited at the Midwest Museum of American Art. Our spotlight is on singer songwriter Patricia Tyson discussing her December 15th concert at Chicago’s Epiphany Center for the Arts. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-11-17/art-on-the-air-december-15-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features veteran actor and playwright, Charlotte Booker, Chicago realist oil artist Jessica Smit Mattingly, spotlight on LaPorte County Symphony’s Holiday Pops concert
This week (12/6 & 12/8) on ART ON THE AIR features veteran stage, film, television actor and playwright, Charlotte Booker, sharing her storied career plus her one-woman musical, “Elsa Lanchester: SHE'S ALIVE!” Next Chicago-based realist oil painter Jessica Smit Mattingly, who uses a surreal rendering of her subjects. Our spotlight is on The LaPorte County Symphony’s 30th Annual Holiday at the Pops concert on December 14th at the La Porte Civic Auditorium with Executive Director Emily Yiannias. Dr. Carolyn Watson will return to the podium for the of the event that has come to signal the arrival of the holiday season. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-11-15/art-on-the-air-december-8-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features Chicago quartet, The Empty Pockets, singer songwriter Patricia Tyson, spotlight on Indiana Ballet Theatre’s holiday classic “The Nutcracker”
This week (11/29 & 12/1) on ART ON THE AIR features a return visit with the Americana, folk, rock ‘n’ roll and roots soul Chicago quartet, The Empty Pockets, discussing their busy concert schedule and the release of their double vinyl gatefold album, “Gotta Find the Moon.” Next singer songwriter Patricia Tyson discussing her December 15th concert at Chicago’s Epiphany Center for the Arts. Our spotlight is on Indiana Ballet Theatre’s holiday classic “The Nutcracker” running December 5th through 18th with artistic director Gloria Tuohy. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-11-13/art-on-the-air-december-1-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features the premier Groucho Marx impersonator, Frank Ferrante, acrylic artist Zue Stevenson, Spotlight on Family Folklore Foundation’s Meg Demakas discussing her new book
This week (11/15 & 11/18) on ART ON THE AIR features the premier Groucho Marx impersonator, Frank Ferrante, discussing his long association with his one-man show and other performing pursuits. Next acrylic artist Zue Stevenson, whose paintings reflect the inner world of women and flowers. Our Spotlight is on Family Folklore Foundation’s Meg Demakas discussing her new book, “Millennia of Progress 1933-2023 The Chicago World’s Fair – if Houses Could Talk” now on sale at South Shore Arts gift shop and spotlight extra on Grant Fitch’s one man show of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at 4th Street Theater, Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-10-30/art-on-the-air-november-24-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features sculptor, mixed media artist, Jake Webster, abstract artist and musician Eugenio Cerrosi, Spotlight on Valparaiso Creative Council’s new Artist Hub
This week (11/15 & 11/17) on ART ON THE AIR features eighty-year old sculptor, mixed media artist, and spoken word performer, Jake Webster, who uses poetry to inspire his art. Next Brazilian-born abstract artist and musician Eugenio Cerrosi who returns to South Bend’s 2025 For The Love Of Art Fair. Our Spotlight is on Valparaiso Creative Council’s new Artist Hub with Executive Director Jessica Corral and a spotlight extra on the Chicago Street Theater’s two holiday productions November 22nd through December 15th. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-10-30/art-on-the-air-november-17-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features landscape photographer and professor, Susan L. Moore, vocalist and pianist, Molly Abraham and Spotlight on fall events including their production of “Scrooge."
