ART ON THE AIR is an hour-long radio show that opens with a short Spotlight Interview about local art events in Northwest Indiana's three county area, then continues with a long-form Feature Interview. Guests include individual artists, photographers, gallery owner/curators, festival sponsors, authors, musicians, the shakers and movers, and cultural features in NW Indiana, Chicago and beyond discussing the art, theater, and the music scene, plus much more. Hosts are Larry A Brechner, long-time musical theater director, photographic artist, and arts organization board member, and Ester Golden, artist and gallery owner of The Nest in Michigan City.
ART ON THE AIR is made possible by the Indiana Arts Commission, South Shore Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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This week on ART ON THE AIR features an artist known as the “Queen of Color,” Denise Petersen sharing her South Shore Arts Atrium exhibit in September. Next a return visit with violinist Nic Orbovich and the 24th Annual Michigan City Chamber Music Festival in August. Our spotlight is on the Lakeshore Community Concerts 2025-26 six-concert season with Carolyn Borchardt. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR features multidisciplinary artist and photographer, Sophie Gamand, Next we have an encore interview with Marla Showfer, who curates artists from remote regions of the globe. Our spotlight is on 43rd Annual Lubeznik Arts Festival running August 16th and 17th -
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features author Robert Wolf discussing his new book, “Coyotes and Stars: Stories from the American Southwest,” and spotlight on Dunes Arts Foundation’s production of “See Loves Me,” with the lead cast members, Kate Turner and Tristen Haberland. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR features two-time Grammy-nominated virtuoso mandolinist, Sierra Hull, powerhouse vocalist Danae Franco bringing her take on classic Afro-Cuban music, spotlight on the 2025 Chesterton Art Fair running August 2nd and 3rd at Dogwood Park . -
This week on ART ON THE AIR features veteran journalist and author Todd S. Purdum, discussing his new book about Desi Arnaz. Next Bronx-born cultural leader Melody Capote, Executive Director of the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute. Our spotlight is on DANCE ON ! Evenings of dance and music in downtown Miller Beach on Lake Street all summer. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR features New York City-based singer-songwriter Robert Scheffler, ceramic artist and owner of Duneland Pottery Studio, David L Arreola, and spotlight on a Michigan City walking tour based on Sandra L Young’s “Divine Vintage” novel series on July 17th. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features GRAMMY® Award winning, internationally recognized artist Falu, and spotlight on Chicago Street Theatre’s finale of their 70th season with their production of “Shakespeare in Love” with director Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR or whole show features a return visit with the Midwest Museum of American Art’s Director and Curator, Brian Byrn, reflecting on his 43-year career. Our spotlight is on Canterbury Summer Theatre’s 57th season with artistic directors Ray Scott Crawford and David Graham. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR features current curator at Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Whitney Bradshaw and choreographer, stage director, event producer, and author, Lyn Knight each sharing their unique arts journey, and spotlight ion Lubeznik Center for the Arts summer exhibit opening June 30. -
This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features herbalist, author, professor, and nutritional consultant, Brigitte Mars, and spotlight on Lakeside Artists Guilds’ free five-concert series presented at the Cedar Lake Town Grounds.
