Spotlight on the arts

For our May 2 episode we sit down with Gloria Tham-Haines with the Piano Artist Series to talk about their upcoming concert with 16-year-old cellist Joshua Kovac and pianist Chi-Long Hu. I then sit down with Dr. Susan Adams-Johnson to learn more about the Levitt AMP Clint Music Series kicking off this month. Next we're joined by Amanda Bleakley, Emily Ahearn, and LaQuincey Reed with the Paseo...

For our April 25 episode I sit down with Dr. Susan Adams-Johnson, Megan Barth Argo, and Erika Vasquez to discuss the production Portugal Calls, a collaboration with Scissortail Productions and Classen SAS. Then I sit down with Mark Taylor to learn more about the OKC Philharmonic Show House 2024 Opening May 4. Next I sit down with Logan Fish and Laurie Purcell with St. Luke's Methodist Church t...

For our April 18 episode we sit down with Scott Guthrie, director of OCU's production of the rock opera 'Rent' happening April 19-21. Then we sit down with Dr. Mark Belcik and Phyllis Smith with the Oklahoma City Symphonic Band to learn about their joint concert with the Deer Creek Symphonic Band and guest composer, Brian Balmages. Next we sit down with Royce McLarry with Chamber Music...

For our April 11 episode I sit down with Dylan Madoux with the Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra to talk about their all-Mozart program featuring soloists John L. Edwards and Francis Liu. Next we sit down with Dr. Zachary Daniels with the Oklahoma Community Orchestra and discuss their Young Artist Competition Showcase Concert happening at OC April 16. Then we sit down with Dr. Brian Lamb and Tina Kambour...

For our April 4 episode we sit down with Dr. Tess Remy-Schumacher and Grammy award-winning composer, producer, and arranger Kitt Wakeley to talk about the UCO Chamber Orchestra concert on April 9th. Next we sit down with Lemuel Bardeguez and Lynne Waggoner-Patton to chat about The Silhouettes: Love Story, coming to OCCC's VPAC Theatre April 18th. Then we sit down with Dr. Sallie Pollack with t...

For our March 28 episode we sit down with Leslie A. Spears, Director of Marketing and Public Relations with the Myriad Botanical Gardens. They will be hosting the Tulip Festival at the Gardens on March 30th and 31st from 10am until 5pm.

For our March 21 episode we sit down with Michael Baron, Martin Sorrow, Logan Corley, and Taloria Merricks with the Lyric Theatre to discuss the Oklahoma premiere of Martin's deeply personal musical titled "The King of Pangaea." Then we sit down with pianist Dr. Ryan Fogg who is coming to the University of Central Oklahoma on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30pm in Radke Fine Arts Theatre.

For our March 14 episode we sit down with Puffer Jones with the Kemp Concert Series to talk about The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters that will be coming to Oklahoma City this weekend. Then we sit down with Lemuel Bardeguez and Raul Midon to discuss Raul's career and his upcoming performances at OCCC's Little Theater on March 28 and 29.

For our March 7 episode we sit down with Dr. Greg White with UCO's Broadway Tonight to discuss their collaboration with The Jewish Theatre of Oklahoma in a production of Milk & Honey. Next we sit down with Dr. Julie Yu with Canterbury Voices to talk about their upcoming concert titled "For All The Saints (Especially Patrick)." Then we sit down with Dr. Karl Nelson with the UCO Ch...

For our February 29 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO School of Music to discuss the UCO Opera in conjunction with the Department of Dance and their performance of Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice. Next we sit down with Dylan Madoux with the Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra to talk about their concert featuring Frederick the Great's Musical Court. Then we sit down with Marcus Leona...

For our February 22 episode we sit down with Eric Grigg and Mary Wierick with the UCO School of Music to discuss their upcoming FACS Recital on Sunday, March 3 at the Jazz Lab. Next, we sit down with Dr. Zachary Daniels with the Oklahoma Community Orchestra to talk about their Children and Youth Concert happening this weekend. Then we sit down with Lemuel Bardeguez and Joshua Henry to talk about t...

For our February 15th episode with sit down with Natasha Naik, Executive Director with Cimarron Opera, to discuss their 2024 season announcement and the importance of opera in 2024. Next, we sit down with Steve Hawkins and Dusty Miller with the Oklahoma History Center Museum to talk about an upcoming history Kilgen Theatre organ performance happening at the History Center. Then we sit down with Ph...

