Art On The Air
ART ON THE AIR is an hour-long radio show / podcast that opens with a short interview about local art events in Northwest Indiana's three county area, then continues to the long-form feature interview portion. Guests include individual artists, photographers, gallery owner/curators, festival sponsors, authors, the shakers and movers in NW Indiana, Chicago and beyond vibrant art, theater, and music scene, plus much more. 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.
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This week (2/28 & 3/2) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the husband and wife team of 24/7 Production LLC, Jack and Kim Olesker discussing their four decade career in television, film, and novels, plus Kim’s two decades of work in the non-profit arena currently serving as President and CEO of Lakeshore Chamber
This week (2/21 & 2/23) on ART ON THE AIR features executive consultant Lisa Bennett and artist PeQue discussing the Gary Alumni Pathway to Students (GAPS) project to revitalize Gary with art and billboards. Next actor Madison Meeron appears in the Towle Theatre musical, The Mad Ones opening February 28th.Spotlight on
This week (2/14 & 2/16) on ART ON THE AIR features an indie-folk cellist, vocalist, songwriter, Ellie Barber, Ollella , previewing her new album Antifragile coming in March 2025. Next we feature the author of “The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike,” Risa August, about her journey of rediscove
This week (2/7 & 2/9) on ART ON THE AIR features country music singer/songwriter, Jessica Lynn sharing her new album, “All I Own.” next we feature Emmy Award winning filmmaker, Carmen Vincent plus her new role as executive director for Project Neighbors. Our Spotlight is on the return of the Tomfoolery Fun Club to Mich
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 Count
This week (1/24 & 1/26) on ART ON THE AIR features life-long Region author and journalist, Mark Taylor reflects on his press roots and his new book, “Hospital, Heal Thyself ,” about optimizing health care. Next independent film actor, screenwriter, and producer LaPorte native Derek McMahan, whose work on numerous proje
