This week on ART ON THE AIR our entire show features artist, author and glassworks creator, Lynda Pownall-Carlson , spotlight is on Memorial Opera House’s grand reopening production with the Mel Brooks’ musical “Young Frankenstein” opening September 26th

This week on ART ON THE AIR features acclaimed jazz artist from New York City Rick DellaRatta, who founded Jazz for Peace , self-taught, emerging artist Laurie Renee Moore, and spotlight is on the 4th Annual NWI Superstar singing competition.

This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features an entertainment power couple, Lorrissa Julianus and C J Julianus sharing their artistic journey together. Spotlight is on 2nd Annual Beatles, Bowling, Browse, and Buy Pop-up Market.

This week on ART ON THE AIR features Nigerian-born mixed media sculptor, Layo Bright, Amanda Freymann discussing her late husband’s Joel DeGrand’s August exhibit at The Depot, Spotlight is on Chicago Street Theater’s production of “Bleacher Bums.”

This week on ART ON THE AIR our 300th episode features surrealistic, artist, Gavin Ottesin, Toronto-based artist Sasha Pierce, spotlight is on Memorial Opera House’s Penguin Project production of “High School Musical Junior” and other fall events.

This week on ART ON THE AIR features artist, Blake Gore, who creates minimalist canvases , textile artist Shani Solomon, who creates one-of-a-kind wearable fiber art, spotlight on the 65th Annual Chesterton Art Fair August 3rd and 4th at Dogwood Park .

This week on ART ON THE AIR features award-winning artist, Anthony R Brass, the Poet Laureate of LaPorte County, Valerie Wallace, Spotlight on Canterbury Summer Theatre’s concert County Is and "Murder at the Howard Johnsons."

This week on ART ON THE AIR our entire show features an interview with the Multi-GRAMMY® Award nominee and visionary new age composer, David Arkenstone, and 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.…

This week on ART ON THE AIR features the founder/CEO of the Beatles tribute band, the Classical Mystery Tour, Jim Owen, Indiana Artisan, Ken Rabbers, a nature, architecture and landscape photographer, Spotlight on Canterbury Summer Theatre’s musical review “Starting Here, Starting Now.”

This week on ART ON THE AIR features watercolor artist primarily depicting extinct bird species, Kristina Knowski, Shirley Heinze Land Trust Artist-In-Residence, Joel Sheesley, spotlight is on Dunes Art Summer Theater productions of “ Bridges of Madison County ” and their Broadway Cabaret.

This week 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, discussing his upcoming new film premiering this fall, Dirty Laundry. Spotlight is on Chesterton Art Center ’s summer camps, classes, and events with executive director Hannah Hammond-Hagman.…

This week on ART ON THE AIR features Lassen’s Resort Executive Chef, Erik Hinds, two Northwest Indiana based artists, Tony Bianco, and Mixed-media artist and instructor, Anna Beres of Stargirl Crafts, and spotlight is on Canterbury Summer Theater’s "Love is a Many Splintered Thing" running June 19th through 29th .…

This week on ART ON THE AIR features folklorist and educator, Susan Eleuterio, glass fusion artist Tom Sourlis, and spotlight is on The Lake County Library’s 3rd Annual Creative Arts Summit on June 1st 12-4pm.

This week on ART ON THE AIR features fourth generation furniture maker, Loran Bohall, SCUBA Dive Professional, drone photographer Lauren Connelly, spotlight on Dunes Arts Foundation 2024 Summer Youth Theater Classes and artist Dorothy Graden's new Chicago exhibit.

This week on ART ON THE AIR features the chief executive director of The Arts Federation, Tetia Lee, author, Merry Clark's newest book, “Dandelion Roots Run Deep,” and spotlight on Books, Brushes, and Bands’ Youth Choir Concert.

This week on ART ON THE AIR features a singing, songwriting, claw-hammer banjo player, Abigail Washburn, who 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”.

This week on ART ON THE AIR features the new curator for The Depot Museum and Art Galley, Meg Bero, next Chicago Tribune Art Critic, Lori Waxman, spotlight is on Chesterton Arts Center ’s summer classes and their April 27 Gala, and a Spotlight Extra - Listen to Your Mother .

This week on ART ON THE AIR features Books, Brushes, and Bands for Education founder Michelle Golden with Communications and Development Manager, Ian Brundige , next South Shore Arts Neighbors exhibit artist Ashley January, and Spotlight on the Family Folklore’s play about the 1933 Homes of Tomorrow coming to the Dunes with Meg Demakas.…

This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features award-winning first-person interpreter of Thomas Jefferson, Clay Jenkinson, appearing as an expert commentator on numerous Ken Burns documentaries. Our Spotlight is on the Memorial Opera House April 6th presentation of the Echos of Pompeii.

This week on ART ON THE AIR features an all poetry show with Gary native and Indiana’s new poet laureate, Curtis Crisler, and with 79 year old poet, Frances Jones, plus spotlight is on the Center for Creative Solutions 8th Annual Juried Poetry Showcase.

