Art On The Air

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.

Episodes

This Week on ART ON THE AIR features artist Matthew Kowalski, author and photographer Michelle Steiner, and spotlight is on Chicago Street Theatre’s production of The Half-Life of Marie Currie

January 7, 2026 • 58 mins

This Week (1/30 & 2/1) on ART ON THE AIR features multi-media artist using his own Radical Relief style, Matthew Kowalski, who is also a musician, motivational speaker, and certified addiction counselor. Next author and photographer Michelle Steiner, working as a para-educator in a school with students with disabilities.Our spotlight is on Chicago Street Theatre’s production of The “Half-Life of Marie Currie” running February 1...

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This Week on ART ON THE AIR features actor in “Christmas in Chicago,” Julian Griffith, GRAMMY-nominated violinist Anna Marie Williams, spotlight on the LaPorte County Symphony’s February concert

December 31, 2025 • 58 mins

This Week on ART ON THE AIR features the lead actor in the film “Christmas in Chicago,” Julian Griffith, also discussing his sports training academy Juiced Up Athletics. Next GRAMMY®-nominated violinist Anna Marie Williams, a founding member of the critically acclaimed Neave Trio, discussing her career and the release of their album, La Mer – French Works for Piano Trio.Our spotlight is on the LaPorte County Symphony’s February 7th...

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This Week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the 2026 For The Love Of Art Fair first with photographer Jim Kalka, musician Jake Michael and spotlight on Art Fair, founder, Shireen Cline

December 25, 2025 • 58 mins

This Week (1/16 & 1/18) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the 2026 For The Love Of Art Fair first with multi-subject photographer Jim Kalka, next Progressive Americana musician Jake Michael who will both featured this year.ThenOur Spotlight is on the For The Love Of Art Fair, CEO and founder, Shireen Cline, discussing the exhibitors and musicians at the South Bend’s Century Center on Feb 7th and 8th .Tune in on Sunday at 7p...

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This Week on ART ON THE AIR features Theatre On Skates Academy founder, Michael Orr, next singer/songwriter Robert Deeble, Spotlight on Center for Creative Solutions 17th World Creativity Week

December 17, 2025 • 58 mins

This Week (1/9 & 1/11) on ART ON THE AIR features Michigan City’s Theatre On Skates Academy founder, Michael Orr, also discussing his professional figure skating career. Next singer/songwriter Robert Deeble sharing his seventh album, “The Space Between Us” to be released of his February 2026.Our Spotlight is on the Center for Creative Solutions 17th World Creativity Week, April 15th through the 21st including the 10th annual Poetry...

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This New Year’s Week on ART ON THE AIR features the CEO of TJ21 the video and marketing production company , T J Jorgensen, oil artist Bekki Canine, and spotlight on the Tomfoolery Fun Club

December 10, 2025 • 58 mins

This New Year’s Week (1/2 & 1/4) on ART ON THE AIR features the owner and CEO of the South Bend’s full service video production and marketing production company, T J Jorgensen, whose gift for connecting with people, capturing emotion, and for telling the stories that matter. Next oil artist Bekki Canine whose whimsical creations develop their own stories often with clothed animals as her subjects.Our Spotlight is on the return of t...

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This Christmas Week on ART ON THE AIR features Indiana ceramic artist, Dick Lehman, follow up interview with photographer Tom Doody, and Spotlight on Joseph Pete’s new book, Lost Treasures of Indiana

December 3, 2025 • 58 mins

This Christmas Week (12/26 & 12/28) on ART ON THE AIR features Indiana ceramic artist, Dick Lehman, who will be featured as the 2026 For The Love of Art Fair Honored Artist, and a follow up interview with photographer Tom Doody, about his recent time in war-torn Ukraine.Our Spotlight is on Joseph Pete’s newest book, “Lost Treasures of Indiana.”Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation ...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features artist, Mark Zanowski, novelist M B Henry, spotlight on filmmaker Nigel David

