Art On The Air

This week (10/7 & 10/9) on ART ON THE AIR we feature the husband wife acoustic duo known as Steve and Mary E – Steve and Mary Elizabeth Champagne sharing some of their original music. Next award-winning local watercolor artist, Pat Herman , discussing her current exhibits inspired by sycamore trees (at The Ellen Firm Gallery and The Depot in Beverly Shores). Our spotlight is on the LaPorte Cou...

This week (9/30 & 10/2) on ART ON THE AIR our entire show features Singer-Songwriter- Composer-Producer, and Grammy Nominated artist for Best Spoken Word Album, Eric Alexandrakis whose has worked with a virtual whose who of music artists. Our spotlight is on the Northwest Indiana Symphony music director, maestro Kirk Muspratt, discussing the first concert featuring West Side Story celebrating...

This week (9/23 & 9/25) on ART ON THE our entire show features Chicago based Bobby Talamine, who shares his over 45 year storied career of photographing some of the world's top rock music acts, while befriending many of them along the way. Our spotlight is on the October / November Exhibit featuring paper maker, printer artist, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr including prints by other regional artists op...

This week (9/16 & 9/18) on ART ON THE we feature longtime region theater director, Bobby Komendera directing his 50thshow for Footlight Players . Next we have artist Derrick Burnett whose uses mixed media to create his expressive compositions. Our spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony’s 17th Annual Hoosier Star happening September 17th. Tune in on Friday at 11am for our hour long conversatio...

This week (9/9 & 9/11) on ART ON THE we feature abstract expressionist artist, Ginny Scott about her current exhibit at Lubeznik Center for Arts and in October at the Village Gallery . Next Chicago-based blues/rock guitarist, Keith Scott, sharing his original music. Our spotlight is on Art Barn’s 6th annual Art Blitz coming September 17 and 18 with Amy Navardauskas. Tune in on Friday at 11am f...

This week (9/2 & 9/4) on ART ON THE AIR our 200th episode this Labor Day Weekend we feature Rob Verdi of the jazz ensemble the Side Street Strutters about their September 8th concert in Munster. Next we explore the storied career of the founder and executive director for the South Shore Dance Alliance , Larry Brewer . Our spotlight is on Lakeshore Community Concerts new 2022-23 concert season...

This week (8/26 & 8/28) on ART ON THE AIR we feature Contemporary Impressionistic artist, Peggy Davis , whose work uses bold colors based flowers , tress, and leaves that will be on exhibit at Valparaiso Country Inn and Suites . Next we have Beth Golding describing her artisan soap products that are actually small works of art. Our spotlight is on representational artist Aaron Melendez discuss...

This week (8/19 & 8/21) on ART ON THE AIR we feature Grammy nominated composer, Catherine Duc , whose music blends of Celtic and world melodies with contemporary electronica rhythms and atmospheric soundscapes. Next we have Pam Wheelock who creates artisan cat and dog toys using all natural materials. Our spotlight is on Chesterton Art Center’s fall class offerings with program director Jillia...

This week (8/12 & 8/14) on ART ON THE AIR we feature New Carlisle’s quaint, artisan shop, Feeny’s Homegoods, with its owner Marcy Kauffman . Next we discuss the Nature in the Arts events offered by the Shirley Heinze Land Trust with Willow Walsh . Our spotlight is on Lubeznik’s Art Festival with Janet Bloch happening Saturday and Sunday August 20 and 21 . Tune in on Friday at 11am for our hour...

This week (8/5 & 8/7) on ART ON THE AIR our we feature life-long Gary artist Corey Hagelberg discussing his upcoming exhibit at the Chesterton Art Centerin August. Next we feature the artist Sanuh Brown-Bowers whose realistic portrait renderings are mixed with pop culture backgrounds. Our spotlight is on The Depot Museum and Gallery ’s next exhibit featuring photographic artist Sue Reyman open...

This week (7/29 & 7/31) on ART ON THE AIR our entire show features the Chicago based abstract artist Pearlie Taylor , whose work has appeared in New York and Paris and will share her life-long art journey. Our spotlight is on the 63rd Annual Chesterton Art Fair that will feature over eighty artists, great food and entertainment on Saturday August 6th and Sunday August 7th at Dogwood Park . Tun...

This week (7/22 & 7/24) on ART ON THE AIR we feature artist and art educator Jessica Corral whose DIY Artist Studio provides art projects for young people. Next we have an encore visit with singer, songwriter, guitarist Michelle Shafer , whose original music touches on subjects of love, spirit, time and life’s purpose. Our spotlight is on the 54th season   of Canterbury Theatre with its c...

This week (7/15 & 7/17) on ART ON THE AIR we feature artist and art instructor Jennifer Aitchison about her personal art journey and teaching at the Chesterton Art Center. Next we revisit Michigan City’s Canterbury Theatre, now in its 54th season, with its long term artistic directors, plus the director, stage manager, and cast of their current production, No Way to Treat a Lady . Our spotligh...

