Art On The Air

This week (8/16 & 8/18) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features an entertainment power couple, Lorrissa Julianus, a live event performer, actor, published scriptwriter, artist, and C J Julianus, producer/director of live theater and movies sharing their artistic journey together also discussing their indie film, “The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater.” Our Spotlight is on the 4th Annual NWI Superstar singing competition tha...

This week (8/2 & 8/4) on ART ON THE AIR our 300th episode features retro-futuristic, surrealistic, nostalgic, whimsical Artist, Gavin Ottesin, whose work is inspired by fantasy and science fiction. Next Toronto-based artist Sasha Pierce, whose geometric inspired tessellations inform her work. Our Spotlight is on Memorial Opera House’s Penguin Project production of “High School Musical Junior” and other fall events. Tune in on...

This week (7/12 & 7/14) on ART ON THE AIR our entire show features an interview with the Multi-GRAMMY® Award nominee and visionary new age composer, David Arkenstone, discussing his remarkable music journey, plus he will be sharing music from the world premiere of his new album, released July 1st, "Quest For The Runestone." Our Spotlight is on summer events at the Memorial Opera House. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on La...

This week (7/5 & 7/7) on ART ON THE AIR features the founder/CEO of the Beatles tribute band, the Classical Mystery Tour, Jim Owen, that specializes performing with symphony orchestras. Next Indiana Artisan, Ken Rabbers, a nature, architecture and landscape photographer, with over 50 years of experience. Our Spotlight on Canterbury Summer Theatre’s musical review “Starting Here, Starting Now” running July 3rd through the 13th....

This week (6/28 & 6/30) on ART ON THE AIR features watercolor artist primarily depicting extinct bird species, Kristina Knowski, discussing her new framing business in Chesterton. Next we have the first Shirley Heinze Land Trust Artist-In-Residence, Joel Sheesley, and his July exhibit at The Depot Gallery. Our Spotlight is on Dunes Art Summer Theater productions of “Bridges of Madison County” and their Broadway Cabaret. And a...

This week (6/21 & 6/23) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features filmmaker and cofounder of 12 Stars Media, Rocky Walls, who is also the Executive Director of Hoodox, a non-profit streaming service for nonfiction, Indiana-focused movies, and will also discuss his upcoming new film premiering this fall, Dirty Laundry. Our Spotlight is on Chesterton Art Center’s summer camps, classes, and events with executive director Hannah H...

This week (6/14 & 6/16) on ART ON THE AIR features Lassen’s Resort Executive Chef, Erik Hinds, who developed a menu inspired by Potawatomi Heritage. Next we have two Northwest Indiana based artists, Tony Bianco, who is focused on a variety of subjects, and Mixed-media artist and instructor, Anna Beres of Stargirl Crafts. Our Spotlight is on Canterbury Summer Theater’s "Love is a Many Splintered Thing" running June 19...

This week (6/7 & 6/9) on ART ON THE AIR features mystery/adventure novelist, Christopher Greyson, who has written over twenty novels that include his detective, Jack Stratton series. Next we have theater professional (Actor, director, producer, designer, dramaturge), Morgan McCabe, whose latest project is directing Dunes Arts Foundation’s summer production of, “Talley’s Folly” opening June 28th. Our Spotlight is on Canterbury ...

This week (5/31 & 6/2) on ART ON THE AIR features region artist, Lynn Buckmaster, whose charming landscapes are part of the permanent collection at Indiana Dunes National Park. Next we have commercial food photographer, Chris Cassidy, sharing his travel photography in a June exhibit at The Depot. Our Spotlight is on Dunes Art Foundation’s “Blythe Spirit” director Michael Lasswell and “Talley’s Folly” actor Robert Morris. Tune...

This week (5/24 & 5/26) on ART ON THE AIR features folklorist and educator, Susan Eleuterio, who has conducted fieldwork and exhibits with artists and arts organizations across the United States. Next we have glass fusion artist Tom Sourlis, who has pioneered "thin fusing" that allows for the creation of featherweight pieces without the loss of depth or detail. Our Spotlight is on The Lake County Library’s 3rd Annual...

This week (5/17 & 5/19) on ART ON THE AIR features fourth generation furniture maker, Loran Bohall, whose small team of hard working craftspeople design and fabricate pieces that last generations. Next SCUBA Dive Professional, drone and professional photographer Lauren Connelly, shares her love for painting pet portraits. Our Spotlight is on Dunes Arts Foundation 2024 Summer Youth Theater Classes with instructors Danielle Ker...

This week (5/10 & 5/12) on ART ON THE AIR features the chief executive director of The Arts Federation in Lafayette, Tetia Lee, discussing her role and challenges as an arts administrator also serving as IAC Region Arts Partner. Next comedian, landscape photographer, and author, Merry Clark, whose newest book, “Dandelion Roots Run Deep,” co-authored with her mother about their family crusade for organic livestock farming. Our ...

This week on ART ON THE AIR features a singing, songwriting, Illinois-born, Nashville-based claw-hammer banjo player, Abigail Washburn, who blends venerable folk elements with far-flung sounds in her music, and is a 16-time Grammy award winner as a duo with her husband and banjo virtuoso, Béla Fleck. Our Spotlight is on Memorial Opera House’s production of “Beautiful, The Carole King Story” opening April 29th with executive directo...

This week (4/26 & 4/28) on ART ON THE AIR features Béla Fleck, whose four-decade career has boldly gone where no banjo player has gone before with a musical journey that has earned him 18 Grammy awards in nine different fields, including Country, Pop, Jazz, Instrumental, Classical and World Music. His newest project pays homage to George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” plus he will be sharing a preview of his next album coming i...

This week (4/19 & 4/21) on ART ON THE AIR features the new curator for The Depot Museum and Art Galley, Meg Bero, who brings a wealth of experience to Beverly Shores’ exhibit space. Next we have Chicago Tribune Art Critic, Lori Waxman who also serves as a senior lecturer at the Art Institute of Chicago. Our Spotlight is on Chesterton Arts Center’s summer classes and camp plus info about their April 27 Gala. And a Spotlight E...

This week (4/12 & 4/14) on ART ON THE AIR features the new Towle Theater executive director, Emily Nelson, discussing their 2024 season. Next the Almost Fairytales filmmaker Jessica Renslow, discussing her Lifelong Arts grant for Silver Screen Filmmakers, for 65 plus aged students. Our Spotlight is on the LaPorte County Symphony’s April 20th Beatlemania Concert with executive director Emily Yiannias. And a Spotlight Extra, T...