November 25, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (12/19 & 12/21) on ART ON THE AIR features self-taught Milwaukee-based acrylic artist, Mark Zanowski whose work explores subjects both in Black and White and in very bold colors and will be in the appearing in the 2026 For The Love of Art Air in South Bend. Next lifelong student of military history, Valparaiso novelist M B Henry who blends historical people and events with her fictional character storiesdiscusses two of h...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features American botanical photographer, Laurie Tennent, young adult novelist, Annie Sullivan, and Spotlight on Falu's Surrender concert series

November 19, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (12/12 & 12/14) on ART ON THE AIR features American photographer, Laurie Tennent, known for her distinctive, dramatic botanical images. Next the author of the young adult novels Annie Sullivan, whose novels, Touch of Gold, Curse of Gold and Tiger Queen mix fantasy and adventure.Our Spotlight is on GRAMMY® Award winner , Falu discussing her national touring schedule of her concert Surrender plus appearing with American...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features Reel Sound Recording Studio founder, Paul Waters, pastel artist Umalla June, Spotlight is on the Michigan City Messiah’s 61st Year

November 18, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (12/5 & 12/7) on ART ON THE AIR features Reel Sound Recording Studio founder, Paul Waters, who operates Northwest Indiana’s only fully analog 24-track tape recording studio. Next we have pastel artist Umalla June, who focuses on the balance and interplay between human form and surreal landscapes.Our Spotlight is on the Michigan City Messiah’s 61st Year, with conductor Phillip Bauman presented December 13th and 14th at...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features Chicago-based photographer, Tom Doody, and his recent trip to Ukraine, and our spotlight on the LaPorte County Symphony's Holiday pops concert

November 12, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (11/28 & 11/30) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the storied career of Chicago-based photographer, storyteller, and former public relations executive, Tom Doody, whose work spans three decades across media, hospitality, and the arts including his recent soirée into war-torn Ukraine.Our Spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra’s - Holiday at the Pops concert on December 13, 2025 at the LaPorte Civic Audit...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features author David Hoppe, Harshini Ratnayaka of Save the Dunes, spotlight on Chicago Street Theatre’s production of A Charlie Brown Christmas in November and December

November 11, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (11/21 & 11/23) on ART ON THE AIR features a return visit with author David Hoppe sharing his new book of Haiku, “Snapshot Lightning.” Next Save the Dunes Manager of Government Affairs and Policy Harshini Ratnayaka discussing the on going challenges facing the dunes. Our spotlight is on Chicago Street Theatre’s production of A Charlie Brown Christmas running November 28 – December 21. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features President of the Northwest Indiana Forum, Heather Ennis and PSP strategic planner, Phillip Barash, photographer Joey Lax-Salinas , spotlight Chesterton Art Center

November 5, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (11/14 & 11/16) on ART ON THE AIR features President and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Forum, Heather Ennis and Public Sphere Projects’ strategic planner, Phillip Barash, discussing IGNITE the Region Arts and Culture survey, next photographer Joey Lax-Salinas discusses his new illustrated book “Sweet Dreams Northwest Indiana.”Our spotlight is on the expansion of facilities and class offerings at Chesterton Art Center along...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features author Michael Schreiber, discussing his new book, Don Bachardy: An Artist’s Life and spotlight on Grant Fitch's one-man rendition of A Christmas Carol

October 15, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (11/7 & 11/9) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features 2017 Stonewall Honor Book honoree and Lambda Literary Award Finalist, author Michael Schreiber whose first book, One-Man Show: The Life and Art of Bernard Perlin, that is being adapted into a film, discussing his new book, “Don Bachardy: An Artist’s Life;” about his Hollywood life as an acclaimed portrait artist.Our spotlight is on Grant Fitch about his one-man rendi...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features museum gift shop manager Michelle Enfield, actor Matthew Williams, and spotlight on the 2025 Interwoven Expressions market

October 8, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (10/31 & 11/2) on ART ON THE AIR features guest relations and gift shop manager with Elkhart’s Midwest Museum of American Art Michelle Enfield. Next actor Matthew Williams appearing as Seymour in the Towle Theatre production of “A Little Shop of Horrors” running October 24th through November 1st.Our spotlight is on the 2025 Interwoven Expressions market at Sand Ridge Country Club on November 8th with its chair, Lu Terock....