For our February 8 episode we sit down with Lemuel Bardeguez and Gabby Brechner to discuss the production titled The Immortal Jellyfish Girl coming to OCCC's Bruce Owen Theatre. Next, we sit down with Dr. Sergio Monteiro to discuss his continued cycle of Brahms at 190 with his next solo piano recital happening this Sunday. Finally we sit down with Clint Rohr, Director of the Jazz Lab and membe...

For our February 1 episode we sit down with Dr. Natalie Syring to discuss her upcoming FACS recital with the UCO School of Music. We then sit down with Chris Wiser of the Sugar Free All Stars to talk about their collaboration with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic this Sunday. Next, we sit down with Amanda Bleakley and George Oswalt with the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center to discuss the upcoming Fi...

For our January 25 episode we sit down with Dr. Danielle Herrington, Academic Coordinator with the Brisch Center for Historical Performance, to discuss their concert titled An Afternoon In Versailles this Sunday, January 28 at 4:15pm in Radke Fine Arts Theatre on the campus of UCO in Edmond. The concert will feature their first even French Baroque Opera from M. A. Charpentier.

For our January 18 episode we sit down with Dylan Madoux with the Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra to talk about two performances happening this weekend in Norman. Next we talk with Dr. Sergio Montiero with the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University and discuss his upcoming recital in his ongoing concert series of Brahms at 190. Finally we sit down with Dr. Tess-Remy Schumacher and Dr...

For our January 11 episode we sit down with Lemuel Bardeguez and Dr. Ron Raines with OCCC Cultural Programming Board to discuss the upcoming production of Jerry Herman: The Broadway Legacy Concert. Then we sit down with Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate, music director of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, to talk about their upcoming concert with Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta and pianist George Li.

For our January 4 episode we sit down with Amanda Bleakley and Connor Albrightson with the Paseo Arts Association to talk about the First Friday Gallery walk happening tomorrow as well as 3 new exhibits coming to the Arts and Creativity Center. Then we sit down with Marcus Leonard with Joy Reed Belt Arts at the Elms to discuss their new exhibition opening this Friday featuring the work of Harold H...

For our December 28 episode we look back at the year that was 2023. We highlight some of our favorite moments from the guests we've had this year. We'll be featuring interviews from this past year with Kyle Dillingham, Dr. Julie Yu, and Alexander Mickelthwate.

For our December 21 episode we sit down with Logan Fish and Kelsey Paul with the Poteet Theatre of St. Luke's to discuss some of their achievements in 2023 and what they're looking forward to sharing in 2024. Then we sit down with Mayor Darrell Davis of Edmond to discuss the importance the arts have been in the continued growth of the City of Edmond.

For our December 14 episode we sit down with Michael Baron, Director of The Lyric Theatre's A Christmas Carol, returning to the Plaza Theatre for the first time since 2019. We then sit down with Warren "Puffer" Jones, music director with the Tactus Chamber Orchestra and Vocal Ensemble, to discuss their upcoming holiday program titled Bring Forth A Savior: A Musical Journey From Adven...

For our December 7 episode we sit down with Professor Tony Gonzalez from OCU to discuss their upcoming annual Vespers Concert. We then sit down with Dr. Greg White from the Department of Musical Theatre at the UCO School of Music to discuss their upcoming production of A Charlie Brown Christmas. We'll then sit down with Kaleb Bedna and Jessica Dietrich with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony to tal...

For our November 30th episode we sit down with Dr. Zachary Daniels with the Oklahoma Community Orchestra to discuss their collaboration with the Central Oklahoma Ballet in their production of The Nutcracker. Then we sit down with Dr. Julie Yu and Alie Kline with Canterbury Voices to talk about their upcoming production of Handel's Messiah. Next we sit down with Amanda Bleakley and Terry Clark...

For our November 16 episode we sit down with Dr. Hong Zhu and Dr. Danielle Herrington from UCO School of Music and cello soloist Darius Kalantari about the UCO Chamber Orchestra Concert. Then we sit down with Lemuel Bardeguez with Visual and Performing Arts Center at OCCC and Gaby Albo and Samuel Garnica with On Your Feet coming to OCCC. Next we sit down with Dr. Greg White, director of Musical Th...

For our November 9 episode we sit down with Shawn Churchman, director of Born With Teeth presented by Oklahoma Shakespeare November 9 - 19. Then we sit down with Lemuel Bardeguez and Isaac Byrne to takl about The Other Mozart, the story of Mozart's genius sister, coming to OCCC. Next we sit down with Dr. Zachary Daniels and Dr. Tess Remy-Schumacher to discuss the Oklahoma Community Orchestra&#...