Art On The Air

This week (8/8 & 8/10) on ART ON THE AIR features multidisciplinary artist and photographer, Sophie Gamand, whose work lives at the intersection of art, science, and spirituality. Next we have an encore interview with Marla Showfer, who curates artists from remote regions of the globe. Our spotlight is on 43rd Annual Lubeznik Arts Festival runningSaturday, August 16th and Sunday August 17th Tune i...

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 production of “See Loves Me,” with the lead cast members, Kate Turner and Tristen...

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 live music and food running August 2nd and 3rd at Dogwood Park. Tune in on...

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 is on DANCE ON! Evenings of dance and music in downtown Miller Beach on Lake St...

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 walking tour based on Sandra L Young’s “Divine Vintage” novel series on July 17th....

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 Patchwork Quartet. Our spotlight is on Chicago Street Theatre’s finale of their...

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 with artistic directors Ray Scott Crawford and David Graham .Tune in on Sunday at 7...

This week (6/18 & 6/20) on ART ON THE AIR features artist, activist, educator, documentary film producer and current curator at Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Whitney Bradshaw and choreographer, stage director, event producer, and author, Lyn Knight each sharing their unique arts journey. Our spotlight is on Lubeznik Center for the Arts exhibit Women to the Front: Artworks from the Sara M. and Mich...

This week (6/13 & 6/15) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features herbalist, author, professor, and nutritional consultant, Brigitte Mars, whose shares her passion for natural health for over 60 years through her books, lectures, and classes. Our spotlight is on Lakeside Artists Guilds’ free five-concert series presented at the Cedar Lake Town Grounds this summer with founder Andy Anderson. .Tune...

This week (6/6 & 6/8) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features chief curator and visual arts director of the National Museum of Mexican Art, Cesáreo Moreno, discussing his own art journey and his responsibility overseeing the permanent collection and the numerous exhibits for the museum. Our spotlight is on South Shore Orchestra summer’s symphonic spectacular on June 20th at Valparaiso’s Central...

This week (5/30 & 6/1) on ART ON THE AIR features the renown director of TV, film, and the stage, John Hancock, who is directing the Dunes Art Foundations production of “Misery.” Next Beverly Shores fixture Robert Stanley painter and computer artist, sharing his works of people, the city, and nature in personal and thoughtful adventures. Our spotlight is on Ceramics Go Outside at with Emily Casell...

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...

This week (5/16 & 5/18) on ART ON THE AIR features motion picture sound man turned filmmaker, Jonathan Jackson discussing his documentary, “Living By The Lake” Next photographer Michael Nowotny discusses his new book “Stadiums of America.”Our spotlight is on Indiana-based, contemporary American artist Tom Torluemkewhose unique freewheeling artistry through his 40 year career is captured in his new...

This week (5/9 & 5/11) on ART ON THE AIR features accomplished concert pianist and professor of piano, Jasmin Arakawa, who will be featured at the Michigan City Chamber Festival on May 18th. Next , artist and graphic designer Adam Halon, whose work is inspired by The Region. Our spotlight is on Book, Brushes, and Bands for Education’s Youth Choir Concert and their annual Book Brigade in June. Tune...

This week (5/2 & 5/4) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features intergalactic star-rockin' musician, BethyLoveLight, whose stellar variety of music ranges from angelic down-tempo to hip-hop/reggae/rock and she will exclusively preview her new song release, “Samadhi.”Our spotlight is on Chicago Street Theatre’s annual presentation of TeenFest, featuring their Teen Ensemble members performing three...

This week (4/25 & 4/27) on ART ON THE AIR features actor and award-winning filmmaker from Chicago, Michelle Joy Jardine, who will be appearing as Dusty in the Towle Theater production of “Potus.” Next we have a return visit with Chicago-based mural artist, Ahmad Lee, “Reco the Great” updating us on his new projects and June exhibit at Gallery Guichard. Our spotlight is on Indiana Ballet Theatre’s...

This week (4/18 & 4/20) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features 1994 Highland High School graduate and band alumni, Greg Jamrok, who went onto a prolific 30-year career scoring many television shows including the last four Academy Award ceremonies and several Oscar award winning motion pictures. Our spotlight is on Chesterton Art Center’s outdoor Art After Dark Un-Gala on May 9th plus their May...

This week (4/11 & 4/13) on ART ON THE AIR features the professor behind printmaking at IU South Bend, William Tourtillotte, whose work revolves around themes of plant forms, current news and popular culture. Next co-founder and director of the Syracuse Poster Project, Jim Emmons, that creates an annual series of illustrated poetry posters for public display. Our spotlight is on Family Folklore Fou...

This week (4/4 & 4/6) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features President and CEO for Chicago’s National Museum of Mexican Art, José Ochoa, whose shares his diverse career in the performing arts, dance, music, theatre, visual arts as well as his work in arts administration and education. Our spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony’s Pops Concert, Some Enchanted Evening featuring the music of R...

This week (3/28 & 3/30) on ART ON THE AIR features Aric Geesaman whose search for the perfect knife, learned how to craft beautiful custom-made knives that are both functional and collectable. Next from his new book of poetry, “Loss, Aging, Gratitude, Acceptance,” Ryan Steinbeck shares several of his poems. Our spotlight is on Dunes Arts Foundation previewing their 2025 Summer Theater Season with...

This week (3/21 & 3/23) on ART ON THE AIR features beginning her career as West Virginia Statehouse correspondent for United Press International in 1964, Carolyn R. Boiarsky, later became a television news reporter, author, and professor of English discussing her book “Lead Babies and Poisoned Housing.” Next Louisville contemporary quilt maker and fiber artist, Vickie Wheatley creating quilts...

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 Chroni...

This week (3/7 & 3/9) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the local husband and wife musicians, Marty and Corinne Lucas with selections from their acoustic-oriented, folk band, Return to Normal, plus Marty discusses his work with Optical Music Recognition of public domain music scores, and Corrine’s new appointment as executive director for Northern Indiana Community Foundation. Our spotligh...

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 of Commerce. Our spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony’s “Sounds of Spring” co...

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 the Ordinary Wonders exhibit running February 28th through June 15th at Lubezni...