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Art On The Air

Arts & Culture Podcasts

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.

Location:

United States

Description:

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.

Language:

English

Contact:

219 746-6609


Episodes
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This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features music orchestrator and conductor, Greg Jamrok, and spotlight on Chesterton Art Center's outdoor Un-Gala on May 9th

3/26/2025
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 exhibit, Material Truths, featuring Heidi Bailey and Liz Roetzel.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-03-26/art-on-the-air-april-20-2025

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features printmaking professor, William Tourtillotte, Syracuse Poster Project director, Jim Emmons, and spotlight on Family Folklore Foundation’s Meg DeMakas

3/25/2025
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 Foundation’s Meg DeMakas presentation of the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair project on Saturday, April 19th, 1:00-2:00 pm. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-03-25/art-on-the-air-april-13-2025

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This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features President and CEO for Chicago’s National Museum of Mexican Art, José Ochoa, spotlight on LaPorte County Symphony’s Pops Concert

3/19/2025
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 Rodgers and Hammerstein April 12th at LaPorte Civic Auditorium.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-03-19/art-on-the-air-april-6-2025

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features knife craftsman Aric Geeasaman , poet Ryan Steinbeck, and spotlight on Dunes Arts Foundation summer Theater

3/12/2025
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 Steve Scott and Elise Kermani.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-03-12/art-on-the-air-march-30-2025

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features news reporter and author, Carolyn Boiarsky, contemporary quilt maker, Vickie Wheatley, spotlight ion the Center for Creative Solutions 2025 Poetry Showcase.

3/4/2025
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 with bold, abstract designs and rich colors. Our spotlight is on the Center for Creative Solutions 2025 Poetry Showcase. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-03-04/art-on-the-air-march-23-2025

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features singer-songwriter Nikki O’Neill, actor, playwright and producer, Charbria Shine, spotlight on the Brincka Cross Gardens Renovation

2/26/2025
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 Chronicles” appearing one night only March 29th at West Side Theatre Guild.Our spotlight is on the Brincka Cross Gardens Renovation project with Olga Petryszyn.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-02-26/art-on-the-air-march-16-2025

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This week on Art On The Air features musicians Marty and Corinne Lucas along with their many other pursuits, and spotlight on Duns Arts Foundation's presentation of "Two Trains Running"

2/21/2025
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 spotlight is on Dunes Arts Foundation’s special presentation of “Two Trains Running” on March 24th at Holcraft Performing Arts Center.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-02-21/art-on-the-air-march-9-2025

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features 24/7 Production LLC, Jack and Kim Olesker and their storied career in entertainment and non-profits, and spotlight on LaPorte County Symphony's Spring Concert

2/13/2025
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” concert Sunday, March 9th at 3pm at Holdcraft Performing Arts Center.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-02-13/art-on-the-air-march-2-2025

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features Lisa Bennett and artist PeQue, art project, actor Madison Meeron in the Towle Theatre's "The Mad Ones," spotlight on Lubeznik Center for the Arts spiring exhibit

2/12/2025
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 Lubeznik Center for the Arts.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-02-12/art-on-the-air-february-23-2025

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features an indie-folk cellist, vocalist, songwriter, Ellie Barber, Ollella , Next we author Risa August, Spotlight is on Chicago Street Theater

2/4/2025
This week (2/14 & 2/16) on ART ON THE AIR features an indie-folk cellist, vocalist, songwriter, Ellie Barber, Ollella , previewing her new album Antifragile coming in March 2025. Next we feature the author of “The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike,” Risa August, about her journey of rediscovery after her diagnosis. Our Spotlight is on Chicago Street Theater’s farce comedy, “Rules For Living” opening February 14th. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-02-04/art-on-the-air-february-16-2025

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features country music singer/songwriter, Jessica Lynn , Emmy Award winning filmmaker, Carmen Vincent, Spotlight on the Tomfoolery Fun Club

1/21/2025
This week (2/7 & 2/9) on ART ON THE AIR features country music singer/songwriter, Jessica Lynn sharing her new album, “All I Own.” next we feature Emmy Award winning filmmaker, Carmen Vincent plus her new role as executive director for Project Neighbors. Our Spotlight is on the return of the Tomfoolery Fun Club to Michigan City’s Orak Shrine on February 15th for a special Valentines Day show with Tom Byelick and Ms Michele. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-01-21/art-on-the-air-february-9-2025

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features acoustic bluegrass band, Nu-Blu , acrylic artist Gretchen Scott, and Spotlight on the LaPorte Country Symphony’s “Animal Kingdom” concert

1/15/2025
This week (1/31 & 2/2) on ART ON THE AIR features acoustic bluegrass band, Nu-Blu with its founders Daniel and Carolyn Routh discussing their new album, “Where You’ve Been.” Next we have acrylic artist and art educator Gretchen Scott, who work was recently exhibit at Lower Lincoln. Our Spotlight is on the LaPorte Country Symphony’s “Animal Kingdom” concert, with Executive Director, Emily Yiannias. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features Region author and journalist, Mark Taylor, independent film actor, screenwriter, and producer Derek McMahan, spotlight on the Duneland Photography Club