This week (11/8 & 11/10) on ART ON THE AIR features landscape photographer, professor, and Fine Arts Department Chair at Indiana University South Bend, Susan L. Moore, whose work includes landscapes of Indiana, large cities in Europe, and everything in between. Next burgeoning vocalist and pianist from South Bend, Molly Abraham shares her musical journey. Our Spotlight is on Memorial Opera House’s November and December events including their production of “Scrooge.” with events coordinator Adrienne Bansemer. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-10-16/art-on-the-air-november-10-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features Jason DeCaires Taylor, who creates underwater sculptures, Spotlight on the 39th Annual Interwoven Expressions and Area Artists Association’s exhibit
This week (11/1 & 11/3) on ART ON THE AIR whole show features Jason DeCaires Taylor, who creates underwater sculptures and installations that help restore equilibrium to deteriorating marine ecosystems creating under whole sea museums of art throughout the world. Our Spotlight is on the 39th Annual Interwoven Expressions, a juried art market of all things created by Midwest textile artists coming November 9th to Sand Creek Country Club with its chair Lu Terock (Tee-Rock). And a spotlight extra: the Area Artists Association’s exhibit “It’s All About The Square” will run through November at the Chesterton Art Center with a reception, Saturday, November 9th 12-2pm. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-10-09/art-on-the-air-november-3-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features two local theater directors with Scot PJ MacDonald of the Memorial Opera House and Dion Stover of the Towle Theater, and spotlight on LaPorte County Symphony
This week (10/25 10/27) on ART ON THE AIR features two local theater directors, both sharing their career journeys, first with newly re-appointed executive director for the Memorial Opera House, Scot “PJ” MacDonald and next with the new artistic director for the Towle Theater, Dion Stover. Our Spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony’s 52nd Season opener with a vibrant musical tribute to Latin-American Music and the Day of the Dead with executive director Emily Yiannias. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-10-02/art-on-the-air-october-27-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features Chicago-based jewelry artist, Bobbie Rafferty, Indiana Artisan Neelu Jain, Spotlight is on Chicago-based singer/songwriter Michael McDermott
This week (10/18 & 10/20) on ART ON THE AIR features Chicago-based jewelry artist, Bobbie Rafferty, who for 25 years has created stunning one-of-a-kind pieces that are in juried shows throughout the Midwest and South. Next Indiana Artisan Neelu Jain shares her Japanese art forms of Ikebana and Temari that transforms simple spaces into eye catching, aesthetically pleasing creations. Our Spotlight is on Chicago-based singer/songwriter Michael McDermott discussing his upcoming November 2nd concert at Memorial Opera House with his band The Arsonists. Spotlight Extra on "Millennia of Progress 1933 - 2023 The Chicago World's Fair-Y Tales: If Houses Could Talk" book launch on November 3rd at South Shore Arts Gallery Gift Shop. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-10-02/art-on-the-air-october-20-2024
This week ART ON THE AIR celebrates our 6th anniversary and the start of our 7th season with Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals, and Spotlight on Joseph Pete's book, Lost East Chicago and Indiana Harbor.
This week (10/11 & 10/13) ART ON THE AIR celebrates our sixth anniversary and the start of our seventh season with an exclusive interview with Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals, whose hits songs include, Groovin’ and A Beautiful Morning plus his latest album Then and Now. Our Spotlight is on award-winning journalist and author, Joseph S Pete, sharing his newest book, Lost East Chicago and Indiana Harbor. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-09-26/art-in-the-air-october-13-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR our entire show features Etheric Medicine practitioner, Bobbi Vogel, Spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony’s 36th Annual Drayton Family Education Concert on October 9th
This week on ART ON THE AIR printmaking artist Dawn Diamantopoulos, post-graffiti abstract expressionist artist, Ish Muhammad, Spotlight on Chicago Street Theatre’s The Woman In Black
This week (9/27 & 9/29) on ART ON THE AIR printmaking artist Dawn Diamantopoulos returns to update us on her art practice and her involvement in the Highland Arts Council. Next an encore interview with post-graffiti abstract expressionist artist, Ish Muhammad, whose work is widely exhibited. Our Spotlight is on Chicago Street Theatre’s production of the spine-chilling play, “The Woman In Black” running Oct 3rd through the 26th. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-09-19/art-on-the-air-september-29-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR our entire show features artist, author and glassworks creator, Lynda Pownall-Carlson, Spotlight is on Memorial Opera House’s grand reopening production Young Frankenstein
This week (9/20 & 9/22) on ART ON THE AIR our entire show features artist, author and glassworks creator, Lynda Pownall-Carlson discussing her creative journey influenced by her artist parents who ran Jon Pownall film company in Chicago producing old school animation. Our Spotlight is on Memorial Opera House’s grand reopening production with the Mel Brooks’ musical “Young Frankenstein” opening September 26th, plus spotlight extras on Lakeshore Public media’s early childhood development program, Building Blocks, and traditional photographer Tim Lace and fresco artist Diane Grams discussing their Chesterton Art Center exhibit, Of Gods and Warriors in September. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms.
