Connected.

SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks to her musical family with roots in the Elgin area music scene. Melva Rehberg Schultz Swigart and Bob Swigart talk about growing up with music, the scene and artists from "back in the day", and how they are still evolving their artistic practices today in Arizona. They take us from The Village Squire in West Dundee to Ryman Auditorium in Nashv...

SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Chicago-based artist Raúl Ortiz who will be featured in the Gallery at Side Street Studio Arts during the month of May. The two discuss his identification as a "late bloomer" in the art world, his range of influences from his mother to black and white movies, and what the audience can expect to see in PATTERNS, opening Friday, May 7 at 6p...

Today on CONNECTED our guest is Omnia Sol, an artist currently living/working/playing in Chicago. We get down and dirty talking glitch art, smudging, VHS collections, The Fast and The Furious, and of course, Harvey Pekar. Find out more at  www.omniasol.art . But for now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the dulcet tones of Tanner Melvin and Omnia Sol.

Nick has a conversation with actor, writer, vlogger, and YouTube personality, Vickie Eisenstein. They talk about her journey from Chicago to Korea to Chicago to LA, her training at The Second City, and Who’s On First. You can learn more about Vickie on her Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/VickieComedyPage and see her videos at https://www.youtube.com/vickiecomedy

Our special guest on this episode of CONNECTED is Andy Victory. Musician, father, skeptic, and self-proclaimed non-painter, Andy and Tanner chat about life, art, ghosts, mountains, and three-legged tables. Check out  https://linktr.ee/DarlingVictory  to see everything Andy and crew are up to.

Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Rachel Elizabeth Maley the creator of Still Life Meditation, a center for meditation and self-inquiry in downtown Elgin, IL. The two revisit Rachel's time as Artist-in-Residence at Side Street, creative practice and process, and Rachel's work in and exploration of meditation.

Side Street Assistant Director Ivette De Santiago talks with William Lopez and about how he developed his art practice and how it has helped him heal. They have both worked in organizing the Metamorphosis which will be open from April 2nd-May 2nd.

Nick has a conversation with Patrick Harrington, one of the hosts of the podcast, Ghostly. They discuss the show, devout fan followings, what makes good improv, and the importance of libraries.  You can listen to ghostly at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostly/id1437101570 And you can learn more about the show at https://ghostlypodcast.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyPodcast...

Side Street founder and executive director Tanner Melvin talks with Jon Alvarado, drummer and founding member of the Chicago band Beach Bunny. Jon and Tanner discuss life during COVID19, where Beach Bunny came from, and where they're going. Join us, and stay connected.

CONNECTED. presents a special series VOTE LOCAL the art in local politics Episode 10 - Steve Thoren SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

Side Street founder and executive director Tanner Melvin talks with Kevin Krak, Founder and Chief Music Officer at Rochaus music venue in West Dundee. Kevin and Tanner discuss the storied history of the building, how COVID19 has impacted the live music scene, as well as wax poetic about the future of live music as we hope and dream. Fingers crossed.

CONNECTED. presents a special series VOTE LOCAL the art in local politics Episode 9 - Rafael Garcia Jr. SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

CONNECTED. presents a special series VOTE LOCAL the art in local politics Episode 8- Corey Dixon SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

CONNECTED. presents a special series VOTE LOCAL the art in local politics Episode 7 - Richard Johnson SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Dr. Rise' Jones co-founder and Executive Director Hamilton Wings, a non-profit organization that uses the arts as a vehicle for promoting leadership, self-development, and achievement. The two bond over being only children, setting limits, and shared Elgin childhood experiences, and they delve into the work of Hamilton Wings and their wor...

CONNECTED. presents a special series VOTE LOCAL the art in local politics Episode 6 - Carol Rauschenberger SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

CONNECTED. presents a special series VOTE LOCAL the art in local politics Episode 5 - Anthony Ortiz SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

CONNECTED. presents a special series VOTE LOCAL the art in local politics Episode 4 - Jodi Perkins SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

Join us this week as Ivette De Santiago and  Adrian Mesino have a very long conversation about pretty much everything. Adrian is a local Elgin artist and illustrator and talks about his idea of creating an internet alter ego and how he plans on using social media to achieve his goal. Bear with us as we encounter several technical difficulties that only convince us even more that the internet...

CONNECTED. presents a special series VOTE LOCAL the art in local politics Episode 3 - Jerri McCue SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

CONNECTED. presents a special series VOTE LOCAL the art in local politics Episode 2 - Karin Jones SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

CONNECTED. presents a special series VOTE LOCAL the art in local politics Episode 1 - Dustin Good SSSA Founder & Executive Director Erin Rehberg interviews the 2021 Elgin City Council Candidates about their involvement in and support of the local art scene.

Assistant Director Nick Mataragas interviews Foley artist, Ele Matelan. They discuss the history and name origins of Foley work and it’s almost alchemical way of creating sounds, the parallels of horror and comedy, stabbing melons, showmanship, the Chicago theatre scene, and the entertainment shutdown. Apologies to how geeked out Nick gets. Apparently he’s enraptured by the idea of creating thunde...

SSSA Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg talks with Amanda Harris, Assistant to the City Manager for Special Projects and the Arts for the City of Elgin. The two long-time friends and collaborators talk about Amanda's path to Elgin, the start of Side Street, the joys and frustrations of working within a government structure, and staying creative.

SSSA Founder and Executive Director Tanner Melvin chats with Stacey Koloski, Co-Founder and Artist Services at PortFringe - Maine’s Fringe Festival. As producers, they discuss life and theater during the pandemic, as well as what the future may hold for fringe festivals around the world.