1/7/2025
This week (1/24 & 1/26) on ART ON THE AIR features life-long Region author and journalist, Mark Taylor reflects on his press roots and his new book, “Hospital, Heal Thyself ,” about optimizing health care. Next independent film actor, screenwriter, and producer LaPorte native Derek McMahan, whose work on numerous projects can be seen throughout the Midwest. Our Spotlight is on the Duneland Photography Club’s February 2025 exhibit at the Art Barn. And a Spotlight Extra Chicago Street Theatre presents Love, Loss and What I Wore running Jan 24 through Feb 2nd more info at ChicagoStreet .org Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-01-07/art-on-the-air-january-26-20

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features Grammy award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, founder of the new artist group, The Art Table, Laura Theil, spotlight on the 2025 For The Love of Art Fair

12/18/2024
This week (1/17 & 1/19) on ART ON THE AIR features multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, discussing his new group, American Patchwork Quartet and their debut album of the same title. Next the founder of the new artist group, The Art Table, Laura Theil, also discusses her photography. Our Spotlight is on the 2025 For The Love of Art Fair coming to the South Bend Century Center February 1st and 2nd with its founder Shireen Cline. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-12-18/art-on-the-air-january-19-2025

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This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the Chesterton Art Center with Billy and Polly Pozzo, new education director Cara Schmitt, spotlight on executive director Hannah Hammond-Hagman

12/13/2024
This week (1/10 & 1/12) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features a focus on the Chesterton Art Center first with local artist, sculptor, and single dad Billy Pozzo, and his artist daughter Polly Pozzo discussing their unique art exhibit. Next the new education director Cara Schmitt discuses classes at the art center. Our Spotlight is on the first exhibit at the art center with executive director Hannah Hammond-Hagman plus other events in the new year. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-12-13/art-on-the-air-january-12-2025

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features the Executive director for the Porter County Museum, Kevin Pazour, Pan-O-Ply Magazines' Dan Breen and Cynthia Davis, spotlight on Meg Demakas' new book.

11/29/2024
This week (1/3 & 1/5) on ART ON THE AIR features the Executive director for the Porter County Museum, Kevin Pazour, discussing its mission. Next with have the publishers and editors of the Michiana arts magazine, Pan-O-Ply, Dan Breen and Cynthia Davis discussing their quarterly publication. Our Spotlight is on Family Folklore Foundation’s Meg Demakas discussing her new book, “Millennia of Progress 1933-2023 The Chicago World’s Fair – if Houses Could Talk” now on sale at South Shore Arts gift shop and spotlight extra on Grant Fitch’s one man show of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at 4th Street Theater. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-11-29/art-on-the-air-january-5-2025

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This Christmas week on ART ON THE AIR features two artists in the 2025 For The Love Of Art Fair, on artist Laurie Schirmer Carpenter and glass artist Edd Johannemann, Spotlight on author, Joseph Pete

11/23/2024
This Christmas week (12/20 & 12/22) on ART ON THE AIR features two artists in the 2025 For The Love Of Art Fair, first with oil artist Laurie Schirmer Carpenter whose renderings are of calming and nostalgic places, and next Edd Johannemann whose artwork combines photography, woodworking, and glass. Our Spotlight is on award-winning journalist and author, Joseph S Pete, sharing his newest book, “Lost East Chicago and Indiana Harbor.” Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-11-23/art-on-the-art-december-22-2024

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features the 2025 Honorary Artist at the For the Love of Art Fair, Kei Constantinov, glass artist Jerry Ginther , spotlight is on singer songwriter Patricia Tyson' concert

11/17/2024
This week (12/13 & 12/15) on ART ON THE AIR features the 2025 Honorary Artist at the For the Love of Art Fair, Kei Constantinov who is best known for her neo-medieval realist paintings. Next Jerry Ginther whose work was recently exhibited at the Midwest Museum of American Art. Our spotlight is on singer songwriter Patricia Tyson discussing her December 15th concert at Chicago’s Epiphany Center for the Arts. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-11-17/art-on-the-air-december-15-2024

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features the 2025 Honorary Artist at the For the Love of Art Fair, Kei Constaninov, glass artists Jerry Ginther, spotlight is on singer songwriter Patricia Tyson's concert

11/17/2024
This week (12/13 & 12/15) on ART ON THE AIR features the 2025 Honorary Artist at the For the Love of Art Fair, Kei Constaninov who is best known for her neo-medieval realist paintings. Next Jerry Ginther whose work was recently exhibited at the Midwest Museum of American Art. Our spotlight is on singer songwriter Patricia Tyson discussing her December 15th concert at Chicago’s Epiphany Center for the Arts. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-11-17/art-on-the-air-december-15-2024

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features veteran actor and playwright, Charlotte Booker, Chicago realist oil artist Jessica Smit Mattingly, spotlight on LaPorte County Symphony’s Holiday Pops concert

11/15/2024
This week (12/6 & 12/8) on ART ON THE AIR features veteran stage, film, television actor and playwright, Charlotte Booker, sharing her storied career plus her one-woman musical, “Elsa Lanchester: SHE'S ALIVE!” Next Chicago-based realist oil painter Jessica Smit Mattingly, who uses a surreal rendering of her subjects. Our spotlight is on The LaPorte County Symphony’s 30th Annual Holiday at the Pops concert on December 14th at the La Porte Civic Auditorium with Executive Director Emily Yiannias. Dr. Carolyn Watson will return to the podium for the of the event that has come to signal the arrival of the holiday season. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-11-15/art-on-the-air-december-8-2024

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