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This Week on ART ON THE AIR features inventor, entrepreneur, writer, actor, singer/songwriter, athlete, and more, Kenn Hundley, Our spotlight is on The La Porte County Symphony’s November 8th Concert

September 23, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (10/24 & 10/26) on ART ON THE AIR features inventor, entrepreneur, writer, actor, singer/songwriter, athlete, and more, Kenn Hundley, whose will share the span of his storied life now documented in his yet unpublished book, “Chasing Phins.”Our spotlight is on The La Porte County Symphony’s 53rd concert season, titled America the Beautiful, with it first concert Dream of America on November 8th with executive director Emil...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features designer, illustrator, children's book author Ariana Koultourides, vibraphonist and percussionist, Di’Kobie Berry, spotlight on Carol Estes’ new book

September 10, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (10/17 & 10/19) on ART ON THE AIR features designer, product developer, illustrator, Ariana Koultourides, sharing own her line of original children’s books. Next jazz and R&B vibraphonist, percussionist, and music educator, Di’Kobie Berry sharing his more than 25 years of concert experiences. Our spotlight is on Carol Estes’ new book “Dear Children, Reminisces and Gleanings of a Father,” a deeply personal collection of he...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR we celebrate our 7th anniversary and our 8th season featuring singer Lauren Jelencovich, electronic music producer Jae Robinson, spotlight on Lubeznik's November exhibit

September 10, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (10/10 & 10/12) on ART ON THE AIR we celebrate our 7th anniversary and the start of our 8th season featuring actress, vocalist Lauren Jelencovich discussing her tour with Yanni and appearing with Lakeshore Concerts October 4th, next Chicago-based electronic music producer, songwriter and dj, Jae Robinson known as folie.Our spotlight is on Lubeznik Center for the Arts next exhibit, “Lit” opening November 7th with curator W...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features jazz guitarist, Bill Boris, jazz saxophonist, flutist Tim McNamara, Spotlight on fall events at Miller Beach Arts and Creative District

September 3, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (10/3 & 10/5) on ART ON THE AIR features jazz guitarist and educator, Bill Boris who is associate chair of the Music Department at Columbia College in Chicago and jazz Saxophonist, flutist and music educator at Oakton College, Tim McNamara, who both have performed with a Who’s Who of music greats.Our spotlight is on the fall events at Miller Beach Arts and Creative District including their Halloween Bash with executiv...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features region bassist, Bruce Evans, Father Steven Caraher and George Jurincie about their musical The Bluff, spotlight is on Chicago Street Theatre’s October productions

August 28, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (9/26 & 9/28) on ART ON THE AIR features region bassist with the Billy Foster Trio, Bruce Evans, whose credits include Tom Milo’s Big Band, Gary Civic Symphony, and Valparaiso University Faculty Jazz Trio among others. Next Father Steven Caraher and George Jurincie discuss their new original musical “The Bluff” at Footlight Players in September.Our spotlight is on Chicago Street Theatre’s Halloween-themed productions ...

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This week on ART ON THE AIR features the musical journey of Billy Foster along with his wife and music collaborator Renee Miles Foster, and spotlight on the Chesterton Art Center’s September exhibit

August 26, 2025 • 58 mins

This week (9/19 & 9/21) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the remarkable life and musical journey of the one and only Billy Foster, sharing antidotes from his storied career along with his wife and music collaborator Renee Miles Foster and childhood friend Buster Meux plus information about his Saturday September 20th concert at IUN.Our spotlight is on the Chesterton Art Center’s September exhibit Impresiones: Prints by Ram...

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