This week (7/8 & 7/10) on ART ON THE AIR we visit with the founders of Taleamor Park , Clifford and Lisa Lee Peterson, a local artist retreat nestled in LaPorte County. Next Region author Joseph S Pete discusses his book, “ Secret Northwest Indiana .” Our spotlight is on Lakeside Artist Guild’s summer concert series in Cedar Lake with Andrew Anderson . Tune in on Friday at 11am for our hour lo...

This week (7/1 & 7/3) on ART ON THE AIR we continue with part two of our interview with musician, composer, recording engineer/producer, music publisher David Kowal , discussing more of his musical journey and sharing more or his music. Our spotlight is with Tim King of LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra discussing their 4th of July Concert at Fox Memorial Park at 7:30. Tune in on Friday at 11a...

This week (6/24 & 6/26) on ART ON THE AIR features gifted mezzo soprano, Ola Rafalo , about her many roles in opera and as part of the Lakeside Artist Guild . Next we feature Flamenco Chicago Dance Studio with its founder Rosetta Magdalen and her career in flamenco dancing. Our spotlight is on the Upsy Daisy Artisan Market happening every Sunday at Chesterton’s Thomas Centennial Park . Tune in...

This week (6/17 & 6/19) on ART ON THE AIR features author Joyce Hicks with illustrator Melissa Washburn and their collaboration creating illustrations for Joyce’s new novel, Unexpected Guests at Blackbird Lodge. Next large format photographic artist Michael Paul Cole discussing his unique artistic creations. Our spotlight is on the Lubeznik Art Center’s 2022 Starry Night Gala on June 25th with...

This week (6/10 & 6/12) on ART ON THE AIR our entire show features musician, composer, recording engineer/producer, music publisher whose stellar client roster includes hundreds of music placements on network and cable TV, David Kowal , whose newly released album, “ A Different Blue ,” includes the new single “ Know Where I’m Going .” Our spotlight is on the Lassens Resort and Museum’s Dewey L...

This week (6/3 & 6/5) on ART ON THE AIR our entire show features the Chicago-based La Tosca-Chicago (Italian Mambo Ensemble) with its founders Andrea Falcone and Stephanie Pielok with a musical repertoire often found in a Parisian or Neapolitan Café Our spotlight is on the Dunes Summer Theatre next production “ God of Carnage ” with artistic director, Steve Scott , plus details about their Jun...

This week (5/27 & 5/29) on ART ON THE AIR features writer and film maker, who organizes public projects that connect communities to their cultural histories, Samuel Love . Next we have Chesterton based pottery studio, Good Earth Pots with its owner Amy Miller Hill. Our spotlight is on Footlight Players production of  “ The Sound of Music ” with its director Debbie Bartholomew opening June...

This week (5/20 & 5/22) on ART ON THE AIR features two dynamic authors, novelists, poets, who also are professors at Indiana University Northwest, William Allegrezza and Garin Cyholl , both sharing their literary journey and recent works. Our spotlight is on Chesterton Art Center’s Programs Director, Jillian Bridgeman sharing about their classes,  Summer Art Camps, and activities of the T...

This week (5/13 & 5/15) on ART ON THE AIR features freelance graphic designer and Valparaiso University Assistant Professor of Communication and Visual Arts, Laura Krepp , discussing her students current graphic design projects for WVLP .  Next we feature multi-talented artist Kevin Firme discussing his art journey and recent work in sculptures. Our spotlight is on the Dunes Summer Theatr...

This week (5/6 & 5/8) on ART ON THE AIR features the Chicago-based Americana quartet, The Empty Pocket s, during their USA tour including The Acorn in Three Oaks on May13th . Next we speak with the hosts of local music scene podcast, Night of the Living Jam , with Nigel David and MK . Our spotlight is on the Depot’s 5 by 5 exhibit and gallery opening on May 13th at 5pm . Tune in on Friday at 1...

This week (4/29 & 5/1) on ART ON THE AIR we speak with the Indiana Arts Commission Deputy Director , Paige Sharp , about programs, grants, and her own art journey. Next we speak with Dave Mika, the new Executive Director for South Shore Arts . Our spotlight is on Alicia Hodges and her 40 by 40 photography exhibit featuring beautiful women over 40. Tune in on Friday at 11am for our hour long co...

This week (4/22 & 4/24) on ART ON THE AIR we interview Andrew Anderson and Ben Wedge , founders of the Lakeside Artists Guild in Cedar Lake. Next author and vintage fashion designer Sandy Young , discusses her novel “ Divine Vintage” set in Michigan City. Our spotlight is with Tim King, Executive Director for the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra's discussing their April 23rd Film Fest concert...