Spectrum West With Al Ross

Contributor Dean Kallenbach talks with the winner of the Women’s World Horseshoe Pitching Championship which just took place in Monroe, La., Sarah Chaffee, a 15-year-old from Chippewa Falls.

Al Ross walks us through an exhibit of pieces by Patricia Mayhew-Hamm at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls with the artist herself. The pieces span her 60-year career.

Al Ross welcomes musician Emily Watkins to talk about her various groups, videos and career.

Al Ross welcomes Pablo Center at the Confluence Executive Director Jason Jon Anderson to discuss the arts venue’s upcoming 5 th season.

Al Ross hosts a special episode of “Spectrum West” honoring the life of Chippewa Valley native Judy Henske, a worldwide renowned folk, blues and jazz singer, who passed away on April 27. Ross also interviews musician Don McClean, whose classic hit American Pie was recorded on May 26, 1971, in New York City.

Al Ross talks to Lucas Chase, executive director of The Mabel Tainter theater in Menomonie, about their second annual Mabel’s Community Celebration. The event takes place on May 21, with refreshments and performances, including Chris Kroeze and his band.

Al Ross welcomes Eau Claire native Joe Peterangelo, senior researcher at The Wisconsin Policy Forum, to talk about the state of Wisconsin's arts and culture sectors now recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Al Ross welcomes Becca Coleman of the Eau Claire Economic Development Corporation, organizer of Take the Mic! Cover Song Competition, one of the events at River Prairie Fest on May 6 at River Prairie Park in Altoona.