The public is invited to attend a hearing to address concerns about a proposal to nearly double water rates, the Portage Council is one step closer to deciding what projects will receive ARPA funding and there's a new dual-admissions partnership to with PNW and Ivy Tech Community College.By Dee Dotson

Monday, April 3, 2022 is the last day to register for the primary election, Hoosiers over the age of 50 are now eligible for a second COVID booster shot and oh what bundles of joy are arriving just in time for spring at Humane Indiana!By Dee Dotson

The $168 million Indiana Homeowners Assistance Fund is new accepting applications for homeowners struggling to stay current on their mortgage, public schools will soon be able to hire professionals without teaching experience under a new law and Dr. Pierre Atlas has an update on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.…

There’s a new contract agreement between NIPSCO and the United Steelworkers union, Governor Eric Holcomb signed a new bill to address consent in Indiana’s rape law and Franciscan Health is linking up with its school partners to reduce the shortage of nursing professionals.By Dee Dotson

Governor Eric Holcomb offers a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Indiana’s public health emergency is officially over and the Daughters of the American Revolution, based in Valparaiso are hosting a the “Indiana Vietnam Veteran’s Gift” event at the Valparaiso Public Library.By Dee Dotson

There’s a regional partisan debate regarding the Russian invasion into Ukraine, a Senate committee effectively gutted the ‘Constitutional Carry’ bill keeping the permit requirement in place, and NIPSCO president Michael Hooper shares information about energy assistance programs available to help struggling families.…

Steel maker Cleveland-Cliffs is set to pay $3 million in settlement for spill on Lake Michigan, Family and Social Services Administration has a plan it says would make it easier for Hoosiers to age at home and Paper is a new digital tutoring platform available to help give every student help whenever or wherever they need it.…

Former Congressman Pete Visclosky has officially taken the helm as chairman of the Gary-Chicago International Airport Authority, caring for COVID patients has taken a huge emotional toll on doctors and rising food prices are causing everyone to rethink their next visit to the grocery store.By Dee Dotson

Construction will begin soon on the South Shore Line West Lake Corridor and Double Track projects, the 2022 Indiana legislative session is at the halfway point and Micah Pollak, Ph.D. shares the latest COVID-19 data affecting northwest Indiana.By Dee Dotson

The Indiana Fraternal Order of Police are seeking an apology from a Town of Merrillville councilman, two northwest Indiana lawmakers voted in support of a bill that would protect young human trafficking victims, and there's a big event coming up to help get kids immunized to protect them from serious illnesses.…

The Indiana Red Cross is desperately seeking blood donors after declaring a blood crisis, the Indiana House voted to effectively block private companies from enforcing COVID-19 mandates and Grace Beyond Borders, NWI, Inc., is an organization with a mission to provide spiritual and physical needs of those impacted by homelessness and drug addiction.…

On this edition of the podcast you'll hear the latest on the retirement of longtime Northwest Indiana lawmaker Frank Mrvan, Governor Eric Holcomb laid out his agenda during his annual State of the State address and Chris Nolte has a conversation with Charlie Misovye of Meals on Wheels about the need for volunteers. All of that, and more, on this ed…

Warming centers have opened in Lake and Porter counties, the 2022 Indiana General Assembly session convened earlier this week, and Valparaiso Police Chief Jeff Balon is a Republican Party candidate for Porter County Sheriff.By Dee Dotson

On this edition of the podcast, you'll hear the latest on voting precinct consolidations in Lake County, the newest COVID-19 data in Indiana and "The Great Resignation" shows no signs of slowing down.

On this edition of the podcast, you'll hear the latest on rental and mortgage assistance in Lake County, the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases causes concern for nursing home advocates and the Big Shoulders Fund is doing big things in Northwest Indiana.

On this edition of the podcast you’ll hear the latest from the City of Gary, Indiana will be issuing additional tax refunds in 2022, Professor Anton Lewis unpacks microagressions and more.

On this edition of the podcast you’ll hear the latest on two City of Gary officials testing positive for COVID-19, Jeanie Lindsey reports on school districts across the state working to increase teacher pay before the state's deadline and Chris Nolte has a conversation with CareSource Indiana president Steve Smitherman about the healthcare open enr…

On this edition of the podcast you’ll hear the latest on a request for submissions to redraw the new Lake County district boundaries, Brandon Smith reports Governor Eric Holcomb is opposed to proposed legislation that would effectively stop private businesses from imposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates and Chris Nolte has a conversation with Indiana Un…

On this edition of the podcast you’ll hear the latest on a new contract with the Portage Township Schools set to give teachers a boost in pay, Brandon Smith reports Indiana lawmakers may come back into session ahead of schedule and Chris Nolte has a conversation with Valparaiso University business economics professor Elizabeth Gingerich about the i…

On this edition of the podcast you’ll hear the latest on the Valparaiso Police Department hiring the department's first police social worker to assist with calls involving mental health and substance abuse, Rebecca Thiele reports Indiana is considering lowering its threshold for when public health agencies address elevated blood lead levels in chil…