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This week on ART ON THE AIR features photographer Tim Lace and fresco artist Diane Grams scratchboard portrait artist Mychael Shane, and spotlight on Art Barn's 8th Annual Art Blitz
This week (9/13 & 9/15) on ART ON THE AIR features traditional photographer Tim Lace and fresco artist Diane Grams discussing their Chesterton Art Center exhibit, "Of Gods and Warriors" in September. Next artist Mychael Shane who creates stunning Scratchboard portraits currently on exhibit at Bronzesville’s Galley Guichard. Our Spotlight is on The Art Barn School of Art’s 8th Annual Art Blitz on Saturday, September 21st 9am-5pm with Executive Director Amy Navurdaukas. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-08-29/art-on-the-air-september-15-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features a creative artist couple with Layl McDill and Josh Blanc, and Spotlight on Creative Solutions’ architectural tour of Michigan City with Matt Kubik
This week (9/6 & 9/8) on ART ON THE AIR features a creative couple with polymer clay artist Layl McDill, who creates sculptures with whimsical themes, and handmade tile artist Josh Blanc, who creates both classical and artistic tiles at their studio showroom Clay Squared in Minneapolis. Our Spotlight is on Creative Solutions’ architectural tour of Michigan City on September 21st with architect/scholar Matt Kubik. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-08-07/art-on-the-air-september-8-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features acclaimed jazz artist from New York City Rick DellaRatta, emerging artist Laurie Renee Moore, Spotlight on the 4th Annual NWI Superstar
This week (8/30 & 9/1) on ART ON THE AIR features acclaimed jazz artist from New York City Rick DellaRatta, who founded Jazz for Peace after witnessing first-hand the events of 9-11 from a nearby rooftop. Next self-taught, emerging artist Laurie Renee Moore who specializes in paintings with an aim towards realism. Our Spotlight is on the 4th Annual NWI Superstar singing competition that supports the Wounded Warrior Project with its Executive Producer Robert Head. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features an entertainment power couple, Lorrissa and C J Julianus, and Spotlight on 2nd Annual Beatles, Bowling, Browse, and Buy Pop-up Market.
This week (8/16 & 8/18) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features an entertainment power couple, Lorrissa Julianus, a live event performer, actor, published scriptwriter, artist, and C J Julianus, producer/director of live theater and movies sharing their artistic journey together also discussing their indie film, “The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater.” Our Spotlight is on 2nd Annual Beatles, Bowling, Browse, and Buy Pop-up Market supporting the South Shore Arts and the Northwest Indiana Symphony. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-07-09/art-on-the-air-august-18-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features certified circle dance instructor, Carlota Hursey, 83-year-old abstract artist, Pearlie Taylor, Spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony’s 19th Annual Hoosier Star
This week (8/23 & 8/25) on ART ON THE AIR features certified circle dance instructor, Carlota Hursey, whose passion is working with older adults in her Engaging Brains classes. Next we have a follow-up interview with 83-year-old abstract artist, Pearlie Taylor, discussing her recent exhibits. Our Spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony’s 19th Annual Hoosier Star on September 24th at LaPorte County Civic Auditorium with Executive Director Emily Yiannias. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-07-24/art-on-the-air-august-25-2024
This week on ART ON THE AIR features mixed media sculptor, Layo Bright, Amanda Freymann discussing her late husband’s Joel DeGrand’s exhibit, Spotlight on Chicago Street Theater’s “Bleacher Bums”
This week on ART ON THE AIR our 300th episode features surrealistic artist, Gavin Ottesin, Toronto artist Sasha Pierce, Spotlight on Memorial Opera House’s production of High School Musical Junior
This week (8/2 & 8/4) on ART ON THE AIR our 300th episode features retro-futuristic, surrealistic, nostalgic, whimsical Artist, Gavin Ottesin, whose work is inspired by fantasy and science fiction. Next Toronto-based artist Sasha Pierce, whose geometric inspired tessellations inform her work. Our Spotlight is on Memorial Opera House’s Penguin Project production of “High School Musical Junior” and other fall events. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.