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.
Show episodes
This week (8/1 & 8/3) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features author Robert Wolf discussing his new book, “Coyotes and Stars: Stories from the American Southwest,” a singular work of Western Americana reading several selections along with his wife musician, Bonnie Koloc.Our spotlight is on Dunes Arts Foundation’s pro
This week on ART ON THE AIR features virtuoso mandolinist, Sierra Hull, vocalist Danae Franco, spotlight on Chesterton Art Fair August 2nd and 3rd
This week (7/25 & 7/27) on ART ON THE AIR features two-time Grammy-nominated virtuoso mandolinist, Sierra Hull, sharing her new album, A Tip Toe High Wire, next powerhouse vocalist Danae Franco bringing her take on classic Afro-Cuban music.Our spotlight is on the 2025 Chesterton Art Fair featuring over 90 artists with
This week (7/18 & 7/20) on ART ON THE AIR features veteran journalist and author Todd S. Purdum, discussing his over forty year career and his new book about Desi Arnaz. Next Bronx-born cultural leader Melody Capote, Executive Director of the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute in Harlem.Our spotlight
This week (7/11 & 7/13) on ART ON THE AIR features New York City-based singer-songwriter Robert Scheffler whose third full-length studio album, “Truce,” was released June 26. Next ceramic artist and owner of Duneland Pottery Studio, David L Arreola shares his own artistic journey.Our spotlight is on a Michigan City wal
This week (7/4 & 7/6) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features GRAMMY® Award winning, internationally recognized artist Falu, who is known for her ability to seamlessly blend a signature modern inventive style with a formidable Indian classically-trained vocal talent - previously heard on our show as part of American
This week (6/27 & 6/29) 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, reflecting on his 43-year career there and his plans after his retirement at the end of the season. Our spotlight is on Canterbury Summer Theatre’s 57th season wit
